UK Photo TR: CoasterFanatic

What do you get when you pile nearly 50 coaster lunatics on a bus and give them the keys to nearly every theme park in the United Kingdom? I tell you what you get ... fun!

 

Check out my trip report at CoasterFanatics for all the gory details.

 

Here is a small sample (Now with Captions!) ...

 

Nicole and Derek were some of the first TPR'rs to meet us in the lobby on Day 1

 

That's right I am a badass. Only a few hours in London and I already got a Harley. Too bad that this, the one parked next to it and one other bike made up the only 3 Harleys I saw in the whole country.

 

As I almost found out many times on the first day, if you don't look the right way, you will die.

 

Underground, what a clever name.

 

Hey look kids. Ya we know.

 

Sorry no credits in downtown. Only this little itty bitty ferris wheel.

 

Excuse me sir, could you lead me to the gate door that doesn't have a guard toting an AK-47.

 

How long does it take to make a phonecall. This stupid guy hogged the booth for like 15 minutes.

 

"One million dollars"

 

The bus smells good ... for now.

 

I will never get wet for I have red-glowing devil eyes to protect me.

 

So this is where all those mall fountains ended up at.

 

Another trip ... another scary picture of me in a goofy hat.

 

Coney Beach. Home of the 10 pence loos, sandbag credits, broken gators, drunken gypsies that speak only in gibberish, really dark dark-rides, crazy mouth growths, tits, and much much more.

 

Elissa with a lap bar half-way up her ass for all you fanboys.

 

Why do nearly all injuries start with the words "watch this"? Well, let me demonstrate.

 

I think I will take the Chips and Teas.

 

Speed was excellent. (Am I saying that because it is really good or because I know 95% of you haven't been on a Eurofighter. Look like you will have to wait till next year to find out)

 

Duuuuuuuuuudddde, that poncho isn't going to do sh*t.

 

Lou and Jeff demonstrate their talents on the slides of doom.

 

I guess these guys won because their team card didn't manage to reboot the DOS 3.0 machines running the game.

 

My second Intamin Dive Flume sighting and still not one ride.

 

Thank you for not smoking in the Splash Landing lounge.

 

James is now a happy man. It isn't Heineken, but it will do!

 

I prefer to do Rita in the rear, but these guys obviously prefer the front.

 

More Rita goodness.

 

"Cause he's a Spinball Whizzer there has to be a twist"

 

Posing in front of the Castle Argggggggghhhhh

 

Not even the human dryers can save my camera. So much for video coverage.

 

Oh, how I love European rapid rides.

 

Oblivion rocks!

 

Did I mention that Oblivion rocks!

 

This is NOT an acceptable amount of wetness.

 

Back at the hotel, Splash Landings had one very cool Master Blaster slide. But what was really cool ...

 

... was the drag queen that sang at the Alton Hotel.

 

Hooray for Nemesis ERT!

 

AIR was the first flying coaster that I have ever been on that truly took full advantage of the concept.

 

The lifthill and restraint were totally bizarre. But I still kind of dug G-Force.

 

I only wish that the restraint would lock as to not click any further and block all air from reaching your lungs.

 

"Ramming Speed!"

 

Still the best attraction at Drayton Manor.

 

Talk about views. Here is a shot from our back window at the Big Blue Hotel.

 

Heath faces strikes from across the pond.

 

"It has been judged and Ted IS the largest coaster-uber-geek on the trip"

 

"Would someone please tell these Aussie A**holes to stop playing grab-ass on the wheel of death"

 

Hot TPR girl on girl action. Bet you wish you went now.

 

It sure is easy to smile before you ride it.

 

"All I need is a rock, some grass, and a cigarette. Wait ... and these gretian statues. All I need is a rock, some grass, a cigarette and this gretian statue."

 

Crossing your fingers is futile.

 

The most evil Waltzer in the whole of England.

 

Ok ... so this flat ride doens't have tits painted on it. It is still good.

 

Waiter ... I will have the Chocolate Death Dessert.

 

Gap is calling me. Must resist urges

 

WKD = Windex

 

James demonstrates his idea of morning ERT

 

"Nothing can stop me "tool"belt of doom."

 

After Steel Phantom, I thought that putting an Arrow between your legs would be a bad thing, but Steeplechase turned out to be pretty good.

 

No triple crown credit for the whores. The red lane never operated.

 

And they're off!

 

"I am so going to kick your gluten-free ass and Will here is going to tape the whole thing."

 

I always thought that girlies dug the Bling, but Catrina sat this one out.

 

Suck on it Pavillion!

 

Holla!

 

"Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop taking amphetamines"

 

"Is this a credit?"

 

"To coaster geek infinity and beyond!"

 

Blackpool. Where you can ride the fat pig and your friends won't laugh at you. At least, not very loudly.

 

Nothing water can penetrate my full body Valhalla condom. Nothing!

 

"Thanks Ted for telling us how great Valhalla was"

 

Ok, let me know when you find these treats at Kennywood.

 

I really think Robb is praying that this isn't the last time he sees his lipstick camera.

 

This just looks like a bad idea.

 

"Do you think we have enough gas to run away from Ted?"

 

You sir are busted! This is truly sad and pathetic.

 

Those aren't screams of pain. Those are screams of disbelief. How could this be a Vekoma.

 

Welcome to your ride on Ball-Buster Deluxe. Please stay seated on your testicles at all times.

 

I think I am going to show her my O-Face.

 

No matter how many signs you flash, nobody looks hardcore on a Wacky Worm.

 

Yes. It's a credit. Now piss off.

 

At least there was one credit at Joyland.

 

Who invited Barry to this carriage.

 

5 pounds, but worth it. Walking is starting to really suck.

 

Why is Robb the only one who looks angry? I swear ... I am not going to try to take your food.

 

Everyone can eat except the Hoffmans. They will have to wait another hour for that honor.

 

Yummy waffles

 

More credits for James.

 

And Robb!

 

Look James. I found Jimmy Hoffa.

 

Beware ... I am beer drinking, pocket pool guy. Now give me some candy.

 

No comment.

 

Another beer, another credit.

 

Ok. Again. No Comment.

 

Nicole is obviously only slightly tickelish.

 

Robb was right on that whole "kind of like Six Flags" thing, but we got plenty of rides

 

Group photo by Slammer

 

So this is where the Bouys room is.

 

WTF?

 

Yet again. WTF?

 

"No Mr. Billy Goat, that is not a snack."

 

Lets go hunt some birds!

 

Look! It's a bird, no it's a plane, no it's an explosion of bird guts and feathers.

 

Check out the trip report for more!

Nice job on the pics, Ted. It's scary to think of all the ammo Barry now has for the "What's up with this?" threads.

Wowza, that was to much Man for me to handle! Ha jk

 

But seriously, great pics! I wish I could come, hopefully there's a summer trip soon on the east coast. I'll for sure be on that one.

HOLY COW! Looking forward to the captions....

Awesome pics!

1. Looks quite hot there eh?

2. WTF is up with that cat?

3. Are we foregoing the 'boob' credits now and accumulating "ball(s)" for credits now?..lol

4. On the CF website, I noticed the pic of SV and JS guitars! Those guys ROCK! I had them both on my MP3 player on my trip to VA/BGE.

Great TR Ted, love the captions! You have been busy! It's going to take me forever to get all my UK photos in order! Glad you guys got home ok. It was blast hanging out with both of you. I look forward to hopefully doing a park meet at Adventure Island or Bush next month.

 

--Eric J

I want to ride the snails!

 

Lots of great pictures, looks like you guys had an amazing time.

^ I thought the same thing. For some reason, the Snails ride looks fun... scary.

 

Great TR! Your photos were great. Thanks for posting it... it was fun to read.

Ted, that was awesome! Kinda cool to have a few photos from each day like that, I just relived it all! My eyes are way too tired right now, but I'll be sure to read the full trip report in the morning. Thanks for not posting any heinously bad pictures of me, much love. Was really nice to meet you guys!

Wow, a lot to take in, in so little time! Funny stuff, great photos, wish I could have made the trip!

^ I thought the same thing. For some reason, the Snails ride looks fun... scary.

 

Great TR! Your photos were great. Thanks for posting it... it was fun to read.

 

The snails are awesome. My first proper ride as a kid. Also The scenic at Gt Yarmouth was also my first coaster and I loved it. Still do actually.

Update: Added a video for Coney Beach to CF.

 

Coney Beach Memories

Another Update: Added a video of Oakwood featuring Speed

 

Video: Gimme Speed!