Comments on: Bay Area Vacation: Great America Park

By: Mansi

Mansi — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:25:30 +0000

WOW, I work just next to great america park, and I can always hear the children shouting from my window:) I am a huge fan of theme parks myself, but I’d prefer Six Flags to GA!!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:46:43 +0000

So does “floored you” mean a good or bad thing? (I’m trying to interpret that! LOL!) I used to think I would bust my head open on that rock you go through while on The Demon. That’s one of the best memories I had. While in line, you go under a rock and everyone and their mother used to affix their chewed gum to that rock. I’ll never forget that!

By: Chubbypanda

Chubbypanda — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:41:08 +0000

Awesome. I grew up in Santa Clara County. When I was younger, I practically spent my summers at Great America with my friends. Well, when my parents weren’t making me take summer classes at junior colleges.

By: tigerfish

tigerfish — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:55:04 +0000

Tried the Vortex before. Still find better comfort sitting down in roller-coasters. :D

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:41:24 +0000

Hi Rukya:
You like this entry? What do you read that was so hilarious?

Hi MammaViv:
Oh errr … I really don’t know. I used to have a software called Photodex and I think it can do what you described. I have not used that for years. Perhaps you could also check out Vista’s Video Maker or something like that.

Hi Jennifer:
You’re not that geeky after all. Yeah, I did go on the Demon and that is the ride that floored me. Glad this post brought back memories for you.

Ben

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:27:50 +0000

Man, I grew up going to Great America all the time. It’s changed a LOT since Paramount brought it from Marriott’s. I’ve been on Top Gun too, that is a fun ride. Did you guys go on The Demon? That was my favorite one there. I miss some of the old rides they got rid of though.

Your entry brought a LOT of memories back for me!

By: MammaViv

MammaViv — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:44:16 +0000

Hi Ben,
Perhaps you know the answer. I saw a videoclip on youtube in which someone combined still pictures with motion pictures (videoclips).

How do you do that? I guess my question is ‘which program/software’.

By: gigi

gigi — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:43:13 +0000

Sounds like you had a great time! I went to Great America about 6-7 years ago and I remember ticket admissions were about $40 back then so that is a good tip you have about buying tickets from the hotel.

By: Rukya Rahman, London

Rukya Rahman, London — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:45:11 +0000

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha! The best entry in the USA Vacation series so far!