The Newbies Thread

Junior · July 09, 2013, 02:55:42 AM

Welcome, and enjoy your trip.

How-doFolks · July 09, 2013, 05:59:44 AM

Welcome librarygal. First trip ever.. Wow, that'll be fun. Enjoy!!

Ozark Outlaw · July 09, 2013, 10:44:30 AM

Have a great time librarygal, and be sure to let us know how it went when you get back.

librarygal · July 09, 2013, 07:41:07 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome! My daughter (she's 9) and I love going to amusement parks, and we are really looking forward to exploring SDC. I will definitely let you know how much we enjoyed the park when we get back.

okiebluegrass · July 10, 2013, 10:34:35 AM

Librarygal,

Welcome to our group. Hope ya have a great trip to SDC.

Gilligan · July 10, 2013, 10:10:08 PM

Lots of newbies lately! Welcome to all of you!

BobKrause · July 14, 2013, 06:04:43 PM

Hello.

I stumbled onto this site today while searching the web for the names of the members of the Time Machine Band so I could label some photos of the band I'm planning on posting on Facebook. Google brought me to a discussion about the "2015 coaster" that I found quite fascinating.

I'm new to the site, but not to SDC. I've been coming to the City for about 48 years now, since I was around 9. I've been buying myself a season pass for the last 5 or 6 years and visiting SDC (and the surrounding area) whenever I need a nice long weekend getaway. Sometimes I go to ride the rides. Sometimes I just watch the shows and take photos. And sometimes I do a bit of both.

I wouldn't mind being "the stained glass guy" for SDC....I think that'd be a great career, doing a craft I really enjoy while informing and entertaining people....if only I thought I could make a living at it. ;-)

Pleased to meet y'all!
Bob

sanddunerider · July 14, 2013, 06:32:48 PM

Bob welcome.....

Maybe you should talk SDC management about your idea.......

How-doFolks · July 14, 2013, 10:25:41 PM

Welcome Bob!

okiebluegrass · July 15, 2013, 09:22:44 AM

Howdy Bob!

Ozark Outlaw · July 15, 2013, 10:18:37 AM

Hello, Bob!

Well, if there is one thing that Silver Dollar City is shamefully lacking, it's the number of talented craftsmen. I agree with others, you should contact Silver Dollar City, and see what they say.

Ozarks Gal · July 15, 2013, 11:30:19 AM

Welcome, Bob!

cheesehead57 · July 15, 2013, 01:02:04 PM

Welcome Bob!

BobKrause · July 16, 2013, 06:22:26 AM

Thanks for all the nice welcomes.

I agree that SDC seems to have lost a lot of their demonstrating crafts people, and I fear it's because they can't earn a living, especially if they're working on a commission basis and their work is always being interrupted by people wanting to talk. (I personally wouldn't think of it as an interruption....to me teaching people about your craft would be the best part of the job.

But, if you're working on a commission basis, that's time taken from paying work

and, ultimately, you need to make a living at whatever you're doing.) I still spend as much time watching the glass blowers and blacksmiths as I spend on any other show at SDC.

keemhala · July 18, 2013, 08:03:23 AM

Just wanted to say hello from the Connell family in Greenbrier, AR.
I happened upon this site while looking for discount rates for Homestay Inn. We have stayed there before and liked it (clean rooms and friendly staff at a decent price). I was thrilled to see the deal you have worked out with them for members! Can't beat $40/night! We have been SDC season ticket holders for several years now and have really enjoyed the bring a friend passes and other perks you get with SDC season tickets. We usually go to SDC about 5 times or so a season and I think as a family we enjoy the SDC Christmas celebration the most. I am looking forward to reading through the posts and finding out about other peoples experiences at the park and lots of other great info, but I did just want to say hello too! Thanks for the great site!