Night of Thunder

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 12:23 pm

http://www.rideworld.com/boards/index.p ... topic=1477

Post by **AMartin777** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 3:47 pm

Thanks for posting the link Jon. I've responded...

Not really into anything but the event and maybe the water park on Sunday before I head back... BTW - Are we riding together on Friday night or are you heading out Saturday morning?

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 4:33 pm

I would definitely be interested in carpooling if it is a possibility, because that's a hell of a drive for everyone to make separately! My last class on Friday ends at 11:05 AM, and my first class on Monday starts at 10:15 AM, so I am free anywhere in between those times.

Post by **AMartin777** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 8:45 am

I plan to take off from work at 4 on the Friday and head out. We should definitely carpool. I'm gonna go ahead and book the same cabin, if I can get it, so your welcome to stay if you want to put in some $$ like before.

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:31 am

I would be up for that. So who else is going?

Post by **AMartin777** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 3:00 pm

Well, I hope that Phil is going. It's a little too far out for him to know probably.

Hey Pollo, you going to the NOT on September 17th???

Barb will probably go but John will be out of the country (Turkey) with the Reserves.

Post by **AMartin777** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:12 am

I have the same cabin we had before reserved for the 16th and 17th!

Jon, do you have anybody else coming with you? (roommate, etc.) and Jay, your still unsure due to your new job right?

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:57 am

I mentioned it to Matthew earlier and he said he was interested, but it will probably be a while before he knows for sure.

JamminJ · Post by **JamminJ** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 1:22 am

Actually, since my parents had some points left, we're getting a condo for that weekend.. I'm imagining it won't be too hard to get off work by then.

Post by **AMartin777** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:11 am

awesomefied Jay! Well, you guys know that all are welcome to stay at the cabin.

Now it's just down to finding out about Pollo...

coasterdave · Post by **coasterdave** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:04 pm

Chances are really good that I will be there, well 100 % chance that is. It is great living right down the road abit from Dollywood.

Post by **AMartin777** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 1:31 pm

Dave, you better be there! I didn't get a chance to hang out with you on the DW trip earlier this year.

I was hoping that "The Wild Man" might re-appear at SFOG on the 11th but, alas I understand that it doesn't always work out.

I guess "The Wild Man" could appear at NOT but, he likes it fast and rough. Fast we got, rough.... not a bit. Though, I think it might be a treat to take him through a trip on BF... I mean, I think he can appreciate a rough riding coaster that takes you through burning buildings and cheesy audio??

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 7:39 pm

ERT on Thunderhead has been reduced to one hour... They are waiting till an hour after park close to start it though, so it should be sufficiently dark.

Post by **AMartin777** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 8:44 am

Well, we will make the best of it regardless of the ERT time. I'm just glad we are all going which will make the time spent fun.

That being said, the explanation given by Dollywood doesn't strike me as based on any logical assessment. I take personal responsibility for myself at all times when riding any coaster in any park. I never become complacent about restraining myself properly on a ride regardless of whether it is during an ERT session or regular park hours. The suggestion is, because I am an "enthusiast" (a very subjective term at best), I will allow myself to lapse into a state of irresponsibility while riding over an extended period of time. I am offended by the supposition though I temper that feeling against the position that the park has to take when considering the "enthusiast" community as a whole.

coasterdave · Post by **coasterdave** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 6:39 pm

Just abit of a heads up for all that are attending Night of Thunder. The Grand Rod Run is once again the same weekend as NOT2. If you have not looked for a place to stay then you really should think about doing so.

Guess it will be the backwoods way into Dollywood for me again.