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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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Six Flags America – My 1st & Final Holiday in the Park?
Kaylee & I head down to Six Flags America for my first & maybe last Holiday in the Park after rumors that some Six Flags parks will cease running the event.
CAG Report – December 2021 Recap
December 2021 comes to a close. Check out a recap of what took place over the last month & my thoughts for what is to come on We Were Inverted.
Q&A: 2021 Flight Crew Reflections – Patrick
The year is coming to a close. I asked several crew members to give me their reflections on 2021. Here, on the final day, I answer those same questions.
Kings Dominion – A ‘Twisted’ Night at WinterFest
After leaving Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Sam & I swing by Kings Dominion for WinterFest & as many rides on Twisted Timbers as we can on the way home.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Christmas Town Catch Up
Sam & I catch up w/ Chris, Carrie, Hannah, & Grace for a few hours at Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Christmas Town event – the 1st of 2 park on the day.
Q&A: 2021 Flight Crew Reflections – Renee
The year is coming to a close. I touch base w/ crew member Renee to get his thoughts & reflections on the year that was 2021.
Q&A: 2021 Flight Crew Reflections – Kaylee
The year is coming to a close. I touch base w/ crew member Kaylee to get his thoughts & reflections on the year that was 2021.
Q&A: 2021 Flight Crew Reflections – Greg
The year is coming to a close. I touch base w/ crew member Greg to get his thoughts & reflections on the year that was 2021.
Q&A: 2021 Flight Crew Reflections – Sam
The year is coming to a close. I touch base w/ crew member Sam to get his thoughts & reflections on the year that was 2021.
Six Flags Great Adventure – ‘Chilling’ Out at Pin Palooza
I meet up w/ Ryan, a.k.a. Mr. Toro & Brian for Six Flags Great Adventure’s Pin Palooza 2021 on a day that averaged in the mid-30’s.
Q&A: 2021 Flight Crew Reflections – Chris D.
The year is coming to a close. I touch base w/ crew member Chris D. to get his thoughts & reflections on the year that was 2021.
Hersheypark – A Candymonium-Filled Candylane Visit
Renee, Brady, Kayla, & I head up to Hersheypark for our first Christmas Candylane visit of 2021 where Kayla finally claims her Candymonium credit.
CAG Report – November 2021 Recap
November 2021 comes to a close. Check out a recap of what took place over the last month & my thoughts for what is to come on We Were Inverted.
Six Flags Great Adventure – Salvaging Our Day at Dorney
Kaylee, Bernard, & I make the impromptu decision to head to Six Flags Great Adventure after Dorney Park closes at 2 p.m. for bad weather & low attendance.
Dorney Park – November Rain
I head up to Dorney w/ Kaylee & her friend Bernard, on what turned out to be a rainy, cold day where the park closed at 2 pm – only 2.5 hours after we arrived.
Six Flags Great Adventure – Dancing with the Devils
A Lil’ Devil drew me in for a pin & a credit, but 13 rides on Jersey Devil Coaster & 12 on Nitro capped off my devilish night in New Jersey.
Sesame Place – 2 New Credits! Ah-Hah-Hah!
It took me a long time to finally visit, but I finally checked out Sesame Place in Philadelphia, picking up 2 new credits on Vapor Trail & Oscar’s Wacky Taxi.
CAG Report – October 2021 Recap
October 2021 comes to a close. Check out a recap of what took place over the last month & my thoughts for what is to come on We Were Inverted.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Howl-O-Scream on Halloween
I head down to Busch Gardens Williamsburg w/ Kaylee for her first-ever visit where we meet up w/ Chris, Carrie, & Hannah for Howl-O-Scream.
Hersheypark – Savoring Some Skyrush & A Jolly New Paint Job?
A trip to Hersheypark for some night rides on Skyrush & a chance to check out all the coaster repaints, including Sidewinder, which is looking quite “jolly.”
Six Flags America – A Merch Run Turns Into Much More
A visit to Six Flags America to buy a Wild One shirt results in my meeting w/ Maya & Taliyah, who I end up riding coasters with until close.
Holiday World – Our Non-Legendary Voyage
Sam, Kaylee, & I finish up our weekend at Holiday World where sadly, one of their amazing woodies was closed & operations ran on the slower side.
Kings Island – Kaylee’s Flight to Credit 100 & Beyond
Sam, Kaylee, & I return to Kings Island for a 13 hour day where we grab all of the remaining coaster credits, get some re-rides, & get Kaylee her 100th credit.
Kings Island – Dropping 300 Feet to Earn Credit 400
Sam, Kaylee, & I visit Kings Island from 6 to midnight, getting in 10 rides including my 400th credit on the giga coaster, Orion.
