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    A Gimmick or a Stigma?

    I think kudos is the right word for stigma here.
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    The Aches and Pains of Middle Age Coaster Riding

    I've got herniated discs in my neck and I have to go to the physio before and after i go to a theme park. I'm actually typing this up after bashing myself in at Parque Warner two days ago, hoping that my physio session tomorrow can get me sorted out in time for my visit to BPB on Saturday. I'm...
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    Blackpool Pleasure Beach 14th August 2018

    This isn't boring. Do you know how nice it is to see someone on the internet who can string something coherent together? I enjoyed it.
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    Millennium Force vs Steel Vengeance

    Steel Vegans. The radical direct-action wing of the movement that firebombs butchers and Burger King.
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    Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Icon | Mack Multi-Launch

    I've got my first ride when I go back home on Saturday. Shame I did my neck in yesterday at Parque Warner. Hopefully a trip to the physio will fix me up in time.
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    SeaWorld Future Additions Leak Thread

    Ah ****. I thought I was getting a Busch Gardens here in Madrid.
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    Madrid creds in a day!

    I had a great day out at Parque Warner today. 35 degrees meant that the water ride soakings were delicious. ****fall was terrifying as usual, and acquired taste I feel - Coaster Express is SLIGHTLY better and SLIGHTLY smoother, but at the same time is still completely **** as it has no airtime...
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    Roughest/Most Uncomfortable Lift Hills

    You absolute pussies. if you can't handle the lift hill, get another hobby.
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    Rock & Roller Coasters: ICON BELIEVE IT! (BPB, 23rd June)

    Enjoy my hometown and have fun. Go to Notorianni's for an ice cream. They only do vanilla but what a vanilla, and a true South Shore institution. Less than ten mins' walk from the Pleas.
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    Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Icon | Mack Multi-Launch

    Forget Infusion, but retracking the National would be fantastic. The Big Dipper and Roller Coaster are pretty much how they always have been, and I don't think there's an issue with them. They're acceptably rough. The National has got into a state though. It's supposed to give you a gentle...
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    Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Icon | Mack Multi-Launch

    Wow. This thread has been something of a rollercoaster this week (cue applause). So it IS really that good as long as it gets going? That cheers me up. August 18th I'll be home for a sesh. I'm sneaking in some Dulux white gloss to do some illegal repainting of the Rollercoaster, and maybe just...
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    Rock & Roller Coasters: ICON BELIEVE IT! (BPB, 23rd June)

    Funny Girls is a riot. I love it.
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    Next rides on the chopping block?

    National is listed and can't be demolished.
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    Is Social Media changing enthusiasts?

    Firstly, what a decently debated thread.* Thoughtful and well-written. It makes a case for the value of forums all on its own. I'm particularly partial to @Dipper_Dave 's post. I think we may be kindred spirits in terms of tastes, geography, age, and grumpiness. Secondly, I'm with the old man...
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    Coaster Express Re-tracking

    Boring as ****. I love the national and don't find it too rough, but this is horrifically jarring. It's the boredom that's worse than the bone-rattling though.
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    Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Icon | Mack Multi-Launch

    Yeah, I was only messing mate.
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    Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Icon | Mack Multi-Launch

    Alton Towers troll alert.
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    Most Obscure Coaster you've ridden

    Tokaydo Express was a great ride. I was too scared to go on the bigger stuff but remember loving that as a kid.
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