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News, Editorials, Features, & More
Welcome to the We Were Inverted Blog. Here you will be able to find a wide variety of article types. You’ll find everything from trip reports with the Flight Crew, editorials, reviews, and feature articles such as my well-received, “Phoenix & the Path it Blazed for Wooden Coaster Relocation,” where I worked with Knoebels and enthusiasts from numerous Facebook groups.
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Coaster Collectibles – Greg Lane: Ride Photo Keychains
Fellow We Were Inverted Crew Member, Greg Lane, shares his coaster themed collection of ride photo keychains & discusses why he collects them.
Capturing The Loch Ness Monster
Back in August I commissioned Dave Taylor of Dave Taylor’s 3D Wood Art to create a Loch Ness Monster sign & boy did he ever impress!
Hersheypark – A 10/10 Visit for My 10th Visit of 2020
Hitting up the final day of Hersheypark in the Dark for 2020 to get in some of our last rides of the season on a handful of the park’s roller coasters.
CAG Report – October 2020 Recap
October 2020 comes to a close. Check out a recap of what took place over the last month & my thoughts for what is to come.
Hersheypark – Oh, You’re Off? Wanna Go to Hershey?
When I found out that Sam had off work, I asked her if she wanted to go to Hersheypark. Natrually, she said, “Hell yeah!?
Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Completing the Credits
We get much better weather for our second trip to Busch Gardens Williamsburg in as many months – netting us 16 total rides.
Six Flags America – Riding in the Rain
An impromptu evening at Six Flags America during the rain nets Sam 3 new credits & a good number of rides in just 2.5 hours.
Knoebels – Wait For It…
Knoebels was the busiest I have ever seen, but it didn’t stand in our way of getting Phoenix as both Sam’s 50th & Greg’s 75th credits.
Adventure Park USA – Greg Goes for a Tumble
We stop by Adventure Park USA on the way to Knoebels to get Greg credits on Tumbleweed & Wild West Express, but one of the two was up & running.
Joining the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE)… Finally
I don’t know how it took this long, but I finally joined the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) & bought Sam a membership for an early Christmas gift.
Skyrush – From “Thigh Crush” to My Crush
Skyrush used to be a one & done for me each visit to Hersheypark. In 2020, however, this ride has went from crushing my thighs to my crush.
Coaster Collectibles – Chance Knight: Magnets
Coaster Enthusiast, & YouTuber, Chance Knight, shares his coaster themed collection of magnets & discusses why he collects them.
CAG Report – September 2020 Recap
September 2020 comes to a close. Check out a recap of what took place over the last month & my thoughts for what is to come.
Upcoming Mission – 32 in 9
Is it possible to ride all 32 seats on Skyrush at Hersheypark in 9 hours? I just might find out this coming Sunday. Am I crazy?
Q&A: Sam – Summer of Sam Comes to a Close
An interview with flight crew member, Sam, who set out to overcome her fear of roller coasters this summer & more than succeeded.
Hersheypark – My 8th Stop, Mostly for f/Stops
With a passion for photography, I take my digital SLR camera to Hersheypark & spend a few hours just walking around the park, taking pictures.
Phoenix & the Path it Blazed for Wooden Coaster Relocation
In the 1980’s, Knoebels relocated Rocket and turned it into Phoenix, paving the way for a host of other parks to follow suit with wooden coaster relocations
Sam & Greg to Get Credits 50 & 75 on Phoenix?
With Sam closing in on 50 credits & Greg, 75, we are planning a day to get to Knoebels so that both can hopefully land those credits on Phoenix together
Preview – Coaster Collectibles: The Series
Coming soon to We Were Inverted, a blog series profiling the coaster & amusement park related collections of fellow enthusiasts
Summer of Sam – Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Wet, Yet Worthwhile
Limited reservations, time, & ride availability didn’t stop the crew from having an awesome day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Summer of Sam – Go-Karts Plus: Hey, It’s a Credit!
Sam, Greg, & myself make a stop at Go-Karts Plus in Williamsburg to nab a credit on our way to Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Fingers Crossed for Friday
With plans in place for Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 2 days & 80 percent chance of storms, will the day be ruined? Let’s hope not!
Summer of Sam – Hersheypark: Labor Day Credits
Sam & I take an impromptu trip to Hersheypark on Labor Day. It was crowded, but Sam managed to land 3 new credits, including Skyrush
CAG Report – August 2020 Recap
August 2020 comes to a close. Check out a recap of what took place over the last month & my thoughts for what is to come.