Everything posted by Matt 236
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Rant
Hope everything works out in the end. I remember leaving 6th form and going to college (which a complete refresh) four years ago so I could strengthen my qualifications and get to uni (where I'm now), and whilst it was quite a scary experience to start off with (new location, new people, new teaching methods etc.) I gradually settled in after a couple of weeks or so. The tutors were very friendly & helpful, I got on well with the majority of the class and it also taught me to be independent (which for me has prepared me for uni better than 6th form in my opinion). I also think everybody has that time in life at least where they do feel alone. A similar thing happened to me around 2007 (year 9) where I'd just moved house and I didn't seem to get on well with many people (and even flipping out once or twice), but towards the end of the year things had become better and quite a few I'd fallen out with I was friends with again. Expanding on Amy"s post a little, you've got remember this: 1/ those who are your true friends will forgive & forget regardless what you do 2/ sometimes things happen for a reason, to take you to a better future for you 3/ not everyone in your present life are meant to be in your future life (that's the way it is) 4/ you will always gain something from everything you do. If you believe you got nothing from something it's either taught you what not to do or what you don't want out of something 5/ relax, things will get better!
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Dreamland Margate
I think Dreamland will be a great little park to visit and as far as I'm aware there's at least a good dozen rides going in there too including a big wheel & Caterpiller coaster too. There's also a phase two development too, but I'm too sure yet what it will entice. Scenic railway looks loverly. Apparently the park says it will also retain the original brakeman feature too which is nice. Judging by the amount of new track (which seems to be all if it), it's safe the Scenic could be described perhaps more as a new ride built in a traditional style.
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
( chuckle brothers meme omitted) Dear oh dear!!! The UK theme parks have just been so disappointing this year so far with their downtime, operations, budget cuts and everything in general. Everything needs a good shake up. Europe couldn't call any sooner!
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Closed Rides
Yet another reason why the ride needs replacing, Samurai's had its time, let it go!Hope detty gets back on its feet though Edit- I can confirm only three rides are closed now, one of those is slammer and the other two are above.
- Design a TPM logo competition
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Painwood Hills
Reading this was painful, very painful!
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Random Picture Thread.
- 'I'm a Celebrity' Maze
- Legoland
Since the Easter holidays are over, it should be relatively quiet. I've gone during school days in the past and I've even been able to deride without even leaving the ride platform.Just make sure you get boating school done first as that always get very busy even during the first hour of quiet days. Finally, have you checked the opening times on the park website? Whilst it's probably going to be ok. Just be aware the park is closed selected Tuesday's and Wednesdays usually during March,April, May, September & October.- Theme Park Documentary
Sure, I'm up for an email interview- Official Legoland TPM Meet 2015 25-05-2015
- Port Aventura
The only hyper coaster ive done so far is The Big One (does that even count), which has an amazing first drop but the rest is rather force less and you only get 'some' airtime if you're towards the back. I'm still yet to do POrt Aventura currently, but Shambhala looks a fantastic ride (Khan looks decent too), though Baco, Diablo & Stampida sound rather concerning). The park is currently at number Six of places to visit behind Europa, DLP, Efteling, Liseberg & Phantasia and probably won't be done until midway next year due to graduating & Ferrari land.- Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Closing before closing time is definitely not on, even if the park is dead quiet. I'm thankful Merlin do far don't do this (yet).- Efteling
Looks Amazing!- Official Alton Towers & Drayton Manor Meet 20-21/06/2015
I'm bit of a shaky maybe for this one On the first weekend I'm supposed to be working on the Sunday (and have already taken one weekend off for chessie) On the second weekend I'm having a 21st college reunion and I might be working again, but we shall have to see. My preference would be week one, Hopefully I can make one or both of the days as I've never done Drayton ever [has not been Drayton Manor ) EDIT- Unvote 20-21st June please- It doesn't count now!- Port Aventura
Port Aventura has many draws to visit there 1/ a top hyper coaster & decent sit down looper 2/ I pressive shows & theming 3/ lots of water rides such as the longest splash battle 4/ A rough intamin- Official Chessington Meet 2015 19-04-2015
Following a few uncertain conflicts (which have since been resolved), I'm happy to announce I can now definitely attend this meet now. Look forward to seeing you all there next week- Universal Studios Florida
Just when I though Merlin were strict on ride possessions, Universal surpassed this. By a thousand times!!!- Warwick Castle
- Wicker Man
As far as I'm aware, here's what I reckon will be happening for SW8 1/ It will either be an RMC or B&M prototype 2/ the coaster will either be in Forbidden Valley (where Blade & Ripsaw are) or Cross Valley Hopefully the track will not be Merlin black, (since we have three coasters here already with that colour scheme)- Hansa Park
Why does the track here remind me of Helix?- Lie to Me - Forum Game
JOSH C IS CORRECT Actually 3 is the lie (Inferno Martin wins). Unfortunately I never went on a (proper) school music tour in my time, but my sixth form school did the year after I left 2/ I did watch Robot Wars at Wembley stadium and it was great fun. Had to support one side of the different battle thingies. 1/ I did do work inspiration at ITV back in 2011 for a week. Got too see TV sets such as Daybreak & this morning plus even got to see a few familiar faces such as Bradley Walsh & Keith Lemon.- Lie to Me - Forum Game
Right, not sure if I should take this go I'm doing it anyway 1/ ive done work experience at the ITV studios London 2/ I watched Robot wars at Wembley arena when I was little 3/ I went on a school music tour to Austria in 2009- Chessington General Discussion
Plus quite often you won't see more than one merlin park each year install something big (though that said the last big merlin ride in the uk we saw was during 2013).- Youtube Videos
Here's another of my many videos as part of a new series of clips where I react to things that have happened in the theme park news or situations. It's not meant to be serious