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Found this on TPR, interesting to read even though I have already visited the new Dungeons once, they have a fair few decent behind the scenes photos too http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=64945 Also it's interesting to read that, "All scenes in the old Dungeons are still there and they are now Network Rail's to do with as they wish." Creepy!

Ditto!

Haha I was actually gonna say something similar to that earlier

Oh cheers Peaj That photo is just the pure definiton of drunk :') And yes, it was a magnificent faceplant. The more I look at the photo the more amazing it gets! And despite the rather undignified position I am in, I must say my bum looks rather good there

Ah thanks I was looking for that but I swear it had disappeared

Love the new name

You know the "My Media" button where you can add media to your post, well how do we upload the images in the first place? It would be useful to be able to add photos to posts seeing as linking to Facebook has it's problems with the URLS. There used to be the option to add photos to posts, like you can with blogs, but I can't seem to find it

Ah my bad Ryan! I do apologise Maybe the topic title should be changed to reflect what it's turned into?

Oh for goodness sake Not this bull again. I've always seen it as people posting funny and embarrassing pictures and tbh nobody else has complained. I don't see any rules of what is meant to be posted. It's a topic in Fun and Games, enjoy it!

Grr Facebook! Han does not approve of this...

Agreed! I wonder if/when the issue will be resolved?

N'aww don't you just wanna pinch his cheeks Which reminds me... ThrillSeekerAlex looking photogenic as ever

I understand your point but you don't seem to have got mine. I don't use it as an excuse. I'm not going to repeat myself again but in a nutshell; I've worked despite everything and it's only affected me occasionally and I'm determined not to let it affect me any more Also your situation was very different; you had your dad telling you to work or you were out. Leaving that job last year, while meaning less money, was not a huge impact on me or home life. If I was living alone and had to pay everything by myself then I may well have stayed in the job because there would have literally been no choice. Whereas at home, whilst my contributions are important, leaving the job wasn't going to cause a huge impact, meaning I had the choice. And I knew at that point I was getting my old job back, so it was secure so to speak, so I chose to do what made me happy. I'm not sure why this is even being discussed, I have a job even if it is part time, plus considering the state the country is in! And I am looking for either a second job or a new full time one. I appreciate other people have their opinions and concerns but it's starting to feel like I'm doing something wrong. So yeah, let's move on

My thoughts exactly Ryan but I've just typed a reply so But yeah after this I think we should leave it, as I said previously I wish I'd not said anything! EDIT: I also agree with Mark! But I don't want this to carry on and on and I feel bad for even mentioning it Should really stop posting personal stuff on here EDIT AGAIN LOL Marks post is now gone So yeah in reply to Smidget: That's exactly my point, especially when I was comparing myself to my brother. He chooses to be a lazy sod and live off JSA when he could be using his skills etc in a job. I've worked pretty much full time since I was 16, I've had the depression since 2010 and luckily it didn't affect me job wise until last year. I don't let it rule my life, I don't really see it as a major part of my life at all really. But there have been occasions where it was beyond my control and did have an impact. I guess it depends how severe it is too. It's great you managed to pull yourself out of yours, a lot of people couldn't do that. Sometimes because they choose not to try, sometimes because they are so bad they just mentally can't. Some people suffer for a lengthy time before seeking help, either because they feel ashamed, embarrassed or in denial, but I recognised the symptoms and knew it wasn't right to be feeling like it so I sought help from my GP. Whenever I've had the episodes they've always scored as moderate-severe on the scale the GPs use, which is why they suggested antidepressants. I don't really have an issue with having them but obviously if it was mild enough to not need them it would be nicer I did also see a mental health nurse about dealing with stress etc last year and they gave me a confidence boost. My GP has never suggested counselling and I've never asked for it, but there have been times where I wonder if I should have it, or CBT. It's something I'll definitely mention when I next go. I don't know, maybe it comes across different when I post about it on here, and I know your post wasn't just aimed at me but about depression etc in general, but I've never seen myself as someone who feels sorry for themselves or lets it rule their life etc. I just see it as something that can (and has) affect my life badly but can be treated, and not as a lifelong issue. Even if I do actually continue having episodes throughout my life, I don't want it to rule it and I won't let it. I don't want to end up in and out of work and struggling financially like my mum has. As I said previously she wasn't diagnosed and helped until fairly recently whereas I'm only 23 and aware of it etc. So I'd like to think I won't end up like that Right, done

When I say depressed I mean clinical depression, which is technically a mental illness. Anyone who has suffered with it will know dam well how debilitating it is and how you sometimes really don't have a choice because of how awful it makes you feel. Unfortunately it's a word that gets thrown around and not many people understand what actual, clinical depression does to a person. And I know what it's like struggling to the point of barely being able to buy food, pay bills etc. My mum has been in and out of work due to mental health issues for years (she was only diagnosed and treated fairly recently) which obviously had a big impact on our home life. And what you say about having a choice - she has taken the choice before to force herself to work/stay working because of money. It led to her having severe breakdowns and on the verge of suicide. So yeah, I think it's fair to say mental health can't take a backseat. It's funny really how people think it's "bad" that I work part time in a job I enjoy, which helps contribute at home financially. For one, considering all the crap I've been through the past ten years or so, I personally feel it's an achievement that I've still managed to work the majority of the time and the depression only affect it a minority. Secondly, I've been working since I was 16 and generally enjoy it, I don't like the fact that I only have a part time job and having nothing to do a lot of the time (which is partly why I also do voluntary work) - whereas my brother is 26 and has hardly worked (OK he's been to uni) and his attitude towards it is ridiculous, he just doesn't seem to care at all. But anyway, it's only a job on a pier that I left, to return to a job in a sector I want a career in I'm not the first or last person to do that, wish I hadn't even mentioned it now!

Indeed there is after that first block, it took me by surprise! Airtime and X in the same sentence, who'd have thought it eh? I was a tad disappointed with the other blocks slowing you down, particularly that third one - if my memory serves me correctly, it stopped very, very briefly. But obviously I understand how the ride works and that it has to do this, and overall it was still miles better than that stopping and starting nonsense I've only ridden it forwards twice and I think I actually prefer it this way. Mainly because it is more confortable and also facing forwards means you feel the wind/speed on you, which adds to the experience. Also has anyone else noticed the headchoppers in there?! Especially after the third block! I've been in the ride area a few times with the lights on back when I worked there and even then I didn't notice them

Great post Adam and great pics! That last one though...Oh ma lawd Shall be posting my TR later but sadly didn't get as many photos as I wanted, was enjoying myself too much!

HAPPY 34TH BIRTHDAY THORPE PARK!

That's what I thought! Maybe he meant PM? Good luck to your liver if it is 11am! Storm In A Teacup first thing?

At the moment I am a maybe, but probably a yes Can't wait to see you gorgeous peeps again

Haha Well at least you don't have to worry about a new-already-delayed-now-even-more-delayed-coaster possibly not being open Also, if my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88mph - oops, I meant, I may be able to attend after all Plus you'd then have an even number so nobody has to be a larry on the rides

Hehe I love reading the angry comments on Facebook Especially the ones like, "Why are you doing this to me!!!"

Yep yep... http://www.altontowers.com/the-smiler-faqs Bring on the outrage...

Hope you guys have fun! I won't be going due to financial restrictions - train fare plus my railcard has expired so it will cost even more! But this should *hopefully* allow me to attend the Legoland meet And lol at ThrillSeekerAlex getting smashed the night before Reminds me of when I went to Thorpe hungover once and we did Detonator first, followed by Inferno Felt rather sick on Inferno (and Marc was next to me panicking that I would throw up on him)!

Aah I know the feeling! I did this last year for the exact same reasons pretty much. It was a tough decision to make but my personal opinion is to put your mental well-being first. To some people it seemed a hasty decision but that was because I kept it quiet; I'd been feeling awful for weeks but said nothing in case it passed and because I knew some would be disappointed. Basically I've always struggled to follow through with things, from hobbies to education, so I think I'd developed a kind of fear/expectation of that disappointed reaction because of experiencing it so much Plus there are those that don't understand and tell you to carry on and how loads of people hate their jobs. This is true and I'm sure they say it out of concern, but there is a big difference between a person "hating their job" and being so depressed by it. It got to the point where I'd just feel like crying and had to hold back from doing so; to the point where I was losing my appetite (and it was a physical job) and had this horrible, overwhelming feeling where I wanted nothing more than to be home. Similar to when you few ill at school is a good way to describe that last point! I was basically becoming clinically depressed but antidepressants wouldn't have solved it all, something both me and my GP agreed on. There would have been no point taking them when the root cause of it was still there. And I'll always remember my grandad saying to me that the most important thing is that you enjoy your job, rather than the money etc. Never a truer word spoken Good luck with your job search! I was fortunate to be able to return to my old job after I quit, however it's only part time. But it's the best job I've ever had