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I decided it wasn't relevant enough to actually post in the Liseberg topic, but I came across this There is some strong language in this, sorry. I also don't know how to make thumbnails out of YouTube videos, sorry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h7OqePyeoo

I'd love it if Thorpe just had a massive overhaul and focused on refurb etc. but I think it'd benefit them more if they just took it one step at a time, with a gradual build up of a cleaner, modernised and more appealing Thorpe Park. Like Th13rteen, I also really think that Thorpe should utilise the fact they are an island- which I feel is already being hinted at with their new 'An Island Like No Other' slogan. Given the 2016 investment is apparently due to be pretty huge, I can see Thorpe having a small or low-end medium investment which may be a set of new events or a small flat ride; if it were to be a flat ride, I can't see it necessarily being as large or substantial as Samurai, Slammer and the Lost City flats are and I also have a feeling that, especially if it is to be a fairly substantial investment ride-wise, they wouldn't open it any later than they halfway point of the season as not to draw attention away from the 'next big thing'. I must admit, I'm quite excited to see what Thorpe may have up their sleeves for the next few years, especially with regards to the re-branding!

Hope you all have fun tomorrow absolutely gutted that I can't be there but hey that's life. See you in October!

I think that Shoutbox should either be moved back onto the homepage or you should get a little notification-type thing which says how many shouts have been made; similar to the red marker which says how many people are on chat or how many messages and notifications you have- as it just seems to be a bit of a pointless feature now as noone really uses it.

Peaj does actually go around saying who everyone is at the very beginning of the meet. Once everyone has arrived he gathers us round and just says their username and their real name, that's all really, and I feel that's all that's needed. There'll probably be an ice breaker game aswell and honestly you will just find yourself talking and interacting with just about anyone and you'll get to know a few people rather quickly!

I personally find the likes of Saw, Rage, Inferno (yes it can get a bit rough/'intense' in places for me) and Stealth easier to brace myself on than Colossus, probably as my head is slightly more above the restraints in the cases of the Gersts and Stealth and the jolts are a bit more predicable to me in all of those. But I have always experienced roughness in different areas on Colossus so it catches me out, and hurts a lot.

Afraid I'm going to have to bail out of this. It's one of my friends' birthdays and they're having a BBQ and I'm wanted there. Sorry, looks like I won't be seeing any of you until October.

No! Then it'll just look as dirty as some part of the track does now! If they were to repaint it, they should just paint it softer colours, there's no need to deface the track- look how bad it's gotten in just over a decade! I think that's a matter of opinion. Granted, it was rough for me the other week when I was in the middle, but even in the front car I find it way rougher than it has been, especially compared to my first ride in like 2010! EDIT: As Ethan just mentioned with the height, I'm barely over 5'4 so I guess that would explain why I've always found it so rough, but that's still the case for me haha. Guess it proves different for different people.

Custard, yeah.

I personally don't find The Swarm that forceful yet. Although I can see the potential in some areas and I think in a few years it'll be pretty intense, woo.

To be able to actually enjoy your ride, never venture any further back than the first car. I went near the middle the other week and that was the first time I've ever gone beyond the first two rows and just no. It hurt so much; especially the second corkscrew.

So I finished school today for the summer but I haven't been in for the last few days as I haven't been well. As a result I missed out on writing paper 2 of my Chemistry ISA (which will make up 25% of my final grade next year) as well as the hand-in date for a piece of coursework I've been working on through the Summer Term. Luckily I can sit the ISA paper in September and I managed to (barely) complete my coursework last night and after a lot of running today around after I left my card which enables you to print in another classroom- in the other side of the school- I managed to print it all off and have it all arranged and handed in to my teacher hardly 10 minutes before the end of the day. My teacher said it looked like a good piece of work and I find out my result when we go back in September, hopefully all goes well as this will also make up 25% of my grade in my subject. Okay, it may seem pretty meh to you guys but I've been stressing out so much over the prospect of my coursework not being completed or handed in but I managed to do both and now I have one less thing to worry and get stressed out about, woo

*mumbles* I've never been in a scare maze or attraction. Ever. Too scared.

(flying) Fish.

If I had of known this was a film/movie set themed park before I'd started reading this, I'd have jumped to conclusions and assume it'd just look tacky and be a bit meh- but that really doesn't seem to be the case at all! It really does look like they've put a lot of work, effort and thought into the theming; although yes, it does seem a bit barren as Benin put it. But they can't just clog the place up with attractions straight off and, as Altitude mentioned, they will surely add more foliage and greenery over time. But this park looks really good and promising. Providing they don't rush things and/or blow all of their budget within the first five years. I don't often pay much attention to international parks but I think I'm going to keep an eye on this one

I'm sure there's quite a few people who would jump at the chance to see a member of The Wanted live again though.

They seem to be a lot more intricate with the batching process aswell if that makes sense, as in ensuring the numbers are balanced etc. but I'd have thought they'd be able to do it quicker than that anyway? Hopefully they'll sort out this issue before the end of the season/Slammer knackers itself out for good.

BEST. KIND OF TRIP REPORT. EVER.

I went on Over The Hill back when it was Beelzee Bob's Trail and I broke down and it was horrible and I'm still terrified to go on OTH as the incident in BBT emotionally scarred me THAT much. That werewolf was the most horrible thing ever okay. Note: I was about 5 and I didn't realise a- what it actually was and b- that I had to go on. Oh, and the first time I actually went on Saw without having my face covered or eyes closed throughout the indoor section was April.

Wishful thinking, that's all.

*Gannet mode activates* is the BBQ free? Or has it got a Merlin-sized price tag attached to it? Does sound pretty good so far, looking forward to seeing any potential pictures, can't wait to try this in August

Most probably I should imagine. Could be for the 'up and coming' performances Thorpe have, maybe they're having them outside for the summer, rather than in the dome?

As I'm considered 'smart' at school, I am constantly plagued with numerous questions by other students who need 'help' (read: the answer) and it's been really getting to me lately. Like we have 3 hours left of our Health Studies controlled assessment and I'm only only task two of four (bear in mind, each task has atleast 5-7 sub-tasks) mostly due to the fact that so many other people have been asking if 'this is okay' and if 'I should include that' and my teachers expect me to help as I'm 'more able', so now my grade's going to be compromised as there is no chance that I will complete the remaining tasks- especially not to the standard and depth my other tasks have been completed to. I don't mind helping people, but when I'm constantly being pestered and it's having an affect on my own grades/performance it just annoys me so much. Also, I hate how teachers will give me lower marks in say an English essay as it 'wasn't your best piece'. I really feel like my teachers' judgement of my work is now marred by their expectations of me/knowledge of what I'm 'capable of'. But yeah, basically school.

Thorpe Park (it's close to Heathrow ok).

(Sky)Swot.