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Or Carol direct isn't it _________________ My Site www.freewebs.com/big-Stevie-b/ Photo Site www.flickr.com/photos/stevie-b/collections/ RCCGB No. 2293 Back to top smiler Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 672 Location: Cheltenham Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:22 am    Post subject: Not long guys looking forward to it now   _________________ 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: Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:17 am    Post subject: Don't think we'll make all of it this year, have to see whats going on. Would like to go to Drayton to do Troublesome Trucks. _________________ Steve RCCGB - 2355 Back to top smiler Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 672 Location: Cheltenham Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:42 pm    Post subject: Mate come to Drayton just to that coaster is good enough its a fantastic coaster im sure Adam will agree   _________________ 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 nemesis scribe Moderator Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 726 Location: Birmingham Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:45 pm    Post subject: smiler wrote: Mate come to Drayton just to that coaster is good enough its a fantastic coaster im sure Adam will agree   Troublesome Trucks???? Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yes, a top coaster - arrrrrrr make no mistake!!!!   Make it so Steve!! Troublesome Adem   _________________ RCCGB Club Member #1908 Back to top stevencaine Strata Poster Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 445 Location: Egham Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:29 pm    Post subject: Steve can you let Pete and Carol know i will travel up with you are we going the Friday or the Saturday, Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 480 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:52 pm    Post subject: Invites posted this morning. _________________ Andy Hine is also known as NEV! RCCGB - THE Club for trips! UNITING COASTER ENTHUSIASTS SINCE 1988 [/url] Back to top Steven Burns Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1777 Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:55 pm    Post subject: Sorry dude, i did get your facebook message. Was gonna reply but was doing stuff. That's fine about the lift mate. You need to contact Smiler about staying with us. As me, Vicci, Pete and Carol are staying at the same place. You need to confirm with Rich. Ill message you with details later but leaving early on the Friday. Can you get to Carols area? As they are picking me and Vicci up from Stansted on our return from Spain around mid-day. _________________ My Site www.freewebs.com/big-Stevie-b/ Photo Site www.flickr.com/photos/stevie-b/collections/ RCCGB No. 2293 Back to top oblivion Junior Poster Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 66 Location: morecambe Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:33 pm    Post subject: Me and simon will definatly be there for both parks this year and our first time at peakstones as well! Back to top stealth fan Strata Poster Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 604 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:23 pm    Post subject: Me and Mum hopefully will be there, but camping at the Star. _________________ Don't look at me, I'm just Human Dare to ride Hayling's Log Flume without a CAGOULE? Member #2066 Back to top smiler Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 672 Location: Cheltenham Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:40 pm    Post subject: [quote="Big Stevie B"] You need to contact Smiler about staying with us. As me, Vicci, Pete and Carol are staying at the same place. You need to confirm with Rich. quote] Hes in the same caravan as you mate all sorted. Invite got this morning anyone having Altons wounderfull lunch this year   _________________ 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 Steven Burns Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1777 Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:04 pm    Post subject: Cool lol, just remember our dibs! lol _________________ My Site www.freewebs.com/big-Stevie-b/ Photo Site www.flickr.com/photos/stevie-b/collections/ RCCGB No. 2293 Back to top STEALTHYBUTBAD Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 191 Location: bishops stortford hertfordshire Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:03 pm    Post subject: stansted airport eh sevie b ? thats about ten minutes from my house. Am looing forward to loopy even though ill only be doing the saturday this year as im off to paris for a few days on the sunday   _________________ Fan of all things fast : Roller Coasters , cars including the lovely Audi R8 ! Also on youtube as : coasterlover20000 Back to top Sir_LANs-a-lot Kiddie Poster Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 46 Location: In a queue line somewhere probably.. Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 11:22 am    Post subject: smiler wrote: Invite got this morning anyone having Altons wounderfull lunch this year   Heh.. Oh dear, I fear I may have made a mistake in choosing the Alton Lunch... Not having done a Loopathon before (I know, I know... shame on ME!, but there were extenuating circumstances...), I thought I'd go for the whole 'experience'. Looking forward to the Dark ERS on Nemmy though _________________ [Sir_LANs-a-lot] Back to top stealth fan Strata Poster Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 604 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 11:43 am    Post subject: We wont be be falling for the sausage roll with no sausage trick. Drayton Manor's buffet is a different matter though, always a good spread, and it's real food Oh, and looking foward to the rides too. It mentions Rita in the itinery as part of the ERS in the morning, s that so, or is it straight after Oblivion? _________________ Don't look at me, I'm just Human Dare to ride Hayling's Log Flume without a CAGOULE? Member #2066 Back to top oblivion Junior Poster Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 66 Location: morecambe Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 4:22 pm    Post subject: Got the invite this morning, won't be having the lunch at Alton though! Hope the weather improves for the trip but i'm looking forward to it no matter what coz havn't seen everyone since Blackpool. x Back to top smiler Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 672 Location: Cheltenham Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 4:51 pm    Post subject: stealth fan wrote: It mentions Rita in the itinery as part of the ERS in the morning, s that so, or is it straight after Oblivion? The oblivion may well be shared with hotel guess as there in the park from 9 as me and jess went last week. After Spinball etc we went to Rita at bout 9:40 and already there was quite a big que even before the que lines open so not sure most probs like the malestrom take over its there if you wish to do it. _________________ 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 Rogue Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865 Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 7:56 pm    Post subject: Haha, definitely won't be having the Alton Towers buffet, I already made that mistake once!! _________________ Rachel Membership Number 2210a "Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time" Back to top bradpeet Hyper Poster Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 223 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:05 pm    Post subject: So last year was my first loopathon.  But I don't see what was wrong with the Alton Towers buffet. I also don't see why everybody raves about the one at Drayton manor - especially since they ran out of food last year! _________________ Now counting my coasters at http://www.coastercounter.com/bradpeet - which even has the snails Back to top frosty Strata Poster Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 430 Location: London Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:23 pm    Post subject: My first Loopy and it will be my first visit to Alton and Drayton (gasp), so I was going to opt for Alton's finest quisine! Now I'm wondering if I should give it a miss. It can't be that bad can it? _________________ Steve Member of 'non rollback' Stratacoaster club 06/08. Back to top Steven Burns Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1777 Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:11 pm    Post subject: frosty wrote: My first Loopy and it will be my first visit to Alton and Drayton (gasp), so I was going to opt for Alton's finest quisine! Now I'm wondering if I should give it a miss. It can't be that bad can it? Not being nasty because Nev and the park have arranged it for us. But on my past experience. MISS IT ! Draytons buffet is lush! _________________ My Site www.freewebs.com/big-Stevie-b/ Photo Site www.flickr.com/photos/stevie-b/collections/ RCCGB No. 2293 Back to top Sir_LANs-a-lot Kiddie Poster Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 46 Location: In a queue line somewhere probably.. Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:22 am    Post subject: Are you trying to tell us that there will be no Roast suckling pig and Lobster Thermidore? _________________ [Sir_LANs-a-lot] Back to top Graboy Kiddie Poster Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 21 Location: Dudley, West Midlands Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:37 am    Post subject: I did this about 8 years ago and I remember the choices for veggies was poor, and I wonder whether much has changed...? I'm presuming most people giving it a miss aren't veggies, so I'm really wondering how bad it is?.... Back to top Happy Helen Mega Poster Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 387 Location: Bristol Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:12 pm    Post subject: oblivion wrote: Got the invite this morning, won't be having the lunch at Alton though! Hope the weather improves for the trip but i'm looking forward to it no matter what coz havn't seen everyone since Blackpool. x Got my invite Saturday morning too. I havn't seen everybody since Blackpool. Back to top Nimmykins Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 841 Location: Brighton Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:42 pm    Post subject: As a vegetarian I'm opting out of the Alton buffet as on the two occasions I've had it, there's been nothing but a few wedges and cake, and that's not worth £8. Paul's on his first club trip and I've told him he's not having buffet! Drayton always put on a great spread. _________________ Sarah RCCGB member - 2132 Plus four travelling coasters including Olympia Looping and Eurostar. Back to top Graboy Kiddie Poster Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 21 Location: Dudley, West Midlands Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:00 pm    Post subject: Thanks Sarah. That's made up my mind! Actually, it seems nothing has changed as the food on offer was pretty poor back when I did it. £8 saved and here's looking forward to the DM spread! Cheers, Back to top Spanners Junior Poster Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 67 Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:20 am    Post subject: Oh you can't miss the suprise sausage rolls....the suprise was they weren't sausage rolls.. I'm skipping the lunch as well. Back to top Happy Helen Mega Poster Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 387 Location: Bristol Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:32 am    Post subject: I think at Alton Towers it on the invite that it is a cooked meal like at the Blackpool Bash. Back to top Rogue Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865 Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:40 am    Post subject: Spanners wrote: Oh you can't miss the suprise sausage rolls....the suprise was they weren't sausage rolls.. I'm skipping the lunch as well. I think when I last had the buffet and had the "sausage rolls" mine were full of mustard powder _________________ Rachel Membership Number 2210a "Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time" Back to top Coaster Police Tech Support Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 617 Location: Poole Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:31 pm    Post subject: I've had the Alton buffet for the past few years and i'm not sure what the problem is. OK, so it's not the best in the world, but then i'm not paying £50 in a restaurant for it. As buffet's go, it's fine tho. There was a decent choice (i'm not veggie), and once the initial wave of people has gone through the line, you can keep helping yourself until it's all gone. For £8 you'd do well to beat it using the on-site froth food places. Only thing that could be improved, was if the beer was included in the price    Then you'd always get Ryan to loopy   _________________ Matt RCCGB Webmaster + Member of the "First to be denied SAW by Technical Failure" club. Back to top bradpeet Hyper Poster Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 223 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:04 am    Post subject: Coaster Police wrote: I've had the Alton buffet for the past few years and i'm not sure what the problem is. OK, so it's not the best in the world, but then i'm not paying £50 in a restaurant for it. As buffet's go, it's fine tho. There was a decent choice (i'm not veggie), and once the initial wave of people has gone through the line, you can keep helping yourself until it's all gone. For £8 you'd do well to beat it using the on-site froth food places. Just don't wait for the first wave of people to go through at Drayton!  I did that last year, to find there was not much left at all - and many things had completely run out.  And yet nobody else on here seems to complain about that. _________________ Now counting my coasters at http://www.coastercounter.com/bradpeet - which even has the snails Back to top Jester Site Admin Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 317 Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:31 pm    Post subject: bradpeet wrote: Just don't wait for the first wave of people to go through at Drayton!  I did that last year, to find there was not much left at all - and many things had completely run out.  And yet nobody else on here seems to complain about that. Perhaps that's because if you'd waited a few minutes longer they would have come out and filled the plates back up again! In all the years I've been going to Drayton, I've never seen their buffet run 'dry'. _________________ Jester Membership No 1595 Member of the "First to be denied SAW by Technical Failure" club Last edited by Jester on Sat Sep 13, 2008 1:48 pm; edited 1 time in total Back to top Nimmykins Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 841 Location: Brighton Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 8:16 am    Post subject: Jester wrote: bradpeet wrote: Just don't wait for the first wave of people to go through at Drayton!  I did that last year, to find there was not much left at all - and many things had completely run out.  And yet nobody else on here seems to complain about that. Perhaps that's because if you'd waited a few minutes longer thaey would have come out and filled the plates back up again! In all the years I've been going to Drayton, I've never seen their buffet run 'dry'. Same here. _________________ Sarah RCCGB member - 2132 Plus four travelling coasters including Olympia Looping and Eurostar. Back to top Rogue Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865 Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:40 pm    Post subject: The puddings/cakes were lush at Drayton last year   _________________ Rachel Membership Number 2210a "Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time" Back to top oblivion Junior Poster Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 66 Location: morecambe Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:55 am    Post subject: We are gonna have to come home on the sunday and miss Drayton due to early starts on monday morning for uni. . Was looking forward to  getting back there as well, havn't been since loopathon 2006! Oh well we still have 2 days at Alton and the peakstones experience to look forward to! Back to top bradpeet Hyper Poster Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 223 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:47 am    Post subject: Jester wrote: bradpeet wrote: Just don't wait for the first wave of people to go through at Drayton!  I did that last year, to find there was not much left at all - and many things had completely run out.  And yet nobody else on here seems to complain about that. Perhaps that's because if you'd waited a few minutes longer they would have come out and filled the plates back up again! In all the years I've been going to Drayton, I've never seen their buffet run 'dry'. Oh believe me - I didn't go off in a sulk.  I stayed and watched and waited, but other than a few of the 'snacky' things, there was no sign of plates being refilled. _________________ Now counting my coasters at http://www.coastercounter.com/bradpeet - which even has the snails Back to top stevencaine Strata Poster Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 445 Location: Egham Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:49 am    Post subject: I do tend to agree there was not much left for seconds Back to top sueysue Kiddie Poster Joined: 11 Aug 2008 Posts: 44 Location: South Wales Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:29 am    Post subject: Never done a Loopathon before, but after reading the posts about the lunches, I'm thinking that maybe a huge breakfast would be a good idea! _________________ Rain doesn't stop play! Back to top stealth fan Strata Poster Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 604 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:01 pm    Post subject: Going to be taking a doggie bag to Drayton. I could do with some extra grub for work   _________________ Don't look at me, I'm just Human Dare to ride Hayling's Log Flume without a CAGOULE? Member #2066 Back to top STEALTHYBUTBAD Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 191 Location: bishops stortford hertfordshire Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:52 pm    Post subject: personally , ive had the lunches at alton towers since my first loopathon back in 2003 and havent noticed many problems to be honest. I must admit they could do with some more hot dishes like pizzas or something but otherwise im fine with them.  The Drayton Manor lunch is as everyone says very very nice. _________________ Fan of all things fast : Roller Coasters , cars including the lovely Audi R8 ! Also on youtube as : coasterlover20000 Back to top Rosbird Kiddie Poster Joined: 09 Aug 2008 Posts: 6 Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:33 pm    Post subject: My first trip Im now allowed to post all over the forum so heres my first one out of the newbie lounge Loopathon will be my first Club Event so im looking forward to having a mad weekend with you all! _________________ Back to top STEALTHYBUTBAD Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 191 Location: bishops stortford hertfordshire Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:58 pm    Post subject: mad weekend ? oh yeah ! its gonna be a wicked trip mate ! make new friends , join the fun - simple as that ! laugh at andy hines "jokes" too lol. _________________ Fan of all things fast : Roller Coasters , cars including the lovely Audi R8 ! Also on youtube as : coasterlover20000 Back to top frosty Strata Poster Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 430 Location: London Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:17 pm    Post subject: STEALTHYBUTBAD wrote: laugh at andy hines "jokes" too lol. Steady on, that would be taking things too far _________________ Steve Member of 'non rollback' Stratacoaster club 06/08. Back to top STEALTHYBUTBAD Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 191 Location: bishops stortford hertfordshire Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:39 pm    Post subject: very true frosty ! lol. Should have said groaned at andy hines jokes lol. _________________ Fan of all things fast : Roller Coasters , cars including the lovely Audi R8 ! Also on youtube as : coasterlover20000 Back to top nemesis scribe Moderator Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 726 Location: Birmingham Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 12:23 pm    Post subject: Ooooooooh Loopy is just over a week away     Anyone else getting excited   _________________ RCCGB Club Member #1908 Back to top butler Moderator Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 741 Location: Ilford, Essex Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 12:48 pm    Post subject: I am not getting excited Adam. THis may, however, have more to with the fact that I am not attending. Hope you have a sparkling time Ad Back to top Happy Helen Mega Poster Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 387 Location: Bristol Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 12:55 pm    Post subject: Yes, I am very excited and will be pleased to see you all ! Back to top stealth fan Strata Poster Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 604 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 2:41 pm    Post subject: I'm excited that I'm doing thorpe and paultons during the week, 3 days at AT and Drayton Manor. When will the trip badges be coming through? _________________ Don't look at me, I'm just Human Dare to ride Hayling's Log Flume without a CAGOULE? Member #2066 Back to top nemesis scribe Moderator Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 726 Location: Birmingham Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 5:10 pm    Post subject: stealth fan wrote: I'm excited that I'm doing thorpe and paultons during the week, 3 days at AT and Drayton Manor. When will the trip badges be coming through? The booking dealine is 29th Sept, so they will be shortly after that. I have loopy on the sat / sun then off to Port Aventura on the Monday!   Loopy will be a great weekend and really looking forward to seeing everyone again   _________________ RCCGB Club Member #1908 Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 480 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 11:26 pm    Post subject: I've just finished stuffing the Loopathon trip badges, etc., and will post them in the morning. There are codes on some badges which are as follows: SP = Season Pass AT = Alton only DMP = Drayton only If you are bring guests please issue them with the correct badge. If you have been sent the wrong badges or are missing the lunch voucher, don't panic! (and don't send me abusive e-mails like I get off some when I make a mistake!).  Just e-mail me andy@rccgb.co.uk stating what you got and what you should have got and I'll bring the correct ones with me next weekend, and sort you out at the gate!!   I'm off to bed now! Goodnight! _________________ Andy Hine is also known as NEV! RCCGB - THE Club for trips! 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