MikeC

"It's nice to be important, but it's even more important to be nice". I think that's one of the best lines my dad's ever given me.

Eh? You could fall asleep in those luxurious B&M restraints <3

Apparently they had terrible issues with landslides due to extreme rainfall. That was ages ago though, so I'm not sure why there's yet another delay.

I haven't eaten in the Bull's Head (Alton), but I noticed during Scarefest that the pub is under new management and run by a fully trained chef. The menu looks to be pretty impressive. The Royal Oak in Alton village is a great little pub, with good food and drink. We often eat there when staying over the road at the Malthouse.

The latest Smiler picture from AT's Twitter page: Sorry if I sound overly pessimistic, but I get an uneasy feeling that the opening date will be pushed back even further. The station isn't anywhere near finished, nor is the groundwork at the other end of the layout. Doesn't feel all that promising to me

Another gay guy checking in

Ah, well that's different. I can't say I've noticed any foam, either.

RMT doesn't need a repaint - It's one of the few rides in the park that gets away with having zero attention. Real world mine trains don't look that colourful and new, after all

Just look at dat black

I don't usually post in topics like these, but I need to get all this off my chest. Basically, I'm madly in love with a guy who feels the same way, but unfortunately this person is in an "open" relationship and can't easily see me. It's absolutely killing me and causing this gut-wrenching sadness. It doesn't help that I'm 30 and still not out to anyone. I have something else going on in my life which is also slowly consuming me - It's taking over and not letting me live. I should be happy and looking forward to my trip to PA, but instead I'm giving into this thing the whole time and letting it control me. It's scary and I wish it'd go away. I'm actually a strong person and never let on that I have problems. For once it's becoming a bit too much. Sorry for this silly post, but I really need to get this out of my system.

I've nothing much to say except....SHEEERRRYYYY

Alcohol isn't too bad, but people need to ask themselves what's going wrong when they rely on it to have a good time. I don't drink at all these days, as I honestly just don't see the point.

Agreed there! Now I haven't used these toilets in a several years, but I remember there always being muddy footprints, grime and dead leaves everywhere. A good first impression is crucial.

The toilets are fine as they are. OK, yes, they might need modernising in one or two places, but they serve a purpose, and they serve it well. I'm suddenly reminded of a 10+ page toilet topic on one of the Towers fan forums

Yes I suppose so. People will just have to run instead

So? Use the toilets in Fountain Square. It's not that much more of a hike.

Nooo, they've ruined a perfectly decent ride. I can only imagine the queue system will be chaotic from now on.

No, they didn't! I remember everyone going mad over the word "Nemesis" back in 1994. It sounded dramatic and terrifying. Oblivion also has that sinister dystopian sound to it.

The promotional art for Raptor was the best. Baco's restraints on a B&M car

But wouldn't a concept like that be wasted on the general public? To most people, The Smiler is just something which goes upside down all the time, and used to be known as the Black Hole...

I mentioned this elsewhere, but I don't think you should read too much into the OTSRs. I'm convinced it's just a simple marketing trick to help enforce the idea of the ride being a wild inverting beast.

I love this latest video which has surfaced on the internet. It's totally reminiscent of The Sanctuary and Marmlisation. Great stuff!

Oh God, NO

I popped down to Drayton today for a little walk around in the snow. Managed to get some interesting shots:

Sorry, but it's awful! "The Inoculator" sounds amateur at best, and certainly not something you'd label a major new ride. Submission, Nemesis and Oblivion were all very much original and striking.