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Chicagoland Storms flood to record levels

I am incredibly blessed to have not been heavily affected by the recent storms within the Chicagoland area. I have friends and family who will have to completely gut their basements or have totaled cars due to flash flooding. Please keep those affected in your prayers.

Westcoaster’s Knott’s BF Update

Westcoaster’s update was featured in this Thursday’s installment in relation to the all new Coast Rider Wild Mouse at Knott’s! Check out his other great photos!

Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas

Here is an article with all the information on these feats of engineering. I think we can see major coasters become available on cruise ships very soon!

SFNE Online Opening Week Post

Here is the FULL SFNE roundup of new from opening week! More on the train for Goliath will be found at that link! Plus, I designed that website, so don’t mind if I pimp it.

Gold Striker’s First Run Video

There’s no official article or story, but here is the video of the fairly impressive Gold Striker. (Yes, I called it Gold Rusher in the video…)

That’s it! Enjoy your weekend and keep on thrillin’!