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Would they have been used in the old Hatfield/McCoy show?

I went to the auction this weekend - which was interesting! Take it for what it is - second hand info - but there were several conversations about a new planned resort going up on the property.

I plan to be there on Saturday just for the fun of it!  Hubs and I assume every antique dealer in the tri-state area will be there scooping it up.

They did not honor mine last year at any of the 3 or 4 places I tried.  I had to pay current refill on 2009 mugs.  It seems to depend on who's working.

I was under the impression that there was always a mult-month waitlist for some of the furniture, but maybe I'm wrong.

I got the same info once when I asked at the shop.

Not every decision must make a profit (though such is the debased business model these days).  There is such a thing as prestige and pride in a job well done, but these considerations have no place anymore, it seems.

Yes, that is true.  It took me six months to get what I ordered.

Is this the property that Uncle Ike's Post Office sits on?  Land belonging to Shepherd of the Hills family?

We always called it "just don't". As in just don't park us. We'll come back another day.

LOL! That was us this afternoon - we turned around at parking lot and decided to come back another day

"It's just too crowded, even during the week now"

Funny you mention that as I just watched John/Amy's video today where they said they were there on a Wednesday and it wasn't as busy....but as I watched I thought it looked pretty crowded...

I pulled in Wednesday about 4:30 and the parking guy said every lot was full. We decided to turn around and leave.  Maybe another day...hubs and I just wanted to eat dinner and see the lights thinking Wed. would be a lighter attendance day. 

Why would they want/need to see your cell phone?

You used to be able to watch the parade if you were there 15 minutes before it started but now you need to be there way before that if you expect to see anything.

I guess they wanted to see it because they didn't believe that I didn't bring one in with me. They did a thorough search of my book bag and lunch box (the only thing in my book bag), went through all the small pockets in it...it's never been that intense before.

How has security screening affected throughput?

I don't know how it is throughout the day, but I can tell you they were all business and not friendly at 8:00 am for Black Friday.  I entered the park using a wheelchair.  They separated my husband and myself, asked me twice to see my cell phone after I told them I didn't bring it in with me, wanded me and my wheelchair with my arms out, under the seat, etc.  I've been there in a wheelchair before (not a rented one), and entry was never this intense.

You used to be able to watch the parade if you were there 15 minutes before it started but now you need to be there way before that if you expect to see anything.

How has security screening affected throughput?

I don't know how it is throughout the day, but I can tell you they were all business and not friendly at 8:00 am for Black Friday.  I entered the park using a wheelchair.  They separated my husband and myself, asked me twice to see my cell phone after I told them I didn't bring it in with me, wanded me and my wheelchair with my arms out, under the seat, etc.  I've been there in a wheelchair before (not a rented one), and entry was never this intense.

I ordered furniture from Heartland last year, and yes, it did take six months to get it. 

As far as rebuild, local tv stations today reported "Silver Dollar City does plan to rebuild and will be announcing what will take the place of those three buildings at a later date."

I'm just trying to make camping reservations - anywhere - which is currently a lost cause. 

We were there Friday as well to see the Beatles show. It was really good, but it was shorter than the afternoon show.  People in line with us were told it was only going to be a 45 min. show vs. the hr. and 15 min. show from the earlier one; not sure why.  I hope this doesn't become standard. Theatre was maybe half full. Concessions weren't open; not sure if that is temporary or not. Crowds were not bad at all.  One thing we noticed was that many places weren't honoring the season pass discounts.  Water was not $4.00/for two as advertised.  We asked at 3 different vendors and they wouldn't honor it. I was surprised at how many buildings were closed, including Percy's. Is this an employee issue? I think I did see the Rainmaker wagon on Main Street!  That's good news!  There was a couple in line for the concert that was very unhappy.  They came in at 5:00 thinking the park was open until 10.  They were sold tickets and 2 acv's, and weren't told the park was open for only 2 more hrs.  Expensive trip! It is their fault, but there isn't anything near tickets that says the hours, and it would've been nice if someone mentioned it.   

I do believe that is accurate.  An Opera House worker told me about it Sunday, and that they are only letting in 150 people at a time.

This is incorrect.  There is no limits on capacity at any of the theatres anymore

It was correct on the day that I was told about it, and the first day of the Bluegrass Festival when I was there.  It has since changed reflecting new statements from CDC.

The 6 p.m. show Sunday night had only about 150 people in attendance.  Granted it was a rainy day, but I got there about 4:00 and the rain had stopped.  She still put on a show as though it was packed, and it was great as usual.