bluefire Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Online translators are fun, but there are usually more entertaining than anything else. Here is my attempt at a translation. "Coaster-enthusiasts from the US submit themselves to "The Curse" Sparkling eyes, thumbs up and plenty of adrenaline - The "Fluch von Novgorod" ("Curse of Novgorod") did not disappoint. 45 rollercoaster enthusiasts, mostly from the US but also from France, Switzerland and The Netherlands, visited Hansa-park in Sierksdorff yesterday to try the new attraction. "Totally crazy", "absolutely insane!" and "simply unbelievable!" were just some of the comments that the coaster elicited from the men and women. "I love it!" exclaimed Elissa Alvey from Los Angeles, who, along with her husband Robb, has organized the trip for the coaster-enthusiasts. The international group - besides the Americans there were also Dutch and Swiss people plus Australians or Englishmen - was made up of members of the internet-community "Theme Park Review". In the course of their European trip the coaster-enthusiasts, as they call themselves, are now visiting Hansa-Park. Hansa-Park manager Andreas Leicht expressed that it was a very special pleasure to have this "cheerful crowd" visiting, and he added: "The ride is very popular with our visitors, they (TPR) are the ultimate test for us today." Yesterday the park gave the coaster-fans some Extra-Ride-Time. "I'm very nervous and tense", Robb Alvey admitted upon entering the building. (Robb, maybe you recall what you actually said...lol). The rest of the group felt the same way. When the start of the first car was delayed because Alvey had to properly attach his camera to the restraints, his fellow-riders began tapping their feet impatiently. Just a little later the crazy ride was over. "Awesome!" Robb Alvey cheered with his thumb up (Again, what did you say, Robb? Freaky? Cool? Fucking awesome??). "It was absolutely great" he spluttered (spluttered?? There MUST be a better way to say that.) "You get out of the dark, through the wall of smoke, the up the hill, in the loop (screw?knot?) and then the highlight, the 90 degree lift and the 97 degree drop - crazy. And the small hill shortly before the end, simply awesome!" (God this feels almost sacrilegious... translating the words of the great Robb Alvey from poor German into.... well, I'm sure you didn't actually SAY it that way.) The group spent the rest of the day having a good look around the park. "It is great, and offers something for everyone - we love Sierksdorff", Robb and Elissa beamed (hehe - how much did they pay you? loL) And just like mom and dad two-year old Kristen proved to be a die-hard coaster fan. She couldn't get enough of "Rasender Roland" ("Raging Roland" haha)." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Phew, this was hard. I have to say the article was written in extremely poor German (an intern??) so it was hard to translate it into somehow reasonable English. If you ever need any English-to-German or German-To-English translation, let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefire Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 How cute, the board has a profanity filter!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeT Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 "I am totally nervous and tense" Robb said... Oh yeah...of course. I think he`s just not use to this kind of huge thrill-rides that we have here in Germany. Poor Alvey, be strong... Greeds...GeorgeT P.S. Hey Blue Fire... love to hear someone raving about Blue Fire like I do ! (I really think we should go on a Europa Park trip together and break the limits of raving !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 HAHAHAHAHA We are everywhere! You cannot escape us! I guess Europe ran out of turks to underpay and overwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Freak Andrew Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 It looks like Scandi parks totally kick our parks out of the water. Except for Disney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Just to give you all a little update - the monkey bars at Farup Sommerland have been conquered! Suck it Joey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I think I'd like the Legoland in Germany better than the one in California. Does KidTums prefer one or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 ^ KidTums has not been to the one in Germany yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 That last picture reminds me of the warning signs from "Airplane!"... Dan "Putana Da Seatbeltz!" Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggypheebs Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 This looks like such a great time even with the rain. I wish we had tongue-in-cheek humor at parks in the States. I would totally ride a water ride themed to cannibalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelizeIt Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Hey bluefire thanks for translating the newspaper article. It's great that your local paper would print a story about a bunch of crazed coaster enthusiasts visiting your local park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moinab Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Just to give you all a little update - the monkey bars at Farup Sommerland have been conquered! Suck it Joey! I was wondering how many people on the trip would successfully attempt the monkey bars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Hey Robb! Is there any other way to get the "Bag O' Crap" My computer does not have a microphone so I can't record myself saying the name of the coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenDen Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Wow, you guys are getting tons of awesome press during this trip. Was it planned, or coincidence? Just curious, cause there may be a follow-up question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allena.k.a.Alan Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 AWESOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cousinkid24 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 It looks like you guys are having a lot of fun. I'm new to this website and have read a lot of the forums. You guys are awesome. Have fun on the rest of the trip. First Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Today was Farup Sommerland. I'm going to type in bullet points because it's getting late. - This is still one of my favorite parks in the region. - It poured down rain for the first half of the day, but the park still manags to be AWESOME! - The obstacle course was still kick ass. - Many people did the monkey bars (SUCK IT JOEY!!!) - Lynet is a WINNER! - I love this park! Hanno! DO NOT EAT DAVE!!! He is not kosher! Everyone is passed out because we unleased evil gas in the bus. Next stop...Tivoli Friheden! Snacky Snack Snack Snack Snack.... On the drive it was time for some more "Yo Gabba Gabba!" "Hey, Joey...if *I* can do this, anyone can do it!" Jewy, c'mon...even Tom did the monkey bars!!! and OMFG, we are not joking...it's filled with LEECHES!!! LOL!!! Looks to be about 1 meter. Let's see how deep this water actually is... How many TPR members can make it across the monkey bars? SUCK IT JOEY!!!! Hey Joey...check this out! Big Mike balances like a balarina! Multi-car pile up! And now for the most awesome part of the day...the Farup obstacle course! This credit is KidTums approved! "Aww, what the hell...we're already wet!" The 'all you can drink' beer warmed us all up at lunch! TPR Takeover of the dry spot under the awning waiting for the rain to pass! Takeover on the carousel! Kristen rode the cars about 20 times. She's now eligible to get her drivers license. These are the most industrial strength panchos, EVAR! The sword of power....EXCALIBUR!!! (Try not to drop it, Dave.) There it is! Who has the SWORD OF POWER??? PASS THE SWORD OF POWER!!! That my friends is the "SWORD OF POWER!!" The goal during our rides on Falken was to pass the sword of power from the front to the back of the train and EVERY person on the train MUST touch the sword of power! Wait...WTF is that? Falken was also running great! To help warm us up, the park gave us coffee and warm bread! Thank you Farup! Holy Jesus Mother of Airtime, Batman! Which is sexier Hanno or the squirrels? If you know EMAIL DAN! mrt0ad13@aol.com Mr. Signature move & Mr. Happy Happy Joy Joy. Proof that not just Intamin can do a kick ass top hat! Quick drop out of the station, and then LAUNCH! Yay for Gerstlauer flips! Lynet is still fairly new and is a HIT! TPR loved it!!! Group photo. We're wet, but it doesn't matter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moinab Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 And they did the monkey bars in the rain! Slippery! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disneylander Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Did anyone actually fall off on the monkey bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Did anyone actually fall off on the monkey bars? I'm sure if anyone did, there would be at least 20 pictures and a slow motion video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnewton34 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 He-Man's Sword of Power!!!!! I hope someone said "I have the power!" It's great because it would NEVER be allowed on a U.S. roller coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Freak Andrew Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 If I ever go on one of these trips to Farup (which does look really awesome) I would be sure to lift some waits and condition for the monkey bars. Hey, I wouldn't want to look like a fool and be the only one who couldn't cross. Oh! I forgot, Joey would be with me. Better make sure I practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADCHEEZ Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Ladies & Gentlemen, I have started the "Get Joey on the monkey bars" Group on Facebook. All Facebook users here must join if you want to see Joey make it across the river. (Or fail and fall in ) Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=87202938220&ref=mf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allena.k.a.Alan Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 What a good park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan! Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Wow, so many great new coasters...... If only I could drive as well as Kristen..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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