First off I'd like to thank everyone that came out and made it such an amazing day, you're all awesome <3
I decided to get to the meeting point a little early which was good because Dan turned up a little early too. Most people had turned up within 30 mins or had led me or someone else know that they'd be late/meeting us later. I thought I had phone signal in the station but I didn't so unfortunately Tomatron Tom was outside trying to desperately get hold of someone but we soon found him once we left the station.
We moved into the fair which wasn't too hectic (yet) and headed straight for the Wilde Maus XL. On the way we picked up some tokens for the rides. It was all so expensive, the Wilde Maus alone set us back £6! Eww.
As you can tell in the photo above, the weather was a little overcast, but it was dry and actually a little mild. The queue for the coaster was pretty cool, being a mini fun house with all fun spinning discs and that. Brilliant little touch. The coaster was actually really good fun if a little terrifying. Why was it terrifying? The supports were resting on wooden crates which were just sat on mud. Still...
We then moved over to the suspended coaster. Only Tomatron and Radaxian wanted to ride and there was a bit of a queue. Most of us just stood around and had a chat. Some went over to the Carousel bar which actually rotated, it was amazing.
But Tomatron Tom didn't care...
Obscure Anubis reference
A wild Neal appeared and we all headed over to Alpen Hotel which is clearly the best fun house ever made in the history of fun houses. I reckon we must have spent a good 15-20 minutes going through. You think it's coming to and end and then there are 4 dark ride show things - THE HELL!?
Label is: correct
At the end of this conveyor belt there was like a wind machine. It was fun.
There was a glass maze which was odd, usually you get mirrors, not glass. Was still fun to navigate.
All over it there were rather amusing images.
The show room things were random. The first one was a bar where there was a storm and a animatronic German talking to us. Was all a bit weird. Then there was a room where the floor moved a bit, then the next room the ceiling collapsed on us...
And the final room was like a mini version of a mad house (Hex) which was terrifying.
We then walked around the fair looking for the other creds. Sue blew some bubbles...
A few peeps got spited by a bit of flooring which wasn't solid and splashed lots of mud everywhere. How burdenous. We then found Pirate Adventure which looked exciting. I couldn't be bothered to shell out another £4 and I wasn't alone. The others seemed to be a bit meh about the attraction once they exited.
We then continued in search of creds. There was one of those little kids rides where it's various vehicles going round a little figure of 8 track. Nic was all...
We finally found the reindeer coaster with the pervert Santa hanging on the back. Only Sue, Dan and Tomatron Tom rode it for the +1.
It was then back over towards the Wilde Maus for the Alpine Adventure cred.
The drop tower had a goon board.
The toilets were themed!
All creds obtained and fun had in the fun houses we decided it'd be a good idea to head over to pub 1. For some reason Neal said it'd be quicker to go over to marble arch. This was false. But for some reason we all went in that direction. It was funny to see the people shouting at soap box corner (or whatever it's called). Richard decided to shout at the American Christian man.
During our long detour we saw a child attempt to jump over this small cube thing and totally fail and faceplant into the floor. She wasn't happy about this (must have really hurt) but everyone pretty much burst into tears of laughter. I think Marc would have been laughing for weeks.
We finally arrived at the Sherlock Holmes pub next to Charing X station. The amazing staff had already set out the crackers I had left with them the night before <3 We ordered some drinks while we waited for others to turn up.
I don't know why I took such a wonky photo, I hadn't even had any alcohol
When more peeps turned up we started to order our food. The lady dealing with us was amazing throughout our time there (I've sent them a big thank you email). The food was really good (even if I did find it really hard to get through the giant yorkshire pud. Lots of fun was had during our time at pub 1.
The crackers that I put stuff in went down really well. I put a CF logo on most of the hats and put a pack of Huntik trading cards in each one. They took forever to take apart and put back together so glad it was appreciated.
Serena (Radaxian) had to leave so we did secret santa so she could get something. There were some hilarious gifts in there and it provided plenty of amusement. Well done to those that put in!
Condoms and Bountys
Goon money bank
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0SqwipZycU[/youtube]
Winner of most random gift?
A couple years back we put a polar bear in Richard's Cider. This year pretty much everything was put in pint glasses. You saw the dice earlier, what about a toy car?
<3
Both Peter and Richard got huge packs of Hunik trading cards, including game mat. You can see Peter holding his huge stash of packs in the below pic.
After paying for the food and putting all the rubbish away we thanked the staff and made our way to pub 2 for alcohol times. I had booked the area upstairs but the two staff running the pub on the night didn't seem to care and let other peeps up there anyway. Oh well, was their problem, they would have to deal with 20 very loud CFers
Lots of fun was had at pub 2. Nic had put together a pass the parcel because she's amazing. Each layer had a little chocolate and the prize at the end was a light up glass which was won by Tom.
Someone managed to get wrapping paper in Sue's drink
Shooting the toy car at Richard
Ciall decided to blow up one of the condoms
Full photo album
Sorry for the mass of photos but it was hard to choose what to show and what not to Thanks for reading!
I decided to get to the meeting point a little early which was good because Dan turned up a little early too. Most people had turned up within 30 mins or had led me or someone else know that they'd be late/meeting us later. I thought I had phone signal in the station but I didn't so unfortunately Tomatron Tom was outside trying to desperately get hold of someone but we soon found him once we left the station.
We moved into the fair which wasn't too hectic (yet) and headed straight for the Wilde Maus XL. On the way we picked up some tokens for the rides. It was all so expensive, the Wilde Maus alone set us back £6! Eww.
As you can tell in the photo above, the weather was a little overcast, but it was dry and actually a little mild. The queue for the coaster was pretty cool, being a mini fun house with all fun spinning discs and that. Brilliant little touch. The coaster was actually really good fun if a little terrifying. Why was it terrifying? The supports were resting on wooden crates which were just sat on mud. Still...
We then moved over to the suspended coaster. Only Tomatron and Radaxian wanted to ride and there was a bit of a queue. Most of us just stood around and had a chat. Some went over to the Carousel bar which actually rotated, it was amazing.
But Tomatron Tom didn't care...
Obscure Anubis reference
A wild Neal appeared and we all headed over to Alpen Hotel which is clearly the best fun house ever made in the history of fun houses. I reckon we must have spent a good 15-20 minutes going through. You think it's coming to and end and then there are 4 dark ride show things - THE HELL!?
Label is: correct
At the end of this conveyor belt there was like a wind machine. It was fun.
There was a glass maze which was odd, usually you get mirrors, not glass. Was still fun to navigate.
All over it there were rather amusing images.
The show room things were random. The first one was a bar where there was a storm and a animatronic German talking to us. Was all a bit weird. Then there was a room where the floor moved a bit, then the next room the ceiling collapsed on us...
And the final room was like a mini version of a mad house (Hex) which was terrifying.
We then walked around the fair looking for the other creds. Sue blew some bubbles...
A few peeps got spited by a bit of flooring which wasn't solid and splashed lots of mud everywhere. How burdenous. We then found Pirate Adventure which looked exciting. I couldn't be bothered to shell out another £4 and I wasn't alone. The others seemed to be a bit meh about the attraction once they exited.
We then continued in search of creds. There was one of those little kids rides where it's various vehicles going round a little figure of 8 track. Nic was all...
We finally found the reindeer coaster with the pervert Santa hanging on the back. Only Sue, Dan and Tomatron Tom rode it for the +1.
It was then back over towards the Wilde Maus for the Alpine Adventure cred.
The drop tower had a goon board.
The toilets were themed!
All creds obtained and fun had in the fun houses we decided it'd be a good idea to head over to pub 1. For some reason Neal said it'd be quicker to go over to marble arch. This was false. But for some reason we all went in that direction. It was funny to see the people shouting at soap box corner (or whatever it's called). Richard decided to shout at the American Christian man.
During our long detour we saw a child attempt to jump over this small cube thing and totally fail and faceplant into the floor. She wasn't happy about this (must have really hurt) but everyone pretty much burst into tears of laughter. I think Marc would have been laughing for weeks.
We finally arrived at the Sherlock Holmes pub next to Charing X station. The amazing staff had already set out the crackers I had left with them the night before <3 We ordered some drinks while we waited for others to turn up.
I don't know why I took such a wonky photo, I hadn't even had any alcohol
When more peeps turned up we started to order our food. The lady dealing with us was amazing throughout our time there (I've sent them a big thank you email). The food was really good (even if I did find it really hard to get through the giant yorkshire pud. Lots of fun was had during our time at pub 1.
The crackers that I put stuff in went down really well. I put a CF logo on most of the hats and put a pack of Huntik trading cards in each one. They took forever to take apart and put back together so glad it was appreciated.
Serena (Radaxian) had to leave so we did secret santa so she could get something. There were some hilarious gifts in there and it provided plenty of amusement. Well done to those that put in!
Condoms and Bountys
Goon money bank
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0SqwipZycU[/youtube]
Winner of most random gift?
A couple years back we put a polar bear in Richard's Cider. This year pretty much everything was put in pint glasses. You saw the dice earlier, what about a toy car?
<3
Both Peter and Richard got huge packs of Hunik trading cards, including game mat. You can see Peter holding his huge stash of packs in the below pic.
After paying for the food and putting all the rubbish away we thanked the staff and made our way to pub 2 for alcohol times. I had booked the area upstairs but the two staff running the pub on the night didn't seem to care and let other peeps up there anyway. Oh well, was their problem, they would have to deal with 20 very loud CFers
Lots of fun was had at pub 2. Nic had put together a pass the parcel because she's amazing. Each layer had a little chocolate and the prize at the end was a light up glass which was won by Tom.
Someone managed to get wrapping paper in Sue's drink
Shooting the toy car at Richard
Ciall decided to blow up one of the condoms
Full photo album
Sorry for the mass of photos but it was hard to choose what to show and what not to
Thanks for reading!
