28-08-2008 10:52

MrForbes

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We went there last year and could not overcome the engineer's grasp of probability.....so we stayed off the rides. But we did have fun looking at the structures.

28-08-2008 11:23

Koko Ed

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Such things scare us mere mortals as well. That's why I stay off of things like that.

28-08-2008 12:09

IndySam

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Is Andy wearing a Star Trek shirt?

28-08-2008 12:30

JaneYoung

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That's looking like one of the polos from IRI 2008. The yellow that we are looking at is the state of Indiana with the I as part of it.

I might be wrong but I think that's what it is. The men's were this light blue color, the women's were a light aqua. It was the judges' shirt.

That looks like a hair raising adventure.

28-08-2008 12:32

Madison

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Is it that you don't trust magnetism, Andy, or is that you don't trust the bolts holding the magnets in place?

For those who're curious: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy9zpEbHx7E

28-08-2008 12:36

acdcfan259

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This should be renamed how to scare anybody. Did you guys go on any of the other rides?

28-08-2008 12:43

MrForbes

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btw, what was Andy doing in Vegas so recently? My son and I were there Saturday night on our way back from Speed Week at Bonneville.

28-08-2008 12:49

Elgin Clock

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I'm sure if you think that's too scary, then you won't be trying this one any time soon:

http://www.extremeworld.com/attractions/terminal%5Fvelocity/

Think bungee jumping, but without the cord.

Since I've already done bungee jumping, this one is def. on on my to-do list.
Someday... Now just to figure out how & when to make it to Wisconsin.

Oh, the X-Scream is also on my list.
Yeah, I'm a bit of an adrenaline junkie.


Edit:
And.. Ahahahhahaha! Nice Sputnik shirt.woot.com shirt there!

28-08-2008 12:52

acdcfan259

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You must of watched the same show I did that was on not too long ago?

28-08-2008 12:54

Elgin Clock

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Indeed I did. Extreme Thrill Rides or something like that.
The X Scream, & Terminal Velocity was shown, as well as some others, like Kingda-Ka from Six Flags over NJ.

I tried going on Kingda-Ka, but it was closed due to some bad weather the day I was there.

28-08-2008 13:10

dlavery

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Andy was not wearing a Star Trek shirt. However, on a curiously related note, ask Greg where he went right after the trip to the top of Stratosphere... (I wouldn't go with him this year either. The idea of the NASA guy wandering through the Star Trek Experience was just a touch too nerdy, even for me).



-dave



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28-08-2008 13:34

Greg Needel

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Dave I am sure at some point in your life you will look back and be sad that you never visited the star trek experience, as it is closing for good next week.

And no, those pictures of me in the enterprise captains chair will never make it to chiefdelphi.

28-08-2008 13:55

KF987

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The x scream has been stuck twice hanging over the side of the stratosphere here in vegas a couple of times. The only reason i will not go on the ride...

-Keaton

28-08-2008 13:59

Vince lau

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i want to try that, it looks fun

28-08-2008 14:32

dlavery

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Heh, heh, heh, wanna bet?

For unto us, God hath given Heidi. And Heidi is adorned with Photoshop. And from Photoshop shall spring forth all forms of images, both amusing and profane. And none shall be safe from the Photoshop-wielding Heidi.

-dave


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28-08-2008 14:35

JaneYoung

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Key word - Tribbles.
Then Tribbles.

Then more Tribbles.

Greg + Tribbles = Trouble.

28-08-2008 14:40

Greg Needel

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Can we change the focus of this thread back to Andy and how he almost wet his pants on those 3 rides?

28-08-2008 15:00

dlavery

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Meanwhile, those of us stuck back on terra firma were off having other adventures like this.


-dave

28-08-2008 15:10

IndySam

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Walking on Fremont St? OOOOO feel the rush!

28-08-2008 15:57

Alan Anderson

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You missed a good show. I hope it gets resurrected somewhere after its stint at the Hilton is over.

The last time I was in Las Vegas, I...um...experienced the Star Trek Experience with a party of Klingon language enthusaists. About half of the group had dressed the part, complete with forehead ridges. The reactions of a couple of the cast members when we came into view were nearly worth the price of admission all by themselves.

And the moment when the voice on the intercom explains and apologizes for the rough ride ("The Klingons got in a few good shots") was amazing, as we all reacted spontaneously with cheers and gestures of triumph. It couldn't have been more perfect if we had rehearsed it. Our "escort" almost fell to the floor laughing.

28-08-2008 16:25

s_forbes

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Hey, how did you know that I was walking down Fremont Street last weekend?

28-08-2008 16:48

MrForbes

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Looks better at night.

(photo taken by Steve at 9:21 pm 8/22/2008)

28-08-2008 17:30

dlavery

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Walking on Fremont Street? Meh, not so much. Almost getting arrested on Fremont Street? Slightly more exciting.

28-08-2008 17:37

Wayne C.

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if you really want to scare them drop a handful of chopped up bolts in the bottom of the ride just before they get in dont "NOTICE THEM " until the restraining bar is down and the ride is starting to move.


(DON'T ACTUALLY TRY THAT- GOD KNOWS WHAT THEY MIGHT FOUL UP)

28-08-2008 17:57

Koko Ed

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You look like you fainted in that picture Greg.

28-08-2008 18:11

Greg Needel

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actually I was quite awake on that ride. It is hard to pass out with gallons of adrenalin pumping through your system.

28-08-2008 18:39

JB987

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On a related note...it was a pleasure to share a beverage or two with you guys last Friday, and a thousand thanks, Andy, for hand delivering the beta test plaction wheels! And all we had to do was offer you an opportunity to see Greg pee his pants...but now we hear it was the other way around???

This thread reveals just a small subset of the many great reasons to come out to our regional, and Team 987 welcomes everyone to "try their luck" at our 5th regional...

28-08-2008 20:27

DonRotolo

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Ah, so that's what it's been all my life - that rational knowledge of the way welds break, fasteners fail with cyclic loading, strength of materials, faulty slide rules, and so on. And, that's from an electrical guy...

There are SO many ways to kill yourself, and maybe even have fun doing it, that a roller coaster (one nightmare) atop a tall building (another nightmare - I have several) would simply make me pass out before anything could happen.

...and that's the REAL reason the panning system was invented - the Mars stuff was just a cover story...

Don

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28-08-2008 20:43

MissInformation

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Wow... the way I read this is that Dave thinks I'm a gift from God... with flattery like that, I'll photoshop what you want... just tell me what you need.

Heidi

29-08-2008 06:29

Wayne Doenges

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My wife and I were in Vegas a few years back. We rode the roller coaster at the top of the Stratosphere. What a ride I had no intention of going on the ones that put you over the edge of the Sphere.
We also did the ST experience. There was a ST convention going on thet we didn't know about We would have loved to bring our uniforms with us (See WAI) I loved the announcement when you arrived at the hotel on the monorail. They used a Borg voice.
We also did the back stage tour.

29-08-2008 08:23

IndySam

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Listen to Wayne, he's an Admiral!

29-08-2008 08:56

Elgin Clock

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So, is everything in Vegas the nice price of 99 cents, minus bail money & drive-thru weddings?
Sure seems that way from the prices on the signs in that picture.

29-08-2008 17:39

Protronie

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As someone that worked for a traveling midway for two years (#1 man on a '63 Herrshan Skywheel thats the big yellow double ferris wheel) all I can say is you guys are nuts... I'd never go on any ride unless I put it up. And one on top a building? NO WAY!

Thankfully what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas

-p

30-08-2008 09:57

IKE

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Some friends and I went to Cedar point a couple weeks back. While I truly enjoyed all of the rides, the pictures would have appeared to be a mix between horror and me being tortured.
Overall a great trip and we figured out how to ride the MeanStreak without it beating you up.
I think our next outing will have to be NJ to ride the King...

30-08-2008 11:08

Madison

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I always thought that the best way to ride Mean Streak without getting beaten up was not to ride it at all.

Kingda Ka isn't all that it's cracked up to be, but if you like Top Thrill Dragster, maybe it'll be something you like more than I do. Great Adventure's El Toro is really why you want to head to New Jersey.

30-08-2008 14:45

IKE

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The secret to the meanstreak is to pull yourself forward off of the back of the seat. This actually makes it a very enjoyable ride. We talked an enthusiast, who had written off Meanstreak, into trying it. He enjoyed it su much, we all rode it again.

Top thrill was a neat experience, but Millenium was a much better ride though. I like a good slow climb to build anticipation.