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Anybody else do impressions of birds to try and fool Merlin? Any successes? I'm beginning to think I might just be human.

I'm fed up of my flow being broken by the question around whilst or while. I must admit I use them interchangeably and I can't put my finger on why I land on either. Am I missing something fundamental whilst writing or should I be thinking less while I am in the flow?

Looking forward to seeing Buckles live tonight instead of ball goaler extreme operation cup qualifier. Exceptional scheduling!

Am heading to Vulfpeck's O2 show in July. Anybody have any predictions for lineup and support? Fearless Flyers? Vulfmon? Will Evangeline join them? Looking forward to finding out!

Here's a little ambient video I made during my trip this Tuesday. I was struck by how beautiful the park is whatever the weather (and there was a variety of that on the day)! As far as my experience of rollercoasters go there were a lot of firsts for me from vertical lifts, drops, numbers of inversions, speed of launches, whatever was going on in Hex. Aside from the rides here are some of the other things I loved:

• Walking through the gardens after multiple rides of Smiler left me feeling a bit bleurgh
• Hiding in a bush by the Towers whilst it hailed
• Riding the rapids whilst it rained (I was wet anyway)
• Riding Bluey soon after Oblivion to get a proper A|B comparison

The atmosphere of the place is very special, can't wait to head back!

Went yesterday after a 36 year break by myself and had a blast. Managed the following:

Wicker man

Rita

13

Oblivion

Smiler

Smiler

Bluey

Rapids

Mine train

Curse of Alton manor

Nemesis sub terra

Galactica

Nemesis

Nemesis

Gardens

Hex

Oblivion

Battle galleons

Wicker man

Monorail

Full disclosure, I'm writing a sci-fi book about theme parks so wanted to do some research! The first coaster I ever went on was the Corkscrew. Met some lovely people yesterday as well and the staff were great!