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The Judge · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:45 pm Post subject: USA 2008 KOASTER KRAZY

Little help here please.
This will be my second USA trip and ive decided to bring my wife (sarah j) with me its our 10th wedding aniversary. This will be her first serious coaster expedition i ask the tour group to give her the confidence and support to ride the tallest fastest rides america can offer. She has only just done Oblivion for the first time and that took a bit of blackmail although this was her 4th loopathon. It would be a real shame to have laid out 1800 quid to have her sit with the bags while we enjoy the rides.
Early next season im taking her to Thorpe for Stealth then Flamingo land for velocity then Blackpool bash so hopefully she will be ready.
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coaster-andy · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:02 pm Post subject:

I am sure that if she is wanting to ride any huge coaster she will. Take it from someone who knows there is no point making somebody do a ride if they don't want to. I did that for my wife, the Big One Blackpool, she past out. I must admit that now she will ride almost all coasters. You need to really get her to do Stealth & Rita first as if she cannot cope with any part of that I don't know how she is going to to do twice as fast as Rita or twice as high as Stealth.
I must also say Oblivion is not much out of the ground so 180ft is not looking like it. I have not done the big USA but I can say I am going to do the big one's like all others who have done it.
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The Judge · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:42 pm Post subject:

thanks for the reply andy. Im sure the wife will be fine i think she just needs some group support.
Do i seem to the only person posting about next years trip.
Who else is going?
Has anyone done any of these parks before?
What are the personal favorite rides to look out for?
I dont know about anyone else but i cant wait, its all i seem to be thinking about.
Cant wait to get back to Cedar Point.
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Bambi · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 11:29 am Post subject:

I used to be very scared of rollercoasters, and the one thing that cured me was the big one at Blackpool! Do that and she will be fine.
I went to Florida last year and did them all and havent looked back!
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bradpeet · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 2:16 pm Post subject:

There are quite a few of us going on this trip lol. It was over subscribed to the extent that Nev went back to renegotiate and was able to accommodate everybody who had applied. (Thanks again Nev Very Happy

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It will be my first trip overseas with the club - and I have not visited any of these parks previously. So, I am hoping to ride 50 coasters that I have never ridden before. I'm getting excited and nervous about the trip just writing this Surprised

butler · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 6:00 pm Post subject:

I went on my 1st USA trip in 2004. THis is now my 3rd. the parks we are going to are exceptional. It will be a trip of a life time. With the most amazing one off experiences.

Butler

coaster-andy · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 6:12 pm Post subject:

This is my first USA trip with RCCGB and my first USA trip full stop. I have done one big trip with this club back in to 2003. That gave me my love or coasters and now the more I ride the more I love. I must say the reason for doing this trip as everyone I have spoken to , who have done the parks, say how great that these parks are. So really looking forward to this trip in 2008.
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Steven Burns · Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1777

The wrestler Mick Foley speaks very highly of Knoebels, Hershey Park and Kennywood. He is like a hero to me, as a wrestling legend and an ACE Member. I read about the parks in his autobiography's. I`m Excited as i`m ticking off more of the parks on his list.

I was not planning to do this trip but Carol talked me into applying. I was going to save myself and apply for Nev`s European trip. Now i`m really pleased i went for this trip. Would be strange now not doing the club USA trip. It makes my year now. This will be my fourth USA club trip.
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Sarah J · Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:30 pm Post subject:

butler · Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:53 pm Post subject:

Cedar point is a great park. In my opinion Knobeles is buy far the best park overall on the trip. They have the best milkshakes. WhenI went in 2004 we did a gane called the ice cream challange. I will not say too much about it. But it is the most fun you can have while eating ice cream.

Butler

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kingda ka is a awesome ride, it may look a little crazy but is a whole lot of fun Smile

plus in the same park you have an amazing woodie for desert Razz

nemesis scribe · Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 11:36 am Post subject: Re: USA 2008 KOASTER KRAZY

The Judge · Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:59 pm Post subject: mmm ice cream challenge

A food type challenge, bring it on. you are talking to the only man to eat 2 belly buster breakfasts at lindsey oil refinery shutdown 2 years ago. i got my name on the wall and my photo taken and everything. i also ate 2 full fish dinners at steels corner house restaurant cleethorpes before bieng asked to leave. So any wussy ice cream challenge dont seem that bad. Although i have lost three stones in weight since then my belly may have shrunk.
Although a nasty afterthought does it involve eating icecream on a turbulant ride cos if thats the case im screwed.
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coaster-andy · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:41 am Post subject:

Just a question hope someone will answer me. The January payment for this trip., I think I remember that it is due on the 2nd of Jan. With Christmas post is there a few days leeway. I ask so I know when I need to post my first payment. The cheque will be cleared from my bank as I send it which is good.
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Amberrider · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:32 pm Post subject:

Hi Coaster-Andy,

Because 2nd January will be just after the Christmas post, and just in case there are any more postal strikes, I'm going to post my payment at the end of November to be on the safe side.

coaster-andy · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:13 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the reply Amberrider. I have just posted mine I think I put correct details on cheque if not Andy will post it back to me.
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Coaster Clare · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:16 am Post subject:

Hi

Please can someone give me the dates for the USA trip 2008 as my husband has booked on and i have to book time off work.

Sorry to b a pain guys

Clare Wright
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Sarah J · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:11 pm Post subject:

Hi Claire

The dates for USA 2008 are 7th - 15th June.

Hope this helps.

Sarah
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Coaster Clare · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:38 pm Post subject:

cheers

i have had to book the time off work as i have got to look after kids while my husband has some fun.

Not fair!!

Maybe next time.

Clare Wright
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Tic Tac · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject:

It is may first time to the States for big coasters too. I get very nervous before any new coaster but i usually get off saying that wasn't so bad let do it again!!

See you soon

Tic Tac

coaster-andy · Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:00 pm Post subject:

As I know Andy Hine is well behind with RCCGB stuff at the moment. I will not fill his Email box anymore than it already is as this question may get lost in there. I was wondering do we get a receipt of payment notification as I have just sent my second payment for the trip. I may have also made a error on payment name as I put USA 2008 and not USA Trip 2008. We all have bad days and forgetfulness.
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Paul H. · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 6:01 pm Post subject:

mook1975 · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 5:38 pm Post subject: please help me ive lost me letter

hello, can anyone help me as i have been my normal pickle head self and lost letter, when and how much dosh do i have to send in january?????? hope some clever stick can help a dullard like me, i am so lame its not even funny. cheers, i will buy a beer for whoever gets back to me quickest on the first night of trip!!!

stevencaine · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:11 pm Post subject:

A cheque for Â£400 made payable to the usa trip and the address is usa trip Rccgb po box 235 Uxbridge middlesex ub10 otf deadline 2nd January

mook1975 · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:29 pm Post subject: beers on me then steven caine

ta muchly for that, top banana!!!!! i will post today, i will be the one with 3d glasses on 7th june :-p

Paul H. · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:01 pm Post subject:

I have just checked my bank account and my cheque was cashed yesterday........

Its getting closer every day!

Laughing

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Andy Hine MBE · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:41 am Post subject:

Hi, receipts are not normally sent (keeps Admin costs down - and subsequently trip cost down!)

What I normally do is contact those who haven't paid!!
So if I don't contact you in the next few days you are fine - but if you are one of the eight who's payment I haven't yet received I may be speaking with you very soon!! Twisted Evil

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coaster-andy · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:00 am Post subject:

I am glad to hear it is heathrow. Meens I can stay home and sleep for free and no extra cost to me. I have just posted cheque 2 now all I need to raise is spending money for the trip.
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Tom · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:26 pm Post subject:

Tom · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:23 pm Post subject:

Does anyone have the following info:

Departure time and terminal on 7th (heard dep time is 8.55am)

Arrival time and terminal on 15th (heard arr time is 9.15am)

(Am trying to plan my journey down to heathrow, hotel etc.)

Coaster Police · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:17 pm Post subject:

Haha, well i think to be honest I could make more than a simple Pound on the bet, as I know there's a regular crew that hang out in the bar!

I am not sure of the flight times, as originally we were going to be flying back from Detroit. I understand that BA now don't fly from Detroit so it could be from Chicago now. Until the final flight information is sent, I'm not really sure Sad

The outbound flight is to New York (Newark). There are 2 each day, 08:55 and 14:40 i think, and they go from LHR T4, but thats all i know.
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bradpeet · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject:

I need to make similar plans.

I've considered spending a few days in Lodon before the trip - in which case I'll find a hotel within the city somewhere, and plan how to get to Heathrow on the morning.

However, if there are a few people planning in staying in an airport hotel for the night before the flight I would probably modify that plan to join them.

So - who is planning on staying in an airport hotel? And does anybody have a recommendation as to which hotel to use pleae?

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Paul H. · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:08 pm Post subject:

I will be flying down the day before so if anyone will be visiting a bar to keep the bartender in employment I would be interested.
Has anyone a suggestions for a hotel?
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Coaster Police · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:17 pm Post subject:

Its funny Ryan...

My pound bet was soley based on your attendance Laughing

Unfortunately i wont be there, as i'm heading out a week early! But i'll catch up with you in the evening for a couple of simple beers Smile

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

I wouldnt start planning timings yet as the flights will be departing from the new Heathrow Terminal 5! so its possible that timings will change with the transfer of terminals. On top of this (as already stated) BA have scrapped using Detriot as a flight base!

Every US flight I've done with the club (7 now WOW!) has left between 9AM and Midday (ish) so expect to at the airpot for an early leave on that day!

Barry

And those still worried, I can confirm that the parks on the trip are the top top parks! I could spend a week at kenobels just on their bumper cars!!! (notice bumper cars not dodgems!

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amigasat · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:38 pm Post subject:

The flight out is the 08.55 BA185 arriving in Newark at 11.35AM but as with The Coaster Police I won't be on it as i'll already be out there but will meet you all at Newark.

I got the details from Guru Gareth so I could arrange the return of our hire vehicle on time.

See you all soon

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Tom · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:13 pm Post subject:

Swish. Well, I've booked my hotel. If you move quick you can get a Travelodge within 3 miles for Â£29 for the night. There's nothing left for Terminal 5 but there's one in Feltham. If you miss out on that then the next nearest is Staines (4 miles.) As far as I can tell, everywhere else charges significantly more than Â£29.

I didn't bother adding the breakfast since I'd imagine there'll be some available on the plane. Can always grab a snack in the airport too.

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c anderson · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:44 pm Post subject:

Liquid breakfast for Ryan ? is that Milk ?, would not be anything stronger would it?
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