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well I thought it was a fact they did that every day at thorpe.. at least thats what ive been told by many a person who works at thorpe.would be a bit stupid and a COMPLETE flout of the rules if they didnt test them in the mornings now wouldnt it

of course I dont.... but its a fact that they check the rides 4-5 hours before opening.. for a pretty long time I'm guessing.. and obviously they test them.. if nothing was showing any bad signs.. then there was nothing they could do was there?

major contradiction there me thinks.. you arent specifying who the blame is pointed at.. but fact is.. you are blaming someone..

I agree entirely with holly....... if it was metal fatigue they wouldnt have opened the ride that day... not everything has a reason phill... hence why things are called accidentsand the point is NO ONE WAS KILLED OR HURT ! so stop saying IT COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE! its done! its passed! nothing happened to anybody.. end of. you cant back up a story on "what ifs" it doesnt work like that

Lol holly yea... Apparently so Martin... lolage..Yea the fence did take most of it by the looks of things... it wouldnt have hit anyone before it got out of the ride area... if it had have hit someone I wouldnt have thought it woulda killed them like the sun seems to make out... oh deary mes

Its the video that the got to back it up that bugs me... The article states that people were "fleeing" and "screaming" from the ride.... Did anyone see any of that?

I'm not acusing you of anything.. I'm just getting irritated by the Sun. I didnt see the ITV broadcast of it because I'm in the wrong area for it to be local news so I dont know what they said about it. I'm glad you said something about what happened otherwise I would be miffed when I got to thorpe and it had been closed, again. Dont get defensive about it. No one is accusing you of anything as far as I can see. People just have different opinions and we are having a debate about it. Its nothing personal to you or anyone else I'm hoping. There are obviously some people who just dont like seeing thorpe being seen in this light. You've posted fact and I'm glad:) If anyone has a problem with fact then they need to calm down

I agree with Chaz and Holly...If something could have been done about it do you really think rush would have been open that morning? ... Like chaz said, that metal piece MIGHT have hit someone, yes thats quite possible, but it didnt.. so why blow it up like this? I dont see the point. It just irritates people and ruins experiences for people.

nope.. if it was a ghost ride it would have to be scary.. which it isnt....does anyone else go on it as like a calm down ride... or is it just me?

I think that the sun have blown it WAY out of proportion.. but of course they would. Stupid thing is the video they've used completely contradicts what has been said in the article.. its ridiculous. What I want to know is why they've suddenly chosen this particular break down to publicise when there have been plenty others I would have thought have been worse.I mean I was on slammer and I got stuck upside down on one of the turns and bits started falling off of it.. Ah well.. the sun have recieved a fair few comments that they chose not to display because it makes them look stupid. Notice that theres only about 2 max. comments that speak against them

aaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwssssssssssssssss......... my sister got a new kitten on friday night .. shes already got one called lucy who is gorgeous!! .. this one is called tommy and hes SO SMALL its so cuttte. lol

Happy birthday Dan...... hope you had a good one!

I dont like eggs ... but ill havr the soldiers

thats just rude <_<oh well....Joke (courtesey of holly):Knock Knock...Who's there?....Orange...Orange who?...Orange you gonna shut up about these sexist jokes

I would never get hired for anything.... purely because I'm too lazy to go and apply for anything... thats a bad thing isnt it.....? oh well...anyone got some good ideas of where I could go for a job? lol

lorrrd... I look strange...... my face resembles one of those msn emoticans... you know :Sthat was a fun... but very collldd.. day

I know... the world seems to change dramatically if you fall asleep even for 2 minutes...... I dont like it sometimes.. but then I remember that I have just been to sleep... and I'm happy again

.......actually if you think about it in a certain way.. tis kinda funny... but otherwise... THATS MEAN YOU BIG MOOSE!!!

haha!!!!!!!!!!!!! it might be cuz I'm sad.. but those cracked me up... hahaaI have a long joke... if no one minds <_<its not that funny but made me giggle when I first heard itGeriatric WeddingJacob, age 92 and Henrietta, age 89, are excited about their decision to get married.They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding and on the way they pass a chemist…Jacob suggests they go in, Jacob addresses the man behind the counter; “Are you the owner?”The Pharmacist answers “yes”.Jacob: “We are about to get married. Do you sell heart medication?”Pharmacist: “Of course we do”Jacob: “How about medicine for circulation?”Pharmacist: “All kinds,”Jacob: “Medicine for rheumatism, scoliosis?”Pharmacist: “Definitely,”Jacob: “Medicines for memory problems, arthritis, jaundices?”Pharmacist: “Yes a large variety … the works!”Jacob: “What about Vitamins, sleeping pills, antidotes for Parkinson’s disease?”Pharmacist: “Absolutely.” Jacob: “You sell wheelchairs and walkers?”Pharmacist: “All speeds and sizes. Why do you ask? Can I help you any more?”Jacob says to the Pharmacist: “Yes, we’d like to nominate your store as our Bridal Gift Shop!”

Mesie joined because of holly... she asked me if I wanted to go meet up with you guys and I said yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..... didnt regret it .. twas a gd day!!

I would rather shoot myself than watch that show....... it sends me suicidal anyway..and then everyone at schools like " OOOO DID YOU SEE BB LAST NIGHT GUESS WHAT [insert idiots name here] DID!!!"........... ill stick to watching Dave..

I agree with holly.... thats not a very funny thing in any respect.. just cuz u all have dirteh dirteh minds!!

Would anybody like to talk to meeeeee??????? I'm feeling lonely.. lol