Oct 2009 Grand Gathering Chit Chat thread

[RvUsa]

Or do I have to go the the other side of the campground? Just wondering.

Erica and I talked about it this week while sitting around the campfire drinking ANFABS, and decided that we are definitely going sometime in Oct 09! :cool1:

[Gatordad]

as the unnofficial moderator, I would say it goes on the other side.

[2goofycampers]

any dates yet. everything is good except Columbus Weekend would be busy in Oct.

[RvUsa]

But the only people that might want to spend time with me are over here....:rotfl2:

[Gatordad]

doesn't matter. and besides, if they don't want to hang out with you, it's their loss.

[Us3]

We LOVE going in October because of the weather, MNSSHP, and F&W Fest. Count us in! :thumbsup2 When are you guys thinking....mid or late October?

[RvUsa]

Are you and I cool Pete? Just wondering.

I will change the name of this thread to something else, and when we decide on a date and etc, I will put it over there.

[Gatordad]

Nah, I'm having too much fun busting your balls, so we aren't cool.

[RvUsa]

Erica and I are leaning towards the end of Oct, less stuff going on, and Matt will have a few extra weeks in school before we yank him for 2 weeks! LOL

We want to go for 2 weeks again, so we can cover 2 maybe 3 weekends :thumbsup2

[Us3]

Erica and I are leaning towards the end of Oct, less stuff going on, and Matt will have a few extra weeks in school before we yank him for 2 weeks! LOL

We want to go for 2 weeks again, so we can cover 2 maybe 3 weekends :thumbsup2

We're going this October and pulling dd9 out of school for a week. It'll be our kids first MNSSHP and our first time at FW on Halloween! :cool1: I'll report back on crowds etc if you want...I'd also like to do the live streaming video for all of us FW folks! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1822126

[RvUsa]

We were there the 2nd and 3rd week of Oct 06 and it was A W E S O M E!!!!!! The crowds were small, the weather was perfect, we had a blast, it was the best of all 3 times we have been there, may 05 oct 06 and end of feb first of march this year.

We are flexible tho, if someone wants something different.:banana:

[AuburnJen92]

yeah, but october is FOOTBALL....(so is august, september, and november...)

[wildfan1473]

yeah, but october is FOOTBALL....(so is august, september, and november...)

Two words - Satellite Radio. It's my version of the American Express card, I don't leave home without it. My 6 year old is always saying "what's on tonight, football, baseball, hockey..." He really doesn't like it when we say "no sports tonight" :scared1:

We will be there the week of Columbus Day, the kids have a 3 day school break at the end of the week.

[AuburnJen92]

you must not have attended an SEC football game in your lifetime....we go to disney on bye weekends...

my assistant coach was from minnesota, i couldn't get him to understand either...;)

[wildfan1473]

Sadly, I have never attended either a college or pro football game. It's on my to-do list, but the Vi-queens just don't do anything for me so it hasn't been a priority, other than to see them lose. Any and all sporting events we've attended seriously dropped after we adopted the boys 2 years ago, we're just now starting again. I did make DH get the sports package on the satellite dish for me so I could watch college football and hockey, though, so between that and the radio, I get my fix in when I can ::yes::

[VACAMPER]

We're hoping to go in Oct. 09 but unsure of dates. There's some family coming with us so we have to get together on work vacations and see which week everyone can get off. We'd hang out with ya!

[ftwildernessguy]

We have reservations for 10 days the middle to the end of October.

[RvUsa]

Cool guys, looks like we may have the makings of a decent party!

Jim, You need to go read my board, I pay reverence to you and your Kungaloosh recipe!

[ntsammy5]

yeah, but october is FOOTBALL....(so is august, september, and november...)

Really? We're coming in November and my biggest fear was that the weekend we were there would be a Bills home game. I lucked out and it wasn't, they're playing on Monday night!

What about a November GG? Everythings set for 11/7-14! Probavbly noone else will be there then. Oh well.

:badpc: :3dglasses :cool2:

[RvUsa]

Come on Al, you gotta make it for this one!! Just make your trip for a month! You can do both... LOL. You haven't made ressies yet, it is more than 500 days! :rotfl2::lmao:so you can pull it off!

[ntsammy5]

Unfortunately all the reservations are made and paid for - airfare and accommodations. We'll only be at FW for one day, the rest is at a timeshare. 1,320 days until my official, 65, retirement, but who's counting.

[Gatordad]

He's talking 2009 Al, not '08

[ntsammy5]

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I didn't see the 2009!!!! COUNT ME IN. THANK'S JOHN & PETE!!!!!!! :cool1: :thumbsup2 :)

[clkelley]

I have no idea what October 2009 brings yet.

I know I'll be there November 28th - December 12th 2009, but not sure what the T@B folks are planning yet.

(The T@B rally cycle is late October one year, then early October the next year). For the T@B rally we have a true group reservation with a Cast Member discount.

[AuburnJen92]

Sadly, I have never attended either a college or pro football game. It's on my to-do list, but the Vi-queens just don't do anything for me so it hasn't been a priority, other than to see them lose. Any and all sporting events we've attended seriously dropped after we adopted the boys 2 years ago, we're just now starting again. I did make DH get the sports package on the satellite dish for me so I could watch college football and hockey, though, so between that and the radio, I get my fix in when I can ::yes::

man, i feel for you so bad....going to an SEC football game is very close to a religious experience...;)

[Gatordad]

agreed.

[clkelley]

My dad mentioned that in a similar manner in regard to the few games they went to.

Unfortunately, I've never made it to one either. Only a couple of UNA games, but they are in Division II

[AuburnJen92]

My dad mentioned that in a similar manner in regard to the few games they went to.

Unfortunately, I've never made it to one either. Only a couple of UNA games, but they are in Division II

sweetheart, if you went to a AUB/AL game, you would know exactly what pete and I are talkin' about...you will just have to go to and AUB game this fall, it is decided, it shall be done;)

[ntsammy5]

man, i feel for you so bad....going to an SEC football game is very close to a religious experience...;)

I agree. I've been to more NFL and major college games than I can remember -- they are a religious experience, especially with the communion beer on Sundays! Wildfan, I assume you're a hockey fan (go figure) we also go to several Sabres games every year and were at the Winter Classic on New Year's Day between the Sabres and Pens. Awesome game. Since we can't really go OT here, back to our regularly scheduled thread.

Dam -- I can't keep track of threads anymore!

[RvUsa]

So Rog, you said you might be interested, are you? LOL I think I am going to try get ressies today.

[BigDaddyRog]

Im in. But will keep a very low profile about it....I probably wont comment much, but I'll be there.

[RvUsa]

Why the low profile, you not tell the family??? :lmao::lmao:

[clkelley]

sweetheart, if you went to a AUB/AL game, you would know exactly what pete and I are talkin' about...you will just have to go to and AUB game this fall, it is decided, it shall be done;)

Oooh, that would be kewl. I would love to see a real game:cool1: It would also give me an excuse to see my son's place without it looking like "I'm checking up on him". (He's 21 and can handle it ALL ON HIS OWN):laughing:

[ftwildernessguy]

Cool guys, looks like we may have the makings of a decent party!

Jim, You need to go read my board, I pay reverence to you and your Kungaloosh recipe!

Oh man, I thought you were talking about 2008, too. Doesn't matter - we go every October.

I have to go over to your site, John. I haven't been there in a while - things have been really hairy lately.

[des1954]

yeah, but october is FOOTBALL....(so is august, september, and november...)

I'm so with ya girl!!! We can watch the games together, drink beer, swear, scratch our ba...,, (oh, we ain't got those).... do our nails, arm-chair coach the teams....

for those of you who forgot (which is most everyone)... I'm the "girl" that went beserk at the beginning of the football season last year when my 3 year old, $2500, 50" LCD crapped out! I went right out and bought a plasma the next week. (No payments for a year and on sale!!) My DH tried his best to stop me, but his voice was just a teeny bit too soft for me to hear. (Please... don't buy a 50" plasma... we don't need one. Please, stop... come back,,,come back....don't forget the wall mount and the cables!!!)

[Gatordad]

Im in. But will keep a very low profile about it....I probably wont comment much, but I'll be there.

You can't keep a low profile about anything........ You give everything your 120% best.

[RvUsa]

You coming Pete?

[Gatordad]

Probably, but won't make ressies for some time..... Not sure what the future holds as far as camping goes. However, I will make it there for dinner if you guys will have me.

[~Kristina~]

Well, I put the GG idea out there for dh and ah, he better say yes! LOL

[MomofPirate&Mickey]

We're in (at least for now). DS4 has a 3 day wk at the end of October, so I will probably be able to pull him out for those 3 days. (He can only miss 10 unexcused, so we have to be careful.)

[We4mickey]

We usually go the end of October. We will be there this year. Can't commit for sure, but my guess is it is very likely we will be there.

[OK GRUMPY]

Me too I Love Halloween at the Fort! I'm going this October and I told myself it would be a long time before I go back again after this next trip.. I think a year will be long enough! I'm IN!

[momoffive]

Do we have one planned for 2008? I would love to meet up at the Fort. Haven't had a good get together in a long while.
Loretta aka momoffive

[2goofycampers]

Do we have one planned for 2008? I would love to meet up at the Fort. Haven't had a good get together in a long while.
Loretta aka momoffive

not yet. you could start one.

[Pirate-Jeff]

Do we have one planned for 2008? I would love to meet up at the Fort. Haven't had a good get together in a long while.
Loretta aka momoffive


Sure: We will all meet at clkelley's campsite.

[clkelley]

Yeah, why not? :-) I'll be there the last week of October 08, but can't be on a GG, cause I'm already part of a group reservation.

[djblu883]

well the first part of Oct. is when the NFFC has thier annual WDW Birthparty. They have some great speakers who are party of the WDW elite such as actors, artists, designers,writers,and they have a show n sell for those who are Disneyana Collectors as well as a dinner where you can meet and speak with one of the "special people" That is where I met TINK 2 years ago.I'd be interested in a GG then!!!!!.....

[RvUsa]

bump just to get it back up top to start planning!! :)

[Tink & Jack]

bump just to get it back up top to start planning!! :)

Plan I say, Plan... We always go the first week of Nov, but decided to try Halloween this year. Now, we would love to be part of a GG09 with you guys. F&WF@EPCOT has always been the target. It would be fun to camp and have others with same interest. (can we join the RvUsa chat fun..?):surfweb:

Jack

[RvUsa]

heck yeah, come on over!!!

[Born 2 Fish]

bump just to get it back up top to start planning!! :)



We started planning June 11. Oh wait, thats when you first posted this thread ! What a coincidence !! :cool1:

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:



Are we there yet ?

[ntsammy5]

I just talked to Debbie - she already checked in and they're driving over to the fort this afternoon. She talked to Phyllis and she's coming down this Friday and leaving next Friday - her flight takes off just about the same time that ours lands at MCO. We gotta plan 2009 so we get to see each other - too many near misses here! :lmao:

[RvUsa]

I think once the oct 08 gathering is over, I will start a new thread with a list of all who are going, and also a thread on the fort fiend fishing tournament, and the kids tourney as well!

Anyone else have any ideas?

[ntsammy5]

How about a beer drinking contest? No otters allowed though! :lmao:

[ntsammy5]

That's the first smile I've had in a while - just the mention of otters brings a smile to my face!

:rotfl:

[RvUsa]

I am pretty sure it is going to be more of a marathon than a competition.... :)

[ftwildernessguy]

I want to have a beer tasting around the world at Epcot. They have a pretty wide selection during food and wine fest.

[AuburnJen92]

I want to have a beer tasting around the world at Epcot. They have a pretty wide selection during food and wine fest.

I saw some people in EPCOT with shirts on doing that same thing. They were very drunk!:laughing:

[RvUsa]

I want us all to wear our fort fiend t shirts and ALL go to MNSSHP together as well.

I saw somewhere that large GG's can get the big boat and go out on bay lake and watch fireworks too. I want to look into that as well.

Denise already has a trophy for the FFFT and a surprise for the kids for the kids!

This should be the mother of all GG's !!!!!

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[ntsammy5]

I want to have a beer tasting around the world at Epcot. They have a pretty wide selection during food and wine fest.

THAT'S MY FAVORITE RIDE IN EPCOT --


BEERS OF THE WORLD


Great minds think alike.

[ntsammy5]

I like to start in Canada and go counter clockwise - it works best for me! I have made it around the lagoon before, but I don't like Bud/Sam Adams so I skip America, but make up for it by having 2 in Canada and/or UK. I can still walk at the end too! I can recite the beers from memory.......

[ftwildernessguy]

I like to start in Canada and go counter clockwise - it works best for me! I have made it around the lagoon before, but I don't like Bud/Sam Adams so I skip America, but make up for it by having 2 in Canada and/or UK. I can still walk at the end too! I can recite the beers from memory.......

Because of F&WF, a lot of places have multiple selections in their kiosks, and there are extra countries to deal with, so I am probably going to limit myself to one at each place, and then I am probably going to have an issue getting myself home. If we get to Germany and stop in the Biergarten to eat, it's all over.

[2goofycampers]

Because of F&WF, a lot of places have multiple selections in their kiosks, and there are extra countries to deal with, so I am probably going to limit myself to one at each place, and then I am probably going to have an issue getting myself home. If we get to Germany and stop in the Biergarten to eat, it's all over.

That's what friends are for, we'll get you back to TT safe and sound.

[des1954]

Because of F&WF, a lot of places have multiple selections in their kiosks, and there are extra countries to deal with, so I am probably going to limit myself to one at each place, and then I am probably going to have an issue getting myself home. If we get to Germany and stop in the Biergarten to eat, it's all over.

Rent an ECV, Jim, and don't worry about drinking and driving!:thumbsup2

If I'm there, you can ram into the back of my legs repeatedly like some stupid woman did to me at the Mexico Pavillion! OUCH!!! She rammed be about 4 times because the stupid broad got so flummoxed she didn't know how to stop.:eek: My DH finally reached over and took her hand off the controls. Luckily for her, I wasn't hurt. If I was....well....let's say that I do loose control of my temper from time to time.:rolleyes1

[ntsammy5]

Rent an ECV, Jim, and don't worry about drinking and driving!:thumbsup2


Jim did that a couple of years ago (different Jim) and was down right dangerous!

[ntsammy5]

That's what friends are for, we'll get you back to TT safe and sound.

Even if we have to drag you, bouncing your head over the curbs! :lmao:

[2goofycampers]

Even if we have to drag you, bouncing your head over the curbs! :lmao:

:lmao:

Would that negate safe and sound ?

[ntsammy5]

Because of F&WF, a lot of places have multiple selections in their kiosks, .

I'll be there on the last day of F&W - did they have the Great Beers of the World kiosk up at UK? I love that place!

[ftwildernessguy]

I'll be there on the last day of F&W - did they have the Great Beers of the World kiosk up at UK? I love that place!

It's there somewhere, Al, I just can't remember where.

[Shan-man]

I saw some people in EPCOT with shirts on doing that same thing. They were very drunk!:laughing:

People at EPCOT with shirts on?! They MUST'VE been drunk! LOL I'm afraid to go to a GG, Jen's gonna put my nose outta joint!

[AuburnJen92]

People at EPCOT with shirts on?! They MUST'VE been drunk! LOL I'm afraid to go to a GG, Jen's gonna put my nose outta joint!

:laughing: Their shirts said "Drink around the world"...DH wanted to ditch us and join them....

I should just stop posting on my lunch hour...people don't care that I am eating lunch and posting on the DIS, they come in...ask 40 questions, bother me, want me to fix computers and equipment they dropped...the nerve...:rolleyes1

Now that I read that post again, no wonder I am a blithering idiot, I sure sound like one!

[ntsammy5]

I have a shirt with mouse ears and a beer on the front and on the back it lists all the countries and their word for Cheers!

[Born 2 Fish]

I have a shirt with mouse ears and a beer on the front and on the back it lists all the countries and their word for Cheers!


Way cool ! I'd love to see that,,can you post a pic ?

Where'd you get it ?

[Born 2 Fish]

:goodvibes

Only 349 days left til the beginning of Oct.09 Grand Gatherings !


:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Have you got your reservations yet !!

[RvUsa]

Have you got your reservations yet !!

no






I am so ashamed! :scared:

[ntsammy5]

Way cool ! I'd love to see that,,can you post a pic ?

Where'd you get it ?

Here's a link to the page - I got it a couple of years ago and I need to get a new one.


http://t-shirts.cafepress.com/item/fitted-tshirt/51361940

[2goofycampers]

Here's a link to the page - I got it a couple of years ago and I need to get a new one.


http://t-shirts.cafepress.com/item/fitted-tshirt/51361940

Thanks Al.

Maybe the guys would like to go matching that nite.

[PolynesianPixie]

Here's a link to the page - I got it a couple of years ago and I need to get a new one.


http://t-shirts.cafepress.com/item/fitted-tshirt/51361940

I love that!!!!!

[RvUsa]

Dang, so from the sign up thread, I am going to miss Carol, Jen, and Steve and families..... dang, there is no way we can be there on Halloween.... :(

[clkelley]

Dang, so from the sign up thread, I am going to miss Carol, Jen, and Steve and families..... dang, there is no way we can be there on Halloween.... :(

For us, it's up in the air. We may expand it to earlier in the week. Have to see how the vacation time is holding out and how much time off I take for my big T@B trip to Illinois in July. But with Halloween on a Saturday, I didn't want to rush home on Sunday, so for right now, we've opted for a long weekend over Halloween.

[Us3]

Dang, so from the sign up thread, I am going to miss Carol, Jen, and Steve and families..... dang, there is no way we can be there on Halloween.... :(

I really wish you guys could be there for Halloween John. I have to tell you it was a kids dream!!! The trick-or-treating was unreal. Go early though!

[des1954]

I really wish you guys could be there for Halloween John. I have to tell you it was a kids dream!!! The trick-or-treating was unreal. Go early though!

I had the kids singing Halloween Carols!!!

♪♪Deck the halls with bowls of candy! Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la, la-la!♪♪
♪♪Tis the season to be scary! Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la, la-la!!!♪♪

♪♪Oh halloween tree, oh halloween tree, how spooky are your branches.♪♪

[Us3]

I had the kids singing Halloween Carols!!!

♪♪Deck the halls with bowls of candy! Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la, la-la!♪♪
♪♪Tis the season to be scary! Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la, la-la!!!♪♪

♪♪Oh halloween tree, oh halloween tree, how spooky are your branches.♪♪

Deb was so much fun! The older kids loved her and ran to her Gem car when they saw her on Halloween night (thanks again for taking them trick or treating). Cassidy loves Ms Debbie! :lovestruc

[ntsammy5]

Deck the halls with balls of Charlie.............

[ftwildernessguy]

Deck the halls with balls of Charlie.............

Walla walla wash, and Kalamazoo.
Nora's freezing on the trolley
Walla walla wash, and Kalamazoo

[RvUsa]

I am so depressed today..... and I can't even make myself happy thinking about oct 09 knowing that I am going to miss so many of you guys....:sad1:

I need suggestions to cheer me up! Help!

[ntsammy5]

Beer?

[PolynesianPixie]

Beer?

:rotfl2:

warm cinnamon Schnapps?

[Mmketeer]

Well, I have Halloween booked for '09, but their was a horse show at the Florida State fair grounds this year during that same time and if they run it the same time again next year I won't be able to keep them cause' of course we have to use the pick up truck to haul the gooseneck to haul the horses. Darn, I think it's because of this Harvest Days horse show that I have never ever made it to Halloween at Disney. :mad:

[Pirate-Jeff]

I am so depressed today..... and I can't even make myself happy thinking about oct 09 knowing that I am going to miss so many of you guys....:sad1:

I need suggestions to cheer me up! Help!


cancel and reschedule.

There is no time better than Halloween at the Fort

[RvUsa]

I can't Jeff, I wish we could, but my wife will never get it off. :(

[Pirate-Jeff]

I can't Jeff, I wish we could, but my wife will never get it off. :(


Make her think it her idea.

Gatordad and every other man in America does it all the time.

[Gatordad]

Make her think it her idea.

Gatordad and every other man in America does it all the time.

he's right. I last had a "good" idea in 1984

[mrsscooter]

Woowoo...we will be at The Fort the last week of Oct & first week of Nov 2009 also! We are already a part of a grand gathering....but could always make it "grander"! Maybe we should get sort of a "who's going" list started....I still cant believe we are just under a year already!

[Born 2 Fish]

Woowoo...we will be at The Fort the last week of Oct & first week of Nov 2009 also! We are already a part of a grand gathering....but could always make it "grander"! Maybe we should get sort of a "who's going" list started....I still cant believe we are just under a year already!


There is a list,,a few threads down, or up, on this page,,it's titled :

"October 2009 Grand Gathering Sign Up Thread"

[2goofycampers]

There is a list,,a few threads down, or up, on this page,,it's titled :

"October 2009 Grand Gathering Sign Up Thread"

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2000474

[RvUsa]

This needed bumped up with the other two, so I thought I would let you know that I am a hugger, and I am gonna squeeze the stuffin out of a couple of you.... LOL J/K :thumbsup2

[big kahuna1]

This needed bumped up with the other two, so I thought I would let you know that I am a hugger, and I am gonna squeeze the stuffin out of a couple of you.... LOL J/K

I just cancelled my reservations. :rolleyes1 I don't think you could get your arms around me anyway.:scared1:

[Gatordad]

why did you cancel? Now it won''t be any fun.
can Renee come anyway? She can show us how to track a deer.

[big kahuna1]

I was just kidding. I just don't want John hugging me!:scared1:

She don't track Deer. I track, she justs looks and points and says there it is!

[RvUsa]

Ok for you Steve, just a little peck on the cheek!!! :lmao::lmao::lmao:

[big kahuna1]

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: popcorn::

[Us3]

Ok for you Steve, just a little peck on the cheek!!! :lmao::lmao::lmao:

Dont scare him off John....I just read that he is bringing cards and chips for poker night!

[Pirate-Jeff]

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm138/jdejeeps/TEST3.jpg


Needed a bump up

[RvUsa]

Well, it is official..... We won't be there for the 31st. And unless something happens, we won't be there for the 24th, we may have to leave the 23rd. :sad1::sad1:

I am so bummed! Erica and I are actually talking about going the end of nov to catch the decorations... :(:sad1:


What a crappy day! :furious::furious::furious:

[2goofycampers]

Well, it is official..... We won't be there for the 31st. And unless something happens, we won't be there for the 24th, we may have to leave the 23rd. :sad1::sad1:

I am so bummed! Erica and I are actually talking about going the end of nov to catch the decorations... :(:sad1:


What a crappy day! :furious::furious::furious:

:sad1:
We still have almost a year, things could very well change for the better.

[Born 2 Fish]

:sad1:
We still have almost a year, things could very well change for the better.

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
Remember,, keep think'n,
HAPPY THOUGHTS, HAPPY THOUGHTS !!

[BigDaddyRog]

Well, it is official..... We won't be there for the 31st. And unless something happens, we won't be there for the 24th, we may have to leave the 23rd. :sad1::sad1:

I am so bummed! Erica and I are actually talking about going the end of nov to catch the decorations... :(:sad1:


What a crappy day! :furious::furious::furious:

NO WAAAAAY!!!!!!! Dude...we'll miss each other completely!!!! We gotta come up with some kinda solution.

[ntsammy5]

NO WAAAAAY!!!!!!! Dude...we'll miss each other completely!!!! We gotta come up with some kinda solution.

This is why I'm staying flexible!

We ate at Louisiana at F&W and they had a great band there and better food. Had a good time! I wanna do that with all you guys

[Us3]

This is why I'm staying flexible!

We ate at Louisiana at F&W and they had a great band there and better food. Had a good time! I wanna do that with all you guys

We saw those guys Al! The jumbaliah was really GOOD! And the beer was decent too! We had a good laugh because of all of the booths at F&W we stayed the longest in Louisiana....even longer than the Australia walkabout (which i was not impressed with).

Did you proudly sport your purple beads back to the resort? :laughing: ;)

[Pirate-Jeff]

We saw those guys Al! The jumbaliah was really GOOD! And the beer was decent too! We had a good laugh because of all of the booths at F&W we stayed the longest in Louisiana....even longer than the Australia walkabout (which i was not impressed with).

Did you proudly sport your purple beads back to the resort? :laughing: ;)



Beads----I have some Beads for you.:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:


Note to BDR: Bring lots of BEADS from Louisiana or stop in Mobile AL at the bead warehouse (AKA Mardigras supply) and pick up some cases

[ntsammy5]

Did you proudly sport your purple beads back to the resort? :laughing: ;)

Why yes, yes I did!


This is off my camera - didn't have the camcorder with me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6tXtxHXcQ0

[BigDaddyRog]

Beads are an easy "bring" for me...no problem!!


Al...that band wasnt by any chance named "the radiators" was it? I havent seen them in many years, so they may very well be rounder in their older age...and if thats NOT them...they sure have that same Dr. John sound, dont they...I wish you had more footage, they sound great!!!

[Just Beachy]

Just bumping since it's THIS year!!! :goodvibes

[Born 2 Fish]

:wizard:
Are we there yet ???

[AuburnJen92]

but I just left?

[BRDof3]

Jen said she will be there, but she'll be in the form of a checker at Target. And a guy. But she'll be there!


(Sorry Jen, couldn't resist. Smile!!!!)

[Born 2 Fish]

but I just left?

Well turn around !!!:thumbsup2

[Colson39]

We'll be there 2 weeks before Halloween, the weekend of Oct 16th thru the 18th. Going to be getting a cabin, since we'll have our little family and then some of our crazy friends and family, going to be a crowded bunch ;)

We were there for this past Halloween, we stayed on the Big Bear path, right across from the comfort station, had the Halloween decoration that sang "I've got you babe" from Sonny and Cher. Was a great time, got to see the golf cart parade and all. Going to be a lot more packed this year with Halloween falling right on a Saturday (at least with Friday, not as many people make the trip), so we decided we would make the trip with a little less people and during a more off time. Didn't want to bring the camper this time, since we won't be spending much time at the Fort.

You guys should have a blast at Halloween, it really is a great time. It was decorated a lot more than I remember it ever beeing (although I hadn't seen it at Halloween in years, mainly as a kid). Also, they have a lot more activities (spread out across multiple days, so even those of you that are there Thur/Fri get some activities) than I ever would have thought. From the golf cart parade, to scavenger hunts, to pumpking carving contests.

Oh, one quick little story from last Halloween. One site was really decorated to all get out, lots of decorations, couldn't believe how many they had actually, must have taken a bunch of time. Well, they have a contest that determines who wins "Scariest Site" (whatever it's called). Well, this site didn't win, and they were not happy, and were literally screaming at the judges in front of everyone on Big Bear Path. They were upset that they though theirs was more family friends, and that the other ones were more scary and not in the theme of Disney. Caused a huge ruckus, I felt pretty bad for the people next door to them (who I believe won 3rd place). Sometimes people get REALLY into these contests, just a FYI ;)

[Davy Crockett]

Scary....:eek:

[vick]

Scary....:eek:

Why did you join in 2007, but not post before today?

[VACAMPER]

Why did you join in 2007, but not post before today?

multiple personalites or trying to stir the pot:confused3

[BRDof3]

multiple personalites or trying to stir the pot:confused3

heh...heh, heh...heh, heh. She said "pot."

[vick]

multiple personalites or trying to stir the pot:confused3


That has happened recently. ;)

[2goofycampers]

We can't wait to meet everyone and join in all the fun. :thumbsup2

[BRDof3]

That has happened recently. ;)

So what are you saying, that some people actually PRETEND to be someone else? No way!!! :rotfl:

[vick]

So what are you saying, that some people actually PRETEND to be someone else? No way!!! :rotfl:

:lmao:

[2goofycampers]

There's times I'm Frank or Frank is me. :rolleyes:

[BRDof3]

There's times I'm Frank or Frank is me. :rolleyes:

That should scare crap out of both of you! :scared1:


I feel a song coming on...

:rolleyes1 I gotta be me, I gotta be me. Unless I am you for a while, in which case YOU gotta be me...

[vick]

There's times I'm Frank or Frank is me. :rolleyes:

I wouldn't admit that.

[2goofycampers]

I wouldn't admit that.

I could edit it. ;)

[vick]

I could edit it. ;)

:laughing:

[Colson39]

10 posts of weirdness ;)

[vick]

10 posts of weirdness ;)

We like weird. Are you sure you only counted 10?

[VACAMPER]

10 posts of weirdness ;)

I've always been weird...no need to change now.

[Just Beachy]

I've always been weird...no need to change now.

We like you just the way you are, Ameanda!! :goodvibes

[seabee]

This is why I'm staying flexible!

We ate at Louisiana at F&W and they had a great band there and better food. Had a good time! I wanna do that with all you guys

We saw them too! Jim asked if they would like to see his "moob" for beads. They begged him NOT to show it! :lmao: :lmao:

[Gatordad]

i'm not much into virtual gatherings, but I still plan on being there.

[clkelley]

Glad to see you posting Pete!

[Gatordad]

the Dr. said I could.

[ntsammy5]

the Dr. said I could.

proctologist?

[Gatordad]

yep.....

[auntie]

proctologist?


Okay. Al......cleaning my computer screen AGAIN!...:lmao:
I have to remember...don't drink coffee when I sign onto the Dis :surfweb:

[bigdisneydaddy]

proctologist?

And in Pete's case a part time brain surgeon.

[VACAMPER]

bump

[Born 2 Fish]

Whooaaa!!
Did anyone else feel that bump ?!?!?!

[RvUsa]

What bump???

[LONE-STAR]

Bump up the thread bump it up

[ftwildernessguy]

Does anybody have a complete schedule of events so I can start planning my week? I know Deb was planning a dinner at a local restaurant on the 28th and Al and I are meeting up on the 29th for beers around the world.

[des1954]

Does anybody have a complete schedule of events so I can start planning my week? I know Deb was planning a dinner at a local restaurant on the 28th and Al and I are meeting up on the 29th for beers around the world.

Ummm.....no. This is the first I've heard of this. I'm not pulling in 'til the 29th. I'll probably get Al at the airport, dump him at Epcot, go home, finish loading the RV, and then head back to FtW later in the afternoon.

[ftwildernessguy]

Ummm.....no. This is the first I've heard of this. I'm not pulling in 'til the 29th. I'll probably get Al at the airport, dump him at Epcot, go home, finish loading the RV, and then head back to FtW later in the afternoon.

Wait a minute - am I going senior? I seem to remember you mentioning us all getting together at some local watering hole on the 28th - Kelly can vouch for me on this. It was some beer joint with seafood, and there are a couple around Orlando.

[ftwildernessguy]

See, I'm not going senior.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2148618&highlight=cheap+tickets

Deb's just trying to weasel out of getting together at the Ale house.

[2goofycampers]

See, I'm not going senior.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2148618&highlight=cheap+tickets

Deb's just trying to weasel out of getting together at the Ale house.

Yep, I remember that, Lobster night at the Ale House.

[AuburnJen92]

Deb and I have eaten lunch at the Ale House....I'm in...

[RvUsa]

Just so you all know, I am changing the names on these Oct 09 threads so you can't find them any more, and can't go without me! :headache::mad::furious::sad:

[des1954]

Okay.... so I'm the one having a senior moment!!!! I think I made that statement before we had the dates set. I'll be around Jim, but Al won't. I will now request that day off from THD. So....anyone who will be around on October 28th just gather at the Orlando Ale House on 10/28 about 5pm. I'll don't think they take ressies - but I will call to verify. Watch for details.

[2goofycampers]

Just so you all know, I am changing the names on these Oct 09 threads so you can't find them any more, and can't go without me! :headache::mad::furious::sad:

:grouphug::flower3:

[Just Beachy]

Wait a minute - am I going senior? I seem to remember you mentioning us all getting together at some local watering hole on the 28th - Kelly can vouch for me on this. It was some beer joint with seafood, and there are a couple around Orlando.
I thought I dreamed the whole thing! :confused3


Deb and I have eaten lunch at the Ale House....I'm in...
You better be there!!!

Just so you all know, I am changing the names on these Oct 09 threads so you can't find them any more, and can't go without me! :headache::mad::furious::sad:
John, we DEMAND you, Erica and Matt come for this GG!! :mad:

Okay.... so I'm the one having a senior moment!!!! I think I made that statement before we had the dates set. I'll be around Jim, but Al won't. I will now request that day off from THD. So....anyone who will be around on October 28th just gather at the Orlando Ale House on 10/28 about 5pm. I'll don't think they take ressies - but I will call to verify. Watch for details.
I was afraid you were bailing on us... Glad it's still happening!! :woohoo:

[2goofycampers]

Princess Diana Exhibit at Downtown Disney


"DIANA – The People’s Princess" will be opening in early July 2009. If you loved Princess Diana's style and glamour, you'll love this. This limited time exhibit includes five rarely seen royal dresses worn by Princess Diana, and showcases her life and story. The collection will be on display in the spot that once held the Virgin Megastore at Downtown Disney West Side. Being presented by The People’s Princess Charitable Foundation, this is one of the largest collections of royal dresses and rare artifacts ever assembled for an American audience.

The exhibition will be on display through November 30, 2009. Hours are 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Tickets may be purchased at the exhibit: $14.50 (ages 10 and above), $5 (ages 3-9).

[RvUsa]

WOOOO HOOOO, sold the golf cart today!!!! I am kinda sad, but kinda happy, that's a chunk o change that will almost pay for the fuel to get to the fort!!!! We are going to bring dad's cart, its ugly, and needs painted and seat covers, but it runs great!!!

Well, that puts us one step closer to the party, I would say our chances are up to about 60% now!!! :banana::banana::cool1::cool1::woohoo::woohoo:

[LONE-STAR]

WOOOO HOOOO, sold the golf cart today!!!! I am kinda sad, but kinda happy, that's a chunk o change that will almost pay for the fuel to get to the fort!!!! We are going to bring dad's cart, its ugly, and needs painted and seat covers, but it runs great!!!

Well, that puts us one step closer to the party, I would say our chances are up to about 60% now!!! :banana::banana::cool1::cool1::woohoo::woohoo:

That's great man I hope you make it. Maybe you can get Ron to bring some cart parts to the Fort and he can Trick your cart.

[RvUsa]

Thanks Michael, I thought about having ron bring me some seat covers LOL.


OK fort fiends, something else happened last night, that sent us 1 step CLOSER to the fort!!!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:That puts us at about 75%.


If I can get one more thing to fall into place, then I think we are definite!!!! KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED!!!!!!!!!

[bigdisneydaddy]

I was waiting for some crazy cheap airfare but it doesnt look good. We were gonna sleep on MrsGus06's porch in our sleeping bags.....:thumbsup2

[stacktester]

I was waiting for some crazy cheap airfare but it doesnt look good. We were gonna sleep on MrsGus06's porch in our sleeping bags.....:thumbsup2

Maybe she'll put the kids on the porch and you can have a bunk. :lmao:

[bigdisneydaddy]

Maybe she'll put the kids on the porch and you can have a bunk. :lmao:

rumor has it that someone in my trailer snores, I promised Patti I wouldnt tell anyone about it. The porch would be safer.

[tungpo1]

Thanks Michael, I thought about having ron bring me some seat covers LOL.


OK fort fiends, something else happened last night, that sent us 1 step CLOSER to the fort!!!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:That puts us at about 75%.


If I can get one more thing to fall into place, then I think we are definite!!!! KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED!!!!!!!!!

Talk to me what do you need and that goes for anyone if you need something let me know I will be getting to the fort 10/30 wish it was sooner but the wife has to work, I will bring whatever is needed:thumbsup2

[3gr8kids]

Talk to me what do you need and that goes for anyone if you need something let me know I will be getting to the fort 10/30 wish it was sooner but the wife has to work, I will bring whatever is needed:thumbsup2

Well, since you offered.....I will need:

4 tires, a couple of axels
1 chassis
1 engine
1 battery
1 steering wheel
1 gas pedal
and as many as you can fit cup holders
and a key.
no need for seats - - I can just duct tape my lawn chairs in it
also, no need for a roof, that's what umbrellas are for.


oh, and if you could pimp it all out for me (like maybe somehow add a tiki bar on there, I'd really appreciate it :)

Thanks! Can't wait to get there and take everyone for a spin!! :thumbsup2

p.s. I forgot to mention instrucions for assembly, thx

[tungpo1]

:lmao: I'll bring my tools

[LONE-STAR]

:lmao: I'll bring my tools

That's what I was thinking you really needed to bring. You know somebody's cart will break.:sad2: Maybe you should :idea: build a tow cart and bring that.

[RvUsa]

Ebay had the most awesome roll back golf cart a while back, it really worked, it had hydraulics, the bed moved back and down, it had a winch everything just like a real roll back tow truck.

Now that would be COOL!!! Golf cart tow truck driver at the fort, why didn't that show up on my career assessment test in high school???

[ntsammy5]

, it had a winch everything just like a real roll back tow truck.

I'd be more impressed if it came with a wench! :lmao:

[LONE-STAR]

Ebay had the most awesome roll back golf cart a while back, it really worked, it had hydraulics, the bed moved back and down, it had a winch everything just like a real roll back tow truck.

Now that would be COOL!!! Golf cart tow truck driver at the fort, why didn't that show up on my career assessment test in high school???

That's very cool

[BigDaddyRog]

I'd be more impressed if it came with a wench! :lmao:

I like wenches...with big gears.pirate:

[LONE-STAR]

I like wenches...with big gears.pirate:

With wenches you have to be careful when hooking up.

[ntsammy5]

Beer - well someone had to bring it up!

[ftwildernessguy]

http://beer.livingsocial.com/lists/1163980-epcot-beer-tour

[Running_Bell]

We will be there the last week of October... unfortunately, we have already had to drop one of the parks (AK) for money reasons..... our water heater has decided to die.... perfect timing. We went with a tankless... got a really good deal on it, however, electrician says we have to modify our breaker amps? and more wiring to accomodate it....chi ching...$$$$$ We're still taking cold showers until we have him back out finish installation. ugh.... had plumber come out yesterday.... thought that was bad. Going tankless may have not been the cost savings we anticipated.... oh well. We're still going to WDW... atleast.... we're hoping.

[clkelley]

Oh, by the way, I don't think anybody has mentioned it yet, but Rick and I want to host the party on Halloween at my site!!

[ftwildernessguy]

Oh, by the way, I don't think anybody has mentioned it yet, but Rick and I want to host the party on Halloween at my site!!

Sure, have a party the day after I leave.

[clkelley]

Sure, have a party the day after I leave.

Jim, I'm sure there will be a party "every" night!!!

[big kahuna1]

Oh, by the way, I don't think anybody has mentioned it yet, but Rick and I want to host the party on Halloween at my site!!

But I have to scare all the kiddies (and some adults) on Halloween so what time is this partay?

[clkelley]

From wheneverish to wheneverish!!

[ftwildernessguy]

Jim, I'm sure there will be a party "every" night!!!

Well, okay then.

[ntsammy5]

Sure, have a party the day after I leave.

I'm not going to make the obvious comment here.

[LONE-STAR]

We will be there the last week of October... unfortunately, we have already had to drop one of the parks (AK) for money reasons..... our water heater has decided to die.... perfect timing. We went with a tankless... got a really good deal on it, however, electrician says we have to modify our breaker amps? and more wiring to accomodate it....chi ching...$$$$$ We're still taking cold showers until we have him back out finish installation. ugh.... had plumber come out yesterday.... thought that was bad. Going tankless may have not been the cost savings we anticipated.... oh well. We're still going to WDW... atleast.... we're hoping.

Its not cheap to go from tank to tankless but your elec. bill should go down some.

[ftwildernessguy]

Its not cheap to go from tank to tankless but your elec. bill should go down some.

Not to mention the fact you won't run out of hot water when some kid takes a 40 minute steaming hot shower.

[LONE-STAR]

Not to mention the fact you won't run out of hot water when some kid takes a 40 minute steaming hot shower.

40 minute shower what are you doing in there??? (never mind I don't want to know)

[clkelley]

40 minute shower what are you doing in there??? (never mind I don't want to know)

In the case of my son, sitting in the tub with the hot shower running, sound asleep, until the hot water runs out and turns cold and wakes him up!!!

[Running_Bell]

Its not cheap to go from tank to tankless but your elec. bill should go down some.

We are finding this out the hard way. We found such a great deal on the tankless, we had no idea the problems we would now be facing. I can't wait to get to FW so I can have a hot shower :laughing:

I think my DH has considered doing it himself versus paying a professional... but secretly I think he knows that is crazy.

I'm hoping we'll get it all worked out soon.

[RvUsa]

OK Carol and Rick have the party on the 31st, who is taking the 24? The week in between can just be a rolling party wherever it lands LOL

I also am going to set up a place on my website * for all of us fiends to post cell #'s so we can keep in contact with each other while there. (*it is secure and password protected)

We also need to start working out the details of the fishing tourney for the kids, group park time etc etc etc

I am calling tonight and paying off the rest of our ressies :woohoo::woohoo:so things are looking good for us!!!

[Born 2 Fish]

FISHING !!!
Let's go fishing !!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

And bring the kids too , :thumbsup2


Congrats ,:woohoo: John !!

[tungpo1]

Im ready for the party :woohoo:

[RvUsa]

Ok, I started a new thread in the private campground on my site to put cell #'s and info, so all you oct GG members, get over there and lets get this party started!!!

I am getting excited, can you tell?

[homebrew2]

OK Carol and Rick have the party on the 31st, who is taking the 24? The week in between can just be a rolling party wherever it lands LOL

I also am going to set up a place on my website * for all of us fiends to post cell #'s so we can keep in contact with each other while there. (*it is secure and password protected)

We also need to start working out the details of the fishing tourney for the kids, group park time etc etc etc

I am calling tonight and paying off the rest of our ressies :woohoo::woohoo:so things are looking good for us!!!

Ok! So where is all this happen'n at and what's the password? I'm not in with the in crowd... so pm me a password willya???:lmao:

[Gatordad]

reluctantly, we will be there the 29th or so to Sunday...

[Whipperwhirl]

29 days - 29 days! I officially can not think about anything else.

We are only part of the grand gathering for our first night - then unofficial members for the following 2 weeks - I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! Have any group activities like a DATW or group trick or treat been decided upon?

[big kahuna1]

reluctantly, we will be there the 29th or so to Sunday...

I'll be there so cheer up!!:thumbsup2

[2goofycampers]

The paper work for our ressies came in today. :woohoo:

[ntsammy5]

reluctantly, we will be there the 29th or so to Sunday...

I want to see my picture!

[des1954]

reluctantly, we will be there the 29th or so to Sunday...

Us too. Probably around 5:30-ish. And as Big Kahuna! says......

I'll be there so cheer up!!:thumbsup2

I want to see my picture!

No need - look in the mirror - plenty of goofy there.

[clkelley]

I'll be there so cheer up!!:thumbsup2

My Rick will be there too!!!

[Just Beachy]

bump :goodvibes

[Born 2 Fish]

Wow !!

Did'ja feel it !! That big ol bump ! And it's just around the corner !! :woohoo:

[LONE-STAR]

Wow !!

Did'ja feel it !! That big ol bump ! And it's just around the corner !! :woohoo:

Just a few pot holes, 15 pee stops, 6 truck stops, 3 spilt cokes, 2 wrong orders from Burger King, a oh crap I forgot to bring it and your there. I for got to mention the 20 bystanders watching you back the camper in.
Have fun:thumbsup2