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NickJay

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 10:00 AM

There's a difference between a forest and a few trees and grass. No one is asking for a forest.

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djDaemon

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 10:30 AM
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But complaining about the lack of grass on a project that is still under construction is equally ridiculous.


Brandon

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45Wheelgun

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 12:26 PM

I asked about grass during the PointBuzz tour. They said there will be lots of grass. I believe them.


Cedar Point guest since 1974

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GoBucks89

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 12:28 PM

Even once the project is completed, landscaping takes time to mature. A lot of folks love to nit pick around here. LOL

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Gplez90

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 12:42 PM
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^^^ Right! Grass/trees doesnt grow overnight! By the late May/ early june it should look a lot better in that area.

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davidw

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 1:19 PM
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You guys do realize there is this magical thing called sod, right? This magical stuff can be installed in a day and BOOM, loads of grass everywhere.


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GoBucks89

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 1:30 PM

Sure. But they typically do not put sod down until the end of the project. Seems to me people should wait to judge the entire project when the entire project is actually finished. And even then, trees/shrubs take some time to mature.

Last edited by GoBucks89, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 1:30 PM
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xtremecoasters

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 1:42 PM

I was wondering about the gravel areas. Are you guys saying they put tons of gravel in, just to take it all out and put grass? Sounds interesting.

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davidw

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 1:59 PM
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I'm shocked no one has posted this yet... http://youtubedoubler.com/89Xc


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Walt

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 2:10 PM
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I tried to post that yesterday, but the doubler site gave me an error and I never went back.

davidw said:
You guys do realize there is this magical thing called sod, right? This magical stuff can be installed in a day and BOOM, loads of grass everywhere.

Sod is expensive and comes with baggage: more work to install, requires more water to keep green. I've seen well-installed sod pulled up at the end of the season in the same strips they were delivered.

Not that it doesn't have its benefits. It's great for smaller, highly visible areas. Those large areas, under the ride and outside the park, are better off seeded.


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OMFG STEAM ROXORZ TEH BIG ONE111!

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 2:15 PM
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I was thinking the exact same thing on the doubler. I created the same setup by playing the 2 views in full screen side by side on my dual monitors and it was breath taking. I actually preferred having the videos swapped left to right as it feels more open as the track does not merge together at the bottom center.

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Dale

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thepoint4life23

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 5:32 PM

Maverick Didn't look as good as it does now. so get it time trees gas. don't grow over night.

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TwistedWicker77

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:30 PM

Would you have rather Tony not posted POVs for another week so you can see planted grass seeds? Come on now

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MHW

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 7:23 PM

REALLY! One has to ask oneself...is the grass have full or half empty?

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vwhoward

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 8:34 PM
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Maybe I'm missing something, but what was the reason for waiting until May 6th to release them? I remember talk about there was a reason why but I'm not sure now. Was it because it was actually two POVs?


Joe
Eat 'em up, Tigers, eat 'em up!

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TTD 120mph

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 11:09 PM
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Sometimes the only reason is no reason. ;)


-Adam G- The OG Dragster nut

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Renegade

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 11:34 PM

MHW said:
REALLY! One has to ask oneself...is the grass have full or half empty?

Is the grass really greener?

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Captain Hawkeye

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 1:51 AM

More Importantly: How will they keep the Stay Puffed Marshmellow Man off the grass?

(And what if he buys a Fast Lane?)


This Isn't A Hospital--It's An Insane Asylum!

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Cedar Pointer

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 2:20 AM
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We will be ok, unless he gets fast lane+ ! Then all hope is lost.

(cross the steams!)

Last edited by Cedar Pointer, Wednesday, May 8, 2013 2:21 AM

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Pete

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 5:19 AM
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xtremecoasters said:
I was wondering about the gravel areas. Are you guys saying they put tons of gravel in, just to take it all out and put grass? Sounds interesting.

No, the low areas within the fencing will remain gravel. This way landscapers won't have to go in the danger zone to cut grass, etc. There will be lots of grass around the ride outside of the low areas.


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than in the drink with a boat on the rocks.

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