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  1. AJ
    Double, Double, Toil and Trouble, the next trip report has come, which will make your blood bubble. But what tales will unfold as some of you grow stubble, well come on sit down before you get a nubble
    Camera, Set, Action! For the TPM Crew: Pumpkin Man, Peaj, TNJonny, StevenVig, James & Co, Ryan, Mr. Fish, Han30, J.S217 & ScaryCoasterBoy

    Plus this will be the last Official Meet before this gem gets taken into the movie land of the Angry Birds

    The Queue Line's await and due to the horror of the popularity of the event it's something our devil's will need to get used to today

    So to start off with they all spring into action by rushing to rush!

    On standby for when the victims get off. The two newest Ministry of Joy's recruits Cornflakes & Mer, get ready to Marmalize anyone who dares cross them

    But the biggest question remains Who is that pumpkin guy standing next to James & Co.

    Styles in a bid to find out, uses the internet on his phone in search for the answer whilst Cornflakes remains in deep thought

    Watch out it's the pumpkin guy again! Take cover Oh....actually forget what I said, It's only Han30 sporting her new clothing line.

    As it's still quite early in the morning, StevenVig is too tired to work out this mystery, so has a snooze in Logger's Leap whilst he waits for the others

    More members of the TPM Crew arrive led by a very eager Liam_T You'll also find EC!, Luke_A, Ricky & Marc

    They seem to take so long to be released but Part 1 of 5 always seems to end so quickly. However, who is the identity of Pumpkin Man? Who is Liam_T Scared of? Who will be greeting you back for Part 2? I must get going as my cauldron is boiling and the last thing we need is my potions mucking up the adventure!
    Scooby Scooby Doo, Where Are You? We've have a mask to uncover. Scooby Dooby-Doo Where are you? Who is under the pumpkin? So now after the lovely little intro let's get on with Part 2 of 5 of the Bloody Valentine Trip Report.
    Cornflakes welcomes you back to this part in the hope you will join him in the Ministry of Joy

    Next on our journey, TNJonny, J.S217 & James & Co are getting ready to be spun on the Metallic Monster of Zodiac

    Just look at that Metallic Monster spin! (Mind even after all this time I still miss the old colour scheme )

    With all the defying gravity spinning the pumpkin mask is blown off to reveal TopsyTurvy15 Peaj begins to cry over the news.

    ScaryCoasterBoy cannot believe it was the joint sexiest male of 2013 under the pumpkin mask.

    Now that everyone knows who is who - It's off to Vortex & Ryan, StevenVig & TopsyTurvy15 wait patiently for it to begin

    However afterwards they all go to Rocky Express & TopsyTurvy15 is not impressed

    Suddenly from nowhere whilst Rocky was in Motion a flesh peeling monster named DaddysLittlePrincess appeared

    Liam_T was horrified of the monster that appeared, but couldn't run away as Rocky has trapped him

    TNJonny, James & Co, TopsyTurvy15, Matt Creek, Cornflakes, Peaj, ScaryCoasterBoy, J.S217 & StevenVig then run to the safety of the SAW Queueline

    There we have it another chapter is complete. But why will Mer threaten to kill someone? What is StevenVig trying to smuggle? Where do ghouls go in their spare time when they are taking time off from scaring people? All these will be revealed on the release of Part 3. However right now I managed to download this app called Cartoon HD and it has given me loads of free series & movies and one of the series I've just realised that is on this app is Scooby Doo, so ummmm Laterz
    By the end of this part of the journey you would of seen 'Vun, Too, Free' legs of the Bloody Valentine Adventure as the Sesame Street Count would say. But we are not of Sesame Street Nooooo We are part of TPM so let's get back to what they are doing.
    The crew have ventured onto Loggers Leap & TNJonny leads the way, hoping no one has seen any blood stains

    Han30 is still sporting her new fashion line with Mr. Fish close behind. Marc is still on the phone trying to work out pumpkin man Has no one told him yet!

    Another boat of the Maniacs comes down the chute They just keep on coming and coming.

    Suddenly the water sprayers turned on (at no cost) and so those off the ride could not resist giving the others a good soaking

    Mer then threatens to kill the culprits

    It was then time for lunch and so Ghouly Peaj takes a timeout from scaring and tries to blend into the crowd

    After being fed, all the Maniacs started getting ready for the Bloody Valentine Tour. On the way though who couldn't resist getting a snap of Inferno

    We then waited and waited some more for the tour to start & Cornflakes, Mer, J.S217 & ScaryCoasterBoy wonder what the heck is happening

    Whilst the crew were working things out, StevenVig found it the most opportune time to secretly eat some Milkybar Buttons

    This menacing bunch would like to eat you in this panoramic shot starring: TNJonny, James & Co, Topsyturvy15, Matt Creek, Cornflakes & Peaj

    Then on.....oh wait we have gone past our appointment for today. I will just have to continue this after the weekend. But who are the better ghouls, the ones from TPM or the wandering actors? Who ends up getting an ASBO put on them? Do monsters need a bit of love and care once in a while? The answer to these riddles will be solved after I've got back from Euro Disney! Yes I said those filthy words - Shoot Me
    I was working on the web late one night, when my mouse clicked on an eerie sight, For TPM from their slab began to rise, and suddenly to my surprise - They did the mash, Was a TPM Mash, TPM Mash, It was a Blair Witch Smash, They did the Mash, It caught Asylum's flash, They did the mash, Was a TPM Mash..... . Hope you enjoyed that sing-a-long. Now however Part 4 which is the penultimate episode of the Bloody Valentine trip report continues.
    Peaj dares anyone continuing onto part 4 to cross his path onto Detonator

    Marc is too scared with the dare and hopes Peaj will go away by closing his eyes. However Liam_T is not impressed

    Whilst Styles determines if he will live or die - James & Co shows that he can be scarier than the actors

    As seriously a cat with a plastic machete just leaves me shaking No seriously.......

    However none of them are a match for Ryan, who easily wins the best scarer Poor Fishy his time is near....

    All of a sudden StevenVig & J.S217 were plunged into darkness and a mysterious blue light took hold of them

    The light teleported them to extra terrestrial race of X where the found other members captured within the ship headquarters

    After being experimented on a sliding slope appeared which directed them to freedom.

    Ryan who got traumatized over the experience, acts out and soon received an ASBO by not using the given slope

    Now escaping to freedom, the ghouls from TPM give each other a reassuring hug to come to terms of what they endured

    This chapter must now sadly come to an end as the TPM Mash is played back once again on the radio. But what happens in the finale now all the lights have gone out? Why are TPM members attached to the derriere of TopsyTurvy15 ? Is it that time to release the official group photo for the Bloody Valentine Meet? Come back soon otherwise I'll be coming to get you...
    For our conclusion of the Bloody Valentine Meet (Part 5 you know ) Darkness falls across the land, The Midnight hour is close at hand, TPM go search for blood, To terrorize Amusement Park....
    And Liam_T has now been found

    Cornflakes soul is hard getting down

    Whilst Ryan stands and face the hounds of hell and rot's inside a corpse's shell

    Liam_T & Mer has found the foulest stench within the air

    StevenVig's funk of forty thousand years

    And these three ghouls from every tomb

    Are closing in TNJonny to seal your doom

    And though the maniacs fight to brave it alone, their bodies start to shiver

    As no mere mortal can resist Topsyturvy15's human centipede

    The evil that is The Official TPM Group Photo Thriller.....

    May I take this opportunity to Thank Vincent Price for providing the commentary for the conclusion Part 5 of 5 for the Bloody Valentine meet. Also a big Thank you to all those attended as at the end of the day you are what make the meets happen and also a huge thanks to THORPE PARK for giving us this amazing opportunity of the back stage tour of the Bloody Valentine maze. For me I must admit as the park is extremely busy on Fright Night days, it seemed quite hard to keep everyone together and happy on this meet due to the limited rides we could do together so If anyone has any suggestions of how it could be carried out for next Fright night will be much appreciated . But even so Fantastic meet and so glad that everyone has been having a great time over year and may it long continue!
  2. AJ
    Once upon a time a couple of months ago, TPM ventured to the outer whelms of the Northern Hemisphere to an alien species where people's speak a different accent in a land named Alton Towers. There was much excitement and amazement that these Maniacs were for the first time ever having an official overnight stay. So what adventures and situations will we see unfold in the upcoming 5 part adventure? It's 10th episode you know
    On Arrival TPM came across this huge mansion - where it was decided they will spend the night

    To celebrate Peaj gets the 'soft' drinks out for Mer & TopsyTurvy15 to get the weekend going

    Suddenly celebrations stopped when DaddysLittlePrincess, James & Co, Mer & TopsyTurvy15 are held hostage by a zombie

    This zombie put TPM all at gun point until they were all strapped into a Ripsaw

    Han30 & Myk brace their heads for cover as the terrifying water comes to soak all of TPM

    They somehow manage to escape and Mr. Fish, Han30 & James & Co. decide to ride into the Sky to look for safer turf

    Luke_A, Peaj, Styles & Hacksaw are extremely glad they can start to relax after that morning ordeal

    Suddenly the group came across a magic mushroom so they decided to ride it

    TopsyTurvy15, Styles, Peaj & Alpengeist then get high on the magic of the spinning mushroom

    As our group was so large - a big achievement for going to a land far far away - the 2nd half of the group had their turn

    Everything seems like at the moment it will all end on a 'happy ever after' note. But No that would be too simple. In the next chapter you will see that one member in particular needs to be marmalised but who? Who gets upset for eating in the cold? Is there another member trying to set up an evil plan and strip IanNem of his evil persuasive powers? Well if you come back tomorrow this fairy tale adventure will continue.
    You want a Part 2 I hear you say, well as a genie once told me - Your wish is my command ? We last left you with the maniacs getting high on Spinning Mushrooms. But after getting so high will the moods go over the moon or will they drop to the inner earths crust?
    EC! Welcomes you back and after the spinning mushroom he's just smouldering

    But then so would you if you knew your next adventure will be on THE SMILER. Fantastic photo Stretchy took I have to say

    J.S217 Looks like he needs to be Marmalized We can't have these advocates standing in the queue with that type of face

    Luke_A was very pleased with The Smiler - It is Gerstlauer after all Liam_T is also quite smug about it as well at his First TPM Meet

    After being marmalized. There was only one thing that could be done next - Eating some lovely greasy chicken

    Due to space Mr. Fish, EC!, Alpengeist (who is not afraid to show his displeasure being shoved outside), Stretchy & Han30 have a chit chat in the cold.

    Bloody Nora - Look who's showed up! Smidget, Iannem & Marc come and join the party

    Before we go any further into this fairytale - just one more look at this gorgeous tangled mess

    As the waterpark was on the horizon the group split into 2. J.S217 leads the way by going into the woods, he just better not go alone....

    As Myk seems to be plotting something by phoning ahead to his fellow demons in the Dark Forest to capture whoever goes there

    At this point the story must drive and brake hard on this cliffhanger of an ending. It's just unbearable to have to wait for Part 3 to see what Myk has plotted. But to add even more things into the mix. For those who stayed in Park, what did they have to go through to try and survive Myk's schemes? What is the leaning tower of Burger? Who will be stripping off for the pleasure of some of the readers on the board? Yes I hear you want to know now, but you'll just have to wait until next time....Now where did I put that Babybel!
    Your back already to see Part 3 of the 5 Part northern fairytale! You must be mad thinking I will just give you another dose of your trip fix. Lucky for you I'm in a good mood and will continue this story for you now.
    Plus Alpengeist is really happy to have you back here, it's brought him to tears Then again he may still be upset about being shoved outside

    Alpengeist soon cheers up though when he arrives at the warm Caribbean with TopsyTurvy15 & Styles

    Whilst the lads enjoy the Waterpark, Smidget who forgot her swim gear, looks longingly out the window, wishing to be swimming with those gorgeous hunks

    Meanwhile back at the Towers, Myk tries to hide himself whilst he captures the group in the woods. Hacksaw, Mr. Fish, Han30 & EC! are scared

    Back in the tropical Caribbean, Topsyturvy15, Styles, Liam_T, Peaj, DaddysLittlePrincess, James & Co & Alpengeist show their hunkiness to the world

    Enough of that already and get some clothes on I tell ya! However Styles & Alpengeist have a bit TOO much fun with the Blow Dryers

    Back in the Towers, the group decide to try and defeat Myk, however Stretchy turned on Han30 & Han30 turned on Mr. Fish allowing Myk to escape!

    Back at the Caribbean, everyone got their umbrellas out as it started to rain quite heavily , before making their way to dinner

    The Rain brought them to eat at the Titanic (Pub ) and I commend these Northern Creatures for creating the tastiest lovely towering Burgers

    Time to finish off this Part with a nice small group photo of minions enjoying food

    I will have to stop you there! If I continue there will be nothing else to put into the last 2 parts of this Northern journey. But I will reveal 3 clues of what to expect. What antics will happen at the hotel on the first official overnight stay? What will the Maniacs see when the lights go on? Who is trying to take on MattyMoo's title of holding the most bags? You'll just have to find out when Part 4 is released on a forum board near you
    So we last left you with a happy well fed group after a thrilling 1st day of going to that foreign country of Northern people However we still have a sleepover and ANOTHER day of antics to get through. My head is spinning with all this excitement. So what will have in this penultimate part 4 of 5!
    Darkadder312 is asleep and this muppet welcomes you back by having some mischievous fun

    Topsyturvy15 & Peaj fight to the death, for their right to the bed (Peaj eventually wins)

    However DaddysLittlePrincess & Mer are unsure of what to make of the events that were unfolding that night

    The next morning the maniacs woke up by dropping into Oblivion

    Peaj & Styles found it the best way to wake up in the morning

    After the Maniacs were alert, Hex took a scary turn and decided to also wake up allowing us to see the Towers with the lights on

    But then this could be just a figment of the imagination as Alpengeist couldn't resist another fix of that magical spinning mushroom.

    Even Mer needed her daily fix. Who needs marmalisation when you have a spinning magical mushroom

    Unfortunately Stretchy couldn't get his fix and was dumped with all the bags - Where's MattyMoo when you need him?

    All these mushrooms started affecting part of the group's eyesight who then needed glasses However they complained things popped out at them

    But their is still a chance that this fairytale could have a happy tired ending but you won't find out today. No you won't . You'll find that out at some point in time. You will also find out some answers to these questions. What happens when you send some Maniacs to battle? Who is Styles new friend? What is the Official Group Photo for this Fairytale? Toodle Pip Y'all....
    Now the time is near, the time has come, the final curtain ......well for this fairytale adventure it is anyway. Admit it, some of you were singing that first bit in your head before you moved on with this paragraph. In true traditional fairytale style towards the end their will be the action packed finale where it looks like our heroes may not live happily ever after. We have already had 1 day covered but all good things must come to an end as Part 5 concludes.
    Stretchy welcomes you back but is worried that the end is nigh due to the oncoming battle...

    The battle of the galleons where 6 Brave Maniacs go to war on the mighty pirate boats

    Just look at the rage and concentration coming from Styles, Alpengeist & Peaj

    TopsyTurvy15, DaddysLittlePrincess, James & Co, Alpengeist, Peaj & Styles eventually make a truce after getting soaked

    Before turning on Mer to ensure she got her own personal moisturiser

    As things started to settle, Nemesis struck and caused chaos to the surrounding area

    However Styles made a friend with one of the army commando's who protect the public from the Nemesis

    Who helped Mer, Styles, TopsyTurvy15 & Peaj to freedom and lived happily ever after. The others did not survive

    After all that excitement and fighting for survival, TopsyTurvy15 passed out with exhaustion on the way home

    Finally here it is, the one and only Official Group Photo :friends:for this trip

    Thank you for all those who attended and from what I can tell from people's responses since is one of the best meets that we have had this year. These meets would not be possible if it wasn't for all those who attend to make it as magical as it can get sometimes. The thing I loved about this trip was even though it was much further away than what we were used to the number who attended was still large which and this trip confirmed that longer distant trips will work in the future, so time for some experimentation in 2014. Now this is done it's time soon to head to the spooky happenings of the Fright Night Meet.
  3. AJ
    TPM Maniacs - Good Day finally at long last the first part of the official Stealth Ice Cream Photoshoot has arrived! It was a nice warm summers day with lots of faces to be included who partook in the day. But enough with the 'once upon a time' malarkey! You want pictures so here they are...
    It was 7AM in the morning and no these mad individuals haven't got the opening time wrong - They are models, for that Stealth photo shoot...

    So sing it with me - 'As there is No Business Like SNOW Business..... '

    Unless your James & Co who unfortunately has to work with the ever smelly Han30

    Meanwhile J.S217, ScaryCoasterBoy, Phill Pritchard, Mr. Fish & Peaj get ready to be called and make sure Han30 stays a safe distance

    Tommy starts strangling Dan9 out of impatience awaiting his photo to be taken, Ryan ignores it whilst Marc is strangely happy about what is happening

    It is time to launch and the Stealth obsessed Planenut, the Stealth Worker Styles & Non Stealth Worker Rocket are uber excited it's about to start!

    So it's time to see what TPM Starred in at the photo shoot (as it was first thing in the morning) You see us go up the top hat ....

    and come down the top hat....

    We then even got a blurry close up whilst our fellow models danced in the snowy flavoured ice cream foam

    After all those rides on the Stealth (24 for some ) for the photo shoot - It was too much to handle for Ellie & Chris who made an early exit

    So what can you we expect when we all return tomorrow for the 2nd part of the trip report starring the ever famous members of TPM? Well I'll ask you 3 questions right now. What does R1C4Y think he can get away with? Who feels the wrath of Mr. Fish's wandering hands? Will we witness the beginning of the 3 wet musketeers? That sounds really exciting huh! so toodle pip it's time for thorpe'o'clock....
    So we have got to Thorpe'O'Clock which only means one thing - Part 2 of the Official Trip Report at the Stealth Ice Cream Photo Shoot. So get yourself out into the sun, grab a drink and a slice of cake (That's what I'm doing ) and enjoy yourself as you get immersed into the next part of our story. So we last left off with 2 of our number dropping out as they were just too weak to handle us.
    However as tradition goes J.S217 will like to give you all a very big welcome back

    No really! Peaj & Mer want you to feel REALLY welcome as we want to see you at the next meet 'Friends' (In that Inbetweener voice)

    All this warm welcome even creeps Han30 out and that is saying something!

    Meanwhile J.S217, James & Co. & Ryan wonder where a weird horrific smell is coming from, whilst R1C4Y is wondering if he got away with it!

    Ryan then finds out what R1C4Y did and then starts giggling like a little schoolboy when they find out about wind humour.

    Then again it's also hard not to laugh when Marc is sticking out his tongue and Tommy looks possessed. You can just see the plea for help in Matt's eyes

    After the adventures of the Colossus queue. EC! & Ridewhisperer cheer Mr. Fish on in Loggers Leap to manhandle Han30 . Naughty Boyz!

    Josh_C, MattyMoo & Phill Pritchard were not so lucky though on Loggers Leap, getting the full pelt of a wave triggered by a full boat at the front.

    At the other end of the park THE SWARM was happily capturing victims for it's nest in this great shot

    Meanwhile those TPM Maniacs were playing happy families in the safe protection of the Rocky Express Queueline. Aww how sweet....

    So another part is over and that piece of cake went down nicely with that drink in the sun. However I'm sure you want a clue for tomorrow. Well I ask does that jolly optimistic Peaj actually get violent? Mr. Fish's wandering hands said hi to Han30 but does she feel the same way back or do her interests lie elsewhere? Is there a tranquil, quiet and relaxing place for those TPM Maniacs to have some food? I really want to tell you those answers now but......I won't so get back in your place and stay in line and wait patiently for that all important 3rd part.
    You have come back....have you got nothing else better to do? Well either way I'm glad as it means you get to experience the jolly good happenings (well actually in but of this part I'll take that back it gets quite terrifyingly bad ) of what happens in the 3rd instalment of the official trip report for that Ice cream photo shoot thing where we got to ride on Stealth a load of times. Did you know that? Anyway that's crack on with the show there is a lot to spill!
    Today's welcoming comes from our very own EC! who just wants to show off how sexy you can look whilst pretending to chat on the phone.

    Whilst in the saw queueline, Peaj gets out his sandwich for a snack but finds the mustard a bit too hot

    However Amber (One of the Stealth models) attempts to steal Peaj's sandwich and he retaliates No one steals Peaj's food!

    To ensure she doesn't attepmt to steal his sandwich again, he makes he of one of his beloved Saw traps in the nearby queue

    Han30 takes some photo evidence, ready to take to court whilst Mr. Fish looks on aimlessly thinking how he could of tortured Amber so much better

    Meanwhile outside the Saw queueline Ryan appears to be enjoying Dan9's company a bit TOO much! ...

    But mind he might just be excited whilst the Motley TPM Crew take over the force of the Samurai The benefits of large meets!

    With so much action and drama happening in this short space of time. There's only one thing for it...LUNCH Peaj, MattyMoo & Josh_C enjoy a kebab.

    J.S217, James & Co. and Mer take it one step further and run away to star in the film 'The Secret Garden. ' Mer gets ready for the film by painting her nails...

    On their way back, James & Co and Mer find a snowman in the middle of summer - What magic! So Han30 gets playful with her hands - Mr. Fish style...

    So we have now reached the end of this part of the journey, but down the next road what part of Thorpe Park history will we come across? What challenges are being faced around Depth Charge and what is MattyMoo still searching for? But we don't want to give you the answers to those yet..... No we want you to wait until tomorrow so that you will come back for some more chocolate cake....We don't have cake but I can offer you a virtual one. On that note time to sign off and the continued story will see you soon.
    A Whole week has passed since the last instalment. This is a criminal offence and the person who writes these reports should be shot for their crimes! However this week break now makes it seem like a TV episode where you have to wait a whole week to find out what happens next (Don't worry the finale is tomorrow ) So yes back to the Maniacs - we last saw them with Han30 getting friendly with a snowman in the sun...
    We come back to this story with James & Co stamping on top of poor Mer I am told it's because Mer painted her nails the wrong colour...

    All the maniacs then regroup after their lunch break and there is no better choice than Mr Monkey's Banana Boat Ride after dinner

    Conversations break out about how much the area has change. To make a point Peaj uses magic to transform himself and the surrounding area to 1994

    History buff Phill Pritchard approves the comparison.

    Naturally a big gathering requires a good group ride such as Storm Surge So Styles work mates decide to poor water over him.

    Peaj uses Storm Surge to show off his new fashion range to rival Han30's hats - However Tommy does not approve

    Time for more water action as Peaj has his water shoes on and Josh_C makes a good attempt at getting out of a depth charge boat

    With 4 slides to spare a rivalry breaks out and Peaj, Phill Pritchard, EC! & RideWhisperer all say they will get to the bottom first!

    Seriously RideWhisperer you may have won, but no need to look so smug about it!

    MattyMoo on the other hand does not care about winning and just wonders where he can get some more bags

    And there we have it the penultimate part is now complete and in less than 24 hours you will get to see the final part! But does Peaj get protective over more food? Who needs to get a room? What will the official group photo look like when taken by a professional photographer? There's not long to wait and you will not want to miss it! So whilst you wait go and have a nice long relaxing drink in timbucktoo.....
    Please sing along with me. 'Now, the time is near, and we must face, the final curtain.' . Yes you have guessed in this is the finale for the Stealth Ice Cream Photo Shoot is here and it also means due to the space in the meets there is no more to follow for a while! But back on track to the final part of our story with the maniacs.
    Iannem uses his powers of seduction to get Smidget closer before they get all nice and romantic .

    J.S217, Mer & Peaj are awestruck at what they see before them

    Before spinning off into a vortex of confusion wondering what Iannem & Smidget were doing with their mouths.

    It was sadly the end of the Thorpe Park day and everyone gives a loving hug to Josh_C as he won't be going to the meal.

    For tonight's meal we were going to have a Mr. Whippy ....until we found out the shockingly high prices!

    This makes Scarycoasterboy Sad

    So we head off to Frankie & Bennie's where Peaj once again gets really protective over his food and condiments

    However none of the food that was eaten that night could be beaten by Mr. Fish's pizza! hmmmmmm piiiizzzaaaaaa Yeah I see you drooling!

    The evening ends with every full and relaxed ready for the journey home. The Maniacs are all happy campers

    You've seen some picturess circulating since the event but please behold the official group photo for the trip. Just stunning

    This event was completely awesome if I don't say myself and I would rate it as one of the better one's of the year and for such a massive group that we had all day everyone was co-operative, relaxed and chilled and was an absolute pleasure to be with you all. Was a great end to a run of close succession of meets. So sorry on the massive delay on this whole blog compared to when the trip happened just had a massive writer's block So now we can now look forward to the next meet at Alton Towers: Maniacs Head North. Our first official overnight stay, it's success will determine how adventurous we will be with long distance trips next year. Let the magic happen, as without you there is no such thing as Meets! Ciao!
  4. AJ
    It has been a long time coming but the storyboard is complete, the drunken captures have been taken and Episode 8 of the Maniacs Adventures is about to hit your screen So brace yourselves for Part 1 of 5 of the Official Trip Report of the Ministry of Sound @ Thorpe Park - 90's Style! (As a personal note there has been some great trip reports from you guys on this event).
    Today Colossus is on 1 train operation, so for the under 18's it was a must do first ride .

    How many people can you spot from TPM in the last 2 photo's? You should be able to see 5 on the train It's like playing Where's Wally - TPM Style!

    Having no queue Rocky Express was the next point of call and TopsyTurvy15 & J.S217 get ready to chase that Indian

    Rocket & Peaj however are more interested in annoying them throughout the ride by Poking them until they scream

    Matt Creek feeling left out looks absolutely disgusted he has to ride Rocky Express when he thought he was here for the club night

    Due to the extreme heat even this early in the morning the group take shelter in the shade of the Rumba Queueline.

    Phill Pritchard, Rocket & Towers Nerd Matt get ready for an unusual soaking on Rumba Rapids

    The waters look very rough today, but both boats are full of smiles

    The meet organisers of the day Stretchy & Peaj give a bigs thumbs up to the extremely wet Rumba ride

    Detective Luke_A is back! If only he was old enough to be present in the mystery of Part 5 Other smily faces include Matt, Topytuvy15 & Pluk.

    And here we are the end of Part 1 already, sometimes they just finish really quick don't they? But don't worry in approximately 24 hours you will have Part 2 to enjoy your lunch time hour with But I will leave you with these thoughts. Why does Peaj make people Ill? What is the quickest way to cool off without queuing for a water ride? And are the Maniacs starting up a new shoe range? hmmm yes that's got you thinking!
    Hello all you wannabe munchkins and I congratulate you for coming back to Part 2 of 5 of TPM's Official Trip Report @ The Ministry of Sound - Thorpe Park Style For all those that questioned Stretchy looking soaked from Rumba Rapids and wondering if Tidal Wave followed beforehand, the water was ALL from Rumba, Tidal Wave happens later in the journey. So let's pick up a sandwich for your lunch time read and get stuck in....
    ScaryCoasterBoy, Saskerina, EC!, Luke_A, J.S217, Matt Creek & TopsyTurvy15 (Who has finally sorted out his greasy hair ) are enjoying the sun.

    These same people then prove they are brave enough to take on THE SWARM, bar a couple of cry babies as Phill Pritchard scared them off with his sun hat.

    Only being able to handle 1 non-wet ride at a time in this heat - To save queuing - Matt Creek, Matt @ TN, 'Plus 1' Chris & Peaj wait on a Tidal Wave

    To have a spin dry, Stretchy & Matt Creek take a on a Storm that started brewing in this teacup

    Just look at this action shot, Peaj is really concentrating on getting that teacup spinning Whilst J.S217 is having a Jolly Good Time...

    Until sitting all by himself in a cup with Coaster Crazy @ TN gets too much for J.S217 emotionally That Heat I tell you breaks people down!

    Storm in a Teacup comes to an end & Peaj is satisfied on his spinning abilities. However it's too much to handle for TopsyTurvy15, Rocket & Phill Pritchard.

    Starting to get ready for the Ministry of Sound, The Tower Nerds - Matt, Coaster Crazy & Stretchy say a temporary goodbye at Detonator

    This is Detonator for those who don't know what that is....

    With only 1 ride to go before the night activities These 5 prepare their new range of footwear for the ride. But who are they & what are they preparing for?

    Well you will see what they will be going on in Part 3 which is going to be released around lunch time (oh not again!) tomorrow. But what is R1C4Y protecting? How do you go about getting a free ORP? Who will start glowing in the dark once the clubbing begins? This next part is a nice transition from Day N Night, so please don't go away singing that club classic from 2007! This is a 90's event!
    So the sun has been out and the Ministry of Sound is edging closer forward. Your about to experience what the Ministry of Sound event is like before too much drink comes into play. I think you'll find you just bumped into Part 3 of 5 of the TPM Official Trip Report at the Thorpe Park Ministry of Sound Event. Apologies if this is something you were trying to avoid, but your here now so you might as well join in
    Before the evening section, due to the heat, Peaj enjoys cooling off by the Tidal Wave drips

    However the day time part of the event comes to a sudden close when EC! keeps getting prodded by this enormous dog.

    Moving swiftly forward, during the 'interval' TopsyTurvy15 & Peaj get UV'd up and enjoy braving THE SWARM over a pint

    To see how well they glow a trip to X - With it's lovely laser lights - gets them ready for the party spirit

    During the night when riding Colossus, we find that no staff man the photo's so here's a sneaky shot of a screaming R1C4Y & Peaj.

    11PM came too soon and the ride's start to shut down so off to the dome we go and wow have they transformed the place .

    Just look at Stretchy's, Phill Pritchard's, Mr. Fish's & Saskerina's amazement when they first entered the transformed Dome

    With people dancing and going off to the toilet, Circles start forming around drinks that need protecting as R1C4Y kindly demonstrates

    Making sure the drinks stay protected, Pluk for once has a genuine reason to start a fight over any trespassers that came our way.

    As the night progresses, drinks in hand - the TP Maniacs & Tower Nerds start to turn into possessed dancing demons.

    And so I bring part 3 to a close, just before the drunken antics and bad dancing are about to begin. But how good are Mr. Fish's dancing skills? Does UV Paint & Sweat make a good combination? What was the starting point for Matt Creek when, before it became too much for him in the morning? As this journey has now finished it's daytime run and has turned to night - It is only fitting that the next two parts to this report is released at night time - So prepare yourselves for the wait and at some point tomorrow evening you will see how us Maniacs like to P.A.R.T.Y!!!!
    Jolly Ho - You've arrived back here for Part 4 of 5 of the official Ministry of Sound at Thorpe Park Trip Report. So yes this part became rather delayed by a weekend whilst I braved the medieval world at Warwick Castle and tried out the Summer Nights over a pint - Please accept my apologies. However enough about life we want pictures that show people drunk that's what your really here for at the end of the day ain't ya....So moving swiftly forward!
    Coaster Crazy at Tower Nerds welcomes you to the clubbing at Thorpe Park - 90's Style!

    Rocket finally enjoys his first legal drink whilst Phill Pritchard really soaks in the atmosphere

    With two drinks in hand TopsyTurvy15 is really starting to rave it up whilst Matt from Tower Nerds looks on into the distance

    After spilling his drink Matt Creek gives Topsyturvy15 an evil look which in turn makes him glare at Saskerina so he can pass the blame.

    So nothing else is spilt - Matt Creek decides to have a good go at drinking his pint

    Getting into the spirit, Pluk, Peaj with his face melting away & Topsyturvy15 make the club glow!

    Mr. Fish really gets his moves on to start attracting the ladies over to him.

    Stretchy goes cross eyed whilst Mr. Fish proves a point that he can dance and hold beer.

    In retaliation Pluk shows Mr. Fish how you hold your drink whilst you dance the night away.

    As it has become custom in one part to include a panoramic photo, this just seems the perfect opportunity to show off how the dome is transformed

    So I leave you with this thought whilst you have all gone to grab yourself a drink as you can just feel the party spirit whilst trawling through this penultimate part. Who towards the end of night shows their true colours and transforms their demonic form into an alien? What antics happen after the partying is over? And how will the official group photo for this trip turn out? All will be revealed after an evening theatre trip tomorrow evening where we will conclude this journey into the partying sensations of the maniacs
    Good day to all you fine devilish Maniacs, and it appears you have stumbled across the last part 5 of 5 of the TPM/ TN meet to Thorpe Park's Ministry of Sound. A bit later than I would of liked due to dodgy internet connection within the early hours of the morning, but here you have it - Which I suppose is quite fitting as the end of this Part will be 'The Morning After......' So let's take a look at what happens.
    The Ministry of Sound is really starting to show off it's light displays with this rainbow of colours

    Matt Creek continues to drink into the night

    But soon finds all the drink consumption is too much for him to handle

    On this note we exit the ministry, leaving Stretchy who transforms into his true form when he thinks no one is looking.

    Arriving at the Travelodge TopsyTurvy15 takes it easy on the sofa after all the partying getting ready for bed

    However Pluk is still up and ready to party and opens up another drink.

    Plus with the noisy Mr. Fish, Peaj & Saskerina on the bed - The party continues even later into the night

    The next part is too rude to be shown on a family friendly website so all I can say is that it involved a Chocolate Orange.

    The morning after these last 5 survivors off TPM are back at Thorpe Park, but for once not to go and spend the day there

    To finish this off all so nicely Please brace yourself for the rather wet but fantastic OFFICIAL GROUP PHOTO of the trip.

    And there we have it - The Ministry of Sound event is over for TPM this year. I for one loved the event and would highly recommend it to people. I was originally thinking with it coming from a Theme Park it would be a bog standard job but I was proved wrong and would be a regular attender if it was a local club near me. The empty queue lines leading up to the event and being able to carry and drink your pint almost everywhere on park made the atmosphere seem so relaxed and enjoyable. My apologies for getting a bit stroppy for an hour or so just before the club, I was just having a tired childish tantrum after the long day at that point - No excuse but need to get it out there! Most of all the group of people we have coming to these events this year are fantastic. None of these would be possible without YOUR involvement so a big Thank You for everyone that makes these meets what they are. So I bid farewell until the next trip report the STEALTH ICE CREAM PHOTOSHOOT, coming to you sooner than you think!
  5. AJ
    It's been a long time coming, but then you have been getting a lot of trips recently However FINALLY the Trip report Part 1 of 5 for the Nemesis Inferno ERT event has come to hit a web page near you! On our 7th Adventure of the year - I wonder what new stories will come about and old stories that make a slight return......
    THORPE PARK know we hold events so they have so kindly made a sign for us for a meeting point

    To Start this event off J.S217 would like to say Hi

    We start off this story with some fun socialising in the Colossus queue line, Michelle laughs whilst Mer's neck curves

    When we see Slammer is actually open - Naturally we go to ride it - EC! has a wonderful tongue you know

    After Han30's ingenious invention at Legoland, she shows off her new range of colours she is bringing out.

    Sarah, Michelle & Peaj seem happy to take the first drop on Loggers Leap

    However Han30 is distraught her invention is starting to turn into a mini paraglider

    The group containing J.S217 & KingNemesis make a huge splash - Big enough to make a wave come overboard

    In the Saw queueline - Stretchy is deep in thought whilst EC! starts to enjoy the first bit of sun we have had this year.

    Marc, Mr.Fish & Han30 scream in pain going through a blade to escape the deep thinkers, whilst Peaj smiles ecstatically

    It's the end of Part 1 already! Damn, time does go quick after a good read huh But there's still so much more to tell you. So I'll tell you what - come back tomorrow for Part 2 and you'll wonder - Why is Mer disgruntled? Is there actually people terrified of the Flying Fish? And what is so special about chilli? Smell you laterz!
    After finishing 4 hours worth of exams at work today - I can finally start my lunch at 16:45 and write you Part 2 of 5 of this wonderful, amazing, scrumptious and delightful trip report for the Nemesis Inferno Birthday ERT Event. So what will unfold in the next chapter?
    Before we continue R1C4Y would like to say Hi

    Mr. Fish, Peaj, J.S217 (wondering why R1C4Y is so happy ), Mer & KingNemesis get ready to Rush...

    All the way to the Flying Fish (Like the way how I used a ride name to link the story ) to greet TobyNBZ & ScaryCoasterBoy

    However as soon as the ride starts ScaryCoasterBoy gets upset as he gets scared of the flying fish forces

    However he is not he only one when we also find out Mark9 & Pluk find the Flying Fish too much to handle

    As the ride comes to a stop however, IanNem, Mer & J.S217 get really upset that the ride is coming to an end

    You know what goes well with Fish? Chilli Sauce so Mark9 decides to eat a pot of it

    J.S217 jumps at the opportunity to eat some chilli sauce raw

    Mer - Like she was at the London trip - is not impressed!

    Before the group get ready to dance - a nice mini group photo appears by Stealth

    And there we have it, Part 2 of 5 is complete. But I hear you say 'The last photo says before they go dancing, are you confused with your trips? I thought the next trip was the ministry of sound?' And also Why are so many people becoming ill in part 3? And is Pluk starting another fight? You know what I'm gonna say? You guessed correctly - come back tomorrow to find out more. Now it's the end of the day time to go home for a nap
    Get the drums rolling Part 3 of 5 is ready to roll out onto your screens We finished off part 2 with the TPM explorers getting ready to Rave even though it's still a few days to go before the Ministry of Sound....
    But the refurbishment of X has opened up another clubbing spot, Michelle gets into the groove

    In every club you will always find a young couple smooching over each over Like Smidget & IanNem foor example...

    Likewise you will always find someone smelling of B.O. Poor ThrillseekerAlex is subjected to Han30's armpits

    Generally the smelly one's are always the one's who get drunk licking the walls on the way home.

    Phill Pritchard & DarkAdder312 are delighted the taxi has arrived whilst KingNemesis is looking after Han30.

    After arriving back at THORPE PARK from the club, Mad Hatter Han30 is feeling the after effects from her rave

    However Peaj, Pluk & Matt Creek still seem a bit dazed drinking all that Tetleys at the club

    Having all that drink once again gets Pluk fired up and once again tries to start another fight in THE SWARM queueline.

    However TP1214 & Darkadder312 did the sensible thing and flew away

    Before we headed for the Nemesis Inferno celebrations, another not so mini group photo took place awwww

    So wish I got into that last photo - I love it! However there are more important things in life. The next chapter in this story being one of them! But who steals the camera and takes cheeky shots whilst we are riding Inferno? Is there time for one last group ride before the ERT event starts? And why is their an emotional farewell that says goodbye to the majority of the group? You just have to come I tell you. YOU MUST COME BACK TOMORROW!!!!!!
    So you did come back! You follow instructions well . Your reward you get to enjoy Part 4 of 5 of the Official Nemesis Inferno Celebration Trip Report.
    We start off this part when we jump into the future when some of the hosts Nath & Megan steal my camera to say Hi

    Coming back to the present, Han30 channels the spirit of Sidders and refuses to budge until the ERT starts.

    So the rest of us went off to Rumba Rapids where ThrillSeekerAlex practices his modelling skills J.S217 is just there!

    This half of the group seem to be calm & content with their Rumba experience

    However Peaj is over excited knowing that the Nemesis Inferno Celebrations is about to begin

    And so it begins - First Front Row consists of the excited ScaryCoasterBoy, ThrillSeekerAlex, DarkAdder312 & TobyNBZ

    Thorpe Park Mania have filled up a whole train you know!

    Getting some back row action you will find Michelle, Sarah, TP1214 & ThrillNation. With my old mate Nath jumping into view

    Whilst riding our hosts played with my camera & took a sneaky shot of Dan & Francis who were great operators that night

    After the ERT finished, the majority of the group walked away crying After being told they couldn't go up the lift hill.

    So the penultimate part of this adventure concludes. But the last picture says the majority of the group - So who stayed Behind? Why should you never let enthusiasts left to their own devices by themselves in the Nemesis Inferno Station? Why has Mr. Fish turned into an Alien? All of these answers that you need to know for you to be able to move on comfortably with your life will be given to you at the latest on Monday. MONDAY! you say 'but a part is revealed every day.' Well my fellow chums - I'm off to a drinking marathon over the weekend and all the files for this report are saved at work. But you know what If your nice you MIGHT get it a bit earlier than I promised. But for your troubles of waiting I will reveal the OFFICIAL GROUP PHOTO at the end of the next chapter
    Welcome back to the final part - 5 of 5 of the official Nemesis Inferno Birthday Celebrations Report. Congratulations you survived the weekend hanging on the verge of existence wondering what will happen. You can now take a breather as your about to see the conclusion.
    The Secret Six - Peaj, Darkadder312, Matthew, J.S217, Han30 & Michelle got to stay in the station for the Lift Hill walk

    With no one around, Han30, Michelle & J.S217 touch Nemesis Inferno in a way that no one should....

    Michelle & Peaj then pose outside the railings - Just because they could

    After the behind the scenes tour, some lucky TPM Adventurers got to also go up the lift hill. Lucky #@$!% getting everything

    Whilst waiting to leave the park a game of Drink Capsule Jenga erupted to loads of interest

    However R1C4Y was more interested in playing ping pong and losing the balls on top of the games machines

    There is also a new claw machine game in the dome where you can win Mer as a prize

    After the adventures, classic panoramic view of a meal at Frankie & Bennies & Mr. Fish starts morphing into an actual fish

    J.S217 struggles to keep his drink down, with the shock of what is happening in front of him

    Finally we are at the end of the adventure so that only means one thing. THE OFFICIAL GROUP PHOTO!!!!!

    I would like to finish this off with a huge thumbs up for everyone sticking together. It was an extremely big group that stayed together for the entire day, so that's no mean feat! The crowds have been as good as always and a few people even mentioned on this trip (One's who can remember the meets of the old days) that the overall people on the meets have matured and everyone seems relaxed and is turning into one big happy family. To get it to that point we can only Thank You! As without you, things like this would not be happening. Once again, also a HUGE thanks to THORPE PARK for putting this together for us and in helping make these meets so special! So with all these last few meets being so close together, I now have the Ministry of Sound report to put together. I can already see your trembling with excitement.
  6. AJ
    After a major delay to this wonderful world of the Legoland adventurers trip to Windsor from work/social/ and more meet reasons. Part 1 of 5 of the Official Legoland report is finally here Thank you all for your patience.
    So before the day begins for us to enter the world of Legoland we needed to visit Princess Cornflakes in his pink Tower

    After he approved us Darkadder312 needed a trip to the crazy Legoland Hotel Toilets

    But before the adventure could properly begin we were stopped at a Line by the orient express

    Just so we could sit in awe whilst Digger Dug taught us how to operate a digger

    Princess Cornflakes did not like Fisherman JamesC catching fish

    Whilst the Legoland adventurers were enjoying the new sights of the updated Fairytale Brook (Marc looks Ecstatic!)

    And as a result sent Han30 behind the wall of shame for being a smoker

    And took the hat of JamesC and made Phill Pritchard look even more suave

    The game of Lego Bingo began which made Rocket scratch his head out of confusion, Han30 think what the hell she is and JamesC sad he lost his hat

    During this dilema Princess Cornflakes take JamesC up to his 'special' tower

    So there you go Part 1 of 5 is finally published. But will Princess Maxy keep his crown? What fate is in place for JamesC? and what is Han30's special invention. There is only one way to find out and that is tomorrow night. Right here at TPM. Just please don't faint out of the sheer excitement
    Welcome back you TPM Explorers and I see you have joined us again for Part 2 of 5 of the Official Legoland Trip Report - Well done! Now you lucky souls, you will get to find out the answers to the questions that were asked at the end of Act 1...
    Whilst sitting down for lunch, Princess Cornflakes was found destroying a Legoland Map

    He was then shunted from his throne for his disgraceful behaviour with his faithful sidekick JamesC to live in an underground hole

    Forced to eat alongside the 'common' folk they welcomed them in by eating some Lego Brick Chips

    JamesC however does not understand that you eat your lunch - not get eaten for lunch

    Over lunch Han30 is still trying hard to crack the puzzle of Lego Bingo and slyly looks over Mr. Fish's shoulder for some answers

    Whilst Han30's mind was trying to solve puzzles - she invented a new hat to solve the puzzle of staying dry on the upcoming Legoland rides

    Phill Pritchard & Cornflakes spray water around them whilst whizzing around on Squid Surfer

    After the first wet ride was out the way Darkadder312 and Cornflakes could not resist all the Lego around them and so start to build a tower

    Before Phill Pritchard, Cornflakes (Again - what a photo hogger ) and rocket get ready to take the plunge on Pirate Falls

    This chapter ends with Mr. Fish looking adoringly into the water below with Hogger Cornflakes and a very dazed Matt Creek...

    So there it is Act 2 of the Legoland adventure is complete and you have so far somehow survived But did all our TPM Adventurers survive the dragon? Who wins Lego Bingo? And what started the war between Peaj & Phill Pritchard for the remainder of this journey?
    If you think you can handle it - come back again tomorrow evening to find out the answers to these mysteries
    And so we continue, Welcome to back to part 3 of 5 of the Legoland Adventures - you lucky devil . At the midway point we will see some winners, some losers and even more lego!
    After all the adventures in the water, Cornflakes steals Han30's invention whilst Phill Pritchard leads the party and gets lost in the maze

    However Phill Pritchard, a big fan of the Star Wars Franchise smells out it's own miniland so we can show off his other 'fanboy side'

    This is that Green Goblin Thing Phill Pritchard - Just remember that

    With Peaj's taunting - war breaks and fires start, so team Phill Pritchard get ready to extinguish some fire alongside Rocket, Han30 & Mr. Fish

    Enemies with Team Phill Pritchard, Team Peaj (alongside Matt Creek and the clones that are Jamflakes) get ready to defeat those losers

    Phill Pritchard, looks on calmly - plotting the best direction to take

    And wins the battle against Team Peaj - so naturally a celebratory jump is bound to happen

    On top of that part of team Phill Pritchard - Han30 - also then goes onto win Lego Bingo and takes home a royal Lego keyring

    Han30 with her victory then leads some of the Legoland Adventurers to slay a dragon that had come onto the scene

    However Jamflakes, Rocket & Phill Pritchard run away scared and decide that the baby dragon is all they can handle.

    So there we have it - war has come to Legoland but what will Peaj do to get his revenge for his defeat? Has new new relationship on TPM formed? And who exactly is Pedro? If you want to know what happens then there is only one thing for it. You guessed it - come back again this time tomorrow to find our the next chapter in our plot
    So the time has come for Part 4 of 5 on our Legoland adventure, we left the last chapter with some of our TPM explorers running away and things just seemed to be a bit hectic, so what will happen next I wonder?
    To keep calm after all the drama Han30 decides to grope Mr. Fish

    Afterwards it was a nice opportunity for a mini group photo

    Jealous that they didn't get to play with Lego earlier with the others - Phill Pritchard & Rocket find the opportunity and then concentrate

    After a long day walking around - Captain Phill Pritchard & Rocket decide to take a relaxing boat ride around the river

    But hang on a moment - Captain Peaj has saved JamesC from that shark in the water and is close on Phill Pritchards heels

    Peaj takes control of the boat and goes straight for Captain Phill Pritchard & Rockets boat

    Meanwhile after being groped by Han30, Mr. Fish has taken Han30 on a date to show off his driving skills - Han30 is not impressed

    It has got to the end of the day and the TPM explorers are forced to leave the park - However Peaj resists!

    Han30 however after dumping Mr. Fish for his bad driving has already found a new partner - Pedro - who completely fulfils her needs

    To finish off Part 4 - Let's play a game - Spot the streaker

    So the operating hours at Legoland have finished their run - But I hear you say "We are only on Part 4, that doesn't make sense. " In the final chapter will our TPM explorers get out of Legoland....Alive....? Who is a hidden Chef? And where will the Official Group Photo of this trip take place? Please come back again tomorrow to put an end to this saga.
    Son the final leg has come to us - But what is going to happen in the last chapter now Legoland is about to close . Let's continue with this story to find out what happens...
    After leaving Legoland we continued our trip to Central London - (It's Christmas already )

    However London seems to be currently under a terrorist attack

    To escape the group took a one way teleport system back to Legoland, to start making their way home but were faced with a problem

    Maybe delays equalled MAJOR delays and this photo does not give it any justice to what we faced

    To admire the view and to take it all in Mr. Fish feeling hurt by Han30's rejection turns Han30 into a leaning post

    Phill Pritchard starts to fall asleep at the wheel due to cars literally moving a few inches every few minutes

    So the group decide to quit waiting and go back into the park when Han30 decides to cook for everyone

    The warmth inside - The pizza, The cider everyone starts to relax and enjoys another after meet meal - But this time on park!

    With Peaj's new found weight loss he struggles to eat the poisoned food Han30 fed him and looks like he is about to collapse.

    After all this it is time for the one and only Official Legoland 2013 Group Photo - Awww!!!

    So there we have it - half way through the trip reports for this year. And due to the close proximity of the current meets you get another one starting on Monday . I'd like to thank everyone that came to Legoland - I was actually amazed at the turnout for it, in the past Legoland only used to grab a handful of people and mid way through the day people bugger off to Thorpe Park, but this time everyone stayed together AND stayed at Legoland. The meets have been a great laugh so far this year and It's a pleasure to get them all together for ya's. You'll find all the other photo's on my facebook that has just been uploaded.
  7. AJ
    Right I've finished my project at work so FINALLY I can give you PART 1 of 5 of the trip report. Kudos To Phill to keep it going whilst I have been busy!
    There was too much choice regarding photos this time around to narrow it down to 50, which made it very difficult to choose the best one's for the TPM Adventurers story! So I hope we got a few of the best. Sorry for those I may not have included but I have tried my best.
    So let us begin - what will we find out in the first part of the open meet
    After Peaj losing his wallet from the last trip - Sidders continues this TPM lost wallet curse - but thankfully for both their belongings were at Guest Services!

    Whilst Peaders were panicking Mark9 is impressed that Slammer is working despite the cold

    So Impressed in fact, that Tommy runs around in celebration

    Unfortunately Sidders they'll be no Nemesis Inferno today EC! gets worried for his safety whilst Ryan feels smug about riding Slammer!

    To make up for this disappointment - we decide to #BraveItTunnelless

    And then Ryan ride's Rocky Express whilst it's snowing

    It was time for Rumba and this motley crew spent ages posing for a photo, when they saw my camera Talk about desperate!

    We then found out how Thorpe Park get Stealth to work in the freezing cold.....They loosen it up with....WD40

    It's time for some Fishy Fun with C1hrisin and Jody

    Everyone then gathers round at THE SWARM to start SPOONING - You dirty minded individuals, it's a game we played - but you can't drop your spoon!

    And there we have it Part 1 is before you to enjoy and thank you all for your patience - it's been hectic this week! But what will happen in the future episodes of this Thorpe Park open meet 2013? Who knows, but I do know that some of those spoons will make it to the end, Dan9 comes to join after his awful nightmare and Ryan starts a new career. Read more tomorrow at some time near you
    Welcome to Part 2 of 5 (Another Part 2 - who have we managed to confuse ) Today is a Saturday in fact in between the Easter extravaganzas so what situations will we find our TPM adventurers in today?
    A divide in the group has been created - Sidders moans and points his spoon at the group going to the front as it ain't Inferno

    However us Backster's know we have made the right choice clutching onto our spoons

    And we were right as we waltzed past the people queuing for the front - they were extremely annoyed

    Turtle & Tommy #BraveItBackwards and as we went past the fronties Tommy starts getting intimidating

    Here's a general picture of THE SWARM - Can anyone see the two TPM Adventurers who have been captured?

    These TPM Adventurers may have got captured by THE SWARM - but they have still managed to keep hold of their spoons! The look so proud

    On the way back to the main park - Two mischief makers (Tommy & Turtle) do some mad thing to Peaj - I still have no idea what they were playing at

    Phill Pritchard, Mark9, Peaj & ScaryCoasterBoy have a race down Depth Charge (Glorious Fun ) in a rush to see...

    Dan9 who is surprisingly cheerful after a nightmare journey

    This then gets Ryan practising his run for his upcoming audition for the return of Baywatch.

    But who is Ryan running to save? Who else joins the adventure when these lovely TPMers stuff their face and why does Dan9 become so scared? Your more than welcome to find out tomorrow when some more spooning takes place and you'll see a panasomic photo
    Toodle Pip!
    So here we are. A week on from the trip we are now exactly half way through the trip report at Part 3 of 5. (geez that's a bit delayed ain't it ) So what mishaps will we see our TPM Adventurers get up to today? That's bring you back to last time when Ryan was practising his Bay Watch run to go and save someone - but where?
    Ryan has run to a Tidal Wave as a couple of idiots have put themselves on their in minus degrees

    The pain in Sidders & Peaj's face Serves them right!

    Meanwhile Dan9 gets ready to face his fears on Detonator whilst Mark9 & Turtle sort themselves out

    We make our way to Bar 360 to find Smidget, Iannem & Marc standing around - I wonder if Iannem has an evil plan today I wonder

    After a long wait, Mark9 & Dan9 are ecstatic to see their food arrive

    And Ryan then decides to pray to a tomato - hoping he has passed his audition

    Peaj on the other hand, does no praying and just scoffs the tomato down with his burger and spoon still in hand

    After lunch, Peaj, TopsyTurvy15, EC!, Maximillion & Sidders decide to spoon on Quantum to ensure their food settles down perfectly

    For some more Stomach food settling fun - we all then have a nice ride on Mr Monkey's Banana Boat Ride Mark9 looks unsure about this....

    Everyone has loads of fun - so there's only one thing for it - PANORAMIC SHOT - Love this pic

    So you have survived Part 3 of 5 of the Peajinators trip report. But what will you find in store in the penultimate episode. Well one thing I can tell you is that Iannem is successful in carrying out another one of his evil plans. Maximillion becomes a hugging virus and there is lots of drama happening down the rapids in the village of rumba So please join me next time at don't know'o'clock tomorrow - where you will see the penultimate episode
    So here we are - back again (quite late on a Sunday evening) for the penultimate episode of the TPM Thorpe Park Open Meet - That is part 4 of 5 you know
    So we last left you with a lovely PANORAMIC PHOTO (always goes to caps - I have no idea why?) of us on the monkey boat - however it's getting really cold now so I think it's time to take advantage of those free hot drinks they give you after 3pm
    Dan9 gets very excited for his Hot Chocolate

    IanNem then thinks of an evil cunning plan whilst preparing his Hot Chocolate

    And makes Ryan have an accident

    So Back to Rumba where we find Phill Pritchard calm and composed and the group behind us getting right into the rapids.

    However the Rapids become to much for Sidders and Maximillion (Now Cornflakes ).

    So JackStevens217 laughs as Sidders squirm after he is hit

    However for ScaryCoasterBoy he just loves getting splashed nothing can scare him....

    Until the hugging virus of Cornflakes (Maximillion) - He just takes hold and you can't get away

    JackStevens217 defends for his life - hoping he doesn't follow the sad loss of ScaryCoasterBoy to that contagious virus

    After the hugging virus (TopsyTurvy15s spoon is still safe - phew) has past it was time for a Detty Marathon - And here are the survivors Ec! Just about

    So there we have it the penultimate episode and there is still one more to go - you lucky peeps But how much more Spinning can we take? Do we come across the mad hatter from wonderland? Who will win the Spooning competition? Find out tomorrow lunch time (I hope) where you will find the final part of the trip report along with the OFFICIAL GROUP PHOTO!!! Everybody Cheer WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (O.K. I've just run out of breath)
    So here it is the final part 5 of 5 is here below ready to be seen. We have finally got there over a week on. So after the Detty Marathon what will be finally revealed in the last leg of our journey...
    To celebrate the detty achievement and now the hugging virus has infected us all - It was time for a spinning version of THE HUG

    To keep ourselves spinning we clumsily walked over to the storm in the teacup, where Top Trumps were played

    Which was watched over by a different perspective by the Mad Hatter herself Han30 (who don't like spinning - Mad I tell you )

    To continue more spinning we stumbled our way to Zodiac - just so we can lock JackStevens217 up

    However after all this the cold took as over and turned us to Beetroot

    So it was sadly time to go inside. OOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGG everyone has been taken over by some unseen force

    TopsyTurvy15 still has his spoon you know In fact I believe he is the last one standing!

    TopsyTurvy15 therefore wins the Easter Egg - Give us a jump for joy TopsyTurvy15

    MattyMoo is very pleased for the champion of spooning 2013

    And to sum our adventure up - Here is the OFFICIAL GROUP PHOTO for the Open Meet at Thorpe 2013 . Everyone go Awwwwww....

    Thanks everyone for a fantastic day - And it was great for such a large group (especially of recent times) to stick together. I really liked meeting the new faces as it was good to see some different dynamics and It was also great to catch up with some of you regulars. It really makes me happy to be part of it all .
    So Next trip is Chessington and I hope to see a lot of you there again as it'll be a great fun day out, plus we can try out the new Zufari: Ride Into Africa. It'll also be good to see some new faces also and if you just have a hint at wanting to go - I highly recommend them as your guarenteed to not be disapointed with the great bunch of people we have at the moment.
  8. AJ
    Righty Ho - It's finally time for me to get on with Part 1 of 5 of the Swarm ERT Photo Event Report. Sorry on the delay - will post one everyday until Saturday which will conclude with the official group photo for this meet
    So on our 3rd adventure of the year - what situations will we find our TPM members in this time?
    On arrival to the park Sidders became so overjoyed he bounced around like a kid

    The morning crew of Sidders, Husky, MattoMoo, Mer, Han30 & Mr. Fish say hello before their first ride of the day

    However Exciteable Sidders cannot wait any longer so rushes to the test seat hoping for it to calm him down

    When the rest of the morning crew are seen in the distance coming to join us everyone jumps for joy

    Did I mention this is Han30's first time at Thorpe Park in 11 years . The nerves kick in so Husky drags Han30 into the volcanoe...

    Finally Sidders along with Peaj get to the front seat of Inferno - Sidders can finally calm down now

    However disaster struck and the volcano erupted....Hailstones..... Which of course stops when the ride finished! Dara & Peaj come off in pain & very soggy

    Han30 got on! Her first ever major coaster. Han is joined by Husky & Mr Fish with some random dude who thought he'd try and hog the spot light

    By the time we got to Colossus - Han30 was an expert to all this coaster riding and just started chilling like a hippie whilst riding Peaj is there too!

    Sadly for the childly Sidders - He throws a tantrum as he is no longer on his inferno Pluk is like WTF as MattyMoo looks at a handbag in the queueline!

    And there we leave it - Sidders in a strop. Will he come out of his strop? Will MattyMoo obtain a handbag fetish? And will Pluk cause a fight? All will be seen in the future episodes of the SWARM ERT PHOTOSHOOT EVENT!
    Welcome to Part 2 of 5 of the Swarm ERT Event (You lucky people ) Last night we left you with Sidders throwing a tantrum.
    MattoMoo went bag hunting, therefore got on Detty after the rest . Everybody sing it now - 'All by myseellf, Don't wanna be...'

    Whilst waiting Han30 & Mer had a pouting contest by Tidal Wave

    The contest/ games continued as we ventured to Saw: The Ride where Peaj picked up the ladies

    Meanwhile, Rumba was playing a more evil game than Saw ever could and kept picking on Tommy to soak him

    Sidders is not impressed with Tommy screaming and MattyMoo protects his bag at all costs

    Captain Pluk leads the boat behind, with Mer, Husky & Mr Fish. As you can see Mr Fish does good sailor boy faces

    After our soaking it was time for some great food in Bar 360 and we welcome Dodge to the party

    After Lunch it was time for Depth Charge. The child in Sidders came back out but Pluk shows him how to do it and wins

    What's happened to Mer's Face! I always thought she wasn't human...

    Watch out Ladies - Mr Fish is in town and he knows how to use that eyebrow

    So there we have it - racing down Depth Charge on our way to meet up with the afternoon people. The morning crew is about to expand, but who will they come across? I hear some mischief makers are making their way onto the scene - some Guildford antics make a return and MattyMoo comes face to face with his dreams There is only one way to find out the happenings of these TPM legends and that is to tune in somepoint tomorrow. What time I hear you ask? Well your gonna just have to keep checking
    Welcome to the middle of our story - Part 3 of 5 In fact! We left you with the flirty Mr. Fish before we went to join some more people into our fold
    And Mr Fish Flirting works as Phill Pritchard, Michelle & StevenVig are attracted to his flirtatious powers ready to have a midday group photo.

    Oh no! Peaj is replicating what he did in Guildford and starts dancing again with Mer as long as he doesn't do the point it'll be ok....

    Ah Geez - Peaj has done the 'point.' - The world is doomed Mer seems joyous though...

    After a long time apart - there is a HUGE EMOTIONAL BIG REUNION between Tommy & Ellie - It's so sweet StevenVig is like Well Jel....

    Afterwards it's off to #BraveItTunnelless, Michelle & Peaj are excited & Sidders is stilling throwing a strop he is not on Nemesis Inferno anymore

    In the boat behind - which looks a bit of a squeeze is Phill Pritchard, MattyMoo (Wearing his bag proudly ), Dodge & Captain Pluk.

    Whilst Everyone was on Loggers StevenVig, Tommy & Ellie squirt everyone in the boats No wonder they look sheepish - And yes Ellie you hide in shame!

    After those antics it is time to head to the Swarm photoshoot - Han30 gives us an evil glare as we drag her towards it

    Peaj holding onto a whistle all day, waiting for the perfect time to use it - Grabs his chance and blows away let people know we're here

    MattyMoo also grabs his chance by helping Peaj get everybody's bags together ready to ride the Swarm. He has finally obtained his dream

    So there we have it - the happenings of the trip before the Swarm Photoshoot where a lot of people's mini stories for this chapter come to an end. However loads of new faces come to the picture. Captain Pluk becomes theatened when someone tries to take away his captainhood & loads of people may soon end up in the gutters as they struggle to stand after being kidnapped by THE SWARM and being drenched like a drowned rat. To know what the hell I am on about you will have to tune in approximately same time tomorrow to see the events leading up to the photoshoot!
    Right, it's time to make way for Part 4 of 5 of the trip report - The penultimate episode - The episode where you will see a lot of standing around waiting for the rides to take shape....
    I thought I'd start off with a Panoramic view of some people around the Swarm area awaiting the whole group to arrive from KFC

    We are soon joined by Jackstevens217, Jody, C1hrisn whilst TobyNBZ wonders what the hell he is doing there

    So the general public leave the area, without wondering why we were staying put - A very social moment in the shop occurred - It's never been so busy

    We are then finally summoned to the station where we get prepared to #BraveItCold

    Michelle can't bare to be on the opposite end of station, with no chance to escape from Childish Sidders throwing another tantrum as we ain't on Inferno

    Captain Pluk becomes theatened with a new rival trying to take his place on Row 7 and starts a fight - His deputy browneggsandham steps into help

    Mark9 retaliates and wins the fight - helping the damsel in distress of Husky to the back row of 7 and thereafter becomes Captain Mark9

    During this drama Michelle takes comfort by making love to an alien known as THE SWARM

    The cold and the rain have taken hold of everyone and C1hrisin, Jackstevens217 & Jody become drowned rats

    But no rain or cold can stop Dodge & IanNem as they Reach For The Stars, enjoying the wonderful cheesy music that has been playing in the station

    And there we have it the penultimate episode - Next to come on the finale of the TPM Explorers, Action Shots of THE SWARM experience. Captain Mark9 gets lost and the aftermath of the Official Group Photo of the meet that everybody has been waiting for!
    You don't want to miss it - so tune in tomorrow at time'o'clock to catch this breath taking conclusion
    Welcome to the final part 5 of 5 of the Swarm Photo Shoot ERT Event. We left you last time with Dodge & IanNem reaching to the stars/ Praying to the Lord for the Swarm Event to start....
    Mr Fish & Smidget having the privilege of front row show off their acting talents on THE SWARM

    Captain Mark9 gets Smidget & Marc lost by taking them on the wrong ride - You know we ain't meant to be on Stealth right now right?

    Phew at least Marc has found THE SWARM again, however is about to puke all over Gary

    After our 9 rounds of THE SWARM here is a picture of a few people putting on a brave face with the cold - Browneggsandham though is a pro at this

    Whilst everyone just cannot wait to get back into their car - Dodge is still reaching out for the Lord

    Everyone was able to get all their bags back off MattyMoo before we all said our goodbyes

    So after seeing us all cold and wet it's about time to show you the 3 pictures that TPM star in within the press release - Picture 1 a billboard

    Picture 2....A Helicopter

    Picture 3...A billboard (hang on a bit of de ja vu me thinks )

    And time for the photo I know that LOADS of people have been waiting for as many people have kept asking for it - The Official TPM Group Photo

    Thank you for everyone for such a fantastic day - Everyone stayed together during the day (Which is a first in a long time at Thorpe Park I believe) and their were many laughs to be had. Sorry I disappeared for a couple of hours during the afternoon when I know a lot of you turned up but I has lost wallet issues and needed to sort out how I was going to be able to live at the weekend going straight up To Alton Towers after the event and getting into the park etc but good news came to me on the Monday when the wallet was handed in (which I will collect tomorrow )
    So yes thanks for waiting that extra day as well for me to get the report up and anyone else feel free to post your reports of the day and any pictures to this topic - All photos and one's that have not been included within the trip report you will find on my facebook page latest Monday morning. So I look forward to seeing everyone on the next meet next month, what really that soon TOMORROW!!! In the blistering cold
  9. AJ
    The time has come Part 1 of 5 of the Photo Story Trip report is about to be released. What will become of the TPMers this time round and who will win the bowling? All will be revealed over the next 5 days...
    After our initial introductions, it was most appropiate to get some of us in a cheesy mosaic 'hello' photo...

    So now that's done it's time to get ready to go onto the ice - From left to right: Dan9, Husky, Tommy, Iannem & Smidget

    Very Cautious first steps out onto the ice - Quite a few newbies to the ice...

    Peaj is very cautious - you can see him so hard trying to balance

    Han30 is being cautious too, after all the worry of falling on the ice is quite high

    Oh No Han30 cannot stop, so there is a horrifying crash, and Boris tries to save her but there is glass in the way

    Tommy however has got the hang of it! Look at him in the centre of the ice

    Sheepie starts turning evil and wants to see more crashes so decides to scare as many people as possible by hiding

    Husky becomes his first victim and gives a gigantic scream

    Husky gets very angry and Iannem comes to save the day and calm her down from the shock surprise

    Iannem may seem nice at the moment but some say he has joined forces with Sheepie in an evil plan - Find out tomorrow in Part 2 to find out what he has done....
    Welcome to Part 2 of 5 of the Guildford TPM Storyline. We last left you with a hint that Iannem has something up his sleeve...
    Well Iannem tries to take his first victim by helping husky across the ice - (Iannem is a pro you see )

    However Husky could easily resist his Ice powers and safely made it to a mini group photo on the ice

    Peaj see's the evil within Iannem and tries to skate away as fast as he can, only problem is he cannot balance at all...

    Tommy feels sorrow & worry for Peaj, but he better watch out as we find Dan9 who appears to of been #getcorrected

    Iannem has found a willing victim and Smidget seem like she has been taken over by his alluring trance

    What is Iannem doing to Smidget, somebody please help her

    Sadly Smidget falls prey to Iannem and keels over and #getcorrected - Iannem is joyous knowing he now has another servant

    Mer is horrified as she realises Iannem is actually an employee of the Ministry of Joy

    Meanwhile, whilst Husky, Sidders & Boris get used to the news of what's happened. Han30 hopes they don't realise she let one loose

    Sheepie is drawn to the smell and gives Han30 a big bear hug, who worries what a freak he has become being drawn to smells

    Join us tomorrow when we leave the ice and make our way to some glourious food and one member finds it difficult to cope with what has happened...
    Welcome to Part 3 of 5 of the Guildford Trip Report. Yesterday we saw the last bit of Ice but where do the TPM adventurers end up next?
    After finding out Iannem works for the ministry of joy. Jaymie ends up turning to drink...

    Meanwhile Husky enjoys a soft drink whilst Mer finds her pizza way too hot

    Whilst Mer is still trying to eat the hot pizza, Sheepie is loving it - Jaymie however needs to sort out his drinking problem

    Some of the others went to Wimpy and hey look! now they've joined us back

    Oh yeah did I forget to mention (as I did on the day ) that Mer is celebrating hee birthday - 23 you know...

    Iannem has done some of his nasty work again and it looks like Peaj has become a victim #getcorrected

    Before the bowling started - it was an appropiate moment for another group Photo

    The bowling has begun and Tommy is ready to get his swing into action

    Dan9 is the first to gain a strike and is like 'what you looking at, I do this all the time.' It also means Iannem's hold on him is over

    Soon after Peaj also gains a strike, so Dan9 and Peaj set up the exclusive 'STRIKE CLUB'

    So the bowling has begun, who will join Dan9 & Peaj in the exclusive 'STRIKE CLUB' and will anybody be too good for that exclusive club and set up on their own. There's only one way to find out and that's back here on this topic at some point tomorrow...
    Welcome to Part 4 of 5 of the Guildford Adventure. In the last episode we saw Dan9 and Peaj set up and exclusive 'STRIKE CLUB' will anybody else join?
    OMG Is that Marc, the owner of TPM, the guy that got skinned in the last trip report for not showing up. Well better late than never I suppose

    Sidders is getting himself syked up to become an exclusive STRIKE member - will he do it?

    On the other lanes everybody else is just chilling - it's not the end of the world if you don't get in after all (so they say.... ) Husky stop hogging the photo!

    Han30 gets ready for action. Just look at that girl go - she has a right swing on her

    Meanwhile Sidders scores a strike! Peaj and Dan9 are shocked and disapointed that we won't be the only exclusives after all that time

    Sheepie not wanting to feel left out tries his best to get in the exclusive 'STRIKE CLUB'

    And Sheepie STRIKES and joins the club. He is so shocked and overwhelmed by it all - It just bring a tear to my eye - Well done Sheepie!

    Boris all of a sudden gets two strikes in just a few frames. All of us want her bowling power so tried to draw it from her Sidders however has a cunning plan...

    Oh no! ANOTHER MERLIN BREAKDOWN!!! Seriously some needs to sort this stuff out

    Sidders succeeds with his cunning plan and starts the 'Legendary Turkey Club' of which he is the only member. Anyone else notice his poses are all the same

    And there you have it the penultimate episode of the Guildford Adventures. Please come back tomorrow for our Conclusion where you will see all the members of the exclusive 'STRIKE CLUB,' some dancing. The OFFICIAL GROUP PHOTO and most importantly the scores and Ranking of the TPM Bowling competition. Enjoy your day.
    Welcome to the conclusion (Part 5 of 5) of the Guildford Adventurers - The Bowling Results are in (I've only just worked them out myself - it was very exciting ) and the last random antics are about to be shown. What will be shown in the last chapter...
    Please Let me present to you the exclusive members of 'STRIKE CLUB' - Sheepie; Peaj; Boris; Sidders; Tommy & Dan9 - They all look so proud!

    The first of the Bowling Results - In 3rd Place.... ............ It's Iannem's Team of the Ministry of Joy with 485 points (I've amended scores to include 5 members)

    In Second place with 511 Points is........Sidders Turkey's

    Which means in 1st Place is Peaj's Smilers with 520 points

    To celebrate Peaj does a dance to the Party Rock Anthem plus he is excited to find out more results Ricky seems to be enjoying the show...

    However Smidget does not want to know more results and is disgusted by Peaj's celebratory dance (Smidget has come in 14th place with 161 points)

    So the other bowling games results and combining both games the individual combined score placements are... In 13th Place is Marc with 174 points;

    12th) Ricky = 180 Points; 11th) Husky = 181 points; 10th) Tommy = 185 Points; 9th) Mer = 186 Points; In Joiint 7th Place is Dan9 & Sheepie with 194 points

    6th) Han30 = 198 Points; 5th) Jaymie = 204 Points; 4th) Boris = 210 Points; 3rd) Peaj = 215 Points; 2nd) Iannem = 225 Points; Cripple Sidders 1st) 251 Points

    And last but not least is the all important OFFICIAL GROUP PHOTO taken by camera shy Ricky Anyone else see THE SMILER in the photo? Ministry of Joy has taken over....

    And there you have it the Meet in a nutshell - It was a brilliant fantastic day and it was great to see everyone again, plus some new faces If you have concerns coming to meets - These photos give you an insight to what can be enjoyed - Highly recommend attending! For more photos they are now all uploaded on my facebook so you can go and have a look
  10. AJ
    Hello all, here is my picture story of what happened on the lovely day in London - It was a briliant day and here it is in pictures
    Part 1 of 5
    At the beginning of the day, the group has these wonderful glasses on ready for the London Eye Experience (Talk about first impressions)

    As the experience with the seagulls has finished Mark9 looks like he has some serious doubts coming onto the London eye!

    Dan9 thought it would be a good idea to scare Turtle.

    Because of this Mer thought she would plot her own evil masterplan...

    And some lovely chatting followed

    After the chat Luke_A became thoughtful and reflected on what was said

    Here is a random view from the top of the eye

    After the eye we thought let's go Sealife. Naturally Tommy sprawled himself over the floor to look like he was floating

    Here is a Jellyfish

    And to finish Part 1 I thought I'd pop into a photo with everyone with some fishes in the background

    Part 2 will most likely be up on my lunchbreak tomorrow
    Hey all because of the great help received to me in getting the pictures up properly, I thought tonight I'd give you Part 2 of 5 of the London trip (and basically so I can catch up and be on track once more) You may remember we left the story with a few of us smiling in front of fishes - well the story continues....
    Into the depths of SeaLife, Tommy (a bit nervous on the wheel) and Mark9 (with glee) found a motorcycle to help us through our journey

    After the motorcycle lift we found a Blue light which hypnotized everyone with its spinning spiralling coins...

    But not Luke_A...He escape the evil claws of the blue light and laughed at us in a trance

    Good thing though Luke_A was on the board so we could warn us about the CROCODILE!!!!

    However we escaped with our life as it was no match when faced with the Wall Of Ice.

    Penguin!

    After SeaLife we decided it was time to go to Madame Tussauds - however on the way to the tube New Years Eve happened all over again...

    On the tube Mark9 has some crazy urges for the Spirit of London which leaves Mer scared

    However no need to fear - Mark9 is only a Light Flyweight (however the scales were broken that day so who knows)

    To finish Part 2, I thought it was fitting to show how much love Mer & Luke_A have for Boris Johnson!

    Hope you enjoyed Part 2 & Part 3 will be released tomorrow to find out the next chapter of what happened on the TPM London Meet
    It's the Wednesday after the meet - which means part 3 is here. We left part 2 showing the amount of love for Boris Johnson, let's continue our journey through Madame Tussauds...
    Myself & Mer always have trouble deciding between good and evil, so spent a bit of time speculating

    Meanwhile Tommy was playing a game showing off his reflexes - How triumphant he looks

    However after all this, Myself & Mer finished speculating and kidnapped everyone into the taxi!

    You may be surprised with the kidnap but it was all predicted in the stars

    However detective Luke, was on our case and managed to save the day and got photographic evidence of the kidnap

    Who just so happened to work for Nelson who oversaw the whole investigation

    This resulted in the rest of TPMs freedom and they were left to enjoy the Spirit Of London

    After the kidnap, the boys play with their toys, to recover and have lots of fun!

    After he had finished the investigation, Luke_A did too

    This left Mer extremely unimpressed

    Join me tomorrow, when the adventure continues after Madame Tussauds and some more people come to play!
    A bit delayed today I'm afraid as I've been sorting out Carpet Laying & Wall Building at work! However welcome to the penultimate post for the TPM London Meet. What will our TPM adventurers face today, especially as we last left it with a very disappointed Mer!
    Why Nando's of course! And this being the first photo where the entire group (at that point) were all seen together

    After the gorgeous Nando's meal, we made our way to the London Dungeons - But Mer was still hungry

    However she then choked and went into one of her giggle fits whilst thinking about onion rings...

    Everyone was really excited for the dungeons and will most likely be the last time in it's old location for most. Don't Fret Tommy & Dan9

    How of course - sadly no photo's can be taken in the dungeons as it's mysterious! But we do however have one 'sinister' photo

    After the dungeons we made our way to Winter Wonderland and Luke_A & Mer LOVE this queueline for teh Wild Maus

    OMG Look who's arrived it's Pluk! Steady boy you don't want to fall now...

    Boy George even Jaymie has appeared in this queueline - where's the mouse hole

    Due to all the excitement of these new arrivals it sends Tommy all in a spin!

    However too much spinning can make you sick you know

    There it is, a delayed rushed job of Part 4 but still with it's quirkyness - Join me tomorrow when the final part of our story is released and the Official Group Photo will be there for all to see
    Hello and welcome back to the conclusion of our story - and also to my first ever double post Who will we meet in the final chapter of the TPM London Meet?
    Before we continue, Jaymie, Myself & Mer would like to raise a glass to all the fantastic people who came & for also sticking together for the WHOLE day

    Look who it is - It's Mia-Louise - So that's where she has been hiding

    Mer, Myself & Mark9 naturally break out into a celebratory dance to mark the occasion

    Mia-Louise always one to quickly aquaint herself starts wrapping her legs around Tommy

    I am completely terrified to witness this and wonder who's next...

    To calm myself down, I moved everyone onto Winter Wonderlands very own Tower Of Terror

    Mer9, Pluk & Luke_A even thought it was better than the real version!

    After the 'Tower of Terror' we needed to calm down so back to the waltzer & carousel bar for what is my favourite photo of the whole meet

    You may have noticed Marc didn't turn up so before we departed we hunted him down and gave him what he deserved Detective Luke_A couldn't stop us!

    And finally the photo where every single person who attended appears in so your Official Group Photo is

    I can't thank the people who attended enough for sticking together and I for one thouroughly enjoyed myself and really cannot wait for Guildford now to collect even more memories. For those who have not yet come to a meet, I hope these past photo's have shown a little insight into what we get up to. If you want to see a few more photos you will see them on my Facebook page and I see a lot of tagging has already been going on - at least that's one less job to do Now for quite a few of you - I will see you next month!
  11. AJ
    Hello all you TPM Explorers as we take you down into the magical Chessington where many stories and memories were formed for Part 1 of 5 of the official trip report. It was a fantastic day and it was so lovely to see all the new faces and I have to say probably one of the nicest crowds we have had so far this year.
    Thank you for your patience whilst I've been slaving away at the office, so without further ado, it's what a few of you have all been waiting for - The Official Chessington Trip Report 2013. What will happen on the TPM Explorers 5th adventure of this year?
    What a way to start the morning, meeting all these new faces who all happen to wear glasses...

    Before you TPM Explorers start your adventure can you please read this safety sign first please

    Whilst It's dark, so he thinks no one will notice - Matt Creek gets pleasure from pressing a lot of buttons!

    Han30 on the other hand gets pleasure from releasing an epic fart, and then blames it on the farting chair to hide her crime

    It may be a bumpy ride, but Jaymiee looks a tad bored whilst Mr.Fish is on the lookout for the ladies

    With the Runaway Train off limits - Phill Pritchard tries his best to get a sneaky look in

    However Matt Creek uses his brain to go up some stairs and around the fence to see the full picture

    Can I please re-introduce to you all the wonderful Jackstevens217, this time sporting some smexy glasses

    This is a Sealion you know, not a seal!

    Before some Tomb Blasting action, everyone gathers around to get ready to compete in this trips game Empire

    So believe it or not, but we are already at the end of Part 1 of 5 of the Official Trip Report. But what will happen tomorrow. Will someone else join the explorers? Do the TPM explorers really know what the new attraction Zufari is after chatting about it on forums for the last few months? What animals will come out to play? Plus some bromance starts to form Everyone go awww....
    All these answers and more revealing fun will be out just after midnight tomorrow (That's just under 24 hours you know )
    See you then!
    Part 2
    So hello everybody - all of you TPM explorers. Part 2 of 5 is later than I said in part 1, but as many people know the plans in the evening change when your out and about and I have to say, I did get this done last night but fell asleep at me laptop whilst writing the conclusion
    So yesterday we left you with a nice photo outside the tomb blaster after people have found out about the rules of the game empire but what will we find today in the early time of the morning .
    With Jackstevens217 and JamesC now reunited. It was the beginning of the hourly bro hugs

    EC! feels left out, so thought he'd find love with his biscuit

    It was now time to try out the new attraction Zufari and as you can see everyone is getting immersed into the experience when they see a giraffe

    On Zufari we came across some Zebras

    What you doing on Safari you fools, In this trip report I said we are currently at Zufari You cannot get the members these days I tell you.

    That's better! Get yourself off Safari Skyway and see the rest of us back at Zufari

    Now we are back all together, Did I say we came across some white rhinos

    After having our first Zufari experience, Mr. Fish would like to show how happy he found the experience (and yes ladies he has chest hair - can you see it? )

    From a few animals to a reptile, this photo makes it appear we have taken over the Kobra - where everyone is anticipating the force of the back rests

    To finish Part 2 off, I would like to introduce to you MarkC who has come to join us for the second half of the day

    Tomorrow, what will we find in part 3 now the TPM explorer gang is complete? Has Mr. Monkey from Thorpe Park been eyeing out the competition? And how do the explorers gather their energy to defeat the competition in Empire? Well you can find out tomorrow when the you will find out the answers to these thought defying questions
    Part 3
    Hello you scrumptious TPM explorers for Part 3 of 5 of the Official TPM Chessie Trip report. We last left you with the crew getting confused between a Safari & a Zufari, whilst meeting the last member to join the gang. So what will we find today I wonder...
    On the way to Black Buccaneer, TopsyTurvy15 practices his rock climbing skills by jumping the pool of death

    TopsyTurvy15 looks relieved to of made it to the boat, whilst Jaymiee still looks unimpressed (even though we have taken up half the boat!)

    However MarkC is way too short to ride and is refused entry before this lovely ride attendant announced the '4th rule' of our ride

    Meanwhile the banana boat, being really small in comparison to Black Buccaneer, tries to act BIG by chilaxing with a spiff overlooking the ride...

    ScaryCoasterBoy really wants to win the game empire so decides to recharge his batteries ready for the battle ahead

    ThrillSeekerAlex on the other hand does not need solar power to re-energise for the oncoming battle

    TopsyTurvy15 eyes out the competition, and works out how he can defeat ScaryCoasterBoy

    ScaryCoasterBoy however finds an opportunity to finish off TopsyTurvy15, EC!, Jonny392 & TP1214 before TopsyTurvy15 defeats him....

    And pushes them all to their death down a gigantic slope, to the deadliest bath time in existence!

    To celebrate some people getting defeated out of the game, everyone went for a calming spin on the monkey swinger

    And there we have it - just over half way through our trip report and there is unbelievably still 2 more parts to go . But who will win the Empire game? Why did Peaj get so down? And who out of the explorers worships the vampire? I have no idea how you will find out unless you come back tomorrow to find out. You do not want to miss it
    Part 4
    So you cheeky TPM Explorers, we have reached the 4th part of 5 at this early hour which means we are at the penultimate episode. Previously we have seen how our explorers get their energy in preparation for battle and a banana overseeing the events - so what will we find today...
    Phill Pritchard, Jaymiee & ScaryCoasterBoy are the last 3 muskerteers standing in battle (With EC! Trying to get in on the shot )

    To be honest, it's amazing how Jaymiee has got so far - just look at him

    Mer, JamesC & ....EC! Again... get ready to help knock out the last contenders with some tuk tuks

    TopsyTurvy15 back from the grave and ThrillSeekerAlex are getting geared up and ready to crash into everyone

    After the final battle on the dodgems, the leader of the empire came through.....It was...Jaymiee , who donated his prize to the very chuffed ScaryCoasterBoy

    Peaj is completely devastated that Jaymiee won - he designed the game to be to hard for Jamiee to win....

    Meanwhile whilst this fiasco was going on. MarkC gets really excited like a kid in a candy store and holds up the entire queue for 5 years

    This is one groovy talented Vampire with his organ - It's just so lucky he has no followers or he'll take over the world

    Oh No! I didn't know Han30 worshipped the evil vampire EC! Catches her praying/ meditating to the vampire and screams as he cannot escape!

    To finish off part 4 after all the drama that has happened today - I thought It would be nice to show a lovely photo from the fury queue line EC! AGAIN!!!!

    And there we have it Part 4 of 5 is complete and we have found out a member who likes to hog the limelight , But will he hog any more photo's on this adventure? What happened to some of the explorers after they left Chessington? And who ends up needing to be claimed? I don't know how you'll find out these answers but what I do know is that if you come back at trip'o'clock tomorrow you will find the conclusion to the adventure and the Official Group Photo will be available for all to see I can just hear the screams of excitement...
    Part 5 (The Final Part)
    So....All you TPM Explorers, it is the time you have all been waiting for. The conclusion - Part 5 of 5 of the Official TPM Chessington Trip Report. We have founf out who won Empire and yes the Lost Coaster Of Superstition Mountain DOES exist (good one ThrillSeekerAlex) and yes the end is nigh but what will we find on the last leg of our journey? Just remember we last left the adventure with that calm photo in the Dragon's Fury Queue line.
    EC! The photo hogger and Peaj get spun around in shock as the dragon unleashes it's anger on them

    ThrillSeekerAlex, JamesC & JackStevens217 appear relaxed and pleased that they have slayed the dragon

    Everyone loves it when the dragon gets furious - Thumbs up everyone

    After our spin we found out Zufari was still open. We sprinted as fast as we could to get there for a last ride, Only to find...the gates were still thankfully open

    After our sprint to Zufari, we were hungry, so then ran full pelt until we got to the Monkey Puzzle Beefeater

    With all this running around, it was too much for Han30, who collapsed out of breathe

    The super fit Phill Pritchard was disappointed with Han30's Stamina - but was even more disappointed with 3 other Individuals

    Mr.Fish, Peaj & ThrillSeekerAlex to be precise - Who were all eating a lovely big Chocolate Brownie Sundae

    Before we leave this adventure, we are sorry to report that a kid has been sent to Lost & Found - Does anyone know anyone who can claim him

    And now the photo everyone has been waiting for - The Official Chessington 2013 Group Photo

    Can I just say how much of a great day this had been. Everything just seemed to work - The sun was out, there was an extremely good crowd that attended and the day just seemed to flow naturally with ease. One of my favourites of the year for me come to think of it. So this adventure has come to a close, but for those who came to this meet also know that another adventure is looming before we go clubbing at Thorpe Park. But where? Only one way to find out and that is to wake up on Thursday Morning to find an Official TPM Announcement
    Peace People x x x
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