Mer

He's a time traveller!

It will be running forwards this year

They're modifying Enterprise so that it runs backwards.

When I'm posting on my phone, when I press enter it doesn't move onto the next paragraph. Due to this issue these squiggly lines will represent a paragraph ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Also Dara I hope that issue gets looked at soon!

The back row would be enough but I've just realised it's the back TWO rows. So we can't even settle for the second to back row I feel sorry for those who haven't ridden it yet and will never experience the awesomeness of front facing back row. I just fear going backwards will take some of that intensity away

It's not a joke, but: http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/the-25-funniest-autocorrects-of-2012 Just given my stomach a proper workout by laughing at this for the past five minutes! That last one, it gets me so much! GAAH the pain! But laughter really is the best medicine though!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21108337 Me and my brother can't stop laughing at this The fact that the episode was aired given everything revealed about Savile recently is awful of the BBC, but so awful it's funny. Especially the picture in the article! According to The Sun, they sang "One Finger, One Thumb"…oh gawd!

EDIT: Just tried it on my PC and the quote works fine, although rather than having the usual [*quote] stuff in it [*/quote] withtout the * it just had the quote in it's little blue-ish bix without any codes. Not sure if that is any help or not but just thought I would share it

Or just pigeons in general... They already live in Saw's station building and IU've seen them in Depth Charge too (in the queueline in this small space underneath the slide)!

Sidders I have the same as you when quoting a post, but it only seems to happen when I'm on my phone (Android), regardless of whether I'm using the mobile or full version. I've not noticed it on my desktop but maybe I've never quoted a post on it I will have a try later. I also get it (again on my phone) when editing my signature.

Omg pluk I was literally about to post that! Absolutely brilliant!

This idea of Vengeance coming to Thorpe is getting silly now... 1) Just because it's not going to the new Dungeons, and Thorpe have a possible empty space in Time Voyagers, does not mean it will come to Thorpe. 2) It is such a slow moving queue line for something pretty mediocre (especially for a theme park aimed at thrill seekers), it would be a ridiculous idea IMO 3) As far as I'm aware it has never been hinted or suggested that it is moving to another Merlin attraction, especially Thorpe, it was forum speculation that has gone a bit too far now. Sorry if this comes across as ranting

Haha I know I'm just assuming it will be on the 24th, that way if it isn't then it'll be a nice surprise

Gah I'll still be away on Sunday 24th I think, but Disney/Paris/Belgium > Thorpe . Not sure what time I'll be back Sunday but I imagine I'd be too tired etc to come. Shame as I'll get to miss seeing you lovely people Will be odd missing a Thorpe trip!

Just going to get marmalised in the shower...

Absolutely loved reading your trip report/story Peaj Thanks for taking the time to do it! Usually by now the excitement of a meet would have died down for most but this has kept the excitement up Gaaaah can't wait for Guildford!

Ok so since being introduced to M83 by Ben (Valentez) and Sidders, I am totally in love with their music. Their most "recent" video/song releaed is this: Steve McQueen, taken from the album "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming" The song is good but I love the video even more I think; I love the feeling I get from it! It's kind of a mixture of joy and freedom, and the part where the toys "gallop" across towards the house reminds me of being a child and having fantasies about these kind of things It also feels like some highly exciting dream I'd have as a kid; not necessarily involving what happens in the video, just one where something truly amazing or exciting happens and you're overwhelmed with positive emotions. The whole album is fantastic, as is all their music IMO, well worth a listen. And this is a beautiful end to an album http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuEVFfQnQUs Ahh just love it Fills me with so much emotion!

Alton Towers opening weekend in March, then off to Disneyland Paris a few days after that :D FINALLY GOING TO DISNEY!! Plus the usual Forp trips innit...and hopefully moar Chessie! That's all I have planned for now

Ooft Boris I'll be back for him again next year! After seeing all the uploaded pics on Facebook just now, I can't wait for parts 3-5 to be posted here

Air (4) Duel - The Haunted House Strikes Back (4) Hex: The Legend Of The Towers (6) Nemesis (5) Oblivion (6) Duel + Air -

Woo love it In terms of my photos, I uploaded them to Facebook then linked them into my post. Are you adding them straight into the post via the forum thingy? That's probably why they've gone small Even though it takes a little longer, uploading them to Facebook (or Photobucket or something if you didn't want to clog up Facebook with all the pics you took ) will mean they are "nice and big"

Right, time for my trip report! Got up later than planned due to going to bed late, so I missed the train I planned to get but luckily didn't miss the next one (which I thought I would)! Got to Waterloo just before 10 and met Peaj, Mark9 and Luke, then Tommy, Daniel and Dan. No sign of Marc...derp. We decided to make our way to the Eye and SeaLife first as we were already at Waterloo and wanted to save The Dungeons until last. Not really much to say on these really, had a nice chat on the Eye though! And something random about cheesecakes and muffins with spinach in SeaLife wasn't too bad, one of those attractions you can only do once in a while. The layout is different and seemed more interesting than the last time I went and the penguins are cool! Walked over to Westminster tube station which was nice as it was midday and we went past Big Ben chiming, it was like it was New Years Eve all over again! Oh and gotta love Peaj banging his head on the ceiling of the train when we arrived at Baker Street! Next up...Madame Tussauds! Love this place! Spirit of London gaaah! Some random photos from the ride: Plague scene: CREEPY FIREMAN! Not so creepy when his mouth is covered up though... Samuel Pepys (random) Peeps! I know the flash ruins the pic, but Luke is there! Moar peeps in the final scene Peaj enjoying himself on the taxi ride! Luke's onride photo was brilliant - he was on his phone, should have taken a sneaky photo of it! After this we went to eat at Nandos, which was nomaliscious! Really quick service too! Was absolutely stuffed afterwards! After mentioning it before in chat, Peaj taught me a few steps of the jive, but I ended up feeling a bit silly, being in a restuarant an' all Now it was time for the Dungeons! Really enjoyed it a little more than usual, probably because it's the last time I'll go there at London Bridge. Gah I even love the name "Tooley Street"! I won't go through it all in detail as most of you here will know all the scenes and it was the same as usual, I just personally enjoyed it more. However it was a shame the light and smoke effects in the Great Fire of London scene didn't work (the video cracks me up though - "FIIIIREEE!") and the Freeze Fog scene was just...what. Where was the fog?! LOL it was lights out, random inflatable things appearing around us and some audio about a lost boy. The actor beforehand was funny though, deliberately talking in a voice where we couldn't understand what he was saying, like mumbling etc, can't really explain it hmm. Oh and Vengeance...ugh. So glad it's not going to the new Dungeons, the queueing experience is just horrific and too hot and arrgh! On a lighter note, Extremis was a great bundle of fun as always, really do love the whole experience I always get nervous before it, as nervous as I do before Detty, because the drop always gets me I really hope it remains as decent at the new location! Scariest part of the Dungeons was this: Mwuhahaha! Met Jaymie outside the Dungeons then it was then time for Winter Wonderland, where we to be joined by Pluk, his "unsociable friend" and Holly, woo! Had loads of fun here, love the atmosphere and everything. We did Wild Maus, Air and Alpine Hotel. Wild Maus - well, it really was wild! Not as intense as Blackpool's wooden one but deffo the best steel one I've done. The queueline is like a mini fun house, loved it! The ride was as I said, pretty insane, I couldn't stop laughing throughout the whole ride, so much speed, great drops and tight corners! Glad I tried it out! After this we did Air. Now, I'd already done Bling once at Blackpool and found it really dull, lacking in speed and intensity. But after hearing positive things about Air, I decided to give it a try and I'm glad I did! It was FAR better than Bling, pretty intense and again, I couldn't stop laughing! So much fun! Attempted to jive again whilst queueing (as you do) but I went all shy again Oops! We then had a sit down and some drinks in the awesome Carousel Bar and sat in the waltzer seats, yay! Good laugh in here, they played great 90s music too! Had a laugh when Luke was randomly joined by a group of girls in his waltzer seat, and when this little baby came up to him! Finally we did Alpine Hotel. I've done this once before with my step brother and thought it was great, but as I was with friends and wasn't having to look after a child, I appreciated it much more this time around! Loads of laughs in there, like abusing people with that punch bag thing after the bit where you walk through the ropes (best description I could give!). The scenes after the fun house part are random and the puppet in the pub scene is rather creepy! Big lips Well themed throughout though and so good how long it lasts! We then said goodbye to Pluk and his friend and went off to search for a pub, woo! Dropped Luke off at Marble Arch, then said goodbye to Dan and eventually found a Wetherspoons that had an empty table! Not really much else to discuss on this, was a nice way to chill at the end of a long day though. So yeah, after that we gave the goodbye hugs (woo!) and trotted off home! A few final words: Firstly, it was really lovely to see everyone and again and to meet new people Secondly, I'm not sure why but I feel like I should say this; I really do love spending time with you people on here And also really hate having to say goodbye and go home :'( And finally but most importantly; thank you again to Peaj for a fantastic meet and thank you to everyone for sticking together, and to everyone for all the laughs in general BRING ON GUILDFORD!

Agreed, love the countdown on the side! Makes me even more excited for the next meet!

Quite frankly it was a fantastic meet and nothing was "shoddy" about the organisation at all! I get what you say about being busy working etc but so do other people and they managed to remember. So I'm with Tommy on this one. As far as I'm aware this hasn't happened before at any meets, and this was one of the better organised ones! Good point about a PM or post in the topic nearer the time, but again, this hasn't been necessary before from what I remember. (I don't remember ever getting PMs close to the meet like you mentioned but maybe this was before my time!) Was certainly a good turnout, everyone got along nicely and there was nothing "elite" about it It might be better you continued this in the dedicated topic for what people want from TPM meets? Just incase your ideas get missed It kinda brings the mood down, especially after such a great meet!

Dan, your post, it totally sums up how I feel a lot of the time too. In some cases, I know I've done something wrong for sure. But I'd still be friends with these people, yet I've made it awkward because of what I did wrong. I end up not knowing where I stand and how to act; because they may not say directly to me "Everything is fine now, let's carry on as friends as we were before." I want to carry on as before, but then feel like I can't or shouldn't, because it might look like I don't care about whatever I did wrong to upset them. I mean, I would apologise obviously, but if they don't tell me when they feel ok again, how do you when to carry on as normal, or if you should act differently? But yes, there have been numerous occassions where as far as I know I've not done anything wrong (by that I mean, from my eyes I haven't, and they've not told me I have) yet things feel different and I don't know if it's me or them that have changed, or when, why, how etc. And then yeah, I start over-analysing things and trying to work out when things changed, if I said or did anything that would have upset them, etc. One of the worst things was when an old friend told me I wasn't putting enough into the friendship and that other people noticed. So it clearly was me doing something wrong, but I honestly do not know what and to this day it still upsets me. I had no idea I came across that way and because I don't know what exactly I did/didn't do to come across like that, I won't know how to correct myself I don't want any other people thinking the same about me. I just hope if anyone else does that they speak up before it's too late! But yeah, I really know how it feels. I think in some cases it definitely is other people. From my friends, I know who the ones are who will always treat me the same with respect, and I am wary of those who seem to er, "vary" It's like I have to catch them on a good day or a good moment! It was when I was about 17 that I realised I had these issues understanding people, plus my family brought it to my attention more, so since then I have been overly aware of myself, like I have too much inhibition (hence why I enjoy alcohol so much, it removes those inhibitions and I feel free and like my real self!). Imagine the indescribable awkwardness and utter embarrassment of being naked in front of everyone...yeah, that's how I sometimes feel around people! There are some things that have improved since then but that low self-esteem will take a while to fix. I've found that I don't feel quite as bad on anti-depressants, but obviously they're not something I can stay on forever, plus there are other things that could help; I could probably do with CBT to help change my way of thinking. I could go to my GP about it and hopefully get a referral but when I have good days I kinda forget and don't worry...and then have a bad day...and then get stuck in a cycle!