May 7, 2001 (70 on Magnum)
There are certain days when everything at the park goes perfectly and there is no need to place blame on DK or anyone else. Today was one of those days. I first off want to thank mother nature for holding off on the rain, I want to thank maintenance for not shutting down Magnum due to the problems with the trims and I want to thank everyone that planned to go to the park but stayed home!
As soon as the Resort Gate opened we went over to Magnum and Tyler and I got the first ride of the morning. He sat in 11 and I sat in 63, with about 4 other random people in the train. I got out and ran around again, and again, and again, and again. After my 15th ride I decided to marathon the ride for the rest of the day. I figured that I could beat my personal best of 52 and if I was lucky beat Randy's mark of 67. After my 33rd I stoped and got a drink and two jumbo cookies at Gulliver's Grill. After my 45th ride I stopped to use the bathroom and after my 52 ride I stopped and got another drink. Not counting those three stops I didn't stop at all. As soon as I got off the train I ran all the way back around to the entrance and got right back in line.
I will admitt that the last 14 or so laps were very difficuly physically. The temperature was falling slowly and my legs and arms were getting stiff, as I write this my legs are still in pain! This is why I want people to stop and think seriously about the Gemini 100 and make sure that they will be able to handle it. I want people to explain this to their friends, family, boyfriends and girlfriends they invited to come. Its not going to be easy and I can see people dropping like flies.
Anyway Magnum was running perfectly (even when the trims actually worked) They ran two trains all day long and it didn't matter becasue every time I walked into the station there were plenty of open rows. I knew it was going to be a special magnum day because after breakfast at Fridays I stopped in the gift shop at Breakers and got a brand new Magnum shirt and the new Magnum and MF bean bag bears!
Hopefully next monday will be just as dead!
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magnumdan
Magnum Count: 1352
As soon as the Resort Gate opened we went over to Magnum and Tyler and I got the first ride of the morning. He sat in 11 and I sat in 63, with about 4 other random people in the train. I got out and ran around again, and again, and again, and again. After my 15th ride I decided to marathon the ride for the rest of the day. I figured that I could beat my personal best of 52 and if I was lucky beat Randy's mark of 67. After my 33rd I stoped and got a drink and two jumbo cookies at Gulliver's Grill. After my 45th ride I stopped to use the bathroom and after my 52 ride I stopped and got another drink. Not counting those three stops I didn't stop at all. As soon as I got off the train I ran all the way back around to the entrance and got right back in line.
I will admitt that the last 14 or so laps were very difficuly physically. The temperature was falling slowly and my legs and arms were getting stiff, as I write this my legs are still in pain! This is why I want people to stop and think seriously about the Gemini 100 and make sure that they will be able to handle it. I want people to explain this to their friends, family, boyfriends and girlfriends they invited to come. Its not going to be easy and I can see people dropping like flies.
Anyway Magnum was running perfectly (even when the trims actually worked) They ran two trains all day long and it didn't matter becasue every time I walked into the station there were plenty of open rows. I knew it was going to be a special magnum day because after breakfast at Fridays I stopped in the gift shop at Breakers and got a brand new Magnum shirt and the new Magnum and MF bean bag bears!
Hopefully next monday will be just as dead!
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magnumdan
Magnum Count: 1352
Next monday eh??? hmmmmmm already have Thurs/Fri and Sunday planned... maybe.. just maybe..... I'll have to join you...
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MF 2000 - 269 laps
MF 2001 - Double digits already.. and that's only the second day. :)
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MF 2000 - 269 laps
MF 2001 - Double digits already.. and that's only the second day. :)
So you hit 70! Dang! Dan, gotta hand it to you... even only after taking about 15 total rides on all the rides, I was worn out! Cool to see you hung in there for the long haul.
(see my TR for more fun stuff from May 7)
(see my TR for more fun stuff from May 7)
Cool. They have a Magnum Bennie now? How much do they cost and do they have them at all the gift shops??
Yo Dan, I think they were still having problems with trims today. Were they not hitting yesterday? For my first rides this morning that baby flew. My TR gives a full description of a breakdown.
Also I only got 1 train today :(. Still it was a walk on for the most part.
Congratulations on passing 1300! *** This post was edited by Joe E. on 5/8/2001. ***
Also I only got 1 train today :(. Still it was a walk on for the most part.
Congratulations on passing 1300! *** This post was edited by Joe E. on 5/8/2001. ***
Dan... you Airtime whore...:)
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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
mf laps = 100! No More No Less!!
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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
mf laps = 100! No More No Less!!
I would just like to say again that I was with Magnum Dan when he was finishing off his record breaking Magnum rides along with Jeff who also joined him in the glory. Hope everyones forehead is still ok for the last ride of that Sunday. Dan and Jeff let me know when the next time you are coming to the park and I will make sure I'm not working!!!
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~~~~Coaster Freak~~~~
2001 Magnum - 40
2001 MF - 32
2001 Gemini - 59
2001 Raptor - 35
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~~~~Coaster Freak~~~~
2001 Magnum - 40
2001 MF - 32
2001 Gemini - 59
2001 Raptor - 35
We will big guy....
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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
mf laps = 100! No More No Less!!
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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
mf laps = 100! No More No Less!!
Big guy huh? Are you referring to how tall I am Jeff cuz that could be a whole new post! I could go all day on that one. I might be short but I fall like a butterfly and scream like a bee....or something like that.
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~~~~Coaster Freak~~~~
2001 Magnum - 51
2001 MF - 35
2001 Gemini - 62
2001 Raptor - 36
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~~~~Coaster Freak~~~~
2001 Magnum - 51
2001 MF - 35
2001 Gemini - 62
2001 Raptor - 36
haha Allen..I refer to my Coaster buds that way and din't mean anything negative..I'm sure you know that though..:)
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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
mf laps = 100! No More No Less!!
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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
mf laps = 100! No More No Less!!
Yea I know but I'm sure you know by now how I take everything to the next level just to be a smart @$$. And tell Dan to read this cuz if he is going to the point Saturday or Sunday I will have some time off for sure. I work 2 to close on saturday and 9 to 3 on sunday!
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~~~~Coaster Freak~~~~
2001 Magnum - 51
2001 MF - 35
2001 Gemini - 62
2001 Raptor - 36
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~~~~Coaster Freak~~~~
2001 Magnum - 51
2001 MF - 35
2001 Gemini - 62
2001 Raptor - 36
What time are you coming up there sunday dan? I will definately be off at 3 then I can run across from charlie brown's change me clothes and were off!!! Jeff are you available Sunday?
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~~~~Coaster Freak~~~~
Too much to count!
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~~~~Coaster Freak~~~~
Too much to count!
Hey allen, I have to help my brother and Brandon process in, I have no clue what time(s) I will be in the park.
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Magnumdan
Magnum Count 1418
911 is not an option
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Magnumdan
Magnum Count 1418
911 is not an option
nope Allen..I'm sleeping this weekend..hehe :)
actually taking the wife to the stage to see a show this weekend...
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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
mf laps = 100! No More No Less!! *** This post was edited by Jeffrey Spartan on 5/16/2001. ***
actually taking the wife to the stage to see a show this weekend...
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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
mf laps = 100! No More No Less!! *** This post was edited by Jeffrey Spartan on 5/16/2001. ***
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