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[stacktester]

I hear ya Rhonda. I love this thread and look at it daily. I'm surprised at any smart butts on here. I almost feel like these people are extended family lol. This board is a lot of fun and I was surprised to see how many people are sick like me lol.

 

[Sweedee]

But, you cannot beat that FW ambiance! It is worth every penny. So, save up some quarters, and don't think about the two bucks you have to pay for a lousy bag of ice. And, BTW, a poster on this thread said that you usually get more than a full bag of ice. Not anymore! On my last two trips, I got about 3/4 of a bag both times I used the machines. That, I did not appreciate.

TCD

What size are the bags of ice?

 

[bradisgoofy]

I rarely see mean remarks anywhere on DIS so when they appear it is nice to see the Moderators jump right on them. Keep up the good work. But, back to the original post...as campers, I think we will all agree that we have not found any campground we have stayed at, give away ice. After what we have payed for our equipment, whether it's a tent or a luxury motorhome, the expense of a $2 bag of ice should be the least of our concerns. As expensive as FW is ( if that's what you think ) imagine what it would be like if they did give you ice or a newspaper or towels?

 

[big kahuna1]

They sell the $2.00 a bag ice in the store and out of the machines. I have found that the bags supplied at the machines are not near big enough to handle all the ice that comes out of the machine so I take a large bucket and fill it up. You get far more ice out of the machine then at the store.

 

[Tri-circle-D]

What size are the bags of ice?

They sell the $2.00 a bag ice in the store and out of the machines. I have found that the bags supplied at the machines are not near big enough to handle all the ice that comes out of the machine so I take a large bucket and fill it up. You get far more ice out of the machine then at the store.

I believe that the bags say they are 7 pounds.

I also think that the machines have been adjusted in the past few months to give less ice. On a trip this past November, I got only about a half a bag from the ice machine at the 900 loop. A camper who was in the site right next to the comfort station saw me walking back with my half-full bag and said that a lot of folks had complained about that machine, and supposedly it had been worked on, but it still was giving out less than a full bag. Most recently, just last month, I got shorted by the ice machine in the 800 loop. I got about 3/4 of a bag. As I'm sure you remember, there always used to be piles of ice around the ice machines, because the bags would not hold the ice. I don't see that happening any more.

 

[clkelley]

To me it seems that the ice sold at the store is frozen "harder" than the ice at the machines. It seems to last longer. (It has been a few years since I've bought ice though).

 

[Tricializ]

There are times I wonder some of these things too. As for soap, towels etc., I can understand not giving these. If they stocked the comfort stations, those things would be taken in mass quantity and none would be left for anyone else. But, it might be nice to have a care bag or something when you check in with a couple of bottles of mickey shampoo, some soap etc. But, they dont' have to and most people camping have this stuff with them anyway.

I never have used the ice machines so didn't even know they weren't free.
Tricia

 

[HappyDznyCamper]

Why not have a cart go around with sweet rolls, coffee, newspapers, etc in the AM. I hate having to go to the Meadows/Settlement for a newspaper if they still have any.

They did, once upon a time. I think it was "sponsered" by Entemans.

 

[ctpooh]

Tent camping is much cheaper then staying at a value resort. If you are paying more then at a value result then go and stay at a value resort.

 

[bigdisneydaddy]

Hey I could careless about the newspaper, but you may have something with that sweetroll cart...hehehe

If you see me at FW, remind me and I will grab an extra muffin in the AM when I make the muffin and newspaper run. I am always the first one up and I LOVE to drink coffee and read the paper outside in the AM.

(if I am there, Ms Sundee and Ms Julie will know)

 

[ftwildernessguy]

If you see me at FW, remind me and I will grab an extra muffin in the AM when I make the muffin and newspaper run. I am always the first one up and I LOVE to drink coffee and read the paper outside in the AM.

(if I am there, Ms Sundee and Ms Julie will know)

Bring that muffin on over to the Kiwi if I am there and you can have some fresh ground Kona coffee. This year, I'm bringing the French Press for some press pot Kona. FWguy and FWdog are up early (6 am) and the coffee will be on. Just be quiet so FWgirl can sleep in.

 

[bigdisneydaddy]

Bring that muffin on over to the Kiwi if I am there and you can have some fresh ground Kona coffee. This year, I'm bringing the French Press for some press pot Kona. FWguy and FWdog are up early (6 am) and the coffee will be on. Just be quiet so FWgirl can sleep in.

Chocolate chip ?
Blueberry ?
Banana nut ?


Scott

 

[ftwildernessguy]

Chocolate chip ?
Blueberry ?
Banana nut ?


Scott

Or all of the above?

 

[Parksfamily5]

I have never written a negative post but if you are upset about not getting free ice, etc than why don't you go to a value resort instead of Fort Wilderness.

 

[Live4FW]

That sounds like a great deal. We'll just solve that problem ourselves!

 

[ftwildernessguy]

That sounds like a great deal. We'll just solve that problem ourselves!

Can't speak for Scott's muffins, but the Kona won't be at the Kiwi at FW until October. Sorry.

 

[bennythepug]

yea I know, my DH and DS collected ice scraps from the leftovers that fall out of the machine during the day. Get to the machine before 6 AM and you'll get 2 pounds of ice.. FREE!!

 

[ctpooh]

yea I know, my DH and DS collected ice scraps from the leftovers that fall out of the machine during the day. Get to the machine before 6 AM and you'll get 2 pounds of ice.. FREE!!

Hey that was my secret!!!!

 

[clkelley]

Now that somebody else has admitted it, I do the same thing sometimes. As long as you just use it for cooling drinks, it's fine

 

[Aidensmom]

We stayed in the cabins about 6 months ago, and I was surprised when we went to the pool that there were no towels, and I guess it was because the cabins do cost as much as a deluxe resort. Ironically, we are tent camping next month, and I wouldn't expect little luxuries camping, even though we are at the same place. I do agree though that it would be nice to get a little bag of toiletries or something at check in.