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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.
I would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to use the comments section on each blog post or head over to the Contact page and email me directly. Are there any topics you’d like for me to cover? I’m always up for suggestions.
Influential Coasters of My Childhood – Golden Nugget
A series focused on the coasters that wowed me as a child. In this installment, I take a look at the Golden Nugget from Hunt’s Pier in Wildwood, N.J.
CAG Report – June 2021 Recap
June 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.
Hersheypark – All Celsius, No Fahrenheit
On a 100 degree day, I head up to Hersheypark to celebrate We Were Inverted being online for 1 year while other crew members attend other parks.
Celebrating 1 Year Online
On June 29, 2020, We Were Inverted was launched. In the year since then, it’s been one wild ride, where I’ve visited so many parks & made so many amazing friends.
Jersey Days, Pt. 4 – Playland’s Castaway Cove
This multi-part on-going series consists of trip reports from numerous Jersey shore & NJ-based locations visited in 2021. Part 4: Playland’s Castaway Cove.
Jersey Days, Pt. 3 – Gillian’s Wonderland Pier
This multi-part on-going series consists of trip reports from numerous Jersey shore & NJ-based locations visited in 2021. Part 3: Gillian’s Wonderland Pier.
Jersey Days, Pt. 2 – Morey’s Piers
This multi-part on-going series consists of trip reports from numerous Jersey shore & NJ-based locations visited in 2021. Part 2: Morey’s Piers.
Jersey Days, Pt. 1 – Funplex: Mt. Laurel
This multi-part on-going series consists of trip reports from numerous Jersey shore & NJ-based locations visited in 2021. Part 1: Funplex – Mt. Laurel.
Fun Land of Fredericksburg – 1 New Credit & Promotion
Once again, we make a stop at Fun Land of Fredericksburg, this time after Kings Dominion visit, to land some crew members a new credit on Twist n Shout.
Kings Dominion – A Non-Twisted, Rainy Day
The crew heads out for a rainy day at Kings Dominion, which saw Twisted Timbers closed, but one where we still came away with lots of rides & re-rides.
Hersheypark – Storm Runner, I Missed You
On Friday I decided, on a whim, to head up to Hersheypark for some long overdue rides on Storm Runner – my first in a couple of years.
500 Pins – 10 Standouts
On June 8, I added my 500th pin to my pin collection. To commemorate the occasion, here are 10 pins I consider to be standouts.
Six Flags Great Adventure – Hot as the Devil
Although Sam & I were at Six Flags Great Adventure for the Jersey Devil preview, it’s constant downtime gave us time to go grab some other rides.
Jersey Devil Coaster – Preview Day Thoughts
Earlier this week, out of nowhere, Six Flags Great Adventure announced a members preview for Jersey Devil Coaster, so Sam & I ventured up to give it 3 rides.
Fun Fore All – 100 Fore Greg
When there is a kiddie credit nearby, as an enthusiast, you gotta go get it. We did just that after Kennywood, getting Greg his 100th credit at Fun Fore All.
Kennywood – An Enthusiast 6-Pack
Sam, Greg, Kaylee, & I head up to Kennywood where we are joined by Chance & Aaron. And oh yeah, Steel Curtain was up & running!
Knoebels – An Impulse Decision
Needing Impulse to complete Sam’s credit list at Knoebels, she & I head up to the park with Kaylee for our first visit of 2021.
Kings Dominion – Sam’s 1st RMC & Giga
Sam falls in love with her first-ever RMC, Twisted Timbers, and first-ever giga coaster, Intimidator 305, at Kings Dominion.
CAG Report – May 2021 Recap
May 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: Sam & Patrick – Mission 32 in 9
Greg interviews Sam & Patrick about Mission 32 in 9 – the plan to ride all 32 seats on Skyrush at Hersheypark in a single visit.
Hersheypark – Skyrush Mission 32 in 9 Accomplished
Last year I pitched the idea to ride all 32 seats on Skyrush at Hersheypark in a single visit. Well, Sam & I did just that 1 day after Skyrush’s 9th birthday.
Hersheypark – Brady’s Amazing Day
I head back out to Hersheypark with Renee, her brother, Brady, and our friends Amber & Jason to try to get in as many rides as possible.
Kennywood – 100 Years of Jack Rabbit
Sam & I attend the Jack Rabbit – 100 Years, 100 Memories Ceremony & Opening Day 2021 at Kennywood – Sam’s first-ever visit to the park.
Hersheypark – Walking the Walk with the Cheapthusiast
I meet up with Chance, the Cheapthusiast, Aaron, Matt, and Madison for a beautiful day at Hershey park – riding practically every coaster.
