Photo TR: TPR UK release party and SFMM

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.

Ryan shows off his battle damage

We may never get this chance again, so "Casey, tackle Ryan on the Sky Tower!"

Deja Vu and the oldest ride at the park, Psyclone?!

Ooooh, aerial shot of Ninja, the last ride to utilize the mountain before Taty

The Tower offers some really great views of the coasters at the park

At the Arrow Display, you can almost feel the pain just by looking at it

Everyone is amazed at the opening of the tower again finally

Tatsu looks purdy, but its got a line, and the Sky Tower is opened. This really is alternate universe Magic Mountain

We assume the proper riding position to sit in the front

Just then we saw and heard Superman testing with people, so we hightailed it up the mountain. OMG its the elusive left side too!

Still intense and buttloads of fun, Batman was next on the agenda

Riddler's crew was actually pretty quick today (compared to Tatsu) and there was no stacking

Hello Vertical Loop. How are you today?

Elissa decided to sit this one out and go see Jahan instead

Next up was Riddler's Revenge, also walk on

Deja Vu was actually opened, and had no wait at opening! Finally I got the American Trio, after like 7 attempts at SFMMs

By popular demand, here's the Hoffman girl on loan from Fresno

My favorite of the flying coasters because it actually does some stuff and still has lots of inversions

After 1 ride, the rest of the GP show up, making a quick reride impossible

Pretzel loop goodness can only be better if its dipped in butter

No one is here yet because they took the long route

After running like fools, we were the first ones on Tatsu. Joe didn't even vomit this time!

Finally Bugs and his camel toe came out and let us in

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

Brushed off from his tackling, Ryan starts the poundings

CASEY! Tackle Ryan!

The morning starts to shape up and things get in order. Such as...

Early enough there wasn't a bad lineup to get into the park

Nothing we weren't expecting to be down.

Here we are, the future site of asphault

SFMM was actually running 2 trams in the morning. Everyone was shocked!

Some of the coasters we'd be riding

The day starts off with Ryan putting on his signature outfit at the Alvey home

More from the Mountain:

As our onride shows, Tatsu really enhances the atmosphere at SFMM

With Flash Passes left, we decided to ride Tatsu one more time. 50 minutes later we actually rode

Ooooh, the newer prettier mountainside

Thru the looping glass, you can see pain and agony awaiting

But without this ride, I may not have my lovely vertical loops

Ooooh, Anton thru the trees

Loving the restraints, Chris would rather hang himself. Evan just prepares for a beating

Next, the ACEr in all of us pay respect to some random thing that used to deserve respect

Follow the ketchup!

Proof that Casey is equal to 3 children across

And he's thrilled!

But he can get Canyon Blaster!

Even begging won't help Casey get the coaster that eludes us all

Next, Casey vs Goliath Jr

More TPRers and signature moves galore! Joe wonders "where is the nearest filing cabinet?"

Going into the helix of extreme blackouts and death, you can see Colossus going up its I beam lift

First drop goodness. Only Casey was scared to put his hands up

Casey, not so much legroom

Here's some more of the Hoffman girl and friends. The Hoffman Girl's dad shows us how much legroom he has

So the rest of us decide to eat some expensive food that won't really fill us up

Finally Robb announces that he has really bad bowel activities and needs to go home before he has some seepage

Chris liked it so much, he refuses to leave until he can ride it again

Those ever so wonderful Morgan trains

Here we have Colossus ... and a coaster

Oooh, purdy skyline (much nicer than Fresno's)

Yeah, I'm a cobra roll in a parking lot. Wanna fight about it?!

Yes! Looking up the skirt of the vertical loop. BRB!!

Mmmm, Vertical loop goodness, can it get any better?

Next up, Scream! AHHHHHH!!

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.

And the night concludes with some pool fun, starting with Ryan getting tossed in by Casey

Both of us are injured, but feel no pain.

Derek, duck and cover!

Casey isn't happy that I outscored him in the trivia contest. Casey, tackle Derek!

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

For doing so bad at the trivia contest, Guy's prize was a licking from me

When people are this in depth in your video, you know its a hit!

With the lighting, sound, stage, and film specialists in the area, it was easy getting nice profressional equipment

Everyone prepares for the release of volume 8, the UK trip

The wings are always a big hit. So big in fact that I didn't even manage to get any!

Wing master Alvey prepares his beer soaked wings in Fire and Ice sauce

Some of the people from the UK trip enjoy some laughs about the trip while waiting for the movie to start

Finally I put down my beer long enough to enjoy the ravioli and other goods

Dan is wondering if Elissa and Jahan conspired to sneak sugar into his pasta

Everyone enjoys the Italian spread, and some adults really liked the "meant for the kids" pizza

The major food is served. But I'm too busy with my beers

You wanna see our WHAT?!

Your grillz, ya ya your grillz

Dan and Kristen console each other after Guy calls them Jewish

The jews and diabetics know that the best kind of food is in the kitchen, FREE!

Ryan takes time out of pounding it to pass out party favors

Things start to pick up a little

Casey was content with one of his fangirls, and who wouldn't be!

John was forced to keep his camera at home. And OMG Dan has a chick!?

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

As 6:00 rolls around, the help finishes setting up the party room

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?

Sorry about the other post, Derek. Nice Pics, though. Glad everyone had a great time. Shame you didn't get any wings.

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.

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

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

Not enough pics of Derek.

Seriously, nice stuff! Glad to see you made it home alright 8)

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!)

With Hoffman girl in the shower, all Ryan can think about is pounding her

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

Something tells me the next Alvey party will have more attendees than the 2006 ACE Con after seeing this photo.

Oh dear, you may get into trouble for posting that one Derek...

Meh, nothing I can do about it. Looks like you guys had fun.

What Derek forgot to mention (probably from too many beers and finally getting up there in age) is that 2 people tried to throw the "Hoffman" girl in the pool as well.

First was Ryan. No luck. He got tossed in by her.

Then Derek. She clobbered him, and promptly threw him in!

Then Robb jumped in. No water left. End of party.

Awesome as always!

JJ

Damn, I need to get to an Alvey party sometime.

Looks like you all had a great time! Nice TR!

Hmmm, seems like I missed some controversy...

As always, a Derek photo TR = quality entertainment. TPR parties rule. I missed out on this one due to the non-stop fun that is eye surgery, but perhaps I'll attend another one some day. I'll need to visit SFMM one more time before it's replaced with a bunch of houses and an Olive Garden.

dt

Damn, looks like we left too early.

Nice TR Derek. It was nice to finally meet you.

Horray no more banning! Anyways, nice photo TR Derek, looks like the party was a lot of fun, and especially after the last three photos, Im booking my flights for the next one!!!

Colin C

Nice TR Sir Derek.

Maybe I'll get out to one of these parties someday. Unfortunatley by then they will have paved over the mountain.

Derek, I think we need to talk about those last photos .........

Busted!

Millions of fanboys are now dissapointed....

Colin C

Lmao. Great TR Derek. Good luck with Papa Hoffman.

he he he, Derek, I think my dads gonna hunt you down and kill you.

So umm... run fast or hide well....

The hoffman girl

Does this make Derek fan boy #1????

^ No, it makes him prisoner # 5325632.

j/k,

-james Dillaman