JoshC.

I see why so many people enjoy Fury; it's probably one of the best family rides there is. A nice layout, that has something for everyone, and if spread out nicely and is well paced. But, I seemed to enjoy Spinball more. I dunno why, but I found it slightly more intense and the compact layout to be more enjoyable. That, and the queueing experience was better. Though, having only been on Spinball once, and Fury many a time, it could just be that. And, what with the nature of the ride being different every time, I might have just got rather lucky on Spinball...Thinking about it, Spinball and Fury should probably be in my top 10:1) Nemesis2) Nemesis Inferno3) Rush4) Loggers Leap5) Lorikeet Lagoon6) Rattlesnake7) Air8) Spinball Whizzer / Sonic Spinball9) Dragon's Fury10) CCRThough, the more I think about it, the more I'm not sure. Inferno and Rush, as said, change. Lorikeet Lagoon and Rattlesnake are interchangeable as well I guess. Heck, if Loggers is on a bad day, Rattlesnake / LL would be in my top 4. Air, dunno, can't remember it, but I think the spinner's could probably be higher in the list. CCR just owns everything beneath it. I want to put Depth Charge there too for some reason; think of it as an honorary mention.

I thought that half term was supposed to be a time to be able to relax, regroup and just have a nice week away from college. You know, a break. But thanks to my politics teacher, that's now unlikely. I have an essay to do (which doesn't get graded, mind. But in not doing it, I'd receive another essay - that again, wouldn't get marked - due in on the following day...) which has to be of 4 pages minimum (and even then, we're told 4 pages is 'thin'. Wouldn't be so bad if we'd actually covered the stuff, but we haven't even touched on it. Then there's a presentation that has to be made. Has to be 5 minutes long (again, a minimum and that's considered 'short'), and again, has to be on a - different - topic that we've never covered before. And if we 'fail' that, guess what - an essay to do, due in for the next day! As if that wasn't bad enough, talking to a friend this evening, turns out on Friday more homework was set - including note taking on 2 chapters of the textbook (though, the amount of notes we're expected to take, we may as well be copying the textbook out) and an essay exam question to do. And, if they're not done, hey presto, an essay due in for the next day!I don't mind having homework to do over the half term / breaks, but there comes a point when there's just too much...

You just had to choose two of the most attractive photos of me, didn't you?

There were times last season when I heard it was acceptable to leave ORPs on the platform. To be honest, you don't get THAT wet on Loggers Leap. As long as you have a bag and a coat / shirt to put it under, you're stuff is usually fine.

It always amazes me when people say that others must be rubbish after they have a couple of blips...

Wow. That just sounds phenomenal. Looking forward to the end product even more now!Also, it would appear that Gardaland know that B&M are Swiss, which is all the better...

No matter how much I dislike all those listed acts, well done Alton!The public will lap this, and those tickets will sell like hot cakes. And that price is pretty good too - £55 for entry to the park, parking and seeing those highly favourable acts? Can't see many people complaining about that cost!

1) Nemesis. Doesn't need much explaining really, brilliant theme, amazing location and an awesome ride.2) Nemesis Inferno. 3) RushSecond and third place is really close. If I get a long, really good cycle on Rush, then it can sometimes take second, but Inferno is pretty great. Smooth, nice audio, nice theming, adequate amounts of force (vertical loop for example). Rush, on the other hand, is an incredible experience. It just fits nicely in the park, and the freedom in your seats is incredible. So a kinda tie I spose. 4) Loggers Leap. Just got to love the audio; the queue just goes by even if it is a dreaded cattlepen. The theming is somewhat original and quite nice. For a British water ride as well, it is perfect - no too wet, but you get wet enough. Perfect for everyone. 5) Lorikeet Lagoon. I don't care that it's not a ride, but this is one of the most epic attractions ever. End of.6) Rattlesnake. I just love this ride. The quirky theme to it, the ride experience, etc. You can just have a great laugh on it.7) Air. Another smooth B&M that's just perfect.Not sure from there really.

Sweet!Thank you very much

Got back from an amazing 2 days at Cambridge Uni - made me want to go there much much more now!Had an engineering student showing me around, taking me to a 2nd year lecture (which was all about signals and stuff; not the most exciting stuff...) and got to go to a Maths lecture, which was pretty cool but 'intense' to say the least...So yeah, happy now. :DEdit: Oh, and seeing Ralph Fiennes filming for some BBC Drama at the college I was staying at was pretty nice as well, shame I wasn't able to get an autograph or anything

I don't disagree, but I see the OTSRs as a way of being 'trapped in a mechanical device'. Lap bars would add the sense of danger, but in a different sense I'd say..

I think having lap bars would make the ride feel less imposing; the OTSRs make you feel more 'trapped' for example.Though I wouldn't mind a holding break!

The colours are a bit more 'army like' than I was expecting, but still, looks very good!

Why are China getting all the good stuff!?

I shouldn't think so. If you've been a couple of times, you should have been put on their system by now as a 'registered disabled person' or something like that, which stays on each season (unless you don't go for ages I spose). I would take the note you got for last season though just in case. My nan's been on there since about 2007 and hasn't had to bring a doctor's note in at the beginning of each season. My mum's even on there after she was given a disabled pass back in 2004 or 2005 (basically, when they'd give one at to anyone... ) and could probably 'get away' with getting a RAP...

I've got a couple of RAPs at hand; though I think think is a 2009 one. Anyway, the list is:StealthColossusNemesis InfernoDetonator RushLoggers LeapTidal WaveSamuraiSaw - The RideVortexI'd say that list is pretty fair. Only used the RAP once last year so can't remember any changes. Personally, I wouldn't have Vortex on the list, but hey-ho. Only reason would be it's another ride to have if say you're stuck waiting for 90 minutes after going on Saw or something. I wouldn't be surprised at the addition Storm Surge this season, but afterwards, having it on would be a bit silly. I think the way the system works is reasonable and fair. I do believe the criteria for what entitles you to a RAP was made stricter last season too, so all is good

Outfit is probably one of the better people to be a temp mod. Yeah, he's a bit 'abrupt' if you will, but he does it in a way which doesn't break any rules or hugely insulting. So with that, he knows what's right and what's wrong. Good luck to him

I'm surprised at just how childish you are...

Some kids act older than their age. I've heard loads of 7-9 years at Chessie moan about how allthe rides are babyish.A family with, say, a 13 year old, 9 year old and 7 year old, ten Thorpe may well appeal more than Chessie...

Realistically, yeah.But not every family will want to go to Chessington, they may decide to go to Thorpe, etc. etc.Shall we not get into this argument...

You mean all this came down to not realising the size of greenery? Whoops. No way talking about big garden, Thorpe doesn't have enough space for that. Nothing wrong with the odd patch here and there though. Yeah Holly, it's not like you're never out of order and insult people, is it?

Thorpe have enough space to add greenery. I'm not saying they should have every single part of the park plastered with plants and that. Personally, I'm saying that just the little bit of greenery here and there can't be a bad thing. And how small a space are you talking about for rides!? I'm just talking small patches of grass here and there (like by Vortex / Tidal Wave) and a few plants around the place. Added rides it the smallest spaces physically possible would probably be worse for the park, what with all the congestion and that..

*sigh*I do hope you're trying to be funny...

I like the track idea there, but I seriously cannot stand those supports. One of the ugliest coaster support ideas I can think of...