Carowinds Opening Day 2006! Cold and Bold!

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Carowinds Opening Day 2006! Cold and Bold!

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March 25 arrives and it's time for another opening day at our home park Carowinds!

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The local IHOP Serves up the morning breakfast. An opening day tradition!

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The whole Whootah Crew shows up for the morning grub

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Even Jay's brother managed to roll out of bed... literally Man, that hair could go on ebay for about $1000

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The Miller's look on

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Even Roller "nuts" is there!

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We soon made our way out to the morning construction tour meeting area behind the park. You should try out a REAL one jon!

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Here's where the new wavepool will be going in! Jarvis's personal changing area is the small building on the left.

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There are some great views from the top of "The Abyss"

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Phil and Jon assume the position.... Uhh.. you might be there a while guys.

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It was definitly on the chilly side this year.

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The Crew stops for a shot at the entrance to Top Gun! Still one of the best inverts ever!

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Max had arranged the morning construction tour and joined the Whootah crew as we waited for the temperature to rise enough for the coasters to run.

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Soon all the rides were humming and we started the rounds!

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Eric (ChargerCrazy on CC) caught up with the crew and joined us for the day

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Jonathan prepares for a trip on Hurler which was runing really well. The retracking of the turns has really helped this coaster tremendously. The air-time was abundant even in the cold.

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The brain freeze starts to set in a little

Rides on Hurler, Carolina Cyclone and the Flyers are followed by....

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FOOD!

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Hello ladies. I'm am available at all coaster events if your looking for some real "ride" time.

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Jay adds a little "condiment" to his lunch!

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I'm really offended by Jay's "symbolic gesture"

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Richochet allways delivers the goods.

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Jay finally meets his demise and is buried under the first drop of Vortex... as he would have wanted that way.

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What are you doing!!! Your suppose to be playing dead!!!

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But no! He's very much alive and surprised by the naked man behind the green curtain.

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Phil poses for a picture in front of the vintage poster of his uncle wilbur.

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Scooby is the dawg/man!

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Many rides later we finish our day with a final ride on Top Gun!

Opening day was great! Thanks to everyone for everything. The season has officially begun!
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Post by chargercrazy »

I had a great time out in the cold with you guys. Let me know when you are coming back to the park and I'll try to meet you there.
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