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I don't smoke and never will, the worst thing are your eyes stinging in a pub / club and you have to go outside for some fresh air and to see. Glad "England" went smoke free on 1st July, can't wait to return to "Revenge" nightclub in Brighton and not smelling like an ashtray at 4am.
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Happy 4th July or ID4 to everyone Where and how are you celebrating the day / evening..? Post any pic's from the parks.
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www.cedarpoint.com was my 1st site back in the late 90's, dreaming of visiting the Park one day, I managed this in 2000 and rode MF. I told one of the Ops, I travelled from England just to come to this park, it worked and he let me take the front row.
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What did you learn in school today?
verticalzero replied to c0@ster's topic in Random, Random, Random
My school days ended in the 80's.. Working in Computer IT for IBM and Virgin Media. -
No, my job is perfect and only 500 yards from my house. Do you think the "loop" on SOB should of stayed and not been removed..?
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Shivering Timbers fall to mediocrity
verticalzero replied to N'at Man's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I'm not bothered about how a roller coaster rides, let it be rough, slamming to the right n left, that's 1/2 the fun of riding one. As long as no sparks appear or the trains derail's itself i'll ride it. After riding SOB in July 2000 (can't afford to fly to the USA 2 often due to other commitments) no rollercoaster has more boucy,screeching and vibrations than this, heading towards the double helix of death. The "loop" was the best part. Need another woodie coaster with a "Loop" or "Corkscrew" installed within it's layout. -
I have a Sony Ericsson K880i. 3.2 mega pixcel camera of goodness. The "X-Box 360 Red Ring of Death" is my wallpaper / background.
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Waterparks Discussion
verticalzero replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The nearest water park to me is 40 miles away, it's ok but not great www.splashdownpoole.co.uk -
Rye Playland Discussion Thread
verticalzero replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The Ops running the ride should check all the seatbelts etc before pressing the "start" button, the women killed worked at the park should of known better. I don't feel sorry for people who don't follow the rules on rides. There should not be any legal action taken, it's the riders fault not the parks. -
Burger King tastes like real burgers and they use salad, while MD's burgers taste like "Rubber". If I go to MD's I only have a kids meal. But the King of Burgers is a local "Burger Van" on one of the roads near my house, fresh everything inc salad. they are so lovely. Wendy's took my money when I visited the "Windy City", their triples are something else.. mmmm
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I agree the coasters in the US are far better than the ones in Europe, I have ridden: Racer, Mean Streak, Beast, SOB, Blue Streak at CP, all gave a great ride in my view as these are the 1st big wooden ones I have ridden outside of the UK. I have not been on "Balder" in Liseberg Sweden, but I can guess it produces a simular amount of to "Colossos" in Heide-Park Germany which is very extreme. "Colossos" is Height: 196' 10" with a drop of 159' 1". I can't understand why it should loose so much height for the 1st drop, that's nearly 30ft difference. The English "woodies" are of a dying breed, the coasters at Blackpool are very re-rideable and have a good layouts, they all need a lick of "White Gloss" paint to make em looks "classic" again. Come on BPB give your coasters some "love".... The best Woodie in the UK is "Megafobia", as it was designed by an American company, it is built correctly and is an amazing piece of craftmanship. I would like to see Thorpe Park install a Wooden coaster not a "Flying or Floorless" model for the 2009 season.
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Tom Cruise banned from Germany!
verticalzero replied to BiCoastal Kid's topic in Random, Random, Random
I'm not affected by this and don't care what happens to the celeb's if they want to keep in the public eye. -
You need all the support you can get for the 1st couple of years, after that your be going everywhere to enjoy yourself. It's such a shock for parents to find out your gay/bi, Bi is just being greedy , they want you to give them a grandson / daughter. When you tell Parents they are put back so much it takes them ages to figure out, just be strong and everything will work out. I check out the guys at work and everywhere I go, some are stunning.
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Intamin seatbelts?
verticalzero replied to noyzz's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The seatbelt's should be adjustable for most coasters, Are the "Button" restraints better than a "Lap-Bar"..? -
TR Blackpool Pleasure Beach 23rd June
verticalzero replied to martynlfc's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
KSM at Southport is being "dismantled" and moving to Margate next to the Scenic Railway ready to open for next season. -
11 construction timeline photos
verticalzero replied to rabid disney's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I'm not convinced about 1/2 pipes, they don't really appeal to me. Any news about the one which is built on top of a building in Japan, it can't open cos of the locals complaining. -
11 construction timeline photos
verticalzero replied to rabid disney's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I'm not convinced about 1/2 pipes, they don't really appeal to me. Any news about the one which is built on top of a building in Japan, it can't open cos of the locals complaining. -
TR Blackpool Pleasure Beach 23rd June
verticalzero replied to martynlfc's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I hope the "Wild Mouse" car was ok after hitting a pigeon. You don't want a car to de-rail when it's heading for the last dip and the 2 90 degree corners. Is the ride any smoother this season or is it still "brutal"..? I do miss the park and hopefully the Turtles will be staying for a while.