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[shavethewhales]

Copper's photos are now up: http://www.sdcfans.com/gallery.php?u=25

Really interesting to see that some of the abandoned track has been there in front of us all along - I thought it was all walled off.

[Coaster]

^Those were some great pictues. Thanks Copper.

It looks kind of creepy with the lights on. But, it was cool to see some details you might've missed while riding. The track looks so worn down in some pictures. But that's what happens after 35+ years of operation, I guess.

[sdcforever]

^^Strange to see it with the lights on.  Almost disorienting.  Great pictures, though!  Thanks, Copper!

It was good to see some behind the scenes shots of the starry night, etc.

I never realized until now just how many Baldknobbers are pointing guns at you as you ride by!

[KBCraig]

Thanks for the pics!

[History Buff]

I apologize if you perceive my closing comments as a "diss."

"Diss" was the wrong word.  In fact, I'd like to see this site do individual attraction breakdowns like yours.

[shavethewhales]

^I'm getting there. Once the site is fixed, I'm planning to bust out some better ride profiles, along with individual galleries for each ride. With all this info, the FITH entry should be pretty big.

I hear Blazing Fury at DW is undergoing extensive work - anything like that planned for FITH soon?

[History Buff]

I would really be impressed if they threw some money in the "hole".  Update the soundtrack with on-board surround sound.  Add animated Bald Knobbers.  But don't make it a shoot-out.



BTW, has anyone added any trivia about this picture's connection to FitH?

[Copper]

The Snapp family has connection with the Baldknobbers. Snapp Bald has played an interesting part in Baldknobber history as well. Today I think the Snapp family is in the undertaking business.

[Copper]

I meant to add this!

Fire in the Hole
© Silver Dollar City Attractions

Baldknobbers comin', ridin' fast, armed with rifles, wearin' masks
Baldknobbers comin' they're drawin' near, everyone's heart is filled with fear
Run boys run; don't be slow, Baldknobbers comin', there's Fire in the Hole
Run boys run; don't be slow, Baldknobbers comin', there's Fire in the Hole

Grab the children and don't be slow, Run boys run; don't be slow, Baldknobbers comin', there's Fire in the Hole
Grab your clothes and leave your home, Baldknobbers comin' and it won't be long
Fire on the mountain, woe be woe, fire on the mountain, Fire in the Hole
Fire on the mountain, woe be woe, fire on the mountain, Fire in the Hole

Come here daughter, come here son, Baldknobbers comin', everybody run
Grab your fiddle, forget your bow, no time now for cotton Eyed Joe
Run boys run; don't be slow, Baldknobbers comin', there's Fire in the Hole
Run boys run; don't be slow, Baldknobbers comin', there's Fire in the Hole

Men and horses all over town, thundrin' hooves that jar the ground
Woman and children weepin' and cryin', towns on fire, people are dyin'
Fire on the mountain, woe be woe, fire on the mountain, Fire in the Hole
Fire on the mountain, woe be woe, fire on the mountain, Fire in the Hole

Flames and smoke are rollin' high, Baldknobbers set this town on fire
It was peacful livin', 'twas our home town 'til the Baldknobbers came and they burned it down
Run boys run; don't be slow, Baldknobbers comin', there's Fire in the Hole
Run boys run; don't be slow, Baldknobbers comin', there's Fire in the Hole

Men and horses all over town, thunderin' hooves that jar the ground
Ain't no need for us hangin' round, all our homes are ashes now
Fire on the mountain, woe be woe, fire on the mountain, Fire in the Hole
Fire on the mountain, woe be woe, fire on the mountain, Fire in the Hole

[cneil]

That song is pretty cool.  Any music for the tune?

I've updated my posts and tried to correct the information.  I've also made a new post about the conversations that are going on in this forum.

I really hope that Copper doesn't mind that I used two of his pictures.  I included attribution and a link to his collection though.  (If you want me to take them down and just include the link, I will.)

Here's the new post:
http://cneil.blogspot.com/2008/08/fire-in-hole-update.html

Here's the updated old post:
http://cneil.blogspot.com/2008/06/silver-dollar-city-fire-in-hole.html

[sdcforever]

^This was posted earlier in the forums, but I can't find it.  I believe Old Guy posted this link originally (to give credit where credit is due).  Here's a short trailer from a movie called "Fire on the Mountain" about the Baldknobbers.  It has some of the Fire In the Hole song featured in it to give you an idea of the music for the tune.  Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcNue-mbp88

[Copper]

Please use the photos! I love dark rides and am happy to have a collection of my favorite dark ride available to everyone.

[History Buff]

The Snapp family has connection with the Baldknobbers. Snapp Bald has played an interesting part in Baldknobber history as well. Today I think the Snapp family is in the undertaking business.

Yes, as I understand, the Snapp family was a victim of the Bald Knobbers (though I know nothing of this Snapp Bald you mention).  Phoebe was the wife or the daughter (I can't remember which.) of the Mr. Snapp who was killed.  I'll have to go back and look up the details, but you have to love that they used her name in the City in such a subtle way.  No one but a history buff (no pun intended) would even recognize the connection.  Does anyone know any others?

[Coaster]

I would really be impressed if they threw some money in the "hole".  Update the soundtrack with on-board surround sound.  Add animated Bald Knobbers.  But don't make it a shoot-out.

I'd love it if they updated the ride with surround sound and such. I don't think I'd like animated bald knobbers though. It'd be too big of a change to such a historical ride in the park. I would not be a happy camper if Fire in the Hole was turned into a shootout. 

That is interesting that there is a connection between the taffy shop and Fire in the Hole. Seems like such an odd connection to me. But, you gotta love the Herschend charm!

[marolinesdad]

ok Copper.....   the kids and I will be back this weekend.  Is the gun shot working on FITH?  I have friends going with me that have never been to SDC before.