J.S217 Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 fantastic day today Great fun sorry I was late but hey looking forward to the next Meet's in the future Matt 236 and alexander 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James & Co. Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Had an absolutely fantastic day, expect my trip report to come in the days ahead, it will be a special one, I really enjoyed our final run to Zufari at the end of the day, I even got to do my monkey impression, Ghozi was really interactive and even called me by name when I started laughing I hope to see you all at future meets Matt 236 and alexander 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Well... Might as well claim first picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James & Co. Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hey guys, here are the photos that I took on the day https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4122319515023.1073741825.1794395258&type=1&l=24d3f593b5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 My first meet was definitely a memorable one and for all the right reasons. I'm really, really glad I came today and those still who haven't been brave enough to do theirs yet or haven't got round to it, do it. I was so nervous at the beginning of the day but I felt by the end I had settled right in. It's probably the most fun I've had at a theme park in a long while and it was really great meeting all of you. Sorry I didn't get to have full blown conversations with every single one of you, and those I did, such as all the people at the meal, Jack, Matt etc, thank you. Hopefully in the not too far distant future I shall get to know all of you better as I will definitely be attending more meets. There was many highlights today, especially at the meal afterwards which I'm sure you will be filled in on at some point Massive thanks to Peaj too for organising the event and I look forward to seeing/speaking to you all again soon! EC!, Mer, James & Co. and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Had an awesome day and meal, was so excited and re-riding vampire and dragons fury reminded me how awesome those rides were and I actually enjoyed Zufari, the fact so many people gave it a bad wrap lead me with low expectations and I was pleasantly surprised! Overall fantastic meet thanks to peaj and everybody else who made this meet great. THANK YOU ALL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Nearly home and will write on more detail when I am. But as my shoutbox comment says, amazing meet Lovely to meet new faces (and someone from HORLEY!!!) and see old faces again And EC is an evil kidney jabber! James & Co. and EC! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I'm the evil kidney jabber gremlin mwhahahaha!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsyturvy15 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Brilliant meet and great to meet so many new people! Cant wait for the next meet and many thanks to Peaj for organising it!!!!!! If anyone want it: http://www.facebook.com/ben.rudling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fish Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I would just like to say thanks for Peaj for organising another great meet and it was great to see old faces and meet news one again, it was a great meet, and very nice to meet everyone my photos of the day are up at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10201181120234557.1073741827.1366891390&type=3 Can't wait for the next meet and to hopefully see you all again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James & Co. Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I must agree with Fish, although we did have a bit of a walk to get to your car when we did finally find it, thanks for the lift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP1214 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Was really nice seeing you all yesterday was a really good day will defo attend more meets thanks Peaj for oraganising everything Topsyturvy15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Looking forward to Peaj's trip report! James & Co. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Here's my trip report of my first ever TPM meet on Sunday. After leaving (and walking the dog), I arrived at Chessington just after 9:15. Once I started walking on the path towards the entrance, my excitement really built up further. Once I had reached the outside of the entrance, I found a group of people which I learnt quickly were TPM. Peaj arrived shortly afterwards along with Mr Fish. Eventually , we entered the park where we met a few more members near Hocus Pocus before Peaj gave an introduction to everyone before we entered our first attraction. Hocus Pocus was the first attraction which is a fun little attraction. The 2nd ride of the day was Rattlesnake which I went in a car with JamesC, Mer and Peaj which was great fun and were easily the loudest car. Next up, we all observed the area where Runaway Train is which is sadly still in a sorry state with no apparent. The third ride was Skyway Safari where I went on with Thrillseeker Alex and James in what I call the 'newbie' carriage. On the ride, we observed many beautiful views such as the sea life marquee and the brand new Thirteen theming which has appeared near the Chicken Shack. After exiting skyway, more members arrived as we met Jack Stevens by the hotel entrance and EC around market square. We soon entered Tomb Blaster where I gained a score of 9,300. Next up, the group headed for the new attraction Zufari and after not queuing 45 minutes, we entered the pre show which everyone seemed very enthusiastic to keep Ghozi's secret of the cave . The pre show of the ride is very interactive with the audience and quite fun. Although the syncing of the voice was disappointing. Once going on the ride which we got the three back rows of a vehicle, I took my first ride on Zufari. Most of the ride is a very enjoyable experience seeing the animals and atmosphere. However the cave was a bit of an anti-climax although got most of us quite wet. Zufari in summary is a great addition and though there are areas for improvement, Its a fun ride, 8/10. After heading back up the Zufari pathway, we all took a ride on Ramesis Revenge. This was my first ride ever not just on Ramesis but a top spin overall. At first, I had strong adrenalin rush wondering how the ride would be and before long the ride began. After the ride finished, I came off finding the ride very enjoyable. I could've easily done it a second time. After this, we were hoping to brave it rock less on Dragon Falls, but unfortunately the ride had broken down which meant the only thing we could witness from the ride was the eyesore of drop where the remains of the theming has been removed. Without further ado, we went in to Wild Asia and took a ride on Monkey Swinger. When the ride finished, we took a twist on Kobra which seemed to have of lot of people with birthdays riding it today. Once we left Kobra, the final member attending MarkC arrived and next we took a bumping on the Tuk Tuk Turmoil where JamesC and I began our plan of targeting Peaj. After this ride, it was lunch time which due to fastrack for the Vampire at 2, I had to leave the group for a short while. Once reaching Transylvania and eating my lunch, I went on Vampire which I went through the fastrack route which goes through the way the old entrance did which although short and not mind blowing I think builds the ride up a bit more than the current forest queue line. The ride was running quite smoothly today and doesn't feel as rough as it did last year and is a very enjoyable ride. Loading at this time seemed pretty good as they were dispatching the first train when the second one arrived. Also the station operations where you are batched to rows is an improvement as well as the re-routing of exit rider which in the past caused problems leaving the ride with the narrow pathway and the two back rows designation for the exit riders reducing throughput. Once leaving the ride, I rejoined the group again shortly who were having lunch at Creaky Cafe which we soon took a splash on the duck territory that is the Bubbleworks which I rode with JamesC, Jack and EC which was a very fun and slightly wet journey. Once leaving the ride, I checked my ORP which I found hilarious which I decided to buy as a memory of my enjoyable ride. Following on from Bubbleworks, I took another fantastic ride on Vampire. Meanwhile in the queue line, the TPM meet game for the trip concluded which I will leave for Peaj to report on. Once arriving at the station, I rode Vampire with Mr Fish and having another fantastic ride. After Vampire, we walked up the hill to Pirates Cove where I took a swashbuckling ride on Black Buccaneer which I sat at the very back with Phill Prichard and others. The ride op also must've found out we were a fan base and instead of the three usual rules gave us four others, one of those was to only report good things of the ride which I shall say, the ride was great fun. The final ride of the day (or so we thought) was Dragons Fury which seemed to take a little longer than usual. Also while while TPM bought out the Dragons Treat shop, a large gap formed in the queue as well. Once we reached the station, we soon learnt of the disappointing new loading rule on the ride where only three adults were able to ride which meant everyone had to ride in threes. Despite this rule though, it was a great fun ride and our car featured a lot of spinning and a very enjoyable ride. Once we left the ride, we said goodbye to Jack Stevens who was going home. Shortly afterwards, I decided to have a photo taken with me and the group which Definitely sums up how great the day had been so far. Shortly afterwards, we soon learnt that Zufari was still open and without hesitation, we all legged it to Zufari and everyone was able to get a second last ride on Zufari. The pre-show this time was even more as JamesC got to do his monkey impression . The 2nd go was still fun but more relaxed as not as many animals were out than before. Once we left the ride, everyone then headed to around the area near Ramesis where most were going to head to the Monkey Gardens for a meal. Unfortunately due to various reasons, I wasn't able to attend so said my goodbyes to everyone and then set of to find my folks. I was in a very happy mood after the trip and while heading to the car saw Peaj and a few others just about to leave for the Monkey Gardens giving a last farewell before heading off on the journey home. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the day and am very pleased I attended. The rides were good but the company was excellent. I am Definately hoping to attend more future TPM meets as it was brilliant day and I got to meet many wonderful people. pluk, Phill Pritchard, James & Co. and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Pritchard Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Another amazing meet! Thanks again to Peaj for his excellent organisational skills and for introducing us all to "Empire". I'm sure quite a few of us would not mind that game reappearing at some of the future meets, I wasn't too sure about it to begin with but it turned out to be a brilliant game. And thanks to everyone else who attended and helped make sure the day was full of laughs and great conversation. It was nice to see friends again and meet new ones.I can't believe it has taken me so long to try a Topspin I actually quite enjoyed it! Thanks guys for the smidgen of peer pressure that was needed to finally get me to enter the queue line... you know who you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 WHERES PEAJ's TRIP REPORT I'm DYING 4 IT Matt 236 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Coming soon to a blog near you - Peaj has been busy at work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Kk won't it be on here like it normally is with trips ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smidget Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Trip reports should be written in the blog section That way they won't disappear into the archives months down the line, so will be readily available and MUCH easier to find in the future So if Peaj writes his report as a blog it will be very easy to find years on from today, whereas if he were to write it in this thread it will disappear into the archives and require a huge amount of digging around to find again in the future. But ultimately it's up to Peaj! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Hello all you TPM Explorers as we take you down into the magical Chessington where many stories and memories were formed for Part 1 of 5 of the official trip report. It was a fantastic day and it was so lovely to see all the new faces and I have to say probably one of the nicest crowds we have had so far this year. Thank you for your patience whilst I've been slaving away at the office, so without further ado, it's what a few of you have all been waiting for - The Official Chessington Trip Report 2013. What will happen on the TPM Explorers 5th adventure of this year? What a way to start the morning, meeting all these new faces who all happen to wear glasses... Before you TPM Explorers start your adventure can you please read this safety sign first please Whilst It's dark, so he thinks no one will notice - Matt Creek gets pleasure from pressing a lot of buttons!Han30 on the other hand gets pleasure from releasing an epic fart, and then blames it on the farting chair to hide her crime It may be a bumpy ride, but Jaymiee looks a tad bored whilst Mr.Fish is on the lookout for the ladies With the Runaway Train off limits - Phill Pritchard tries his best to get a sneaky look in However Matt Creek uses his brain to go up some stairs and around the fence to see the full picture Can I please re-introduce to you all the wonderful Jackstevens217, this time sporting some smexy glasses This is a Sealion you know, not a seal! Before some Tomb Blasting action, everyone gathers around to get ready to compete in this trips game Empire So believe it or not, but we are already at the end of Part 1 of 5 of the Official Trip Report. But what will happen tomorrow. Will someone else join the explorers? Do the TPM explorers really know what the new attraction Zufari is after chatting about it on forums for the last few months? What animals will come out to play? Plus some bromance starts to form Everyone go awww....All these answers and more revealing fun will be out just after midnight tomorrow (That's just under 24 hours you know )See you then! (When all the parts are done you will see this blog entry, will have everything summarised into the one page - brilliant I know....) Mer, J.S217, James & Co. and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Thanks for an excellent part 1 Peaj, can't wait for the next instalments. I'm button presser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 oh god hope the really embarrasing photos of me arent shown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Pritchard Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 A great part 1 Peaj, it has already got me really looking forward to the next meet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsyturvy15 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Cant believe how unexcited I look for Tomb Blaster, total let down :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James & Co. Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Just noticed that in nearly all of the group photo's that Peaj is in, it looks like he is proposing Topsyturvy15, Matt 236 and EC! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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