KFK's First TR!

[Tri-circle-D]

This is Dad, Bro, KFM and DS7 about to take a spin on their superfast Kenny Cart.

I am disappointed!!!

Where are KFD's plaid pants?

And KFBro's mullet?

And KFM isn't holding a fry basket!

TCD

 

[kampfirekim]

Awesome TR!!!

I've been away from the DIS since Thursday. So, what a nice surprise when I got home last night and saw a KFK TR! With Cowboy Butt Beans to boot!

I knew you couldn't resist ordering those.

So, I'm all caught up with my reading, and am ready for more. More I say!!! Bring it on KFK....

I figured you must have been gone when the CB's didn't get an immediate wise crack.

More is on the way. More I say!!! KFK will bring it!

I am disappointed!!!

Where are KFD's plaid pants?

And KFBro's mullet?

And KFM isn't holding a fry basket!

TCD

My greatest fear has come true....

disappointment.

KFD said that those are the plaid pants.

They are just so old the pattern has worn off.

Don't worry, there could be a surprise plaid attack later in the TR.

That's a different Bro. Still, the other one doesn't have a mullet either.

The WDW fry baskets just ain't what they used to be.

Sad but true.

 

[kampfirekim]

Just some random Fort photos here.

I don't think there is much need to elaborate.

During one of our GC excursions we came across this cutie of a sign:

"An old bear lives here with his honey."

How sweet.

KFBro is behind the wheel!

Run for your lives!

Really. I'm serious.

What do I see coming our way?

A Wagon Ride in progress. Or as we call it...a Ragon Wide.

Those are the most fun. I highly recommend doing this.

It's not expensive and it's almost an hour long.

I think it's a very cool way to take a tour of the Fort.

Just do it in the evening when it really is cooler.

If you don't....you'll be sorry.

Here's one of our favorite Fort Spots. The canal behind 300 loop.

For those who enjoy fishing....a lot of it goes on there.

We planned on it.

Brought the poles, saved the GAG skin, but sadly a mid trip sickness threw a monkey wrench into that plan. Maybe next time.

Here's a quick peek at the volleyball net and dog park in the background.

Random photo of a campground bus headed for the Settlement.

Our boys LOVE the FW playgrounds.

It's a great way to allow them to burn off all that energy.

*There was a pic here, but somehow I deleted it before submitting the post*

My bad.

We've decided that the parents and bro have rested up long enough so we head back to their cabin for a little visit before going back "home".

I know these cabin pics may not be of interest to everyone, but I decided to include them just in case anyone following along will be staying in a cabin for the first time any time soon.

Don't worry.

When you get there KFBro will not be stretched out on your sofa.

The Master BR.

The bunks in the MBR. DS7 won't be there when you arrive either.

The Murphy Bed.

Most kids think its cool that a bed pulls out of the wall.

Finally here's the dining table.

Just realized I didn't take pics of the kitchen or bathroom. Oh well. You get the idea.

On our way back to 912 we passed by these Dis-ers again.

Good idea to face your ears to the main road and light them up.

We still never got to meet them.

It was a great day at the Fort. We didn't do anything extraordinary.

But just being at the Fort is extraordinary in itself.

Just in case I haven't mentioned it yet...

I love the Fort.

This concludes Day 4....

only 11 more to go.

 

[Deemarch]

Wonderful!! I am really getting excited (not that I wasn't already!) just looking at all of your pictures. We stayed in a cabin for 4 nights back in mid-December of 2008! Now going for 7 nights and just cannot wait to get there!

 

[Tri-circle-D]

KFK-

I love all of the random photos.

They have helped me to overcome my disappointment.

So far, it looks like y'all lucked out with the weather. Not a lot of rain.

I do have a question, though . . .

Could you tell us how you feel about the Fort?

TCD

 

[caveat lector]

I like the "random Fort pictures." Kind of like being surprised at what's in the package under the tree.

 

[anolefan]

Here's a quick peek at the volleyball net and dog park in the background.

I don't know why, but this photo reminds of a nice fall day. I love it.

Awesome TR and thank you!

 

[Magicbus]

Great TR, but I think it's a fraud. I don't think KFK was at the Fort at all. Still no photographic evidence, that's right, I said evidence, that she was there in person. TCD, I think you might want to investigate. Hmmm, now that I think of it, I stopped by three times and no KFK at the alledged KFK site. Her nifty sign was there, but I think that was just part of the deception. She said she was in the photo inside the sharks head. Just turns out that it's pretty dark inside shark heads. And, can we say Photoshop?

 

[indimom3]

Hey - that looks just like the cabin we were in! Freaky! Except my husband was passed out on our couch.

I didn't find any fiends. We didn't have a cart so we couldn't go hunting anyone down. My pitiful green ears were up for exactly one day before one of the children needed something new to decorate with all the mickey stickers they hand out.

 

[kampfirekim]

Wonderful!! I am really getting excited (not that I wasn't already!) just looking at all of your pictures. We stayed in a cabin for 4 nights back in mid-December of 2008! Now going for 7 nights and just cannot wait to get there!

I'm excited for you! The cabins are really great aren't they?

DH and I shared one with KFM and KFD in '97...

before kids.

KFK-

I love all of the random photos.

They have helped me to overcome my disappointment.

So far, it looks like y'all lucked out with the weather. Not a lot of rain.

I do have a question, though . . .

Could you tell us how you feel about the Fort?

TCD

"We shall overcome.....we shall overcome..."

The weather was fantastic for almost all of the trip.

We did have a few downpours, but I'd be diappointed if we hadn't.

I love rain.

How do I feel about the Fort you ask.....

I love the Fort.

Even more than rain.

I like the "random Fort pictures." Kind of like being surprised at what's in the package under the tree.

What a sweet way to put it!

I think I just got a warm fuzzy...

I don't know why, but this photo reminds of a nice fall day. I love it.

Awesome TR and thank you!

I didn't notice before, but I think you're right.

Maybe it's the long shadows.

I wonder if DH would go for a fall trip to the Fort so I can do a comparative investigation.

Hmmmm......

Great TR, but I think it's a fraud. I don't think KFK was at the Fort at all. Still no photographic evidence, that's right, I said evidence, that she was there in person. TCD, I think you might want to investigate. Hmmm, now that I think of it, I stopped by three times and no KFK at the alledged KFK site. Her nifty sign was there, but I think that was just part of the deception. She said she was in the photo inside the sharks head. Just turns out that it's pretty dark inside shark heads. And, can we say Photoshop?

You're killing me with that bit MB!

Pics of me will be included in the next installment.

Scouts honor.

Of course I've never been a scout so I'm not sure if it counts.

Get ready for more disappointment.

As I said before, I'm no Mrs. BDR.

Hey - that looks just like the cabin we were in! Freaky! Except my husband was passed out on our couch.

I didn't find any fiends. We didn't have a cart so we couldn't go hunting anyone down. My pitiful green ears were up for exactly one day before one of the children needed something new to decorate with all the mickey stickers they hand out.

I did try finding all you cabin fiends. But none of your ears stayed up. mgsmom forgot her tape. Perhaps we'll have another chance another time. I hope so.

 

[iluvStitch29]

On our way back to 912 we passed by these Dis-ers again.

Good idea to face your ears to the main road and light them up.

We still never got to meet them.

Hey those were my ears!! Sorry we didn't get to meet you either We did pass by your site one day while we were looping.. I thought about going about and leaving a return note But we didn't really go back that way.. Hopefully we can meet up another time

 

[Minnie&Mickey]

only 11 more to go.

Whoo hoo! 11 more days, I can't wait to read all about them.

 

[kampfirekim]

Hey those were my ears!! Sorry we didn't get to meet you either We did pass by your site one day while we were looping.. I thought about going about and leaving a return note But we didn't really go back that way.. Hopefully we can meet up another time

I was pretty sure that was you. Wish you'd left a note.

I like a little game of note tag.

Maybe next time.

Whoo hoo! 11 more days, I can't wait to read all about them.

Glad you're having fun with me.

Can't wait you say?

Well wait no more.....

 

[rm0530]

I loved all your Fort pictures from day 4! Everything looks so bright and happy. Not at all like my last trip...rain every day! Hopefully the weather on my next trip will be as wonderful as yours!

 

[ambertides]

Hey Magicbus!

How about the mosquitoes and raccoons?

Whenever I have camped at Fort DeSoto, I have had plenty of both.

TCD

I've never camped there, but the last time we went to grill out it was awful with mosquitoes. We came home with bites everywhere. :/

 

[mgsmom]

Loving your TR! The pics are all GREAT! I'm already wishing I could go back!

Oh - I saw your fam one day! When I saw the pic of them on the cart, I remembered seeing them cruising by one day when we were headed into the cabin!

Started back to work this week - so my online "playtime" is seriously reduced... but I'm all caught up now!

 

[I'mDownWithDisney]

I'mDownWithThisTR!

 

[kampfirekim]

Here it is day five. Already?

But we just got here!

Since this is the parent's first full day, MK is inevitable.

I know we've already covered MK, and since we went to MK 5 times....

I'll cover it in this one post.

There is a little surprise twist in this installment.....

KFK almost got in trouble with the camera.

KFM and DS headed for the Marina.

Ok Magicbus.

Pay attention.

Don't miss this.

It's the moment you said would never happen....

Time for the big reveal......

The evidence,

Proof positive,

that

I,

KFK

was

really

there!!!!!!!

Here I am with DH and DS5.

There you have it!

The verdict is in.

I was there.

Here I am with DH and DS5.

Random pic of a pretty spot at MK on our way to Tomorrowland.

Once we get to TL, we do all of our normal stuff...

BLSRS, TTA, COP...you get the idea.

I told you I wouldn't drag it out.

Here's the one and only shot, out of gazillions of Zurg pics that I have, that I am going to share. No thanks needed.

At this point we were supposed to meet with a couple of cousins over by the Speedway.

Where were they?

We decided to ride while we waited.

DH and DS5 are in the car. That's DS7's ear in the far left of the photo.

He's waiting with KFM.

As we exit the Speedway we notice...

The cousins are here! Yay!

These two are thick as theives and were very happy to see each other.

DS7 and I were waiting on everyone to finish their potty breaks.

I know, I know....

TMI!

Now we've all decided to stay in the park for lunch instead of leaving and coming back.

In times like these..

Columbia House is the only way to go.

Two thumbs up!

CH is still one of my faves since childhood.

Used to order the Tuna Sandwich/Clam Chowder combo,

but nowadays the Shrimp Basket is tops to me.

Here's a couple of shots of our beautiful view from our upstairs table.

Now that we no longer have rumblies in our tumblies, we head for the Haunted Mansion.

I've never liked it.

Neither does DH.

Nor do my kids.

I guess we just did it to keep the group together.

It was here that we were treated VERY rudely by a CM in a matter pertaining to DS5 which caused me to lodge my very first formal complaint in all my years of WDW going. Not an easy thing for me to do.

I'm not going to speak of it so don't ask. Please.

Everyone is geared up for Splash Mt. and Thunder Mt. so we're off!
DS5 isn't so sure.

Now were at the laughing place.

But we didn't get there by boat.

We walked.

The ride shut down while we were on and we had to get out.

We weren't laughing.

Now we're laughing!

So this is where the magic happens?!

We finally make it outside and have to go down a large flight of stairs.

So while I'm on top of the staircase I fired off a couple of shots w/the camera.

I look up and see a CM wildly waving his arms and running at me!

Oh brother....I've done it now.

He says that I will now have to show him my pics.....

the one I just took and the ones before and after.

DH is aggravated and making his feelings known on the subject and insists to me that I don't HAVE to show him anything.

He's right, but I'll play along.

That poor little CM is no match for me.

I obediently show him the pic I just took and as luck would have it....

it didn't take. This will work in my favor.

So I then showed him the pic "after", which was actually the first pic on the mem card that I already knew would be a friend at KFM's pool from a couple of weeks before.

Then I went back to the previous pic that didn't take...

the one that he'd just seen.

He went for it!

KFK's been around the block a couple of times, so a little sleight of hand wasn't difficult to pull off.

Now KFM, KFCousin and I roar with laughter when we talk about it.

Here's the pic that came out of that ordeal.

Nothing fancy, just parade floats.

But I still had a great sense of pride and accomplishment when I saw one of the floats in the MK day parade. hahahaha!

Now I'm feeling pirate-ish.

I think this would've been me if that CM found out how I tricked him.

Last photo.

A bird on a roof.

After we exited Splash Mt. there was a torrential downpour and we were all soaked to the skin so we decided to head back to the Fort and maybe come back later.

Once we were dried off and settled in, it never happened.

At the Fort we stayed.

I'm glad.

I love the Fort.

 

[kampfirekim]

I almost missed all your posts. Must have been working on the latest installment at the same time.

Loving your TR! The pics are all GREAT! I'm already wishing I could go back!

Oh - I saw your fam one day! When I saw the pic of them on the cart, I remembered seeing them cruising by one day when we were headed into the cabin!

Started back to work this week - so my online "playtime" is seriously reduced... but I'm all caught up now!

Thanks!

I'm not surprised you saw them. You were only a couple of doors down. Still can't believe we never met!

I understand about the "playtime". My kids are going back to school so maybe now I'll have some playtime.

I'mDownWithThisTR!

I'mDownWithThat! Thanks!

I loved all your Fort pictures from day 4! Everything looks so bright and happy. Not at all like my last trip...rain every day! Hopefully the weather on my next trip will be as wonderful as yours!

I hope so too.

We did have some rain, but not everyday as is our usual experience.

Glad you liked the Fort pics.

There are plenty more coming up soon.

 

[lklasing]

The cabins are really great aren't they?

I love the Fort.

Yup to both.