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I think the wasps came back and stole the webcam.

and it's hard to see but it looks like Casper the Friendly White Crane was lifting a grey support. Terpy you crack me up. This is probably already well known and topic for a different thred but do you guys get together @ KI? Like a KICentral day?

yeah we've become bored because ground work is not all that exciting. Back on topic, is anyone as excited about the ravine as I am. I think they did an awesome job using the land. Plus, with the minimilist supports, stadium seating and open air design we're gonna feel lilke we are attached to nothing.

I really don't see them going then. Time will tell and I'll humbly (is that a word?) hang my head if I'm wrong about all this.

Thnx. I still think DT's time is marked. It is so dated, aged, leaking water everywhere and the AC has to be expensive. With all the rides moved to the WT midway and the rest of the park delightfully packed with great coasters, I think CP is going to put a major attraction right up front. Either DT goes or those large buildings, I think they've got games or something in the front and no clue what else is in them. Go to mapquest or something and check out the arial photography and tell me what you think... Like I need to ask for that.

Beast1979 is in highschool from what I can tell and I'm sure we all said stuff like that when we we're younger. And quite the meteorologist to be! I agree with several above about prep work. Look how long they spent clearing land and pouring footers. There's been a ton of progress it's just not as exciting as watching track or supports go up.

That's what I had read but Railrider and tigellinius (sp?) seemed to have info otherwise. I do think something big is coming to the front of the park and if you look at arials of the area, something has to go. I really don't know about DT going I had just read it in a lot of forums from folks who have been right on in the past. Obviously CP doesn't want to hurt their coaster count. It's also got AC and a lot of people ride it to get out of the heat. IDK I'm sure someone will have something to say.

So is DD still up for sale or not?

I've seen pictures of one are that was retracked. I don't think they're doing the whole thing. I wish they would do something so they can cut down on the trims. CP could still get a pretty major attraction. Look how little info was know about Skyhawk. It kina came out of nowhere. There's also been markings in the park but we really don't know what they're for. Supposedly they have a long term committment with Intamin and still have one more coaster to but from them. They do have a sordid relationship though after reinforcements needed on Wicked and the heartline had to be removed from Mav. There's a lot of talk on forums about a major attraction in 2010 or 2011. We know Demon drop is up for sale and if they don't find a buyer apparently they're going to move it. Disaster Transport has been on the chopping block for a long time. That would leave a great spot for a large ride right at the front of the park. That's what I know, not that I'm of any authority.

1. Ur crazy BEAST1979 but I like u. 2. I was just looking at the early construction pics from Apr-Jul and was really cool. I kinda forgot what everything used to look like and how much they have really done for this coaster. Everyone should check them out if they havn't recently. 3. Go away wind so we can see some more vertical construction.

I really think some B&M designs border on art and Diamondback is definitely one of them. Like the one above, so many of the pics just look beautiful. Great colors too!

Clifford has the piece attached. I think they're about to get it off the ground.

Different strokes for different folks I guess. I understand the element of surprise and when I took my friend on Mav he knew nothing about it and that would have been cool... he thought the ride was done when we entered under the station and started asking me what was up with the first hill when we launched. That was a great pic. However, I love watching the webcams and seing how they actually coordinate getting those huge pieces of steel in place. IO get excited watching the progress and looking at old construction pics and remembering when that was all we knew. It's kinda become a hobby. Besides, it gives us something to do on the offseason.

Test said Hades I say Maverick

That is a nice video. As a newbie I've gotta give everyone credit who puts media into this site credit. From the arial photography to that video above, I've been impressed.

There's a lot fo activity today... of course it's not as exciting as when the other crew is working on the actual track but it's good for a Fri. The augger was running and there was a cement truck on the former 'beast island' so we should see some new footers. A crew was working on the station too... looked like they were doing srtuctural stuff.

I thought it was 95 degree drop??? http://www.rcdb.com/id3570.htm Your right, I'm just accident prone/forgetful.

I'm going for the back. I love hanging over a big hill but it kinda lost it's effect after TTD and MF. Coming over the hill with some speed is a great feeling, take Maverick's first hill as a perfect example (obviously the 97 angle adds to the effect).