sfne2005 Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Guy was in town for work so that gave me an excuse to finally go try and ride El Toro! He brought along Kim Possible (for those of you who don't know, he has some sort of fanboy or fangirl I should say, obsession with her). I guess she can be added to the list with Elissa and Lou. The ride down to Jersey was interesting; a few major accidents, hours parked on a highway and Guy passing through tolls without paying was awesome. During such time I got some lessons in professional lighting courtesy of Guy's trade. He sure knows his shtick. On to the photos.... How'd that ET pov turn out Guy? Had a great time hanging with Guy and KP. Nice to run into Jeff, a fellow UK trip participant (Hi Joey). KP loves Guy like Guy loves KP. Awwww. See what I mean? I don't think it's possible to take a normal pic of Guy. I'm starting a Guy fanboy fanclub. An artsy look beneath Talon Grip of Death, I mean Fear, yeah Fear. A little Hydra onride hotness. Guy fanboy taking a pic of Guy taking a pic of his new FAVORITE floorless Hydra. Take note Elissa. Guy doing his Corkey Steel Force fingers impersonation. KP is like WTF. Lift hill enthusiasts take note. Next up was Steel Force, with all it's wheels. Oh, and they were running three trains with 15-25 second dispatches. Hello? Six Flags, are you listening? Now we're at Dorney. KP liked Laser. I have no idea what Guy is doing. Maybe a pre-signature move pic? All I know is they didn't grey out on Laser. Ahhh, that's why it seems familiar. This picture looks familiar. Hmmmm, let me think.... I didn't feel like waiting 10 minutes for a train to be in the shot. Exclusive signature shot (beating a dead horse?) ET through the trees! I do like ET better than the Voyage. I can only describe it as if S:RoS @ SFNE and Balder had a baby, you'd get ET. But he's not better than his either of his parents. In The Loop was at the El Toro Queue. KP took the mic from some chick to get some of that podcasting goodness. Guy's signature move of approval for El Toro. But he's sitting next to an ACER. Is this sacreligious? It's old man Jeff W. (not Jeff Johnson) from the UK Trip! The train has just about stopped so maybe he's proving that coaster enthusiasts DO use deoderant. Wait, who's that in the last train? If Dan took this picture, there would be quite a lot of image editing. Look at KK! Ditto. Hoo-ray for the coaster finally being in the picture. I'll have you know, it is not that common a site to behold due to GAdv's less than stellar operations. KP and Guy's afterglow on their favorite woody. Mine is still Balder. Hi Parktrips. Purty. Quite a nice drop for those who haven't been (cough Elissa cough). The fat noises emanating from the bowels of the beast. Yeaaaa for the first riders! While in line, a woman we'll call Kristy shows off her reactors to KP. KP wasn't impressed. The heavens glow with the testing of El Toro! MMMMM..hope it makes the intamin "Fat" noise....I mean fart noise. Hi Robb. El Toro twisty bits. Sorry no train. It wasn't open yet despite the park being open for an hour. Still "reeling" from the recording mishap. Get it? Reeling. Is KP upset because 1. she didn't like KK, 2. Guy excluded her from the picture or 3. Guy's professional training failed him to take POV? If you know the answer, email Dan (j/k) etc, etc. I got nothing else. KK.....yawn, I mean yea. Pre-launch pic. KP took our photo while waiting for the front seat of the second launched train. I must say it was a much better ride in the front than any of the other seats. So missing Guy credit #1. We made a B-line to KK which was actually open when the park was. Guy had this "Beavis and Butthead" hair thing going on before the Jersey air got to it. I thought we do a little cheerleading before the trip, but Guy just wanted to go to GAdv to get his missing credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan King Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Freakin Aweosome..I have yet to meet "Guy" But I hope SOMETIME..in the future..I WILL pound him...And Rich, ddduuuudddeee...pound it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Wow, that could seriously be one of the best Photo TR's on the site...EVER!!! Way to go Rich! You even made the front page!!! Â --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillMontu Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I think you may have started a new era of Photo TR's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklingscribe Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Seriously.awsome.stuff../sorry.about.the.punctuation.spacebar.not.working.substituting.periods.instead/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I have been a Guy fanboy since I first saw him here . Excellent and unique PTR, I enjoyed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SideWindZ Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 That is the best ptr ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy618 Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I was at SFGADv on the same day you were there and I knew I saw some poeple from TPR. I think I saw you guys. Guy did you take a small video of El Toro's sign? Â Anyway, Great Photo TR! It was hilarious. Im glad to see you guys like El Toro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew643 Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I was at GADV the same day also! I wish I knew I would have met up with you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvcoasterguy Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 This is one of the best TR's I've ever seen! Great pictures and captions, and nice use of Kim Possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Fan Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Ewww you went to Dorney? Im so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 That was too much KimPossible for my day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwood Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 That was great! Â The photo TR bar has been raised. Â Â d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Blimey Rich.....Signature moves, Merrells, and uber witty PTR captions along with fame on the AR thing - you will obviously be deserving of your own fan club right now 8)  Seriously though, I enjoyed the report, and interesting observation of the mating of roller coasters and their subsequent spawn specifically  Cheers  Steve C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 KP saves the world (and subsequently, your ass) every day, and you reward her with a trip to Dorney?! Â Gotta be one of the best Photo TR's in history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 What an awesome TR Rich!! The photoshopping was great, glad to see that Kim had fun there with you! Â I'm Guy's number one fangirl, he and I have a mutual appreciation going on, so maybe I can join your club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Yeah Guy got his credit.... He also got his El Toro credit.... This was a nice twist on the Photo TR, thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Wow, you both came to my neck of the woods and didn't even bother telling me. You had both better hope I was busy on those days, or someone is going to pay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frade Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Hey Guy  Great photo TR man, really creative and fun  Later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corkscrewed Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Wow, that could seriously be one of the best Photo TR's on the site...EVER!!! Way to go Rich! You even made the front page!!! --Robb  Ditto that! Magnificent photoshopping! That was absolutely awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfne2005 Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 Wow, you both came to my neck of the woods and didn't even bother telling me. You had both better hope I was busy on those days, or someone is going to pay! Â Sorry Derek. You can blame Guy all the way He was the one who was choosing destinations and stuff. Our initial plan changed slightly due to traffic and stuff. Plus we were only there a few hours. Next time (and there will be a next time) I will give you a shout. Â And thanks to all for the kind words, so far! (except canobie fan....I want my Balder hammer you hoarder!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Happy to see you had fun at my other home park! And I'm not a Kingda Ka fan either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Fan Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 ! (except canobie fan....I want my Balder hammer you hoarder!) You could have got me on the way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmoofy Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Glad to see you were impressed with Hydra, I rode it about 5 days ago and wasn't too impressed (except for the back row). Â Nice report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantRevenge Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Rich and guy I saw you to in line for nitro when I was getting off, if you heard someone scream TPR, that was me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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