The week ended; we were free! Free at last!! It was time for some fun, starting out at Disneys Fort Wilderness.
After packing up and saying our good-byes to our newly made lifelong friends and colleagues, we pointed our covered wagon toward Western horizons- metaphorically speaking. It wasnt long before we lumbered our way alongside the guest check-in windows, and I distinctly remember Dad mumbling soft, yet explosive expletives- something about the side clearances of the western-themed lanes and his rigs paintjob. I cant completely rule out the possibility that there was contact between it and said siding. There would be more of this un-Disneylike behavior as he tried to back the 43 ft. behemoth into a spot the size of a piece of TP you would get at the pay bathroom s in here in Blank-A-Stan.
Finally, around 2:00, we were parked (insert many more expletives pouring forth from an otherwise pretty even tempered, albeit fart producing, anesthesiologist) and ready to roam. This was the one and only day DH would be with us. But thats ok. To this day, he despises anything Disney, and I knew wed have a better vacation without him anyways. 10 years after this, I am more sure of this than ever.
So, what to do?? So many choices! We did what any clueless newbies would do, and consulted the Weekly edition of the Ft. Times. It was packed full of fun stuff to see and do, but we procured a unanimous decision to hike along the Old Swamp Trail. We thought it sounded both relaxing and interesting at the same time. I, for one, was fascinated with the stringy Spanish moss, prolific palmettos, Cypress trees, and the possibility of seeing snakes and alligators.
This was the coolest little hiking trail! Much of it was lined with wooden planking, so it really was an easy jaunt from end to end. We saw lots of Cypress and Palmettos, and massive amounts of moss, but sadly no snakes or alligators. Florida would prove to be a major disappointment in that department. The walk was indeed relaxing, and took about an hour to trek with the 4 kids. Alas, Disney took this cool little attraction out, citing problematic and expensive upkeep. Isnt that always the story?? I really missed this last year during out stay at the Fort.
After our walk, we made our way over to the Pioneer Hall area to pay a visit to Minnie Moo. Say WHAT?!! You dont know who Minnie Moo was?! She was the gentle doe-eyed cow who was lucky enough to call the Fort Wilderness Petting Zoo home no less! Minnie had many interesting and exotic friends sharing her residence. There were several goats, ponies to give rides to the little cowboys and cowgirls (we didnt cave though, cuz remember we were poor tightwads), sweet little bunnies, and best of all, an albino peacock! Indeedy do!- A peacock whose tweaked DNA structure allowed him to be gorgeous beyond belief. Sadly, this too has been axed, but this time the lame excuse was germ risk. Puh-leeeeeze, people! Do they really think were going to buy this one?! Ummmm
people farm all over the world- everyday. Animals arent dangerous; least of all at Disney, where perhaps the best animal care on the entire planet is happening. (Rant over.) The Goober Family hung out there until the chuck wagon bell rang, and still with the evening yet so young, we had more to explore. Until next time, so long Pahdnuh.
At least we have milk nearby. Up until last year my neighbor brought it to me- fresh- each morning. Now, we get it in UHT boxes by the liter. 
day being on call !! 1 consumer went into Decomp which basicly means he fr eeeking Cuckoo! So I had to go in and ream himanew one !! Then another ran away with staff in pursuit , she called the cops on us 
Thank goodnes they were nice and drove her back in thesquad car with the sirens going !!!
