October 2009 Grand Gathering activities and suggestions. Summary page 2

[RvUsa]

Ok, this thread will be for things to do during the Oct 09 GG.

Let's try to come up with some fun things to do, and then we can make a calendar of when we are planning to do them, that way people can pick and choose what where and when.

I will start this off as well.

1. Fort Fiend Fishing Tournament
2. Kids Fishing Tournament
3. MNSSHP
4. Haunted Hayride

Feel free to add your ideas!





This is the Oct 09 Sign up thread. (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2000474)

And this is the Oct 09 chit chat thread. (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1854000)

[VACAMPER]

Dont forget taking over Trails End for breakfast one morning.

[Us3]

I was thinking of hosting a poker evening for the adults. :confused3 We can play a movie for the kids outside on the big screen while the adults play poker. We'll supply the beer and maybe Gatordad will bring the cigars?? ha!

[2goofycampers]

It was also mentioned about visiting Epcot to take in the varied culture at each country, or maybe it was beer, something like that. ;)

[Us3]

It was also mentioned about visiting Epcot to take in the varied culture at each country, or maybe it was beer, something like that. ;)

Drink around the world! :laughing:

And to add to that...Fairy Godmothers will come to your RV for babysitting for those with young children who go to bed early. We used them one evening that we stayed out late and our young girls loved Ms Chris from FG!

[BigDaddyRog]

Im definitely up for a fishing run...the Haunted Hayride is now a Haunted Carriage Ride, not the same appeal without doing it with all you together. I might be in for a MNSSHP also. How much were tickets for that?

Gina wants to do the HDDR, so if anyone else is interested in that...

[des1954]

Im definitely up for a fishing run...the Haunted Hayride is now a Haunted Carriage Ride, not the same appeal without doing it with all you together. I might be in for a MNSSHP also. How much were tickets for that?

Gina wants to do the HDDR, so if anyone else is interested in that...

I think the MNSSHP is about $56/adult & $50/10 & under. I don't recall if you need a park admission on top of that.

Rick & I would go to the HDDR with you. We haven't done that in about 20+ years. Maybe we could get a big group together for HDDR???

[2goofycampers]

There is just the MNSSHP admission, if you buy ahead you can save a bit on the price, also Sundays seem to be the slowest day for the MNSSHP. We need to keep an eye out in the summer for when they go on sale.

[Shan-man]

What day are yall planning on TPing Donnie's rig? If we come I wouldn't want to miss that!

[ftwildernessguy]

Al and I are tentatively orgainzing a beer tasting around the world at Epcot.

[Us3]

I agree about MNSSHP on Sunday! We went on the 26th, and there was NO WAIT for any rides. The parade, free face painting, trick or treat candy, special fireworks, villians and low crowds made it worth it to us! The atmosphere is a lot of fun and special entertainers are great!!

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[2goofycampers]

It was also mentioned about visiting Epcot to take in the varied culture at each country, or maybe it was beer, something like that. ;)

Drink around the world! :laughing:

And to add to that...Fairy Godmothers will come to your RV for babysitting for those with young children who go to bed early. We used them one evening that we stayed out late and our young girls loved Ms Chris from FG!

Al and I are tentatively orgainzing a beer tasting around the world at Epcot.

Don't forget your t- shirts. Thanks Al.

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

[des1954]

Al and I are tentatively orgainzing a beer tasting around the world at Epcot.

Oh, gawd. I'm going to have to go along and make sure you two don't get into any trouble!:rolleyes1

[Gatordad]

I was thinking of hosting a poker evening for the adults. :confused3 We can play a movie for the kids outside on the big screen while the adults play poker. We'll supply the beer and maybe Gatordad will bring the cigars?? ha!
sounds good for me, i'll stay 2 weeks then.

[ftwildernessguy]

Oh, gawd. I'm going to have to go along and make sure you two don't get into any trouble!:rolleyes1

And what fun would that be?

[Us3]

sounds good for me, i'll stay 2 weeks then.
dont be so sure!
:cool2: :smooth:

frank and denise or john and erika will have to take home the winnings so they can extend thru halloween!

[VACAMPER]

HDDR is on our list to do as well so sign me up!

[2goofycampers]

I definitely need to roast a marshmallow one night, either at the campfire or if someone has an enclosed fire pit.

[ftwildernessguy]

I definitely need to roast a marshmallow one night, either at the campfire or if someone has an enclosed fire pit.

I tried to do one in my microwave, but it just got huge

[4mickey2]

just don't nuke an otter.. :eek:

[4mickey2]

we want to be there, too..

how about a round robin one night at the fort. check out campers, campsites and the booze all our fellow Diser's drink.....

whiskey and coke at our site... and maybe a chocolatini or two. :drinking1

[RvUsa]

Summary so far of things to do next oct:



1. Fort Fiend Fishing Tournament
2. Kids Fishing Tournament
3. MNSSHP
4. Haunted Hayride
5. Taking over Trails End for breakfast one morning.
6. Poker evening for the adults.
7. Visiting Epcot to take in the varied culture at each country, or maybe it was beer, something like that.
8. HDDR
9. TPing Donnie's rig
10. A beer tasting around the world at Epcot. SEE # 7
11. Roast a marshmallow one night, either at the campfire or if someone has an enclosed fire pit.
12. A round robin one night at the fort. check out campers, campsites and the booze all our fellow Diser's drink.....


Is there anything else anyone wants to add? We can start to talk about dates later.... Nicole is working on a spread sheet. :)


This is the Oct 09 Sign up thread. (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2000474)

And this is the Oct 09 chit chat thread. (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1854000)

[big kahuna1]

I'll host the Texas Holem'/Poker Night. I have the whole set up, table, chairs, chips and cards. Of course we will have to make it somewhat interesting such as a redistribution entrance fee of some sort and then the top 3 or 4 winners get to share in that redistribution. I know O'bamas plan would be to give it to the losers but Homey here don't play that way. Pete said he would supply a variety of Micro Brews for our pleasure!:thumbsup2 I will supply the Crown and Diet Coke for those non-carb drinkers!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 Of course, I have no idea who will be here on Halloween weekend to participate. It may just be me and Pete.

I like a bunch of the other ideas also...expecially the ones that have Beer in them. :cool1:

[Us3]

I'll host the Texas Holem'/Poker Night. I have the whole set up, table, chairs, chips and cards. Of course we will have to make it somewhat interesting such as a redistribution entrance fee of some sort and then the top 3 or 4 winners get to share in that redistribution. I know O'bamas plan would be to give it to the losers but Homey here don't play that way. Pete said he would supply a variety of Micro Brews for our pleasure!:thumbsup2 I will supply the Crown and Diet Coke for those non-carb drinkers!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 Of course, I have no idea who will be here on Halloween weekend to participate. It may just be me and Pete.

I like a bunch of the other ideas also...expecially the ones that have Beer in them. :cool1:

Woo hoo, we're in. Our set up is not really mobile...but that's cool if you have the space to bring yours! :thumbsup2 Do you all play anything other than Texas Hold 'Em? We usually like to mix it up by playing hands like...follow the queen, no peek, 7 card roll your own, baseball, low/high chicago, jack are better tripps to win etc. :cool2:

[BigDaddyRog]

I will be there on Halloween weekend.

Just FYI...if you're an early riser....I'll be behind the 300 loop most mornings fishing...unless my kids decide to suddenly become rope drop fans....:lmao:yeah right!!!!

[2goofycampers]

I will be there on Halloween weekend.

Just FYI...if you're an early riser....I'll be behind the 300 loop most mornings fishing...unless my kids decide to suddenly become rope drop fans....:lmao:yeah right!!!!

Hmmmm, I wonder if I know anyone who could keep you company?

[4mickey2]

anyone for a game of sheapshead? http://www.orangepopdesign.com/peppersworld/forums/style_emoticons/default/whatchalookingat.gif yes, there is such a card game...

http://www.orangepopdesign.com/peppersworld/forums/style_emoticons/default/partytime2.gif

[ftwildernessguy]

we want to be there, too..

how about a round robin one night at the fort. check out campers, campsites and the booze all our fellow Diser's drink.....

whiskey and coke at our site... and maybe a chocolatini or two. :drinking1

Yes - chocolatini's!!!

We used to do these things when I was in the Army during the Civil War called progressive dinners - go from one quarters to another and have a different course at each house.

[CelticWoman]

how about a scavenger hunt?.....we do them for Mousefest and its a blast...we do them with a camera and a list of things to find at a location...would be easy for the Fort!!!

[Pirate-Jeff]

I will be there on Halloween weekend.

Just FYI...if you're an early riser....I'll be behind the 300 loop most mornings fishing...unless my kids decide to suddenly become rope drop fans....:lmao:yeah right!!!!

I'll see you there.

My kid will be up at the crack of lunch. yeah maybe.

[2goofycampers]

Mini Golf ?

[4mickey2]

forget the mini golf. let's go golfing. i know there would be enough of us out there that really never have gone and with disney having quite a few professionals using their course, we could see how long it takes us to get kicked out :lmao: .

just think we would all have golf carts, too. hmmmmmm, bumper carts in the sand pit??

[lisa8200]

I will be there on Halloween weekend.

Just FYI...if you're an early riser....I'll be behind the 300 loop most mornings fishing...unless my kids decide to suddenly become rope drop fans....:lmao:yeah right!!!!

Somehow I think that is going to be a crowded location during that time.

[lisa8200]

Hmmmm, I wonder if I know anyone who could keep you company?

Me, Rog, Jeff and Frank ( not to mention anyone else from our group or the fort in general ) I see tangled lines and fish tales galore...AWESOME..

[BigDaddyRog]

Ive already decide to lose the biggest fish....I just havent figured out how he's gonna get away from me this time!!!!:lmao"

[des1954]

just don't nuke an otter.. :eek:


Thank you, dear one!!

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Embrace your inner otter.....

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[stacktester]

Thank you, dear one!!

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Embrace your inner otter.....

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Can you say .22 magnum? GOT .22???? Dang rodents lol.

[BigDaddyRog]

Deb...Id have never thought it...but we have some otters here near my house in Louisiana!!!! I was fishing the other night at Lake Pontchartrain, and there was NOTHING biting at all except for an otter who kept very slyly and carefully stealing the shrimp right off of my hook.....he was soooo good at it that I never even felt him tugging at the line. I noticed him after the second time...once the pier lights finally came on I could see him....he would sit at the surface and watch me.....watch where my cast would go...dive under and reappear about 2 minutes later in a completely different spot and wait for me to reel in, re-bait, and recast...then that little booger would do it again!!! I didnt mind...in fact....he was fun to play this game with...after almos an hour of this, and about $4.00 worth of jumbo shrimp, I guess he got full because he stopped playing and dissappeared. This was the very first time Ive seen an otter in Louisiana...and less than five minutes from my house!!!!

[VACAMPER]

Deb...Id have never thought it...but we have some otters here near my house in Louisiana!!!! I was fishing the other night at Lake Pontchartrain, and there was NOTHING biting at all except for an otter who kept very slyly and carefully stealing the shrimp right off of my hook.....he was soooo good at it that I never even felt him tugging at the line. I noticed him after the second time...once the pier lights finally came on I could see him....he would sit at the surface and watch me.....watch where my cast would go...dive under and reappear about 2 minutes later in a completely different spot and wait for me to reel in, re-bait, and recast...then that little booger would do it again!!! I didnt mind...in fact....he was fun to play this game with...after almos an hour of this, and about $4.00 worth of jumbo shrimp, I guess he got full because he stopped playing and dissappeared. This was the very first time Ive seen an otter in Louisiana...and less than five minutes from my house!!!!

Maybe the otters followed you home from the fort:confused3 Heard you had lots of beer.

[des1954]

Deb...Id have never thought it...but we have some otters here near my house in Louisiana!!!! I was fishing the other night at Lake Pontchartrain, and there was NOTHING biting at all except for an otter who kept very slyly and carefully stealing the shrimp right off of my hook.....he was soooo good at it that I never even felt him tugging at the line. I noticed him after the second time...once the pier lights finally came on I could see him....he would sit at the surface and watch me.....watch where my cast would go...dive under and reappear about 2 minutes later in a completely different spot and wait for me to reel in, re-bait, and recast...then that little booger would do it again!!! I didnt mind...in fact....he was fun to play this game with...after almos an hour of this, and about $4.00 worth of jumbo shrimp, I guess he got full because he stopped playing and dissappeared. This was the very first time Ive seen an otter in Louisiana...and less than five minutes from my house!!!!

Ah, yes Rog! That would have been Wynottah's cousin, Whattabottah Ottah!!! We're slowly working him to the beer stealing level. I'm glad he's learned to be so stealthy!! He has expensive taste, so if you use crickets or worms, you won't see him. He dun love dat jumbo srimp!!! Have Gina make him a pot o' gumbo & you might have another critter in the house!!

Now, you understand my love of otters!! They are such sneaky little things!!! I love raccoon's too! Clever little bandits - those raccoons!!

[BigDaddyRog]

... Wynottah's cousin, Whattabottah Ottah!!! ...... He dun love dat jumbo srimp!!!

:rotfl: Deb, ......YOU are one CREATIVE......crazy woman!!! Great job on the Justin Wilson impression, too:thumbsup2

[des1954]

Great job on the Justin Wilson impression, too:thumbsup2

Hooo-wee! Rest in Peace - Justin Wilson. I used to love watching his program!

Here's a suggestion for the Oct 2009 GG. We commandeer canoes after dark to go "otter spotting" on Bay Lake!! Any takers?

Rog has the "otter fishing" technique down, and I'm sure LarryJ can modify his "fruit fishing" technique and apply it to otter fishing. This could be fun!

Heck - forget about canoes - if we all chip it we could rent the yacht, get drunk - and let the boat captain worry about navigating Bay Lake & finding otters!! Yeah, yeah....that's what we'll do!!!:yay:

[4mickey2]

We could run everyone off of Tom Sawyers Island...

[2goofycampers]

bump

[BigDaddyRog]

I wish we could bump the calendar too!

[Whipperwhirl]

bump

Im trying to pick a date for my amazing race that wont interfere with other group persuits - how does this usually work?

[Tigger0624]

We'd be in for just about anything that involves cards, beer, fishing, fun- oh and did I mention beer? :lmao:

I know we're planning on bringing an array of beverages with us on all the GG trips!!!

Rog- My oldest is up at the crack of dawn- if he sleeps in... Matt is in charge of keeping him occupied (and quiet) till the younger ones wake up so you'll proabably see him out and about...

[seabee]

Just wondering what or if there are any final decisions on any activities. I know a fishing tourny has been discussed. Do we have a plan of when we are going to try for ressies? Anything else going on for sure? I'm just trying to plan our days out with GG activities, MNSSHP, other activities the kids want, and park days/dining. Thanks!

[Gatordad]

count me in for the drinking and non-disney stuff.

[RvUsa]

It looks more and more like we won't be there this Oct.....

[2goofycampers]

John, I truly am sorry, I know how much you are looking forward to this. :sad1:

I'm thinking alot of people who originally thought they would be there will not make it. :sad1:

There is still 7 months, maybe a miracle will happen. :goodvibes

[Gatordad]

John,

I was hoping you guys would make it... there's still time.

[We4mickey]

Keep the faith John. I am not cancelling my ressies until the last minute if I have to. I am going to do whatever I can to make it. It doesn't look good now, with DH out of work. I am not giving up and you shouldn't either.

[4mickey2]

Keep the faith John. I am not cancelling my ressies until the last minute if I have to. I am going to do whatever I can to make it. It doesn't look good now, with DH out of work. I am not giving up and you shouldn't either.

RUMMAGE, RUMMAGE AND MORE RUMMAGE...... price it high and sell a lot.. i have a thought sell that kitchen table :goodvibes .

whatever it takes to go to disney....

[DisneyBishops]

count me in for the drinking and non-disney stuff.


Pete i am with you. Count me in for the drinking and no disney stuff. We have ressies already so we will be there.

[BigDaddyRog]

I gotta do Disney stuff......Im not opposed to Disney stuff, I actually like some of the rides....but.....theres so much drinking for me to catch up on!!!

JOHN!!!!!! You KNOW youre one of the reasons we all planned for OCTOBER!!!! Dude....I am really pulling for something to happen so you guys can make it. I completely understand....if you hadnt mentioned me to a certain someone, I wouldnt be able to go. And if some OTHER great people from here werent helping me out with some discounts that I, myself, dont qualify for...this would be a broken vacation for me too. Hang in there buddy....ya never know. Good things come to good people.....and, in my case...ugly people too!!!

[des1954]

Okay John.....you just gotta somehow get to FtW in October!!!

If I can ever win the danged lottery, the sites and the beer, soda & kungaloosh fixin's will be on me! Hell, I'll book a site & put a huge party tent on it just so we have one place big enough to hold us all. I suppose I'd have to rent some port-a-crappers, fridge, the Johnsonville Brats grill, have Disney bring us a bunch of tables, karaoke machine, get the Mickey blow-up screen and projector, arrange for a great caterer. I'll book a separate site next to the party site just for cart parking! Keep the party alive!!!!

KEEP THE PARTY A-L-I-V-E!!!!! :woohoo:

I just gotta win the lotto! This sounds like great party plans to me!!

[4mickey2]

is anyone doing a scavenger hunt for the kids? i am just wondering who is putting the kids stuff together.

[Gatordad]

the kids will be too busy handing out beer to the otters.

[4mickey2]

just got to bump this thread... it is kind of falling in the back of the line...

[Kagoguen]

:confused3The activities that are being planned, are they going to be just during the day? Are there going to be other activities after the parks close? :thumbsup2Besides drinking, which I will definately join in on.

[Just Beachy]

Bump!! :goodvibes

[4mickey2]

Let's play a game who will this be in October?

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[des1954]

Let's play a game who will this be in October?

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Donnie. Definitely Donnie!!

[Born 2 Fish]

I would like to suggest a Fear Factor Eating/Drinking contest at Oct GG.

Anyone up for something like this ???




Guess where this idea came from.



Al: Plus I just squashed a bug that was on my desk and ate it. Things can't get much better.

Jim: What kind of bug was it?

Frank: With or without the legs?

Rob: The legs have all the fiber. Don't miss out.

[4mickey2]

bump

[3gr8kids]

When we camped in Maine for the week a couple of weeks ago, our family had scavenger hunt at the campground. It was AWESOME! My sister and her husband walked all over the campground the day before played, and made a list of 30 things/clues to find/identify. It was sooo much fun, the campground owners asked for a copy of the list and they now do our scavenger hunt on a weekly/semi-weekly basis with any new campers!
The list consisted of things you had to find and record where you found them (in the office, in the store, different site numbers, pool area, etc.)(i.e. 5 pink flamingos, lobster on a rock (in the office they had a paperweight that was a lobster painted on a rock), trailer with pelican out front, trailer named after a duck (Mallard), trailer named after a cat (Cougar).
It also consisted of having to collect things and bring them back (i.e. a feather, 10 red berries, foreign coin, packet of pepper, 3 pine cones, maple leaf, 6 orange flower petals, red shirt, map of Massachusetts, a decal (not adhered to any object), etc.
It really was a lot of fun, and it got the entire campground in on it, as none of the items could be collected or found at your own site, so, for example, we had to ask other campers if we could have a packet (not a shaker) of pepper, or borrow a red shirt, or a map, or an uncooked egg, or a piece of bread, etc.) We also had to find out the names of people/things (name of the 3 women that worked in the office, the name of the maintenance man and what country he was from (Omar from Khazakstan, btw, lol) which again, got us talking to everyone, employees and campers alike.
We had an hour time limit, and we were penalized for each 5 minutes over the hour. We played it as teams, and there were small prizes awarded (my sis went to the Dollar Store and picked up a bunch of things like photo frames, candles, toys for the kids, light sticks, things for the campers, etc.) and the winners each got a $10.00 Dunkin Donuts gift card.
It really turned out to be one of the highlights of our week for both adults and kids, and it will now be a tradition for our camping trips every year!!

[seabee]

That does sound fun!

[Pirate-Jeff]

A covered dish get together again ? on the 24th? and ????

Covered Dish = everybody brings something of there choice to share.


Ideas ----- Beer, Sodas, Food, ice, plates and plastic ware and BYOC (bring your own chair)

[RvUsa]

What day are we doing the fort kids fishing tourney??? Could do it on the 31st in the morning before we have the party/trick or treating.

[RvUsa]

Summary so far of things to do next oct:



1. Fort Fiend Fishing Tournament
2. Kids Fishing Tournament
3. MNSSHP
4. Haunted Hayride
5. Taking over Trails End for breakfast one morning.
6. Poker evening for the adults.
7. Visiting Epcot to take in the varied culture at each country, or maybe it was beer, something like that.
8. HDDR
9. TPing Donnie's rig
10. A beer tasting around the world at Epcot. SEE # 7
11. Roast a marshmallow one night, either at the campfire or if someone has an enclosed fire pit.
12. A round robin one night at the fort. check out campers, campsites and the booze all our fellow Diser's drink.....
13. Treasure hunt around the fort
14. Drunken golf cart parade, and subsequent running from the disney po po
15. Covered dish, and party on the 24th and the 31st.

Is there anything else anyone wants to add? We can start to talk about dates later.... Nicole is working on a spread sheet. :)


This is the Oct 09 Sign up thread. (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2000474)

And this is the Oct 09 chit chat thread. (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1854000)

Thought I would bring this back up, and add a few.

[ntsammy5]

Beer drinking at Epcot on 10/29 (at leaset a few of us)

An otter swim at River Country on 10/30 - with the otters hosting a kegger!

[Gatordad]

I suggest we drink, before we go out drinking.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w66/n880ep/drinkinglol.jpg

[keylime359]

When we camped in Maine for the week a couple of weeks ago, our family had scavenger hunt at the campground. It was AWESOME! My sister and her husband walked all over the campground the day before played, and made a list of 30 things/clues to find/identify. It was sooo much fun, the campground owners asked for a copy of the list and they now do our scavenger hunt on a weekly/semi-weekly basis with any new campers!
The list consisted of things you had to find and record where you found them (in the office, in the store, different site numbers, pool area, etc.)(i.e. 5 pink flamingos, lobster on a rock (in the office they had a paperweight that was a lobster painted on a rock), trailer with pelican out front, trailer named after a duck (Mallard), trailer named after a cat (Cougar).
It also consisted of having to collect things and bring them back (i.e. a feather, 10 red berries, foreign coin, packet of pepper, 3 pine cones, maple leaf, 6 orange flower petals, red shirt, map of Massachusetts, a decal (not adhered to any object), etc.
It really was a lot of fun, and it got the entire campground in on it, as none of the items could be collected or found at your own site, so, for example, we had to ask other campers if we could have a packet (not a shaker) of pepper, or borrow a red shirt, or a map, or an uncooked egg, or a piece of bread, etc.) We also had to find out the names of people/things (name of the 3 women that worked in the office, the name of the maintenance man and what country he was from (Omar from Khazakstan, btw, lol) which again, got us talking to everyone, employees and campers alike.
We had an hour time limit, and we were penalized for each 5 minutes over the hour. We played it as teams, and there were small prizes awarded (my sis went to the Dollar Store and picked up a bunch of things like photo frames, candles, toys for the kids, light sticks, things for the campers, etc.) and the winners each got a $10.00 Dunkin Donuts gift card.
It really turned out to be one of the highlights of our week for both adults and kids, and it will now be a tradition for our camping trips every year!!

That sounds fun!

[LONE-STAR]

I suggest we drink, before we go out drinking.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w66/n880ep/drinkinglol.jpg

How else would you do it? :confused3