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I've only done detty 3 times - first time I was pretty calm, second time was completely bricking it, then for a few visits I just didn't go on it - then went on it again last week - was having a heart attack (ok not a heart attack) going up and was close to tears but would have happily gone on it again once it was all over. Not a ride I could queue long for

My fear of heights has definitely become less intense since going to Thorpe Park this year - literally facing my fears (Detonator and Stealth are worse for me) and I think I've semi-conquered the fear although there is still NO WAY I would ever get on a plane I think the thing with coasters is that you aren't up high for very long (unless you get stuck - my worst nightmare) Not quite sure how I managed to not panic up that lift hill - I was shaking so much and felt disorientated - was going to give my space to someone else but wanted to face it and, it isn't something you get to do everyday, plus I felt lucky that I was one of the people chosen. Tell you what though - that lift hill walk is damn good for exercise!

This was an amazing trip and I am so glad that I went, despite feeling really anxious beforehand. The ERT was brilliant although I only managed 5 of the 6 rides on Inferno (for some reason, Inferno is the only coaster at Thorpe that makes me dizzy) - was surprised I wasn't ill but I think I would have been had I not got off when I did! I sat in the back row once, the middle area 3 times and then eventually got a front seat after charging for front row 4 times and missing a seat - big thanks to the staff member who saved me a seat at the front (I think she realised I run too slow to obtain one by myself). The staff members were really friendly and I got to walk up the lift hill which I was excited about until I got halfway up - fear of heights - but managed to not have a panic attack and the member of staff who spoke to us answered all of our questions and it was really interesting hearing about various details of the ride. Before the ERT event the day was really good - started off on Colossus (I think) then Loggers where I got so wet it was like I had been on flaming Tidal Wave - thanks Stretchy for that pic!! - although - bag on head = dry hair, though I have to say that Loggers water tastes revolting Saw had a bit of a queue and I nearly messed myself going into the building when a staff member made me jump Luckily I couldn't see that puppet thing - it creeps me out - had a good ride on this but got a mild brain cell ache after. I bailed out on Detty so went and rode a teacup on my own then flew on the fish before heading back to Detty where I bumped into Phill Pritchard. I later went on Detonator and almost had a heart attack at the top - but glad I did it because that ride scares me senseless so it was a bit of an achievement I came off the rapids completely dry - apart from when I got squirted full square in the eyeball - what a shot! I was still a tad drenched from Loggers so was kinda glad I didn't get soaked Back to the tea cups and luckily I wasn't on my own this time - Mr Fish and I tried in vain to beat Peaj at his spinning but failed miserably - half way through the ride I gave up and decided to chill whilst trying to contain my stomach contents. Lunch time and everyone went off to different places - noticed that Stealth only had a 20min queue so I went on that (don't know why - it scares me to death) - got chatting to a random stranger who I sat next to and we were both discussing how much the ride scares us. I think I may have perforated his eardrums with my screaming I already have 2 ORPS of Stealth but I bought a keyring because I decided to go "hands up" and look majorly cool (whilst trying not to die of a heart attack). Bumped into Darkadder and we got some chocolate from the shop then had a go on the flying fish before meeting up with everyone. Stealth was next with a 50min (ish) queue and so I decided to go on my fave coaster (The Swarm) instead - plus I needed a bit of space because, well I am not normal! Felt a bit of a pleb in the Swarm queue on my own but luckily the queue went down fairly quick. When the ride attendant asked how many there was and I said "one" he gave me a look that said "you clearly have no friends" Sat on the far right hand side in the middle(ish) - so far I have only ridden on the right 3 times, and the left about 11 times. Gawd this is getting waffly. Met up with everyone at The Flying Fish where I went on (for the third time!) - then headed towards the Swarm again - this time left hand side as the queue was a tad shorter. Those restraints are so comfy I could fall asleep in them Had another ride on X (went on it earlier in the day when, for some bizarre reason I decided to lick one of the walls) - they REALLY need some air con in there - I don't think I have sweated so much in my life - it's nice to actually be able to ride it now that it goes forwards - me + anything that goes backwards = not a great combo I outright refused to ride Vortex, Rush, Quantum and Slammer - never been on them, don't intend on doing do - I am a wimp! Samurai was closed (boooo) - only ridden this once and despite swearing like a trooper I would have gone on it again. But all in all, despite it being pretty busy it was an excellent day and it was lovely to meet new people. Massive thanks to Thorpe Park for the ERT - a fantastic opportunity, and also to TPM because without this site we wouldn't have been lucky enough to have had a fantastic experience. Also, as always big thanks to Peaj for organising this and actually to everyone that went - you are all a loverly bunch of coconu.....people! Oh and apologies for my wafflage

Despite taking sleeping tablets and having a busy day yesterday I am still awake Think I may have gone crackers

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With spiders ugh I just hate them - I literally start shaking, go sweaty and feel really sick if there is one that has invited itself into my flat. Only once did I get the hoover out but I managed to get the big ol' dude - I grab a glass (or if it is a biggun' a beaker) and pop it over the spider, then slide some paper/card underneath it and flip it upside down - I had a really big one once and I threw it off the balcony and heard it land << On that occasion when I found said spider I rang my sister for help, who then pointed out that she was about an hours drive away (so helpful!) - she thought it was hilarious. I was not amused Oh and wasps - stripey little devils who, quite frankly should not be allowed to fly around freely stinging people. Again I try my best not to kill them but if one has flown into my living room and won't naff off......I get THE spray out. Then I feel bad for about 10 minutes. I hate it if I am out and there is one buzzing about my head - I will literally start running and flapping like a lunatic. But a tip for those scared of spiders etc - CITRONELLA essential oil - works wonders (and is often found in insect repellant) - get some and put it in a bottle with water and spraaaaay around your windows - works a treat. Although I wouldn't recommend putting any about your person because, to be honest, you won't have wasps coming near you (which is good) - but you also won't have ANYONE coming near you. It stinks

I used to have a massive fear of needles but have kind of (ish) got over that - although, not looking forward to having blood taken next week. Saying that though, I will happily get a sewing needle and do a DIY piercing! Emetophobia (fear of vomiting) used to impact my life a LOT to the point where I would convince myself that I was going to be sick and in turn, feel sick. I would avoid anyone who had a sick bug and once walked the streets at midnight when my mum and sister had a stomach bug. No longer have that fear - apart from fear of puking on people on rides - I mean, I am pretty sure no-one would want my stomach contents all over them. And as this is a theme park forum (ya don't say) - before my trip to TP this year I was pretty scared of inversions - I had only ever done 2 inverted coasters before (and they were pretty tame) so going on the big coasters was a big achievement for me - now I love them! Heights - absolutely hate them - I get dizzy, feel sick and panic - at least with coasters you ain't up high for long - I would absolutely poop myself if I got stuck on the top of Stealth (yeah I know it has only happened once with no-one on it but....ya never know) Spiders as mentioned before - I cannot stand them! I don't have it in me to kill them so either my cat will eat them or I will get a glass and some paper and lob them out of the window - however, if there is one on me, that is a different matter and I go CRAZY. When I first moved out of home there was a big one in my flat and I chased it around for over an hour - he eventually got in my walk in cupboard and I sellotaped it in. Felt bad when I discovered he had died The universe - this used to interest me but now scares me senseless - to think we are floating in space and there is nothing underneath us - just eeeek. I hate even looking into the sky incase a planet or something comes crashing down.....yes people I am odd. This is how my panic attacks came back 4 years ago - me thinking too much and then freaking out. There are many others but I will leave it with.......PLANES. Just....no. Never been on one, do not have any inclination to do so - I've never flown so I don't know where this phobia came from but I have had lots of nightmares about planes. I hate even seeing one in the sky which is not v handy when at Thorpe Park - actually had a panic attack on Saw: The Ride going up that vertical lift hill and seeing one of those winged boogers in the sky. Although lots of people have phobias I think the severity depends on how much it impacts on your life. They can be beaten but it isn't easy because you have to face you fears I am a complete wimp but have beaten several fears (not necessarily phobias) just from going to TPM meets - so whooo!

hahaha - I have 2 eggs (fried not boiled) - eggs are good. I am waffling

Banned because your singing voice is immense and I am really jealous

I find phobias really interesting - not that they are pleasant to have. But the reason behind them and some of them had odd names. Psychology interests me a fair bit, probably because I am not normal. I would list my phobias but there are far to many of them. Would be easier to list what I am NOT scared of!

The meet was really good and I had a great time, lots of laughs and lots of getting wet on various rides. Great to see people again and meet 2 new people! And I can't believe I won the game - I never win anything, I nearly cried! Will attempt to type up a proper trip report but just want to say thank you to everyone for makin the day fun and for Peaj for organising it (and getting me there)

Looks amazing - and omg Milka bars!!!

I can't get no sleep....

£139????!!!! Are they having a laugh?? Besides the cost, things like that freak me out.....

Fred - I agree that the park really is a 2 day thing - even though it is far from massive, aside from the rides, there is sealife, zoo, shows plus you have to squeeze in lunch - this is a reason why I love the park so much - because the variety of things to do. I missed a lot on my last visit - due to the park being quite busy. Maybe I might do a 2 day-er and try out the hotel - sounds like a good reason to do so. That would be amazing if they did something with the Vampire queue line - and even better if the original entrance is back in use. To be honest, I didnt really notice the flakey paint in the station - but I am not massively observant to be honest. I still love the station and the atmosphere of it, although I did prefer those coffin things they used to have to space out the queue for the trains. Vamps is my favourite coaster (probably only because I have ridden just 14 coasters, most of which were very tame) followed closely by space mountain at DLP. I think they should look after Vamps a bit better because it is still so popular even after 22 years - and would definitely provide improve guest experience. But I sometimes wonder if the general public notice things that you and I have noticed? For me, personally I never paid much attention to "theming", just rides. However, when I went to another "theme park" 2 years ago (mentioning no names) it really hit me how much theming improves ride experience and general atmosphere. As regards Tomb Blaster - I like to spend as little time in there (queueing) as possible - as I mentioned before that damn smell (or maybe it is me?!) - as for the height sticks - weird why they would get them out if you are blatantly well over the height limit - maybe some ride ops/attendants just enjoy playing with their sticks?! Joe - how was your trip to Chessington?

Loving the green track!

I wouldn't say that you are awful at trip reports. Can pretty much agree with almost everything you pointed out (apart from the sexiness of the toilets/hotel etc!) I absolutely detest the queue line for Vampire - that horrible purple gating with bits flaking off just isnt a great look, however I still think the station has fantastic theming - overall I preferred the good old days with the bat cars but the new cars add a different dimension I guess. Completely agree about the Bubbleworks - it is a shadow of its former self and I was a tad bored when I went on it last month - I don't know what it needs other than some serious work/retheming. Maybe it is my age but I remember when it was Proff Burps bubbleworks and I just found it amazing. Oh, and is it just me or do they not do the strobe lighning thing near the end of the ride? That became the best part of later years - which is saying something. Tomb blaster I hadnt been on for about 4 years and I found the queue to be a bit irritating - I dont know if it is the smell in there (anyone else noticed this?), the fact that there was tonnes of kids queuing aswell or having to constantly watch where I was walking due to uneven flooring - I wonder how many times people trip up in there! Did you get many rides in? And was the park busy or fairly quiet. The hotel sounds great but I cant see that I would ever stay as I only live 25 miles from Chessie. I didnt get to visit sealife last month so will have to check it out on next visit.

£4?!! cheeky swines - I went to CWOA 2 weeks ago for the first time in a few years and the car park charge was £2 and I thought that was taking the pee - do Merlin not squeeze enough money out of visitors as it is?

Banned for remembering more Steps songs than me!

Banned for being a Silly Sleepy Head

3 words......PRE MENSTRUAL TENSION. That is all

Banned for talking about Milka chocolate when I was having a bad choc craving!

Banned for not liking the name Tango.....or the drink!!

Banned for not embracing the joy of talking about bowel movements in chat