Gurnee Park in Winter
- BrianPlencner
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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.
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.
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Mr. Brian Plencner
SFGAm Employee: 1988-1992
Mr. Brian Plencner
SFGAm Employee: 1988-1992
- redfishpaw
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- redfishpaw
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Thanks to Tech Services 1
Here is one of the Z Force with snow
http://www.greatamericaparks.com/images ... 138&pos=15
Here is one of the Z Force with snow
http://www.greatamericaparks.com/images ... 138&pos=15
- redfishpaw
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- Tech Services 1
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Oh boy, you would think I would know, wouldn't you?redfishpaw wrote:I would guess maybe 85, the photo belongs to Tech Services 1, so he would know.
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 . . . )
Technical Services technician
Gurnee park '81 - '86
Eegads, has it been that long?
Gurnee park '81 - '86
Eegads, has it been that long?
Those are the Fiddler's Fling cars, the bar is for the overhang:
http://www.greatamericaparks.com/sg/rid ... ing001.jpg
http://www.greatamericaparks.com/sg/rid ... ing001.jpg
The rides are GREAT, the shows are GREAT, the fun is GREAT, at Marriott's Great America! REMEMBER Marriott's GREAT AMERICA, REMEMBER Marriott's GREAT AMERICA!
- Tech Services 1
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Ah yes!that_guy wrote:Those are the Fiddler's Fling cars, the bar is for the overhang:
http://www.greatamericaparks.com/sg/rid ... ing001.jpg
Thank you for reviving those lazy little cells in the back of my skull!
PPG
Technical Services technician
Gurnee park '81 - '86
Eegads, has it been that long?
Gurnee park '81 - '86
Eegads, has it been that long?
- Tech Services 1
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Hey Jeff,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
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
Technical Services technician
Gurnee park '81 - '86
Eegads, has it been that long?
Gurnee park '81 - '86
Eegads, has it been that long?