What is Auntie doing?????

[PolynesianPixie]

The long awaited moment is upon us.......

I expect one heck of a TR when you get back!!!!!;)

[auntie]

A "Day of Beauty" for me today Ami! Hair then nails. (apparently it takes an entire day to get me presentable!:rotfl2: )...Now if I can loose say 40 lbs between now and Saturday I'd be good..:wizard: :wizard: DAMN! MY magic wand isn't working. I guess I'll stick with the hair, and nails...best I can do.:laughing:

Seriously, packing, cleaning, shopping for groceries for the kids, checking in on my parents tomorrow. Jeeze, going on vacation is exhausting!:sad2:

I've enjoyed reading about all the Grand Gatherings, and experiences of everyone here on the board, now I get to meet some fellow FW Disboarders as well, can't wait!

[PolynesianPixie]

Ooooo! Enjoy your day of beauty!

I can't believe, after all this time...the rental of TINA'S 5TH Wheel is immanent! :rotfl2:

Can you hardly stand it????

[g8trmom1]

Phyllis, I told Pete I wanted to go to the Fort to meet up with you and the others....but he is going to the Gators game on Sat. with the kids...when are you there till?

[Just Beachy]

Phyllis, I hope you and your DH have a wonderful trip! We can't wait to hear your trip report and see your pics when you get home. Enjoy! :goodvibes

[auntie]

What is "Auntie" doing..welll she printed out her boarding passes this mornining. (Was I crazy picking a 6:40 am flight or what?...:confused: )

Oh well, early start to the day! (actually now, that my son left for school, I think I'm gonna crawl back into bed for an hour!...shhh..don't tell anyone:tiptoe: )

[3gr8kids]

Have fun Phyllis!!! Can't wait to hear/see all about it.

p.s. have an adult beverage (or 12) for me!!

:thumbsup2

[des1954]

Phyllis, I told Pete I wanted to go to the Fort to meet up with you and the others....but he is going to the Gators game on Sat. with the kids...when are you there till?

Chris....drive yourself over on Saturday, girl!!! And...bring my little J-Man!! I know he will melt everyone's heart as he has mine! Pete has his priorities all mixed up. Gator's over Dis-er's?? Oh, how can he even think of it? He's breakin' my heart!!!

Oh yeah,,, he's not into really meeting people from the board...I forgot that he's such a private person!:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rolleyes1

[OK GRUMPY]

Phyllis I'm doing the happy dance for ya :banana: :banana: :banana: I'm happy for you guys. Have Fun! Hope to hear a report!

[Gatordad]

Chris....drive yourself over on Saturday, girl!!! And...bring my little J-Man!! I know he will melt everyone's heart as he has mine! Pete has his priorities all mixed up. Gator's over Dis-er's?? Oh, how can he even think of it? He's breakin' my heart!!!

Oh yeah,,, he's not into really meeting people from the board...I forgot that he's such a private person!:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rolleyes1

puhlease....... I goto the fort 4x a year, that's plenty.

[des1954]

puhlease....... I goto the fort 4x a year, that's plenty.

You're the "virtual gathering" kinda guy!!:rotfl2:

I'm back, Pete....and you're not safe!! Scalp those damn gator tickets and come over to FtW tomorrow nite!

[Gatordad]

If you see Jesus riding in a golf cart with Jackie-O, then you'll know I've given up something for Disney. Otherwise, I'll be in Gainesville.

[des1954]

If you see Jesus riding in a golf cart with Jackie-O, then you'll know I've given up something for Disney. Otherwise, I'll be in Gainesville.

I can arrange it.... I AM a Church Secretary & have special priviledges!!

[LORNADUCK]

who is going to be at the fort this weekend? I will be there tonight, more than likley late. We never seem to get an early start. Don't know how much we will be around, going to parks tomorrow, if it is going to be hot then we will hang around in the am. I don't have a dish sign, but we have a Forest River Windsong stop by and say Hi, we are bringing a golf cart, but not sure which one. We have 4 right now and he might bring the one he is trying to sell.

[ftwildernessguy]

who is going to be at the fort this weekend? I will be there tonight, more than likley late. We never seem to get an early start. Don't know how much we will be around, going to parks tomorrow, if it is going to be hot then we will hang around in the am. I don't have a dish sign, but we have a Forest River Windsong stop by and say Hi, we are bringing a golf cart, but not sure which one. We have 4 right now and he might bring the one he is trying to sell.

Mentally, I am at the Fort already. Physically, I won't be there until the 15th of October.

[ntsammy5]

Mentally, I am at the Fort already. Physically, I won't be there until the 15th of October.

Yeah, me too. Phyllis heave a great trip. I can hardly wait for the October 2009 GG.

[LORNADUCK]

We will also be there from Oct 27th thru nov 2nd, and then on Nov 29th thru Dec 2nd still trying to get Nov 28th, may the 26th & 27th.
Also there Dec 31st thry Jan 4th. Hope to meet some of you them

[auntie]

Well guys..thanks for the good wishes..and for listening to me go on endlessly about Tina's 5th wheel for the past 7 or 8 months! I'm off to the Fort early in the a.m. I will return in a week with a full trip report (you'll probably be sorry you asked, but I'm giving you fair warning, and you can all click on that old "ignore" button! :laughing: )

I'll miss all of you and think of you fondly during my trip! :hug:

[Donna]

Well guys..thanks for the good wishes..and for listening to me go on endlessly about Tina's 5th wheel for the past 7 or 8 months! I'm off to the Fort early in the a.m. I will return in a week with a full trip report (you'll probably be sorry you asked, but I'm giving you fair warning, and you can all click on that old "ignore" button! :laughing: )

I'll miss all of you and think of you fondly during my trip! :hug:

Phyllis
Have a great trip! Lucky you! I am making an impromptu trip down on the
18th but staying at BW villas. Looking forward to your report!

[clkelley]

OK Auntie, what are you doing now?? Your flight leaves in just about 5 hours?? Aren't you at the airport yet??!!!

[des1954]

Phyllis is at the Fort!!!:yay: :yay: :yay:

[ntsammy5]

Where is she staying?

[des1954]

She didn't say. She's going to try and get a hold of Frank & Denise & see what time is convenient for them to meet with us. We're going to meet at P.O. Riverside because Crockett's is closed for remodeling. So, I didn't ask what loop she's on. Gators & Ole Miss is tied,,,, again!

[ntsammy5]

Actually Gators down by 1 and driving with less than a minute.........

[des1954]

Actually Gators down by 1 and driving with less than a minute.........

Gators lost. Pete should have listened to me, scalped his tickets, and come over to visit with the rest of us tonite. It's going to be a long, quiet ride from Gaineville to Tampa in the Gatordad car.

Here's the plan....because Crockett's is closed, we're all meeting at Port Orleans Riverside around 7pm. Wynottah is all excited because she gets to go, too! Pictures will be forth coming later tonite or tomorrow!!

[2goofycampers]

She didn't say. She's going to try and get a hold of Frank & Denise & see what time is convenient for them to meet with us. We're going to meet at P.O. Riverside because Crockett's is closed for remodeling. So, I didn't ask what loop she's on. Gators & Ole Miss is tied,,,, again!

Gators lost. Pete should have listened to me, scalped his tickets, and come over to visit with the rest of us tonite. It's going to be a long, quiet ride from Gaineville to Tampa in the Gatordad car.

Here's the plan....because Crockett's is closed, we're all meeting at Port Orleans Riverside around 7pm. Wynottah is all excited because she gets to go, too! Pictures will be forth coming later tonite or tomorrow!!

Got the call. Can't wait to meet later. :banana:

[ntsammy5]

Wynottah is all excited because she gets to go, too! Pictures will be forth coming later tonite or tomorrow!!

Don't let that stupid otter drink too much!

[Born 2 Fish]

We had the grand pleasure of meeting Phyllis and Bob ,,and Ded and Rick.
I just goota tell ya what a wonderful bunch of folk !
Phyliss and Bob were pulling down some long hours to get to the Fort,,I'm sure they musta been a little tired, but I'm sure they'll have a great time after a nights rest. What sweet people !
Deb and Rick, were just great ! And Wynottah,,well good gosh, everyone needs to meet her !

Look'n forward to a trip report.:thumbsup2

[des1954]

At this very moment, Auntie is probably sitting on Anna Maria beach, watching a beautiful sunset, and sipping her wine!!! She had a nice time at WDW - but I'll let her tell her own story!

[Born 2 Fish]

Sipping Wine ! I like wine ! I enjoy wine in all the regions of my house,,,the porch,,,the bedroom,,, the dine room,,, the kitchen,,, the bath room,,, the basement,,, the deck,,, the yard. :thumbsup2

[AuburnJen92]

Sipping Wine ! I like wine ! I enjoy wine in all the regions of my house,,,the porch,,,the bedroom,,, the dine room,,, the kitchen,,, the bath room,,, the basement,,, the deck,,, the yard. :thumbsup2

what the heck is a basement?:lmao:

[g8trmom1]

what the heck is a basement?:lmao:

I miss having a basement....
our garage is our "basement" now!!

[des1954]

Basement- <noun>; A hole underneath the house that eats all the items you no longer want or need in the main living area of the house. (See attic)

Attic- <noun>; A cavernous space between the roof rafters and upper floor of the house that eats all the items you no longer want or need in the main living area of the house. (See basement)

[auntie]

Well guys..I'm baaack...Did ya miss me?:confused3

Had a good trip. Enjoyed the Fort. We were in the 600 loop and I think that loop is really centrally located, and would recommend it. The walking path was out the back, but it was relatively quiet. We were first given the 200 loop, and while some of the loop looked fine, the site they wanted to give us was a barren ugly swamp mess. We immediately called and asked for another site, and 612 was available, and very nice. Rented a golf cart...which was great fun. Ours is gas, so we especially enjoyed the nice quiet ride of the electric carts in Fort Wilderness. Quite a few people had Holloween decorations up on their sites. Was very nice to watch the fireworks from the beach..and they did have music..then the Electric Water Pagent. We also saw an aligator in the water near the Meadow Trading Post.

Enjoyed Food and Wine Festival in Epcot. We've never been to this, and enjoyed it. We first had a late breakfast at the Yacht Club, and then entered Epcot through the World Showcase entrance. We spent the entire day there..making our way through the countries. Bob felt obligated to try wine from each country, and top it off with a stein of beer from Germany. We really took our time and soaked up the atmosphere (okay, Bob soaked up the alcohol! :laughing: ). When we've gone with the kids, we breeze through and never have the time to sit and appreciate the ambience of each country. This time..no rush. We ended the day back in England and sat outside for fish and chips and waited for Illuminations. Had a water side seat for the show. Was a perfect end to a relaxing day.
I especially enjoyed getting to meet our favorite otter spotter..Debbie, and her husband Rick. We were also joined by Frank and Denise. Really lovely, warm people. :hug: Felt as if we were talking with old friends. It's so good to be able to put faces to the names I see here on the board.
We also left a bit earlier than anticipated, but we needed to visit with an elderly uncle I have in the Tarpon Springs area...we also had a night in Anna Maria Island..where I went earlier in the summer with the kids. Bob loved it and wants to go back in '09. Me..I want to go back NOW. We came home and it went into the 40's at night. I could really get used to 80 degree days in October. Haven't uploaded any picutures yet, hopefully in the next day or so.
Oh..and my house is still here..and my older son, who picked us up at the airport..dropped us off at the house..and couldn't get out of here soon enough. He kissed me goodbye, and told me he doesn't want my job..It sucks. The pets are alive..although the dog did eat a pair of underwear, and threw it up.(It's not the first time either..that's another post all together) :sad2:

[2goofycampers]

Glad to have met you and glad to have you back, we missed you.:grouphug:

[auntie]

Glad to have met you and glad to have you back, we missed you.:grouphug:

It was great to meet you also, I appreciate your taking the time, I know you guys were were leaving the following morning and probably could have been doing something else. We had fun. :thumbsup2

[Us3]

Welcome back Auntie! Looking forward to your pics! Sounds like you had a great time! :thumbsup2

[PolynesianPixie]

great to have you back! So glad to hear you had a nice trip and your home still exists!


So.....how was Tina's 5th wheel????

[auntie]

It was very spacious, and the high ceiling height of the 5th wheel makes it appear even more so.

[kaguilbeau]

Auntie- I'm assuming the 5th wheel had not yet arrived when you got there? Did you go check out the site you were assigned first and then report back to the office? Just curious. I'm wanting a preferred site for our trip and requested 100 or 200 loops. I think there are other loops I would prefer to have, but I don't want to pay premium price.

Glad you had fun - - and I'm waiting for more details on the camper set-up!

Kim

[auntie]

Originally we requested either a 200 or 600 loop. Upon check in they said there was something in the 200, we figured great, it's close to the marina area.
When we went to see the site. The back of the site looked stark, barren, and very swampy..there was quite a bit of sitting water on it. I'm assuming this was one of those cleared areas that others have referred to. When we checked in they had mentioned that 600 loop also had a site available, we immediately went to check out the site. It was great. We didn't even go back to the check in..we used the number they provide on the check in packet. Called, told them we didn't like the assigned site, and preferred one in the 600 loop. It still appeared open. They asked what site number it was, and then put us on hold. Came back on a few minutes later and said it was fine..to take that site. They would not the changes on their end. The 600 loop is centrally located, you're pretty close to the Meadow Trading area, where the pool is located, and if you didn't plan on a renting a golf cart, the Marina area is within walking/or biking distance. Tina's rental included bikes as well, which really makes renting the golf cart more a convenience than a necessity as far as I'm concerned. The rental was complete with camping chairs as well.

[seabee]

Glad your back! Nice to hear you had a great time.

I guess I'm missing something, how did you move Tina's 5er? Does she deliver it once your there?

I too like taking my time through the countries, unfortunately the girls have other things in mind. This year I plan on making them slow down so I can enjoy the festival.

[auntie]

Oopps...sorry..the 5'er wasn't there when we arrived. We checked in early say around 10:30 or so. The rental came closer to lunch time. At which point we received a phone call from the rental company asking us which site we had checked in for? So the 5'er went directly to the 600 loop.

[kaguilbeau]

I guess I'm missing something, how did you move Tina's 5er? Does she deliver it once your there?


THAT was what I was trying to ask!

[auntie]

Sorry if I wasn't clear.
Check in time isn't technically until 1 PM. We arrived around 10:30 -11:00 am, and went to check in. Told them we were waiting on a delivery of a rental. It didn't matter to them if you rent or have your own..it's all the same check in procedure. The 5'er didn't arrive until closer to 1:00. We received a cell phone call from Camp At The Fort, indicating they knew we had checked in already, and wanted to know which site # to bring the rig to.

I would think if you are concerned about the site you will have, you may want to try, if you can, to be there earlier before the arrival of the rental. This way if you feel the need to change the site you will be able to.

[disney4dan]

Glad to hear the trip went well and everyone is home safe. Can't wait to see the pic's.

[kaguilbeau]

Check in time isn't technically until 1 PM. We arrived around 10:30 -11:00 am, and went to check in. Told them we were waiting on a delivery of a rental. It didn't matter to them if you rent or have your own..it's all the same check in procedure. The 5'er didn't arrive until closer to 1:00. We received a cell phone call from Camp At The Fort, indicating they knew we had checked in already, and wanted to know which site # to bring the rig to.

Had you driven? I was wondering if we fly and arrived early - I guess we could visit the fort or a neighboring resort - but we would have our carry on bags.

What did you do with your time until the camper arrived?

[BigDaddyRog]

Hey there Lafayette...Mandeville here...man theres a ton of things to do at the fort to pass the time while having alot of fun. Drop your bags off at check in and head to the beach/marina, or to the tavern for a beer, take a bus to ANYWHERE and do some siteseeing before the real vacation starts...catch the boat to Wilderness Lodge and grab a snack, or check out the gift shops at any resort including the fort....go to the horse stables and stroll through the barn. Unplanned time at the fort is often the best time at the fort.

[Born 2 Fish]

Fish.

[auntie]

Had you driven? I was wondering if we fly and arrived early - I guess we could visit the fort or a neighboring resort - but we would have our carry on bags.

What did you do with your time until the camper arrived?

We flew..and we rented a car. That was why it was easy to take a look at the site they assinged us. Then we went and had some lunch off property, when we received a cell phone call from the rental company that they had arrived, we met them at the site. He was just about done setting up by the time we arrived.

[kaguilbeau]

Hey there Lafayette...Mandeville here...man theres a ton of things to do at the fort to pass the time while having alot of fun. Drop your bags off at check in and head to the beach/marina, or to the tavern for a beer, take a bus to ANYWHERE and do some siteseeing before the real vacation starts...catch the boat to Wilderness Lodge and grab a snack, or check out the gift shops at any resort including the fort....go to the horse stables and stroll through the barn. Unplanned time at the fort is often the best time at the fort.

Hey Mandeville. I'm going to be in your town end of the month for a soccer tournament. Looking forward to it.

So - it sounds like I could store my carry on bags at the front desk just like I could at a "regular" resort? I've been to the fort before, but we've always had our camper with us. This time we'll be renting the 5'er from campatthefort.