Milestone & A New Site Coming Real Soon 
Two and a half years ago I began this blog as an outlet for my love of roller coasters and writing. This post is my 400th post and it’s been a fun ride especially when my readers drop in and post comments. Some agree, some disagree, and others just share their experiences. Either way, The Coaster Critic’s Blog is at its best when the community joins in on the discussion. One of my most commented posts was driven by the angry mobs that were dissapointed by the Dark Knight Coasters. So I encourage all you lurkers to give your two cents.
If you’re a long time reader you may have noticed that I have been posting less frequently the past month or so. I’ve been hard at work on a side project that I hope to launch this week. I had to take down my last project due to relentless spam attacks creating eronious users. The platform that the site was built on wasn’t quite ready for primetime, but I hope to bring it back at some point in the future. This week’s announcement involves a different web site that’s almost two years in the making. Okay, so I haven’t really been working on it for all that time, but it’s been incubating since late 2006. The image to the right hints at the new site’s theme.
Thanks to all my dedicated readers subscribed via email and on the RSS feed. And thanks to those who just stop by every now and then. Stay tuned for the big announcement later this week. I’m looking forward to your feedback.
October 7, 2008 at 23:18
Congrats on your 400th post, man!
October 8, 2008 at 00:40
Way to go, Joel!!! I check your blog everyday to see if you've added anything or to read your fans' comments. I really like that you take the time to respond to many of those comments. Keep up the good work!P.S. I have to admit that I thought the "big announcement" might mean another little coaster critic was on the way.
October 8, 2008 at 02:30
Damn Man, 400 Posts.CONGRATS!!
October 8, 2008 at 11:01
CONGRATS, MAN!I love your blog, just to let you know, but I rarely comment, just because I'm not a very seasoned coaster rider. Keep up the great work, you are by far the best coaster blog I read.
October 13, 2008 at 13:39
Thanks for all the kind words!I've had to push back the big announcement a week. This Friday I will unveil my top secret project. So stay tuned!
October 26, 2008 at 05:53
I have a special interest in the manta coaster so I love you site. Keep up the good work