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DerekRx I'm the gyro!
Joined: 19 Feb 2005 Total posts: 4964 Location: Buymoria, PA Age: 30 Gender: Male |
 Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 5:11 pm Post subject: Photo TR: TPR UK release party and SFMM |
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Never having been to one of the Alvey's infamous parties, after I determined that my schedule was free that weekend and airfare wasn't too attrocious, I decided to go out. Of course, with no vacation days, it meant flying across the country for just the weekend, but I'm young (in Jeff Johnson's eyes) so I can deal.
The first stop was SFMM, possibly a future parking lot. I still had not yet ridden the new for 2006 Tatsu, as well as Deja Vu (good luck!) and I was interested in finally getting to go up the Sky Tower. We were expecting really bad stuff for a Saturday, but thanks to Elissa's planning and Robb's leading, we managed to make it all around the park before 1pm, only having 1 or 2 train waits on most rides. This was accomplished thanks to everyone in the world going to Tatsu, us running there ahead of everyone, and the overall sluggishness of the Tatsu crew. Because of that, we managed to make a nice loop around the back of the park before I was put in charge of the group.
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| The day starts off with Ryan putting on his signature outfit at the Alvey home |
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| Some of the coasters we'd be riding |
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| SFMM was actually running 2 trams in the morning. Everyone was shocked! |
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| Here we are, the future site of asphault |
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| Nothing we weren't expecting to be down. |
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| Early enough there wasn't a bad lineup to get into the park |
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| The morning starts to shape up and things get in order. Such as... |
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| Brushed off from his tackling, Ryan starts the poundings |
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| To entertain guests while the park waited for Bugs to come out and open the gates, the staff pretended they were at a wedding with the Cha Cha Slide |
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| Finally Bugs and his camel toe came out and let us in |
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| After running like fools, we were the first ones on Tatsu. Joe didn't even vomit this time! |
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| No one is here yet because they took the long route |
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| Pretzel loop goodness can only be better if its dipped in butter |
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| After 1 ride, the rest of the GP show up, making a quick reride impossible |
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| My favorite of the flying coasters because it actually does some stuff and still has lots of inversions |
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| By popular demand, here's the Hoffman girl on loan from Fresno |
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| Deja Vu was actually opened, and had no wait at opening! Finally I got the American Trio, after like 7 attempts at SFMMs |
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| Next up was Riddler's Revenge, also walk on |
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| Elissa decided to sit this one out and go see Jahan instead |
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| Hello Vertical Loop. How are you today? |
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| Riddler's crew was actually pretty quick today (compared to Tatsu) and there was no stacking |
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| Still intense and buttloads of fun, Batman was next on the agenda |
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| Just then we saw and heard Superman testing with people, so we hightailed it up the mountain. OMG its the elusive left side too! |
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| We assume the proper riding position to sit in the front |
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| Tatsu looks purdy, but its got a line, and the Sky Tower is opened. This really is alternate universe Magic Mountain |
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| Everyone is amazed at the opening of the tower again finally |
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| At the Arrow Display, you can almost feel the pain just by looking at it |
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| The Tower offers some really great views of the coasters at the park |
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| Ooooh, aerial shot of Ninja, the last ride to utilize the mountain before Taty |
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| Deja Vu and the oldest ride at the park, Psyclone?! |
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| We may never get this chance again, so "Casey, tackle Ryan on the Sky Tower!" |
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| Ryan shows off his battle damage |
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Dispatch, enjoy your ride.
Derek
Last edited by DerekRx on Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:10 pm |
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| DerekRx I'm the gyro!
Joined: 19 Feb 2005 Total posts: 4964 Location: Buymoria, PA Age: 30 Gender: Male |
| Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Next up, Scream! AHHHHHH!! |
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| Mmmm, Vertical loop goodness, can it get any better? |
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| Yes! Looking up the skirt of the vertical loop. BRB!! |
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| Yeah, I'm a cobra roll in a parking lot. Wanna fight about it?! |
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| Oooh, purdy skyline (much nicer than Fresno's) |
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| Here we have Colossus ... and a coaster |
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| Those ever so wonderful Morgan trains |
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| Chris liked it so much, he refuses to leave until he can ride it again |
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| Finally Robb announces that he has really bad bowel activities and needs to go home before he has some seepage |
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| So the rest of us decide to eat some expensive food that won't really fill us up |
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| Here's some more of the Hoffman girl and friends. The Hoffman Girl's dad shows us how much legroom he has |
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| Casey, not so much legroom |
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| First drop goodness. Only Casey was scared to put his hands up |
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| Going into the helix of extreme blackouts and death, you can see Colossus going up its I beam lift |
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| More TPRers and signature moves galore! Joe wonders "where is the nearest filing cabinet?" |
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| Next, Casey vs Goliath Jr |
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| Even begging won't help Casey get the coaster that eludes us all |
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| But he can get Canyon Blaster! |
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| Proof that Casey is equal to 3 children across |
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| Next, the ACEr in all of us pay respect to some random thing that used to deserve respect |
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| Loving the restraints, Chris would rather hang himself. Evan just prepares for a beating |
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| Ooooh, Anton thru the trees |
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| But without this ride, I may not have my lovely vertical loops |
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| Thru the looping glass, you can see pain and agony awaiting |
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| Ooooh, the newer prettier mountainside |
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| With Flash Passes left, we decided to ride Tatsu one more time. 50 minutes later we actually rode |
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| As our onride shows, Tatsu really enhances the atmosphere at SFMM =) |
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Dispatch, enjoy your ride.
Derek |
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| DerekRx I'm the gyro!
Joined: 19 Feb 2005 Total posts: 4964 Location: Buymoria, PA Age: 30 Gender: Male |
| Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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Onto the party!
As I said, this was my first TPR party, but it won't be the last! Everything from the food, the drinks, the entertainment, and the people made for one of the most fun parties you could possibly hope to have without someone being thrown in jail. Robb and Elissa sure know how to throw a party, thanks a bundle you two!
NOTE: This is the final update. You may post replies now.
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| As 6:00 rolls around, the help finishes setting up the party room |
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| I was in charge of beverages, and it looks like the over 21 crew is pleased with my selections. Not shown are Sam Adams and Sam Adams Summer Ale |
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| John was forced to keep his camera at home. And OMG Dan has a chick!? |
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| Casey was content with one of his fangirls, and who wouldn't be! |
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| Things start to pick up a little |
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| Ryan takes time out of pounding it to pass out party favors |
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| The jews and diabetics know that the best kind of food is in the kitchen, FREE! |
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| Dan and Kristen console each other after Guy calls them Jewish |
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You wanna see our WHAT?!
Your grillz, ya ya your grillz |
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| The major food is served. But I'm too busy with my beers |
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| Everyone enjoys the Italian spread, and some adults really liked the "meant for the kids" pizza |
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| Dan is wondering if Elissa and Jahan conspired to sneak sugar into his pasta |
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| Finally I put down my beer long enough to enjoy the ravioli and other goods |
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| Some of the people from the UK trip enjoy some laughs about the trip while waiting for the movie to start |
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| Wing master Alvey prepares his beer soaked wings in Fire and Ice sauce |
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| The wings are always a big hit. So big in fact that I didn't even manage to get any! |
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| Everyone prepares for the release of volume 8, the UK trip |
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| With the lighting, sound, stage, and film specialists in the area, it was easy getting nice profressional equipment |
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| When people are this in depth in your video, you know its a hit! |
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| For doing so bad at the trivia contest, Guy's prize was a licking from me |
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| Jeff took a nap in the afternoon so he was able to stay up past 7pm to hang out with us. Here he is before he spills his dippin dots |
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| Casey isn't happy that I outscored him in the trivia contest. Casey, tackle Derek! |
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| Both of us are injured, but feel no pain. |
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| And the night concludes with some pool fun, starting with Ryan getting tossed in by Casey |
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Dispatch, enjoy your ride.
Derek
Last edited by DerekRx on Mon Aug 21, 2006 3:23 am |
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| pkdcoaster All I want is a chainlift!
Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Total posts: 1471 Location: Richmond VA Age: 30 Gender: Male |
| Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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Very Nice pics of the park.
Party looked like alot of fun.
Whats up with that Scream train on the ground by the C. roll?
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| jamesdillaman Flight of James: Ride of Steel the Revenge
Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Total posts: 1973 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 27 Gender: Male |
| Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Sorry about the other post, Derek. Nice Pics, though. Glad everyone had a great time. Shame you didn't get any wings.
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| Token Yankee Guy Sexing up the North Pole
Joined: 15 Feb 2005 Total posts: 1743 Location: East Granby, CT Age: 24 Gender: Male |
| Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Great TR Derek, the TPR partys are a lot of fun. I need to get out to california more, hopefully after I graduate this year from college.
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| TexTitan01 Donkeys are my way of life!
Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Total posts: 655 Location: Winchester, VA Age: 19 Gender: Male |
| Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, looks like y'all had alot of fun, I noticed you had F-zero GX for the cube, good choice  man i wish i couldave made it out for that, between the food, games, rides, overall fun; I wouldave had a blast.
Cool TR Derek
--Tex
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| arrowfanman Fire Alarm Boy!
Joined: 12 May 2005 Total posts: 2752 Location: Saugus, CA Age: 20 Gender: Male |
| Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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Your damn paparazzi flash weirded out my eyes there!
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Anyway, it was nice to finally meet you, and everyone else. Being forced to listen to all of R&E's stories about all these people who I dont know, it was nice to finally see that they were real people! And glad to hear that you had a good time at SFMM!...I take full responsiblity.  I hope to see you at the next par-tay.
-Jahan
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| ParkTrips A tie for 1st Place = 3rd Place
Joined: 18 Aug 2005 Total posts: 6893 Location: Falling down 'the list' Gender: Male |
| Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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Not enough pics of Derek.
Seriously, nice stuff! Glad to see you made it home alright 8)
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| DerekRx I'm the gyro!
Joined: 19 Feb 2005 Total posts: 4964 Location: Buymoria, PA Age: 30 Gender: Male |
| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 3:32 am Post subject: |
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I lied, there were a few more pictures, but we'll only give every poster a 24 minute ban instead. But this is the last of them.
For those of you who couldn't decide if you wanted to come to an Alvey party, this should change your mind. Oh, and bring your bathing suit! (and a shower curtain too if you want privacy!) 
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| Something tells me the next Alvey party will have more attendees than the 2006 ACE Con after seeing this photo. |
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| I hope this picture doesn't get me into too much trouble with the Mrs (or the police, or Bob Hoffman)! My god my butt sticks out, its like a table |
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| With Hoffman girl in the shower, all Ryan can think about is pounding her |
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Dispatch, enjoy your ride.
Derek
Last edited by DerekRx on Mon Aug 21, 2006 4:02 am |
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