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by thadpk
Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:35 pm
Forum: Gurnee
Topic: Park Music for 2007
Replies: 6
Views: 11251

Hello all! Been away from the boards for a spell, but am back... Went to the park and enjoyed it as always... My question is this: What is up with the Moog Music I heard playing whilst in line for V2? There were several songs utilizing the Moog, and I almost felt as if I was walking onto the set of ...
by thadpk
Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:14 am
Forum: Gurnee
Topic: Highway Sign: Check out this pic I found!
Replies: 24
Views: 41516

This sign is pretty bad.... Does anyone know where to old one went?
by thadpk
Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:00 am
Forum: Rides
Topic: Gurnee top 5 of all time
Replies: 19
Views: 57115

Shockwave
Demon
Raging Bull
Viper
Tidal Wave
by thadpk
Mon Jun 05, 2006 4:41 am
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: 1984 Movie "Dreams Come True" has rare Gurnee Eagl
Replies: 6
Views: 11961

Redfish... Those are some excellent videos! Well done:)
by thadpk
Fri Mar 10, 2006 3:50 am
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: 1984 Movie "Dreams Come True" has rare Gurnee Eagl
Replies: 6
Views: 11961

Well, I have used redfishpaw's link as stated above and uploaded the clip....I will say it is quite slow, so if anyone knows of a faster site, please let me know... The clip has no sound, and is a bit dark... But offers a little known clip of the eagle near it's birth! Did anyone on this site work a...
by thadpk
Wed Mar 08, 2006 4:26 am
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: 1984 Movie "Dreams Come True" has rare Gurnee Eagl
Replies: 6
Views: 11961

1984 Movie "Dreams Come True" has rare Gurnee Eagl

The 1984 Troma Entertainment movie "Dreams Come True" contains a rare, virtually unknown scene featuring the two stars riding the American Eagle at night! This movie was predominately filmed in my hometown of Oshkosh, WI. I have the clip from the movie on my hard drive, and if there is a w...
by thadpk
Wed Mar 08, 2006 1:47 am
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: What GREAT AMERICA did you live near?
Replies: 34
Views: 54065

Gurnee... About 1 1/2 hours north in Oshkosh,WI.... How I envy all of you who had the blessed opportunity to work at this wonderful place.... :)
by thadpk
Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:08 pm
Forum: Remembering Marriott's GREAT AMERICA
Topic: First Visit Date and Memories
Replies: 29
Views: 44939

The first visit was back in 1988. I remember the 1st rollercaoster I ever rode in my life was that day, and it was the Whizzer... I recall not being too impressed by it, but when I went on Shockwave, which was all the rage, it more than made up for my dissapointment... I LOVED that coaster, even tho...