August 10

Just letting anyone who cares know that I'll be up at the Point on Thursday the 10th. You'll be able to find me at either maXair or viewing the construction site; and as always, I will have my bright orange maXair shirt on with khaki shorts. I'm fairly easy to pick out of a crowd if you've seen me before, and if you haven't, then go look through the opening day pics. The stupid looking kid in the black jacket is me. Walt, if I would have known you were taking pictures I would have actually tried to look decent. ;)

Anyways, the main point being that if you see me, go ahead and say hi, as it is always great to put faces with those I talk to here.

Well, if I hadn't lost my wallet at the bottom of West Branch lake, complete with passes, I'd probably be at the point.

Since I don't have a wallet, I don't have any credit/debit cards to pay for the replacement passes just yet. I could get cash out, but yeah, you need a photo I.D for that.

Kids, don't accidentally leave your wallet in your pocket when you go waverunning.

Question is, can your cards be stolen from the bottom of a lake? ;)

Well, hopefully Exit was smart enough to call and cancel the cards. If not, I'll rent the SCUBA equipment and pick you up on the way Ben.

I thought it was hilarious when I called to cancel one of them and the guy said, "Can I have your card number please?"

My response was, "well, I could tell you if it wasn't at the bottom of a lake." And he had a nice little chuckle.

FYI exit, you can get into the park up to three times a year without your pass. Just go to the admissions window at the left side of the front gate, they'll look you up in the computer and let you in. Also, you can get a replacement pass for $10, you don't have to pay full price again.

Yes, but if his cards and ID that would give him access to those 10 bucks are sitting at the bottom of the lake, he's going to have a hard time paying for the replacement.

3 times? The park says only once, and I do know of people who have been turned away because they used their one free-bee.

Getting back to the topic...are any of you that have posted going to be there that day?

Well, yes. Potentially I should be there Thursday the 10th.

I know it used to be three times, my friend used all three two years ago. They may have reduced it recently.

Last minute notice, I will be at the Point tommorow. Be on the lookout for that bright orange maXair shirt if you're at the park.

Ralph Wiggum said:
I know it used to be three times, my friend used all three two years ago. They may have reduced it recently.

Yeah, what Jugga said about me not having access to my bank account to get the money to pay for the replacements. :(

FYI, I just found out that it's now $15 to replace a lost season pass! That's $30 I have to spend to get ours back.

Does anyone know what the parking situation is? Parking was on my pass and I really don't feel like paying $9 just to go get my passes re-printed. I know I could always ride in with someone who's got a pass (Jeff Young already suggested/offered this) but who knows if it will be convenient for the other person.
Can I just explain to them that I have parking on my pass, and drive back and show it to them or something?

What they'll likely do is make you pay, go get your passes, then go back to the main toll booth, and show them your pass, and they'd likely refund your money... of course if you don't have access to any money, then that might still be a problem.