Introducing yourselves

The Save Dreamland Campaign was launched by Joyland Books in January 2003 and is now supported by several thousand people. This is the place to discuss all aspects of saving Margate's famous amusement park and its iconic , Grade II listed Scenic Railway, Britain's oldest roller coaster.

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Postby RowBot » 23 Jan 2006, 01:00

Thank you all for helping me and others get a picture of how far the members range from and to give us all a bit of background knowledge of each other. If any new members would like to post here please feel welcome as I'm hopefully this will be a good way of us all to get to know you.

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Postby David Ellis » 23 Jan 2006, 13:00

Perhaps Bob would like to add his details here? It would be an excellent way of getting to know his role.

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Postby Neil » 23 Jan 2006, 13:53

David Ellis wrote:Perhaps Bob would like to add his details here? It would be an excellent way of getting to know his role.

David.

Definately-I've asked him the same questions a couple of times. His profile doesn't give us any more clues either. Oh well, he seems to be a rather elusive character:
NEW SPECIE FOUND:
The elusive Bob.
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Postby Hairy Vince » 25 Jan 2006, 11:12

Name: "Hairy" Vince
Age: 28
Location: That hotbed of fun and excitement....Chatham

Hobbies: I'm an active Labour Party Member, DJ (www.hairydiscos.co.uk), Sing at Dodgy Karaokes, Support the Mighty North London Red Army (Come on you Gunners).

What would you're best outcome of Dreamland be?: Let's see Kent's version of a modern theme park, akin to somewhere like Adventure Island in Southend - bring life back to Margate.

Would you prefer new owners?: Phillip Miller would be the man, he has the skills....although I would actually prefer Willy Wonka to be the new owner...think of the new rides...made of CHOCOLATE!
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Postby RowBot » 25 Jan 2006, 11:47

ooo Chocolate Rides, I like it! Welcome to the forums Hairy :)
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Postby lanesra » 25 Jan 2006, 13:59

Welcome to a fellow gooner........i'm glad i'm not the only one!!!!!!
Rebuild the scenic u know it makes sense!!
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Postby Hairy Vince » 25 Jan 2006, 14:31

I was there last night...Freezing Cold, losing on away goals, more money than I could afford for the ticket!
Roll on the UEFA cup next year!!
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Postby lanesra » 25 Jan 2006, 15:12

Thats why i didnt go......lack of funds, and theres four of us in the house that want to go!!!!(Anyway glad i didnt after that heart wrenching result!!)
Rebuild the scenic u know it makes sense!!
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Postby Marky66 » 25 Jan 2006, 23:58

Mark 39 years old

Been a Chelsea fan for 35 of those years and mad about roller coasters for even longer!

Somewhere at my mums house I have a photo of me about 2 years old posing at Dreamland!
My earliest memories are holidays in Great Yarmouth riding the roller coaster,the (long gone) Snow White ride and the snail rides at Joyland and the Pleasure Beach!
Since those days I've riden a few more coasters and I'm a Disney Vacation Club member.
I try to visit Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris with my family (wife and 2 young daughters) at least once a year, and living very close to Thorpe Park and chessington have annual passes at Tussauds.
The best rides at any park though are Woodies and it is important that the souths last remaining one be saved along with the rest of the park (with rebuilt River Caves!)
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Postby DaveD » 27 Jan 2006, 16:13

Name: Dave Dunmall, 31 years of age (eek)

Location: Gillingham (Kent)

Hobbies: Nightclubs, Pubs, Dancing, Music, Gigs/Festivals (Glastonbury etc), Restaurants, Films, Comedy, Travelling, Karaoke, Vintage Arcade Machines, Locating Table Tennis Balls of Historical Interest, stalking 1980's pop stars (don't think you've got away Limahl) & protecting the integrity of Venezuelan Hermaphrodites.

The best outcome for Dreamland would be a sympathetic renovation of the site without altering the key aspects of what is there already. Plus a machine that scans people for Burberry clothing as they come in, one of those old boys that "meet and greet" at the big Asda stores that still smile when little boys kick them in the shin & Ride Token Booths operated by the Chimps from the PG Tips commercials.

I would be happy for anyone old and new to run the site as long as they truly gave a rat's ass about the area & the people as opposed to the pound - I'm still hoping that Jimmy Godden will wake up in his Bunny-Rabbit PJ's and Hair Net with the Ghost Of Dreamland Past standing at the foot of his bed……..
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Postby Tony P » 29 Jan 2006, 11:49

Name: Tony Potter

Age: 40 (ouch), last month :P

Location: Essex

Hobbies: Funfairs, Theme Parks, Member of FAGB, Visiting new places & fairs.

Outcome: Dreamland, and the people of Margate, deserve a world class Amusement Park. This should be grounded upon the past but with all that is required for a modern, lively place. The current state of the site is criminal. :evil:

Owners: A forward thinking, TRUE, Amusement operator.
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Postby dreamland » 30 Jan 2006, 18:42

name chris wilson age 26 location margate kent hobbies and interests are pubbing and clubbing going out and having a good time and seeing friends.chatting online and the internet and of course www.savedreamland.co.uk .my outcome of dreamland id want it to be made the best theme park in the uk to beat alton towers chessington draton manor thorpe park blackpool pleasure beach and then allmost everyone will be in margate and will be jam packed solid every summer that you may not even get a chance to get in dreamland because they cant fit anyone else in there . new owner yes , phillip miller seems the man for the job. the scenic railway is the best coaster in the world garanteed !! 86 years old now
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Postby lanesra » 06 Feb 2006, 08:37

Name: Lanesra

Age: Not telling!! (ok 34!)

Location: Ramsgate

Hobbies: Music,football (Gunners fan)

Outcome: To have Dreamland restored back to it's former glory,with plenty of water and white knuckle rides,enough for people of all ages and (this is the most important bit!!) Simon and Dave running the Scenic Railway

New Owners: Errmm.........That's a tough one.......YES!!!!!!!! (Phillip Miller would be the perfect answer)
Rebuild the scenic u know it makes sense!!
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Postby RowBot » 03 Apr 2006, 13:41

Sorry to boost this post back to the top but there has been alot of new members and I would like to know a little about you all.....

Please view the first message of this topic for the Questions (feel free to answer any other of your own Questions).
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Postby Jim Douglas Jr. » 03 Apr 2006, 17:47

Name: Kyle Sund
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Hobbies: Motorcycles, VWs, jukeboxes, DJing occasionally.
I manage a doctor's office for a living.

What would you're best outcome of Dreamland be?:
Green areas restored. A couple incredible rollercoasters designed to intermix in the space as well as some cafe's and other reasons to come. A day trip as well as a place for locals to drop by for a bite to eat and enjoy some music or just relax and socialize.

Would you prefer new owners?:
I prefer anyone who shares that vision. More shops or running it as is aren't really options.

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