Gettysburg GG

[ftwildernessguy]

There was talk at WDW last week about a possible GG at Gettysburg next spring. In the interest of keeping the momentum going, I am starting to gather information to try to organize this. So to start, I need to know when people would be interested in doing this and for how long - a weekend, a week, what? Pennsylvania winters can be somewhat unpredictable, so I would think May at the earliest. It looks like most campgrounds have discounted rates until Memorial Day weekend. So post your times you might be interested and let the planning begin!

[BRDof3]

An excellent idea. We talked about it last year, but never got to the finish line.

We'd love it, but the kids won't be out of school until the end of May. With 4 days driving, we'd need more than a weekend to pull it off. I know it's more expensive in June, but I think that would be the earliest we could do it, unless you're talking Spring Break. But, like you said, that's a bit too early.

I'll wait and let some other voices chime in.

[auntie]

Oh..oh..I'm in! :yay:

[ftwildernessguy]

An excellent idea. We talked about it last year, but never got to the finish line.

We'd love it, but the kids won't be out of school until the end of May. With 4 days driving, we'd need more than a weekend to pull it off. I know it's more expensive in June, but I think that would be the earliest we could do it, unless you're talking Spring Break. But, like you said, that's a bit too early.

I'll wait and let some other voices chime in.

This is what I'm trying to find out, Rob. I have no problems with the summer. Gettysburg is only about a 2 hour drive for me, so even if people want to come for a longer stay and I can only do a couple days it's no big deal for me. The price difference really isn't that significant - maybe 10 bucks or so a day. I am looking into the Drummer Boy campground as a possible location. If anybody has any problems with this one, let me know. Summer time would probably be better for kids who would like to swim - they have 2 pools, one with a slide.

http://www.drummerboycampresort.com/index.php?pr=Home

I don't want to promise anything I can't deliver on, but I also have a friend who is a licensed guide for the battlefield and I may be able to swing some special rate or something there. He only does it part time, so it may not be a happening thing, but as time goes on if this looks like it's going to happen, I can check with him.

[disney92]

:banana: Woo Hoo!!!! :yay:

This is my neck of the woods, about a 3 hr drive for us.

If we can work it out with kids sports, I would LOVE to be included in this!!!

[VACAMPER]

Kelly and i had talked about this before, i planned on visiting her towards the end of June. I would love to add this to our trip.

[tlh0726]

15 min drive for us.

If you need us to check out anything just ask away.

[cyberdeb]

Wow, I would love to come. Not too far away.

[3gr8kids]

Jim, keep me posted. Not sure right now when would be best for us, but I'll definitely talk to DH and find out....sounds like fun!!

[jriae2000]

We were going to NY this sumer.Would be a short drive down. No set dates yet. Sounds great. Missed GG by one week this year.:sad1:

[shirley 38]

GRRREAT. count us in especially if it as after May. This is one trip we planned on making next year. shirley 38:banana::banana::banana:

[Born 2 Fish]

This would be a "wait'n see" for us, but would like to do it, :thumbsup2

[Gatordad]

We are taking our roadtrip around then, let me know.

[john59]

:)
Me & the DW, just after getting home from Fort, were thinking about going to Gettysburg in November, but we put the 5'r to bed. June s/b ok in PA.
We are about 6o miles away.
Formally from Philly, we have been to Valley Forge numerous times. I hate to admit it, but last year was our 1st time at Gettysburg.
Gettysburg is a must do----I did my homework about Gettysburg on-line and we did a self tour of the battlefields.
My reaction was similar to standing in front of the White House for the first time. THIS IS A GREAT COUNTRY----Don't let it slip by.

There is a super web site out there, about those 3 days in July at Gettysburg. If I can find it, I will put the link on the board. A must read before going to Gettysburg.
john

[Just Beachy]

I'm in! Anytime in June or the very beginning of July is best for me. I'm only a few hours away, so I can do a long weekend or a week, whichever is best for everyone. :goodvibes

[john59]

:goodvibes
A great Gettysburg website.

Click on http://www.nps.gov/gett/index.htm

This the home page. If you want to indulge in a few hours of history, on the home page, click on (upper left corner) HISTORY AND CULTURE.

When the page comes up scroll down and click on VIRTUAL TOUR OF GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK. You will get the page THE STORY OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG. A lot of mini links are in these historic passages.

This is where I did my homework to walk in the footsteps of these brave men and women.
john

[stacktester]

If anyone from south Florida goes stop and pick me up. I don't want to share any expenses getting there and I'd like to use a site that I can ride my bike and cook at. I also request all expenses paid.

Thanks in advance.

[stacktester]

This would be a really nice place for some of the fiends with kids who might want or need to do a great book report.

[BRDof3]

If anyone from south Florida goes stop and pick me up. I don't want to share any expenses getting there and I'd like to use a site that I can ride my bike and cook at. I also request all expenses paid.

Thanks in advance.

:lmao:

Let me know if that works, I'll try it myself. :)

[Gatordad]

If anyone from south Florida goes stop and pick me up. I don't want to share any expenses getting there and I'd like to use a site that I can ride my bike and cook at. I also request all expenses paid.

Thanks in advance.

are you fixing to get some beer and borrow a fork as well? or did your sister in law take the napkins?

[mouseketeer_mom]

We're close by and would love to meet some fellow Dissers. Anytime would work for us. We already have ressies for Drummer Boy for the 4th of July but would be excited to be part of a GG anytime.

[ftwildernessguy]

Right now it's looking like June might work for everybody.

[AuburnJen92]

Definitely interested here....we can do june, middle part until august...

[auntie]

I've got my son graduating high school Sunday June 27th. Other than that date, I'm in. I know he's got his prom..but I think it's usually much earlier in the month or even the end of May. Waiting for the date on that.

[Gatordad]

is that an invite to the prom? We can send some folks there to hijack the prom.

[2goofycampers]

is that an invite to the prom? We can send some folks there to hijack the prom.

Lime green tux for the guys and matching gowns for the girls.:thumbsup2

I could see his face now as Phyllis says I want to introduce everyone to my friends. :lmao:

[ftwildernessguy]

I never went to my prom - I played basketball that night instead. I would go.

[3gr8kids]

A prom?? First, I'll get a mani and pedi, then I can go get my hair did.
Yay ~ I can hardly wait!!

[Just Beachy]

A prom?? First, I'll get a mani and pedi, then I can go get my hair did.
Yay ~ I can hardly wait!!

If you get an up-do, the boys can tell you "Da back a yo head is rid-IK-alus!!" Grace Kelly, Grace Kelly, Grace Kelly :rotfl2:

[3gr8kids]

If you get an up-do, the boys can tell you "Da back a yo head is rid-IK-alus!!" Grace Kelly, Grace Kelly, Grace Kelly :rotfl2:

ROFLMAO Yvonne Shallett. Can I have yo numbah? I'm gonna own that ponytail, and work my up-do.

[auntie]

Lime green tux for the guys and matching gowns for the girls.:thumbsup2

I could see his face now as Phyllis says I want to introduce everyone to my friends. :lmao:

He'd leave the state. :laughing:

[BRDof3]

Count me out. Phyllis already told me I wasn't allowed to date her son. :lmao:

[auntie]

Count me out. Phyllis already told me I wasn't allowed to date her son. :lmao:


Oh..that's right! :rotfl:

[liv luvs disney]

Jim, IF we have a camper by then, we are very interested in coming. Being as we homeschool, our schedule is fairly flexible...most anytime would be okay with us.

[RvUsa]

June works for us! Would love to do it!

[4mickey2]

only 12 1/2 hrs for us. it is possible.

[Just Beachy]

Is Gettysburg set in stone? Would a more central location be Williamsburg, VA, or maybe even Pigeon Forge, TN. :confused3 This would be a little closer for the southern Dis'ers who would like to participate. I, personally, am fine with any location. I would just like to give everyone the opportunity to get there if distance is a problem. :goodvibes

[BigDaddyRog]

Im definately wanting to meet up with everyone again...I dont care where, closer would of coarse be better(And Ive always wanted to visit Pigeon Forge)....fishing is a major plus...something fun for the kids would be nice. I will not be drinking again until my next DIS gathering...so lets get a location and decide what campground so I can decide what kind of alcohol I will be sucking down...PETE....we are definately gonna be hitting the Rumple this time!!!

[Gatordad]

i looked in Sams club, no rumple. in fact the woman was like rumpawhaaaat?

[ftwildernessguy]

See, now people are throwing a wrench in the works.

[BRDof3]

See, now people are throwing a wrench in the works.

Never throw a wrench in the rumple. It splatters it everywhere and ruins the taste. :eek:

[des1954]

June is a great time for us. It's a slow time business-wise for both Rick & me. I will definitely discuss this with him when he gets home & see how he feels about it. We visited Gettysburg in July 1999, and it was over 100 degrees the day we were there, so we toured most of it by car & didn't walk around much. I would love to go back.

Jim,,,,,as usual,,,,,GREAT idea!!!

[Just Beachy]

See, now people are throwing a wrench in the works.

Hey.... I was just sayin'! :rolleyes1 I'm fine with Gettysburg! :angel:

[vick]

See, now people are throwing a wrench in the works.

I like the wrench. We could make it to Pigeon Forge easier.

[PolynesianPixie]

I'm in! I already miss you guys!

Mid -late June works great and I'm good with any of the mentioned locations! I really hope some of those who couldn't make to the fort can come!

:banana:

[jriae2000]

Always wanted to go to Gettysburg. Just waiting for dates to put in for vacation. Going to make it part of our east coast swing. Cant wait to meet everyone. Wife wants to see a ghost. I'm pretty sure if she sees one it means a lack of sleep. She wont let me sleep.:surfweb:

[2goofycampers]

Sounds like 2 GG's are in order. One in Pigeon Forge, one in Gettysburg. :thumbsup2

May would be a good time for PF, not too hot yet. And if some folk can make them both it would leave June open for them.

One suggestion for PF tho, the weekends are crazy there, especially traffic. During the week would be alot less busy and alot more fun.

[3gr8kids]

If the GG is in Pigeon Forge, would that make us Forge Fiends? :confused3

[Just Beachy]

I'm afraid I'll only be able to do one or the other. :sad1:

[2goofycampers]

If the GG is in Pigeon Forge, would that make us Forge Fiends? :confused3

Nope just rednecks, Kaaaala. :rotfl2:

[Gatordad]

Bring your private square.

[disney92]

If the GG is in Pigeon Forge, would that make us Forge Fiends? :confused3

:lmao:

[4mickey2]

So, us northerners would be canadian rednecks :)...lol

http://www.bichonsonline.com/style_emoticons/default/Canada.gif

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

Did Gettysburg last June (at the KOA) and weather was fantastic. We were planning on Richmond area this June, but could probably get a few days at Gettysburg. As long as I'm on my annual summertime-Civil-War-sightseeing-and-camping tour it's all good.

[LarryJ]

We just redid Gettysburg (only about 90 min from us) this May after probably 15 years+ and really enjoyed it and we added in the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pa. on our way to Maine (really well worth it from the articles donated by the relatives of some of the more historic Civil War figures) and hit Valley Forge on the way home and I highly recommend all of these. Also, take the extra time at Gettysburg and visit the Eisenhower Farm/Home next to Gettysburg. If you do this take the time to visit the barns on the Eisenhower Farm where a lot of his cattle ribbons and history are posted/displayed. Also, take the time to look at all the buildings since his golf cart he used to take dignitaries around and some of the other stuff is not readily visible unless you walk up to the building and look around it.

I also highly recommend the CD self guided tour things you can purchase for both Gettysburg and Valley Forge.

Larry

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

That 2-disc Self-touring CD is worth every penny. I highly recommend it.

[mrsgus06]

Bring your private square.

:lmao:

[Just Beachy]

Bring your private square.

It would be difficult NOT to! :rolleyes1 :lmao:

[seabee]

ROFLMAO Yvonne Shallett. Can I have yo numbah? I'm gonna own that ponytail, and work my up-do.

Oh, I see, I see

[seabee]

Wasn't there talk about Williamsburg, so that it would be kind of half way for the northerners and half way for the southerners?

Gettysburg is fine with me, either way. Williamsburg and Gettysburg are both places we have wanted to visit. And are both pretty much the same distance for us. End of June is best for us since the kids don't get out of school until June 19, if we don't have too many snow days. We always take off on a trip that day so just point me in the direction I'm heading and the Pecoys will be there!

Pigeon Forge sounds fun too! If we space the GG's out enough, maybe we can hit both. Or if they are close enough, we can leave one and go to the other. Oh the possibilities! OK, enough coffee for me

[seabee]

only 12 1/2 hrs for us. It is possible.

oh you better be there!!

[seabee]

So, us northerners would be canadian rednecks :)...lol

http://www.bichonsonline.com/style_emoticons/default/Canada.gif

:lmao:

[LORNADUCK]

We would love to go, but I just found out we are going to the Key's the week of Memorial Day. Boss wouldn't be to happy if I took off a week in June also. But it you do another trip to Pigeon Forge later in the summer we might be able to make that one.

[VACAMPER]

How about the weekend of june 19& 20 or 26 & 27? Any recommendations on campgrounds?

[Just Beachy]

Either of those dates work for me! :yay:

[BRDof3]

June 19 for the end of school? Ouch. I thought the end of May was kinda late. I'll stop complaining (about that, anyway).

Right now the middle or end of June looks good, and I'd love the trip. Either Gettysburg or P.F., either of those would be about the same total drive time. 4-day round trip either way. :drive:

[seabee]

I vote for the last weekend in June. I need time to get there.

[Born 2 Fish]

People ! People!
Why can't we all just get along ???



:lmao:

[ftwildernessguy]

Hey, folks, I started the ball rolling on Gettysburg because it was mentioned to me at Epcot and it's close so would be fairly easy for me to work into my schedule. So, I started the Gettysburg GG thread, not the Pigeon Forge thread, not the Williamsburg thread. So I am driving on with planning a trip to Gettysburg in June most likely at Drummerboy. If it works out, great. The new camper is in the driveway set up for driveway camping to check for bugs. I plan on an early spring trip to the Delaware Water Gap for the shakedown cruise, then Gettysburg in June. I will be posting more as things progress.

[Just Beachy]

Jim, YES! This IS the Gettysburg GG thread! :thumbsup2 I know I mentioned the other 2 places, and I am sorry if I started some trouble or confusion with it. :angel: But I am definitely on board with, and acknowledge the fact, that this IS the GG thread for GETTYSBURG and those dates that Amanda mentioned were indeed intended for the GG in GETTYSBURG! :goodvibes

[BRDof3]

Jim, YES! This IS the Gettysburg GG thread! :thumbsup2 I know I mentioned the other 2 places, and I am sorry if I started some trouble or confusion with it. :angel: But I am definitely on board with, and acknowledge the fact, that this IS the GG thread for GETTYSBURG and those dates that Amanda mentioned were indeed intended for the GG in GETTYSBURG! :goodvibes

Suck-up!

[auntie]

Hey, folks, I started the ball rolling on Gettysburg because it was mentioned to me at Epcot and it's close so would be fairly easy for me to work into my schedule. So, I started the Gettysburg GG thread, not the Pigeon Forge thread, not the Williamsburg thread. So I am driving on with planning a trip to Gettysburg in June most likely at Drummerboy. If it works out, great. The new camper is in the driveway set up for driveway camping to check for bugs. I plan on an early spring trip to the Delaware Water Gap for the shakedown cruise, then Gettysburg in June. I will be posting more as things progress.


Hi Jim :wave2: I'm good with Gettysburg...my husband has always wanted to to visit there.:thumbsup2 (and I saw some good outlet shopping when I was in that area a number of years ago..so I'm on board!:)) However, a question or two if you don't mind. I see the last weekend in June has been mentioned a couple of times. Is this a weekend, or a week long type of trip. :confused3 I only ask because June is tough for me..given my son is graduating the last Sunday of the month..but if folks are gonna be there for an entire week..then it's no big deal..we'll just join in on Monday the 28th. If it's a week long celebration..I would point out that the week of June 27th does bring us into to the Fourth of July weekend. Meaning that weekend traffic will be horrible..at least we're headed back to NY.:scared: Also don't know if the Gettysburg area itself will be pretty crowded. :confused:
The week of June 19th might be better suited as far as towing and traveling..but it's also Father's Day weekend. Some may have obligations closer to home that weekend. I know for us..again, we have my son's birthday as well, but if if folks plan to be there for the entire week..we would plan on joining you all on the 22nd.
Okay..that's my two cents...and yes, I know what that's worth. :laughing:

[john59]

:cool1:
A special thanks for your effort----Just stay on topic---Gettysburg.

From Coach John to Coach Jim 'The coach may not always be right, but he is always the coach !!!!!!!

Coach Jim ; just do your thang or is it thing.
john

[Just Beachy]

Suck-up!

:p

Jim knows ways to torture people. I'm getting on his good side.

[bigdisneydaddy]

I always wondered what drummer boy was like and I love me some civil war (war of Northern aggression) stuff.

[jriae2000]

I always wondered what drummer boy was like and I love me some civil war (war of Northern aggression) stuff.

This will be fun,Yanks and Rebs on the battle field again.:thumbsup2 Can we bring beer?
Who fired first last time anyway? ( Ft. Sumpter ring a bell.)

[ftwildernessguy]

:cool1:
A special thanks for your effort----Just stay on topic---Gettysburg.

From Coach John to Coach Jim 'The coach may not always be right, but he is always the coach !!!!!!!

Coach Jim ; just do your thang or is it thing.
john

Hey John, I got my new Outback at Tom Schaeffer's.

[BRDof3]

Hey John, I got my new Outback at Tom Schaeffer's.

Pics, pics. I want to see what the new toy looks like. :yay:

[seabee]

OOO, OOO, with all the "yanks and rebels" that could possibly be there, a possible GG activity could be a mini reenactment! LOL....

Phyllis, I would be willing to stay a week. It would be worth more of my traveling time to stay longer, and there is a lot to do around there. I wouldn't even mind staying through the 4th. Jim and I have discussed going to GB for the 4th several times. LOTS of happenings then. Plus you have Hersey Park not far from you, Amish country, etc.

Drummerboy was the campground we had looked at too. It seems to be a nice place. Thanks Jim for your organization!

[shirley 38]

Hey John, I got my new Outback at Tom Schaeffer's.

Ftwildernessguy AKA Jim----Congratulations from both of us, on your Schaeffer OUTBACK.

Don't let John fool you. I was the tire kicker on the 5th wheel at Schaeffer's.
I get credit for doing the deal, not my John Boy.
shirley

[ftwildernessguy]

Ftwildernessguy AKA Jim----Congratulations from both of us, on your Schaeffer OUTBACK.

Don't let John fool you. I was the tire kicker on the 5th wheel at Schaeffer's.
I get credit for doing the deal, not my John Boy.
shirley

You buy from Andre?

[shirley 38]

You buy from Andre?

No not Andre. It was Eric. Our neighbors, 100 ft behind us, just bought an A at Schaeffer's. Not sure who their salesperson was. Schaeffer's has been pretty good. We had a bad electrode. John replaced it and mailed the bad one to service. They sent us a check for $100
shirley

[ftwildernessguy]

No not Andre. It was Eric. Our neighbors, 100 ft behind us, just bought an A at Schaeffer's. Not sure who their salesperson was. Schaeffer's has been pretty good. We had a bad electrode. John replaced it and mailed the bad one to service. They sent us a check for $100
shirley

I wonder if that was the A they were prepping for delivery the day I picked up my trailer. Looked pretty nice.

[bigdisneydaddy]

This will be fun,Yanks and Rebs on the battle field again.:thumbsup2 Can we bring beer?
Who fired first last time anyway? ( Ft. Sumpter ring a bell.)

After Lincoln tried to land an occupational force at the Fort, he was warned many times that it would starts something bigger.

I fall on the side of the Confederates, problem is I am too fat to be one since most of them were malnourished during the war. LOL

[BigDaddyRog]

After Lincoln tried to land an occupational force at the Fort, he was warned many times that it would starts something bigger.

I fall on the side of the Confederates, problem is I am too fat to be one since most of them were malnourished during the war. LOL

Hey...we made up for it during the after party!!! And have been making up for it ever since!!!

Starved Rebs make for carcus free highways!!!!:rolleyes:

[BRDof3]

Look for the "Road Kill Cafe" logo to show up on Rog's golf cart soon. :lmao:

[Born 2 Fish]

Look for the "Road Kill Cafe" logo to show up on Rog's golf cart soon. :lmao:

Along with , maybe a squashed/splattered Mouse , :lmao:

[jriae2000]

After Lincoln tried to land an occupational force at the Fort, he was warned many times that it would starts something bigger.

I fall on the side of the Confederates, problem is I am too fat to be one since most of them were malnourished during the war. LOL

Me too. But I guess Im a Yank. Hey we could be the people on the bluffs eating and rooting the troops on.I hate to say it but you guys had a lot more likeable figures on your side. Had we not had Mcclellan the war would have been over very shortly and a lot of good people on both side wouldnt have died.

[PolynesianPixie]

Look for the "Road Kill Cafe" logo to show up on Rog's golf cart soon. :lmao:

There is an annual "Road Kill Cook-off" near me....no lie

Unfortunately, you just missed it. In fact, it was the same week that VT clobbered the Huskers.....you could have made a family vacation out of it :rolleyes1

http://www.pccocwv.com/festival.htm

[BRDof3]

There is an annual "Road Kill Cook-off" near me....no lie

Unfortunately, you just missed it. In fact, it was the same week that VT clobbered the Huskers.....you could have made a family vacation out of it :rolleyes1

http://www.pccocwv.com/festival.htm

The menu would have matched the football game, that's for sure.

[Pirate-Jeff]

There is an annual "Road Kill Cook-off" near me....no lie


West Virginia ?????????????

Hey John, I got my new Outback at Tom Schaeffer's.

Is that the RV dealer on route 61 between Hamburg and Reading? I always stop and look at his units coming home from Cabalas.


Can we use our gplf carts at Drummer boy's.

[Just Beachy]

Hey we could be the people on the bluffs eating and rooting the troops on.


Is this a Dis version of the Dixie Stampede? :lmao:

[Just Beachy]

Can we use our gplf carts at Drummer boy's.

I called the CG and asked. They said yes, but it has to be a regular golf cart (I don't know what that means) and you must show proof of insurance on it.

[Pirate-Jeff]

I called the CG and asked. They said yes, but it has to be a regular golf cart (I don't know what that means) and you must show proof of insurance on it.


Great and I have insurance.

here is the web-site for drummerboy

http://drummerboycampresort.com/index.php?pr=Home

[john59]

West Virginia ?????????????



Is that the RV dealer on route 61 between Hamburg and Reading? I always stop and look at his units coming home from Cabalas.


Can we use our gplf carts at Drummer boy's.

JEFF

You got it right---Rt 61. We live about 25 miles due west from there. Cabellas is right above Schaeffer's. We have a Bass Pro Shop (Harrisburg) about 20 + miles west of us. I used to deal with Bass Pro when it was mail order, I believe in MO. I have been to the one in Harrisburg once. Awesome.
I am glad I had no credit cards or money.
john

[VACAMPER]

Drummerboy looks like a nice campground. I hope we can make it..has there been a date set yet?

[ftwildernessguy]

I'm thinking somewhere around the middle to the end of June for a window. Seems like most people can make it then.

[john59]

I'm thinking somewhere around the middle to the end of June for a window. Seems like most people can make it then.

Middle/end of June is good for us. I not sure how you make a ressie for a GG.
Since we are fairly close to Gettsburg, we can get there (CG ???) a few days early.

Again, Coach Jim----Your call and we we do our part.

John & Shirley

[momoffive]

The camp ground looks great. I like the idea that we can rent a cabin. Matthew and I toured GB several years ago, and want to go back. Our kids are out of school beginning of June so mid to late is great. Looking forward to it.
Loretta

[tlh0726]

JEFF

You got it right---Rt 61. We live about 25 miles due west from there. Cabellas is right above Schaeffer's. We have a Bass Pro Shop (Harrisburg) about 20 + miles west of us. I used to deal with Bass Pro when it was mail order, I believe in MO. I have been to the one in Harrisburg once. Awesome.
I am glad I had no credit cards or money.
john

If you get to the Boston area, you have to stop and check out the Bass Pro in Foxboro, MA. That one is totally AMAZING!!!!!!!

I thought the one in Harribsburg was awesome, Foxboro made my jaw hit the floor.

[jriae2000]

I'm thinking somewhere around the middle to the end of June for a window. Seems like most people can make it then.

Sounds great. Thanks again for all the work your doing.

[Just Beachy]

Something I would LOVE to do while in Gettysburg is the Ghosts of Gettysburg Tour. Anybody else interested?

http://www.ghostsofgettysburg.com/

[bigdisneydaddy]

Something I would LOVE to do while in Gettysburg is the Ghosts of Gettysburg Tour. Anybody else interested?

http://www.ghostsofgettysburg.com/

They really push the ghost angle in town.

I will say that I have stood on a number of battlefields and as crazy as it sounds, for me, there is a presence.

I would really like to tour the area of the wilderness battles in North VA, thats probably next on my list.

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

Something I would LOVE to do while in Gettysburg is the Ghosts of Gettysburg Tour. Anybody else interested?

http://www.ghostsofgettysburg.com/




Did a couple of their tours in June. They were pretty interesting. Some of the stories are a little hokie, even though I respect Nesmith (owner).

[john59]

:goodvibes
A great Gettysburg website.

Click on http://www.nps.gov/gett/index.htm

This the home page. If you want to indulge in a few hours of history, on the home page, click on (upper left corner) HISTORY AND CULTURE.

When the page comes up scroll down and click on VIRTUAL TOUR OF GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK. You will get the page THE STORY OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG. A lot of mini links are in these historic passages.

This is where I did my homework to walk in the footsteps of these brave men and women.
john

:surfweb:

Has anyone clicked on this website about the 3 days in July, at Gettysburg. It's terrific. You can spend quality time roaming around this site, and the history of Gettysburg.
john

[Big Kahuna]

Gotta bump this for Jim....


There are quite a few "ghost tours" around Gettysburg and all of them are fun and informative. Another thing offered in Gettysburg is Boyd's Bear Country. My 9 yr old daughter loves this place. Think of Build a Bear done Disney style.
We're going to try and be at the June GG and this would probably be our last local trip prior of our July Fort Wilderness trip. Lets lock in dates and let the kungaloosh flow....:thumbsup2

[ftwildernessguy]

I got super busy at the office and with remodelling at home. I am hoping for a little break in the action between Thanksgiving and Christmas so I can get some plans firmed up on this trip.

[Pirate-Jeff]

I got super busy at the office and with remodelling at home. I am hoping for a little break in the action between Thanksgiving and Christmas so I can get some plans firmed up on this trip.

Jim you need to fix your location, Where ever my kiwi happens to be worked well. Where ever my outback happens to be doesn't. How about changing it to "Somewhere Outback":lmao::lmao:

[3gr8kids]

"Somewhere Outback":lmao::lmao:

That's great!!

[ftwildernessguy]

As requested.

[Pirate-Jeff]

As requested.


Works now.

[bunny]

Just a heads up- I am on the Drummer Boy mailing list and they just sent me an e-mail this morning about a Black Friday special. Call 1-800-293-2808 between 8 AM to 11 AM on Friday and you will receive a 15% bonus for any gift certificate over $50. So I assume that means if you buy a gift certificate for $50 your actual amount will be $57.50. The gift certificate is good for camping, cabin rentals, golf cart rentals, store purchases, snack bar purchases, tours, and mini golf. This could be especially helpful to people renting cabins.

BTW, my family and I want to attend even though we don't visit the camping boards often. We also own the DVC so I spend alot of times on those boards. But I still love the camping peeps.

[Born 2 Fish]

Just a heads up- I am on the Drummer Boy mailing list and they just sent me an e-mail this morning about a Black Friday special. Call 1-800-293-2808 between 8 AM to 11 AM on Friday and you will receive a 15% bonus for any gift certificate over $50. So I assume that means if you buy a gift certificate for $50 your actual amount will be $57.50. The gift certificate is good for camping, cabin rentals, golf cart rentals, store purchases, snack bar purchases, tours, and mini golf. This could be especially helpful to people renting cabins.

BTW, my family and I want to attend even though we don't visit the camping boards often. We also own the DVC so I spend alot of times on those boards. But I still love the camping peeps.

I'm a fish'n peep,,:rotfl2:

[jriae2000]

Hey, wasnt Chase or " sweet pea" a peep also? :lmao:

[disney4dan]

Just joining in the thread, thinking we might be able to join this GG (if you will still have us?).

We had been talking about a big trip back to the Yellowstone/Teton area to celebrate our oldest's graduation; but it looks like plans are changing and he is not interested. Oh well, gave me a year or so of planning/dreaming, now I can change gears and start focusing on new plans for next summer.

Drummer Boy CG looks great, and I've always wanted to see more of the area. We have also wanted to hit the Knoebel's park or some other classic amusement park while in the area. Seems to me that Elysburg is not that far away from Gettysburg and we could do both?

I'm with Seabee on the timing of the event, our kids last day of school is kind of up in the air due to snow days. Lots of upset parents last year because the central part of the state got hit so hard by one storm that all the schools were being used as emergency shelters for weeks. They asked for a waiver on the 180 days of school issue because this ER use of the schools was beyond their ability to change - no deal, had to go late. Then schools in Boston area got hit with the swine flu in spring, closed for a week or two and they got a waiver. Most parents in our district took the kids out for the last week or two in protest (and to save their vacation deposits).

[ftwildernessguy]

I have contacted Drummerboy re. group rates for us and did receive a reply from someone on my voicemail. They are out of the office until after Thanksgiving, so I will give them a call after the holiday and see what we can work out.

[Just Beachy]

Great minds, Jim! I was wondering if they offered group rates. I'm really looking forward to this GG!! :goodvibes

[seabee]

Thanks Jim!

[disney4dan]

Bump - sitting here daydreaming 'bout next years adventures and avoiding going out to shovel the snow.

Glad I got the tarp on yesterday morning. Did you know that frost on a trailer roof is SLIPPERY! If only we had video taped that, we would probably stand a chance of winning on Americas Funniest Videos. :rotfl2:

[ftwildernessguy]

Bump - sitting here daydreaming 'bout next years adventures and avoiding going out to shovel the snow.

Glad I got the tarp on yesterday morning. Did you know that frost on a trailer roof is SLIPPERY! If only we had video taped that, we would probably stand a chance of winning on Americas Funniest Videos. :rotfl2:

Right now, God is doing a pretty nice job of clearing the sidewalk and driveway for me - sun on the asphalt and concrete. I sure am glad I got the trailer covered last weekend before the cold weather hit.

Hoping to call Drummerboy this week from work if it is slow to find out about a group discount.

[motherwild]

Has a date been set for this. I would like to go.
Terry

[ftwildernessguy]

I will be getting into vacation planning mode after the first of the year.

[disney4dan]

Bump.....

[ftwildernessguy]

Thanks for the reminder, Dan. I'm trying to get the office account closed out for 2009 this weekend. When that happens, I'm gonna be all over planning camping trips and this one has a high priority.

[BRDof3]

Remind me again what time period we are talking, I'm too lazy to read it all again. :3dglasses I think it was late June, but not sure. I have girls signing up for summer camps this week, and need to be able to coordinate it all.

I may end up without DW, and maybe short one DD due to camp, but I will do everything I can to get there. DW is looking at changing jobs this winter, to a new facility opening this Spring. Her current hospital is also opening a new facility. Either way, vacations may be hard to come by.

[BRDof3]

Looks like summer camps are running into early July. Any way to look at mid-July?

[shirley 38]

Hey John and I can make it anytime you can make it.

Can't wait we will be in the Florida Keys for almost the whole month of March. Need something else to look forward to.:cool1::cool1:

[juligrl]

Late to this thread, but I would love to join the Fort Fiends at Gettysburg (my second home)! I'm at work and don't have time to go through all the pages now - has a date been set for this?
Gettysburg is less than 4 hours away for me. My husband and I have been involved with civil war reenacting/living history events and Gettysburg is kind of like our "mecca". I will never be able to convince my husband to try camping at Disney, but we have camped countless times at Gettysburg (including civil war style)!
Definately, count me in! I already have several trips there planned for this summer - what's one more!

[juligrl]

This is what I'm trying to find out, Rob. I have no problems with the summer. Gettysburg is only about a 2 hour drive for me, so even if people want to come for a longer stay and I can only do a couple days it's no big deal for me. The price difference really isn't that significant - maybe 10 bucks or so a day. I am looking into the Drummer Boy campground as a possible location. If anybody has any problems with this one, let me know. Summer time would probably be better for kids who would like to swim - they have 2 pools, one with a slide.

http://www.drummerboycampresort.com/index.php?pr=Home

I don't want to promise anything I can't deliver on, but I also have a friend who is a licensed guide for the battlefield and I may be able to swing some special rate or something there. He only does it part time, so it may not be a happening thing, but as time goes on if this looks like it's going to happen, I can check with him.

I don't know how the state parks campsites work out for those of you with big rigs, but Caledonia State Park is also nearby, cheap, and they have a swimming pool. I've camped there a lot!

Also, my sister is starting as a law enforcement ranger at Gettysburg NMP in February and should be able to reccommend a good interp ranger or battlefield guide to do a tour (or I could just fess up to being a Gettysburg junkie who has listened to practically all of the rangers and guides over the years and suggest a few myself).

If you need any help with planning this let me know - I'm already putting together a trip for a bunch of our family friends who are taking the opportunity to visit now that they will know somebody who works there.

[juligrl]

After Lincoln tried to land an occupational force at the Fort, he was warned many times that it would starts something bigger.

I fall on the side of the Confederates, problem is I am too fat to be one since most of them were malnourished during the war. LOL

Too fat? Check out these rebs at New Market. Trust me you'd fit right in!
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p4/3jgirls/scan0041.jpg

In the reenactment/living history world we call this "farb" which means something like far-be-it-from-reality. Farb spotting is a sport among "stitch-counters".
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p4/3jgirls/scan0015.jpg

[Just Beachy]

bump!

[ftwildernessguy]

As a matter of fact, I just talked to my buddy who is a licensed guide yesterday and he has given me some leads not only for tours of the battlefield (he will be unable to be our guide due to some personal conflicts) but also what he feels is the best ghost tour in Gettysburg. More later. I am currently still wading through accounting issues along with a computer issue, but I have not forgotten.

[BRDof3]

This sucks. June is officially out for me. With all the snow days so far we may be in school in early June, and summer camps just took the last 2 1/2 weeks. :headache:

[jriae2000]

Bump

[bigdisneydaddy]

Too fat? Check out these rebs at New Market. Trust me you'd fit right in!
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p4/3jgirls/scan0041.jpg

In the reenactment/living history world we call this "farb" which means something like far-be-it-from-reality. Farb spotting is a sport among "stitch-counters".
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p4/3jgirls/scan0015.jpg

I think the Dodge pickup is the probably the biggest innacuracy :lmao:

[DaveInTN]

I think the Dodge pickup is the probably the biggest innacuracy :lmao:
:lmao: Yep! Everyone knows the rebels preferred Chevys.

[Colston69]

:lmao: Yep! Everyone knows the rebels preferred Chevys.

If they had driven Toyotas they would have gotten to the battlefield faster.

[bigdisneydaddy]

If they had driven Toyotas they would have gotten to the battlefield faster.

would have gotten there faster but driven right through it due to the inability to stop.

[seabee]

:lmao: I was thinking the same thing!

[Just Beachy]

Looks like summer camps are running into early July. Any way to look at mid-July?


Sorry, Rob. You'd better figure it out. You aren't allowed to bail on this.

[BRDof3]

Sorry, Rob. You'd better figure it out. You aren't allowed to bail on this.

Believe me, this has sparked more than one argument around here. DW is convinced that they have to do camp in June, because it's hotter in July. Well, they will still have to live through July weather at home, with the same temps as at camp. Go figure, but Momma has spoken.

The best I can do for G-burg is mid-July, unless I came alone. As it is I may be without DW. She may not be able to do it any time, since she is starting a new job at a just-opened hospital. I have a feeling that vacations will be few and far between for the staff, and we have managed to get a week to hit The World in April-May. I just want to be able to bring the kids rather than be by myself.

Like I said, don't get me started. I really want to be there. :headache:

[disney4dan]

would have gotten there faster but driven right through it due to the inability to stop.

Sheesh, I feel like I'm having coffee with my Dad. He still hasn't let me live down buying a Toyota. He almost disowned me when I bought the second one. While I am happy with the truck I have, there was this really, really slick Chevy 2500 crew cab with the D/A combination that I drooled over for about an hour. They only wanted $27k for that truck, but the price of diesel was over $4.50 per gallon at the time and it was not a 4WD. I think it only had around 65,000 miles on it as well.

Funny, reading this over before posting almost sounds like a "the one that got away" kind of story or reminiscing about a high school sweetheart :rotfl2:.

[disney4dan]

Believe me, this has sparked more than one argument around here. DW is convinced that they have to do camp in June, because it's hotter in July. Well, they will still have to live through July weather at home, with the same temps as at camp. Go figure, but Momma has spoken.

The best I can do for G-burg is mid-July, unless I came alone. As it is I may be without DW. She may not be able to do it any time, since she is starting a new job at a just-opened hospital. I have a feeling that vacations will be few and far between for the staff, and we have managed to get a week to hit The World in April-May. I just want to be able to bring the kids rather than be by myself.

Like I said, don't get me started. I really want to be there. :headache:

If Momma ain't happy, nobody's happy. But, maybe you could secretly sign the kids up for camp in July (let's face it, we all survived the summer months as kids playing baseball, going fishing and just plain old being kids), get Momma good and drunk, load 'em all up in the RV and head on out for the GG in Gettysburg and she would probably forgive you some day.

If not, well, then you've given her an easy target for frequent venting and unloading pent up aggression your way. Kind of a public service sort of thing, taking the pressure of her everyday mission to find something to be mad about and take away the guilt she might feel for only being able to get mad over a little thing. Nancy appreciates my efforts in this area, providing periodic good reasons for her to be livid. :rolleyes1

Well, take this free advice for what it's worth, and your mileage may vary.

[auntie]

Ummm :ssst: Dan..., let me preface this by saying that I mean it in the nicest way possible. :flower3:

Please..DON"T BECOME A MARRIAGE COUNSELOR! :eek:


:rotfl:


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[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

Has a date been set yet for the GG? Really looking forward to returning to Gettysburg again this summer & hoping it'll be at same time as the GG.

[ftwildernessguy]

Has a date been set yet for the GG? Really looking forward to returning to Gettysburg again this summer & hoping it'll be at same time as the GG.

Not yet - coming soon.

[2goofycampers]

Ummm :ssst: Dan..., let me preface this by saying that I mean it in the nicest way possible. :flower3:

Please..DON"T BECOME A MARRIAGE COUNSELOR! :eek:


:rotfl:


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:lmao:

[disney4dan]

Ummm :ssst: Dan..., let me preface this by saying that I mean it in the nicest way possible. :flower3:

Please..DON"T BECOME A MARRIAGE COUNSELOR! :eek:


:rotfl:


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Not much chance of that Phyllis! There is only one woman on this planet that would listen to me any more.

[DaveInTN]

Not much chance of that Phyllis! There is only one woman on this planet that would listen to me any more.
How much do you pay her? :lmao:

[bigdisneydaddy]

Sheesh, I feel like I'm having coffee with my Dad. He still hasn't let me live down buying a Toyota. He almost disowned me when I bought the second one. While I am happy with the truck I have, there was this really, really slick Chevy 2500 crew cab with the D/A combination that I drooled over for about an hour. They only wanted $27k for that truck, but the price of diesel was over $4.50 per gallon at the time and it was not a 4WD. I think it only had around 65,000 miles on it as well.

Funny, reading this over before posting almost sounds like a "the one that got away" kind of story or reminiscing about a high school sweetheart :rotfl2:.

The plant where they build the crew cab GM trucks is about 12 miles from my house, I have family that worked there and I grew up just outside of Pontiac where they used to make a LOT of vehicles. I understand why folks buy Toyota's, I have a few friends with them, but I just cant help but think I am hurting my neighbors by not buying GM (I have owned over 20 vehicles and besides one Pontiac and an Oldsmobile I have never owned anything but Chevys) thats just who I am. I am also spending much time lately trying to buy domestic as much as possible and local if at all possible.

[disney4dan]

Well, for some strange reason our kids have still not had a snow day this year, so we are still on track for June 10 being the last day of school. I think that may change this week with a storm predicted for tomorrow, but too early to tell.

Really looking forward to this GG. I figure that we won't get any dates around the 4th of July at this point, and father's day is June 20. Will that be a busy weekend?

In the past, we've tried to get to Vermont for the annual father's day hot air balloon festival in Quechee. Never made it though, usually bad weather or some other reason.

June 11 and 12 are out for us, as it is the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life event locally and Justin will be walking with his grandfather again this year (If all goes as planned).

[VACAMPER]

after tomorrow (which i know they wont go) my kids have missed 2 entire weeks of school. This doesn't count all the days they missed in dec. I'm not even sure where the school calender lies at this point, i gave up trying to keep track.

[We4mickey]

Holy cow Amanda, two weeks of school? That is unreal. Kids haven't had any snow days here this year.

[tlh0726]

Our kids did not have any snow days this year until this week.
Lost 3 days.
Only 1 more makeup day built into our calendar.

[Born 2 Fish]

I think they should officially change the name of "Snow Days" to "Global Warming" Days.

[DaveInTN]

I think they should officially change the name of "Snow Days" to "Global Warming" Days.
I would welcome that. My globes haven't been warm for weeks.

[auntie]

I would welcome that. My globes haven't been warm for weeks.

:eek:....:faint:

[Just Beachy]

I would welcome that. My globes haven't been warm for weeks.

:rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

[Just Beachy]

bumping due to cabin fever

[disney4dan]

bumping due to cabin fever

Double bump.

Anything I can do to help? We're still holding the third weekend in June for this. Do we have enough bail money set aside yet? Who is the dedicated person to sign us out in the morning when the magistrate shows up? Oh, don't forget, someone has to bring the extra shoelaces and belts. The police always tend to lose some of those just so they can get a laugh or two watching people with hangovers stumble to the door trying to hold their pants up.

Not that I would have any prior knowledge of this or nuthin:cool2:

[motherwild]

I can bring duct tape. Just wear shoes with out laces.

[jriae2000]

July 1st to the 10th out for us. Someone in wifes office already got it.

[motherwild]

bump

[jriae2000]

We had to put in our vacation this week. All the summer spots were filling up. We will be at Drummer boy the third weekend in June. I hope some of you boys and girls can join us. Would be great to meet everyone. Ive always wanted to go there. Should be a great time. Sorry to jump the gun Jim.

[juligrl]

We had to put in our vacation this week. All the summer spots were filling up. We will be at Drummer boy the third weekend in June. I hope some of you boys and girls can join us. Would be great to meet everyone. Ive always wanted to go there. Should be a great time.

We'll be there too! Third weekend of June is great for us - school should be out by then and dance recital isn't til the following week. Fun, fun!

[tlh0726]

We had to put in our vacation this week. All the summer spots were filling up. We will be at Drummer boy the third weekend in June. I hope some of you boys and girls can join us. Would be great to meet everyone. Ive always wanted to go there. Should be a great time. Sorry to jump the gun Jim.

I will mark the 18th-20th of June on our calendar. :thumbsup2

[jriae2000]

The people at the Drummerboy campground said today that the sites are filling up fast for the Fathers day weekend. Have to have 20 campers for a discount of 10%.

[jriae2000]

We will be in site # 48 from 17th through the morning of the 21st. Stop by and say hi.

[tlh0726]

Bumping. Anyone else joining in during the weekend of the June 19-20th?

Also wanted to post that if anyone has any RV problems while in the area, these guys are great :thumbsup2

S&S RV Service - George Scott
40 Knight Road
Gettysburg PA 17325
717-334-0149

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

Haven't finalized our plans yet, but I think we'll be there for the GG before heading back to FW for 4th of July GG.

[disney4dan]

Looking like we will be local this June. I was looking forward to a GG, but Justin's doctor moved up his June appointment to the end of this month, suspect something is up. We'll have to wait and see, but not likely to put a deposit on something that far out right now.

[jriae2000]

Looking like we will be local this June. I was looking forward to a GG, but Justin's doctor moved up his June appointment to the end of this month, suspect something is up. We'll have to wait and see, but not likely to put a deposit on something that far out right now.

Hope all is well. We'll be praying for you guys.

[chief19spixi]

Since you all are coming twards my neck of the woods and I pretty much live in gettysburg during the camping season where are all yall gonna be at and when so I can meet some of you?? :)

[jriae2000]

Anyone else thinking of comeing? :confused3

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

Is this still a go? If so, who's going? What are the plans for group activities? oh, who is hosting/organizing this?

[juligrl]

Is this still a go? If so, who's going? What are the plans for group activities? oh, who is hosting/organizing this?

Some assemblage of my family will be there - might just be me and the kids might be with my husband too. We need a camping trip and we need a Gettysburg trip, so may as well combine the two and meet some DISers while we're there. That answers one question. Anybody else wanna chime in?

[jriae2000]

We will be there. Cant wait to meet as many of you guys as possible. :cool1:

[disney4dan]

Unfortunately, not for us. Justin will be doing the whole two to three week prep for a full body scan again - UGH. He will be feeling sick so we will be local. I was looking forward this, but there will be more I'm sure.

[BRDof3]

Unfortunately, not for us. Justin will be doing the whole two to three week prep for a full body scan again - UGH. He will be feeling sick so we will be local. I was looking forward this, but there will be more I'm sure.

Hug the little guy for us Dan. And yes, I hope there will be others. I get to meet several fellow DIS'ers this year, but I look forward to camping with a whole lot more someday. :thumbsup2

[Abagpiper5]

Can you post those dates again please. We are thinking about it. It's only a few hours from the Jersey Shore.
I know we are going to try Frontier town in MD and going to try to get up to Lake George NY.

Still trying to convince the wife to get out to Pa again. She wants to go someplace further north. We've been to Knoebels the past few years.

[juligrl]

Can you post those dates again please. We are thinking about it. It's only a few hours from the Jersey Shore.
I know we are going to try Frontier town in MD and going to try to get up to Lake George NY.

Still trying to convince the wife to get out to Pa again. She wants to go someplace further north. We've been to Knoebels the past few years.

Fathers Day weekend, June 18-20.

[juligrl]

I made my reservation yesterday - we'll be tenting at site #95 June 18-20. Stop by and say "hello" if you'll be there!

Who else is going?

I'm not sure what our plans for the weekend are - we'll probably spend the day on Saturday touring the battlefield. I do know that our plans will definately involve a stop in town at Kilwin's for ice cream!

[jriae2000]

I made my reservation yesterday - we'll be tenting at site #95 June 18-20. Stop by and say "hello" if you'll be there!

Who else is going?

I'm not sure what our plans for the weekend are - we'll probably spend the day on Saturday touring the battlefield. I do know that our plans will definately involve a stop in town at Kilwin's for ice cream!

Kilwins? Is it good? We will be in 48. We also plan on at least one tour. Maybe a day trip into DC. Metra has a stop not to far away from what Ive heard. Your welcome to stop by our trailer as well. :)

[Just Beachy]

I had really hoped to be at this GG, but I was told that if I miss Father's Day again this year, I am out of the family!! :eek: Sorry. Hopefully I will meet all of you at another GG.

[Born 2 Fish]

I had really hoped to be at this GG, but I was told that if I miss Father's Day again this year, I am out of the family!! :eek: Sorry. Hopefully I will meet all of you at another GG.

I know it's a bit of a drive, but we'd love to have you at Guntersville Lake, :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[BigDaddyRog]

Can we do this? Infiltrate the G'Burg thread and tempt them with Guntersville? ALRIIIIGHT!!!!

Personally, I think the Guntersville gathering will be more fun, honestly.....G'Burg seems kinda educational!!! Last thing I wanna do while vacationing is LURN SUMPM!!('Cept how to properly fillet some fish!!)

[Born 2 Fish]

Can we do this? Infiltrate the G'Burg thread and tempt them with Guntersville? ALRIIIIGHT!!!!

Personally, I think the Guntersville gathering will be more fun, honestly.....G'Burg seems kinda educational!!! Last thing I wanna do while vacationing is LURN SUMPM!!('Cept how to properly fillet some fish!!)

Absolutely ! Even folk in the North need to learn how to fillet a fish properly.:thumbsup2
And it would be fun to have them at Guntersville Lake, :banana:

[BRDof3]

I just wish I could make either of them. :headache:

[Lil' Lisa]

Me too! We are just too far from the action!

[Just Beachy]

I know it's a bit of a drive, but we'd love to have you at Guntersville Lake, :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

Frank, you're so sweet! I would love to joing you all down there, but I think I will be in MA during that time. We will have to try to time another GG. Hmmm....maybe in the fall? Or is everyone going to the Fort for Halloween again? I hate to say it, but I don't think there's a trip to WDW in 2010 for me. :sad1:

[Born 2 Fish]

I hate to say it, but I don't think there's a trip to WDW in 2010 for me. :sad1:

Whoa, that is sad. We plan on try'n to make the Fort this year, but really won't know til closer to the time,:sad2::sad2:, BUT KEEP'N MY FINGERS CROSSED !!:banana:

[Born 2 Fish]

I just wish I could make either of them. :headache:

Go ahead ! Come on down ! I give you permission ! And bring little man and the rest of the family too ! Me and little man will hava fish'n show down,:thumbsup2 You can fry em up ! :thumbsup2

[jriae2000]

We are only 569 days away from our next visit to the Fort. :banana:

[BRDof3]

Go ahead ! Come on down ! I give you permission ! And bring little man and the rest of the family too ! Me and little man will hava fish'n show down,:thumbsup2 You can fry em up ! :thumbsup2

The little guy would be talking about Mr. Frank for years after that. I have hopes for a 2011 Fort Trip. I'd like to make it to St. Louis this year and see if you could make it there, but I don't know what we can pull off this year.

[jriae2000]

May be in trouble for the GG. Wife lost her job today. Good thing is they put in writing why and it all is linked to her medical trouble as per MRI thread. But by the time we win the case it will be past the GG. :sad1: HR person is dumb as a sack of hammers. We will know for sure in the next week or two.

[disney4dan]

May be in trouble for the GG. Wife lost her job today. Good thing is they put in writing why and it all is linked to her medical trouble as per MRI thread. But by the time we win the case it will be past the GG. :sad1: HR person is dumb as a sack of hammers. We will know for sure in the next week or two.

Sorry to hear about this, but hope it all works out for you. Nothing worse than that notice to spoil some dreams. The stress around offices and workplaces during this bad economy is almost enough to be sliced with a knife.

[juligrl]

For anybody headed to the Gettysburg GG, if you're looking for a place to eat out this place, The Appalachian Brewing Company (http://www.abcbrew.com/gettysburg/index.htm), has been getting some nice reviews. My sister and brother-in-law just ate there the other night and said it was pretty good. We're thinking about taking my husband there for a pre-fathers day lunch or dinner on Saturday.
We're counting down to our camping weekend! Two more weeks!

[homebrew2]

The little guy would be talking about Mr. Frank for years after that. I have hopes for a 2011 Fort Trip. I'd like to make it to St. Louis this year and see if you could make it there, but I don't know what we can pull off this year.

St. Louis:banana::banana: Now yer talkin:cheer2:

[4mickey2]

bumpin'.... we want to hear all about this one, too!!! :)

[BRDof3]

St. Louis:banana::banana: Now yer talkin:cheer2:

It depends somewhat on what Poly Pixie is doing this summer. They are moving to Arizona, and they hope to stop in Branson on the way out. If they can do that then I want to go there to meet up with them. How far is that from you?

[DaveInTN]

Hey, did this GG take place?? Never heard any stories, and never saw any pics. :confused3

[disney4dan]

Never made it, had to stay local for medical reasons. Looking forward to more trip reports.

[jriae2000]

Had to cx our ressies at Drummer boy before the refund policy or non refund policy that is could have made us loose our money. My wife was accepted for unemployment the Monday before the GG. We called but were told that there werent any sites that our trailer would fit into available. We stayed at Artillery Ridge Campground. It was awesome and the staff were awesome too. If anyone remembers our Oct GPS adventures:eek: let me just say we had another one.:confused3 In fact upon arrival to Gettysburg the GPS told me to turn right, right through the NATIONAL CEMETARY with LOCKED GATES. The campgound was on the other side, without a connecting road that is. I will post more about the trip in the next couple days. We were there from Friday to Monday then went to Niagra Falls. Orbs by the kids in some pics but not others . Pics taken at the same campfire one after the other. Ashes were clearly ashes from the fire amd not mistaken for orbs. Tried to go to Drummerboy to look for Green Ears but were told we couldnt drive though for security reasons. Not happy about it but understand it.

[juligrl]

Had to cx our ressies at Drummer boy before the refund policy or non refund policy that is could have made us loose our money. My wife was accepted for unemployment the Monday before the GG. We called but were told that there werent any sites that our trailer would fit into available. We stayed at Artillery Ridge Campground. It was awesome and the staff were awesome too. If anyone remembers our Oct GPS adventures:eek: let me just say we had another one.:confused3 In fact upon arrival to Gettysburg the GPS told me to turn right, right through the NATIONAL CEMETARY with LOCKED GATES. The campgound was on the other side, without a connecting road that is. I will post more about the trip in the next couple days. We were there from Friday to Monday then went to Niagra Falls. Orbs by the kids in some pics but not others . Pics taken at the same campfire one after the other. Ashes were clearly ashes from the fire amd not mistaken for orbs. Tried to go to Drummerboy to look for Green Ears but were told we couldnt drive though for security reasons. Not happy about it but understand it.

A little surprised to hear that you couldn't get through - from our observation there was no security. :eek: Okay, not really :eek: but my not-really-in-love-with-camping husband pointed it out in an attempt to find things to hate about our camping trip. He couldn't find much to complain about though. :laughing: The weather was absolutely perfect! We couldn't have asked for a better weekend!

Anyhow, we did make it out to Gettysburg and thoroughly immersed ourselves in Civil War for the weekend and stayed in a nice campground with an awesome pool! :thumbsup2 Check out my pictures and review below.

So how was Artillery Ridge? That was next on my list for Gettysburg campgrounds, but the pool at Drummer Boy is gonna be hard to beat in my kid's minds. :rotfl:


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Pros: Nicely sized, treed sites; Large campground with golf cart rentals available; Air conditioned, modern restrooms; Fishing pond and no license required!; Pets allowed (Pebbles, the camping dog, didn't come though); Beautiful main pool - really!!!

Cons: Right next to Rt. 15 so it's a little loud - you probably won't be lulled to sleep by the sounds of crackling campfires or a chorus of crickets.

I would absolutely stay there again!
http://www.drummerboycamping.com/

[jriae2000]

The only good thing about the pool was it was wet. Kinda small and NOOO horseplay. Campground itself was very quite and peacefull. Stocked lake was literally 10 feet behind our trailer. 4 yr old son got to do his first fishing with good results. PICS TO FOLLOW AT A LATER DATE FOR FRANK. Many bluegill and large red ears. A 2-3 lb bass, all on hot dogs. Oh, and a small snapping turtle who wouldnt take no for an answer. Never made it to the bathrooms but the laundry was nice with 4 washers and dryers, the office had anything you could want and there were horses all around. Many pets were seen there also. Talked with many of the "regulars" who come in a couple times a year that said they used to stay at Drummer boy but when it went corporate they stopped going. I wouldnt know the dif. so it would probably have been fine to us.No golf carts availabe to rent and anyone bringing one in has to have proof of insurance. The were very happy to tell us that no one under 18 could drive a cart there. I must admit that I never saw any kids driving carts. All in all a good place to camp. About a half mile from the visitors center for the battlfield.

[Born 2 Fish]

The only good thing about the pool was it was wet. Kinda small and NOOO horseplay. Campground itself was very quite and peacefull. Stocked lake was literally 10 feet behind our trailer. 4 yr old son got to do his first fishing with good results. PICS TO FOLLOW AT A LATER DATE FOR FRANK. Many bluegill and large red ears. A 2-3 lb bass, all on hot dogs. Oh, and a small snapping turtle who wouldnt take no for an answer.

:thumbsup2

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