Waving ???

[ChrisAlli]

So while we were staying at FW we noticed that everyone waves to everyone else. Why do you think that is?

After our 5 nights at FW we moved over to the Beach Club. People were very nice there as well, and we've stayed at Movies and Carribean Beach. But people just seemed more friendly at FW.

Every time we passed an employee they waved, said hello, just seemed extra friendly.

[Rhonda]

:wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:

You'll find that at pretty much any campground you go to! Campers, in general, are a very friendly bunch! :goodvibes

[auntie]

I was going to say the same thing. You always find that when camping. It's kind of funny because when the kids were young of course we told them the usual.. "never to talk to strangers". Only when you camp, everyone say's hello or waves. We'd get.."why are you waving to the stranger?".

I don't know if you've seen it, but there is a commercial on tv for boating. It's very similiar. A family waving..and everyone just sort of looks at them as if they are crazy. Then you see them on the water in the boat, another boat passes and they are waving to one another. It's kind of funny. I did find that when we had our boat, boaters were the same as campers...they are both "wavers"!

[ChrisAlli]

Well we may just need to add camping to our vacationing list. This was our first time at FW and we've never camped with our kids or been camping ourselves since we were kids.

I was telling DH while we were there we need to look into getting and RV, maybe renting one and seeing if we like it. Some of them looked really nice from the outside.

[magicforever]

This is not uncommon in my neck of the woods. :wave: :wave:

[auntie]

Your neck of the woods sounds pretty friendly. :thumbsup2 In our neck of the woods there are quite a few wavers too, only they are usually of the one finger variety. New Yorkers...gotta love em!

[tellnotails]

yeah.....the sad thing about it....the more expensive the rig..... the less friendlier the camper....:mad:


Not always .......but more often than not........

[Colson39]

yeah.....the sad thing about it....the more expensive the rig..... the less friendlier the camper....:mad:


Not always .......but more often than not........

I don't think how much money someone's rig costs has anything to do with how friendly they are. It has to do with the person and how they were raised.

If people can afford expensive campers, so be it. No need to hate on them because of it :(

And yes, campers in general seem to be more friendly, but I think it just kind of goes with the territory. Fort Wilderness is a more open and personal place than a hotel room, so even if you don't want to be you're kind of forced into being friendly...lol.

[Eeyore'sthebest]

We just got back yesterday and I have to say that camping takes my DH down numerous levels on the stress meter. We both grew up camping but made our first trip together this weekend in the new RV. My DH was waving and smiling and completely chilled out. He didn't sit in front of the TV but sat outside in the fresh air drinking his morning coffee. If there was a wait or a problem, hey no worries. What would normally stress him out, didn't. :thumbsup2

Only problem...he now wants to buy a golf cart!:rolleyes:

[Colson39]

Only problem...he now wants to buy a golf cart!

That's not a problem, that's a victory! More golf carts for all!

We really need to get one ourselves, I feel the time is coming soon!

[ChrisAlli]

We did see some really neat golf carts while there.

And the stress metor was always way down, we were very said to leave. My DH was not expecting it to be so nice. We were moving to the Beach Club and DH was seriously considering seeing if we could keep staying at FW.

[tellnotails]

They don't call them " Pri-vost-ma donna " for nothing :lmao:

[Colson39]

Ok, well I guess we'll just go with that only poor people can be friendly all the time ;)

[ftwildernessguy]

:sad2:

I never knew only poor people were friendly, the things you learn every day...lol

So if you're poor to start with, and have a really good job or inherit a boat load of money or something, do you automatically become unfriendly or is it something you have to do consciously?:confused3

[edcrbnsoul]

They are not waving they are shooing the mosqitos away. j/k

I found that certain niche clubs wave to each other, like they are in on a secret. Jeeps, Corvettes, Boats, Campers, Motorcylcists,Mustangs and I'm sure a few others tend to wave as they pass each other.

[Colson39]

So if you're poor to start with, and have a really good job or inherit a boat load of money or something, do you automatically become unfriendly or is it something you have to do consciously?:confused3

Well, it sounds like it happens automatically. I think I'm a very friendly guy, I wave at people, I smile, laugh, enjoy and love life, and love to make people happy. But if I win the lottery tomorrow, it sounds like all of a sudden I won't be that person anymore.

I guess I'll somehow instantly turn into a miserable grouch that yells at kids to get off his lawn and flicks people off while driving around in my Prevost...lol.

I found that certain niche clubs wave to each other, like they are in on a secret. Jeeps, Corvettes, Boats, Campers, Motorcylcists,Mustangs and I'm sure a few others tend to wave as they pass each other.


No see, you misunderstand, if you drive a Corvette or own a boat, there is no way you should be waving at someone because that means you have money, and those kind of people aren't friendly!!!!!! ;)

Ok, I'll stop now, but at least hopefully the point has been made...heh :P

[ftwildernessguy]

I drive a Yamaha Vino scooter and refuse to wave to anyone not driving the same. Sorry, it's just the snob I am. :moped:

[Luv'sTink]

Too bad this thread is going to get ugly, with all the friendly waving people out there!

[Colson39]

Now the real question is, how many of you wave at another boat as it's crossing your path on Bay Lake??!!! lol ;)

[bigdisneydaddy]

:wave2:

I promise if I hit the lottery I will wave at all you poor folks.

Scott

[ChrisAlli]

Wow, I couldn't tell the income level of anyone waving or saying Hi and I have no idea what a Pivost, Provost Donna whatever is.

It was just really interesting to have so many people wave, say hi, make small talk. Like I said at the other Disney resorts we've stayed at people are nice, but at FW, everyone seemed in a good mood and all CM always said hello and waved.

The only unhappy person we saw was the lady at the front desk complaining about the 6 small barking dogs next to her site, apparently it wasn't a pet loop.

[Camping Cat]

I don't know if you've seen it, but there is a commercial on tv for boating. It's very similiar. A family waving..and everyone just sort of looks at them as if they are crazy. Then you see them on the water in the boat, another boat passes and they are waving to one another. It's kind of funny. I did find that when we had our boat, boaters were the same as campers...they are both "wavers"!

School bus drivers are wavers too. They wave to each other whenever they encounter another school bus. I used to drive a school bus and really enjoyed the interaction between the bus drivers. Then I would get in my van and forget I wasn't in the bus any longer, wave to a bus driver and have them look at me like I was nuts.....hehe.

[AuburnJen92]

I have noticed since owning my Jeep Wrangler that Jeep people wave at other Jeeps. And yes, I do wave at the boats in Bay Lake.

[Bichon Barb]

To be honest, you don't see those Prevost owners outside as much as you do the smaller rigs. They are probably too comfortable sitting inside in their climate controlled RV's drinking Dom out of crystal and watching Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous on their 42 inch big screens to come outside. :rotfl:

http://www.cowboycadillac.com/interior21.jpg

[Bichon Barb]

I have noticed since owning my Jeep Wrangler that Jeep people wave at other Jeeps. And yes, I do wave at the boats in Bay Lake.

I drive a Subaru. My husband used to drive a Subaru. We have a Secret Subaru Pact. When pulling into a parking lot, all Subaru drivers seek out other Subaru's and park next to them. :lmao:

[Memph1s]

Wow! How did you get that picture of the inside of my popup and Who picked up all the kids clothes.

I always wave.

[Colson39]

To be honest, you don't see those Prevost owners outside as much as you do the smaller rigs. They are probably too comfortable sitting inside in their climate controlled RV's drinking Dom out of crystal and watching Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous on their 42 inch big screens to come outside. :rotfl:

http://www.cowboycadillac.com/interior21.jpg

Man that is just freaking gorgeous. What I would do to have something like that!!!

Hey, if you can afford something like that, more power to you, and I could care less if you were inside/outside/waving/saying hello or anything, if you get to live life that way, lucky you!!! :)

[DisCamper]

I remember seeing the old time footage of people in cars that used to wave at each other as they pasted. good luck with at today. I try to wave and say hi to everyone when I‘m camping.

[ChrisAlli]

To be honest, you don't see those Prevost owners outside as much as you do the smaller rigs. They are probably too comfortable sitting inside in their climate controlled RV's drinking Dom out of crystal and watching Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous on their 42 inch big screens to come outside. :rotfl:

http://www.cowboycadillac.com/interior21.jpg

Is that the inside of an RV???? How much does soemthing like that cost?

Sorry I know nothing about them and have never been in one, maybe I need to go to the next RV show when it comes around.

[tellnotails]

To be honest, you don't see those Prevost owners outside as much as you do the smaller rigs. They are probably too comfortable sitting inside in their climate controlled RV's drinking Dom out of crystal and watching Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous on their 42 inch big screens to come outside. :rotfl:

http://www.cowboycadillac.com/interior21.jpg

Finally a pic of the " Pri-vost-madonna " :rolleyes1


I think the pop-up people wave while the Pvm people are too busy looking up......:snooty:

[Rhonda]

Ok gang......enough. There are probably some very nice Prevost owners right here on the DIS Camping Board!! (Unfortunately, I'm not one of them.....yet) :thumbsup2

[Bichon Barb]

Is that the inside of an RV???? How much does soemthing like that cost?

Sorry I know nothing about them and have never been in one, maybe I need to go to the next RV show when it comes around.

If you have to ask...? :rotfl:

I just googled it, and it looks like these run about 1.3 to 1.4 million dollars. http://www.beaudryrv.com/SearchInventory/ClassADiesel/CountryCoach/PrevostConversion/tabid/4417/Default.aspx

[tellnotails]

If you have to ask...? :rotfl:

I just googled it, and it looks like these run about 1.3 to 1.4 million dollars. http://www.beaudryrv.com/SearchInventory/ClassADiesel/CountryCoach/PrevostConversion/tabid/4417/Default.aspx




:eek: I think I'll go outside and hug my paid for 5er.........



I would not wish that payment on my worst enemy...the taxes... the interest.....the insurance......


Not much ta wave about ;)

[CottontailCurl]

Wow! How did you get that picture of the inside of my popup and Who picked up all the kids clothes.
I always wave.

Ha Ha!! You have a pop-up that's like the cartoon where Mickey, Donald and Goofy go camping!!

:wave2:

[loveDmouse]

They are not waving they are shooing the mosqitos away. j/k

I found that certain niche clubs wave to each other, like they are in on a secret. Jeeps, Corvettes, Boats, Campers, Motorcylcists,Mustangs and I'm sure a few others tend to wave as they pass each other.

We have a corvette and yes we wave to other corvettes. It is like you are all in one big club.
We have a boat and we wave to other boats. That is just something I have been taught since I was a little kid.
We even wave at other Rvers.
I don't think it has anything to do with having a lot of money or not. Some people are just friendlier than others. Some are mad at the world. It is the way it goes. If everyone would be nicer the world would be a better place.

I love the pic of the inside of that RV. WOW! I don't think I would come out much either. Of course I will never have to worry about it cause we will never be able to afford anything like that. I will just be happy to own a Class A someday so we can have a little more room. We have a Class C right now.

[ftwildernessguy]

I guess big RV's are nice, but I like my hybrid. I go camping to be in the outdoors, not sit inside and watch TV. The hybrid sort of forces everyone out, since it is too small inside to really hang out unless it's raining. If I want a nice place inside to watch a big screen TV, I'll stay home. I also enjoy the challenge of showering in the hybrid, which has become more challenging as I have gotten "larger" (or the shower in the trailer has become smaller).

[Colson39]

I don't think people that can afford 1.3 million campers really care about taxes and insurance ;)

Like Donna said, can we go back to not harping on rich people now? :P

And I think Ft. Wilderness guy does have a point, smaller campers have a tendency to probably be outside more, but once again, it depends on the PERSON. You can have a small camper and want to spend all your time inside, and have a large camper and want to spend all your time outside. It just depends on your personality.

When we go with my parents, we have a tendency to stay outside, but my dad spends a lot of time inside. And he's a friendly person ;)

[ftwildernessguy]

I wonder if Donald Trump has a camper? Would he hang around outside with a beer and his trophy wife with their designer dogs? Would he be happy parked next to me in the 1600 loop? Hey, I wonder if he would use the poopie bags to clean up after his dog? I wonder if he would shower in the comfort stations - I sure would like to see his hair after a shower. I bet he would come over for a Kungaloosh if I asked him nicely. Know what would be cool? If the Donald parked on one side of me and somebody like Bill Gates was on the other side. I bet Bill would have a wireless network I could tap into and check my email. Bill looks like a beer drinker to me, but probably the imported stuff. I could stock up for my next trip, though.

[Colson39]

You should know by now that Trumps hair NEVER moves, not even in the shower. I've heard they use it for wind tunnel tests now :P

I think this thread has run it's course...lol

[ftwildernessguy]

Why can't Donald just accept going bald naturally like you and me, Colson39?

Have I deviated off topic???

[Bichon Barb]

I like this thread. :)

Matthew McCaughna... however you spell it... has an Airstream. :goodvibes

I guess Tom Hanks has one too.

[ftwildernessguy]

You know what - I got Tom Hanks figured for a waver, too.

[ChrisAlli]

I have to say, I think I'll be hanging over here on the Camping Board more often. You guys crack me up!!!!

Now I really need to find some nice campgrounds near me, so I can test the waving theory out!!

[tellnotails]

You know what - I got Tom Hanks figured for a waver, too.

+1 :lmao:



Colson -1 :lmao:

[Tent Camping Mom]

If you have to ask...? :rotfl:

I just googled it, and it looks like these run about 1.3 to 1.4 million dollars. http://www.beaudryrv.com/SearchInventory/ClassADiesel/CountryCoach/PrevostConversion/tabid/4417/Default.aspx
:scared1: Wow! I was just thinking if we should upgrade to air mattresses and now that thought just seems so trivial.


Tenters wave too :wave2: :wave2: :wave2:

[tellnotails]

I picture Paris Hilton in a PVM........definately not a waver.....except if she's in a mirror........




robin williams...............definately a hybrider.............kinda of a Mork like waver......

[Bichon Barb]

Matthew M. would definitely be a waver AND I'm willing to bet he'd invite you in to play naked bongos with him. :thumbsup2

[Tent Camping Mom]

Matthew M. would definitely be a waver AND I'm willing to bet he'd invite you in to play naked bongos with him. :thumbsup2

Where does he camp? :love:

[Bichon Barb]

Where does he camp?

:rotfl:

I guess he takes his camper to filming locations.

Let's play a game of celebrity quote. Who said this:

“As soon as this convention is over we are loading up our kids in an RV. We are traveling around to county fairs, eating ice cream and taking our two girls to the swimming pool.”

[ftwildernessguy]

Arnold Schwarzeneger - toy hauler, and a waver.

Orange County Chopper guys - they have a nice Class A, but they are toy hauler guys at heart. They would be definite wavers, but not good neighbors, I don't think.

[Tent Camping Mom]

Here's one:

"There's nothing not to like about it. The freedom of being able to pull up, stop, power up anywhere you want - beach or whatever. Set up and have your front yard different every single day."
----
Hint: It was stated earlier he's a waver.

[tellnotails]

Morgan Freeman.......definately coach....no more driving Miss Daisy for him.....hecka va waver....


Sharron Stone.......PVM............not a waver..... but who cares

[Colson39]

+1 :lmao:



Colson -1 :lmao:


Actually +30 for getting this whole thread to prove that money has nothing to do with whether you're nice or not :P

I think this thread belongs in the Community Forum now...heh

[tellnotails]

Here's one:

"There's nothing not to like about it. The freedom of being able to pull up, stop, power up anywhere you want - beach or whatever. Set up and have your front yard different every single day."
----
Hint: It was stated earlier he's a waver.


Robin ........ damn good actor......On my top 10 list........

[Colson39]

Edit: Never mind, wrong actor...lol

[Tent Camping Mom]

Robin ........ damn good actor......On my top 10 list........

Hmmmm....I thought I heard that quote before. But according to the website http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/02/02/035837.html it was Matthew M.

[ftwildernessguy]

Larry the Cable Guy - pop up pulled by a 1977 Chevy van conversion. And a two handed waver.

[Ciciwoowoo]

I like the waving part of camping! It does seem that everyone just gets more friendly. Maybe its the bug spray we are all inhaling? ;)

[Rhonda]

My all time favorite camper is Cousin Eddie!! Boy, I can taste those Hamburger Helper patties right now....:rotfl:

And, he waves at everybody!!

[ftwildernessguy]

Hey, speaking of inhaling bug spray - George Carlan - 1960's vintage VW van, and a waver when he can.

[Tent Camping Mom]

My all time favorite camper is Cousin Eddie!! Boy, I can taste those Hamburger Helper patties right now....:rotfl:

And, he waves at everybody!!

:lmao: I'm a huge NL fan....Cousin Eddie is my favorite too!:thumbsup2

[Bichon Barb]

:rotfl:

I guess he takes his camper to filming locations.

Let's play a game of celebrity quote. Who said this:

“As soon as this convention is over we are loading up our kids in an RV. We are traveling around to county fairs, eating ice cream and taking our two girls to the swimming pool.”

BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

You are all wrong. It's Barack Obama.

[tellnotails]

Mel Gibson..........definately a tenter...........I would luv to hear his opinions around the campfire....:lmao: ..........waver 4 sure........

if him and George Carlan got together....lookout

[Colson39]

I see all politicians in big rich campers waving profusely ;)

[tellnotails]

yeah.....the sad thing about it....the more expensive the rig..... the less friendlier the camper....:mad:


Not always .......but more often than not........


Looking back at all these millionaires....I wish these actors would start camping at the fort......

BTW has anyone seen an actor camping anywhere let alone the fort...??

[loriandmatt]

My all time favorite camper is Cousin Eddie!! Boy, I can taste those Hamburger Helper patties right now....:rotfl:

And, he waves at everybody!!


now how do i creatively post my all time favorite camping related line - related to Cousin Eddie......hmmmm.....

"Sh%ters Full!" as he empties it into the sortm drain outside of Clark' house as the snooty yuppy neighbors look on. (did that make it thru or am i banned?)

makes me loose it everytime. i want that as my new ring tone!

[Colson39]

Looking back at all these millionaires....I wish these actors would start camping at the fort......

BTW has anyone seen an actor camping anywhere let alone the fort...??

They're regular people just like you and me, so of course some of them camp, just like some of us non-actors camp...lol :)

[Tent Camping Mom]

Mel Gibson..........definately a tenter

Is he really? I know he made a joke once that he should pitch his tent right beside the weapons of mass destruction so no one would find him.

Actually, are there really any celebrity tenters? I kinda doubt it. I need more evidence :)

[Colson39]

Off the top of my head, Ewan McGregor rode his motor bike around the world and camped in lots of places.

I don't get where people are thinking celebrities aren't normal people like the rest of us. And lots of them weren't famous all their lives either, and probaby some of them grew up camping with their families.

It's the same as with the general population. MOST non-celebrities/non-rich people out there don't camp, and would never think about being in a tent. Only a small part of the general population actually enjoy camping, and even less in a tent. Same holds true for the celebrity/rich crowd. Most of them probably won't camp, but I'm sure a few of them do :)

[Tent Camping Mom]

I don't get where people are thinking celebrities aren't normal people like the rest of us. And lots of them weren't famous all their lives either, and probaby some of them grew up camping with their families.


Who said anything about them not being normal people?:confused3

Sure there are many celebrities and non-celebrities that really rough-it. But I highly doubt a celebrity has ever tent camped at Fort Wilderness (maybe before their celebrity status). BUT if they have, I would like to know who. ;)

[Colson39]

lol, well this is the reason celebrities spend all the times locked in their houses, because we all want to know what they are doing and where and when :P

Next time I go tent camping in Fort Wilderness I'll sign an autograph book for you and we can just pretend...:lmao:

On that note, it's been a fun day, but it's time to go home. Going to see Pirates of the Carribean 3 tonight!!! woohoo!!!

[Tent Camping Mom]

Next time I go tent camping in Fort Wilderness

Will that be the next blue moon? ;)

[Colson39]

Actually, it was last year, February I believe ;) I've tent camped in Fort Wilderness tons of times, absolutely love it!

I own 3 tents, I love tent camping :) Fifth wheel camping is a blast as well, heck, I just love camping any way!!

[Tent Camping Mom]

Actually, it was last year, February I believe ;) I've tent camped in Fort Wilderness tons of times, absolutely love it!

I own 3 tents, I love tent camping :) Fifth wheel camping is a blast as well, heck, I just love camping any way!!

Excellent! So are you a waver?
:wave2: :wave2: :wave2:

[4eyedbuzzard]

I wave at strangers from out of state just to confuse them.

[Tent Camping Dad]

I waved at a stranger once, now she's my wife :rotfl2:

[Bichon Barb]

Jamie Oliver
Kate Moss
Sienna Miller

Apparently it's the latest rage in the UK! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4915998.stm

I don't care if Jamie is a waver. I just hope he cooks for everyone. ;)

[CottontailCurl]

Jamie Oliver
Kate Moss
Sienna Miller
I don't care if Jamie is a waver. I just hope he cooks for everyone. ;)

And is nekkid (cook be an interesting cook-out, ouch!)

John Madden goes everywhere in his RV/Bus, wonder if he's been to Fort Wilderness? I think he'd be a waver.

[CottontailCurl]

I sure would like to see his hair after a shower.

I'll have nightmares tonight :scared: , he's one wing away from being the flying nun and he's too busy saying "I'm fired" to wave.

[lucy_love]

This is funny because my family and I are doing a cross-country trip around the country in our motor coach and I did some random waving.

We're in Utah and there was a group of construction workers standing around and I decided to wave at them and they just looked at me like I was waving at Mickey or something! :rotfl:

We are also boaters and we wave at all other boaters :)

[tellnotails]

I don't think people that can afford 1.3 million campers really care about taxes and insurance




Ok folks, what millionaire actress said:


:snooty: " Only the poor people pay taxes " :snooty:


She is 100% PVM...............wave.....only if she can get her maid ta do it..

[Colson39]

:rolleyes: Anyways...

By the way, Pirates 3 was great! I looked to see if I ever saw Barbarosa waving but I swear I never saw it! ;)

[edcrbnsoul]

We can see if these folks wave.

Motor Mansions 2 on HGTV 9pm EDT Sunday June 3.

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/spcl_prsntn/episode/0,1806,HGTV_3909_49537,00.html

In Motor Mansions, HGTV burned up the pavement exploring the jaw-dropping world of multimillion dollar luxury coaches. Unbelievably, the market for these mega-mobiles, the largest of which can be listed as a second home, just keeps growing. Motor Mansions II revs it up again with a whole new breed, decked out with cutting-edge technologies and custom-made edgy designs. Motor-head engineers push it into overdrive with innovations for this money's-no-object approach to home, sweet home on the road

[Katie Dawn]

ChrisAlli,
To you original post, I'm glad that going to FW has inspired you to look into camping! I never camped until I married my husband and also immediately noticed how people tend to wave or smile and say "Hi" to each other at the campgrounds. It's just my theory, but I've always found I have an instant camaraderie with my fellow campers because we obviously both enjoy the experience, are sharing in the same weather, same sunrise, same bugs or other nuisances ;)... Also, (and my experience is as a tent camper) you tend to see your fellow campers alot more than in a hotel, so you can either just pretend to ignore each other awkwardly or be friends. :) And when we're talking about people that are going to see you in the mornings when you're not quite groomed yet, or even staying somewhere with no showers where everyone is looking a little thrown together after a couple of days...I'd rather be friendly. :goodvibes

One of the reasons I think so many (including myself) are drawn to camping is because of the other thing you noticed about your husband. When there is no TV, no radio, no clocks in your face, no computer :upsidedow .... life gets much more simple, and slows down, and you can... just breathe... My stress level almost always drops as soon as we get to the campsite. And isn't that much of what "getting away" is really all about? Resting and relaxing?

I'm glad to know these same things remain true at FW. We are planning our first FW trip for the fall and I have wondered if this was still true at "commercial" campsites (we usually stay at national parks, recreational areas, etc.)

Welcome to the world of camping! :wave2: