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Silver Dollar City & Celebration City Discussion => General Silver Dollar City Talk => Topic started by: turtlegirl on October 14, 2011, 10:12:53 PM

Title: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: turtlegirl on October 14, 2011, 10:12:53 PM
I can't even ride it once without getting a headache. Who would sign up if your schedule permitted?
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: rubedugans on October 14, 2011, 10:42:25 PM
Not I said the younger man with an older man's equilibrium. I can take a few times before my head begins to hurt, and my eyes start to ache. Never lost my lunch despite many many rides at many many parks, I just hate life for a while afterwards and need some water, a nap and some Advil.
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: MissinTheGreenTrams on October 15, 2011, 01:53:55 PM
I would sign up for that! what happens when they reach their goal??
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: sanddunerider on October 15, 2011, 04:48:59 PM
My wife and 2 nieces coule/would ride all day of they could.... me? makes me dizzy just looking at it! ::) ::)
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: Firstvisit1967 on October 15, 2011, 06:56:44 PM
I thought I could never get sick ridding rides.  Then the company I work for had a park night at Disney MGM studios.   We got to ride the Tower of Terror and the rock and roller coaster all we wanted.  We rode the roller coaster 13 times in a row and got to walk through without waiting.  Well about the 12 time here came the spins.  I am sure the same would happen on Wildfire.   It would be a blast to try and yes I would sign up
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: Duelist on October 15, 2011, 07:19:28 PM
Quote from: sanddunerider on October 15, 2011, 04:48:59 PM
My wife and 2 nieces coule/would ride all day of they could.... me? makes me dizzy just looking at it! ::) ::)

Same here!  It's my wife and son's favorite ride.  I do really like the theming of it, however.  I remember how excited I was to ride it the first time and when I got off the first thing I thought was I'm too old to go upside down- let's ride Fire in the Hole!  :D
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: Junior on October 15, 2011, 07:22:52 PM
I couldn't handle it! How about a Flooded Mine marathon? Even the Ladybugs kiddie ride would "bug" me after a while! Ha!
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: sanddunerider on October 15, 2011, 08:01:19 PM
FITH!!!!  there ya go.. i can ride it.  i think because it is in the dark and my "senses" cant take over.. LOL.. ::)

I used to ride TNT, but not anymore :(

I tried the woodie at CC, BUT that didnt work..  :'(

Just give me solid ground for my feet to stand on ;D
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: eagle1 on October 15, 2011, 08:17:38 PM
Depends on how many times a marathon is but I can say with Mom we rode at least 5 in a row, with my sis & her kids we did I think like 8. Yeah, I had to sit for awhile afterwards just to get my bearings. I think Lance rode once and really won't go again..poor guy. FITH I'm sure I could do all day, now the electroslide (hope that's correct) probably twice would do me in. Giant Swing all day long!
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: pintrader on October 15, 2011, 08:40:30 PM
Anytime I see someone riding the rollercoasters I get a little envious.  I am right there riding with them in spirit only, not physically.  I only wish I could!  In 1993 which I think was the first year Thunderation was open I rode it 8 straight times.  After the last time I could not see or walk straight and felt nauseated for a week.  In the 18 years since then I have not been able to ride coasters like Thunderation, Wildfire, or Powderkeg.  I have no history of heart problems or have I ever had a seizure (except maybe for that day).  I do and can ride FITH which is quite a bit milder than the others.  So! I don't believe I will be signing up for the Wildfire marathon anytime soon.  But I am a really good watcher  :).
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: Ozark Outlaw on October 16, 2011, 07:38:34 PM
I'd sign up for it! So long as my competitors had a nice big breakfast at Molly's Mill first.  :P
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: How-doFolks on October 17, 2011, 07:11:28 AM
I'm out.. I dq myself, i tried riding it twice in a row & was messed up the rest'a the day. 1 time, i'm good.
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: Ozark Outlaw on October 17, 2011, 02:48:08 PM
Imagine doing this all-day-long!  :D

http://www.youtube.com/ozarknavigator#p/a/u/1/HejilONqQdM (http://www.youtube.com/ozarknavigator#p/a/u/1/HejilONqQdM)
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: rubedugans on October 17, 2011, 06:28:55 PM
The FM yes, FITH maybe, others...sorry I will watch.
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: Ozark Outlaw on October 17, 2011, 06:47:59 PM
How about a ride the Train marathon? Now THAT I would do. :D
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: rubedugans on October 17, 2011, 06:49:07 PM
I would love a train marathon! How about water rides (granted the day would need to be hot) thunder river would be fine-once you are soaked....you can't get much wetter!
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: eagle1 on October 17, 2011, 09:27:40 PM
Maybe they should pick 2 rides and do a marathon with those only (one water/one coaster). I would give it my best try, get wet on one/dry off on the other and just go back & forth. Just a thought...  :D
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: rubedugans on October 17, 2011, 09:53:34 PM
I'd be afraid with the vicinity of the Lost River that they would choose a nearby ride like the Barn Swing....or they could do the Log Flume, and Wildfire
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: tiffanylynnt on October 18, 2011, 12:38:18 AM
I would love to do a WildFire marathon!!!
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: rubedugans on October 18, 2011, 09:30:54 PM
I would gladly do the Woodcarver marathon, or the Homestead Pickers Marathon, heck I would go as far to do the Eva and Delilah's marathon (yes this would involve massive quantites of the 25LB apple pie!
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: Ozark Outlaw on October 19, 2011, 12:00:36 AM
If I had the time, and means I would do a number of consecutive days at Silver Dollar City Marathon.  ;D
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: cocodane3 on October 19, 2011, 10:45:04 AM
these are the marathons that I would partake in. Powder Keg, Giant swing, Flooded Mine, Lost River, Cave, Fire in the Hole, Frisco Silver Dollar Line, Grandfathers Mansion and the most important the Silver Dollar City marathon.

How about a cinnamon bread contest at the mill?   Im in!!!
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: pintrader on October 19, 2011, 11:35:22 AM
Quote from: cocodane3 on October 19, 2011, 10:45:04 AM
these are the marathons that I would partake in. Powder Keg, Giant swing, Flooded Mine, Lost River, Cave, Fire in the Hole, Frisco Silver Dollar Line, Grandfathers Mansion and the most important the Silver Dollar City marathon.

How about a cinnamon bread contest at the mill?   Im in!!!

That's pretty funny cocodane3!  A Grandfather's Mansion marathon!  Lol..I think that I would be so bored after a while I would be entering thru the exit and exiting thru the entrance.  At least there would be some excitement fighting your way thru the people going the other way.
Title: Re: SDC recruiting for Wildfire marathon ride.
Post by: rubedugans on October 19, 2011, 02:11:53 PM
I dont know, too long in the basement and my day is just all downhill!!!