OldJJman Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 Day 7 We started out at Southport. Then 4 of us credit whores (Chris Belson, Karin, Jim and myself) rented a car and went to Gulliver's and Camelot. We then caught up with the others in the afternoon at Blackpool. Hope you like the pics! Next up: Gulliver's World As usual, gravity and friction are the true winners! Amazingly enough, the fatboys with "the camera of doom" take the lead! Racing trains to Timbuktu! I had waaaaay too many "Foster's" mate! Happy people on Cyclone! (Cameron, look up here!!) Cyclone looks good, and is older than me! Cyclone's impecable lifthill! Elissa wonders why there's nothing poking her from behind. Dan: (grunt) Like father, like son. Ryan was starting to rubb off on everyone. We all pounded the dinosaur! Pound it, Dinosaur Dude! Robb attaching camera for the "exclusive" TPR pov. Until he goes up against Caseyzilla! Even the little dude can be "King of the Wheel"! The real reason that Southport exists: THE WHEEL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 continued... Even Camelot has a castle bigger than Disneyland! The "ho's" getting their "credit" on the "POWERED" coaster! There must be tons of dinosaur sex with these random eggs all around the UK! Vertical loop (also painful) Been there, done that, thank God I didn't need this credit!! Author getting credit and looking older than ever! (BTW--Damn PAINFUL ride!!!) OoooooH! New credit!! The Ho's getting their credit! Next up was Camelot Themepark. After only 22 minutes in the park, we were chased out by a singing, dancing pig. (NOT Robb!!) Best place for a cutting torch! Across the tracks of the L&T mouse. (Missed credit, wah!!!!) The kiddy rapids ride thru Bangladesh looked .... um .... scenic? OK. A double down followed by a double up, on a coaster with shock absorbers. Not a good combination. (and horses, wtf?!?!) Well, at least it looks cool (kinda) OK. It's called "Antelope" and has carousel horses in the grass. Hmmmm.... A model of "Antelope" their wooden coaster, complete with missing track section. Kiddy park. Kiddy coaster. What's a credit whore to do?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 continued.... Dig Dipper station, and the end of this update. To be continued soon.... The mouse at Blackpool!! Coolness! The Grand National was sporting new trains. Old trains rotting for no apparent reason! Damn!! No progress!! Just parts. Notice the turtle in the background. Cool! Demolition in progress!! Vertical loop for Derek. NOT a credit for me!! What's with the "Italian Job" themeing near the Big Dipper?? Steeplechase wasn't open just yet. We made it to Blackpool in time for ERT on Big Dipper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfne2005 Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 OldJJman wrote "Daron proving that Lou's deoderant is working!" Well its nice that some of us still used deoderant on this trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 My Day 8 - A complete day at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Lots of Fanboy/Fangirl pics! Hope you like them... Ooooh Look! A "Hoffman girl" sighting! The great view of Blackpool as seen from the "Big One". Coasters, Go-Carts and The Big Blue Hotel. Looky! I got to ride with an international superstar!! Yay! ERT on "The Big One". (No additional comments necessary.) Motley Crue, heading for their next gig. Bling is distirbing from everywhere in the park! Space Invader 2. Some didn't get the credit. Oh well. Happy boys ready to ride. (Cameron, I'm over here!) A nice view across the park. Oh Joy! Another lifthill! This happens to be on Roller Coaster. Cameron, trying to get that TPR signature shot. OK, a lot of things wrong in this picture. But, at least Nicole is consistant and NOT looking at me for a picture! Casey waiting for those infamous words "Casey, TACKLE RYAN!" The TPR gang wait for our early ERT on Steeplechase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 continued.... Imagine that! The "Hoffman girl" riding solo. What a shame! Greg's excited and doesn't even know why he's here. Next up, Bob Hoffman. Chris ready to take on the wild mouse. The kiddy whip was running fine. "Look Ma, No old man boobs!" Rich: "Why am I here?" Daron in his bug catching mode. Casey's just being a "Lookie-Lou" The Zipper Dipper kiddy coaster. The Clowns on the CCD coaster. (Casey, Chris and Daron) This is so wrong and disturbing. How the hell did I get in the middle of it?? My BEST on-ride photo EVER! Thank you Louise! Tommy and James taking their turns on Avalanche. I have yet to see the cars running. (sigh) Someday. Big Mike leads the way on Avalanche. The classic whip wasn't ready for operation just yet. OK. How in the hell does this sign warn me of giant seagulls??? Falling rocks, maybe. Seagulls, NO F'N WAY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 not bad photos for a dinosaur! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Wow, I never noticed the eye on Bling before. That is so creepy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 continued... The sun sets on our day at Blackpool, and this part of my PTR. Coming soon: Lightwater Valley & Flamingoland. Q: How do you get a pornstar wet? A: Let her ride Vahalla!!! Richard not only wet himself on Vahalla, but split his pants as well!!! Bob Hoffman finally found a way to get the camera out of Barry's hand!! YeeHaw!! The Aussholes leading the way on 'Nash. Cameron's trying to get a descent shot. John's just trying to kill us! Nice shot of 'Nash's first drop. Well, maybe not totally exclusive. Another exclusive shot! Exclusive backstage shots of 'Nash. Notice the resemblence?? No wait on the Ghost Train. The park owner had to convince Casey that it was safe for him to ride. He almost smacked his head on the lifthill anyway!! These thing really fly out there!! The cameramen! The goodness that is Vahalla! Clint's smile may have to be surgically removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality15 Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 lmao, Jeff, this is great. This might be better than R&E's updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Meh...we weren't planning on finishing off our updates anyway..... --Robb "I love comments like these...really makes me want to go work on another update right away!" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality15 Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Oh Robb, you know I was just kidding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Day 9 started out a little early (after a very late night in the pub) and we headed out to Lightwater Valley in the morning with ERT on the Ultimate and later, the RAT ride. An interesting park at best. Then we headed off to Flamingoland with way too many Vekomas! Enjoy! If you ever wonder why Robb has no hair on the back of his hand... Oooh! New credit! Grizzly Bear! (Whoop-de-f'n-do!!) The "Hoffman" girl patiently waiting for the train. The last of them. More... More... TPR members taking their ride... Off into the wild blue..... whatever. ERT on the "Ultimate". Yes. It does say "Snack in the Mouth"! The mad scramble for tickets! We made it to Lightwater Valley! Even the Cheshire Cat made an appearance! Snug as bugs in rugs. (OK, a cockroach and an ant!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 comtinued... End of the train ride, and this update. Grizzly Bear from the backside. The "Toad Hole" signs. No further explanation needed. Doesn't it make you wonder why the men's is above the women's?? BOTBC taking the long way around to the kiddy coaster. Wow! I didn't know that they had illegal mexicans in the UK too! OK, why is there a sign like this on the train?? Ah, here it is! OK. Where's the train? Rich (w/o the "signature move") getting his credit on The Caterpillar. I like how they put the new kiddy area out in the middle of BF nowhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 The worm at Flamingoland was pretty far out there and I am not even sure if we took the best path either. We had to cross some weeds just to get to the damn thing. When we finally got there the operator asked "How many times do you want to go around" to which I quickly replied "We only need one!". Ah ... the life of a whore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Continued with Day 9 and Flamingoland. The "Tribute Cafe" for Joe. Obligatory torture device pic. (Corkscrew) More Velocity. Velocity getting a bit sideways. Big vertical loop! You got to admit, Kumali looks pretty damn cool! Robb and Elissa coming down the first drop. Time for KUMALI! Random train pic. Lou enjoying the "OzFest"! Obligatory pic of the mouse. Cameron: :(Grunt) My Nuts!" Derek: "That felt good!" Derek and Cameron hit Velocity first. Random themeing? Later in the afternoon, we made it Flamingoland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Continued... Everyone had to get their final shots in, as we headed for the exit, and the end of our day, and my update. Not only was Kumali a real surprise (because it was great) but it was very photogenic. ... and head for the vertical loop. I Love how Kumali's first drop hugs the ground.... We had to keep Robb and Elissa apart at this point, as this many Vekoma rides made them hornier than ever. The chute-the-chutes went around the lion enclosure. A 'Screw with Velocity! Gotta love the expenses spent and extensive themeing of all the buildings! The skyway pretty much disected the park and zoo. Smooth as a baby's bottom? You bet!! (Not like I feel their bottom's or anything.) Kumali covered quite a large area. Another view with trees. Trees are our friend. Kumali's king-sized cobra roll. Weiner Looping was also here, and it was a really great ride! Dreier Looping in it's heyday. Later it was moved to Flamingoland and operated under the name "Magnum Force". I really liked it when we rode it in 2002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrappa Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 oh yes the Lightwater day, **such** a smart idea to NOT go to bed the night before... hmm yeah real bright. I still think the moron ride ops from The Ultimate still win as the funniest on the trip for the A$$holes with their crazy dj skills. And then was them riding in front of us with no restraints, standing up, and smaking their arms into a tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 oh yes the Lightwater day, suck a smart idea to NOT go to bed the night before... What an interesting typo .. So just what you and Lou up to all night?! Cameron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 oh yes the Lightwater day, suck a smart idea to NOT go to bed the night before... hmm yeah real bright. I still think the moron ride ops from The Ultimate still win as the funniest on the trip for the A$$holes with their crazy dj skills. And then was them riding in front of us with no restraints, standing up, and smaking their arms into a tree Yeah Clint, GREAT typo there. Cameron shush! You were with us until like 1am, hypocrite! (I should also point out that if you're getting up at 5am, and are still in the bar at 3.30, staying up is probably a good idea, beats oversleeping anyway!) That picture of us on the coach is priceless, we were soooo tired that morning. I had my "grumpy pants on" as Clint would put it. Still miserable at the lack of pictures of the frantic search for Larry's belongings. And those women flashing... Enjoying the pics so far Jeff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan King Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I JUST NOW found this TR? Im SOOO retarded! Not like any of you couldve guessed. ANYWHO! Fantastic TR, Im looking forward to much more! -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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