Topics

121

SDC Memories/ Park History / Age you were VS SDC rides

« on: October 31, 2010, 07:02:40 AM »

Just curious how old some'a us are on here compared to the rides.

Flood'd Mine open'd in 1968 - i was 3
FITH open'd in 1972 - i was 7
Divin' Bell open'd in 1977 - i was 12
American Plunge open'd in 1981 - i was 16
Waterboggon open'd in 1987 - i was 22
Thunderation open'd in 1993 - i was 28
Geyser Gulch open'd in 1997 - i was 32. Wow, what happen to the last 10 yrs?!!
Buzzsaw Falls open'd in 1999 - i was 34
Powderkeg open'd in 2005 - i was 40
Giant Swing open'd in 2007 - i was 42
Riverblast open'd in 2010 - i am now 45.

Anyone else...?
Sure is fun to look back this way. I remember afew scary trips on the Divin' Bell, always thought it was gunna flood - 1993 we had'a family trip with about 20 of us - I aint never been so wet in my entire Life than in 1998 when Splash Harbor open'd - Powderkeg, out'a control feelin', & i still get that weird tummy tickle at take-off - Giant Swing, even more out'a control! Now, alil' more relax'd....

122

Random Talk / Halloween is'a loomin' !!

« on: October 27, 2010, 05:38:02 AM »

Just curious what we all on here do for Halloween.. We live out in the country in a very small community, & not many children come around. But, i do have a friend from work that has a haunted trail in his backyard. We usually go thru his trail & giggle about, its alot'a fun. He used to work at some of the haunted houses here in Kansas City.

Plus, what do you think the cut-off age limit for trick or treatin' is? My 24 year old daughter still dresses up & goes out with her friends & stuff. I think thats kinda silly cuz none of them have any children.

123

Other Parks / Knottsberry Farm coaster accident

« on: October 08, 2010, 05:35:37 AM »

Just heard on the news about this from California - 10 people hurt when 1 of the trains back-slid into the other while they was loadin'. Mostly neck & back injuries.

124

Random Talk / What'a ya drive?

« on: September 29, 2010, 08:41:19 PM »

I'm around cars alot, & clean them for a livin', & play with'm in the dirt on the weekends..
So, whats ya'r daily driver? And back-up cars?

I drive a 98 Hyundai Elantra with 169,000+ miles on it - my woman drives a 98 Ford Escort with 176,000+ miles on it - our back-up is a 93 Nissan Sentra with 207,000+ miles on it. Our fun / work in progress ride is a 1950 Ford F-1 truck with a flathead V8.


Anyone else?

125

Random Talk / Alphabet game

« on: September 25, 2010, 06:32:55 AM »

Ok, since Andy1880 has his Top 10 List, i'll start another game.
Name off attractions - business, or somethin' ya can purchase at SDC that ya can think of by use'n the 1st letter only. Try to be creative! ONE RESPONSE PER PERSON, PLEASE!
I will decide when to change letters.

A -- apple butter shop
Have fun!!

126

General Silver Dollar City Talk / Finish these sentences

« on: August 07, 2010, 10:22:34 AM »

This is just for fun..


Next time i ride FITH i'm gunna -- help Ned down from the ladder.

Everytime i go thru the cave, i -- yell HEY so i can hear the echo.

Wildfire gives me -- a confused feeling.

All the shows at SDC -- dont appeal to me yet.

My next funnelcake is -- gunna be when my woman wants one.

The feeling i get on The Giant Swing is -- naughty, but nice.

My next purchase will be -- a SDC pass & a 50th t-shirt.

I know the grounds at the park so well -- that ya could blindfold me & i'd still know where to go by the sounds & smells.

The view over the 1st hill on PK is -- beautiful.

SDC needs to -- not be so city'ized.


Have fun!! Or, come up with ya'r saying for other stuff.

127

Random Talk / Yes or No - Lets see who we are.

« on: August 01, 2010, 08:51:19 AM »

I found this on FB. I only did some of the questions so far cuz it has a ton of'm!! So we'll start with 1/2 of'm to see what kinda humans we have on this site. I'll start. Have fun!!

Kiss'd any Facebook friends?  No   
Kiss'd anyone ya didnt like?  Yes, prob'ly so
Fall asleep at work/school?  Yes
Ran a red light? Yes
Experienced love at 1st sight?  No
Been fired?  Yes
Sang karaoke?  No
Done somethin' ya told ya'rself ya wouldnt?  Yes
Caught'a snowflake on ya'r tounge?  Yes
Had'a close brush with death?  No
Play'd spin the bottle?  Yes
Smoked a cigar?  Yes
Push'd in'a pool with all ya'r clothes on?  No
Skip school/work for fun?  Yes
Sleepwalk'd?  No
Rode a motorcycle?  Yes
Forgot ya'r anniversary?  No
Rode in a helicopter?  No
Black'd out from drinkin'?  Yes
Hit a home run?  No
Been fallen down drunk?  Yes
Eaten snake?  No
Had mexican jump'n beans for'a pet?  Yes
Boycotted anything?  No
Knitted?  No
Shot a gun?  No
Gave someone stitches?  No
Riden a surfboard?  No
Had surgery?  Yes, blood clot in jaw
Taken by ambulance to hospital? No
Peed on a bush?  Yes
Grabbed a electric fence?  No
Eaten cheesecake?  Yes
Killed a animal while NOT hunting?  No
Snuck in'a movie?  No
Still in love with someone ya shouldnt?  No
Been in handcuffs?  Yes
Sleep on certain side of bed?  No

More to come later....

128

General Silver Dollar City Talk / Indian stuff

« on: August 01, 2010, 07:34:38 AM »

My girl is french indian & we got to thinkin - how come SDC doesnt have any attractions that are themed with indians? Cuz we all know back in the 1800s they had to deal with indians alot. We have found afew gifts & stuff that are indian related, but not much else.

What ya all think? Have a ride called The Scalper! Or, have a show & call it The Teepee Smoke Signals Show!  I love my imagination..

129

Random Talk / Proud Moment

« on: July 29, 2010, 08:04:10 PM »

I had to share this with ya all.
This is a 25 year old young man that is the son of my boss. He just competed in the Special Olympics up in Nebraska & came home with some medals. This young man brings so much fun & laughter to work that words can not explain. Before i go home, i read with him, tease him alil', and give him a big hug. I am very proud of him. He walks in our shop most of the day, helps us do various things around the shop, & just brings lots of joy. I could go on & on....

He's one special dude to me....

http://www.kmbc.com/video/24444216/index.html

130

General Silver Dollar City Talk / If you had your own choice..

« on: July 25, 2010, 07:56:55 AM »

where would you wanna work at SDC if you are not a citizen?

1  Train robber. I like being funny & dont mind making fun of myself.

2  Cave guide. Ofcourse i would have to learn lots more about all the history of everything.

3  Park custodian. This job probably has its ups & downs, but it'd be fun to interact with the park guests & help them out if they needed something.

4  Any ol'school ride or conductor for the train. Serious work, yet fun.



Anyone else?
I know work is work & fun is fun, & ya have to seperate them sometimes. Ya just have to be mature enough to know when.
 
     

131

General Silver Dollar City Talk / Campfire stories

« on: July 25, 2010, 06:57:39 AM »

The 1 thing i believe is missing at City is campfires. I think it'd be cool if during the Moonlight Madness, they would tell stories & history of the park. And just for fun, every once in awhile ask some of the crowd what their favorite memory or things are at SDC.
This is just a thought because i know The City has alot going on, & the citizens probably work long hours during this time. My only main concern would be not letting the fire get too big, dont wanna catch anything a blaze.

What ya all think, would it be cool?

132

General Silver Dollar City Talk / High-skys rides

« on: July 18, 2010, 09:18:54 AM »

I used to love rides like these, whatever happened to rides like this? I kinda figure they take alot'a manteince & upkeep, plus, in windy or bad weather they would probably have to shut down. SDC sure would look cool from up above.

133

General Silver Dollar City Talk / SDC pictures

« on: July 17, 2010, 09:23:46 AM »

Ok, i hope this is ok to do. If not, delete it & i will not be offended.
I like pictures. I have a photography website that i really enjoy ( it is called pbase.com ) & i never have had any security issues with my computer. So i used the search bar & looked up pictues from SDC, this is what i came up with. Click on the pictures & search around on some of the highlighted stuff  & even more pictures will come up. 10 pages worth!

Enjoy!
http://search.pbase.com/search?q=silver+dollar+city+&begin=0

134

Random Talk / Favorite sport activity

« on: July 16, 2010, 08:51:58 PM »

Welp, i'll jump on the favorites wagon.. What's everyones favorite sport, rather you play or watch from the sidelines?

Dirt auto racin' ofcourse.
Me & the woman love to go play tennis when we get the chance
Fish'n

135

General Silver Dollar City Talk / Electric scooters

« on: July 15, 2010, 07:20:16 PM »

Just curious - Dont they have some ya can rent? And whats the price & rules of the lil' buggies? Dont worry, we couldnt rent any. We would think we are racin' & prob'ly get in trouble.