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Peanut · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 9:38 pm Post subject: Thinking of joining

Hi, i'm thinking of joining in the new year, but have a few questions i hope someone can answer Smile

I'm 21, f, from Birmingham.
Absolutely love coasters, i've recently been to cedar point, which was awesome, so much choice!

Just wondered roughly how many active members there are and what's the average age?
Is there a usa trip every year as this would probably sell the club to me? Very Happy

Cheers
Rach Smile

Wildthing · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:39 pm Post subject:

Hi, to answer your questions. I am unsure how many active members there are(the chairman will know, Andy Hine but I would say in excess of 1000) BUT at the two main trips Blackpool and Alton Towers we have in excess of 300 members turn up, the age group are from babies to pensioners, all are welcome!! Secondly USA trips are every year, even years(2008 etc) a mini trip of about 8 days and odd years(2009 etc) a main trip of about 15 days. Costs range from £1300-£2000 all inclusive except for spending money. Hope this helps and you do join our fun packed club of coaster nuts. Cool

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Rogue · Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865

Hi Rach

Welcome to the board

I'm not sure about total members but I know that Blackpool Bash for example has around 350 attendees.

The ages of people in the club vary from babies and toddlers right the way up to 60's (I think, possibly some older). There are a lot of people in the club around the same age as you so if you joined there are plenty of people to socialise with.

I've been in the club since 2004 and there has been a USA trip every year, although not been on one yet myself unfortunately.

The people in the club are a great bunch of people and I have never once regretted joining from the friends I have made and experiences I have had.

Take a look around the message board and around the club website to get a feel for what the trips are like. For this years USA trip there has been a day by day trip report on the website and also pictures to accompany.

From my experience I'd say join, you won't regret it Smile

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stevencaine · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:53 pm Post subject:

JOIN its the best club ever you will have a blast the club trips are fantastic Laughing

Ive made so many friends,and ridden so many different coasters which i probably would not have done before you wont regret the day you joined
See you on a club trip real soon Wink

bluemoonies · New poster Joined: 23 Sep 2009 Posts: 4 Location: telford

Hi rach

I am joining next yr as well

I live in Telford so not to far from you a bit older at 34, but i believe women say men never grow up Very Happy

been to the USA lots with a past job and hope to do a trip with the club as well.

gaz
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krusty_the_clown · Site Admin Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 317

Hi Rachel and Gaz,

Firstly welcome to the board.

To attend most USA trips you need to book in the membership year previous to the trip

As the trip is usually in the summer months and flights need to be booked well in advance the cut off is usually some time around the October before

So if you wish to attend next years week long trip you would need to join this year to be able to book.

I'm sure someone else can confirm the cut off date for this year

The parks being visited are (TBC)

Michigans Adventure
Indiana Beach
Holiday Word
Cedar Point
Kings Island

Nimmykins · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:18 am Post subject:

Hi Rach

You'll find a great group of people in your age group on club trips.

Hope you join and enjoy the fun.

Welcome to the board.
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Magic · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 3:02 pm Post subject:

Peanut · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:25 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info guys, am definitely joining now! Hope to see some of you at a park Very Happy

Happy Helen · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:41 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the board,Rach.

I am 29, so I am around your age.

I joined in 2007 and I have been to Oakwood, Blackpool and Alton Towers.

Hope you will join as everyone is very friendly and there will be plenty of people to get talking to.

Helen

Peanut · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:56 pm Post subject:

Just posted out a joining form. Will be attending sundays loopathon at Drayton Manor, so hopefully will see some of you there! Haven't been to DM for about 4 years so should be great! Very Happy

Rach

Peanut · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:59 pm Post subject:

oh yeah, please feel free to add me on facebook http://www.facebook.com/rjreeve
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BAGuru · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:32 pm Post subject:

Welcome to The Club

Say hi when you're on a club trip.

Gareth
BA Guru
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stealth fan · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:07 pm Post subject:

Welcome aboard, Rach.
Hope you enjoy your time with us and see you on a trip soon. Very Happy

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STEALTHYBUTBAD · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:59 pm Post subject:

Hi rach ,
Welcome to the board and hope to meet u at a coaster trip soon Smile

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jh_dempsey · Kiddie Poster Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 11

Welcome to the club. I only joined this year myself and have already met loads of great people, of all ages. Im only 23 and ive met quite a few people round my age, and quite a few older than me (much older in some cases!). Im sure you'll do the same

Come and say Hi at Drayton Manor on Sunday! Smile

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Happy Helen · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:31 pm Post subject:

Peanut · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 5:43 pm Post subject:

Had a marvellous time at DM yesterday, met quite a few people. Everyone seems really friendly!
Can't wait for the BP Bash. Love the woodies at BP Very Happy

Also just sent out my deposit for usa Very Happy

Rach

Bonsai Warrior · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:59 pm Post subject:

Hi Rach,
great to meet you at DM yesterday, glad you enjoyed the trip, see you at Blackpool (don't forget your toga!) Very Happy

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