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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 – 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.
Hersheypark – Back so Soon for My 6th Visit
After a few hours at Dutch Wonderland, I swing by Hersheypark for the 6th time this season to eat and grab a few rides on my favorite coasters
Dutch Wonderland – My 1-Hour Wait for Merlin’s Mayhem
My first visit to Dutch Wonderland to experience Merlin’s Mayhem and ride one of my favorite family woodies, Kingdom Coaster
Kickstarter – Fells’ Theme Park Collection, Series 2 Pins
Joseph Fells, an illustrator & coaster enthusiast, introduces his Theme Park Collection, Series 2 Pins to Kickstarter after a successful Series 1 release.
Hersheypark – Day Out with My Brother
My brother, Brian, and I head to Hersheypark for the day – a place where we have many childhood memories with our parents & Aunt Cheryl
Summer of Sam – Six Flags Great Adventure
Sam makes her first trip to Six Flags Great Adventure, but long lines keep us from riding everything, getting her 8 of the park’s 12 credits
Knoebels Grounds Flying Turns
Knoebels grounds Flying Turns, the world’s only wooden bobsled coaster, as it undergoes a retrofit to improve operations
