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  Blackpool Trip 2008 Page Previous  1, 2, 3          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: Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:58 pm    Post subject: smiler wrote: Few questions. 1. Is it half term up there so the place will be packed with kids etc. Last year was during the school Easter holidays and didn't cause any problems. 2. Is wild mouse open. Hopefully. 3. Whats the weather like up there at the moment to. Looked ok during the Grand National but a weeks a long time in the world of weather! _________________ Andy Hine is also known as NEV! RCCGB - THE Club for trips! UNITING COASTER ENTHUSIASTS SINCE 1988 [/url] Back to top adey Kiddie Poster Joined: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 46 Location: south manchester Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 12:26 pm    Post subject: on the blackpool blash program it says on the sunday the car park will be open for the club just wondering which car park and do we have to pay on it. _________________ its got to be done rccgb 337 [center][url="http://www.fwauk.com/index.php?src=s1"][/url][/center] Back to top bradpeet Hyper Poster Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 223 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:02 pm    Post subject: Quote: 2. Is wild mouse open. Hopefully. The last we heard (on UK Park News) it wasn't expected to be open again until June. Is this an update - or just wishful thinking? Back to top smiler Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 672 Location: Cheltenham Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 3:58 pm    Post subject: adey wrote: on the blackpool blash program it says on the sunday the car park will be open for the club just wondering which car park and do we have to pay on it. The car park is where all the coaches is some B&Bs let you kkep the car there till you leave etc but have to ask them. Its £6 depending on how early you get there but you get a free meal with it to. But There cheaper car parks around anyway. _________________ 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 Sarah J Kiddie Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 17 Location: North East Lincolnshire Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 4:05 pm    Post subject: smiler wrote: Few questions. 1. Is it half term up there so the place will be packed with kids etc. My little girl Alicia (who is 6) broke up on Friday and doesn't go back to school until Tuesday 22nd April.  HELP!!!!   Both Alicia and Charlotte (nearly 3) are really looking forward to the Bash. _________________ Sarah RCCGB Membership No 2156 Back to top stealth fan Strata Poster Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 604 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 4:31 pm    Post subject: Just a couple of queries: How come the friday night is starting later than normal? Thought it usually started round 7pm and also the saturday morning ERS seems to be later aswell, or is that just because of the opening hours? _________________ Don't look at me, I'm just Human Dare to ride Hayling's Log Flume without a CAGOULE? Member #2066 Back to top Steven Burns Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1777 Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 6:20 pm    Post subject: The Saturday morning ERS being later is a great thing Andy. It gives the Syndicate guys more time to recover. lol Best part of the trip along with the two shows. I would like to apologise for last year. lol. It was somebody else's fault. They know. lol I`m also trying to slip Nightmare in as well, so 8pm is great for me. _________________ My Site www.freewebs.com/big-Stevie-b/ Photo Site www.flickr.com/photos/stevie-b/collections/ RCCGB No. 2293 Back to top Coaster Toaster Hyper Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 258 Location: Near Swindon Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:46 pm    Post subject: yay late sat morning start i like the sound of the very much, decent time to have breck and time to recover a bit if any hangover happens to be there but the PMBO norm cures that lol. fri evenin again like the sound of the late start as more time on the pier and to get ready for going out Back to top coastergraham Strata Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 542 Location: Bolton Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:49 pm    Post subject: The latest from BPB is that the wild mouse may be open towards the end of May. But there is no chance of it being open for the weekend bash sadly. Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 480 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:28 pm    Post subject: Friday is starting at its usual time, but Saturday is later due to the park opening later this year.  And I;m getting older and need a lay in! (I made that up!) _________________ 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: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:06 pm    Post subject: Andy Hine MBE wrote: Friday is starting at its usual time, but Saturday is later due to the park opening later this year.  And I;m getting older and need a lay in! (I made that up!) Nev....you didn't make it up...you are getting older _________________ RCCGB Mem no 948   "Official Club Nobody" Don't look at me I'm a monster Back to top STEALTHYBUTBAD Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 191 Location: bishops stortford hertfordshire Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:31 pm    Post subject: im well looking forward to this years bash ! ive been practising my "coaster crazy" chants at work last week and this week ! my last day at work until next tuesday ! woo hoo ! _________________ Fan of all things fast : Roller Coasters , cars including the lovely Audi R8 ! Also on youtube as : coasterlover20000 Back to top STEALTHYBUTBAD Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 191 Location: bishops stortford hertfordshire Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:54 pm    Post subject: im looking at getting to the langroyd hotel for between 12:30pm and 1pm depending on traffic etc. _________________ Fan of all things fast : Roller Coasters , cars including the lovely Audi R8 ! Also on youtube as : coasterlover20000 Back to top adey Kiddie Poster Joined: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 46 Location: south manchester Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:43 pm    Post subject: the weather forcast for sat/sun is not looking to good _________________ its got to be done rccgb 337 [center][url="http://www.fwauk.com/index.php?src=s1"][/url][/center] Back to top Rogue Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865 Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:56 pm    Post subject: I remember this time last year we were having a mini heatwave _________________ Rachel Membership Number 2210a "Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time" Back to top adey Kiddie Poster Joined: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 46 Location: south manchester Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:59 pm    Post subject: Bunnie wrote: I remember this time last year we were having a mini heatwave yes is was a very warm weekend last year lets just hope the rain keeps away this year. _________________ its got to be done rccgb 337 [center][url="http://www.fwauk.com/index.php?src=s1"][/url][/center] Back to top oblivion Junior Poster Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 66 Location: morecambe Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:15 pm    Post subject: And the winds! At least there is no mega severe weather weather forecast for this weekend, its been really sunny here today. Back to top STEALTHYBUTBAD Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 191 Location: bishops stortford hertfordshire Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:08 pm    Post subject: note to self : pack waterproof stuff just in case !   _________________ Fan of all things fast : Roller Coasters , cars including the lovely Audi R8 ! Also on youtube as : coasterlover20000 Back to top stealth fan Strata Poster Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 604 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:11 pm    Post subject: I don't mind rain, cos it's good for the coasters, but the wind can go else where. _________________ 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: Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:13 pm    Post subject: Get the water things out guys http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1938 _________________ 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 Sir_LANs-a-lot Kiddie Poster Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 46 Location: In a queue line somewhere probably.. Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:16 pm    Post subject: smiler wrote: Get the water things out guys http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1938 Oh joy! Hopefully that might make the Grand National fly around a bit then! _________________ [Sir_LANs-a-lot] Back to top stealth fan Strata Poster Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 604 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:28 pm    Post subject: Anyone for Valhalla to get out of the rain       _________________ 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: Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:50 pm    Post subject: Vahalla break down crew mate got to be done   _________________ 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: Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:08 pm    Post subject: I`m up for Vallhalla to keep nice and dry.   _________________ My Site www.freewebs.com/big-Stevie-b/ Photo Site www.flickr.com/photos/stevie-b/collections/ RCCGB No. 2293 Back to top c anderson Hyper Poster Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 274 Location: Ashford Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:03 am    Post subject: Rain when riding the Big One is painful, keeping fingers crossed that the weather forcasters get it wrong and it is dry _________________ Regards C Anderson Back to top Rough Rider Strata Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 403 Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:38 am    Post subject: Oh dear.......... I might have to take shelter in the bar     _________________ 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 Sir_LANs-a-lot Kiddie Poster Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 46 Location: In a queue line somewhere probably.. Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:48 am    Post subject: Rough Rider wrote: Oh dear.......... I might have to take shelter in the bar     That's not like you Ryan! _________________ [Sir_LANs-a-lot] Back to top oblivion Junior Poster Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 66 Location: morecambe Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:15 am    Post subject: At least its only scattered showers that have been forecast and not terrential downpours! Back to top frosty Strata Poster Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 430 Location: London Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:27 am    Post subject: It's cold but otherwise nice and sunny at times here in London - lets hope our current weather makes a move to Blackpool on Friday! _________________ Steve Member of 'non rollback' Stratacoaster club 06/08. Back to top Happy Helen Mega Poster Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 387 Location: Bristol Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:45 pm    Post subject: Yes, I hope it does too. I don't mind showers, but I don't like torrential rain as both times I have been to Blackpool it has been like that. Back to top STEALTHYBUTBAD Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 191 Location: bishops stortford hertfordshire Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:19 pm    Post subject: i have done the pepsi max big one in the rain and it wasnt very enjoyful to be honest - that was the first time i ever went on the ride and wasnt very impressed with the ride - how the times have changed lol - i love the ride. _________________ 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: Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:34 pm    Post subject: Hooray! - No more work until Tuesday! Bring on the Airtime! _________________ [Sir_LANs-a-lot] Back to top stealth fan Strata Poster Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 604 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:30 pm    Post subject: One more day at work. Today went slow, but I bet tomorrow will drag like anything. First coaster on the trip, Knightmare, ticky  . Will see most of you in the bar friday night, although I'm hoping we meet a few people at Camelot. _________________ 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: Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:18 pm    Post subject: yep , finished work today too ! got a few things to do tomorrow i.e. get the car filled up , get the cameras all packed up , get my saturday night outfit together and on a hanger , as well as other stuff too. _________________ Fan of all things fast : Roller Coasters , cars including the lovely Audi R8 ! Also on youtube as : coasterlover20000 Back to top butler Moderator Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 741 Location: Ilford, Essex Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:33 am    Post subject: Finish work today and drive up tomorrow. Can't wait. Butler Back to top Rough Rider Strata Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 403 Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:18 am    Post subject: butler wrote: Finish work today and drive up tomorrow. Can't wait. Butler Same here, leaving Milford Haven at 6am Friday morning _________________ 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 bluea61 Moderator Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 863 Location: Portsmouth, Hants Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:47 am    Post subject: 3 more hours of working then leaving tonight. trying to get a head start on the journey!! _________________ Steve RCCGB - 2355 Back to top Coaster Toaster Hyper Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 258 Location: Near Swindon Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:19 pm    Post subject: Im leaving home today for richs lol ready for tomorrow Back to top oblivion Junior Poster Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 66 Location: morecambe Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:23 pm    Post subject: I finish work at 10pm tonite then need to get all the stuff packed and the house sorted so my mum can cat-sit for the weekend lol. Leaving morecambe at 9.30am then will hopefully be at the pleasure beach just before 11. Easy journey for us lol! Cant wait!! Back to top adey Kiddie Poster Joined: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 46 Location: south manchester Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:19 pm    Post subject: just finished work.all packed and ready to go. _________________ its got to be done rccgb 337 [center][url="http://www.fwauk.com/index.php?src=s1"][/url][/center] Back to top Rogue Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865 Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:09 pm    Post subject: Probably leaving ours about 10 or 11, should take about 2 hours. Can't wait   _________________ Rachel Membership Number 2210a "Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time" Back to top Sir_LANs-a-lot Kiddie Poster Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 46 Location: In a queue line somewhere probably.. Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:14 pm    Post subject: Right then... PMBO - feels quite rough at times... Infusion - wear ear protectors! Ow! Nash - running quite nicely Weather - Been ok today - mostly dry all day - bit showery now... _________________ [Sir_LANs-a-lot] Back to top Death Strata Poster Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 2526 Location: Farnborough, UK Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:36 pm    Post subject: Hail All! Well, as some of ye know I'm also going. I'm jumping on the train to get up there but can't say when I'll be arriving as I just know I'm going to oversleep tonight... Fingers crossed, I should be leaving Farnborough tomorrow on the 11:58 and getting to Blackpool around about 16:00 if the trains aren't as stuffed up as usual. Oh, and that reminds me...I still havn't got my packing done yet! Farewell, and see ye all at the Bash! >> Death << _________________ DieselDragon.co.uk - Deaths cluttered catacomb o' random stuff. Find me elsewhere! Back to top Sir_LANs-a-lot Kiddie Poster Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 46 Location: In a queue line somewhere probably.. Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:10 pm    Post subject: Right... just landed back at Chez LANs - Cheers to Nev and everyone who made the weekend a great deal of laughs. _________________ [Sir_LANs-a-lot] Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         RCCGB FORUM Forum Index -> UK Trips All times are GMT Page Previous  1, 2, 3 Page 3 of 3   Jump to: Select a forum RCCGB News and Information----------------Welcome to the RCCGB members' message boardRCCGB NewsMessage Board NewsRCCGB website updatesMerchandiseAIRtime MagazineNew Members RCCGB Trips----------------UK TripsUSA TripsEurope TripsClub Trip Reports Theme Park News and Rumours----------------UK Park NewsWorldwide Park NewsFun Fair and Travelling Ride NewsPark and Ride pollsTelevision and Radio AlertsTheme Park Discounts Members' Trips----------------Trip PlanningTrip Reports Off Topic----------------Anything GoesMembers AnnouncementsFun and GamesPolls for whateverJokesWeblinksGeneral Freebies and Special Offers  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Card File  Gallery  Forum Archive Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group