downunder Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 ^I think it was a joint venture, first time doctors and chiropractors have worked together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 This is a terrible shot, what with the building taking up half the frame and all, but it's the best this terrible coaster deserves. Are you kidding? The togo standup was by far my favorite coaster in the park, extreme ejector airtime and very smooth. Â And ill agree with you about CW's coaster collection. Other than Behemoth, Skyliner, and the powered mine coaster the rest of them all suck. I mean for god sakes they have a SLC and Volare RIGHT NEXT TO EACHOTHER, awful. And a boomerang, ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natatomic Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 ^Maybe you rode the SLC and/or Time Warp right before the Togo, so 1) your brain wasn't working properly what with all the rattling around it just endured and 2) falling down a cliff side and smashing your head into boulders all the way down would seem smooth after those two coasters, so of course the you didn't think the Togo was rough! Â Really though, I think the amount of headbanging you get on certain coasters is greatly dependent on how tall you are. My temples line up perfectly with the sides of the OTSRs on Togos, so when my head hits, it hits in the most painful place possible. Plus, my head was slammed back into the top edge of the seat (the part that the head rest - which my head hardly even touched - juts out of) hard enough for me to see stars. If I were just an inch taller, maybe I wouldn't be so hard on those poor, misunderstood Togos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Shockwave at Kings Dominion was down during our visit, so sadly I missed out on the only Togo for the East Coast trip. After all the crap woodies though, it probably was best that I didn't have to endure that 60 seconds of Togo torture. Â Great TR by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Really though, I think the amount of headbanging you get on certain coasters is greatly dependent on how tall you are. My temples line up perfectly with the sides of the OTSRs on Togos, so when my head hits, it hits in the most painful place possible. Plus, my head was slammed back into the top edge of the seat (the part that the head rest - which my head hardly even touched - juts out of) hard enough for me to see stars. If I were just an inch taller, maybe I wouldn't be so hard on those poor, misunderstood Togos. Â That definetly makes sense. I'm tall enough, that on Togo's it's my shoulders that take most of the impact. I get some pretty good jolts, but it doesn't bother me too much as my shoulders can take more punishment then my head. Â Probably the reason why SLCs and boomerangs don't phase me much either. In fact I've always thought CW's boomerang and SLC were two of the better one's. I've never quite gotten how everyone considers them two of the worst. Â It's quite possible though that they've bashed me so good that I've forgotten how bad they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natatomic Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Edit: YOUR MOM'S A LOOSE TIC TAC! (that was so bad you have to laugh at it!) Â I'm ashamed to admit that that CRACKED. ME. UP. Man, my refined sense of humor took a very uncivilized turn on this trip. Â I see the top spin gave Max a bath! We needed more of those on the East Coast trip! Â Shoot, there isn't enough water in the world... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
televisedconfession Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I'm tall enough, that on Togo's it's my shoulders that take most of the impact. I get some pretty good jolts, but it doesn't bother me too much as my shoulders can take more punishment then my head. Â Well shoot, I'm tall and I still got banged up. Not necessarily on my head, but all down my spine. especially through the helix. That Togo wasn't smooth in any sense of the word. Entertaining, maybe. But smooth? NO! Â Â ^ And Natalie, I'm sorry I ruined your 'refined' sense of humor. Though I find it funny you used the word 'Refined'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PointeBreak Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Some of the clunkers at six flags America were akin to a boxing match ... thats the one park in the chain I have been to and boy, it's put me off going to others  canadas' wonderland looks really nice tho lol i like that mountain, is it true there are divers off it? can the guests do that or just the performers? would be dangerous? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I just got around to checking out this PTR. Awesome stuff!  Thanks for sharing.  In case you forgot what coaster you were just looking at (Yeah, that's right. I just ended a sentence with a preposition. I'm the kind of girl who likes to live on the edge. What're you going to do about it? )   Yeah, whatever. You're forgiven. Actually, you never ended the sentence! (no period)   JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I'm the kind of girl who likes to live on the edge. Is that a quote from The Sure Thing or just a random coincidence? Â --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natatomic Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 ^I don't even know what that is, so...coincidence, it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 canadas' wonderland looks really nice tho lol i like that mountain, is it true there are divers off it? can the guests do that or just the performers? would be dangerous? Â Only trained profesionals do the diving. I don't think it would be a good idea to have just anyone jumping off a 70 foot cliff. Â Especially considering that at least once they've had to pull people out of that waterfall who have drowned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dammie16@vt.edu Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 If you want to make the Togo worse you can do what I did and play, "How tight can I make the restraints close on my ribs?"  Yeh in retrospect it was a terrible idea but it made for a good laugh and some bruises  This was all on Shockwave FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 ^I don't even know what that is, so...coincidence, it seems. Â It's an old John Cusack movie directed by Rob Reiner. Basically, it's about Cusack's roadtrip to get it on with Nicollette Sheridan (the "sure thing"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I am glad to have been your log flume shield Natalie. I can not wait to see more of this awesome Photo: TR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Great TR!  Haha I didn’t know who Max was on that day but now I remember seeing him and his group soaking wet after experiencing our brilliant Mondial Splashover. Honestly, the only time I ride it is when they have the water off in the fall or during the first part of the morning. The fountain reaches up to the gondolas but never further in those cycles.  Eric, I think Shockwave would have been the least painful of the coasters at KD. I never really found Skyrider to be that bad. Although, considering every coaster at CW was running particularly rough that day, I’m not surprised to hear about a bad Togo experience  Were there any other stand-ups on the add-on?  Cheers, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natatomic Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 ^That was the only stand-up. Praise God and baby Jesus. Â It's an old John Cusack movie directed by Rob Reiner. Basically, it's about Cusack's roadtrip to get it on with Nicollette Sheridan (the "sure thing"). Â Ahh, yes, I see it came out the year before I was born (please feel free to feel exceptionally old now). Not existing yet is a good excuse for not knowing the movie, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 ^ We'll let it go this time. It isn't one of Mr. Cusack's better pieces of work. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 ^^If you and I ever meet, I am so going to hit you with my cane, you impudent young whelp! That is, if I can find my specs so I can see you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRapidsNerd Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Natalie, another great couple rounds of updates. If I'm ever out your way, we'll have to meet up, that is, if you and Chuck don't tangle first. Â 3 words to fear: Igor. The. Mixer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printersdevil78 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 That could be a thread all by itself--the first time Natalie made each of us feel old. Like when I told her I got the first season of "CHiPs" on DVD for Christmas and she had no idea what it was. Then after I spent a good five minutes explaining the concept and how cool it was, she was all like, "Oh, so that show came on like a decade before I was born?" Â I'm going to go see if my Ensure is properly chilled yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Really though, I think the amount of headbanging you get on certain coasters is greatly dependent on how tall you are. My temples line up perfectly with the sides of the OTSRs on Togos, so when my head hits, it hits in the most painful place possible.  I'm 6'2", very thin and as a result, very easily bruised. I get the wonderful distinction of having my entire upper body as well as knees tormented on every single ride at CW save for Behemoth.  Head: Flight Deck, Time Warp, Dragon Fire, Bat  Neck: Both Arrows  Shoulders: Both Arrows (OTSR's are not Dan-friendly)  Knees: The Bat (Seriously, I hobbled for the next two hours.)  Back: Vortex (My lankiness makes my spine bash against the fibreglass like it's a Bale family reunion.)  Absolutely Everywhere: Wild Beast, Minebuster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 This was a fun read so far Natalie! Â I enjoyed your pictures and you have a great sense of humor, which makes your trip reports very entertaining to read. Â I am glad you liked your first TPR trip and hopefully I will see you on a future one. Â Keep up the great work! Â Â Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natatomic Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 Day 4: Marineland and Waldameer  First of all, sorry it's taken me so long to update this thing. What's it been? three weeks? Yeah, that's borderline unacceptable, I'm sure, but in my defense, I started school, school wasted no time beating me into submission, and because of my crushed spirits and broken dreams, my general feelings of completing this trip report at most points in time since then have been along the line of I JUST DON'T WANNA MMMK?  BUT! Here I am now, and I thank you for your patience, those of you who are still around. Lord willing, it shouldn't take me so long to get the final day of the trip up. Of course, that LHC thing in Switzerland might just kill us all tomorrow, and then I won't even have to worry about it. And let me tell you - what a weight off my shoulders that would be.  Also, I typed a good portion of this IN school right now, so haHA school! You can break my spirits, but NOT MY WILL TO IGNORE YOU AND PLAY ONLINE! That's right - me failing: that will show 'em.  Onto the photos. I'm just going to let the photos/captions do the talking for these parks. Finally, the station of Ravine Flyer II during night ERT, pre-thunderstorm of death. Didn't ANYONE get a photo of all of us soaked to the bone that night? Of the thousands of B/RF TRs, I've yet to see any photographic evidence of the event.  Anyway, coming up next (at some point) - Idlewild, Lakemont, and DelGrosso's. Did the best I could without a tripod. Looks like I had a bout of the shakes here, though.  After I took this shot, the ferris wheel stopped, and I sat there for about 10 minutes waiting for it to start up again so I could get a second chance, until I finally realized - D'OH - the ride closed for the night. BUT NO ONE CARES BECAUSE WE DANCED ON THE STAGE WHERE TREVOR ONCE STOOD OH MY EFFING GOSH WE CAN ALL DIE HAPPY NOW blah blah blah More of this thing Oooo....a neon phallus. Nice choice, Waldameer. Nice choice. "WHAT THE HECK IS THIS CRAZINESS?!" Yeah, that seems about right... Neil does indeed have a soft spot for woodies.  Double entendre totally intended. And it did NOT disappoint. Trevor aside, Ravine Flyer II was pretty much the highlight attraction at the park. Tyler: "Chicka, chicka, chickabee. Tay an me an tay an me. Ressa, ressa, ressa me. Chicka, chicka, chickabee." TPR whore takeover! Uh oh. You know what this means... It was a clone, but for some reason, Steel Dragon just didn't measure up to the one at Seabreeze. I think Trevor stole the show from the entire park, really. There's been a lot of parks in this trip report so far, so I just want to throw in a mid-TR reminder of where we are for all those who can't keep up. I'm big on helping people. Annnnnd taken on the way down. Jake looks like he's about to hurl, but Neil has never wanted his mommy more than he did at that moment. Taken on the way up. Notice how everyone is generally feelin' good and carefree? This hellish thing. Doesn't even stop at the top. Do you know what that means? YOU DON'T KNOW WHEN YOU'RE GONNA FALL OMGFTW. Aw, Brooke finally got to meet a celebrity! TREVOR! TREEEEEEEVVVVVVOOOOORRRRRRR!!! ...THIS IS RIGHT NEXT DOOR. Some people were excited about this, but I don't see why when... Good thing I brought my walker then. This was clearly a day for fist pumping. Now onto Waldameer, where they slather you in lead paint. This one is just too flashy for me. Eh, Canada's Wonderland's version was more impressive. The amount of track you see in this picture is only about 4% of the entire coaster. It's THAT long. But yes, Niagara Falls. There it is. Okay, so I am NOT a big fan of heights. I actually had to give myself an intense pep talk for about 15 minutes to get on the drop tower in elevator mode. Even then, once I got on, I pretty much had my eyes glued to the viewfinder on my camera, which I kept pointed straight ahead. I didn't even have the guts to take a picture looking down at my feet. But I lived! And I didn't have a panic attack! Look at me grow as I conquer my fears! Only, what? 384 to go? Damn. The one that got away, you know? Elevator mode! I took this shot as soon as I reached the top of the hill. Then I passed out. This hill nearly killed us all. You can see it starting to take its toll on Brooke as she tends to the stitch in her side. I think Erik is even limping a bit. SRSLY, THERE IS NOTHING AT THIS PARK! Honestly now, if you didn't know this was a park, wouldn't you think this was just some road in an undeveloped rural subdivision? Even I have embraced the credit whore within me. But no one else in this group has any shame either. Dan gives whoring two thumbs up. Standing at nearly 20ft tall, this was one of the tallest rides in the park. It was also one of two rides in the park, so...there you go. Kix: Bear tested, mother approved. Hmmm. Didn't know bears were all that marine-ish. 'Course, they are in water. *shrugs* The station really needed background music. Or at least some growling/roaring noises. One of these people has a butt for a stomach. Guess which one. No Robin Hoods Allowed.  Must be a Capitalist amusement park. Mmm, I like it. Man, if I didn't know any better (and I usually don't, so props to me on this one), I'd think I was about to ride Dueling Dragons. HARK! A RIDE! They DO exist here! Yes, the sign points the way to "Friendship Cove," but what it DOESN'T say is that it's still another 8 1/2 miles away.  Oh, sorry. I mean 13.5 kilometers. I forgot what country I was in there for a second. Or, you know, whatever the metric unit for time is. Those Canucks and their crazy measurements... Looks like Erik the Enthusiastic just wet himself with excitement. This is pretty much what Marineland looks like. Lots of trees (they should call it "Forestland & Whale Pool." They're just fooling themselves with this *Marine*land nonsense), a random turret here and there, and a few attractions scattered about that only trained Olympian athletes can get to without needing medical attention and a Red Bull along the way. Wait, this ain't America? You mean I gotta spend another day in a land of fer'ners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printersdevil78 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 "Chicka, chicka, chickabee. Tay an me an tay an me. Ressa, ressa, ressa me. Chicka, chicka, chickabee." Â Wait. Wha...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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