Photo TR: Alvey's TPR Summer Party

Ok, so I flew from Massachusetts almost 3000 miles for a TPR party ! Well, I flew out early anyways and spent an extra day at SFMM and hit Knotts for the first time. Good times.

I just want to give thanks to Elissa and Dan for their guidance at the parks and such, Robb and Elissa for their hospitality and Joe, Jim and Derek for posting pics I could photoshop for my TR since I was too stupid to actually bring a battery charger for my camera .

Thanks again to R&E. It was fun to meet new people and great to see all the UK travelers again. Just like old times, right Joe? Thanks for reading.

Watching the UK preview. It's almost like being there again. Except Joe wouldn't know about that.

I swear Joe never left that corner of the kitchen.

A few more peeps arrive. Fun party. Good group. And everyone wore deoderant too! Who'd have thought.

Early at the party when there was room to sit and relax.

The real reason for traveling 3000 miles.

Most of the UK crew shown here conquering SFMM in less than a few hours.

Holy Dude Batman. Pound It!

I sooo wish I had bought this hat......Can't you see the resemblance?

hmmmm, Thanks Elissa for the Flash passes....

BEST RESTROOM SIGN EVER. When TPR finishes acquisition, it will be fixed so that he has three testicals.

Hey Derek, I'll trade you my Balder hammer for your Speed Monster shirt.

More TPR theming. Why does Chris always make funny faces? Why do birds suddenly appear....?

Every update needs a "through the trees" pic. Here is Tasu, through the cool oriental tree bush. This pic is sponsored by Air. Prepare for Air.

Victory! All credits achieved. Now I never have to go back to SFMM.

Oooh, Superman opened on Saturday!

Look at all the people in line for Air, I mean Tatsu.

The offically coined by B&M egg turn. Thanks to Casey for taking this pic for me. What, you didn't think I went up in the Sky Tower for this pic did you?

See Joe, quad boobed men can make it to Tatsu without yacking.

Which made Ryan so excited, he busted out his Ketchup dance for all to see. Again, still better than the stupid preshow thing.

Dude, Casey's p%^$# was this big!

Post tackle pic....because everyone loves to see a Giant pummel a midget.

If TPR ran SFMM, the stupid pre-entrance announcer would say "Casey Tackle Ryan". Then they wouldn't be so stupid.

No airtime + the helix of blackout = my enthusiasm level.

Back to the what if TPR took over. Gives you a real reason to scream now.

Turned out that Canyon Blaster was my 200th credit. Front row even. Take that you stupid little girl who wanted the front seat!

Another new credit for me. At the time I thought is was my #200.

A new credit for Joe and Derek. Ever have Dejavu?

A new credit for Joe and Derek. Ever have Dejavu?

and be located in England and play a dispatch recording, "Prepare for Air".

It just needs to be painted blue.....

Tatsu was OK.

"Joe, you excited?"

"No. (dry heave, dry heave, blaaaahhhhh)". I almost took a picture, but it didn't seem right at the time. Wish now I did. Odd thing was, not a single person in line even blinked at the site of someone yakking all over the cement i

So with proper guidance, Joe and I took the secret way to Tatsu beating out most of the bull runners. But poor Joe. Running + Joe = not a pretty site.

Oooh look. New for this year! In spanish too.

Not a good start. Luckily I already have my X credit. But not Superman. Actually, I had others I didn't get on my first trip because I wasn't a credit whore then. Yeah, thanks R&E.

I had been to SFMM a few years back. This time around we hit it two times. Photos were taken on both days but are not in order. So, what if SFMM really closed? What follows is a scary thought....

On the way back from Knotts I noticed this water thing. I have never seen anything like this before. They should sooo make this a water slide.

My signature move is there, I swear. But I didn't know Joe was in a gang. I can't associate with gang members! Or paper filers for that matter.

Should have called it the Stapler....especially since Joe was riding with me. Maybe he could have stapled some papers together.

Xcelerator was the last of the US intamin accelerators for me. I liked it, but would have liked it more had it not been for Elissa and Dan, you bastards. My balls still hurt. I owe you both for your little prank.

and that it was REALLY rough! But I liked the layout.

But I realized it wasn't because Joe was sitting next to me....

If you squint, like, a lot, Ghostrider looks like Balder.

Arrival at Knotts. Nice park. Really liked Silver Bullet. My favorite invert in the US , take that Elissa.

Arrived at the Alvey's on my birthday to celebrate TPR style. I'll spare the Old Man Jeff jokes.

Poor Joe...

Hilarious photos + lots of Joe jokes = ENTERTAINMENT!

That was an awesome report, especially the Photoshop stuff. And I still don't have that Deja Vu credit. Stupid SFMM...

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That was a great Photo TR

Nice Photoshop work, especially the superhero poses.

JEFF

Nice TR. Nice to meet ya on saturday.

But sorry to break it to you ... you still have one credit left at SFMM.

Right side of Superman.

lol lol lol!!!

I think you may give Derek a run for his money in the contest

Nice to meet you dude, see you again soon!

Nice report. Photoshopped TRs: the wave of the future. Seriously, I've seen several examples of Photoshop work in people's TRs this season, and it's really cool to see the creativity. It adds a lot to what so many of us have seen over and over again already. Again, nice job.

Loked like fun!!!

Nice report. Photoshopped TRs: the wave of the future. Seriously, I've seen several examples of Photoshop work in people's TRs this season, and it's really cool to see the creativity. It adds a lot to what so many of us have seen over and over again already. Again, nice job.

Thanks . Though this wasn't my best work photoshop related due to my inability to use the program I have, but I couldn't just post the same pics that everyone else was taking. I had a grander idea in mind, but o well. And sorry I don't have "The" Hoffman girl pic, but at least I don't have Mr. Hoffman hot on my tail!

Best... tr... EVER!

You always remind me of that one cop on Reno 911. Anyways, I loved the superheros photoshop - especially Elissa's. It looks hilarious!

Andrew "ya'll ready for some serious photoshoppin'?" C.

Good stuff Rich, good seeing you on Saturday and kicking butt in the TPR trivia at the party. Even though Derek cheated i still think we won. You can be part of the B.O.T.B.C. anytime

Good stuff Rich, good seeing you on Saturday and kicking butt in the TPR trivia at the party. Even though Derek cheated i still think we won. You can be part of the B.O.T.B.C. anytime

BOTBC!!! Woo-who! Awesome. Agreed on the trivia. There has to be a UK trip reunion where most of the people are invited

I seriously need to go to one of these TPR parties one of these days. It looks like everyone had a great time.

That last pictures is amazing! Desktop wallpaper material.

Nice funny TR Rich.

Especially liked all the photoshop stuff.

'Superheros' made me laugh out loud suddenly, upon first sight.

Yeah - you should of bought the hat, LOL.

Thanks for sharing it all.