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Not being the most observant of people (it took me around 20 goes on Saw: The Ride before I noticed the body!), the swing differences between A and B were very visible both last Thursday and Saturday. Due to queue times I didn't ride it - almost did on Saturday, our restraints came down (this was on Swing A) and our restraints were locked, then they released them shortly after and got engineers in to have a gander - would have hung around but I already got my adrenaline rush just sitting down on that thing - have only done Rush 4 times and although I love it, it scares me senseless - plus, The Swarm was calling. Rush did open afterwards as we saw it whilst going up Swarms lifthill. Ok I am waffling!

Phill Pritchard with Scary Wifey......that did make me laugh I think my sister/niece are going to CWOA on the date of the meet and, if so I may bump into you guys (I mean, Chessie ain't huge). If Jack is wearing a onesie he will be easy to spot!!!

Ah, the mirror mazes - first time I went in HPH I walked smack bang into a mirror - more than once. It wasn't until the TPM CWOA meet last year that I found out about the line on the floor The tunnel bit - really really effective but makes me feel a little bit sick! Gotta love the farting chair

Glad to hear you had a fab day - even better when it isn't very busy How did you find Colossus? - I like it but it really squashes my legs! Sounds like you got a rough car on Saw - I've never got a bruising from it.....just an epic headache that lasted 2 hours!! x

Going slightly off topic, how did you get on at Thorpe? (apart from the incident with being charged twice for a pic and bruised shoulders from Saw) - I remember you posting asking for reassurance regarding getting on rides - hope you managed to do as many as possible and that the park wasn't too busy for you

Stupid question but did you pay for your photo by card? For £10 you get a photo and digital download - if they have charged you twice, contact them - flaming rip-off merchants

Hex, Duel, Phantom Manor - bring back Wicked Witches Haunt!

Really enjoyed reading that and a great selection of photos to show off how beautiful the park is - the greenery/plants etc are really peaceful, then you have the animals aswell. Ok so it isn't a thrill park but has a decent selection of rides and is a good day out. I visited Paultons back in 2011 for the first time in years when they were promoting Peppa Pig world (and I got to meet Peppa Pig whoo) - when I returned last year I was stunned at how well themed it was - Merlin take note!! If you have a strong stomach then The Edge is more intense than Kobra at CWOA. And just to confuse things, Cobra is a pretty decent coaster (my fave ride there). I think Magma is good but yes I agree about the queue line not making a great deal of sense but the ride itself is good fun. Did you go to the area where Wave Runner is? - Basically same as Depth Charge at TP which is great if there isn't a big queue because the stairs on that thing are horrible if you have a fear of heights! Great park, great staff and I would recommend a visit to anyone - I love it there and I am old and my niece loves it (she isn't old) Hopefully at some point this year I shall make another visit to Paultons - oh and the new entrance look v nice

Oh gawd......I'M AN IDIOT!!!

Arrgghhh it is the shoulder bits that bother me!!! At least with Rush it doesn't go upside down, although if you fell out you it wouldn't end great. Think I will have to trust what Flipper is saying, considering it is he who got me on Samurai (which I now love) and The Swarm backwards. And yes Flipper - you on Vortex sat opposite me lol - I was really hoping that you weren't going to puke as it would have possibly splatted on my face

Holy moly - great ride count there!! I love love love the Swarm but there is no way on Earth I could do it 30 times without passing out or being ill! Shame that you got a rough car on Saw - it's odd how you can have a relatively smooth ride on Saw or, if you have a rough car - leave with a headache that feels like you have been banging your head against a wall consistently for 8 hours. No Storm Surge there I noticed - that is the best ride and totally worth queuing up to 3 hours for

The restraints are pretty much the main reason I haven't ridden slammer yet (I may be forced to soon if it is open eeeek) so it is kinda reassuring to read what Flipper and Original Glazed have typed. I had the same opinion about Rush and said I would go on if they had OTSR but conquered that fear towards the end of season last year - but then, with Rush having just a lap bar you do feel quite exposed (if that is the right word) - I think if it had OTSR it would just be a bit naff because there is always that wonder (or maybe it is just me) of, when you the high swing "hmmm, I wonder where I would land if the lap bar suddenly unlocked". Given the choice, I would rather fall out of Rush than Slammer.....jeez how morbid. Ok gonna shurrup

I went and had a look and found the geezer you were talking about - one of the first things I thought was "I wonder if he is on TPM"

Have you taken something Myk?! Nice blog entry

They are making improvements or something to Membership but yup it is spring - guess we have to be patient (not something I am great at). I currently have Merlin Membership and really hope that they don't stop this as I cannae afford a MAP upfront. It appears that I haven't actually answered your question - apologies but hopefully someone might have some idea as this is something I have been wondering about and something that my sister wants to get

Ok.....that is kinda creepy (also made me laff)

It's daunting yes, it looks horrific yes - hence why I DON'T want to go on it

Only just read this topic and it's had me laffing maybe a bit too much

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I used to be terrible on rides - even Monkey Swinger (when it was Billys Whizzer) made me feel ill for about 3 hours. I have, however since discovered amazing anti-sickness tablets so am pretty much fine on most things - though Time Machine at Adventure Island made me close to being sick

Agree with you there. Going off topic from Griffins Galleon, Paultons Park run their flat rides brilliantly - nice little park it is

Well that explains why I felt a tad dodgy after riding Kontiki

5 MINUTES??!!! I think I would puke, collapse and then possibly die!!!

haha - that made me laugh. Must admit I do enjoy kids rides although I feel a tad awkward going on them on my own - I guess having a niece comes in handy (apart from the time we queued 45 for the flying jumbos!!!). I once almost puke on Sea Dragons (felt rough from a rather spinny ride on Dragons Fury before hand) - would have been extremely embarrasing to puke on a kiddies ride

Haha love it! Last year I went on the Jungle Bouncers on my own (I am 33)