Graeme
Mega Poster
Day 1 - Southsea Adventure
Day 2 - Ryde to Godshill
Day 3 - ???
Day 4 - ???
Day 5 - ???
A Virgin Atlantic jet plane flew low over my head on the M25. I was near Heathrow, which meant one thing - Thorpe Park was up ahead. Sure enough, Stealth and Hyperia came into view. But I couldn’t ride them today; I didn’t have enough time.
I had an SBF Visa with my name on it.
I got to Portsmouth and glided past the wide lawns of Southsea. First, I visited The D-Day Story. My grandad was the electrician on a landing craft in the Royal Navy. He landed on Gold Beach on D-Day and evacuated American troops from Omaha Beach. There is a video clip of him in the engine room of the museum’s own landing craft, but I feel lucky to have heard the anecdotes in person.
After that, I headed to Clarence Pier. The promenade is undergoing a lot of work, and currently the views are quite impeded. The resort was very busy in the blazing May sun.
First up, I tried Mad Mouse, the SBF Visa Cyclon MX49 (their take on the Zyklon/Galaxi). One big drop and two other decent ones, as well as a helix. I thought it was great fun - just the right thrill level for a seaside coaster.
Next, I sampled Tidal Wave, an SBF Visa MX612. This is quite interesting, because it’s like a spinning version of a Wacky Worm, rather than the more typical, figure-eight MX608. The thrill level was certainly more than a Wacky Worm, although I think the back-to-back spinning coasters just aren’t for me. What can I say? A cred’s a cred!
There was one coaster left - the Güven Amusement Rides Factory Runaway Train. The young lad operating the ride asked me if I was riding it for the cred! When I told him I was, we had a good laugh about it.
The only other ride I had time for was the classic Gallopers, on which I rode upon a green-saddled cockerel. They are always the best! I was also tempted to ride the Twister, and even the Canyon River Log Flume looked inviting, but I just didn’t have time.
I have always found Clarence Pier a good place to visit. The staff are friendly and it’s just a hassle-free amusement park. Does what it says on the tin, if you know what I mean?
The best ride of the day, however, was still to come.
I boarded the Victoria of Wight ferry and set off across the Solent. Climbing up onto the top deck, I watched as the hovercraft went by, and viewed the forts used in 1970s episodes of Doctor Who. I was, of course, heading to the Isle of Wight.
Fishbourne came into view, and the leafy shore stretched to the east and west. What would await me on this mysterious isle? Only time would tell…
Day 2 - Ryde to Godshill
Day 3 - ???
Day 4 - ???
Day 5 - ???
Day 1 - Southsea Adventure
A Virgin Atlantic jet plane flew low over my head on the M25. I was near Heathrow, which meant one thing - Thorpe Park was up ahead. Sure enough, Stealth and Hyperia came into view. But I couldn’t ride them today; I didn’t have enough time.
I had an SBF Visa with my name on it.
I got to Portsmouth and glided past the wide lawns of Southsea. First, I visited The D-Day Story. My grandad was the electrician on a landing craft in the Royal Navy. He landed on Gold Beach on D-Day and evacuated American troops from Omaha Beach. There is a video clip of him in the engine room of the museum’s own landing craft, but I feel lucky to have heard the anecdotes in person.
After that, I headed to Clarence Pier. The promenade is undergoing a lot of work, and currently the views are quite impeded. The resort was very busy in the blazing May sun.
First up, I tried Mad Mouse, the SBF Visa Cyclon MX49 (their take on the Zyklon/Galaxi). One big drop and two other decent ones, as well as a helix. I thought it was great fun - just the right thrill level for a seaside coaster.
Next, I sampled Tidal Wave, an SBF Visa MX612. This is quite interesting, because it’s like a spinning version of a Wacky Worm, rather than the more typical, figure-eight MX608. The thrill level was certainly more than a Wacky Worm, although I think the back-to-back spinning coasters just aren’t for me. What can I say? A cred’s a cred!
There was one coaster left - the Güven Amusement Rides Factory Runaway Train. The young lad operating the ride asked me if I was riding it for the cred! When I told him I was, we had a good laugh about it.
The only other ride I had time for was the classic Gallopers, on which I rode upon a green-saddled cockerel. They are always the best! I was also tempted to ride the Twister, and even the Canyon River Log Flume looked inviting, but I just didn’t have time.
I have always found Clarence Pier a good place to visit. The staff are friendly and it’s just a hassle-free amusement park. Does what it says on the tin, if you know what I mean?
The best ride of the day, however, was still to come.
I boarded the Victoria of Wight ferry and set off across the Solent. Climbing up onto the top deck, I watched as the hovercraft went by, and viewed the forts used in 1970s episodes of Doctor Who. I was, of course, heading to the Isle of Wight.
Fishbourne came into view, and the leafy shore stretched to the east and west. What would await me on this mysterious isle? Only time would tell…
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