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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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Kings Dominion – Our New Year’s ‘Ejection’ From 2021
After spending most of New Year’s Eve at Six Flags America, we head down to Kings Dominion to bring in 2022 on one of our favorite coasters.
2015’s Mini-Marathon on Conneaut Lake Park’s Blue Streak
With the Jan. 4, 2022 demise of Conneaut Lake’s Blue Streak, I share my memories of riding the coaster w/ Mindy during our 2015 visit.
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.
