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Where should is start... Let's try to present some background to this "adventure". (if you don't care about the story.. just scroll down to the first set of pictures) I have always wanted to experience Halloween in the US. Especially in the Orlando area which was an area i had not been to before. So when presented with the opportunity to hang out with some friends and experience Halloween in Orlando.. it took me 5 seconds to decide... While trying to find a decent flight.. i found out that it would cost me about 100 euro extra.. to fly to LA (instead of orlando) a couple of days earlier and fly from LA to orlando... Keeping in mind that LA is home to Six Flags Magic Mountain... i decided to take a small detour on the way to Orlando and check out this place.. So let's start with the first day of my "adventure" Saturday after waking up at 3:30am i had a short flight to London.. i spent about 4 hours hanging around at the airport and finally boarded the "long" 11 hour flight to LAX.. Damn.. i sometimes really hate those long flights.. especially if you can't sleep on them (for whatever reason) Anyway.. in the afternoon i arrived at LA and just a couple of hours later i entered SFMM to experience the park, the rides and Halloween.. The atmosphere was amazing, plenty of people, nice decoration and a very good vibe. I totally loved the place. The rides were amazing and the mazes.. they were hilarious. i can't remember the last time i laughed so hard and had such a great time.. the only downer was the fact that sleep was getting to me.. and i was starting to do some "sleepwalking". I still remember everything from that day/night and would do it again in a heartbeat. It was such an amazing experience and i would like to thank everybody that made this possible anyway.. after being awake for 30 hours.. flying some plains and riding plenty of coasters.. it was time to get some sleep.. and get ready for the next day. Sunday.. as you might have noticed.. there are no pictures from the night before.. i decided to leave my camera back.. just to chill, enjoy the park.. and not having to worry about lockers and camera bags etc. So yeah.. sunday was the day to check out the place a little more and get some pictures.. The plan was to get a good night rest after that.. and head over to Orlando the next day.. The story will continue when i do the next update.. but first.. here are some SFMM pictures... Warm up : Six Flags Magic Mountain (scroll down) Day 1 (part1): Sea World Day 1 (Part2): Old Town Day 3 (part1): Disney Studio's Day 3 (part2): Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Day 4 (Part1): Islands of Adventure Day 4 (Part2): Universal and Halloween Horror Nights Day 5: Busch Gardens Tampa Day 6 (Part1): Disney's Animal Kingdom Day 6 (Part2): Epcot That was fun... all that was left to do.. after riding X2.. was to enjoy the view.. and call it a day.. Thanks LA.. we will meet again.. After getting some good food.. it was time to get back into the park.. i still had one more credit to go.. X2.. Never heard of those before.. By now the line for Tastu was interesting.. and probably caused by the delayed opening of X2.. I so wanted to get up the tower.. but yeah.. as you can see.. there was just too much wind for it to open.. are they going to put some remote ontrolled vehicles in here so people can try to make their own version of one of those "famous" Terminator scenes?? this was another interesting ride... that's all i'm going to say about it.. well.. i had to get at least one of these kind of pictures while being here.. so.. random people making funny faces.. storage area or something else.. anyway.. the wind closed it a few seconds later.. just before i could get a better picture of what was inside.. I "guess" they are building a woody?? construction site... with not much yet to be seen.. by now there should be more in this area.. did i mention the park was "dead" these first cuple of hours?? Another train on it's way to go up the... Goliath... i guess i expected too much.. but it was just a mehh ride to me.. It just looks insane.. and you could hear it from far away.. confusion all over the place.. A man and his "natural" environment.. Another Discovery Channel ride in this picture.. my eyes were plying tricks on me as i thought for a couple of seconds superman lost his head.. using my camera i noticed that this was not the case... I should have gotten another ride in during the day.. but i guess i was still a bit jetlagged and last nights ride was impressive enough.. today.. no locker for me.. time to check out the place and get some pictures.. this is something i have not seen at any european park (yet) First look (during daylight) at one of those places i had seen so many photo's of.. I decided to get a different picture after entering the park.. just looking back at the gates...

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it's always good to hear that people enjoy the pictures... But there's always an end to something good.. and yes.. in this case.. it';s the final day and therefore the final update for this trip. Hope everybody enjoyed the pictures. I had a blast during this trip and i do hope that the pictures show the amount of fun that is a TPR trip.... Anyway.. Day 11 Knoebels A famous name for me so i was really looking forward to this day... For me it did not disappoint at all that day.. I had a blast.. and if i would live closer to this place.. i would go back on a regular base.. the perfect ending to another amazing trip.. thanks everybody and hope to see you soon... i totally forgot to get pictures of Phoenix earlier that day.. and well.. this is what you get with less light... there's just so much to look at.. Using the other lens... i guess so... let's check this out and see if the view is any good.. a well.. sometimes i don't mind... somebody borrowed my camera?? again?? time to head out for that one special bonus behind the scenes amazing and very interesting tour... Thanks guys for the opportunity going down again.. and yes.. you should be able to see the "track" the trains follow... top of the lifthill.. waiting in line for that one unique picture on top of the ride... this ride is just amazing.. it's a shame that it ain't open yet.. but i will be back to ride it (at least) once.. ehm.. not everybody is paying attention i guess?? everybody get your camera out.. it's Flying Turns tour time.. now where's everybody heading to?? back on topic.. there was even a band during lunch time.. let's zoom in.. and see why.. one of my favorite pictures... why?? what's in a name? happy faces.. looked like fun.. just chilling during the train ride.. everywhere you look... there is things to be seen.. rare action shot.. here we go.. it's time for some joy.. self explaining i guess.. owh yes.. these were amazing.. especially after seeing some folks demonstrating how it's supposed to be done.. feeling lonely? owh yeah.. park map.. famous?? sorry, not my kind of ride.. kids... ok, time for the next stop.. Phoenix.. what can i say except.. wow.. wrong ride... picture says more then a thousand words... trying to capture the speed... just checking.. don't worry... Next train.. don't you just love the different expressions.. happy faces... time to check out Twister.. early morning.. we are almost there.. Knoebels.. yes we made it just a quick shot while walking towards our ERT coaster... is everybody awake and ready for another day of fun?

First of... sorry for the delay folks.. it's been very busy lately.. But there should always be some time to relax a little and "relive" some of the memories of an excellent TPR trip. Time for another update.. Day 10 Dorney Park owh yeah.. don't forget the coasters.. thanks for reading.. just because i like how this one turned out.. slowest line of the trip so far.. (for me) just did not come out the way i wanted.. not enough spooky effect.. this one was fun at night.. the station reminds me of another ride... (especially with the flags) but that might just be me.. playing around.. tower... after a short break at the hotel.. it was time to head back to the park.. more random, but still very happy, riders.. ehmm.. what happened?? why the long faces?? it was "interesting" to experience this element.. some random people having fun.. nice paintjob.. happy riders on Laser.. hangtime in the brakes.. another way to cool down a little.. swing... on top... reach out and touch... spot the "nerds"... there's still more to be seen... hmmm back inside the park.. passing another coaster.. was nice to get an explanation on this one.. and a small demonstration.. Barry M Deeper... hmm time for some different angles and other things to be seen.. the picture everybody has... don't have a clue on what's inside.. but it looked cool from the outside.. going up.. Do you see the "voodoo"?? Next stop.. Voodoo.. Happy riders... first stop of the day.. coasterwise that is.. just in case you forgot what this update is all about.. the best way to start a day? just a short walk to a park and ride some coasters...

What can i say? I love all the comments everybody is giving and the fact people enjoy these updates... it's time for day 9: Hersheypark Another park i heard a lot about.. and no.. it did not disappoint.. Stormrunner was a lot of fun, both woodies were excellent.. but the hype around Fahrenheit?? i must have been tired.. anyway.. enough said.. selection of pictures time. The next update might take a while due to a very busy and hectic couple of work weeks i have ahead of me. Sorry about that. As soon as i find time.. i will try to upload the last couple of days and the last one for this update not bad.. nice play area for the smaller kids.. random attempt to get some kind of different picture.. a picture says more then a thousand words.. do you see a train? scream if you like it.. random close up.. random joy.. on top... another angle.. two is better then one... long story, but i feel this picture just needed to be in this update.. something about women and chocolade.. loading and unloading.. smile for the camera but most of the pictures came out like ..... it was interesting and entertaining to see this.. happy face that way?? almost forgot to get this picture.. let's do a small lap through the park.. all i can say is.. amazing... looked like fun.. but no time to try it.. i guess it was cold?? can you spot the tpr members?? it's always good to have pictures of the rides you have been on.. racing.. some random people.. do you see the reason why i posted this picture?? or better said.. why that ride ain't "dan approved" ? entertainment so that's where we are meeting later today.. on top of.. interesting? i'm not going to say much.. but damn.. it took a long time to get on this ride... (and no.. the lines were not that long) how to use a custom support.. plenty of space left (crappy photo) food.. I guess this picture say it all.. looks like fun.. why did i take this picture... ehm.. "old school" ?? and some people just stayed on Stormrunner... having fun? more first drop fun.. going up... first drop fun... sorry, just could not resist.. next train.. the launch kicks in... more happy faces.. on their way.. getting ready to launch.. Happy riders .... trees.... nerd shot.. while other stopped here first.. i can't remember the order i did.. first stop.. for some.. welcome sign.. another ticket.. another day..

I'm happy that everybody is happy with the pictures does that sound lame??? anyway.. we made a visit (quick one) to another park during day 8.. Clementon By the time we got there.. it was getting darker and darker... and in the end.. well.. you'll see.. here's some pictures.. hope you like them.. and yes.. that means it's time to go... as close as he ever got??? there's even a indoor section.. no comment.. quick walk through some more parts of this park.. let's eat.. dark clouds are gathering.. one big blur.. does not help much... sorry, had to try the flash.. see?? one big blur.. yeah.. a full train.. "why so serious"?? or not appropriate?? this one needed a lot of "fixing" private train?? going round and round.. owh no.. it's Hellcat... well it was not that bad.. i see a coaster.. parking lot..

Well here we are again, the trip report ain't over yet since there are still more parks we visited during this trips.. and more parks mean more pictures.. Anyway... Day 8 Morey's Piers We started off with a filming session on one of the coasters and then moved from one pier to another until it was time to leave for the next park (more on that later) To me it was a great day, i got everything done that i wanted to do.. and i think i did get some decent pictures.. what else do you need? There will be a lot of similar pictures in this update.. but i did not feel like choosing at the moment so.. Enough said.. picture time i'll leave you with this picture.. next stop.. Clementon.. station.. how much to ride?? sorry.. too much.. let's continue.. looks cool from the "outside" respect for this life paintball target.. it was time to head back.. the swing.. and off course.. Robb had to check this out as well.. i might as well try something while waiting for the next riders.. Looks like Jahan is having a great time.. there's no need for any comment now.. the following will be some happy faces on a swing thingy.. i'm wondering if she knew what was going on.. did you lose your phone again?? something else.. and yes.. we have proof of airtime.. next train... ehm.. somebody is thinking about another ride i guess.. they look so happy.. that's twice during the same day.. hmm is it joy or is it pain?? can i please get of this ride.... that's better.. i'll just give you a bunch of pictures.. i guess everybody that was there should be in it.. please continu riding this coaster while some of us take a walk around it.. for some other angles.. still searching.. searching for an angle... great white.. it looks like most people were awake by now.. thanks.. time to go to the next pier.. spot the difference.. waterpark on the pier.. and the ocean in the back ground looks nice.. been there.. done that.. checking out the view from the ferris wheel no hands up?? crappy photo of a bunch of tpr members enjoying a flatride.. it's almost time to check out the last pier.. oeps.. spinning round and round and round.. there's so much that can be said now.. but i will not say anything.. flat ride fun.. TPR line there.. i can't believe i'm saying this.. but this brought back memories from the Midwest trip... something is missing.. going down... next stop.. how nice of them good morning entrance i'm getting close.. i should have taken the taxi.. time to walk to the next pier.. this was not bad at all good morning time to check out the rest of the place stupid fence... in the mean time some oher rides had opened see? the sun was totally in the wrong place to get good pictures easy.. but yeah... it made some for interesting angles.. Bas is waving and TPDave is sleeping.. those seats must be very comfortable going up the lifthill looks like joy.. we will be going there in a couple of hours.. i'll just post a bunch of pictures from different angles from thi ERT/filming session... the new system on these trains.. and yes.. you can see it was another early morning for some.. this looked so cool all day.. and in the end.. i believe i did not ride it.. too much other stuff to check out.. First stop of the day.. trying a diferent angle... early morning can make some people very grumpy.. i see a coaster in the distance

it's time for another update. Day 7 Kings Dominion what do i rember today about this place.. the woodie's were fun (and a nice test for my shoulder... ) otherwise.. there wasn't much i remember.. although one thing comes to mind... something about a fastpass discussion.. anyway.. i'll just give you some pics. going down... That's all for this update.. going up the drop tower.. i believe i spot some familiar faces?? best part of the ride.. (if you are sitting on the left and have a "hard" shoulder) sorry... food fountains (and water) need some love.. i have to check how many of these i've been on.. but each was different due to working effects and power of the launch etc.. random people on dominator.. volcano.. kiddie woodie.. nice blue.. mouse and woodie.. Dominator time to get up the tower.. only today.. hmm i guess this one needs some love... mouse... yes.. we survived.. come on.. sit down.. for the kiddie credit.. always smiling sorry about this.. but this picture just shows a nice example of some sort of sleep shortage... Germany?? smiling is allowed.. back outside.. i guess they sealed it a bit of for Halloween or something else to be created there.. closed.. so that is how they do it.. this was not bad at all.. especially since the sun started the shine pretty strong outside and it was pretty cool inside.. inside.. aha scooby... time to check out some other parts of this place.. this ride was an interesting experience.. starting up... that's why they call it volcano? trying to find a decent angle for some pictures.. i would look P@$$*& too if one of my arms was missing... plenty to look at.. next ERT stop.. scary?? that's more like it. what's up with the hands on the legs?? happy riders.. next train... Full TPR train during ERT no more rimples.. first stop of the day... in the afternoon it was running better.. another ticket.. another day.. the other side of the road... what happens if people arrive too early at a park.. and stop for some drinks and other stuff..

No worries.. i don't do payback... and to be honest.. i can't remember what was going through my mind at that moment.. i guess i was tired and dreaming of something else... owh the memories... is it time fro the 2009 trips already??

^^^^ hmm charging for my pictures?? hmm.. that might be an idea indeed.. this way i could make money for next years trips.. No just kidding.. at this moment that has not come to mind yet.. but never say never.. if i could combine coasters/parks and taking pictures for a decent income.. well i might be tempted... anyway.. thanks (again) for all the nice comments so far it is time for another update... Day 6: Busch Gardens Europe at Williamsburg This was a massive long day.. but also a good day to get some pictures from people.. since there were plenty of opportunities to get close enough to the rides.. a "massive" amount of pictures will follow.. just keep in mind.. it' still a selection of all the pictures that day... Hope you enjoy them, the following pictures are posted in the order they were taken.. and i'll leave you with this one... continuing a tradition... If you enjoyed these photos, click to the next page to see my Kings Dominion photos. more happy riders.. no comment.. how was your ride?? the train just went too quick.. time for some night shot before BBW night ERT.. it has been a long day.... it's not precisely as i wanted to.. (clear/sharp train and blurry back ground) but it will have to do.. i'm pretty happy with this one.. going sideways?? more griffon.. despite all the coasters.. there was room for a nice area with al kinds of birds.. massive.. trying to get that one picture.. big eyes and airtime for the kid.. joy, fear cry.. everything you need?? more splash fun there they are.. scream.. plenty of hair.. don't you just love the look of fear?? time for some more random people on Griffon pictures while waiting for the rest of the group... looks like the did not get too wet.. time to cool down?? the reason for the gna gna.. the pics failed of this action on that specific group.. but those cannons are just way too much fun... just passing by... gna gna.. best part?? he did can't remember if i rode it before the evening ERT... trying to get a picture.. i "like" the tv math line.. hmm, looks like somebody borrowed my camera while i was enjoying some food.. searching for a decent angle... this place is just stunning.. no comment.. to get soaked.. i have not seen any other group of people getting of this ride this wet (while i was there) some random people getting ready... You might get wet standing next to the glass thingy next stop.. train and flags.. some random people.. and you can see the scoops pretty ok in this picture 30 years already?? loop in loop.. what's that i see in the distance.. i heard a lot ot people comparing this to Spiderman... well.. this was good and i enjoyed it.. can't wait for spidey.. waiting in line... for the other group to finish and the ride to open.. it looks so simple.. but it's done so well.. i'll shut up and just give you some of the pics.. i have to say it again.. there are so many details to look at.. let's walk this track before we ride it.. and get some details about how it works etc.. Next stop for the morning... there's so much to see.. thank you for the nice ride.. getting ready for the second part of the ride.. on top of the loop.. i'm just wondering what that purple thing is doing there attached to the track... plenty of joy in this one.. front row joy.. there they are... BBQ empty train?? i guess everybody went to Alpengeist?? next train... ERT.. i spot TPR members enjoying Alpengeist.. no wories.. your feet don't get wet (in this part) splash.. a picture almost everybody has.. "private" train.. don't you just love ERT (empty station) waiting.. for the camera rig to be dismanteld on their way.. counting down... drop fun i guess i found a decent spot despite the light that morning... here's the next train.. and another one from this train.. everybody happy?? starting.... front row looks like they enjoy it.. and i made it back in time.. a bear and a camera.. rush rush.. crappy station picture.. front row ride (train to my self) and hurry back to get pictures of people on griffon... while everybody was still in line.. i noticed Alpengeist was running.. hmm might as well head over there and get my credit.. i tried some photoshop things to get him in a full train.. but everybody would know it's fake.. early morning shot of the train.. with a mounted camera rig.. (not a robb rig) Gifts. hmm ERT is like the best "gift" possible.. and another park map... this was the first place i actually used one... no rainbow needed?? early morning.. hmm low sun..and an empty park.. the first thing that came to mind was that i loved the place.. and it reminder me of Europa Park (Germany) from the europe trip.. theming and atmosphere that is.. waiting to get in... entrance theming.. here's another ticket.. let's use it.. Looks like we are almost there..

Day 5 Six Flags America.. Let's put ti this way.. it was an interesting experience... from the "startup challenges" during the early morning ERT... the vending machine... the stories of other people what happened and seeing some people change a wheel on a ride..... but yeah.. another day.. another park.. and some more credits.. what else do you need while enjoying a holiday?? that's all folks... "the clean machine" they don't look that thrilled?? here they come.. i spot more tpr members... almost hitting the brakes.. i see you... Looks like some airtime there... random people.. back to some expression pictures... i got a bunch of pictures of this procedure... how to replace a wheel.. which was interesting (to say the least).. it almost flipped.. more random people.. no soaking?? hmm looking to the other side... next boat.. more happy people... splash... or not... almost at the top... here they go... random people.. something is missing... again.. must eat.... ehm.. what went "wrong" ?? aha.. is it joy or pain?? something is missing... i guess they sometimes have a stunt show here?? happy joy joy is it?? almost back at th station.. is it me.. or does this look more intense then the woodie?? what's that in the distance... could it crawl any slower through the course?? it's just another credit... yes.. it's moving... next train.. some happy riders.. another crappy station picture... sorry.. there it is... ok, forget about the previous credit.. let's check out the ones over there... i see happy faces... first stop of the morning... ok.. enough "joking" around.. time to use this ticket.. no comment kids and toys... it looks so pretty...

Day 4 Six Flags Great Adventure Home of El Toro, Kingda Ka, Medusa, Nitro and more... This was one of those places i was looking forward to visiting (coming from across the ocean) Unfortunately.. the weather did not cooperate this day... and the rest is history.. anyway.. i'll give you some of the pics i took, hope you like them.. some interesting clouds... driving to the next hotel... we got some rain.. rides closed.. and the the waiting game started... stuff happens... ferris wheel.. and more clouds.. another kiddie.. Dark clouds are gathering... where does the building end.. and the clouds begin always handy... kiddie... looked nice.. do i need to say something?? some random people... Hitting the brakes... enjoying the view.. next train is launched... station building.. next stop... lame attempt.. happy riders.. more first drop fun.. Next train on the first drop... First drop fun... some people always look the same... Next train.. Hands up.. baby hands up.. hmm.. better then... ehm.. Hairtime look at the difference in the middle.. i'll just post a bunch o pictures now.. cause.. well.. my captions just... it fits.. coming over the first "bunny hop" some of the first of many happy riders... the reason... ok, let's get to the other side of the park.. first stop... Batman meets wild mouse.. or something like that... is everybody happy?? yes.. we need this to get in the park... empty parking.. and coasters in the background... hmm

By now it was time to say goodbye to SFNE.. i had a great time there and well.. a great time.. Time to continue with the tour and check out the next place.. I'm not sure what was going on with my mind by that time.. but i only got on one coaster.. and did not bother getting in line for the other ones.. I guess i was too tired at that time... Anyway.. Here's the selection for Rye Playland with a lot of crappy captions.. and i'l leave you with this image.. is it the look in Robb's eyes.. or the fear in the eye of the horse... hmm another image.. i can't forget.. the ride op created a big party around this ride... dragon coaster.. another lame attempt.. and somehow.. this place does look gorgeous... the dragon enjoys a coaster.. or something like that.. o wait.. i spot a park map.. Have some fun today.. hmm.. i did have.. looking at other people... or is that just mean?? screaming dave.. after "Time Warp" i decided to skip this ride (and the line) instead i tried to capture the "joy" of others.. i should eat something.. looked like some bumper cars Random people on the logflume.. just chilling.. and not worrying about getting wet... at least it looked like evrybody had a great time on this one.. smile... more brainwashing going on?? it looks so innocent.. yeah.. i agree.. the previous picture left me speechless.. i wonder which is more disturbing... robb "chocking" Elissa.. or the lady in the background giving a thumbs up.. like she approves the action.. hmm or is the the "mouse" looking.. well looking.. that's it.. that's a little better... you are allowed to smile... waiting in line... this reminded me of something i had seen before.. but can't remember precisely what/where/when.. curious to see how this one came out... keep those arms up... look.. there's the reason they call it dragon coaster... worries, fear, joy.. this one has almost everything i guess.. but wait.. there's more.. another train.. there they go again... looks like a full tpr train... Playland.. fun for everyone.. more happy people.. time to focus again.. because there's the next train.. hmm, i just spotted this.. and tried to capture it.. i would have looked better with a train in the picture.. but this will have to do.. spot the coaster enthusiasts.. Back into the light... Happy faces.. hands up.. baby hands up.. here they come.. do i see a smile?? so we can get into the backstage area in the mean time...... everybody.. please get in line and get together... First stop of this visit.. Dragon Coaster.. First aid and a coaster.. how convenient now that is nice...

Time for another update.. Day 3 started with a couple more hours at Six Flags New England en would end with a "surpise park" (more to that in the next update) But first.. here's some more pics of SFNE and S'ROS. More funny/strange faces and expressions of people anjoying their rides at a park. Hope you like them. (p.s. i notice (once again) that i'm better with faces then names.. sorry folks..) do i really have to give back my Q-bot?? thos things saved my day... just another Batman picture from the photo lap.. more hairtime.. I like this ride.. but i don't wat to loose my nametag.. Hairtime all over the place.. Robb is doing his impression of pressing his face against a window.. while being on a ride.. I guess it was a bit better during the afternoon... let's get back to "the ride".. more tpr members.. woeps.. some random people... and more happy faces.. But wait.. there still more to see and ride here.. Cyclone.. "make it stop" ?? more tpr members.. and this time.. they are upsidedown... it does not show in the picture.. but this ride is just massive... Drop tower fun... including a flying nametag... spot the tpr members... Next stop.. Thunderbolt.. Here's some random people.. heading for the tunnel of fog.. Familiar sight.. this footer is missing something.. but i will not make any jokes or other commens about it.. enough ERT fun.. time to check out the rest of the park.. A picture says more then a thousand captions.. I believe i can fly.. I had something in mind.. but yeah.. i would like to be able to see the people.. and not just a vague image with a "planet".. we made it back.. and still love it.. Final turn... Number 2? second ride?? or just "victory" ?? Thanks for some excellent ERT time.. It takes the wrinkles of your face... Reach out.. This is superman.. not "egyptian" style reaching out.. who's got the biggest hairtime? waving for the camera guy.. best expression fo the day competition.. wheels of the track anyone?? or atleast that's what i'm guessing looking at the way the wheels look.. i'd better put my hands on top of my head.. otherwise i might loose it due to the airtime here.. "mr wank" looks in shock?? plenty of air here (again) there's so much that can be added to thi picture.. i'll just leave it to your imagination to decide who's saying what... is it pain? is it joy? is somebody worried their shirt will fly to high?? and there they are on the way back.. enjoying more airtime.. Happy riders... Airtime, joy wheels of track.. this picture has it all... here they come... soem would say.. this is like paradise... i will say.. i can't remember anymore.. mostly due to the fact.. i did not ride it much.. (i took more pictures....) looking back.. stupid me.. But wait.. there's more.. let's have some more ERT fun.. bracing for the loop... TPR train on Flashback.. The trains look kind of cool... After breaking the ride.. i was happy to be able to go to the next one during this ERT session.. The gates to?? who knows.. can't remember seeing this kind of gates for this kind of ride anywhere else... Flashback.... hmm reminds me of... First stop of the day... here's our entrance ticket.. let's use it..

Well.. it ain't over yet (and with that i mean these updates and the second day of tis trip..) We had one more stop before heading back to the hotel.. Lake Compounce Home of Boulderdash which ended up being one of those special days and ERT session. I'm going to say something other will not like... but i prefer this ride (based on how it was during the ert sessions) to El Toro... but more on that when it's time for that update. Let's focus on Lake Compounce and the time we spent there. By the way.. you won't see many of my "standard" pictures for this park.. due to the fact that we arrived late... and well.. my camera needs a bit more light for that kind of pictures heading into the forrest.. that's it for this update... it's dark outside... Have fun guys (and girls) i'm heading over to Boulderdash.. no.. we got some surprise "ert" on the kiddie.. and created the longest line of that day?!?!?!? time fo ert... ehm.. wait.. aren't we supposed to go to Boulderdash?? Booblaster time to check the ghost hunt isn't this just pretty?? and this time.. with the lights on... you can get some interesting result when playing with shutter time... spin baby.. spin.. zooom.. zoom... zoomerang by this time.. i could only use a flash.. or play with long shutter times.. and see what would come out of it... time to check out the light effect on the entrance... and off course some pictures as well no single riders on the ferris wheel.. resulted in a nice chat with the female ride-op of this ride while enjoying some "laps" Thanks for that. just chilling... or did you?? wait a second.. you don't get wet on this logflume?? especially with this kind of attention to detail... but there's more... this just looked nice.. going up the hill The way to "paradise/heaven" for some... some familiar faces on Wildcat thank you, free fills it's almost one big blur... that ride was flying.. and ERT had not even started yet... This is the only decent picture of somebody enjoying Boulderdash i have from that day the name and rides look don't match.. but it was fun... interesting.. there was areason.. but i guess i'm getting old (well not als old as the old man) but.. you get the idea?? there's still more to see.. i'll be back... while being in the area.. i might as well check the kiddie... denied... Zoomerang... and yes.. i've been on worse.. (as far as i can remember) Interesting paintjob.. By this time i started to realize that these rides are the only ones (except spinning flatrides) which can make me alittle sick (so far) this building just looked nice.. let's get in and have some fun in this park... and here's the park map.. Yes.. i guess we are almost there

Thanks (again) for all the nice comments. I do like taking pictures.. but it's always nice to hear when other enjoy the result as well. Anyway.. the second part of day 2 of the East Coastr trip was spent at Quassy.. This was an "interesting" experience... anyway.. picture time.. That's it.. time to get back to the bus and head out to the next park.. Lake Compounce starting the first drop.. mama... i should have put the other lense on sooner... more tpr members... 2 random females having fun on the mad mouse.. Partial layout First drop fun.. other enjoying this mad mouse.. another (crappy) angle... what should i say... yes.. they opened again.. entertainment... "patience" Some interesting clouds in the distance.. people are still in line.. for this ride.. and yes.. it's still covered.. Dino the ride.. directions.. Looked like some kind of waterslide... Tilt-a-whirl do we want to know??? just staring away in the "distance" Little dipper train.. that ride was funny.. hurry hurry hurry.. before you know it.. he's gone... They did have some pedal boats.. Flat ride... Looks like a food place... well.. since this ride is closed.. i might as well check the rest of the park.. owh.. Mad Mouse.. why is it closed??? Elissa Bingo effect... Little Dipper.. my first stop at the park (since everybody else went for the other one..) No problem at all.. we did not even have to push.. that does not look normal with the wheels... somebody say ditch... Just to make sure we are at the right place... let me entertain you during the bus ride..

^ there was a reason for me to zoom in a little more.. i did see that i captured the weel getting of the track.. just thought i'd say airtime and people would notice it by them self... is more fun.. and if people don't see it.. well.. dan they don't care i guess... And Yes Bas.. i like your pictures as well.. it shows (once again) that it's not all up to the gear you use.. but more to the person in control of the gear.. Keep the updates coming..

Warning... The following update will be a "big" one... It will have a lot of pictures with familiar faces (or soon to become familiar) with all kinds of (maybe) funny/interesting Expression.. /end of warning OK.. Day 2... Today it was time to check out Six Flags New England (SFNE) and some other parks. We would be back the next day.. so need to hurry today.... There's a lot i can say at the moment.. but i'll let the pictures do the talking.. Here's a selection Day 2: Six Flags New England that's it for the first day at SFNE.. next stop was.. Quassy.. These came in very handy.. since it started to poor down during the lunch.. and yes.. we had to catch the bus... now who's more worried.... time to get some food.. This just looked nice.. I guess they call it airtime... time for some more superman pictures... wait a second.. what's that... we need at least one cute Kidtums picture in every update... How many flags?? That's more like it.. happy riders.. Looks like an empty train... please wait untill you get to a full stop before getting up (and out) of this slide.. see? another waterfall what's going on there?? just walking up to the guard station?? Having fun?? don't tempt people.. after walking two laps.. they found it.. Tornado.. More waterslides.. hmm, driving pizza delivery in the park?? hmm Looks like the park is opening up for the other people... let's check out the rest... don't put your feet down untill the boat came to a full stop... airtime?? That's more like it.. i tried to capture what seemed like airtime on this ride.. hope you appreciate the effort.. No worries.. we don't sink.. we can swim.. is it me or?? i just can't think of a decent caption for this one.. sorry almost there.. Looks like this one still had some surprises.. Did they break it again?? wow... Yes.. it's moving again... in the mean time.. not so far away... waiting in line because... well they broke it.. what's there to say... is it fear.. or is it joy.. at least it's loud.. so yeah.. this is what you will have to do with.. it's a shame that they did have so much netting around this one.. it made it harder to get some decent pictures... sounds like fun... Ok, let's check out this area before the public get's in... some people just can't get enough.. Almost gone... one angle for the tunnel... i don't know.. but this one just made me smile.. getting ready for... i see people having fun from a distance.. Holding on for... Hairtime.. Superman, number one.. i'm loosing my lenses.. hmm Airtime.. Owh yes.. they are ready... just a guess... Robb just farted and everybody else is starting to smell it or?? you would almost think that the arrowman prefers this to.. ehm.. whatever.. no more rinkels... did somebody just come...?? i see a belgium guy thinking.. "oh my..." ok, here we go.. time for some expressions... owh wait.. it's an empty field?? i'm just glad the coaster in the background is still there.. Time to go to the main attraction.. I guess the onride photo was there?? Another attempt... up side down ... How is it possible that i get a clear picture of the train.. when there are 2 empty rows in front of me.. Batman... No worries.. you're still in the station... don't you just love ERT.. sometimes it looks so innocent... and the dutch?? well they are used to this kind of abuse with the mother of all SLC's at "home".. El Condor... Notice the difference... slash experience... getting ready... what should i add to this?? my first stop of the day... another SLC.. might as well do it first.. and enjoy the rest of the day... gentleman Robb Let's all get the same picture... do we have everybody? are we there yet??

Ok.. second half of the first day.. (and the official first stop of the East Coast Trip) was Coney Island. Before the trip... when i thought about Coney Island i thought about New York and Cyclone.. Has seen some pictures of this ride.. but that's about it.. So being there was surreal to me.. something i had been looking forward to for quite some time.. and yet.. while being there it felt surreal.. Even today.. going back through the pictures and selecting some to put them online.. it almost feels like a dream... These Trips are so worth the money you spent for them.. and there's so much happening and stuff to see.. just enjoy them cause you never know when you might get back to the place you just visited... anyway.. enough deep thoughts.. time for more fun.. I had never been to this area before so.. here are some pictures... Hope you enjoy them.. Day 1 Part 2 Coney Island I'll leave you with this attempt of a night skyline picture from a moving bus.. Hope you enjoyed the selection. Bye Astroland and Bye Cyclone.. thanks for the ride.. and good luck for the future.. it just did not fit... Wonder wheel.. enjoying a good conversation?? looking down the boardwalk... 2 train operation and spinning table on a kiddie... ain't it pretty? ok, time to check out some more stuff in the area.. owh my... do i see airtime?? still bringing joy to the riders after all those years... there is something about this picture... let's first get some more cyclone pictures before it's too dark... o wait.. there is more to be seen?? really?? is it the seat? is it the age?? or just.. i don't know.. well at least they are smiling now... another picture showing that this ride was for all ages... although some tpr members were rally trying to.. well i don't know.. i did like the flags on top.. The picture you probably have seen a "million" times already.. more clouds were gathering in this area.. hmm, maybe this was not such a good idea... A ride for the young and older... do you spot the tpr members?? looks like they are having fun... Here they come... what happened?? Here they go... they look so happy... Next train.. and more happy faces... plenty of warning signs... waiting for the train to get back.. and get on the ride... here they go... so that is where i'm going to?? this was in interesting way to create and secure the line... Almost there.. ok, let's focus.. i see something "familiar" in the distance At that time it was funny.. not sure anymore why... I guess that's the ferry station area in the distance.. sorry folks.. but i had never been here.. and yes.. i did see a opportunity to get some tourist photo's.. Not bad for a picture from the bus... I see big buildings...

^ thanks for that info since i did not know and i haven't seen elmo's show.. Thanks to everybody else for all the comments.. it's always good to hear when people like (or dislike) the pictures.. Keep them coming... The Coney Island will follow pretty soon...