RCCGB FORUM Message Board for Members of the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain to discuss club events and all things theme park related.    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Join! (free) >   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Loopathon 2009 Page Previous  1, 2          RCCGB FORUM Forum Index -> UK Trips View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 480 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:45 am    Post subject: I've arranged for the Monorail to open at 8.00am our our day.   _________________ Andy Hine is also known as NEV! RCCGB - THE Club for trips! UNITING COASTER ENTHUSIASTS SINCE 1988 [/url] Back to top RobinA Kiddie Poster Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Addlestone, Surrey Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 12:03 pm    Post subject: That's brilliant and it makes one old chap very happy!! Back to top bradpeet Hyper Poster Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 222 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 12:09 pm    Post subject: That's great news Nev. Although it does extend the return walk in the dark at the end of the day!  I wonder if the suggestion of parking near the barriers still makes more sense. _________________ Now counting my coasters at http://www.coastercounter.com/bradpeet - which even has the snails Back to top smiler Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 672 Location: Cheltenham Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 1:42 pm    Post subject: When we had a Rita ERS they gave us busses to go back on that was a good laugh   _________________ 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 adey Kiddie Poster Joined: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 46 Location: south manchester Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 2:38 pm    Post subject: we got our tickets on friday but we only got ones for alton towers but we booked for both days _________________ its got to be done rccgb 337 [center][url="http://www.fwauk.com/index.php?src=s1"][/url][/center] Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 480 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:06 pm    Post subject: Good news - figures are up on last year so we should create a massive 'coaster crazy' athmosphere! Hopefully all those who booked in time (tut tut those who didn't!*) have got your trip badges now?  I did a bulk of them after finishing night shift (as I wanted to catch the post) so it appears I may have sent one or two of you the wrong badge (AT instead of DMP, etc).  My apologies for that, but don't worry, just see me on the day and I'll swap them.  I have re-checked all booking forms and I have entered them into the database correctly, just stuffed the wrong badges in a couple of envelopes!   Look forward to seeing you all at the weekend. Andy *Please try and book before deadlines.  It creates so much more work!  I have to call the parks to increase numbers, pay the extra amount (for those that I have to pre-pay), and rush to get your confirmation and badges back to you.  The dates are usually advertised up to a year ahead and I normally get booking forms to you with at last 4 weeks to send them back!  So there's no excuse!!    (rant over!) _________________ Andy Hine is also known as NEV! RCCGB - THE Club for trips! UNITING COASTER ENTHUSIASTS SINCE 1988 [/url] Back to top STEALTHYBUTBAD Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 191 Location: bishops stortford hertfordshire Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:06 pm    Post subject: I'll be there Nev ! I cant wait for this one ! And yep , ill be having the lunch at Alton towers as ive never had a problem with the lunch there. _________________ Fan of all things fast : Roller Coasters , cars including the lovely Audi R8 ! Also on youtube as : coasterlover20000 Back to top RobinA Kiddie Poster Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Addlestone, Surrey Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:29 pm    Post subject: I received a Loopathon orangy badge and a green Loopathon green lunch voucher for Alton Towers. I booked for Drayton Manor as well as Alton Towers. Should I have a badge for Drayton Manor as well? Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 480 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:34 pm    Post subject: If the badge has no initials on the front (AT or DM) then it's for both days.  If it has AT or DM it is for the relevent park. Some also have SP on them and that means you have a Season Pass. Hope that clears it up for everyone. _________________ Andy Hine is also known as NEV! RCCGB - THE Club for trips! UNITING COASTER ENTHUSIASTS SINCE 1988 [/url] Back to top Nimmykins Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 841 Location: Brighton Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:27 pm    Post subject: I would have booked earlier, but we weren't sure about Paul's work situation. Should be sorted for three! Woo. _________________ Sarah RCCGB member - 2132 Plus four travelling coasters including Olympia Looping and Eurostar. Back to top mophead Junior Poster Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 74 Location: Oxford Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:32 pm    Post subject: Weather forecast for saturday Uttoxeter - cool with light rain. I'm blaming Nemisis Nick _________________ Without a safety net you're free to find serene pleasure of speed Back to top Coaster Toaster Hyper Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 258 Location: Near Swindon Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:48 pm    Post subject: It wouldnt be loopy with out rain the past years weve always had rain on one day at least i think _________________ Dan Back to top Gollum Kiddie Poster Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 10 Location: Birmingham Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:26 am    Post subject: Nimmykins wrote: I would have booked earlier, but we weren't sure about Paul's work situation. Should be sorted for three! Woo. Same here Nev, sorry chap but was waiting on friends to let me know final numbers.  Total 5 of us for each day!!!  Hope it did not cause you too much of a headache.  Top job as always, just hope Mr Postman gets my tickets to me now   Not been to either day for a couple of years, not done BOTH for over 5 years!!!   Gonna be good to catch up with some gr8 friends _________________ Martin RCCGB Membership Number 2174 Back to top Gollum Kiddie Poster Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 10 Location: Birmingham Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:10 am    Post subject: Got our tickets today!  Top job Nev as I said before Excited now   _________________ Martin RCCGB Membership Number 2174 Back to top Nimmykins Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 841 Location: Brighton Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:59 pm    Post subject: Got our three tickets, we very happy. I have to pick Paul up in London because he's working the night shift. Are you sure it's not four years Gollum? I recall Mrs Gollum's frustration with the Livin' on a prayer. _________________ Sarah RCCGB member - 2132 Plus four travelling coasters including Olympia Looping and Eurostar. Back to top Dr Cat Kiddie Poster Joined: 09 Jan 2009 Posts: 24 Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:24 am    Post subject: Got my tickets in the post last week. Cheers Nev for being so organised with everything. Really looking forward to the weekend now - only 2 days to go until the fun starts. Whoop whoop.   Can't wait to catch up with everyone again. Back to top Gollum Kiddie Poster Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 10 Location: Birmingham Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:45 pm    Post subject: Nimmykins wrote: Are you sure it's not four years Gollum? I recall Mrs Gollum's frustration with the Livin' on a prayer. LOL yeah that was it, was that only 4 years ago?  Seems longer.  I expect you have all been practising so another  rendition may be in order   _________________ Martin RCCGB Membership Number 2174 Back to top Spanners Junior Poster Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 67 Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:40 pm    Post subject: We are going up Thursday to avoid the Friday traffic. Not sure what to do on the Friday yet though.. See you all there.. Back to top stealth fan Strata Poster Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 604 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:44 pm    Post subject: Spanners wrote: We are going up Thursday to avoid the Friday traffic. Not sure what to do on the Friday yet though.. See you all there.. We are in the towers on friday. Can't get enough. _________________ Don't look at me, I'm just Human Dare to ride Hayling's Log Flume without a CAGOULE? Member #2066 Back to top Coaster Clare Junior Poster Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 89 Location: Crick Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:35 am    Post subject: looks like sun on sunday really looking forward to going now! _________________ Coaster Clare Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 480 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:58 pm    Post subject: As we can no longer exit though the Nemesis/AIR gate and have to go back to the Main Gate I have arranged for the Monorail to re-open for 30 mins after the Nemesis ERS.   _________________ Andy Hine is also known as NEV! RCCGB - THE Club for trips! UNITING COASTER ENTHUSIASTS SINCE 1988 [/url] Back to top frosty Strata Poster Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 430 Location: London Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 3:45 pm    Post subject: Andy Hine MBE wrote: As we can no longer exit though the Nemesis/AIR gate and have to go back to the Main Gate I have arranged for the Monorail to re-open for 30 mins after the Nemesis ERS.   Two exclusive monorail takeovers in a day! _________________ Steve Member of 'non rollback' Stratacoaster club 06/08. Back to top Magic Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 706 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 4:31 pm    Post subject: So 2 ERS' and 2 EMS' _________________ RCCGB Membership Number 1915 www.coastertouring.com Roller Coaster videos and much more. http://vimeo.com/channels/coastertouring NEW VIDEO: September 2009 Prater Park Back to top USfriends Hyper Poster Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 292 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:49 am    Post subject: frosty wrote: Andy Hine MBE wrote: As we can no longer exit though the Nemesis/AIR gate and have to go back to the Main Gate I have arranged for the Monorail to re-open for 30 mins after the Nemesis ERS.   Two exclusive monorail takeovers in a day! Nevs "special arrangements" rule! Has he achieved demigod ststus yet? _________________ Yankee Freeloader  Pete Rollback Queen  Lisa Back to top adey Kiddie Poster Joined: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 46 Location: south manchester Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:32 am    Post subject: well were all packed,the camping stuff is in the car and were setting of for the towers soon.and gues what? its starting to rain lol.see all at loopathon. _________________ its got to be done rccgb 337 [center][url="http://www.fwauk.com/index.php?src=s1"][/url][/center] Back to top Nemesis Nick Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 04 Apr 2008 Posts: 158 Location: Bath Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:26 am    Post subject: mophead wrote: Weather forecast for saturday Uttoxeter - cool with light rain. I'm blaming Nemisis Nick Even if I was attending Loopy, it surely wouldn't affect the weather.  I know we had gorgeous sunny days for the four trips I attended this year: SAW-Ted at Thorpe Park (March) Blackpool Bash (April) Summer Bash at Flamingo Land (July) Family Funday at Funland (September) ... you still had nice weather for Mega-GLOW-Mania in August which I didn't attend. _________________ Check out my coaster count at coaster-count.com Back to top BAGuru Hyper Poster Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 259 Location: Didsbury, Manchester and Stockport Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:32 am    Post subject: Weather forecast for Alton Towers tomorrow is..... Overcast with possibility of some showers and getting very windy throughout the day. Merchandise clothing (especially fleeces!!) will be on sale tomorrow and some lucky person will win back the money they spend with us.     See us on the Merchandise Stand at lunchtime. _________________ The Guru will see you now. Back to top mophead Junior Poster Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 74 Location: Oxford Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:34 pm    Post subject: Quote: As we can no longer exit though the Nemesis/AIR gate and have to go back to the Main Gate I have arranged for the Monorail to re-open for 30 mins after the Nemesis ERS. Can we have the cable car open as well to get from Nemisis to the entrance? _________________ Without a safety net you're free to find serene pleasure of speed Back to top bluea61 Moderator Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 863 Location: Portsmouth, Hants Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:36 pm    Post subject: mophead wrote: Can we have the cable car open as well to get from Nemisis to the entrance?   _________________ Steve RCCGB - 2355 Back to top Coaster Clare Junior Poster Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 89 Location: Crick Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:09 am    Post subject: its a well hot ride too, lol.  see u all sunday! _________________ Coaster Clare Back to top Nemesis Nick Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 04 Apr 2008 Posts: 158 Location: Bath Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:09 am    Post subject: Just checked out BBC Weather and The Weather Channel for today's forecast for Alton Towers.  According to the forecasts, it will be cloudy and windy (up to 24 mph).  One says there will be showers this afternoon. Does anyone know if certain high rides at Alton Towers have to be put out of use when the wind is above a certain strength?  I remember Saturday morning of the Blackpool Bash last year, high winds almost meant we wouldn't be able to have our ERS on PMBO, in which case they would have substituted InFusion.  As it happened, just as we were about to enter the Pleasure Beach, PMBO was able to run, and we had InFusion as a bonus as well, so ended up getting PMBO and Steeplechase (as planned) plus InFusion (bonus) all in one ERS. Whatever the weather today, I hope you all have a great day at Alton Towers, and that you'll be able to have your morning and evening ERSs as planned.  Also have a great day at Drayton Manor tomorrow. _________________ Check out my coaster count at coaster-count.com Back to top Magic Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 706 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 9:47 am    Post subject: The cable cars get shut down in high winds. _________________ RCCGB Membership Number 1915 www.coastertouring.com Roller Coaster videos and much more. http://vimeo.com/channels/coastertouring NEW VIDEO: September 2009 Prater Park Back to top Jester Site Admin Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 317 Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:53 am    Post subject: Magic wrote: The cable cars get shut down in high winds. They also get shut down when they've been on fire! _________________ Jester Membership No 1595 Member of the "First to be denied SAW by Technical Failure" club Back to top Nimmykins Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 841 Location: Brighton Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:08 am    Post subject: This topic is now locked. Please write all trip reports in the dedicated section.   _________________ Sarah RCCGB member - 2132 Plus four travelling coasters including Olympia Looping and Eurostar. 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