Kawana

Since you asked... chiropractor.

^^^ Make that three. I enjoyed meeting you, and talking to you on the way back from the event. I hope that picture I took of you turned out, and I hope Disney was fun. I actually thought the same thing about the GWL tour, but I guess it's better than nothing, right? Hopefully the 21st will placate those who were disappointed, myself included.

^^ I wish it was that easy for me. At my POE, Saturdays are in high demand. It's one of those things where you have to work a couple to get one off, unless you want to use up all your vacation days. If I can't swing the 9th, I'll be there for sure on the 10th. It's more than likely one or the other really. Don't know if Elina will be up for two straight days of KI madness.

Quick question. For events like these, does one typically have to sign up to attend both days, or can one attend their choice of days? I ask because obtaining the day off from work could be hairy.

I seriously doubt that Mr. Helbig was trying to be rude to their staff. It seems to be nothing more than a little ribbing to generate more money for charity. If one site can do it, why can't the other?

Well, once you get to know what people look like, you'd be surprised at who's actually at the park at a given time. I've run into Gator, Topgun 1993, Beast 1979, PKIboy, Tubaman, and others while at the park. Obviously, attending the KIC events is a good way to meet up with folks, and I've seen others state that they are going to the park on a certain day and if anyone else is going, maybe they meet up. Hope this helps.

^^ Don't you hate when that happens?

Thanks, that one was one that I wanted to get from the day I learned of us all being in our socks, just too weird to pass up. I agree with standbyme, through everyone's PTRs, someone who wasn't there, can pretty much feel like they were. Glad I could help. iChase, the funny part was that through your other picture posts, I knew what you looked like, but I should have introduced myself anyway. I'll make it a point to on the 21st.

I figured you all got tickets, I was just saying that because a trip to Florida is not in my immediate plans, I didn't enter or even visit the site.

I would try, but since there's no way I'm getting near Fla this year, I'll let someone else win.

Too right. That area will be crowded anyway because the entrance and exit should be very close to each other, right? I don't know if it was intentional, but he did wear a red shirt and a yellow tie.

Thanks for the kind words. I always get a kick out of things when people read my TRs.

I wanted to ask Don about those on Saturday, but I figured he wouldn't have an answer or wouldn't want to answer. Oh, well, live and learn.

Yep, that was me. I'm still a noob when it comes to taking pictures, but I try my best anyway.

Let me start by saying thank you to the KIC staff. Thank you for thinking of us and putting this together, and thank you for running or operating this site. Since I've been a little slow in writing/producing this PTR, I'll save you all from seeing photos from other TRs and try to show my unique "talents." Plus, I really didn't take that many photos in all actuality. (much to my surprise) Elina and I arrived at the lodge at around 2:40 or so and finally found a parking spot at aroud 2:50. Man were they busy!!! Once we enter, I see Beast1979 snapping away with his camera probably up to shot 200 or so. I stride over and see Gator and I tell him how much I loved his Beach TR. I then see Gordon Bombay, and we check in. After he brands us KICers, we're escorted to the conference center where everyone else is waiting. We're split up, and I'm in the group with the GWL staffer in the pink shirt. Somewhere after the first room, I believe the groups melded together and formed new supergroups because our group ended up with a different guide. Eventually we make our way to the waterpark portion of the lodge. I must say that I felt a little wierd staring through that glass as if the guests in the waterpark were test subjects or something. We were shown the "water rollercoaster" and we got to ask questions and generally observe the area. I kept waiting for this bucket to dump but I never got to see it. I decided to move my giant self from the front of the group so everyone else could see the waterpark which was appreciated by at least one person. Somehow our group missed the arcade portion but I would have just been distracted anyway. I did like the names of their restaurants, especially this one. I obviously took this picture, but for the life of me I can't remember where it was located. I must have thought it was neat, right? After what seems like 15-20 minutes, the collective group is ready to make the walk over to the International Restaurant. I'll say this, the walk was a little tenuous, but nothing that the previous week hadn't prepared me for. KI looked very peaceful covered in the snow, almost like a totally different place. Jasper this one's for you. Our group was very large as you can see and we made our way up to the restaurant,stopping by admissions, of course. I'll admit that taking off my shoes was a wierd feeling, but we were all in it together. After eating and a little help from Avatar it was time for the guest speakers to, well speak. I thourougly enjoyed each presentation, big thanks to Nick Licastro, Robbie Zerhusen, and Don Helbig for taking time to speak to us about the park. After the trivia was concluded (with Don's seemingly impossible answers, I still think the length of the first hill is 5282 feet) it was time to say goodbye to the park. To all those I met, it was a blast to finally meet you, and if I didn't get to introduce myself, I apologize for perhaps we'll meet again at another KIC event. I know it's shorter than my usual fare but thanks for reading, I know it's not the special one I had planned, but that one will be coming soon after opening day.

Thanks for the PTR, Ronny. Also, thanks for snapping me at my menacing best. It was good to see you again along with all the mods and such. The food was great, I love Subway, and I had two also. Great event all the way around.

I didn't take any photos of my food either. I was too busy eating it. Thanks for the PTR, and thanks for not getting mad at me about confusing you with your friend.

^ I'd expect nothing less from you chef. Jackson, I was also in the same group as you and I helped your "Trooper Mom" figure out who to see to check in. I got a kick out of either you or Mom pointing to the Purdue score on the TV in the first room. Thanks for the PTR.

Hey!!! I'm in the large group waiting to be let in photo. I'm right in the middle with the white shoes. Thanks for the PTR. I did see you there but neglected to introduce myself as you were, it looked, in a conversation.

I'll be adding my own very soon. So there's one more you can check BeastinNight.

Thanks for the PTR. Sorry I didn't get to meet you, maybe next time.

Ooooooh, I didn't see that or I would've taken one. Sorry.

I'll be posting my trip report as soon as I finish it. Jasper, I got you a photo of DT, just like I said I would.(along with every other member too )

I didn't know if you knew that was me or not. I failed to introduce myself. Sorry.

Make up for it? A two day event with 3 ERT sessions, walkbacks and more, making up for the Season Pass Preview Night? Doubt it. OK, I meant for me then. I'm assuming at least one ERT session will be on Diamondback, so that's what I was thinking. I'm still going to try to come.