I have been going to Alton Towers for over 20 years. I started going when I was a sixth former at boarding school. Does anyone remember The Beast ? I remember that ride, I used to ride it but never the Black Hole. Fast forward a few years...I went on Nemesis quite early on but then...never again. Thunder Looper was always being repaired when I visisted and when I managed to summon up enough courage to ride it, it promptly broke down. No wonder they replaced it!
The kids arrived and we didn't go for a few years. When we did, our own courage was seriously depleted.
Last autumn, H reached the permissible height to ride these big boys ride and he ended up going on Air alone. Last weekend, we went back on our annual visit. I said I will accompany H this time. Bravely, we went on Nemesis Sub-Terra ( psml...this is of the calibre of Haunted House at fairgrounds ), Nemesis which wasn't as scary as I remembered followed by Air which was truly enjoyable.
All those done, I wasn't brave enough to follow H on the ride to Oblivion. Maybe next time! Are you a roller coaster rider ? Or don't you subscribe to these artificial adrenaline pumping moments ?
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Wonderful photograph, and you are smiling. No, I have never liked scary rides. My children always remind me that I even got dizzy in the Disney tea-cups!
Wow! You are brave! I'm a bit scared of big rides. Actually, I'm a lot scared of big rides lol So I love that photo and the smiles.
Thanks for adding this breathtaking tale to our collection today Ifa
brilliant photo, i'd have had my eyes closed and mouth wide open screaming! I like to keep my feet firmly on the ground lol x
I used to love rollercoasters but as I've got older I've grown more fearful. Air is great fun but I hate that drop on the Oblivion!
I love roller coasters but we are going through that lull of the children being too small / not yet brave enough. I seriously dislike anything that spins though!
I hate rollercoasters but the children love them and are much braver than me!
I love roller coasters!! I would ride every one of them with you! My boyfriend refuses to ride them, so I don't have anyone to ride with! :( That looks like so much fun!!!
I LOVE roller coasters. I have been riding them for as long as I can remember. I was a tall child and when I was 5 I went on a roller coaster at Circus World in Florida by myself. At the time it was the tallest roller coaster in the world. My mom HATES rides :-) A handful of years ago all three of my children were finally tall enough so that we could ride together, however I only have one super daredevil. Two of them are more tame. We still have lots of fun together and I am glad that you do too :-)
I admire you, Ifa! Last time I went to Alton Towers, I sat and read and book and went on the teacup and saucer. :)
Nope, nope nope!!! Not for me thank you very much! :D Your photo is totally scrap worthy though!
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