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<3Every time I see that, I see an ice cream cone rather the 'love heart' it represents. Please tell others do too?

In 2008, the Eurofighter was the only thing planned.They couldn't simply just plonk any coaster there...

^ Took / taken Media GCSE - and probably did / will do very well!

We're in the Chessie section now.. :huh:I completely agree that Chessie has taken the biggest step forward this season, however, if you look at the years 05-09, the park did well and truly stagnate whilst the zoo advanced. First I've heard about Chessie surpassing Thorpe though. My post was more focusing on preceeding seasons, as opposed to this one.

I think everyone has got the panties secured now... :huh:Also, can anyone offer a concrete explanation as to why the TP forum is locked to members? Ryan did give a view, yes, but nothing concrete.

Still no harm in asking to be honest. If you get a leinient member of staff, you may get lucky.

Hmm...Jump in the deep end, do Italy. New credits, and then an excuse to learn another language? :huh:That, or win the Lottery and do both..

I'd say Germany, more parks there. :blink:But if you've already been to Germany, but not Italy, then that is a toughie... :S

I find it just as annoying when I have no idea where the place they ask is, then a few seconds after they've gone, I remember perfectly.

You are correct - there is a rumoured deal. But it is, for now, just a rumour.

I think Dive Machine. Simply because of the tagline featuring 'dive' in it. I can't see B&M making a new type of coaster that can be marketed similar to one they already have..

Whether it's disowned or not, no.The last thing the park needs is another multi-inversion coaster, that is second hand and probably rough.

Cheers; corrected now.

I think that sending Nemesis to Chessie makes me smile more.

Storm in a Teacup (Sorry, I know sometimes it's SITAC )

Wow, haven't done one of these in a while. :DGot to the park at 20 past 9ish where I met up with Andrew H. Park was very quiet looking and, for a good while, was quiet - which was of course good!After hellos and that, we went towards Stealth which was actually working at the start of the day (don't die of shock people ). Nice front row ride followed by another. T'was good. Then headed to Inferno for a good as usual ride. Good to see the mist is still working. Wandered over to Loggers, after which, it aptly rained a little. The ride photos were rather out of time though, couple of seconds early I think. Shame, especially considering we'd pulled some nice poses. At this time, Saw Alive was practically a walk on, so did that, for a very 'scary' experience. It's true to say, we were shaking in our boots, and didn't want to go any where near the dark. So we headed to X. Very short queue inside the building which was good. Novelty of the lights on has well and truly worn off now for me now.Park started to get busy now. Think we wandered over Colossus and headed onto Slammer for an okay-ish ride, though loading is TERRIBLE for the thing. Then wandered over to the Flying Fish, taking the Cool route round. Rumba and Teacup times were had; Rumba is a fail of a water ride, Teacups is just brilliant. Wandered back over to CC for a quick pop on CCR - which has been ride of the season for me so far. Wandered back over to Amity for a spot of Burger King; were going to eat in Sunken Garden but Stealth had decided to close down. Afterwards, we saw Sam and Matt for hellos and then popped into GS so Andrew could see Morwenna (I think ). Left just after one. Considering that, I think this is a good Ride Count...Stealth x2 (x1 Front Row)Inferno x1Loggers Leap x1Slammer x1Saw Alive x1X:\WTF x1 (x1 Front like Row)Rumba Rapids x1Teacups x1Flying Fish x1CCR x1Cheers Andy

Ah right. Cheers. :DWill sort out Lego tonight / tomorrow. Don't be surprised if I start making my way round other parks as well..

Cheers for the additions. :DTo be honest, I've bo idea what SA is, I saw it listed as an attraction on a site (forgotten what one). Will try and find the link though.

Benin, we already knew Mack were amazing! You are right indeed! It is an awkward one to decide on, so dunno what to class it as..

Yeah, sure. :DNow just need to sort out what time, where exactly yadda yadda yadda. :DPM me or whatever yeah?

Well, as a small project, I've been researching what Ride Manufacturers are at what park. Just been a bit of randomness to be honest. Anyways, I've done the 3 major Merlin parks and here's the results:(Not sure about everything to be honest. If I've made a mistake or something, feel free to correct me . Also, I know some people don't class In House as a manufacturer, so that's why they're separated from the rest, and why the manufacturer count is x / x+1.)Thorpe Park Manufacturers:B&M (Inferno)Intamin (Colossus, Stealth, Rumba Rapids)Gerstlauer (Saw)Vekoma (X:\WTF)Mack (Flying Fish, SIAT, Loggers Leap, Rocky Express)S&S (Rush and Slammer)Fabbri (Detonator and Quantum)HUSS (Zodiac)Mondial (Samurai)KMG (Vortex)Hopkins (Tidal Wave)NV Aquatic (Depth Charge)Severn Lamb (CCR)Metallbau Emmeln (Mr Monkey's Banana Ride)Berzatton? (Chief Ranger's Carousel?) In House (Saw Alive) Not counting OG rides. That's 16/17 Manufacturers. However, if we include White Water West for the 2011 New Ride..17/18 ManufacturersChessington Manufacturers:Zamperla (KOBRA, Jungle Bus, Berry Bouncers, Tiny Truckers)Maurer Söhne (Rattlesnake, Dragon’s Fury)Mack (RMT, Dragon Falls, Tomb Blaster, Bubbleworks, Sea Storm, Sea Dragons(?), Safari Skyway)Arrow / S&S (Vampire)Zierer (Monkey Swinger, Griffons Galleon)Barbieri (Tuk Tuk Turmoil Dodgems)Interactive Incorporated (Temple of Mayhem)Huss (Black Buccaneer, Rameses Revenge)Fabbri (Peeking Heights)Berzatton (Carousel)Supercar Leisure UK (Toadies Crazy Cars)In House (Canopy Capers, Hocus Pocus Hall)11/12 manufacturers.Alton Towers Manufacturers:B&M (Nemesis, Oblivion Air)Intamin (Rita, Th13teen, Congo River Rapids)Maurer Söhne (Sonic Spinball)Zierer (Twirling Toadstool)Mack (RMT, The Flume, CATCF, Duel, Battle Galleons, Marauder’s Mayhem, )Huss (Enterprise, The Blade, Ripsaw)Chance (Submission)Pinfari (The Beastie)Kompan (Space Adventures)Poma (Skyride)Zamperla (Heave Ho)Vekoma (Hex)WGH Transportation (Tractor Ride, Riverbank Eye Spy, Doodle Doo)In House (207 Driving School)11/12 ManufacturersNow, the number of rides each Manufacturer has in total at the 3 parks:Mack: 18Intamin: 6HUSS: 6Zamperla: 6B&M: 4In House: 4S&S / Arrow: 3Fabbri: 3Maurer Söhne: 3Zierer: 3WGH TransportationVekoma: 2Berzatton: 2Gerstlauer: 1Mondial: 1KMG: 1Hopkins: 1NV Aquatic: 1Severn Lamb: 1Metallbau Emmeln: 1White Water West: 1Barbieri: 1Chance: 1Pinfari: 1Poma: 1Kompan: 1Interactive Incorporated: 1Supercar Leisure UK: 1Interesting, ey?

I really want to go to Thorpe tomorrow. Anyone want to come with?

GrrTad pathetic of a Rant I know, but anyways...A now ex friend of mine is going to a Private School for college. He got a scholarship and all well good. Congrats to him and such.He acted rather snobbish about it, he was told and he eventually stopped. Now, he starts all blooming over again.He says I should start making friends with people who go to Private Schools as they have more interesting conversations and they don't use words such as 'Meh', like I do when I'm bored / busy. He also finds the use of the word Meh insulting. This occasion, I've been busy due to writing on here. :)He then goes on to his usual old routine as to how Private education is the greatest, so on and on. Just general annoyance and that. He then brings up, yet again (I ranted about this... lol), how I didn't go to a Prom after party despite him knowing I'm not someone to get drunk nor be around those who are drunk (like 95% at the after party) due to personal reasons.Just an annoyance I needed to get off my chest!