NEW SDC TIMES IN THE MAIL!

crsjrr · July 25, 2011, 08:36:55 AM

I (we) never received out Times, so I called this morning to make sure the information they had was corrected. Everything was. However my teenage daughters (adult pass holders) are the season pass holders and SDC said they don't solicit to anyone under 18 years old, hence no Times. They were very polite and friendly as they explained their policy. SDC offered, with my permission, to send a copy out to us. Should get it in a few days!!!

sanddunerider · July 25, 2011, 09:38:24 AM

good for you..

I have called the office for different questions/concerns. even though i didnt always like their answers. The person i talked to was all very polite and tried to keep all their answers "politally" correct.

Ozark Outlaw · July 25, 2011, 02:46:14 PM

Thanks for the follow up crsjrr!

It seems there is a reason for everything. I am glad to hear your Times will be arriving soon.

rubedugans · July 25, 2011, 04:36:25 PM

I have a buddy being deployed to Qatar pretty soon, and when we got together the other day, he (knowing my obsession with SDC) said, "before I leave I want to go to SDC Tuesday (tomorrow!!!)". Looks like I WILL get to use my Times after all! As part of our countries defense, hopefully we can get him there by opening for the raising of the flag. Fingers crossed!

thelarsonsix · July 25, 2011, 05:19:55 PM

Quote from: rubedugans on July 25, 2011, 04:36:25 PM
I have a buddy being deployed to Qatar pretty soon, and when we got together the other day, he (knowing my obsession with SDC) said, "before I leave I want to go to SDC Tuesday (tomorrow!!!)". Looks like I WILL get to use my Times after all! As part of our countries defense, hopefully we can get him there by opening for the raising of the flag. Fingers crossed!

Good for you. And thank him for his service from me.

sanddunerider · July 25, 2011, 05:55:19 PM

Rube you and your buddy have a great day...

AND thank him for his time and service and sacrifice for me also.!

rubedugans · July 25, 2011, 07:07:26 PM

Humble as he is, he has chosen not to take part in the opening ceremonies as he says it is just part of his job. I will pass along all the thanks from everyone. And I will also give a good detailed description of the Moonlight Madness.

sanddunerider · July 25, 2011, 07:27:37 PM

it may be part of his job. BUT it also part of his job to accept our respect and appreciation.. You guys have a great trip! shake your buddies hand for me.,

okiebluegrass · July 26, 2011, 11:59:49 AM

Rube, what branch is your buddy in?

rubedugans · July 27, 2011, 11:51:31 AM

Army National Guard.

okiebluegrass · July 28, 2011, 12:11:39 PM

I was in right between the two IRAQ wars. I was in the MO national guard in St Joesph when I lived in KC back in 2000 - 2001, I got out 8 1/2 years ago

FireInTheHole · July 29, 2011, 04:56:58 PM

I can tell you that when you see the condition some of the older vets are in during the opening ceramony, it will touch you. The way a soldier/vet looks at that flag while it is raised, makes me tear up each time I see it. They are the reason we can go to SDC with our families each year. To me, that's more than just a job.

rubedugans · July 29, 2011, 06:40:40 PM

I wrote this a few years back after a touching opening ceremony.

Quote4/15/07
I saw a grown man cry today. He fought back the tears, and fought through the emotions. He struggled and winced, but not in pain or sorrow.

I saw a grown man cry today out of the respect he had for our flag. This veteran was in his day an honorable, strong and fierce man; but now the winds of time have worn him down to but a mere fraction of what he was in his day. Fighting against the flood of memories that came when our colors were raised. Shaking and trembling, reliving all of his experiences from more than 60 years ago.

I saw old men in wheelchairs struggle to stand out of respect for the raising of our flag. These men gave all they could for our country and now at this ceremony, were giving their all to stand; to salute Old Glory once more.

I saw a grown man cry today, and I am proud to say that I too cried.

palallin · August 01, 2011, 01:36:41 PM

Andy,

Do you still need a Times?

MissinTheGreenTrams · January 09, 2013, 11:18:45 AM

I just got the new times in the mail!!They stuck with the magazine feel. It also opens wrong. No new news on kidsfest. Stunt dog and wacky science show again. The front is a GIANT ad for OR.