TR: PNE Playland: Coaster's 45th B-day Bash
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Karl Phare's daughter and grandson were on hand as well as 2 members of the original construction crew who took the very first test ride 45 years ago. They also had a big cake and lots of balloons. I thought the park did a great job with the event and I had a lot of fun.
Aaron
P.S. While there I met Ron Anderson from Portland very briefly. It was nice to see you Ron. I wish we could have talked longer, but I'm sure I'll see more of you in the future.
After that,I proceded to get in as many rides as I could on Coaster. I took one front seat ride so that I could take on ride photos. The remainder of my rides were taken in the back seat for maximum airtime. I challenged several other riders to ride the whole ride with their hands up.
This was the first time I saw Coaster operate with two trains. While the lines were long,especially late in the day,I never had to wait more than 20 minutes for a ride.
Aaron,nice to finally meet you. You are one of the few coaster enthusiasts that I have met who has been to and heard of Estacada,Oregon.I wish we could have talked longer and shared some rides on Coaster. We will meet again,maybe at EV when they open up Timberhawk. I am pleased that you have developed an appreciation for Coaster.:)
Nasai,you should have been here!
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Meet me at the PNE in 2003. Happy 45th birthday,Coaster!
*** This post was edited by Ronald S. Anderson 4/21/2003 2:42:24 PM ***
Aaron, so are you saying you might like Coaster one of these days? ;) I know that ride isn't for everyone. It can be terribly painful, especially in the back getting thrown into the lapbar over and over. Me? I am a masochist, I guess.
Ron, was there any expression from any of the PNE folk to the distant future and the reality of Coaster remaining where it is permanently? I would love it, if they would consider Moosh's idea for the park. Did you get a chance to throw that idea by them?
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I wouldn't really say I "like" Coaster, but then again I no longer dislike it. Take that for what you will.
Aaron
nasai said:
Would have loved to, Ron. Heck, I didn't sell any pianos that day!!!! :( Regardless, glad you both had such a good time.Aaron, so are you saying you might like Coaster one of these days? ;) I know that ride isn't for everyone. It can be terribly painful, especially in the back getting thrown into the lapbar over and over. Me? I am a masochist, I guess.
Ron, was there any expression from any of the PNE folk to the distant future and the reality of Coaster remaining where it is permanently? I would love it, if they would consider Moosh's idea for the park. Did you get a chance to throw that idea by them?
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I did not get a chance to throw 'Mooshes 'idea at them.I could only talk briefly as they were quite busy with the event.Coaster is a ride that one has learn how to ride in order to avoid getting hit in the stomach with the lap bar,especially in the last seat with your hands up.I stand up a little bit at the moment the train drops. That way my legs make contact with the lap bar instead of my stomach.Far less painfull.;)
I did gather that the PNE will stay put until at least 2005.I was told that 70% of the Vancouver resident polled would like to see the PNE left as is where it is.The current Vancouver mayor is for the PNE staying put.There is a strong indication that the Coaster will be preserved regardless what happens to the PNE as it has been declared a city landmark.
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Meet me at the PNE in 2003. Happy 45th birthday,Coaster!
Ronald S. Anderson said:
Coaster is a ride that one has learn how to ride in order to avoid getting hit in the stomach with the lap bar,especially in the last seat with your hands up.I stand up a little bit at the moment the train drops. That way my legs make contact with the lap bar instead of my stomach.Far less painfull.;)
I actually figured this little trick out at the event. That's probably part of the reason why my thoughts on Coaster have improved some. I did have bruises on my legs for a couple of days after the event, but that's better than a bruised belly I suppose.
Aaron
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I don't take offense to idiots. I am an idiot. Hear me roar.
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