tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post3611096953077201864..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: Sad Day in Roller Coaster History: The End of Son of BeastL. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-2203830541285000442014-10-28T14:48:51.215-04:002014-10-28T14:48:51.215-04:00I'll give you $45 for this Son Of Beast shirt ...I'll give you $45 for this Son Of Beast shirt because I'm a die hard Son Of Beast fan:):):)!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-25989775130547334272012-10-11T20:30:05.135-04:002012-10-11T20:30:05.135-04:00Awww, RIP SOB.
I don't really care for rolle...Awww, RIP SOB. <br /><br />I don't really care for roller coasters, but I do enjoy seeing other people enjoying them:)Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-13898537015970352922012-10-10T14:26:56.707-04:002012-10-10T14:26:56.707-04:00I'm a huge roller-coaster fan, but not in love...I'm a huge roller-coaster fan, but not in love with wooden ones. They always hurt me. It's is sad to think of the waste of money, though.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-75161042917585812272012-10-10T14:06:43.774-04:002012-10-10T14:06:43.774-04:00Donna, good point.
Lynn, you can always do a sear...Donna, good point.<br /><br />Lynn, you can always do a search to see if it's still there.<br /><br />Mark, that sounds scarier than a coaster.<br /><br />Nick, the rcdb has a whole list of UK parks and many do have wooden coasters - http://www.rcdb.com/r.htm?ot=3&ol=26828<br /><br />Lee, there's a site called Defunct Amusement Parks - I bet it's listed there - http://www.defunctparks.com/<br /><br />Jai, only one injury was blamed on the ride, which is sad.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-53114631717272931922012-10-10T12:47:35.859-04:002012-10-10T12:47:35.859-04:00If people were injured then it makes sense that th...If people were injured then it makes sense that they got rid of it although I understand your sadness. Big hug, hon.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-88752806679790483342012-10-10T12:17:10.107-04:002012-10-10T12:17:10.107-04:00This looks like a great coaster. I haven't be...This looks like a great coaster. I haven't been on a roller coaster in a long time, but I used to love 'em.<br /><br />The park from my childhood that is long gone is Puritas Springs in Cleveland, Ohio. They had a wild old wooden coaster (the only kind back then) that went through the trees and looked very scary to me as a child. I never rode it though my mother did and confirmed its scariness. There are some great stories and pics on line about this classic old park and the roller coaster, parts of which still remain as a relic to the past.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-46489066890303896852012-10-10T09:40:58.147-04:002012-10-10T09:40:58.147-04:00I don't think I can even remember riding a woo...I don't think I can even remember riding a wooden rollercoaster. I'm not sure there are any in the UK! It would be a very different experience, I'm sure. A great shame for the Son of Beast.<br /><br />At Alton Towers, part of one of the dismantled rollercoaster's tracks is preserved as a sort of monument at the entrance to the park. I thought that was pretty cool.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-43164097181312631412012-10-09T21:09:47.696-04:002012-10-09T21:09:47.696-04:00I remember driving with my dad when I was younger ...I remember driving with my dad when I was younger in one of those old Minis - the original ones, not the bigger Coopers you see today.<br /><br />And that's the end of my story.<br /><br />It was just terrifying to get on the road in a tiny, tiny car and have 18-wheelers miss you by a slice of lemon...<br /><br />Pheww... breaking out in a sweat :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-72219142500632711372012-10-09T17:56:52.456-04:002012-10-09T17:56:52.456-04:00Bummer. I use to live close to an amusement park a...Bummer. I use to live close to an amusement park and and seen many roller coasters come and go.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-59641033352412745912012-10-09T10:29:15.340-04:002012-10-09T10:29:15.340-04:00Cool t-shirt but unfortunate about the ride. The C...Cool t-shirt but unfortunate about the ride. The Canadian National Exhibition grounds has/had my first 'grown up' wooden rollercoaster I rode called The Flyer. I am not sure if it is still there but definitely, like yours, in my memory. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-34077993083164409622012-10-09T07:22:18.769-04:002012-10-09T07:22:18.769-04:00I think I've been on a rollercoaster ride ONCE...I think I've been on a rollercoaster ride ONCE in my entire lifetime... and certainly not one as magnificent as Son Of Beast...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-62425704459353247062012-10-08T21:08:36.172-04:002012-10-08T21:08:36.172-04:00I can't do roller coasters. I get that whirly ...I can't do roller coasters. I get that whirly feeling inside like I'm dropping from the sky. *shudder* Love the t-shirt!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-23537676083189406492012-10-08T20:21:34.012-04:002012-10-08T20:21:34.012-04:00End of an era.End of an era.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-53098718641095770012012-10-08T19:16:45.333-04:002012-10-08T19:16:45.333-04:00I used to like roller coasters as a kid. The olde...I used to like roller coasters as a kid. The older I get though, the less adventurous I am.<br /><br />You know; people JUMP from tall buildings and bridges and I don't see those coming down. <br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-66084103474468531962012-10-08T17:25:51.593-04:002012-10-08T17:25:51.593-04:00Jennifer, Son of Beast was at King's Island in...Jennifer, Son of Beast was at King's Island in Ohio. However, The Loch Ness Monster is still at Busch Gardens. The Big Bad Wolf and Drachen Fire (the blue one you remember) have since been torn down.<br /><br />Susan, I would love to go to Hershey Park. I'd be the only guest not tempted by the chocolate.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-53979231134124072502012-10-08T16:42:56.075-04:002012-10-08T16:42:56.075-04:00I can jog to Hershey Park if I want to, which I ne...I can jog to Hershey Park if I want to, which I never do. Not a ride park fan, mostly because I hate crowds. <br />The park seems to put up a new coaster about every three years.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-43745323910021921482012-10-08T16:31:42.044-04:002012-10-08T16:31:42.044-04:00That's a scary ride just to look at. I'm n...That's a scary ride just to look at. I'm not a huge coaster fan, but I've ridden my share. The things we do and call it fun :)<br /><br />Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-85460498074483378942012-10-08T15:54:53.375-04:002012-10-08T15:54:53.375-04:00I went to Busch Gradens (eons ago) but when I went...I went to Busch Gradens (eons ago) but when I went, it was Lochness Monster, The Big Bad Wolf, and some other roller coaster. I remember it was light blue...No Son of Beast though. :(Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-80012904253008974452012-10-08T11:33:54.934-04:002012-10-08T11:33:54.934-04:00Never thought of doing that Diane. How sad, it has...Never thought of doing that Diane. How sad, it has great memories for me.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-22211309805827084622012-10-08T11:11:08.454-04:002012-10-08T11:11:08.454-04:00That's cool you have the t-shirt! I love rolle...That's cool you have the t-shirt! I love roller coasters too! There's nothing like that thrill. I haven't been to an amusement park in a couple years, though. Dorney Park and Hershey Park are two of my favorites! It's too hard to pick a favorite roller coaster. I love them all!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-53905818545986743702012-10-08T10:44:29.678-04:002012-10-08T10:44:29.678-04:00Jo, I checked their website, and all of the coaste...Jo, I checked their website, and all of the coasters are recent, so the one you rode probably isn't there anymore.<br /><br />Stephen, now you'll never ride it.<br /><br />Karen, Busch Gardens is my favorite and I LOVE Apollo's Chariot.<br /><br />Karen, I landed at LaGuardia airport in NY, and that's it!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-21787781028055480772012-10-08T10:03:05.997-04:002012-10-08T10:03:05.997-04:00While I'm not a coaster fan, my kids love the ...While I'm not a coaster fan, my kids love the coasters at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA. Haven't been there in a long time. Sorry about the Beast! Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-24293928056288870002012-10-08T09:47:55.778-04:002012-10-08T09:47:55.778-04:00I've been to Kings Island but before Son of Be...I've been to Kings Island but before Son of Beast opned so I missed that one. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-16291141491167955762012-10-08T09:04:54.132-04:002012-10-08T09:04:54.132-04:00I no longer ride coasters of any kind. But many ye...I no longer ride coasters of any kind. But many years ago I rode the one at the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. I assume its still there. Today it would probably be considered tame, but for me, plunging into dark tunnels was very scary. I rode it twice.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-50749399857380787592012-10-08T09:04:08.067-04:002012-10-08T09:04:08.067-04:00Elizabeth, I don't mind height and speed, but ...Elizabeth, I don't mind height and speed, but I'm to the point where intense shaking is not my thing.<br /><br />Em-Musing, I've ridden both and have a t-short for Millennium Force. I preferred Magnum though. Funner ride. However, did NOT like Cedar Point. Too busy. I didn't even ride five of the coasters and spent most of my day standing in line.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com