Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the October 1st edition of Kenversastions covering the Thea Awards at: <a href="News-ID111180.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID111180.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By riverted Great coverage of the Award Ceremony! & thanks for the coverage for us not as lucky as yourself to attend it. I'm really glad to see some Awards for some Texas Attractions. So I'll comment on them since I visit them often. Especially the- THEA AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT: MUSEUM ATTRACTION- The Star of Destiny, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin, Texas I myself can attest to this one being a great show/attraction. The show is definately a Disney influenced show /very cool effects (thats why I like it so much). After seeing it I immediately became a Museum Official Member just so I could return and see it again often (& also for their Awesome IMAX Theatre). & I'm also glad to see Schlitterbahn Beach Water Park/South Padre Island win also. I went there numerous times this summer & really enjoyed the park & their fireworks show they have. This park is so cool being right on the Beach. The original Schlitterbahn in New Braunsfels (between Austin & San Antonio) is Awesome also. Especially the "Master Blaster" which I would describe as a water roller coaster. These two are definate not -to-miss along with the Bob Bullock Museum Texas State History Museum if you visit the Lone Star State.
Originally Posted By riverted Well the one that won the Award is "The Star Of Destiny" which is on the 2 floor of the museum in the Texas Spirit Theatre. The museum is very big (3 floors), IMAX Theatre, gift shop, restaurant & parking garage. The Museum is very upscale looking too (they didn't cut any corners). Anyways the show "The Star Of Destiny" is about the history of Texas & has great effects & suprises. The history part of the show is very much like "The American Adventure" show at Epcot , Carousel Of Progress at the Magic Kingdom, & Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln. As for the suprises I mentioned- It's Like the suprises in "It's Tough To Be A Bug" at DCA & Animal Kingdom. Check out the Texas Spirit Theatre & the "Star Of Destiny" at- <a href="http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/tspb/TSHM/Spirit/Spirit.htm" target="_blank">http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/ts pb/TSHM/Spirit/Spirit.htm</a> The Museums Official Website- <a href="http://www.TheStoryofTexas.com" target="_blank">http://www.TheStoryofTexas.com</a>
Originally Posted By JVDub Ken, Another great article. Great to see Josh Shipley is doing well. Did you know that he married a former sweeper that was in the college program in 1992? Catch you later, jvdub
Originally Posted By fabdisbabe Good to see Ryan Harmon working, great to see Carole out and about, wonderful to read about the USC Trojans - makes Dad happy - and look how nice you clean up, Ken! I can't believe you're still single. Michelle
Originally Posted By SFH JVDub wrote: >>Ken, Another great article. Great to see Josh Shipley is doing well. Did you know that he married a former sweeper that was in the college program in 1992?<< Thanks, Turtleneck... I finally know your handle. Thanks for the comments, and know, I didn't know that tidbit. You can e-mail me at Kenversations(at)flash(dot)net with the name of the former sweeper. Fab - Thanks <<Ken blushes>> Futurist wrote: >>bye-the-way ... does Ken post on the boards .. I never notice?<< It is quite possible that he does ;-) SFH <a href="http://I.Pellman.com" target="_blank">http://I.Pellman.com</a> <=== disclaimer and stuff
Originally Posted By Futurist Ken, I've been a poster for a long time here ... made some allies .. and I'm sure a few foes(!!) since I'm very voiceful about what I see as a decline in Disney quality ... but enough of that .... Do you ever read in depth some of the discussions here?
Originally Posted By SFH >>Do you ever read in depth some of the discussions here?<< Short converstations: some of them. Long conversations: rarely or never. I read some of the shorter threads, or some of the the threads before they get too long, but when I see a topic that has 122 new messages, I just don't have the time to get into it. Take now, for instance. Considering when I'm waking up tomorrow, I should have been asleep hours ago. Maybe someday... someday...I can settle down with just one job and find a wife like a normal person and have more time to spend here, because there can be some really good discussions here. Heck, Doobie can tell you I kept asking him to start up these discussions areas before he had them. I'm more likely to read longer messages if they are from certain authors (not necssarily ones I agree with, either) because they are carefully thought out. Longer discussions often degenerate and stray far from the subject line. I *always* check out the discussions based on my columns. I'm either eager for feedback to keep my pulse on the readers or just plain vain. Ken "SFH" Pellman Kenversations(at)flash(dot)net
Originally Posted By Futurist Well, both you and I do go back a while on this site, and I wondered what your thoughts were of some of the things I've mentioned over time .. That is, if you've ever read anything I have had to say. May you agreed or disagreed. comments appreciated
Originally Posted By SFH When I see your comments in a thread, I read them. if I recall correctly, I tend to agree with you a lot. SFH
Originally Posted By VoicesofPhil R.C. COLLINS: Great posts as always, gang. What I would like, want to know is on account of Tokyo Disney Seas getting best new theme park, what does that really do for Disney? BUD DICKMAN: They get an Emmy statue. LLOYD BONAFIDE: What is this nonsense? An Emmy? CHRIS NORTON: Ken, buy my tape series. I'll tell you how to find the right woman. BUD DICKMAN: Maybe the Emmy could be placed in City Hall at Disneyland? R.C. COLLINS: Disneyland? How dumb are you? The Emmy would be placed somwhere in the Japanese place. LLOYD BONAFIDE: Emmy? EMMY? It's a THEA Award, not an Emmy. Get your facts straight, and don't mess with me. I'm a Korean War veteran. Enough said.
Originally Posted By WED52 JVDub wrote: >>Great to see Josh Shipley is doing well.<< Hey JVDub. Long time no anything! Sorry for the late chime in on the discussion. With the Awards, if performing weren't enough to already think about, I also had all the video graphics to design. I'm still looking for a much deserved nap, but it's always on to the next thing! Take care. -Josh
Originally Posted By Dave >>>What is this, a cheap knock-off of the Witches? Get your own idea<<< Phils been around over a year. But it's a cheap knock-off of a radio show here in Los Angeles.
