Monday, 25 May 2009

...Am I really THAT old?!

Where has the time gone?! It was my granddaughter's 18th birthday on Saturday and we all went to Thorpe Park to celebrate at the weekend - all that is ...14 of my family! The weather was fab and a great time was had by everyone...
...right down to this Little Miss.





I have considered myself a 'Coaster Queen' over the years, however, I have watched roller coasters grow in height, speed and fear factor, to the point I am resigning and handing my title over to my almost 10 year old granddaughter Eden! She is beyond brave!
She wins hands down! There's no way I would have gone on 'SAW' THE RIDE ...

...and even after queuing for nearly 2 hours AND there were technical problems on 2 occasions, she was still brave enough to ride it. Phew! Just looking at it made me come over dizzy! My age has at last caught up with me...where roller coaster rides are concerned anyway.

So....is anyone of you ready for a vertual ride?

ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?!

Apparently, the worse part is at this point where the carriage has gone through the tunnel (no giving away the journey preceding this far in case any of you wishes to ride SAW) - and is awaiting the steep climb of 100ft and a 100degree drop! There is about a 10 second wait! I believe this would be where I would PMK!




*SCREEEEEEAAAAM*
*ARRRRRRHHHH*

*WHOOOOSH*







Around the loop and the end is near!

So, what is the verdict?!

First off ....son in law # 1. He looks smug! Turn around. Let's take a look at your pants!!
Huh! His hands are still shaking.


Next off....daughter Keeley - clearly feeling the after effects.
WOW! Son in law # 2. Now he's a big guy - 6' 4" but even he looks like it was no joy ride!

Eden - the coolest but still wiping the sweat from her brow.


SAW it.
FEARED it.
DONE it!

A little trick photography!
Last word from Eden - "It's class!"

So, my one and only ride seems feeble after that but hey, I swung 10 loops in one go and got the same feeling - yuk!
Queuing for the 'Colossus' - 3 daughters, 1 son in law and 2 grandchildren.Ethan was chuffed that he just made the grade with his spiky hair touching the top of the measuring stick!

Still smiling.


Cool 8 year old Ethan with his hand hanging!


How many loops was that?!

A hair raising experience!
Me at the back.
Nuff said!
Good times.

9 comments:

Claire said...

No way on earth would you get me on that roller coaster!!! looks like you all had a fab time though.

Julia Dunnit said...

Totally and utterly unable to grasp the concept oof beng scared witless as fun!! A great day out though, although I'd have been beetling off for coffees and holding the coats way too often!!

Unknown said...

Rather them than me! I once went on Nemesis at Sea World and threw up afterwards!

monika said...

That last photo is a corker. You have a lovely family everyone sharing that day like that. You looked like you all had lots of fun.

Anne said...

Wow! You got some great pictures, too!

Angie said...

WOW what amazing photos. How come I didnt find this blog when I found Plot 138 ?

Lilian said...

I would NEVER get on! You are brave! I giggled at the PMK comment! It took a second and realized the K meant Knickers!!! ROTFLOL

Sara said...

Those rides are so not for me! I'd be holding everyone's bags happily taking pics for everyone!

The blog looks nice! I sent you a pea mail with the info you needed--hope it helps!

Carmen said...

That last picture just says it all! Fantastic! :D

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