I prefer the text being there actually. It looks heaps less home made and more proffesional than ones with just big pictures. Also try to digitally remove the cloud next to the claw in the big picture because it greatly disturbs the balance and its really annoying there. However its probably just me.

The cover design has been finalised. If you haven't yet purchased one be sure to get in and do so - two weeks left to preorder for only $25.00. http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/calendar.php

What about a page design? Is there going to be text, or just a picture?

It was decided to go with just a photograph on each page, with the ride's name, park and when it opened. There's really not that much more you need to know.

The calendar page has now been updated to showcase the finalised lineup of the 2005 Calendar. Check it out now, and order one now if you haven't already! http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/calendar.php

If you don't have a credit card and yet you want to purchase a calendar it's quite simple to do. Your local Australia Post will have a "Money Order" service. It is a lot like a cheque, only you don't need a cheque book, bank account or anything like that. The service costs $2.50, so you'll need $27.50 to purchase a calendar - $2.50 + $25.00. If your parents won't let you use their credit card, then this is the answer (of course ask their permission etc. before sending a money order). As far as I know there's no minimum age, and it can be paid for in cash. Australia Posts are everywhere, including just about every decent sized shopping centre. You can read more about them on the Australia Post website: http://www.auspost.com.au/IXP/0,1083,CH202...57EMO19,00.html Make out the money order to: "Richard Wilson" Then mail it to me: Be sure to put your own mailing address on the back of the mail order as well as the envelope if possible so I know where to send the calendar. If possible, try to send them around the 26th at the latest so I can be sure to get them before the end of the month. If you do mail out a money order which is stamped before the end of November, I will accept $25.00 rather than $30.00 for the calendar, but naturally until I receive the money order no calendars will be mailed. I recommend you also email me once you've sent the mail order, so I know it's coming. Of course, the easiest way to pay for a calendar is by credit card. This can be done here: https://www.2checkout.com/cgi-bin/buyers/or...ge.2c?sid=27553. Check out the entire calendar for 2005 here. To everyone who voted "Yes" in this poll, you've only got 12 days to get your orders in. I did ask that you don't vote "Yes" unless you're certain about it.

I tried to persuade my parents to let me buy one but they have changed their mind from a month ago when i first saw it

Most of you would have received the email regarding the calendars most recently, but for those that didn't, here's a few things to note. The period of pre-ordering for AUD$25.00 has ended. Calendars can now be ordered for $30.00 (incl. shipping), via the methods mentioned above and elsewhere. Once orders are received, calendars are mailed as quickly as possible. If you wish to receive your calendar before Christmas, try to get your order in before December 20 (earlier to be safe). Those who pre-ordered calendars, they will be mailed out as soon as I receive them from the printer. They should be received and mailed out within a week or two. Thanks to everyone that ordered one, or will order one. Your support of Roller-Coaster.com.au is greatly appreciated.

No sorry, im more interested in the 2005 OFFICIAL KYLIE calender, so thats a NO from me. Also Im not interested in any of the images in the calender, and im not up for paying $25, id rather part $20 for Kylie

Huss I'm surprised you haven't purchased the 2005 Carnies Illustrated calendar. I will try and find the pictures from it and post them. "The Bus is now leaving for Callendina Loop, NSW"

LOL, no thanks, Ill take kylie anyday over rides, or your so called "Carnies illustrated" ewwwwww LOL

Carnies Illustrated" I wouldnt that one on my wall. Australians Best(And Ugliest)Carnies. In their swimsuits

ok get over it

Easy, go easy, no-one likes an aggressor. Anyway, what assurances do we have that we won't be cheated out of our money? And also, how many calenders to you actually make? Just out of interest.

yeah thats interesting, do they sell to people other than the members here?

Calendars are produced in batches of 15. Currently the first batch of 15 is being printed. If more orders are received I'll order a second batch and so on. This was also done last year, when the site was still Total Thrills. Feel free to ask any of the members who purchased one last year their thoughts on it. As far as I can recall there was no negative feedback aside from a slight printing error or two (which shouldn't happen this year), in these cases free replacement calendars were offered. They are sold exclusively here through the site. They don't necessarily sell to members only, but I'd expect that most are to members of the forums, simply because it's advertised more to them. I know for a fact that at least one or two this year have been sold to non-members.

thats cool, thanks for the info

as far as getting cheated out of your money, Richard gave his HOME ADDRESS. he is also the registered owner and webmaster of the roller-coaster.com.au domain. other posts in this site also list what he studies, and where. i cannot see how anyone could possibly suspect Richard, particularly a long-standing member such as yourself nebuchanezzar, of cheating us out. How long do you plan to have these in production Richard, i won't be looking at one until january... bit short on the greenstuff... u know? i would like to see a wonderland tribute calendar as well... any idea of that in the future?

Dont worry about Neb, he likes to say stupid things like that. I don't know how you could be cheated out of this, because to me, rich doesnt seem like some shoddy business man, who just wants money and doesnt send out the product. Like he even said, if theres a printing error, you get a free one. That doesnt seem like people are being cheated out of their money, or a wrecked calender!

He isnt like those Rip off merchants on Ebay.

I buy stuff from EBAY, just gotta find a good supplier, not some dodgy one. Most times if that happens you report it. But, all experiences i've had buying things have been fine

Exactly. Uneducated people have false views of eBay, same as people who have no idea what goes on on the internet assume that it is filled with paedophiles that want to harm you. Oh no no no, don't go on the internet, you'll be attacked, mercy! Ebay is perfectly fine.

Some of Ebay is fine, and it's not like you've never bought anything online. Remember when you threw the tantrum over eKIRMES!

Exactly. Uneducated people have false views of eBay,  Oh no no no, don't go on the internet, you'll be attacked, mercy! Ebay is perfectly fine.

I am educated and learned. I buy stuff on ebay although there have been many times when things havent arrived. Expensive things. And then the next day the user suddenly disappears. But mostly people are truthful

Always check first that they are reliable, check out the comments that have been posted, thats a must