22nd March Thorpe Park ***updated with pics.***

[tony64]

We're off to Thorpe Park for the day on Sunday 23rd March ( bank holiday weekend) and we were wondering if anyone would like to meet up over lunch for a mini meet?
***NOW SAT 22ND*** by popular demand.

[natalielongstaff]

Dh is checking his work rota ! if possible then we would love to come tony :cool1:

[wilma-bride]

Count us in Tony :thumbsup2

[Chilly]

I can't come that day :sad: going to a wedding.

[wilma-bride]

I can't come that day :sad: going to a wedding.

Oh Claire, that's a real shame - I know how much you wanted to come when we talked about it before :sad2:

[Chilly]

Oh Claire, that's a real shame - I know how much you wanted to come when we talked about it before :sad2:

Well we'll just have to organise another event when I can go. Its such a pity as I live so near Thorpe Park.

[fizz13]

Well I am childfree that weekend, which is good as they are too small for thorpe park really, just a question, sunday is the 24th, so do you mean sat 23rd or sun 24th?

[Chilly]

Well I am childfree that weekend, which is good as they are too small for thorpe park really, just a question, sunday is the 24th, so do you mean sat 23rd or sun 24th?

Sunday is the 23rd. I could go if it was Saturday 22nd or Monday 24th!

[fizz13]

:rotfl: i was looking at february on the calendar! so thats Easter Sunday?

[tony64]

:rotfl: i was looking at february on the calendar! so thats Easter Sunday?

YEP :goodvibes

[tony64]

Claire (Chilly)
I will have a word with everyone coming (which includes my sister in law) and see if we can all make it on the Saturday or Monday.:thumbsup2

[saratogagirl]

Tony, we will let you know nearer the time if thats ok xx

[tony64]

Tony, we will let you know nearer the time if thats ok xx
course it is Jules.:goodvibes

[Tammy Stringer]

Tony as you know we would love to join you but we will be mostly recovering from jet lag and hangovers from celebrating Kev's 50th in St. Lucia:rotfl:

Hopefully we will catch up before too long - if not roll on GGG2

Tammy

[UKDEB]

Tony as you know we would love to join you but we will be mostly recovering from jet lag and hangovers from celebrating Kev's 50th in St. Lucia:rotfl:
Ditto. You know we can't bear the thought of you enjoying yourselves without us, but I just can't see us wanting to do anything other than sleep on that day.

[tony64]

To the Churchill and Stringer clan, have a lovely trip and I can't wait for the kevsters trip report with Matts photos to accompany it.:thumbsup2


Looks like it will have to be the 23rd I'm afraid chilly,:scared:

So who is coming and exactly how many are there in your party?
Has anyone got a favourite place to eat in Thrope Park????

Just me and DW from here, if the kids do come they will clear off on their own for the day anyway.

[Boss Hogg]

To the Churchill and Stringer clan, have a lovely trip and I can't wait for the kevsters trip report with Matts photos to accompany it.:thumbsup2
I can give you an exclusive sneak preview of sad report now:

Day1. Got up, had breakfast. Went to a bar and enjoyed some drinks and lunch, had a wander around in the sun, had some more drinks and dinner, went to bed.

Day2. Got up, had breakfast. Went to a bar and enjoyed some drinks and lunch, had a wander around in the sun, had some more drinks and dinner, went to bed.

Day3..Got up, had breakfast. Went to a bar and enjoyed some drinks and lunch, had a wander around in the sun, had some more drinks and dinner, went to bed.

Day4. Got up, had breakfast. Went to a bar and enjoyed some drinks and lunch, had a wander around in the sun, had some more drinks and dinner, went to bed.

Day5. Got up, had breakfast. Went to a bar and enjoyed some drinks and lunch, had a wander around in the sun, had some more drinks and dinner, went to bed.

Day6. Got up, had breakfast. Went to a bar and enjoyed some drinks and lunch, had a wander around in the sun, had some more drinks and dinner, went to bed.

Day7. Got up, had breakfast. Went to a bar and enjoyed some drinks and lunch, got on plane, had some drinks and dinner - flew home.

There is a chance we'll alter the sequence of events, so Day 3 may become day 5, but I'm sure you get the picture:thumbsup2

[Kevin Stringer]

A fair representation of what a trip report might look like Matt, unfortunately I won't be writing one for our St Lucia trip. I'm taking a break.

Just one slight adjustment to the plans - you missed out a round of golf.

Kev

[wilma-bride]

It will be the 5 of us Tony. Never been to Thorpe Park so no suggestions on where to eat. Apparently this is going to be my Birthday treat :confused3

[natalielongstaff]

We will be 4 , me dh and the kids :cool1:

[Latte Lover]

Great all we have to do now is look out for the half price offers in the local paper.:thumbsup2 ;)

[astrodrummergirl]

Well, I probably won't be able to join you since I think my sisters are coming back for easter and I should be at home even though meeting up with you guys would have been cool. I've got an annual pass so it wouldn't have cost me anything either.

However this, I will say that Thorpe Park really doesn't have mnay if any great places to eat. Its either KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut Buffet, and a few places serving Chilli, Hot Dogs and Fish & Chips.

Probably the best place for food is pizza hut but if there's people joining in and leaving at different times then probably not the best place. Sorry, I'm probably not much help.

[tony64]

I must apologize for posting on Theresa's log-in, two above.
It was my poor use of punctuation, not hers.:goodvibes

[Chilly]

Looks like it will have to be the 23rd I'm afraid chilly,:scared:

Has anyone got a favourite place to eat in Thrope Park????


No problem Tony, hope you all have a fab time.

When we went to Thopre Park we went to Pizza Hut and did the buffet.

Don't forget you can use Tesco points for tickets.

[tony64]

OK Guys It's now on for Saturday 22nd March if that makes any difference to anyone let us now.:goodvibes

[natalielongstaff]

OK Guys It's now on for Saturday 22nd March if that makes any difference to anyone let us now.:goodvibes

thats great Tony, thanks :hug:

[astrodrummergirl]

OK Guys It's now on for Saturday 22nd March if that makes any difference to anyone let us now.:goodvibes

Looks like I might be able to make it now but it looks like I might be by myself, but I'm not sure.

It might be a bit hard for me to recognise any of you, since I don't really hang out on this board so much.

[tony64]

Looks like I might be able to make it now but it looks like I might be by myself, but I'm not sure.

It might be a bit hard for me to recognise any of you, since I don't really hang out on this board so much.

We can always wear some mickey ears.:earboy2:

[astrodrummergirl]

We can always wear some mickey ears.:earboy2:

:rotfl:

I think you might get some odd looks

[tony64]

No problem Tony, hope you all have a fab time.

When we went to Thopre Park we went to Pizza Hut and did the buffet.

Don't forget you can use Tesco points for tickets.

Thanks Claire
DW has ordered our tickets today with Tesco vouchers and it only worked out at £8 worth each.:thumbsup2

[tony64]

:rotfl:

I think you might get some odd looks

I get a lot of them anyway :goodvibes

[astrodrummergirl]

I went to Thorpe Park yesterday and came across another place to eat/meet. It's a barbeque place near the Carrousel at the entrance to Canada Creek. It does good food and allows people to come and go as they wish. Mind you, no idea how busy it will be compared to Pizza Hut or anywhere else.

TP also seems to be putting on a stunt show or two, which sounds better than previous shows including Jet Skis, Skateboarding, BMXing, etc. I don't know of what use that is if no one's interested in that kinda thing.

I also want to ask, if this is not too cheeky, since I will most likely coming by myself (Mum usually gives me a lift and then goes shopping in Staines, a nice treat by her standards) is there anyone who wouldn't mind if I tag along with them. I usually tend to go on most rides and after yesterdays experience, waiting alone for Colossus for 1 1/2 hours gets a tad boring. I'll also add that because I've been so many times, I pretty much know the park like the back of my hand.

TIA

[tony64]

Hi Charlotte
You are welcome to tag along with DW and me but i'd suppect you'd sooner go with Joh's DD's.
Whichever, you are more than welcome to come along.

[wilma-bride]

Charlotte, as far as I know there are only 11 of us going anyway (unless Tony knows different) - me and my lot, Tony and Theresa and Natalie and her clan. I thought we would probably be pretty much sticking together and you are more than welcome to stick with us (as long as you can put up with the kids ;) )

[astrodrummergirl]

Charlotte, as far as I know there are only 11 of us going anyway (unless Tony knows different) - me and my lot, Tony and Theresa and Natalie and her clan. I thought we would probably be pretty much sticking together and you are more than welcome to stick with us (as long as you can put up with the kids ;) )

Oh OK, wasn't sure on the numbers. I presume I'd get along with the older kids since I think I'll be around the same age probably slightly older. As said, I think I know enough about the park to be a reasonable guide, as long as I don't have to go on the extremely scary rides like Slammer and Stealth.

[ilovepoohbear]

Heyya Charlotte

I Am Joh's Daughter And I Would Be Happy If You Would Like To Join Us.

I Dont Like Scary Rides Either But Im Probably More Scared Than You :) .

[astrodrummergirl]

Heyya Charlotte

I Am Joh's Daughter And I Would Be Happy If You Would Like To Join Us.

I Dont Like Scary Rides Either But Im Probably More Scared Than You :) .

Cool, sounds like fun!

[ilovepoohbear]

Yeah...Hopefully It Will Be :goodvibes

[tony64]

My SIL and her family are looking to come along and my DD 19 and DS 17 may come as well.

[wilma-bride]

Just thought I'd give this a little bump to see if anyone else is going to join us :) Fingers crossed the weather improves in the next couple of weeks :goodvibes

[astrodrummergirl]

Just thought I'd give this a little bump to see if anyone else is going to join us :) Fingers crossed the weather improves in the next couple of weeks :goodvibes

Hmmm, me too. Its does sometimes get rather boring and annoying when it rains. Although, I did go on Loggers Leap in terrential rain. I'll just say it wasn't raining when I got on...

[thelittlemermaid83]

I would love to come but Kyra has a Birthday party to go so i'll be thinking of you guys while being surrounded by screaming kids ;)

[tony64]

I would love to come but Kyra has a Birthday party to go so i'll be thinking of you guys while being surrounded by screaming kids ;)

While we will be screamin' adults.:rotfl:

[natalielongstaff]

While we will be screamin' adults.:rotfl:

So true :lmao:

[thelittlemermaid83]

While we will be screamin' adults.:rotfl:
Id choose screaming adults over screaming kids anyday :lmao:


I look forward to hearing all about it :goodvibes

[tony64]

Bump. :headache:

[natalielongstaff]

I hope the weather is a bit better tony !

[tony64]

I think we will all have to take our Disney Ponchos :goodvibes

[natalielongstaff]

I think we will all have to take our Disney Ponchos :goodvibes

:lmao: Great idea tony

[wilma-bride]

Just checked the weather forecast for Saturday - it's not looking good. Highs of 6 degrees and light showers - ugh!!!

[The Fetherstons]

Hope you all have a great time:thumbsup2

And I hope the weather improves:wizard:

[astrodrummergirl]

Just checked the weather forecast for Saturday - it's not looking good. Highs of 6 degrees and light showers - ugh!!!

Well, after looking at the weather forecast myself this morning, I'm not very sure whether I will be attending.

[natalielongstaff]

Well, after looking at the weather forecast myself this morning, I'm not very sure whether I will be attending.

chicken :rotfl2:

[astrodrummergirl]

chicken :rotfl2:

i don't know whether i will, since i only live about 20minutes away and have annual pass and supposed to be going to alton towers in easter hols. Plus, i don't know whether my friends may be coming for our regular guitar hero afternoon... (one of my friends lives in portsmouth)

[astrodrummergirl]

Ignore previous post, I shall come, just with a coat...

Sorry for double posting...

Any idea of times, meeting place, etc...???

[wilma-bride]

Ignore previous post, I shall come, just with a coat...

Sorry for double posting...

Any idea of times, meeting place, etc...???

We are meeting Tony, Theresa and co in the car park at 9.30. If you like I can PM you my mobile number and you can give us a ring when you get there and we'll tell you where we are. Or we can meet you at the entrance - all depends what time you're going to be there :confused3

[astrodrummergirl]

We are meeting Tony, Theresa and co in the car park at 9.30. If you like I can PM you my mobile number and you can give us a ring when you get there and we'll tell you where we are. Or we can meet you at the entrance - all depends what time you're going to be there :confused3

Well, I now have my transport sorted. I think it's probably best if I meet you guys at the Entrance/car park at 9.30pm. I'll PM you my mobile after I get my dinner.

I think with light showers and a minimum of 6 C, I don't think I'll be going on any water rides, but thats not a major loss to my day. I'd be happy if I got on Colossus and Nemesis.

[natalielongstaff]

Well, I now have my transport sorted. I think it's probably best if I meet you guys at the Entrance/car park at 9.30pm. I'll PM you my mobile after I get my dinner.

I think with light showers and a minimum of 6 C, I don't think I'll be going on any water rides, but thats not a major loss to my day. I'd be happy if I got on Colossus and Nemesis.

see you there Charlotte :thumbsup2

[astrodrummergirl]

see you there Charlotte :thumbsup2

My days been cancelled, my mum decided that I couldn't come by myself and because I haven't actually met any of you before (except from on the boards), I needed someone with me, however no-one wants to go and they don't want me to go either with the possible onslaught of havier showers and/or snow. So now, you will have to count me out. I would have loved to come and meet you all, but it cannot be, even though I'd been planning on going for a month!

I'll let you know if my situation changes, but I severly doubt it.

[tony64]

My days been cancelled, my mum decided that I couldn't come by myself and because I haven't actually met any of you before (except from on the boards), I needed someone with me, however no-one wants to go and they don't want me to go either with the possible onslaught of havier showers and/or snow. So now, you will have to count me out. I would have loved to come and meet you all, but it cannot be, even though I'd been planning on going for a month!

I'll let you know if my situation changes, but I severly doubt it.

No problem Charlotte, I don't blame your Mum, our kids told us off when we went to our first Dis meet.;)

[wilma-bride]

I totally understand Charlotte - your Mum sounds like she is just looking out for your welfare. Hope we can meet up with you again another time :)

[natalielongstaff]

thats a shame Charlotte....your mum is right of course :thumbsup2

[The Fetherstons]

:cool1: :cool1: Hope you have a great time, and hopefully the weather will be better than its been today, Enjoy everyone hope you all have real good fun:cool1: :cool1:

[natalielongstaff]

we are leaving in a little while.....see you later :cool1:

[jjk]

we are leaving in a little while.....see you later :cool1:

Have a great day Nat:goodvibes

[natalielongstaff]

Have a great day Nat:goodvibes

Thanks Rachel...you too x x

[fatdave42]

Looks like you picked a good day for it.

[mandymouse]

Have a great day everyone. Cor, it's going to be quiet on here today - I'll miss you all. Don't forget to take lots of piccies

I hope it stays dry for you - have fun :thumbsup2

[tony64]

We had a great time even if the weather was horrible.

We all wrapped up warm.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/tony1964/DismeetThorpeParkMar08002.jpg

and when went for a coffee to start with.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/tony1964/DismeetThorpeParkMar08003.jpg

Most of the big rides where closed due to the high winds so we had a go on a couple of kiddies rides.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/tony1964/DismeetThorpeParkMar08007.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/tony1964/DismeetThorpeParkMar08012.jpg

The brave or just plain mad ones went of Vortex as the skys opened

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/tony1964/DismeetThorpeParkMar08014.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/tony1964/DismeetThorpeParkMar08015.jpg

Even though I charged the battries the night before, they died very quickly in the cold weather. Hopefully Joh and Nat will be able to post a few more.

We gave up not long after lunch as the snow was coming down pretty fast and it wasn't much fun any more. We all headed back to ours and defrosted over a few hot drinks.

[mandymouse]

Great photos Tony. Glad you all had a good time, despite the weather :)

[jjk]

great photo's :goodvibes shame the weather was so bad.

[wilma-bride]

Great pics Tony - thanks for posting them. We'll try and get some pics posted in the morning. For now, we're just chilling out with a few drinks. The kids have finally given in and gone to sleep so we're making the most of the peace and quiet ;)

[astrodrummergirl]

Well, it sounds like you guys had a good time without me, dispite the snow/hail/slush that had occured yesterday, I know it did a couple of miles away.

Lifes, not so bad though, I've managed to nearly finish my product design item, it's snowing again and if you check my sig, I have a good chance of returning to WDW in September :yay: Yay!

[Dimplenose]

I was thinking of you yesterday especially during the heavy hail shower and thunder storm, we're so close to Thorpe Park you probably had the same weather. I'm pleased to see you had a good time despite the cold.

Libby

[angel659]

Great pics Tony. I was thinking of you all yesterday with the weather. Such a shame it was so cold. You all looked like you were still having fun though. Arrange another one when the weather warms up a bit again.

[tennisfan]

Great pics. Shame about the weather, we were shopping & it was freezing. I don't think I could have managed a theme park in that weather.

[Boss Hogg]

You've all got to be mad! We were driving back from Gatwick and thought it was freezing. Respect to those who braved the weather:worship: :worship:

[fatdave42]

I am glad that you had a good day.

[florida sun]

Glad you all had a lovely day:goodvibes

[DisneyJo]

Glad you had a lovely day, can't wait to see more photos!

[Goofysmate]

Glad eveyone had a great time shame about the weather . If you did another trip the weather might be kinder

[Chilly]

Shame about the weather but I'm glad you had a good time anyway.