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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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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.
Scene75: Columbus – Credit 399 Finally Obtained
On our way to Kings Island the crew stops at Scene75 in Columbus to ride Nuclear Rush – my 399th credit prior to getting my 400th on Orion later that night.
CAG Report – September 2021 Recap
September 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.
Quest for 399, Pt. 6 – Steel Pier
Looking to make Orion my 400th credit, I attempt to land 5 credits to take me from 394 to 399 w/ a trip through New Jersey. Part 6: Steel Pier.
Quest for 399, Pt. 5 – Fantasy Island
Looking to make Orion my 400th credit, I attempt to land 5 credits to take me from 394 to 399 w/ a trip through New Jersey. Part 5: Fantasy Island.
Quest for 399, Pt. 4 – Casino Pier
Looking to make Orion my 400th credit, I attempt to land 5 credits to take me from 394 to 399 w/ a trip through New Jersey. Part 4: Casino Pier.
Quest for 399, Pt. 3 – Jenkinson’s Boardwalk
Looking to make Orion my 400th credit, I attempt to land 5 credits to take me from 394 to 399 w/ a trip through New Jersey. Part 3: Jenkinson’s Boardwalk.
Quest for 399, Pt. 2 – iPlay America
Looking to make Orion my 400th credit, I attempt to land 5 credits to take me from 394 to 399 w/ a trip through New Jersey. Part 2: iPlay America.
Quest for 399, Pt. 1 – Keansburg Amusement Park
Looking to make Orion my 400th credit, I attempt to land 5 credits to take me from 394 to 399 w/ a trip through New Jersey. Part 1: Keansburg Amusement Park.
Hersheypark – Catching Up for a Few Hours of Fun
Chance, Aaron, & their friend, Mike, visit Hersheypark on Saturday, September 11. Having the evening free, I caught up with them for a few hours.
CAG Report – August 2021 Recap
August 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 America – Dalila’s Day
My niece, Dalila, and I visit Six Flags America with fellow crew members, Sam & Kaylee. We hit a variety of rides & Dalila even braves Superman!
Hersheypark – Coasters by Day, Baseball by Night
Sam, Renee, & I go to Hersheypark for a day of coasters before heading to Reading for a minor league baseball game at First Energy Field.
Hersheypark – Carol’s National Coaster Day Celebration
Sam treats her mom, Carol, to a day at Hersheypark to celebrate her birthday on Monday, August 16 – National Roller Coaster Day.
Carolina Coasters, Pt. 5 – Carowinds: Day 2
Carolina Coasters, a 5-part mini series of trip reports covering an August 2021 trip through North & South Carolinas. Part 5, features Day 2 at Carowinds.
Carolina Coasters, Pt. 4 – Carowinds: Day 1
Carolina Coasters, a 5-part mini series of trip reports covering an August 2021 trip through North & South Carolinas. Part 4, features Day 1 at Carowinds.
Carolina Coasters, Pt. 3 – Family Kingdom
Carolina Coasters, a 5-part mini series of trip reports covering an August 2021 trip through North & South Carolinas. Part 3, features Family Kingdom.