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mousepod
08-03-2005, 04:29 PM
I love brain-teasers and trivia questions, so I figured I'd start a thread.
Here are the only rules:
1 - You can only post a question if you are also willing to post the answer in say, a day. No fair leaving us hanging.
2 - If you're really good at google searching, give the rest of us a little while to figure it out before you post the answer.
(or maybe we could just use spoiler tags)
Here's one to get the ball rolling (it's Disney, so it should be fairly easy for most of us):
What popular Disney theme features the lyric: "Take a tip from the birds ... you don't need words"?
SzczerbiakManiac
08-04-2005, 11:26 AM
Just a guess:Kiss the Girl from Little Mermaid?
Ghoulish Delight
08-04-2005, 11:28 AM
I cry foul. "Popular"?
Not Afraid
08-04-2005, 11:53 AM
HEHEHEHE. I know what it is.
But, I don't want to think up another trivia question.
Motorboat Cruiser
08-04-2005, 01:17 PM
Can another question be posted before the previous one was answered?
Edited to add: Apparently it was answered so here goes... (I wonder if this is too easy)
In Mr. Toads Wild Ride, there appears a silhouette of a very well-known, non-disney related, fictional character. You can see this person looking out one of the windows. Who is it?
mousepod
08-04-2005, 01:50 PM
Obviously, 'Name' got it right. Sorry for the obvious misleading question - I wanted it to look like I got the words wrong.
As far as the second question goes:
It's Sherlock Holmes. And I'm guessing it's because Basil Rathbone was the narrator for the Wind in the Willows half of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.
Here's another: What happened at Barney's Place?
Motorboat Cruiser
08-04-2005, 01:52 PM
You are correct, mousepod. I knew it was too easy. :)
mousepod
08-04-2005, 02:18 PM
It wasn't too easy! It just happened to be a nugget that was lodged in my brain. Keep 'em coming - this could be fun.
BTW, my last question is Disney-related as well...
Not Afraid
08-05-2005, 02:14 PM
OK. I know the Barney's Place answer, but I promissed not to answer it. (and, No, it's not about Barny's Neew York;) )
But, I WILL come up with an alternate question:
There was once a Gazebo on Main Street. It was moved several times. Name the a) First location, the b) second location and c) where it resides now.
Motorboat Cruiser
08-05-2005, 03:13 PM
I think I know 2/3rds of the answer, NA, but I'll wait and see if someone posts the whole thing first.
Kevy Baby
08-05-2005, 09:41 PM
There was once a Gazebo on Main Street. It was moved several times. Name the a) First location, the b) second location and c) where it resides now.A) Disneyland, B) Disneyland, C) Disneyland.
Am I right?
Not Afraid
08-06-2005, 01:13 AM
Nope.
I know that one NA...
But so more can try, I will put it here:
Town Square, Adventureland, Rogers Gardens-Newport Beach
Not Afraid
08-06-2005, 01:39 AM
Fej got it right! (Geek)
You're up for a question.
Motorboat Cruiser
08-06-2005, 01:45 AM
Well, I knew a third of the correct answer. Yay me. :)
Kevy Baby
08-06-2005, 09:18 AM
Well, I knew a third of the correct answer. Yay me. :)I got TWO thirds - neener!
mousepod
08-06-2005, 09:24 AM
Anyone want a clue about Barney's Place?
More, more, tell us more...
Dippy Dawg
08-08-2005, 09:42 AM
Here's another: What happened at Barney's Place?
The turtle beat the hare...
Now for me question...four parts (Full credit for the first two though)
There is a non-disney sci-fi film that featured a "sample" of a very popular disney theme song in it's score. A)Name the movie B)Name the song C)Name the composer of the score D) Name the composer of the original song? :evil:
mousepod
08-08-2005, 10:00 AM
The turtle beat the hare...
Now for me question...four parts (Full credit for the first two though)
There is a non-disney sci-fi film that featured a "sample" of a very popular disney theme song in it's score. A)Name the movie B)Name the song C)Name the composer of the score D) Name the composer of the original song? :evil:
Ding ding! You're right! It's from the lyric of "That's What Uncle Remus Said" from Song of the South.
While I'm really tempted to answer your question, I'll chill out and let others play. However, if the answer is what I think it is, this is a tricky question indeed. Dippy Dawg, would it matter when one saw said sci-fi movie?
Dippy Dawg
08-08-2005, 10:11 AM
While I'm really tempted to answer your question, I'll chill out and let others play. However, if the answer is what I think it is, this is a tricky question indeed. Dippy Dawg, would it matter when one saw said sci-fi movie?
Not unless there's another sci-fi movie that features an equally popular Disney theme
Ponine
08-08-2005, 11:13 AM
I think MousePod is reffering to the fact that the score might have changed in the films incarnations. Seeing it in the original theatrical release vs ten years later.
I wonder, did the soundtrack in fact change? In my memory other things about the film did.
Dippy Dawg
08-08-2005, 05:43 PM
I think MousePod is reffering to the fact that the score might have changed in the films incarnations. Seeing it in the original theatrical release vs ten years later.
I wonder, did the soundtrack in fact change? In my memory other things about the film did.
Actually, I was thinking of that but chose to address it the other way. Since Mouepod PM'd me the correct answer he gets the prize. From his information, it does matter when you saw it.
Not Afraid
08-08-2005, 06:06 PM
Well, then, MousePod must post the correct answer for all to see, don't you think? ;)
Ponine
08-09-2005, 08:52 AM
Well if MousePod pm'd the right answer, I'll stick my neck out and see if I was right too.
I think the movie is Close Encounters of the Third Kind,
Using When you Wish upon a star,
Original score by John Williams.
song composer .. I have now lost.
But I'm wondering, wasnt a version also in another Speilberg film?
And, I think the song left the film when it came to dvd, thats my thoughts on it.
AND.. I have no trivia to post. :(
mousepod
08-09-2005, 09:38 AM
Hey Ponine, that's what I had.
Since there's no question on the table right now, I'll toss another music question out there:
There's a piece of music on a Disney attraction that was intended by the composer to play through the entire attraction (in one form or another, with the chord progression unbroken). Once the attraction was completed, however, the theme was interrupted by a short twisted version of a piece of music from a famous opera.
Name the attraction and the composer. For bonus points, name the music used in the 'interruption' and its source.
Big Hint:
The music also stops at another point in an early part of the attraction IRL, but does not in the new Disneyland 6-CD set.
Cadaverous Pallor
08-09-2005, 10:29 AM
I got it.
You gave it away with "twisted".
Haunted Mansion
X Atencio's Grim Grinning Ghosts
Interruped by "Here Comes the Bride"
I didn't know which opera/composer though. I can give you a googled answer but what's the point?
Trivia in a minute.
Cadaverous Pallor
08-09-2005, 11:12 AM
What was the last Disneyland attraction that was given the greenlight by Walt himself?
Not Afraid
08-09-2005, 11:25 AM
Space Mountain?
Cadaverous Pallor
08-09-2005, 07:53 PM
Space Mountain?Nope.
Edited to Add: I guess it depends on how you count "last". I don't mean last to open, but last to begin development.
Not Afraid
08-09-2005, 07:57 PM
Hmmmm He did green light the SM concept before he died.
EDIT: Actually, he gave supstantial imput on the SM project and it was the last project built that Walt gave his approval on.
The last project he saw to near completion and approved was Pirates. He actually walked the attractions but died before it actually opened.
mousepod
08-09-2005, 08:03 PM
PotC? Just taking a stab in the dark...
€uroMeinke
08-09-2005, 08:06 PM
EPCOT - World Pavillion! - Hey it's just International Street made bigger ;)
Not Afraid
08-09-2005, 09:19 PM
Fej is calling in an answer:
He says: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
€uroMeinke
08-09-2005, 09:22 PM
Ok - Haunted Mansion - Walt was involved in the development, but nothing conclusive hence the dispute and delay about whether it should be goofy or scary
Not Afraid
08-09-2005, 09:29 PM
We;;. so far we have named all attractions opened between 1967 and 1979 that are still in existance. Now, throw in all of the Tomorrowland '67 attractions (AtIS, PM, COP, etc.) and it could be any of these depending on the criteria.
Carrousel of Progress was an earlier attraction, but it was green-lighted to be moved to anchor the New TL which opened in 1967.
Cadaverous Pallor
08-09-2005, 09:52 PM
You are all wrong. Heehee.
I'll give you more time.
This was the last attraction that Walt came up with the concept for, in 1966, before he died. The attraction obviously opened later than that.
Walt came up with the concept for Space Mountain in the early 60's. All the ones you guys mention took a long time to build, and were thought of before this attraction. Big Thunder was a Tony Baxter project, and I don't think it was a Walt project at all.
I'll admit there's a slight trick to the question. :evil:
I told GD the answer, he's not allowed to respond. :p
€uroMeinke
08-09-2005, 10:26 PM
Country Bears - Green lighted for Marc Davis to install in the Sequoia's for the never built Donald Duck Ranch.
Cadaverous Pallor
08-09-2005, 11:02 PM
Country Bears - Green lighted for Marc Davis to install in the Sequoia's for the never built Donald Duck Ranch.Ding! :cheers: :snap: Your turn.
(Donald Duck Ranch? You do mean Mineral King, right? :confused: )
€uroMeinke
08-10-2005, 08:46 AM
Ding! :cheers: :snap: Your turn.
(Donald Duck Ranch? You do mean Mineral King, right? :confused: )
I believe that was the Disney moniker that was to be given the Mineral King property.
My question - What Disneyland "Opening Day" attraction didn't actually open and operate until almost a month after opening Day?
mousepod
08-10-2005, 09:08 AM
Hmmm. Good quesion, €uro. I know that there were a bunch of attractions (8 or more) that opened up in '55 after the opening... not sure which one counts as the "opening day" one, though. I'm interested to see the answer.
€uroMeinke
08-10-2005, 11:49 AM
Hmmm. Good quesion, €uro. I know that there were a bunch of attractions (8 or more) that opened up in '55 after the opening... not sure which one counts as the "opening day" one, though. I'm interested to see the answer.
I am looking for an attraction that now sports a gold ride vehicle and commemorative signage - are these things bronze?
For a bonus, name the Opening Day "attraction" that still exists today but bares no commmorration of any sort.
Ghoulish Delight
08-10-2005, 11:59 AM
For a bonus, name the Opening Day "attraction" that still exists today but bares no commmorration of any sort.Golden Horseshoe Theater?
Cadaverous Pallor
08-10-2005, 12:00 PM
Casey Jr. opened up only a day or two after Opening Day, right? At least that was my understanding. It not, that's my guess :D
Your second question intrigues me so much!! I know I can figure it out...
Cadaverous Pallor
08-10-2005, 12:01 PM
Golden Horseshoe Theater?You're too good. :cool:
€uroMeinke
08-10-2005, 12:36 PM
Golden Horseshoe Theater?
Hmmm - not the answer I was looking for, but I believe you are right - for an additional bonus, name the other one ;)
€uroMeinke
08-10-2005, 12:39 PM
Casey Jr. opened up only a day or two after Opening Day, right? At least that was my understanding. It not, that's my guess http://www.xenarchy.com/LoT/images/smilies/grin.gif
Nope
Despite the protests of ISM you can see Casey Jr. in operation with passengers in the opening Day footage. It may not have made it the whole day, but it was open for at least one round. The attraction I'm thinking of wasn't even shown working in the opening day footage, though the attraction was mentioned.
mousepod
08-10-2005, 12:57 PM
Well, now that you've mentioned the golden ride vehicle, I think I may have the answer.
Is it Dumbo?
If I'm right, I'm a little confused. Because I was under the impression that that attraction wasn't an "Opening Day" ride. So why the gold vehicle, then. Well, I checked a back issue of the Disney Insider email and it doesn't say that the Golden Ride Vehicles are for opening Opening Day attractions, just that they are "special golden vehicles on many of Disneyland park's best-loved attractions."
Maybe my answer is wrong and this is a moot point. But if I'm right... help!
Cadaverous Pallor
08-10-2005, 01:43 PM
Edited to add - nothing to see here, I'm dumb :p
Motorboat Cruiser
08-10-2005, 03:59 PM
For a bonus, name the Opening Day "attraction" that still exists today but bares no commmorration of any sort.
The Main Street Cinema?
€uroMeinke
08-10-2005, 05:52 PM
Well, now that you've mentioned the golden ride vehicle, I think I may have the answer.
Is it Dumbo?
If I'm right, I'm a little confused. Because I was under the impression that that attraction wasn't an "Opening Day" ride. So why the gold vehicle, then. Well, I checked a back issue of the Disney Insider email and it doesn't say that the Golden Ride Vehicles are for opening Opening Day attractions, just that they are "special golden vehicles on many of Disneyland park's best-loved attractions."
Maybe my answer is wrong and this is a moot point. But if I'm right... help!
You sir are correct, and thanks for the bonus research on Disney's wiggle-room on the gold vehicle thing being an unqualified "special."
€uroMeinke
08-10-2005, 05:53 PM
The Main Street Cinema?
That's the answer I was looking for - as a side note, I went to City Hall to express my displeasure that this opening day attraction was overlooked.
Not Afraid
08-10-2005, 06:03 PM
Yes, that was the day Guest Services still talks about. The drunk guy who came in and complained about the lack of gold at the Cinema then insisted there should be a 50 hour party.
Ghoulish Delight
08-10-2005, 06:34 PM
That's the answer I was looking for - as a side note, I went to City Hall to express my displeasure that this opening day attraction was overlooked.:forehead slap: Duh, how could I forget the mysterious and confusing "gold" stain on one of the cinema screens?!
As for the "special" exemption, that may be for the vehicles, but does Dumbo have a plaque, and what exactly does the plaque read? (and is that a trivia question?)
€uroMeinke
08-10-2005, 06:38 PM
:forehead slap: Duh, how could I forget the mysterious and confusing "gold" stain on one of the cinema screens?!
As for the "special" exemption, that may be for the vehicles, but does Dumbo have a plaque, and what exactly does the plaque read? (and is that a trivia question?)
trivia or not this one might get me back to the park for a little investigation - for if dumbo is exempt, why not a gold doombuggy?
Motorboat Cruiser
08-10-2005, 08:11 PM
What did Walt Disney say was America's greatest export?
Cadaverous Pallor
08-10-2005, 08:13 PM
More trivia - D'ya think I could sneak in a can of gold spraypaint? :p
Disclaimer: I'm far too crappy at being sneaky to pull this off, so it's a joke.
surfinmuse
08-10-2005, 09:41 PM
What did Walt Disney say was America's greatest export?
Laughter!
Ghoulish Delight
08-10-2005, 10:18 PM
Mr. gn2dlnd believes the plaques say "Class of '55" or something to that effect. If so, then all of their bases are covered. That includes Dumbo and Casey without questions. As for other attractions that were added in '55 after opening day...well, they are all gone. All that's left from '55 are either true opening day attractions or the almost-but-not-quite Dumbo and Casey.
Still doesn't account for the exclusion of Main Street Cinema and Golden Horseshoe (although it could be argued that it's the shows at the theater that are listed as attractions, not the theater itself. And the show, of course, is gone).
€uroMeinke
08-10-2005, 10:37 PM
Still doesn't account for the exclusion of Main Street Cinema and Golden Horseshoe (although it could be argued that it's the shows at the theater that are listed as attractions, not the theater itself. And the show, of course, is gone).
I might be okay with this, if Disney didn't currently list these venues as attractions. But Disney always wants it both ways.
jdramj
08-10-2005, 10:37 PM
Let me give a try at asking a trivia question......
In 1963 and 1964, where was the "Mickey Mouse Club" Headquarters located?
Motorboat Cruiser
08-11-2005, 12:24 AM
Laughter!
You are correct. :)
Cadaverous Pallor
08-15-2005, 10:41 AM
Let me give a try at asking a trivia question......
In 1963 and 1964, where was the "Mickey Mouse Club" Headquarters located?Since no one answered it and I was curious, I googled it...it was at the Opera House on Main Street. Didn't know that!
On the weekend of the 50th someone brought this up and I realized I was rusty. Now that I've checked the answer: What was the first E-ticket attraction?
tracilicious
08-15-2005, 08:52 PM
jungle cruise?
Not Afraid
08-15-2005, 09:07 PM
The Matterhorn.
mousepod
08-15-2005, 09:16 PM
Submarine Voyage?
Cadaverous Pallor
08-15-2005, 10:13 PM
Submarine Voyage?Winnah! :cheers:
mousepod
08-15-2005, 10:59 PM
Here's a challenging one - connect The Great Gonzo and Screwball with one word.
jdramj
08-16-2005, 05:53 PM
Since no one answered it and I was curious, I googled it...it was at the Opera House on Main Street. Didn't know that!
Very good :snap:
I was starting to wonder if I should just give it up.... :confused:
mousepod
08-16-2005, 08:02 PM
Here's a challenging one - connect The Great Gonzo and Screwball with one word.
Nobody? If you use your imagination you can find the answer in a Disney park...
€uroMeinke
08-16-2005, 08:09 PM
Nobody? If you use your imagination you can find the answer in a Disney park...
I confess, question marks are orbiting my head as I contemplate this mystery
Not Afraid
08-16-2005, 08:16 PM
Question marks don't photograph well, or I'd prove it to you. ;)
MickeyLumbo
08-16-2005, 08:23 PM
Here's a challenging one - connect The Great Gonzo and Screwball with one word.
Muppets:confused:
mousepod
08-16-2005, 08:31 PM
Not quite there yet.
Here's another clue: perhaps our newest member has heard the answer more than most of us...
Cadaverous Pallor
08-19-2005, 04:38 PM
So. It has to do with Muppet Vision 3D in Florida. I know nothing about Florida. My google searches are proving fruitless.
What the hell is "Screwball"?
Not Afraid
08-19-2005, 04:43 PM
Someone that know WDW and more info about the Muppets has to answer it. Meanwhile, do we want an easier question to chew on until this one gets solved?
mousepod
08-20-2005, 11:17 AM
Here are some more clues:
- It has nothing to do with MuppetVision - in fact it has nothing to do with that theme park.
- Screwball is the name of a character in the one Tom Cruise movie that goths will admit to enjoying.
- The reason the answer is so cool is that it's an example of Disney listening to the fans.
Big Clue:
Think EPCOT!
Cadaverous Pallor
08-20-2005, 12:18 PM
Big Clue:
Think EPCOT!Babe, I think you're posting this question to the wrong board. :p Unless Flippyshark, MatterCOT fan, HTH or BDK want to give it a shot.
mousepod
08-20-2005, 01:02 PM
wrong board? no such thing. Anyone who went to WDW at least twice (once between '83 and '98, and once since June 2002) should have experienced the answer first-hand.
(was that a massive clue? you bet.)
Drince88
08-21-2005, 06:26 AM
I'm not sure how much of this I should put in spoilers, so I'll put it all in - I don't have the answer, but maybe someone who's actually SEEN said Tom Cruise movie might be able to figure it out from my thoughts...(This WAS a group assignment, wasn't it?) :)
I believe we're talking about the re-addition of Figment into "Journey into Your Imgination" - but I have no idea how he's connected to either Gonzo OR with "Interview with a Vampire"
BigDaddyKyle
08-21-2005, 07:42 AM
I am thinking the same thing Drince...
mousepod
08-21-2005, 08:33 AM
Drince88 - you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!
Here are the details:
In March '83, five months after the opening of EPCOT, the attraction "Journey Into Imagination" debuted in EPCOT's Futureworld. The ride featured the song "One Little Spark" written by the Sherman Brothers and featured the characters Dreamfinder and FIGMENT (Figment of Imagination, get it?). It was a silly and fun Omnimover ride that was initially very popular, and Figment became the mascot for EPCOT. Figment was dreamed up by Tony Baxter, and drawn by Steve Kirk and X. Atencio.
His voice was provided by veteran actor Billy Barty, whose career stretched back to 1928, when he was four years old. People from my generation probably know Billy best from his appearances in Sid and Marty Krofft shows like 'Pufnstuf' and 'Sigmund and the Sea Monsters'. In 1985, Billy played "Screwball" in the Ridley Scott fantasy classic "Legend", which also starred a young Tom Cruise (sorry - I forgot all about "Interview with a Vampire" - didn't mean to create a red herring there).
In October 1998, Journey Into Imagination, which while still a fan favorite had become a walk-on attraction, was closed.
A year later, in October 1999, a new version of the attraction opened, called "Journey Into Your Imagination". It was a completely new ride, which was totally rethemed to work with the "Honey I Shrunk the Audience" movie that now occupied the theater in the Imagination Pavilion. While crowds flocked to the 3D movie, they hated the new ride, and hard core Disney fans bemoaned the loss of the Dreamfinder (a little), and Figment (a lot). There's even a story that Eisner himself thought that the attraction sucked. This version of the attraction was closed in October 2001.
Imagineer David Mumford was charged with creating a new version of the attraction that would include the Imagination Institute from v2 of the attraction but would bring back Figment. Less than year later, in June 2002, a brand-new version of the ride was opened, and Figment was back! The new attraction was called "Journey Into Imagination with Figment" just to make sure everybody knew. Unfortunately, Billy Barty has passed away, so they had to find a new actor to voice Figment. They chose David Goelz, who was a Muppeteer since the 1970's and is possibly most famous for being the voice of The Great Gonzo.
...and that's the story.
Not Afraid
08-21-2005, 10:08 PM
YAY!
Drince....got a question?
mousepod
08-25-2005, 09:09 AM
In honor of the upcoming Batsday celebration, I thought I'd revive this thread.
It's a humorous take on horror, with a decidedly musical bent. It features Paul Frees and has a memorable guest appearance by Thurl Ravenscroft. It debuted in 1959. What is it?
Cadaverous Pallor
08-26-2005, 09:40 AM
My guess was the "Haunted House" album that came out after the Mansion facade was built but years before the Mansion opened....but Mousepod already informed me that that's incorrect. :)
Spike Jones's Spooktacular in Sound
mousepod
08-26-2005, 10:06 AM
Spike Jones's Spooktacular in Sound
Ding! Ding! Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a winner.
Not Afraid
08-26-2005, 11:29 AM
LOL. Alex, you crack me up!
Your question.
Why?
In 1918 Walt Disney failed to join the military because they didn't accept his lie about his age (he was only 16). Instead he joined the Red Cross and would go to France as an ambulance driver.
While training to drive ambulances in Connecticut, what other future giant of the business world was in his training class? This person would, during the construction of Disneyland, use this connection in an attempt to get his business a presence in Disneyland.
I have no idea if this is easy or hard. Just something I happen to know.
Ghoulish Delight
08-26-2005, 03:23 PM
Henry Ford?
Nope, he was way too old (and long dead by the time Disneyland was getting built).
Ghoulish Delight
08-26-2005, 03:31 PM
Nope, he was way too old (and long dead by the time Disneyland was getting built).
Oh, hmm, you did say "future giant of the business world." Right.
Drince88
08-26-2005, 03:40 PM
My guess was going to be Thomas Watson, of IBM - but the IBM website say he was 40 in 1914, so that doesn't quite match up. (I only went to look up his name because I couldn't remember it - Sorry, Grandfather!)
(And sorry about not posting a question - I didn't realize I was supposed to and haven't been able to get on these boards much this week - besides, I can pull useless knowledge out of my head in response to questions, I have a horrid time coming up with questions based on what's stored up there!)
Cadaverous Pallor
08-26-2005, 04:23 PM
I knew this once. Really, I did! I'm ready to kick myself.
mousepod
08-26-2005, 05:01 PM
I never guessed this thread would still be going - I'm lovin' it!
But Alex, maybe you should give a hint. After all, we deserve a break today.
He did not succeed in his lifetime getting his business represented in Disneyland, but it did eventually happen.
wendybeth
08-26-2005, 08:36 PM
The founder of McDonalds- Roy Kroc. (Geesh- even Tori knew the answer to that one).
Yes, though he was not the founder of McDonald's. He was a franchise owner and harrassed the owners until they sold it to him.
Shortly after doing that, he sent a letter to Walt Disney recalling their time together and suggesting that a McDonald's be put in Disneyland; this was before McDonald's was much more than a SoCal chain.
He never received a response.
wendybeth
08-26-2005, 11:16 PM
Where was Walt and Lillian married? (It's one of the few claims to fame this town has, besides being tres stinky).
Ghoulish Delight
08-26-2005, 11:51 PM
Where was Walt and Lillian married? (It's one of the few claims to fame this town has, besides being tres stinky).Just from the stinky clue, I'd have to guess Visalia, CA
wendybeth
08-26-2005, 11:56 PM
Nope- stinkier. Although it probably wasn't stinky at the time. Papermill stinky.
SacTown Chronic
08-27-2005, 12:10 AM
Papermill stinky.
Antioch, CA?
Drince88
08-27-2005, 04:32 AM
Longview, WA?
wendybeth
08-27-2005, 08:21 AM
Nope, nope and nope.
Lillians brother lived here- they were married in his home. Okay, since I won't be home most of today, here's a bigger hint: It's less than a two hour drive from Spokane.
Is there a paper mill in Longview? I never noticed it being stinky there, I thought they just had wood mills. Now, Camas is stinky due do it's paper plant.
As for the question I remember that they were married in the home of Lillian's brother and that it was in Idaho. But I don't remember where.
Motorboat Cruiser
08-27-2005, 11:01 AM
Hmm, I wasn't aware that Idaho was less than a two hour drive from Spokane.
Small world. ;)
Yeah, Spokane is only about 20 miles from the border with Idaho.
I looked at a map and remembered once I saw it, but it is one of those towns I would never have remembered if asked to list Idaho cities.
Not Afraid
08-27-2005, 12:08 PM
I don't know the answer, but I'm singing "Your own private Idaho" now.
Drince88
08-27-2005, 06:23 PM
Oh, I spent a LOT of time there before I moved (in fact, it's why my ticket to visit Disneyland in October was only $10!)
Lewiston, Idaho. (right across the river from Clarkston, WA)
(And yes, Alex, Longview has 2 rather large pulp mills - Longview Fibre is a pulp/paper mill and Weyerhaeuser has a large pulp/paper mill there as well (in addition to the saw mill -- And Camas has spent a TON of money in the last few years to clean up their wastewater treatment to cut down on the smell!)
If this is correct, someone else will have to do a question. I was going to dream up something, but I don't know where I'm going to be tomorrow, or if I'll have electricity if I stay home, so I can't commit to being on line to respond.
Really? Years of driving through Longview and I don't think I ever smelled them. Are they cleaner than Camas's was or am I just unaware?
And I'm pretty sure Lewiston is right.
wendybeth
08-27-2005, 10:05 PM
Lewiston is correct! I did time there as small child, and I still remember the stench. It permeates everything- clothing, hair, food.... (insert barfy smilie here). Potlatch has a big mill there, or at least they used to- don't know if it's still running. Alex is right; Spokane is just across the border from Idaho.
After a summer working a salmon cannery in Kodiak, Alaska, people living near paper mills have nothing to complain about. Of course, in Kodiak, there was nothing that didn't smell like salmon so there really wasn't anybody on the outside to be offended.
Drince88
08-29-2005, 06:53 PM
And yes, Wendybeth, the Potlatch mill is still running strong.
I'm not sure why you never smelled Longview Fibre, Alex - I'm sure you saw the steam plumes from I-5 when you drove by. I'm not sure if the prevailing winds maybe would have blown the stench more towards St. Helens (not the Mt - the town in Oregon). I would come back into the office from visiting there, and the guy in the cube next to me would complain that I smelled. He also said he could tell when I got a Fedex or something from them - because even overnight, it would still smell.
Sorry for the derail -- Again, I'm not sure when I'll be able to check back in - someone else will need to come up with a question.
mousepod
08-29-2005, 07:34 PM
Here's an odd one: every Disney fan knows about the bonuses that Disney gave his animators for coming up with gags on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
What two animators worked on the film and received no bonus?
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