The Rotor Man?

I didn't say most shopping cart people were dangerous. I said if the people we were talking about weren't in an amusement park most people probably wouldn't think they were so "normal". In fact you they would probably cross a street to avoid interaction if their paths were about to cross.

-Tambo

I remebering him at GL always on that damn rotor never had to get off and wait in line. When they took it out he then went to the Hay Bailer and rode that all day.

Wow I feel like I've seen a celebrity! I remember him way back in the day as well!!! Good post!! I forgot all about him!!! Nice to know he's off to other things than the Rotor!!

I don't get it. What makes it that he gets special treatment? I mean, how did he ever get to just ride the ride constantly?

Fred has been a staple at the park for years, but in a way, I am glad to see that he has moved on, and found a better place to go to practice his hobby.

The park has changed, and I doubt that it will ever go back to its former glory (the Funtime days). Maybe it is just that I am getting older, but I miss the good old days of riding the Rotor, and seeing The Rotor Man (I didn't know his name at the time) on just about every visit!

By the way, I think Fred is a big football fan. Anyone ever see hin at games in the area, or at Browns games?

-Sam

scttmn...If you wanted to ride the Rotor 8+ hours a day I would have let you stay on too. Fred knew that if we were busy he would have to get in line like everyone else.

I remember that guy always being on it when i was littler, but after they had shut that down i thought that he actually went to the double loop and rode that...

I have been spending numerous hours at Conneaut Lake Park this summer helping as a volunteer ride operator and I gave Fred his 1,000th ride on the Blue Streak this week. I think he also likes riding the refurbed Tumble Bug and Witch's Stew.

How does one become a volunteer ride operator? That sounds like it would be fun, and also helping out a park that really needs it. Of course, I bet it gets to be old hat after a while, just like working for pay except without the check.

It's really cool you're doing that. :)

It is really fun to do. I usually call a day before I want to help. Ask for personell when you call then ask for the rides supervisor. They will give you a shirt and badge and assign you to a ride. I have run the flying scooters, blue streak, carousel, and the witchs stew. My financee has operated numerous rides in kiddieland and has been connie-otter. If rides are not your thing then there are a few guys who help out with keeping the jungle under the coaster cleaned up. They would also love a helping hand. The park appriciates your help and would welcome ride operators continuously.

Speaking of this Fred guy, is the crazy guy who dances in the queues at CP mentally challenged too? I don't know anything about him, I just saw the video of him that was posted here a few days ago.

Don't know but they are both funny...

i saw rotor man a few times collecting beer cans at the municipal parking lot after the browns game.i remember pointing him out to my dad and saying," i bet that's how he gets his season pass".

I am another volunteer ride operator and am Tim Brown's fiancee. I've had the pleasure of talking to Fred at CLP. Fred works full time during the week in a factory and lives in Ohio. After every Blue Streak run, he gets off and waits his turn in line. I have worked with autistic individuals in a professional capacity, and while I'm certainly not trained to make a diagnosis of autism, I have suspected that Fred may be autistic.

If anyone is interested in volunteering at Conneaut Lake Park, they would greatly appreciate the help. Tim outlined how to go about getting a ride assignment and if you are remotely interested, it's a great opportunity.

I don't know about the guy at CP that dances, but I've seen him there many times. Some of us refer to him as "the Woo Guy."

The guy that dances in lines at Cedar Point is not the Rotor man, he is the WOO guy. Rotor man took number 1050 on the Conneaut Blue Streak on Saturday. He has also ridden their Round-Up 312 times. I took number 1003 with him during my break, and we made sure he had front seat for 1000. I know Fred still works somewhere in Niles.

I remember that guy too! Forgot about him for years. Thing I remember about him is when the rotor got going his shirt would go up and youd see his beer belly. Ah, pleasant memories.

So is Fred the reason for the strict "get off the ride and get back in line" rule at GL (even if no one else is waiting for the ride)? None of the other CF parks have I seen this rule so firmly held.

I doubt it.

I doubt it too, We just inforce it, they wouldn't make the rule, and have us uphold by it unless there was a reason for it.

thats odd... every time i've been too a CF park they have it strictly upheld.