|
| Author |
Message |
Gunkey Monkey
Site Admin
User is Offline
Joined: 01 Jul 2007
Posts: 1102
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
|
| Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:53 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I have for the longest time held back what I really want to say and I, personally, am at the brink of just saying "The hell with it" and just dump this site but I know that Cedar Fair would rejoice if I did that and I'm not about give them the satisfaction. I want to be the thorn in their sides and the burr in their asses.
As the owner of this site I am getting fed up with the Russian Roulette regarding the Dipper. I am not pleased that we, that is members of GLT, are being singled out and are held hostage by what we say on these boards about CF or Dipper's owner. I have no ill feelings towards Coasterowner as I am glad that he stepped in and bought the ride but I think that it should be pointed out that any ill feelings, thoughts, and expressions posted on this site are towards the cowards in Sandusky who rightfully deserve it. Coasterowner, don't take what we say as personal but at the same time don't put guns to our heads.
This site is not just about Big Dipper. It's about keeping the park's memory alive even though that coaster has played a very big role in the park. From what I have seen we are the last remaining site devoted solely to Geauga Lake on the Web and it's important that this park and its history not fade into the sunset. You just can't erase 119-years of history and just tell us to "Let it go" or "Get over it". It's just not happening.
Coasterdad, if you want to delete or edit this post, go for it.
_________________
On September 21, 2007, a historic 119-year old amusement park had been secretly murdered. Never forget it. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
D Mitch
Beaver Land Mine Ride
User is Offline
Joined: 01 Apr 2009
Posts: 26
|
| Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:39 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I would say to coasterowner don't interpret these posts as attacks. It takes a lot to stir Gunkey up like that, the questions posed in the last 5 posts have been asked by people far outside these boards.
You have no obligation to share any information, but the lack of information and reactions to aspects of your prior posts have led to the questions that you see.
If there is good news eventually announced, people will cheer it, you, the owner and Cedar Fair. I too do not see how a few comments or questions here could jeopardize that.
Remember, some of us were interviewed by the broadcast and print media last April and had nothing negative to say about you or the owner when we had an audience of thousands. That should far outweigh a few comments here seen by a handful of people, and frankly I don't see much at all around here lately that is even all that negative.
Finally, I think ffejie hit the nail on the head, the continuing feelings about Geauga Lake represent a great opportunity:
| ffejie wrote: |
The way things are going I believe that one day in the near future we will be able to say
"Remember when they re-opened the Big Dipper and the line over a hour long?"
I can't wait to remember that!! |
Dave
Last edited by D Mitch on Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:12 am; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ffejie
Thunder Falls
User is Offline
Joined: 18 Jun 2008
Posts: 793
|
| Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:47 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Ray P wrote: |
| Ffejie, you know I don’t have any bad things to say about you… |
No problem Ray. You are deeply respected by me. I was just trying to look at things differently and try to weed out my feelings against what we know as to be the situation right now. I am very very upset about our park being closed and I was very spitefull for a long time ( will never be over it), however A person did buy Dipper and it is still standing. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
TBone8n69
Riptide Run
User is Offline
Joined: 09 May 2008
Posts: 340
Location: Akron,oh
|
| Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:58 pm Post subject: |
|
|
WOW! Nice post Gunkey, thats about how I feel! I check this site out almost everyday, even though I don't post all the time, I still check on everyone that comes on here just to see whats going on. Unlike CF, we actually care about something, other than money.
As for ffejie, I too cant wait to see dipper's line!
_________________
(ACFG)Anti-Cedar Fair Group |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
coasterdad
Site Admin
User is Offline
Joined: 01 Jul 2007
Posts: 2153
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:02 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Gunkey Monkey wrote: |
| Coasterdad, if you want to delete or edit this post, go for it. |
There is no way I would edit or delete anything said so far in this thread. Ive held back a lot of what I have known and needs to be said for a long time as many people already know. Its important that certain people realize its not only me that feels this way.
_________________
GL's demise was caused by one mans foolish greed.
In the end the truth will come out as it always does. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
andieo
Beaver Land Mine Ride
User is Offline
Joined: 17 Jun 2008
Posts: 12
|
| Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 3:26 pm Post subject: |
|
|
As a shareholder, I have every right to state my disgust with FUN. Whether on this sight or at the shareholder meetings, we have a right to our concerns. Coasterowner and the real "coaster owner" have no right to make idle threats to anyone on this sight . The people on this sight are simply sharing their feelings, memories, and desires. "Coaster owner" made a business decision to buy the coaster and is trying to proflt from it. There is no fault in that. We've all seen the attempts to sell the Dipper. It hasnt worked out. But to blame the people who truly loved park because the opportunity you thought you had has not worked out as planned, is utterly repulsive. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dsloban
Thunderhawk
User is Offline
Joined: 19 Jul 2007
Posts: 1073
|
| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:02 am Post subject: |
|
|
I can't beieve it is two years already when our parkgot the ax! I remember the day really well. I try to keep positive and hopeful for the future of the Dipper and the land which our great park once operated! I miss Geauga Lake! I like I have said before, they may have taken our park away, but they the memories will alway remain in our hearts!
_________________
Life is like a rollercoaster. It is full of ups and downs! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
wharfier
Beaver Land Mine Ride
User is Offline
Joined: 25 Jul 2007
Posts: 96
Location: Parma, Oh
|
| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:10 am Post subject: |
|
|
Welcome to America, the home to FREEDOM OF SPEECH!!! We may not like or agree with everything we hear in life, but we all have CHOICE'S. I did not like things that were said about Geauga Lake or it's fans at another site, so I made a CHOICE and stopped visiting that site.
We are a small group here who happen to love and miss our park and NO ONE will tell me that I should not speak my mind about it or Cedar Fair! They did not give any consideration towards my feelings and I will not give any towards theirs. Yes, they have the right to make those decisions, but to lie about it makes me angry. They knew the park was closing for good at the end of the season, I knew for a fact two weeks before Oktoberfest. If my feelings towards Cedar Fair offends anybody, that's not my problem.
I agree that any plans for the Big Dipper is fantastic and I applaud them. My complaints have nothing to do with anyone outside of Cedar Fair. However, the handling of Dippers secured future would have been a nice gesture on CF's part. After all, it is only one item out of a large park.
_________________
CEDAR UNFAIR COWARDS!!!!!
http://www.geaugalakefuntimes.com/ |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
KinzelKnew
Beaver Land Mine Ride
User is Offline
Joined: 26 Aug 2008
Posts: 97
|
| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:16 am Post subject: |
|
|
Anyone who can come up with a plan for Dipper should be applauded, problem is it wont be "coasterowner". After over a year he has failed to come up with any significant plan as the ride sits and rots. I wish I could say this guy is legit but I have a bad feeling we are all being strung along here. That's all I will say for now. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
BigDipperLover
Double Loop
User is Offline
Joined: 01 Nov 2007
Posts: 227
Location: Brunswick, Ohio
|
| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:26 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| KinzelKnew wrote: |
| Anyone who can come up with a plan for Dipper should be applauded, problem is it wont be "coasterowner". After over a year he has failed to come up with any significant plan as the ride sits and rots. I wish I could say this guy is legit but I have a bad feeling we are all being strung along here. That's all I will say for now. |
Amen! I have been saying for a while now about my suspicions. At least now I can say that and not have some people get mad at me about it. But I forgive them! 
_________________
Jerry |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ray P
Coral Cove
User is Offline
Joined: 12 Jul 2007
Posts: 500
|
| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:12 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Oh my god, everyone… please… these personal attacks and ridicule must stop or dire consequences will befall each and every one of you. You’re not making his job any easier. The constant phone calls and e-mails are just making things worse. Just let it go and think happy thoughts. Why? Because I said so and what I say goes…. 
Funny, it’s been 5 days and I still haven’t received an answer as to why coasterowner has singled out this message board to make his threats on. I asked very nicely. I may not be so nice next time.
_________________
http://rayp.smugmug.com |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
BigDipperLover
Double Loop
User is Offline
Joined: 01 Nov 2007
Posts: 227
Location: Brunswick, Ohio
|
| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject: |
|
|
LOL! You're right Ray, I don't want to hurt his feelings or they might burn down the Dipper because of it! LOL Anyway, I see "Coasterowner" on here quite a bit, and there is always someone viewing this topic, so "he" is checking up on us....
_________________
Jerry |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Katie
Raging Wolf Bobs
User is Offline
Joined: 22 Sep 2007
Posts: 489
Location: Canfield, OH
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:33 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| KinzelKnew wrote: |
| Anyone who can come up with a plan for Dipper should be applauded, problem is it wont be "coasterowner". After over a year he has failed to come up with any significant plan as the ride sits and rots. I wish I could say this guy is legit but I have a bad feeling we are all being strung along here. That's all I will say for now. |
I completely agree with this. Look, I am all about saving history and preserving it for future generations. I want something positive to happen with this situation, but after how long do we have to wait and "see" what goes down?
I am not gonna play all nice and sweet and go, let me help you with that. After this long, "coasterowner" should know this plan. If the plan needs work, then let the public know about it! You know a lot of people would donate $5 bucks to help in preserving this ride. Aurora is in desperate need of help due to the closing of the park. Anyone in the area would be happy to help.
If we knew the plan of action, we wouldn't be posting the way we are, nor using such speculation. We don't have hate towards "coasterowner" we are just frustrated at what's going on or the lack there of.
I just needed to say my peace. If you have animosity towards that, then I don't know what to tell you.
_________________
Katie |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ray P
Coral Cove
User is Offline
Joined: 12 Jul 2007
Posts: 500
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 9:54 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Eight days have passed and still no response. Again coasterowner, I will ask you nicely the following questions:
1) Why do you continually make idle threats to anyone who says even the slightest negative thing towards Cedar Fair?
and
2) Why do you only threaten people on this particular message board when there are message boards out there that are far more negative than this?
This is my second request for some explanation that will make sense to many of the fine folks that post here. Trust me, the third time is going to be a lot less nice and a lot less civil. Don't make me resort to profanities, "ridicule" and "personal attacks". You wouldn't like me when I get that way...
_________________
http://rayp.smugmug.com |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Skyglider
Tidal Wave Bay
User is Offline
Joined: 29 Aug 2007
Posts: 1102
|
| Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Gunkey Monkey wrote: |
| This site is not just about Big Dipper. It's about keeping the park's memory alive . . . |
Truer words have never been spoken. Geauga Lake is and was about much more than any single ride, and it will be remembered.
Forty years after Euclid Beach park closed, there were probably over 3,000 people there today to celebrate that park's history, despite the overcast skies early on. It has been 4 decades, but attendance keeps increasing every year.
People are going to commemorate the history of Geauga and the good memories made there regardless of what happens to the Big Dipper.
On the other hand, a lot more people than those who read this site are likely to be paying attention when the Big Dipper issue resolves itself, I imagine both Cedar Fair and the Big Dipper owner are aware of that.
_________________
"It's a very special ride. We want to make sure it has a proper home." Cedar Fair Spokesman Innes on Big Dipper, 12th oldest roller coaster on Earth. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
|
|
