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UNITING COASTER ENTHUSIASTS SINCE 1988 [/url] Back to top nemesis scribe Moderator Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 726 Location: Birmingham Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:16 pm    Post subject: Ahhhhhhh thats excellent news Nev!!!!! So pleased to hear the usual FUN format will not be changed. Hmmmmm, this means that i willl have to camp for the first time ever at Oaky this year as promised . .  .DOH!!!!!   Ad _________________ RCCGB Club Member #1908 Back to top stealth fan Strata Poster Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 604 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:53 pm    Post subject: Glad things have'nt changed as far as the trip goes. _________________ Don't look at me, I'm just Human Dare to ride Hayling's Log Flume without a CAGOULE? Member #2066 Back to top Rough Rider Strata Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 403 Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:16 pm    Post subject: nemesis scribe wrote: Ahhhhhhh thats excellent news Nev!!!!! So pleased to hear the usual FUN format will not be changed. Hmmmmm, this means that i willl have to camp for the first time ever at Oaky this year as promised . .  .DOH!!!!!   Ad You will love camp Oaky The atmosphere is fantastic, whether it is raining or not..................................just enjoy the bbq's and the shed full of tinnys around the numerous camp fires. Ryan _________________ Roll on 2011 "RATTLER" here we come!! DENISE DINN LARRICK & CHARLIE BOY, WALK ON WATER. "RATTLER" LIVES ON. You haven't ridden a coaster till you've ridden "RATTLER" "RYAN"......One of the original "MUSKEGON 4" Back to top Jester Site Admin Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 317 Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:36 pm    Post subject: Rough Rider wrote: You will love camp Oaky The atmosphere is fantastic, whether it is raining or not..................................just enjoy the bbq's and the shed full of tinnys around the numerous camp fires. Ryan And Ryan forgot to say ... the hillarious entertainment just watching people putting up their tents! _________________ Jester Membership No 1595 Member of the "First to be denied SAW by Technical Failure" club Back to top nemesis scribe Moderator Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 726 Location: Birmingham Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:47 pm    Post subject: Jester wrote: Rough Rider wrote: You will love camp Oaky The atmosphere is fantastic, whether it is raining or not..................................just enjoy the bbq's and the shed full of tinnys around the numerous camp fires. Ryan And Ryan forgot to say ... the hillarious entertainment just watching people putting up their tents! Hmmmm i presume this will be ME this year hahaha . . . I'm sure some helpful folk out there will give me a hand . . .   _________________ RCCGB Club Member #1908 Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 480 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 3:44 pm    Post subject: Special deal for Club members who want to stay at Bluestones (right next door to Megafobia!).   If you want to stay between 8th August - 11th August. (Arrival on Friday 8th August, Departure on Monday 11th August) Accommodation Ramsey Lodge (2 Bedroom, detached, 2 storey) Sleeps 4. Normal price £689. RCCGB price £516.75 (saving £172.25) Skomer Lodge (3 bedroom, detached, 2 storey) Sleeps 6.  Normal price £930.  RCCGB price £697.50 (Saving £232.50) 1 Bedroom Cottage.  Sleeps 2.  Normal price £379. RCCGB price £284.25 (Saving £94.75) Executive Studio Apartment (Includes Half Board) Sleeps 2. Normal price £524. RCCGB price £393 (saving £131) Dinas Lodge (4 Bedroom, single storey) Sleeps 8.  Normal price £775. RCCGB price £581.25 (Saving £193.75) Price is per accommodation unit for the entire 3 night stay not per person.   All Bluestone guests are entitled to exclusive access to Blue Lagoon on Saturdays between 9am - 12pm and free access at all other times. (Blue Lagoon is available to day visitors for £12.95 for a 3 hour session and for those who are at Camp Oakwood, you can enjoy the Blue Lagoon for just £9.75 if 20 or more book (and pay) as a group. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and is only valid until 30th April 2008. Check the website for Bluestone details: www.bluestonewales.com Please mention RCCGB when booking. _________________ Andy Hine is also known as NEV! RCCGB - THE Club for trips! UNITING COASTER ENTHUSIASTS SINCE 1988 [/url] Back to top Paul H. Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 154 Location: Seat 4, Phoenix is definately better,Knoebels Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:48 am    Post subject: Rough Rider wrote: nemesis scribe wrote: Ahhhhhhh thats excellent news Nev!!!!! So pleased to hear the usual FUN format will not be changed. Hmmmmm, this means that i willl have to camp for the first time ever at Oaky this year as promised . .  .DOH!!!!!   Ad You will love camp Oaky The atmosphere is fantastic, whether it is raining or not..................................just enjoy the bbq's and the shed full of tinnys around the numerous camp fires. Ryan Does the BBQ fun include the bit where Dan sets fire to everything? _________________ RCCGB Mem no 948   "Official Club Nobody" Don't look at me I'm a monster Back to top frosty Strata Poster Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 430 Location: London Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:00 pm    Post subject: First year as a club member so never done Mega-GLOW-Mania before. During the bash festivities I will have to seek advice on all things Mega such as camp oakwood (tent) or bluestones accomodation (in which case I will need to find others to share), the art of tent erecting before and after collapse(!!!), barbeque specialities aka burnt offerings, and so much more! _________________ Steve Member of 'non rollback' Stratacoaster club 06/08. Back to top smiler Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 672 Location: Cheltenham Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 4:01 pm    Post subject: frosty wrote: First year as a club member so never done Mega-GLOW-Mania before. Youll have so much fun camping its great normaly someone put something on here and youll get all the info from here. At the end of the camping people put some money in a enverlope to say thank you to Oakwood for useing there field etc. All info will be postted on here so no to worry   _________________ Naked roller coaster world record holder 2004 Biggest ghost hunter record holder 2006 Photos updated (14/12/09) Winter wounderland and the O2 fair Flicr photos update (14/12/09) Video update (03/11/09) Back to top bluea61 Moderator Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 863 Location: Portsmouth, Hants Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:31 am    Post subject: Is anybody interested in the Blue Lagoon? _________________ Steve RCCGB - 2355 Back to top Regatta Kiddie Poster Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 33 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:56 pm    Post subject: bluea61 wrote: Is anybody interested in the Blue Lagoon? WOT!! Miss Camp Oakwood?? No chance. Nimmy, as soon as you start the list - put Andy and me down, please!!   Ryan - are you planning to melt some more plastic cutlery on the BBQ this year? If so, give me a chance to get the camera ready this time, please.   _________________ Retired??? You must be joking! Back to top Rough Rider Strata Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 403 Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:19 pm    Post subject: Regatta wrote: bluea61 wrote: Is anybody interested in the Blue Lagoon? WOT!! Miss Camp Oakwood?? No chance. Nimmy, as soon as you start the list - put Andy and me down, please!!   Ryan - are you planning to melt some more plastic cutlery on the BBQ this year? If so, give me a chance to get the camera ready this time, please.   Hi my darling "REGATTA" (Ha! copyrite about the name   ) Yes as usual please bring this year some metal / steel cutlery I must be the only person who tries to cook BBQ with PLASTIC CUTLERY FOR THE SECOND YEAR ON THE TROTT Ryan _________________ Roll on 2011 "RATTLER" here we come!! DENISE DINN LARRICK & CHARLIE BOY, WALK ON WATER. "RATTLER" LIVES ON. You haven't ridden a coaster till you've ridden "RATTLER" "RYAN"......One of the original "MUSKEGON 4" Back to top c anderson Hyper Poster Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 274 Location: Ashford Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:00 am    Post subject: I thought that you enjoyed the food with melted plastic better _________________ Regards C Anderson Back to top bluea61 Moderator Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 863 Location: Portsmouth, Hants Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:33 am    Post subject: I'm camping as usual don't worry. The Blue Lagoon is a swimming pool/indoor water park that we could do on the Sunday. Just an idea? _________________ Steve RCCGB - 2355 Back to top Coaster Toaster Hyper Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 258 Location: Near Swindon Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:04 pm    Post subject: id be up for the sun ste Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 480 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:10 pm    Post subject: Just to let you know, I sent the Mega-GLOW-Mania invitations today.  You should get them Tues/Wed. Look forward to seeing you there. _________________ Andy Hine is also known as NEV! RCCGB - THE Club for trips! UNITING COASTER ENTHUSIASTS SINCE 1988 [/url] Back to top Wozza Kiddie Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 35 Location: UK Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:44 am    Post subject: Best start stocking up on the glowing stuff then!!! Back to top bluea61 Moderator Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 863 Location: Portsmouth, Hants Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:09 am    Post subject: Hmm, may have to buy new glowing t-shirt. _________________ Steve RCCGB - 2355 Back to top bradpeet Hyper Poster Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 222 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:01 pm    Post subject: I got my invite today   I just need to get my mate to decide whether he is coming with me or not now. Has anybody any ideas for 'extension trips' (hint hint)  Coney Beach and Barry Island hardly seem worth re-visiting.  Looking at the roller coaster database, Brean and Weston-Super-Mare seem the only sensible possibilities for those of us from the North. _________________ Now counting my coasters at http://www.coastercounter.com/bradpeet - which even has the snails Back to top Rogue Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865 Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:44 pm    Post subject: Got my invite today too, just gotta wait til payday now   _________________ Rachel Membership Number 2210a "Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time" Back to top stealth fan Strata Poster Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 604 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:44 pm    Post subject: Yep, got ours here in Stubbington aswell   _________________ Don't look at me, I'm just Human Dare to ride Hayling's Log Flume without a CAGOULE? Member #2066 Back to top Nimmykins Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 841 Location: Brighton Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:08 pm    Post subject: Mine arrived too, but Paul and I will not be attending. Please note, although the invitation says Sarah B, it's Ian who's organising camp. _________________ Sarah RCCGB member - 2132 Plus four travelling coasters including Olympia Looping and Eurostar. Back to top frosty Strata Poster Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 430 Location: London Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:53 pm    Post subject: Hi Sarah, it'a a shame you and Paul can't make Oakwood. The last time I saw you both was at the blackpool bash. I guess the next time may now be Loopathon? I'm still pondering attending Mega-glow-mania and trying the camp oakwood experience, but nothings certain just yet. If I do the 'camping' bit then I will need to buy all the bits 'n' pieces. Tents go up real easy, right The ten pin bowling and crystal maze challenge sounds great. It may be time for the Frosty 'spinners' to knock those pins a' flying - virtual FB bowling has nothing on the real thing. As to transport, unless there's space on offer with others heading out from London, then I will take the car, which will have space for 3-4 others. I'm not sure what time people normally arrive at the camp site, but that may be explained once I email for details as per the invite. So, if anyone is contemplating going to Oakwood on the Friday, heading out from London along the M4 route, and their transport is not fully planned out, feel free to msg me. _________________ Steve Member of 'non rollback' Stratacoaster club 06/08. Back to top Auntie Murial Moderator Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 677 Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight and Tilehurst, Berkshire Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:13 pm    Post subject: frosty wrote: I'm still pondering attending Mega-glow-mania and trying the camp oakwood experience, but nothings certain just yet. If I do the 'camping' bit then I will need to buy all the bits 'n' pieces. Tents go up real easy, right There are always lots of members around that can help with putting up tentage, however if you have not yet purchased one i would highly reccomend buying a quickdraw tent.  you can find these on the Argos website ! Ian _________________ Auntie Murial - Ianto James Gulliver Plus 9 Travelling Coasters including Eurostar and Olympia Looping ! Rccgb Membership number 2089 Back to top Nimmykins Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 841 Location: Brighton Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:15 pm    Post subject: I'll think of you all while I paddle in the Indian Ocean. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl...87017847121.0004519ced8188d27344c _________________ Sarah RCCGB member - 2132 Plus four travelling coasters including Olympia Looping and Eurostar. Back to top stevencaine Strata Poster Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 445 Location: Egham Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:45 pm    Post subject: Nimmykins wrote: I'll think of you all while I paddle in the Indian Ocean. Yep hopefully we wont be paddleing at camp Oakwood Back to top BAGuru Hyper Poster Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 259 Location: Didsbury, Manchester and Stockport Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:38 pm    Post subject: I'm not going to be able to attend this trip I have tried to get the time off and unfortunately I'm having to work instead   I will be thinking of you all having fun down there   And I hope the weather is good for y'all, especially those brave souls in Camp Oakwood   Have a few rides on Mega for me.   See you all at Loopathon       _________________ The Guru will see you now. Back to top smiler Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 672 Location: Cheltenham Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:13 am    Post subject: Dont forget as many glow sticks as poasble as the glowstick fireworks display will be back bigger and better on the campsite after the ERS    Less then a week to go _________________ Naked roller coaster world record holder 2004 Biggest ghost hunter record holder 2006 Photos updated (14/12/09) Winter wounderland and the O2 fair Flicr photos update (14/12/09) Video update (03/11/09) Back to top Paul H. Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 154 Location: Seat 4, Phoenix is definately better,Knoebels Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:43 am    Post subject: BAGuru wrote: I'm not going to be able to attend this trip I have tried to get the time off and unfortunately I'm having to work instead   I will be thinking of you all having fun down there   And I hope the weather is good for y'all, especially those brave souls in Camp Oakwood   Have a few rides on Mega for me.   See you all at Loopathon       I am in the same situation as the Guru, I have to go away with work that weekend which is a real shame. Good luck to everyone who is going and I will see you at AT in October   _________________ RCCGB Mem no 948   "Official Club Nobody" Don't look at me I'm a monster Back to top c anderson Hyper Poster Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 274 Location: Ashford Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:52 pm    Post subject: We als cannot manage to get to Oakwood this year. We hope that Megaphobia is repaired in time for you to have the normal fantastic time at Oakwood. See you all on another occassion. _________________ Regards C Anderson Last edited by c anderson on Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:44 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top Rogue Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865 Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:57 pm    Post subject: Whats the news on Meggys repair? Is it still down at the moment? _________________ Rachel Membership Number 2210a "Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time" Back to top Auntie Murial Moderator Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 677 Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight and Tilehurst, Berkshire Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:37 pm    Post subject: It is up & running, it only went down for a short while, i have checked with the park. Ian _________________ Auntie Murial - Ianto James Gulliver Plus 9 Travelling Coasters including Eurostar and Olympia Looping ! Rccgb Membership number 2089 Back to top frosty Strata Poster Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 430 Location: London Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:05 pm    Post subject: That's great news. It's my first Mega-Glow-Mania and I don't want another 'Maverick' incident   I was really looking forward to riding Maverick but unfortunately it was not running during our coaster-krazy visit to Cedar Point. _________________ Steve Member of 'non rollback' Stratacoaster club 06/08. Back to top stealth fan Strata Poster Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 604 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:12 pm    Post subject: This proves that wood IS good. This, I think, Is the first downtime Meggie has had. Glad it's up and running for our trip. Not long now folks   _________________ Don't look at me, I'm just Human Dare to ride Hayling's Log Flume without a CAGOULE? Member #2066 Back to top Auntie Murial Moderator Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 677 Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight and Tilehurst, Berkshire Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:37 am    Post subject: On screamscape it says that there was a small fire on the rides lift motor!! The park did not mention this when i spoke to them yesterday but they did say it is up and running again.  It apparantly cancelled another club's ERS. _________________ Auntie Murial - Ianto James Gulliver Plus 9 Travelling Coasters including Eurostar and Olympia Looping ! Rccgb Membership number 2089 Back to top STEALTHYBUTBAD Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 191 Location: bishops stortford hertfordshire Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:09 pm    Post subject: only 2 days of work let till friday when im gonna be making way down the rollercoaster that is the M4 to my place of stay for the weekend. Im thinking of going to the campsite on the friday night to see the camping people. And then its time to do my favourite woodie of em all - Megafobia ! getting a bit excited as i write this. See u either on the friday night or if not , on saturday morning ! _________________ Fan of all things fast : Roller Coasters , cars including the lovely Audi R8 ! Also on youtube as : coasterlover20000 Back to top smiler Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 672 Location: Cheltenham Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:24 pm    Post subject: May be something to do for people on the way back down south from wales. Carters have set up on the seafront at Weston Super Mare, running from 2nd August 2008 - 25th Aug... Rides in attendance: Ark Carousel Chairoplane Dodgems Dive Bomber Park Swings Skid Steam Yachts Juvenile rides Antique arcade & games etc. If you haven't seen them, Carters have a beautifully preserved collection of classic fairground attractions, engines, vehicles - all restored & maintained in stunning condition. _________________ Naked roller coaster world record holder 2004 Biggest ghost hunter record holder 2006 Photos updated (14/12/09) Winter wounderland and the O2 fair Flicr photos update (14/12/09) Video update (03/11/09) Back to top Auntie Murial Moderator Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 677 Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight and Tilehurst, Berkshire Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:32 pm    Post subject: Carters are fantastic.  They have four fairs in Reading every year!  A fantastic piece of heritage. _________________ Auntie Murial - Ianto James Gulliver Plus 9 Travelling Coasters including Eurostar and Olympia Looping ! Rccgb Membership number 2089 Back to top smiler Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 672 Location: Cheltenham Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:12 pm    Post subject: Any one who is visting barry island on the way there or back and who likes there play parks could visit this little fun park. http://www.ukrides.info/ridgerider.htm _________________ Naked roller coaster world record holder 2004 Biggest ghost hunter record holder 2006 Photos updated (14/12/09) Winter wounderland and the O2 fair Flicr photos update (14/12/09) Video update (03/11/09) Back to top bluea61 Moderator Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 863 Location: Portsmouth, Hants Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:09 am    Post subject: That looks excellent, tick!! _________________ Steve RCCGB - 2355 Back to top Mozza Kiddie Poster Joined: 18 Mar 2008 Posts: 10 Location: Swansea, Wales Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:15 pm    Post subject: Oakwood will be my 1st trip with the club for 3 years. I'll see you all there in the pouring rain on Sat.'' _________________ "Alcohol.  The cause of & solution 2; All of lifes problems!" 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