Gurnee Park in Winter

jonrev · Post by **jonrev** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 10:43 pm

photo doesn't work

BrianPlencner · Post by **BrianPlencner** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 4:02 am

Sorry about that. Photo should now work.

The problem I run into is that with me hosting the pictures myself, I need to post them with both URL's at first (Internal to my LAN, and then the one that everyone else will see). Problem is, if I don't VPN into my Company's network to test the external link, I don't know if its working or not. Last night I was in a bit of a hurry to post this, and did not want to connect up my laptop and VPN in. Guess next time I'll be more carefull.

So, thanks for letting me know, and sorry about the bad link.

Mr. D.T. · Post by **Mr. D.T.** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 9:33 am

Now they could use it for sledding and ice skating.

that_guy · Post by **that_guy** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 9:44 am

Cool, I wish it snowed over here…

jonrev · Post by **jonrev** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:37 am

SFGAm should do what Kings Island does. Open the park during the holiday season and do something like Fright Fest, but with holiday theme.

redfishpaw · Post by **redfishpaw** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:02 pm

Nice work Brian, thanks for the winter photo

Mr. D.T. · Post by **Mr. D.T.** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:47 am

Thanks for the winter photo too. But I wish I were full time so I could submit more pictures.

redfishpaw · Post by **redfishpaw** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 7:42 am

Thanks to Tech Services 1
Here is one of the Z Force with snow
http://www.greatamericaparks.com/images ... 138&pos=15

JW65 · Post by **JW65** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:40 am

Thanks Redfishpaw...awesome picture of Z-Force in the snow. I wonder what year the picture was taken?

redfishpaw · Post by **redfishpaw** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:18 am

I would guess maybe 85, the photo belongs to Tech Services 1, so he would know.

Tech Services 1 · Post by **Tech Services 1** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 5:52 pm

redfishpaw wrote:I would guess maybe 85, the photo belongs to Tech Services 1, so he would know.

Oh boy, you would think I would know, wouldn't you?

I'm guessing it was the winter of '85-'86, but I can't say for sure!

One thing I want to point out in the middle of picture-
Look for the row of "cars" lined up along the road that turns to the right. I can't remember what ride they belonged to . . . blue-ish silver with a bar curving over the top. I believe the curved bar is what attached them to their ride. Surely someone here knows where they came from!

During the winter, the cars from many of the rides were removed and lined up in various places along the service roads, awaiting their turn in the Facilities shop for refurbishing. (and there was a time, long ago, when I knew where they all belonged . . .

)

that_guy · Post by **that_guy** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:05 pm

Those are the Fiddler's Fling cars, the bar is for the overhang:

http://www.greatamericaparks.com/sg/rid ... ing001.jpg

Tech Services 1 · Post by **Tech Services 1** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 7:20 pm

that_guy wrote:Those are the Fiddler's Fling cars, the bar is for the overhang:

http://www.greatamericaparks.com/sg/rid ... ing001.jpg

Ah yes!

Thank you for reviving those lazy little cells in the back of my skull!

PPG

JW65 · Post by **JW65** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 8:10 am

Hey Tech Services 1...

Do those little cells of yours recall where more winter pics from Gurnee live?
If so, I'd appreciate seeing "all" of them....call me selfish! Thanks for the two you did post.

Jeff

Tech Services 1 · Post by **Tech Services 1** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 10:37 am

JW65 wrote:Hey Tech Services 1...

Do those little cells of yours recall where more winter pics from Gurnee live?
If so, I'd appreciate seeing "all" of them....call me selfish! Thanks for the two you did post.

Jeff

Hey Jeff,
There are seven pics in my album "Winter in Gurnee":
http://www.greatamericaparks.com/images ... p?album=32

I know I have some more; it's just a matter of finding time to scan them and post 'em on this site.

Not to be a tease, but if you like winter pics and ride construction pics, wait until you see the White Water Rampage album I'm putting together!

PPG