Though totally exhausted from a full day at Lake Compounce (and a 2+ hour ride home), I wanted to put out the word that Boulder Dash is back!

I know it never really left us, but as many can attest, 2006 was NOT the year for BD, which was certainly worse-for-wear after it's first several seasons, becoming quite rough and developing several potholes throughout its course.

However, after the miracle workers we know as GCI worked on the coaster this winter, it's running SO beautifully once again!  A vast majority of the track has been replaced.  Quite a bit of the structure has been rebuilt, and it's now smoooooooooth once again.  The large drop by the biggest boulders really kicks up  the speed and you just fly through the remainder of the course.

There is to be more work done to the coaster after this current operating season.  The General Manager explained to us the areas that will be worked on, but those of us there today didn't notice any particular problems with the areas he pointed out (and some of us there are quite fussy about our coaster rides).

So for those who avoided the coaster last year (and with relatively good reason) - get to Lake Compounce this year!

Also, I ran into the ACE Regional Rep at the park today who told me ACE   members are going to want to keep their calendar clear for the July 28 ACE Regional event being held at the park that day, which is going to include night ERT.  Watch the ACE website for the specifics.

And don't forget about Oc~Boulder~Fest! on September 8  (details at www.obfest.org ).Boulder Dash is back, and practically brand new once again!