tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post3430345094108392325..comments2023-09-05T03:42:45.586-04:00Comments on Queen City Discovery: Coney Island As It Was In September 2019Ronny Salernohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028420637930256541noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-62458183367810928022019-10-07T13:45:28.004-04:002019-10-07T13:45:28.004-04:00Thanks for the kind words and for taking the time ...Thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to check things out!Ronny Salernohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028420637930256541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-31904490656684879572019-10-03T08:29:18.371-04:002019-10-03T08:29:18.371-04:00I only recently moved to the area and hear about t...I only recently moved to the area and hear about the park constantly. The photographs have really helped me understand the significance to the local community. Your efforts are appreciated. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18230981841956523911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-30774031465050463002019-10-01T00:39:01.581-04:002019-10-01T00:39:01.581-04:00Good to hear! Absolute Cincinnati legend status. Good to hear! Absolute Cincinnati legend status. Ronny Salernohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028420637930256541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-54571452788469236032019-10-01T00:38:46.200-04:002019-10-01T00:38:46.200-04:00Thank you, Denny!Thank you, Denny!Ronny Salernohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028420637930256541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-4559843644804545882019-09-28T19:27:37.466-04:002019-09-28T19:27:37.466-04:00I know!! He owned Covington Landing with the Berns...I know!! He owned Covington Landing with the Bernsteins, who owned Mike Fink's and the B&B Riverboats. Gary was a great guy to work for. :-)<br />soozycuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191465111330971796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-51958383565111644712019-09-27T18:56:33.186-04:002019-09-27T18:56:33.186-04:00Good retrospective and current snapshot all in one...Good retrospective and current snapshot all in one. Nicely done.Denny Gibsonhttp://dennygibson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-8337671911893524542019-09-23T15:44:56.770-04:002019-09-23T15:44:56.770-04:00I LOVE this documentary, but it's been a minut...I LOVE this documentary, but it's been a minute since I've seen it. Now's a good excuse to rewatch it! I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Wachs a few years ago when I worked for the park (he was there for an event). He was also heavily involved in the Covington Landing!Ronny Salernohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028420637930256541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-85733117312769158292019-09-21T17:55:14.955-04:002019-09-21T17:55:14.955-04:00Awesome stuff. I don't know if I told you, but...Awesome stuff. I don't know if I told you, but my last long term job was working in the restaurant/bar at the Garfield Suites Hotel. The owner (when I was hired) was Gary Wachs. His family was part owners of Coney Island, and he was a major player in the opening of Kings Island. Here is a PBS/WCET documentary of Kings Island I thought you might be interested in (if you haven't already seen it). It is 1 1/2 hours long, so it's an investment. Also, thanks for including me in your previous blog post!! <br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6bWZyXmsts&fbclid=IwAR2qrV7E0vab59nExHkneIa8hXruSj4r73koembJCAEZ4teW7AmbHbDT-Hssoozycuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191465111330971796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-19073745393881660362019-09-19T22:07:29.315-04:002019-09-19T22:07:29.315-04:00Same. Would've loved it if they had actually b...Same. Would've loved it if they had actually brought back a true coaster.Ronny Salernohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028420637930256541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-76181865364560079102019-09-19T22:07:01.871-04:002019-09-19T22:07:01.871-04:00You should try and buy it!You should try and buy it!Ronny Salernohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028420637930256541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-81640722353424788822019-09-19T16:25:09.619-04:002019-09-19T16:25:09.619-04:00The Bob sign is my favorite.The Bob sign is my favorite.5chw4r7zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00635910297238841220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-33526242852673260382019-09-19T16:21:52.625-04:002019-09-19T16:21:52.625-04:00Great article! Sad to see the rides go, even thoug...Great article! Sad to see the rides go, even though the current park is a shell of what it once was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-53098919809354601512019-09-19T16:00:23.117-04:002019-09-19T16:00:23.117-04:00Thank you, Tyler and thank you for all your contri...Thank you, Tyler and thank you for all your contributions to help make this post! I'm really hoping that Stricker's snags one or two. Ronny Salernohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241632636860680868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-18292843236100154412019-09-19T15:17:21.332-04:002019-09-19T15:17:21.332-04:00Great post! It's sad to see Cincinnati's C...Great post! It's sad to see Cincinnati's Coney Island undergo such drastic changes, but I hope the future remains bright. I also hope some of the classic rides now leaving, especially Rock-O-Plane, find new homes. I always appreciated the older rides the park had.Tyler Mullinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08945241757837130547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-6208922835227949332019-09-19T13:28:04.069-04:002019-09-19T13:28:04.069-04:00Beautifully said, Nick. Thanks for reading!Beautifully said, Nick. Thanks for reading!Ronny Salernohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241632636860680868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812116909571848352.post-38175611695835440102019-09-19T08:14:58.172-04:002019-09-19T08:14:58.172-04:00Very good, Ronny. A timeless rite of summer, amu...Very good, Ronny. A timeless rite of summer, amusement parks never cease to fascinate. They inspire carefree childishness and - from the Whip to the Cuddle-Up to the Lost River (tunnel of love) - an unabashed opportunity for "PDA," (public display of affection). And finall must be added, a nostalgic maturity.<br />Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664349776860771668noreply@blogger.com