Thanksgiving Week 2007 @ The Fort

[Gatordad]

That's an easy question. To bring a DH, you need to buy him a ticket.

 

[dreambound]

That's an easy question. To bring a DH, you need to buy him a ticket.

Bang, zoom, to the moon, Alice!

 

[Joysnote]

Thanks for all the pictures! We were there in cabin 2530 for Thanksgiving too and loved seeing your pictures. I am still old school with a film camera, must get into the digital age.

 

[Tri-circle-D]

I wish I could find a blow up Albert. I've looked hard and long, but no luck.

You and me both. Even on E-Bay they are nowhere to be found! The LSU tiger, the OSU Buckeye, yes, but good old Albert, NO! You would think that the company that makes these would put this back into production, especially after the tremendous performances of the past couple of years!

And nice to see they have broomsticks for beating dh. I couldn't figure out how to bring one.

I meant to make a comment about the brooms. Exactly how many of these do you think they sell . I mean, who shows up at the Fort and needs to buy a broom?

TCD

 

[Tri-circle-D]

So, when in the Fort, I am always looking for something new and different. Or, some behind the scenes info. In case you didn't notice, I take a lot of photos.

This past week, while I was setting up the old campsite, the DD's took a cruise on the golf cart (no flames-oldest DD is 16 and an authorized golf cart driver).

DD 12 comes back to tell me she took a photo for me.

She said a bunch of knuckleheads had parked in the golf cart parking spaces at the Meadows trading post.

Sure enough:

What is up with that?

TCD

 

[Tri-circle-D]

One of the DD's also snapped this photo.

Not sure if you can make it out, but there the golf cart has some special metal accessories hanging low:

I'm thinking that maybe this cart belongs to one of the classy DisBoard members?

TCD

 

[tungpo1]

Looks to me like a ez-go TXT 22" or 23" duro desert tires, eagle seat kit, hitch and a pair of walnuts hanging below LOL

 

[tungpo1]

On our last few visits, we have seen quite a few wild turkeys around the Fort.

For some reason, all of Thanksgiving week, they were scarce.

Then, on Saturday afternoon, this group came strolling through the 800 loop:

So, why are there now so many Turkeys at the Fort?

Look at this:

Those of you familiar with the Fort will recognize that this van is parked in front of the FW kennels. So what is the National Turkey Federation doing with its logo on a WDW van? Is this where the turkey legs served at the parks come from? Is there a National Peacock Federation? What is this van doing here?

BTW, as you might have guessed, I did look in the van. It was empty. No cages, no turkey food, none of those head-removing arrows that we have seen on another thread. But, clearly the turkeys are getting special treatment.

TCD

I might bring my 20ga. next time I go LOL!!!!

 

[BigDaddyRog]

One of the DD's also snapped this photo.

Not sure if you can make it out, but there the golf cart has some special metal accessories hanging low:

I'm thinking that maybe this cart belongs to one of the classy DisBoard members?

TCD

Whoa...it takes balls to ride around with those dragging behind ya!!

 

[Gatordad]

So, when in the Fort, I am always looking for something new and different. Or, some behind the scenes info. In case you didn't notice, I take a lot of photos.

This past week, while I was setting up the old campsite, the DD's took a cruise on the golf cart (no flames-oldest DD is 16 and an authorized golf cart driver).

DD 12 comes back to tell me she took a photo for me.

She said a bunch of knuckleheads had parked in the golf cart parking spaces at the Meadows trading post.

Sure enough:

What is up with that?

TCD

It's either an electric cooper and toyota, or cabin people.

 

[Tri-circle-D]

Some more Christmas decortations:

The campfire area:

Trail's End:

The bus stop at the 800 loop:

Last year, some folks observed that it seemed like the Christmas decorations at the Fort had been pared back. This year, it seems like they have done a better job with the decorations.

I did notice that the Christmas music being played in the Trading Posts and around the Pioneer Hall area was different. Much more traditional and subdued. Last year, I distinctly recall the song Have a Cheetah-licious Christmas being played in the Meadows Trading Post (I had never heard the song before, and have not heard it since). I vote for the new music (although, I wouldn't mind hearing that Cheetah-licious Christmas song one more time-just to confirm that I really heard what I thought I heard).

TCD

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Well, at first I was going to cut these folks some slack, because I thought maybe they were European, or maybe Canadian. But, notice the Virginia Tech logo on their bean bag target. So, maybe this is how they roll in Virginia? Trust me, I saw worse fashion violations than this at the Fort!

TCD

Just what are you implying about VT? Now you're getting personal! Just because Hokies want to put orange and maroon together doesn't mean they don't have fashion sense!

 

[Tri-circle-D]

Just what are you implying about VT? Now you're getting personal! Just because Hokies want to put orange and maroon together doesn't mean they don't have fashion sense!

Please, take no offense, as I did not mean to offend.

I am just observing the clear cultural differences which exist between those who hail from the Commonwealth of Virginia (what is a commonwealth?) and the clearly more sophisticated residents of Florida. The camera does not lie! Those Virginia gentlemen have obviously been working out, and want to show off their superior physiques (by VA. standards). The Florida gentleman keeps his hot bod covered, for the reasons he already stated.

The facts are the facts. Let's just accept them and move on.

I love the diversity of the Fort. We all come from such different backgrounds, yet we all have so much in common.

Oh, and since you brought it up, what exactly is a Hokie?

TCD

 

[Tri-circle-D]

The clearing between the 700 and 800 loops has uncovered a good portion of the old railroad tracks from the old FW train.

There are still railroad ties in there:

You used to be able to see the tracks from the road, but now they are cleared out from the road to just behind the 700 loop.

TCD

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Please, take no offense, as I did not mean to offend.

I am just observing the clear cultural differences which exist between those who hail from the Commonwealth of Virginia (what is a commonwealth?) and the clearly more sophisticated residents of Florida. The camera does not lie! Those Virginia gentlemen have obviously been working out, and want to show off their superior physiques (by VA. standards). The Florida gentleman keeps his hot bod covered, for the reasons he already stated.

The facts are the facts. Let's just accept them and move on.

I love the diversity of the Fort. We all come from such different backgrounds, yet we all have so much in common.

Oh, and since you brought it up, what exactly is a Hokie?

TCD

No offense taken. However, around my neck of the woods, those are fighten' words! I must admit, living in VA does wonders for my self esteem. By VA standards, I am a total babe! Watch out, you may find me at the fort tossing frisbes in a halter and daisy dukes

I grew up in Annapolis, but have had the honor of living in several places, Hokie Nation included.

What is a Hokie? The origin of the word "Hokie" has nothing to do with a turkey (VT mascot). It was coined by O. M. Stull (class of 1896), who used it in a spirit yell he wrote for a competition. What I still want to know is, is the VT holding cell called the Hokie Pokie?

In the terminology of the United States insular areas, a Commonwealth is an organized territory or colony that has established with the Federal Government a more highly developed relationship, usually embodied in a written mutual agreement~so there you go. The only states to have this honor are Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky.

That was your history lesson for the day

 

[Gatordad]

if you weigh less than 200lbs, halter tops are fine, lol. Next time, I will toss beanbags showing my buff physique off.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

if you weigh less than 200lbs, halter tops are fine, lol. Next time, I will toss beanbags showing my buff physique off.

Sweet! What a group of hotties! Who needs Baywatch when we've got the Fort?

 

[Gatordad]

This is a picture of the other, less famous, person born on July 30th, you've already seen me!

 

[PolynesianPixie]

This is a picture of the other, less famous, person born on July 30th, you've already seen me!

OOOh! What a barbarian! He's got nothing on you!

Here is another person born on January 6.

Hmmmm. Doesn't have the same effect, does it?

Burned at the stake isn't as sexy as "hunk-a-burnin'-love."
Oh well.

 

[Tri-circle-D]

No offense taken. However, around my neck of the woods, those are fighten' words! I must admit, living in VA does wonders for my self esteem. By VA standards, I am a total babe! Watch out, you may find me at the fort tossing frisbes in a halter and daisy dukes

I grew up in Annapolis, but have had the honor of living in several places, Hokie Nation included.

What is a Hokie? The origin of the word "Hokie" has nothing to do with a turkey (VT mascot). It was coined by O. M. Stull (class of 1896), who used it in a spirit yell he wrote for a competition. What I still want to know is, is the VT holding cell called the Hokie Pokie?

In the terminology of the United States insular areas, a Commonwealth is an organized territory or colony that has established with the Federal Government a more highly developed relationship, usually embodied in a written mutual agreement~so there you go. The only states to have this honor are Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky.

That was your history lesson for the day

Wow, I never thought that I would learn anything from hanging out on the Disboards.

So, in the Commonwealths the men wear mullets and walk around in long pants and no shirts? Let's see, Massachusetts, check; Pennsylvania, check; Virginia, check; Kentucky, double check. Makes sense to me now. Thanks for explaining.

And, I had to check your facts about hokies, so I went on the Va. Tech website.

I swear I am not making this up, check out the babe they have posted there:

I see what you mean about being a hottie there!

TCD