paige

Hello my fellow keen beans,
 
At long last, I am here to start the topic for the Thorpe Park Open Season Meet 2017! The provisional date for this meet is currently Saturday, 25th March 2017, however you may vote otherwise if you wish, unfortunately the dates aren't especially flexible this time round simply because this is the first and only 'normal' weekend in March, so apologies for that! You will have two weeks to place your votes, and the polls will close on Thursday, 2nd February at 9pm!
 
 
Should you decide to come out with us to the Island Like No Other, this is what we could be doing...
 
09:30- meet in the usual place by the AP entrance/cash machine, so we can promptly enter the park for 10
 
10:00 onwards- we will just be dithering about the park, going on what people want to ride until people get peckish (or hangry)
 
13:00-13:30- it'll be time for lunch! the group may split to go and have whatever tickles their fancy, or we might all fancy the same thing which would work out nicely 
 
14:00/14:30 - park close- we'll all go back to getting on those rides until it's time to head off for the post-meet social! like we've done with the previous couple of meets, where we eat is all down to you forum lot, and there's always room for creams...
 
 
I know that there will be a fair few rides that people won't want to/can't do (I am a veteran at scoping out benches myself by now!), you will of course be able to go off and do your own thing whilst you wait, but try to make sure you don't lose the group entirely  
 
 
There will again be no specific 'extra' meet points throughout the day for the sake of ease and simplicity so those latecomers can come to the group, as Ryan and I will both be running this meet I am sure either one of us would be able to come and fetch you if you're a bit lost! 
 
but remember, if you are late you will be left behind! 
 
 
If you are up for this meet, feel free to contact myself or @Ryan to let us know, and feel free to leave any comments or suggestions below! 
 
 
Hope to see you there  
 
*****
 
Who's coming?? 
 
 
CWOAFanMalcolm (might be working, definitely coming for meal) (plus meal)
Daniel.S312 (plus meal)
David B (plus meal)
Doc (plus meal)
Felicity (plus meal)
Joestar
Marc (plus meal)
Martin C (plus meal)
Martin Doyle
Matt Creek (meal only) 
mattgwise
Mer (plus meal)
Mitchada04 (plus meal)
Paige (plus meal)
he who shall not be named (plus meal)
Ryan (plus meal)
StevenVig
Stuntman707 (plus meal)
special guest (plus meal)
terrortomb (plus meal)
Weronika (plus meal)
 
 
total: 19
 
 
 

If you intend on coming to the meet AND would like to have some pizza, please drop either myself or @Ryan a message by 21:00 on this Saturday, 4th March so that we may get the table all booked nice and early on Sunday. If you don't let us know you're coming by then we will assume you don't wish to eat with us so you won't be accounted for when we do the booking, so please make sure you do! 
 
Thanks

If you intend on coming to the meet AND would like to have some pizza, please drop either myself or @Ryan a message by 21:00 on this Saturday, 4th March so that we may get the table all booked nice and early on Sunday. If you don't let us know you're coming by then we will assume you don't wish to eat with us so you won't be accounted for when we do the booking, so please make sure you do! 
 
Thanks

Date has been confirmed as Saturday 22nd April, apologies for the delayed announcement of this, work has been mental this week 
 
Hope to see you all there!  

Hola! I’m excited to finally announce the details for our 2017 European trip to PortAventura!
 

 
The dates for this meet will be Saturday 9th September - Tuesday 12th September. There is not a vote for this meet due to other commitments and trying to make the trip as cheap as possible for all.
 
This is a longer meet than usual due to there being two parks and a waterpark which we will be visiting. PortAventura is a fantastic park and I would recommend a few days to get everything done (plus ride Baco until you break your backo). As this is a trip abroad it is strictly an over 18’s meet I’m afraid. I understand some of you may be disappointed about this, but due to the meet being outside the country it complicates matters too much!
 
This meet is taking a lot of advanced planning and is obviously more expensive than a standard meet, which is why we are giving you plenty of notice to save up/book time off work etc. 
 
I have used Expedia to price up this trip and the cheapest I’ve found it (based on a room of 4) is £223 each which includes hotel, flights, park tickets (plus 1 day Ferrari Land entry) and breakfast each day. Obviously the earlier this is booked, the cheaper it will be. I have just booked a room of 4 for 4 members who have shown previous interest. I can help out with recommendations for booking, but it will be down to yourselves to book flights and accommodation how you wish.
 
You can make your own travel arrangements, but these are our planned flights:
 

 
We will be staying at the onsite Hotel El Paso which is a 4* hotel with onsite swimming pool, 2 restaurants and live entertainment. It is also a short walk to the park. 
 

 
Based on previous experience going to PortAventura, there is absolutely no chance I would recommend visiting this park without using their unlimited fastpass. As onsite hotel guests we get this at a discounted rate and it is valid for our entire stay (I believe it is around 50Euro’s each). This is something we will all be getting so please bare that in mind when calculating costs.
 
Our previous European park visits have been absolutely fantastic and there is no reason why this would be any different. If you have any questions then please do feel free to message me and I will help as much as I can. Let me know below if you are interested in attending! 
 
Booked:
Doc Kerfuffle  Marc Martin.C  Martin Doyle Matt Creek  Mattgwise Mr Fish Ryan Terrortomb 

I suppose, worst case, my demon costume can be painted brown for 2018. Can't need too much tweaking to change it to a Gruffalo  

Good afternoon all!
I’m excited to announce the details for our annual Chessington meet! This meet has always been a fun day out to a relaxing park, it will also give us a chance to try out the new Gruffalo ride.
As always, the date of the meet is voted by you, but we have set the provisional date to Saturday 22nd April. You will have 2 weeks to place your votes, with polls closing on Tuesday 28th February. Due to Easter/other commitments there isn't much choice for this weekend, which is why we are giving plenty of notice.
 
The plan for the day is as follows:
9:30-10:00 - Meet outside Hocus Pocus Hall opposite the entrance by the green.
10:00 – Park gates will open and we will enter the park, working our way around the rides in whichever order people decide. If you miss this time due to transport/general lateness you can contact either myself or Paige and we will arrange to meet you.
13:00-14:00 – We will stop for some lunch where you can go and eat where you like, we will arrange to meet up again at 14:00 for the 2nd half of the day and the official group photo (yes, we will remember this time )
14:00-17:00 The park closes at 5PM on this day so we will continue riding the rest of the attractions until park closes.
17:00 – We will be having a meal at the Monkey Puzzle nearby, this has been a firm favourite with everyone on previous meets and we will be looking to continue this tradition.
 
Not everyone will want to do the same rides as everyone else, so please can we ask if there’s a ride you do not wish to go on that you patiently wait for the rest of the group whilst they ride. If you are coming later in the day then please do let myself or Paige know so we can arrange to find you when you arrive.
If you are wanting to attend the meet, please post below and make sure you vote for all the dates you can attend. Also if you are bringing a friend, please state their name so we know who they are on the day.
See you in April!
 
Attending:
Alexander BaronC  Cian Doc Han30 Jamesthemanthemyth J.S217 Marc Martin.C  Martin Doyle Matt Creek Mattgwise Mermite MilesK (Maybe) Mitchada04 Mrmonkey Mr Fish Paige Roodie  Ryan Stuntman707 TallGuyDom TerrorTomb Weronika  

Hello my fellow keen beans,
 
At long last, I am here to start the topic for the Thorpe Park Open Season Meet 2017! The provisional date for this meet is currently Saturday, 25th March 2017, however you may vote otherwise if you wish, unfortunately the dates aren't especially flexible this time round simply because this is the first and only 'normal' weekend in March, so apologies for that! You will have two weeks to place your votes, and the polls will close on Thursday, 2nd February at 9pm!
 
 
Should you decide to come out with us to the Island Like No Other, this is what we could be doing...
 
09:30- meet in the usual place by the AP entrance/cash machine, so we can promptly enter the park for 10
 
10:00 onwards- we will just be dithering about the park, going on what people want to ride until people get peckish (or hangry)
 
13:00-13:30- it'll be time for lunch! the group may split to go and have whatever tickles their fancy, or we might all fancy the same thing which would work out nicely 
 
14:00/14:30 - park close- we'll all go back to getting on those rides until it's time to head off for the post-meet social! like we've done with the previous couple of meets, where we eat is all down to you forum lot, and there's always room for creams...
 
 
I know that there will be a fair few rides that people won't want to/can't do (I am a veteran at scoping out benches myself by now!), you will of course be able to go off and do your own thing whilst you wait, but try to make sure you don't lose the group entirely  
 
 
There will again be no specific 'extra' meet points throughout the day for the sake of ease and simplicity so those latecomers can come to the group, as Ryan and I will both be running this meet I am sure either one of us would be able to come and fetch you if you're a bit lost! 
 
but remember, if you are late you will be left behind! 
 
 
If you are up for this meet, feel free to contact myself or @Ryan to let us know, and feel free to leave any comments or suggestions below! 
 
 
Hope to see you there  
 
*****
 
Who's coming?? 
 
 
CWOAFanMalcolm (might be working, definitely coming for meal) (plus meal)
Daniel.S312 (plus meal)
David B (plus meal)
Doc (plus meal)
Felicity (plus meal)
Joestar
Marc (plus meal)
Martin C (plus meal)
Martin Doyle
Matt Creek (meal only) 
mattgwise
Mer (plus meal)
Mitchada04 (plus meal)
Paige (plus meal)
he who shall not be named (plus meal)
Ryan (plus meal)
StevenVig
Stuntman707 (plus meal)
special guest (plus meal)
terrortomb (plus meal)
Weronika (plus meal)
 
 
total: 19
 
 
 

The votes have indeed closed. I did literally close them at 9pm last night, however I haven't had the opportunity to make any sort of post confirming everything as I've been running around trying to organise the final details for the Adventure Island meet next week (plug) as well as honouring other commitments I have and trying to revise for the unholy number of exams that've started today for me, so apologies! 
 
So I can confirm that the meet will be taking place on Saturday, 25th March 2017, and for those who will be after a bite to eat and a chat afterwards, we shall be heading to Pizza Hut, which I believe is in Staines centre.
 
and of course, Ryan and I aren't ones to be wanting to break any tradition, so there will be some spooning (minimal violence this year though pls) 
 
 
If you can definitely attend this meet, and would like to hang about for the meal (and creams!), please do let myself or Ryan know
 
 
SEE YOU IN MARCH XOXO

Thought I'd post this in here even though it's not officially set yet but I'm planning to go to this and wondered if anyone else is keen to go? Would be nice to go with a few people before it really opens and before the meet! 

With regards to the meal, I have decided to take us all to Pizza Express instead. This is because this was the second most popular vote, and a number of people mentioned not wanting to visit the original winner, so I shall be booking us a table this weekend. I am assuming that everyone who is attending the meet WILL be attending the meal, so if you have no intentions on going to the meal, please let me know by Saturday! Thanks  

Hello my fellow keen beans,
 
At long last, I am here to start the topic for the Thorpe Park Open Season Meet 2017! The provisional date for this meet is currently Saturday, 25th March 2017, however you may vote otherwise if you wish, unfortunately the dates aren't especially flexible this time round simply because this is the first and only 'normal' weekend in March, so apologies for that! You will have two weeks to place your votes, and the polls will close on Thursday, 2nd February at 9pm!
 
 
Should you decide to come out with us to the Island Like No Other, this is what we could be doing...
 
09:30- meet in the usual place by the AP entrance/cash machine, so we can promptly enter the park for 10
 
10:00 onwards- we will just be dithering about the park, going on what people want to ride until people get peckish (or hangry)
 
13:00-13:30- it'll be time for lunch! the group may split to go and have whatever tickles their fancy, or we might all fancy the same thing which would work out nicely 
 
14:00/14:30 - park close- we'll all go back to getting on those rides until it's time to head off for the post-meet social! like we've done with the previous couple of meets, where we eat is all down to you forum lot, and there's always room for creams...
 
 
I know that there will be a fair few rides that people won't want to/can't do (I am a veteran at scoping out benches myself by now!), you will of course be able to go off and do your own thing whilst you wait, but try to make sure you don't lose the group entirely  
 
 
There will again be no specific 'extra' meet points throughout the day for the sake of ease and simplicity so those latecomers can come to the group, as Ryan and I will both be running this meet I am sure either one of us would be able to come and fetch you if you're a bit lost! 
 
but remember, if you are late you will be left behind! 
 
 
If you are up for this meet, feel free to contact myself or @Ryan to let us know, and feel free to leave any comments or suggestions below! 
 
 
Hope to see you there  
 
*****
 
Who's coming?? 
 
 
CWOAFanMalcolm (might be working, definitely coming for meal) (plus meal)
Daniel.S312 (plus meal)
David B (plus meal)
Doc (plus meal)
Felicity (plus meal)
Joestar
Marc (plus meal)
Martin C (plus meal)
Martin Doyle
Matt Creek (meal only) 
mattgwise
Mer (plus meal)
Mitchada04 (plus meal)
Paige (plus meal)
he who shall not be named (plus meal)
Ryan (plus meal)
StevenVig
Stuntman707 (plus meal)
special guest (plus meal)
terrortomb (plus meal)
Weronika (plus meal)
 
 
total: 19
 
 
 

Hello my fellow keen beans,
 
At long last, I am here to start the topic for the Thorpe Park Open Season Meet 2017! The provisional date for this meet is currently Saturday, 25th March 2017, however you may vote otherwise if you wish, unfortunately the dates aren't especially flexible this time round simply because this is the first and only 'normal' weekend in March, so apologies for that! You will have two weeks to place your votes, and the polls will close on Thursday, 2nd February at 9pm!
 
 
Should you decide to come out with us to the Island Like No Other, this is what we could be doing...
 
09:30- meet in the usual place by the AP entrance/cash machine, so we can promptly enter the park for 10
 
10:00 onwards- we will just be dithering about the park, going on what people want to ride until people get peckish (or hangry)
 
13:00-13:30- it'll be time for lunch! the group may split to go and have whatever tickles their fancy, or we might all fancy the same thing which would work out nicely 
 
14:00/14:30 - park close- we'll all go back to getting on those rides until it's time to head off for the post-meet social! like we've done with the previous couple of meets, where we eat is all down to you forum lot, and there's always room for creams...
 
 
I know that there will be a fair few rides that people won't want to/can't do (I am a veteran at scoping out benches myself by now!), you will of course be able to go off and do your own thing whilst you wait, but try to make sure you don't lose the group entirely  
 
 
There will again be no specific 'extra' meet points throughout the day for the sake of ease and simplicity so those latecomers can come to the group, as Ryan and I will both be running this meet I am sure either one of us would be able to come and fetch you if you're a bit lost! 
 
but remember, if you are late you will be left behind! 
 
 
If you are up for this meet, feel free to contact myself or @Ryan to let us know, and feel free to leave any comments or suggestions below! 
 
 
Hope to see you there  
 
*****
 
Who's coming?? 
 
 
CWOAFanMalcolm (might be working, definitely coming for meal) (plus meal)
Daniel.S312 (plus meal)
David B (plus meal)
Doc (plus meal)
Felicity (plus meal)
Joestar
Marc (plus meal)
Martin C (plus meal)
Martin Doyle
Matt Creek (meal only) 
mattgwise
Mer (plus meal)
Mitchada04 (plus meal)
Paige (plus meal)
he who shall not be named (plus meal)
Ryan (plus meal)
StevenVig
Stuntman707 (plus meal)
special guest (plus meal)
terrortomb (plus meal)
Weronika (plus meal)
 
 
total: 19
 
 
 

I will hold the bags!!

Thanks all for a great first meet of 2017. Something new we are starting this year is uploading meet photos to the Facebook page, if anyone has any good photos from the events please pass them on to myself or Paige and we will get them put in the album. The better quality photos the more likely they'll be uploaded, just remember nothing innapropriate please  
 
This meets photos can be found at the following link - Facebook album!
 
Thanks again everyone, hope to see you all at Adventure Island next month  

Hello my fellow keen beans,
 
At long last, I am here to start the topic for the Thorpe Park Open Season Meet 2017! The provisional date for this meet is currently Saturday, 25th March 2017, however you may vote otherwise if you wish, unfortunately the dates aren't especially flexible this time round simply because this is the first and only 'normal' weekend in March, so apologies for that! You will have two weeks to place your votes, and the polls will close on Thursday, 2nd February at 9pm!
 
 
Should you decide to come out with us to the Island Like No Other, this is what we could be doing...
 
09:30- meet in the usual place by the AP entrance/cash machine, so we can promptly enter the park for 10
 
10:00 onwards- we will just be dithering about the park, going on what people want to ride until people get peckish (or hangry)
 
13:00-13:30- it'll be time for lunch! the group may split to go and have whatever tickles their fancy, or we might all fancy the same thing which would work out nicely 
 
14:00/14:30 - park close- we'll all go back to getting on those rides until it's time to head off for the post-meet social! like we've done with the previous couple of meets, where we eat is all down to you forum lot, and there's always room for creams...
 
 
I know that there will be a fair few rides that people won't want to/can't do (I am a veteran at scoping out benches myself by now!), you will of course be able to go off and do your own thing whilst you wait, but try to make sure you don't lose the group entirely  
 
 
There will again be no specific 'extra' meet points throughout the day for the sake of ease and simplicity so those latecomers can come to the group, as Ryan and I will both be running this meet I am sure either one of us would be able to come and fetch you if you're a bit lost! 
 
but remember, if you are late you will be left behind! 
 
 
If you are up for this meet, feel free to contact myself or @Ryan to let us know, and feel free to leave any comments or suggestions below! 
 
 
Hope to see you there  
 
*****
 
Who's coming?? 
 
 
CWOAFanMalcolm (might be working, definitely coming for meal) (plus meal)
Daniel.S312 (plus meal)
David B (plus meal)
Doc (plus meal)
Felicity (plus meal)
Joestar
Marc (plus meal)
Martin C (plus meal)
Martin Doyle
Matt Creek (meal only) 
mattgwise
Mer (plus meal)
Mitchada04 (plus meal)
Paige (plus meal)
he who shall not be named (plus meal)
Ryan (plus meal)
StevenVig
Stuntman707 (plus meal)
special guest (plus meal)
terrortomb (plus meal)
Weronika (plus meal)
 
 
total: 19
 
 
 

Sorry if the restaurant choices aren't up to everyone's liking- as you all know I do not live local to the park at all so I used the internet/what other people suggested. I am sure it'll be lovely either way!
 

Anything but Nando's 

Hello my fellow keen beans,
 
At long last, I am here to start the topic for the Thorpe Park Open Season Meet 2017! The provisional date for this meet is currently Saturday, 25th March 2017, however you may vote otherwise if you wish, unfortunately the dates aren't especially flexible this time round simply because this is the first and only 'normal' weekend in March, so apologies for that! You will have two weeks to place your votes, and the polls will close on Thursday, 2nd February at 9pm!
 
 
Should you decide to come out with us to the Island Like No Other, this is what we could be doing...
 
09:30- meet in the usual place by the AP entrance/cash machine, so we can promptly enter the park for 10
 
10:00 onwards- we will just be dithering about the park, going on what people want to ride until people get peckish (or hangry)
 
13:00-13:30- it'll be time for lunch! the group may split to go and have whatever tickles their fancy, or we might all fancy the same thing which would work out nicely 
 
14:00/14:30 - park close- we'll all go back to getting on those rides until it's time to head off for the post-meet social! like we've done with the previous couple of meets, where we eat is all down to you forum lot, and there's always room for creams...
 
 
I know that there will be a fair few rides that people won't want to/can't do (I am a veteran at scoping out benches myself by now!), you will of course be able to go off and do your own thing whilst you wait, but try to make sure you don't lose the group entirely  
 
 
There will again be no specific 'extra' meet points throughout the day for the sake of ease and simplicity so those latecomers can come to the group, as Ryan and I will both be running this meet I am sure either one of us would be able to come and fetch you if you're a bit lost! 
 
but remember, if you are late you will be left behind! 
 
 
If you are up for this meet, feel free to contact myself or @Ryan to let us know, and feel free to leave any comments or suggestions below! 
 
 
Hope to see you there  
 
*****
 
Who's coming?? 
 
 
CWOAFanMalcolm (might be working, definitely coming for meal) (plus meal)
Daniel.S312 (plus meal)
David B (plus meal)
Doc (plus meal)
Felicity (plus meal)
Joestar
Marc (plus meal)
Martin C (plus meal)
Martin Doyle
Matt Creek (meal only) 
mattgwise
Mer (plus meal)
Mitchada04 (plus meal)
Paige (plus meal)
he who shall not be named (plus meal)
Ryan (plus meal)
StevenVig
Stuntman707 (plus meal)
special guest (plus meal)
terrortomb (plus meal)
Weronika (plus meal)
 
 
total: 19
 
 
 

Hello my fellow keen beans,
 
At long last, I am here to start the topic for the Thorpe Park Open Season Meet 2017! The provisional date for this meet is currently Saturday, 25th March 2017, however you may vote otherwise if you wish, unfortunately the dates aren't especially flexible this time round simply because this is the first and only 'normal' weekend in March, so apologies for that! You will have two weeks to place your votes, and the polls will close on Thursday, 2nd February at 9pm!
 
 
Should you decide to come out with us to the Island Like No Other, this is what we could be doing...
 
09:30- meet in the usual place by the AP entrance/cash machine, so we can promptly enter the park for 10
 
10:00 onwards- we will just be dithering about the park, going on what people want to ride until people get peckish (or hangry)
 
13:00-13:30- it'll be time for lunch! the group may split to go and have whatever tickles their fancy, or we might all fancy the same thing which would work out nicely 
 
14:00/14:30 - park close- we'll all go back to getting on those rides until it's time to head off for the post-meet social! like we've done with the previous couple of meets, where we eat is all down to you forum lot, and there's always room for creams...
 
 
I know that there will be a fair few rides that people won't want to/can't do (I am a veteran at scoping out benches myself by now!), you will of course be able to go off and do your own thing whilst you wait, but try to make sure you don't lose the group entirely  
 
 
There will again be no specific 'extra' meet points throughout the day for the sake of ease and simplicity so those latecomers can come to the group, as Ryan and I will both be running this meet I am sure either one of us would be able to come and fetch you if you're a bit lost! 
 
but remember, if you are late you will be left behind! 
 
 
If you are up for this meet, feel free to contact myself or @Ryan to let us know, and feel free to leave any comments or suggestions below! 
 
 
Hope to see you there  
 
*****
 
Who's coming?? 
 
 
CWOAFanMalcolm (might be working, definitely coming for meal) (plus meal)
Daniel.S312 (plus meal)
David B (plus meal)
Doc (plus meal)
Felicity (plus meal)
Joestar
Marc (plus meal)
Martin C (plus meal)
Martin Doyle
Matt Creek (meal only) 
mattgwise
Mer (plus meal)
Mitchada04 (plus meal)
Paige (plus meal)
he who shall not be named (plus meal)
Ryan (plus meal)
StevenVig
Stuntman707 (plus meal)
special guest (plus meal)
terrortomb (plus meal)
Weronika (plus meal)
 
 
total: 19
 
 
 

Indeed they are! 

Can confirm it's not going backwards lads.

Hello my fellow keen beans,
 
At long last, I am here to start the topic for the Thorpe Park Open Season Meet 2017! The provisional date for this meet is currently Saturday, 25th March 2017, however you may vote otherwise if you wish, unfortunately the dates aren't especially flexible this time round simply because this is the first and only 'normal' weekend in March, so apologies for that! You will have two weeks to place your votes, and the polls will close on Thursday, 2nd February at 9pm!
 
 
Should you decide to come out with us to the Island Like No Other, this is what we could be doing...
 
09:30- meet in the usual place by the AP entrance/cash machine, so we can promptly enter the park for 10
 
10:00 onwards- we will just be dithering about the park, going on what people want to ride until people get peckish (or hangry)
 
13:00-13:30- it'll be time for lunch! the group may split to go and have whatever tickles their fancy, or we might all fancy the same thing which would work out nicely 
 
14:00/14:30 - park close- we'll all go back to getting on those rides until it's time to head off for the post-meet social! like we've done with the previous couple of meets, where we eat is all down to you forum lot, and there's always room for creams...
 
 
I know that there will be a fair few rides that people won't want to/can't do (I am a veteran at scoping out benches myself by now!), you will of course be able to go off and do your own thing whilst you wait, but try to make sure you don't lose the group entirely  
 
 
There will again be no specific 'extra' meet points throughout the day for the sake of ease and simplicity so those latecomers can come to the group, as Ryan and I will both be running this meet I am sure either one of us would be able to come and fetch you if you're a bit lost! 
 
but remember, if you are late you will be left behind! 
 
 
If you are up for this meet, feel free to contact myself or @Ryan to let us know, and feel free to leave any comments or suggestions below! 
 
 
Hope to see you there  
 
*****
 
Who's coming?? 
 
 
CWOAFanMalcolm (might be working, definitely coming for meal) (plus meal)
Daniel.S312 (plus meal)
David B (plus meal)
Doc (plus meal)
Felicity (plus meal)
Joestar
Marc (plus meal)
Martin C (plus meal)
Martin Doyle
Matt Creek (meal only) 
mattgwise
Mer (plus meal)
Mitchada04 (plus meal)
Paige (plus meal)
he who shall not be named (plus meal)
Ryan (plus meal)
StevenVig
Stuntman707 (plus meal)
special guest (plus meal)
terrortomb (plus meal)
Weronika (plus meal)
 
 
total: 19
 
 
 

Hello my fellow keen beans,
 
At long last, I am here to start the topic for the Thorpe Park Open Season Meet 2017! The provisional date for this meet is currently Saturday, 25th March 2017, however you may vote otherwise if you wish, unfortunately the dates aren't especially flexible this time round simply because this is the first and only 'normal' weekend in March, so apologies for that! You will have two weeks to place your votes, and the polls will close on Thursday, 2nd February at 9pm!
 
 
Should you decide to come out with us to the Island Like No Other, this is what we could be doing...
 
09:30- meet in the usual place by the AP entrance/cash machine, so we can promptly enter the park for 10
 
10:00 onwards- we will just be dithering about the park, going on what people want to ride until people get peckish (or hangry)
 
13:00-13:30- it'll be time for lunch! the group may split to go and have whatever tickles their fancy, or we might all fancy the same thing which would work out nicely 
 
14:00/14:30 - park close- we'll all go back to getting on those rides until it's time to head off for the post-meet social! like we've done with the previous couple of meets, where we eat is all down to you forum lot, and there's always room for creams...
 
 
I know that there will be a fair few rides that people won't want to/can't do (I am a veteran at scoping out benches myself by now!), you will of course be able to go off and do your own thing whilst you wait, but try to make sure you don't lose the group entirely  
 
 
There will again be no specific 'extra' meet points throughout the day for the sake of ease and simplicity so those latecomers can come to the group, as Ryan and I will both be running this meet I am sure either one of us would be able to come and fetch you if you're a bit lost! 
 
but remember, if you are late you will be left behind! 
 
 
If you are up for this meet, feel free to contact myself or @Ryan to let us know, and feel free to leave any comments or suggestions below! 
 
 
Hope to see you there  
 
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Who's coming?? 
 
 
CWOAFanMalcolm (might be working, definitely coming for meal) (plus meal)
Daniel.S312 (plus meal)
David B (plus meal)
Doc (plus meal)
Felicity (plus meal)
Joestar
Marc (plus meal)
Martin C (plus meal)
Martin Doyle
Matt Creek (meal only) 
mattgwise
Mer (plus meal)
Mitchada04 (plus meal)
Paige (plus meal)
he who shall not be named (plus meal)
Ryan (plus meal)
StevenVig
Stuntman707 (plus meal)
special guest (plus meal)
terrortomb (plus meal)
Weronika (plus meal)
 
 
total: 19
 
 
 

We have no intention to scrap the summer Towers weekend altogether as that has proven to be a popular meet, however it more than likely will involve a day at Drayton as it will have been two years since that last happened. 
 
For those mentioning other parks, the Oakwood weekender in August can be moved elsewhere if people wish, I have heard that people have wanted to do Lightwaver Valley and Flamingo Land, so that could be a possibility. If anyone does have any ideas or suggestions for where they might like to go August time please do let me know as I'll be taking that meet because I'm leaving poor Ryan to lug you lot to Port Aventura in September! 
 
Also Matt- feel free to arrange your own non-forum trip to Europa, but that won't be happening this year