I'm at the park once a week
PointMan said:
A bad day of coaster riding is better than any day at work!
PointMan said:
" A bad day of coaster riding is better than any day at work!"
Den said:
"On the contrary, SLFAKE, the most annoying enthusiasts that I've ever met are those "woodie" fans who "don't count" steel coasters, because they're "not real coasters." And anyone who doesn't think likewise isn't a "real" enthusiast.
I've also ridden with enthusiasts who don't scream or yell "Whee!" or whatever on rides; they just give a running commentary of how the ride is performing in a calm voice: "Now last week I got more air on that drop...annndd it looks like the trim brake is on...(click click click)...yep, that'll hurt the helix at the end..." and so on. Yikes!"
Jeff said:
Greg: Not sure what "RIF" stands for, but it sure sounds like a layoff. Bummer. I'm sure you'll find work soon.
I beg that our members try to find that middle ground. It's a lot more fun to be in that boat.
*** This post was edited by Kevin on 6/27/2001. ***
Jeff said:
"The part about the "enjoyment" is what I think gets really lost in all of that. There was a recent post where someone dogged Cedar Point each coaster at a time. Regardless of whether or not the rides there are some of the best-in-class, who goes to any park and really dislikes them all? I remember feeling indifferent about most of the coasters at PKD, but I'd go again in a heartbeat because it beats the hell out of being at work (or deleting stupid posts from CoasterBuzz).
Where has the fun gone? I'm honestly not sure I'd want to visit some parks with some "enthusiasts" because it really sounds like all of their worldly coaster experience prevents them from having a good time. What's up with that?
The other thing is separating the experience from the rides themselves. I've had some pretty bad times at certain parks, but it didn't change the fact that I love the coasters.
The day that I spend more time analyzing the rides than screaming my head off like a moron is the day that I hope someone will kick my in the love sausage and tell me not to be a moron.
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Amen Jeff! I rarely even enjoy going to parks with coaster "enthusiasts" anymore because they seem to be so picky about the rides that they forget the real reason they are there, to have a good time! I may dislike some coasters but if someone offered me a ride on my most hated coaster or a day at school, I would pick the coaster!
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