Org day out to Thorpe Park... Interested?

[joshmac]

Hey guys. I'm trying to organise a day to Thorpe Park. No date has been decided just yet. Suggestions have been made that we do it after the schools go back, although in an ideal world it'll be before but nothing has been decided.

Thought I'd start a new thread following in from the Thorpe Park thread to to how many people might be interested in coming.
Ticket prices for adults (if we can get more than 10 people) would be £22 for adults and £16 for children under 12, but it'd need to be booked beforehand.

So add your name to the list if you're interested in coming (copy and paste rather than quote please :)).
Should be a laugh.

1. Joshmac
2. Von Teese
3. Mr VT
4. TazDaz
5. Graciepants
6. widepants
7. Rorshach

[Spiderman]

1. Joshmac
2. Von Teese
3. Mr VT
4. TazDaz
5. Graciepants
6. widepants
7. Rorshach
8. Spidey

[metalmonkey]

1. Joshmac
2. Von Teese
3. Mr VT
4. TazDaz
5. Graciepants
6. widepants
7. Rorshach
8. Spidey
9. Bluethunder

How would we get there? Would it be a w/end or day time, also you know the best time to go is for Hallowen when they have the freak show, been there once for that and that was good.

[joshmac]

1. Joshmac
2. Von Teese
3. Mr VT
4. TazDaz
5. Graciepants
6. widepants
7. Rorshach
8. Spidey
9. Bluethunder

How would we get there? Would it be a w/end or day time, also you know the best time to go is for Hallowen when they have the freak show, been there once for that and that was good.
Could do halloween, but that's gonna be absolutely packed tbh.
Probably ride there myself... park right by the entrance and dump my stuff in a locker.

[Graciepants]

i thought it was gonna happen sooner rather than later? halloween is months away!

[Binky]

1. Joshmac
2. Von Teese
3. Mr VT
4. TazDaz
5. Graciepants
6. widepants
7. Rorshach
8. Spidey
9. Bluethunder
10. Binky

Dependant on dates for me, as well as probably money. But if i can i'd definately love to. :D
Sometime in Spetmeber would be good as schools are back. But then others have to work i suppose...

[tanis34]

1. Joshmac
2. Von Teese
3. Mr VT
4. TazDaz
5. Graciepants
6. widepants
7. Rorshach
8. Spidey
9. Bluethunder
10. Binky
11. tanis


dates and work depending

[GeneticBubble]

1. Joshmac
2. Von Teese
3. Mr VT
4. TazDaz
5. Graciepants
6. widepants
7. Rorshach
8. Spidey
9. Bluethunder
10. Binky
11. tanis
12. GeneticBubble


dates and work dependin, apart from that im deffo up for it! :smt081
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[joshmac]

i thought it was gonna happen sooner rather than later? halloween is months away!
Yeah I think so. It'll be absolutely packed on fright night as well

[ranathari]

When my BSc did a group trip we managed to get big discounts using vouchers from those Tescos reward cards. I think it was two for the price of one, which meant everyone went for half price - reasonable alternative to booking online if you're not positive you can get enough people to meet the group booking limit.

[kitkat]

ive got loads of 2 for 1 offer things if anyone wants them

[ranathari]

Also there's a dedicated bike parking area right next to the entrance. Nowhere to store your helmets though (lockers were too small when I went) so might not be a bad idea if someone drove up so gear could be dumped in a car boot.

I'm up for it, depending on date of course.

[joshmac]

ive got loads of 2 for 1 offer things if anyone wants them
Only if you're not going to use them! That'd be great. :)
I'd be surprised if we could use the 2 for 1 things on top of the group discount. I could try and find out though...

When my BSc did a group trip we managed to get big discounts using vouchers from those Tescos reward cards. I think it was two for the price of one, which meant everyone went for half price - reasonable alternative to booking online if you're not positive you can get enough people to meet the group booking limit.
Yeah I was speaking to someone from here on msn and she said with enough points she can get it for a quarter of the price. Worth considering if you've got a Tesco's club card..

[Graciepants]

if its fairly soon (as in before october) then i'll drive so everyone can put helmets in my car if the lockers are too small :D
plus that means i dont have to walk round on a hot day (wishful thinking)in leathers :D

[joshmac]

if its fairly soon (as in before october) then i'll drive so everyone can put helmets in my car if the lockers are too small :D
plus that means i dont have to walk round on a hot day (wishful thinking)in leathers :D
I don't mind driving either. Not fussed either way. Well the lockers should be big enough to put your leathers in. I wasn't planning on going round Thorpe Park in my leathers tbh. I would melt :lol:

[kitkat]

Only if you're not going to use them! That'd be great. :)
..

got 3 2 for 1 tickets so 6 peeps would get in half price and got 2 £12 off vouchers. Not a great fan of fast rides so unlikely I would use them. Next time your in area Josh pop round and pick them up or maybe you could make it to the next GM meet on time ;)

[joshmac]

got 3 2 for 1 tickets so 6 peeps would get in half price and got 2 £12 off vouchers. Not a great fan of fast rides so unlikely I would use them. Next time your in area Josh pop round and pick them up or maybe you could make it to the next GM meet on time ;)
What, you mean this "GM meet" wasn't just a freak accident of nature?! It might happen again? :razz:
I'd only just come to after passing out when I read about bikes being at a GM meet ;):lol: hehe

I'll let you know when I'm gonna be nearby.
Thankyou

[kitkat]

there were 3 bikes and only 1 car at the meet. we will progress to rideout one day

[joshmac]

What sort of dates can/can't people make? Once there's a rough period I'll make a poll for the day.

[Shellywoozle]

1. Joshmac
2. Von Teese
3. Mr VT
4. TazDaz
5. Graciepants
6. widepants
7. Rorshach
8. Spidey
9. Bluethunder
10. Binky
11. tanis
12. GeneticBubble
13. Shellywoozle (work allowing and finding a cheap hotel :) )

[Milky Bar Kid]

Where is Thorpe park near?

[Wideboy]

off the m25, south of london......... Woking

[Milky Bar Kid]

Aww, thats sooooooooo far away

[Wideboy]

its to keep you away!

[Milky Bar Kid]

No need. I am injured. Be nice. Mind you, with my spate of luck, you guys probably don't want me to come!

[Wideboy]

nah its great!! i went there with a fractured spine!! did me the world of good..........

[Graciepants]

What sort of dates can/can't people make? Once there's a rough period I'll make a poll for the day.

how about early september? the kids go back to school around the 6th (i'll ask my mum when she comes home if no one knows :confused:)

far enough for people to have free time, close enough not to be a pipe dream?

[hovis]

1. Joshmac
2. Von Teese
3. Mr VT
4. TazDaz
5. Graciepants
6. widepants
7. Rorshach
8. Spidey
9. Bluethunder
10. Binky
11. tanis
12. GeneticBubble
13. Shellywoozle (work allowing and finding a cheap hotel :) )
14. Hovis (work allowing and finding a cheap hotel :smt057 )(or someones floor/settee etc)

[keith_d]

1. Joshmac
2. Von Teese
3. Mr VT
4. TazDaz
5. Graciepants
6. widepants
7. Rorshach
8. Spidey
9. Bluethunder
10. Binky
11. tanis
12. GeneticBubble
13. Shellywoozle (work allowing and finding a cheap hotel :) )
14. Hovis (work allowing and finding a cheap hotel :smt057 )
15. Keith_D (I want to, but I'm running out of weekends :smt017)

[Jinxy43]

1. Joshmac
2. Von Teese
3. Mr VT
4. TazDaz
5. Graciepants
6. widepants
7. Rorshach
8. Spidey
9. Bluethunder
10. Binky
11. tanis
12. GeneticBubble
13. Shellywoozle (work allowing and finding a cheap hotel :) )
14. Hovis (work allowing and finding a cheap hotel :smt057 )
15. Keith_D (I want to, but I'm running out of weekends :smt017)
16. Jinxy Of course depending on shifts.

[kitkat]

depending on date etc I might pop along with my eldest. DD doesnt do roller coasters

[Von Teese]

Have we decided as to whether it will be on a weekend or a weekday yet so that people can start checking their possibilities before we put a date poll up?

[Raf]

1. Joshmac
2. Von Teese
3. Mr VT
4. TazDaz
5. Graciepants
6. widepants
7. Rorshach
8. Spidey
9. Bluethunder
10. Binky
11. tanis
12. GeneticBubble
13. Shellywoozle (work allowing and finding a cheap hotel :) )
14. Hovis (work allowing and finding a cheap hotel :smt057 )
15. Keith_D (I want to, but I'm running out of weekends :smt017)
16. Jinxy Of course depending on shifts.
17. Raf On a weekend would be best.

People tell me during the week you actually get to go on everything without much queueing.

For those looking for a cheap hotels, Thorpe Park is closer to Chertsey than woking. There is also a direct express bus service from Staines Rail station. Staines also has one of those travelodge things.

[PsychoCannon]

You'd have more fun on a weekday (Much less queueing) but I'll only be able to make a weekend (Anytime after August), and would prolly ride down with the other half.
If it turns out on a weekend, put me down as a probable :)

[Von Teese]

Yes, less children about too on a weekday.
I think that it would be the best bet if people can arrange a day off during the week because it can get so busy on weekends that it can be almost unpleasant.

During the week there are less queues for rides, toilets, food drinks etc.

We will probably come down in the car and anyone who wants to leave their lids and leathers in it can do so.

Also if need be if anyone needs somewhere to stay over, dont pay for a Travel lodge,we have 2 spare rooms, room in the garden for a large tent and also 2 large leather couches so loads of room, save your £'s...pm me when we have decided a date.
We dont live close to Thorpe Park but will be driving down there anyway so its no extra hassle.

[Binky]

+1 for a weekday. :)

[hovis]

+1 for a weekday. :)

+2

[GeneticBubble]

+2

+3, weekday would be best for me

[Wideboy]

if its a weekday I'd have to opt for sooner rather than later as end of sept time onwards I'll be constantly working away and wont have any free holiday :(

[Graciepants]

week day is best for me, but the earlier in september the better for me as after that i'll be in sheffield again, if its after sept i cant go

[joshmac]

OK so it seems a weekday would be better. In which case it'd have to be before the 7th September (Have to double check that) as I'll be starting my course at the ACM after that. Early september could get pretty manic as it'll be the last chance for a lot of kids to go before going back to school.

[Wideboy]

i say............. tomorrow lets go!!!


i'd say before sept

[Von Teese]

Ok I think we need dates:

I can make:

Sept:
11th (fri)
12th (sat)
13th (sun)
16th (wed)
17th (thurs)
18th (fri)
23 (wed)
24 (thurs)
28 (mon)
29 (tues)
30 (wed)

Oct:

5th (mon)
6th (tues)

Put your name next to the date you prefer and if you cant make any of those put the date below this in RED please.

[Von Teese]

OK so it seems a weekday would be better. In which case it'd have to be before the 7th September (Have to double check that) as I'll be starting my course at the ACM after that. Early september could get pretty manic as it'll be the last chance for a lot of kids to go before going back to school.



[Edit] Actually I can make next week the 19th or 20th Aug but I think that will be too soon for most and Mr VT wont be able to get time off work

[joshmac]

before the 7th September (Have to double check that) as I'll be starting my course at the ACM after that. Early september could get pretty manic as it'll be the last chance for a lot of kids to go before going back to school.
Hmmmm not sure I'll be able to make any/many of those dates Jen
What about August?

[Von Teese]

See edit

[Wideboy]

hmm, how long do you have to give when you buy your ticket online (cheaper i think) before you turn up?

i don't want to say yay now and book only to be then dragged off working

[joshmac]

Are we not doing a group booking then?..

[Binky]

I can't make any day in August. :(

Ah well. Have fun if you do have it in August. If you don't i may well still see you there.

[Wideboy]

lol this isn't going well :rolleyes:

[hindle8907]

,lol shame its so far away otherwise i would of come .:(

[hovis]

any monday

[Wideboy]

Tuesday it is then

[mr.anderson]

That would be cool. Tuesdays are usually good for me.

[Binky]

Tuesday 8th?

Kids back to school and Hovis stuck at work. :D

[GeneticBubble]

Tuesdays are bad for me, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday. they are my good days. pick one of them :thumbsup:

[Von Teese]

Hmmm this is getting a little silly now.

OK, how about this???

Wednesday the 16th September 2009:
Names of who can make it:
- Von Teese
-Mr Von Teese

[metalmonkey]

Would it not possibale to create a poll with a few dates, then choose the day we can make? I really don't when and if I can come yet, as it really depends on my fitness and when and where I'm working. But the above suggestion normally works some how.

[hovis]

Would it not possibale to create a poll with a few dates, then choose the day we can make? I really don't when and if I can come yet, as it really depends on my fitness and when and where I'm working. But the above suggestion normally works some how.

that would be better

[Von Teese]

Ok, will sort that...so let me just be sure here, its going to be in SEPTEMBER...
and are we going to include weekends in the poll or not?

[Von Teese]

Right, for those who were interested, poll is up.
Please vote for the days you prefer so I can get this organised, if you dont then we will go without you!

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