The September 2017 Post Hurricane Trip Report pics added

[Roobear77]

18 sleeps till we leave! Have done the online check in as we were not planning on requesting a loop. Today we made the executive decision that we are not bringing our bikes, so now I am thinking I want to be in 1500. What's the best way to make a loop request now? Fax or phone?

 

[tripleb]

Did a little work this morning on our FW. Not Disney related but "things" that we needed. Installed a screen door bar on the screen door (there's really no place to grab the screen door when closing it), and installed a screen door protector for our fur baby when she is left in the FW.

 

[neatokimmo]

We have been talking about getting a used pop up or a 15 foot lightweight camper that be towed by the van. We will be traveling I-26 to I-95 to I-4. Can anyone recommend a place to shop?

 

[PaHunter]

We have been talking about getting a used pop up or a 15 foot lightweight camper that be towed by the van. We will be traveling I-26 to I-95 to I-4. Can anyone recommend a place to shop?

While I believe in buying local. To answer your question, I believe we passed a number of camping world rv dealers on the 95 stretch south of 26. I want to say down around Jacksonville there was a large dealership also just off 95, but don't remember the name. If you google rv dealerships and a major city, I am sure you will find a dozen or so to choose from.

 

[PaHunter]

Well it's just gorgeous! Looking forward to the photos. Hubby wants to know what you use to tow with.

We tow it with our 3500 Chevy, a picture is located on the first post of the Truck and Towing thread.

 

[snowmedic]

What's the best way to make a loop request now?

Calling the reservation line and adding your loop request to your reservation is the best way.

Can anyone recommend a place to shop?

I want to say down around Jacksonville there was a large dealership also just off 95, but don't remember the name.

Dick Gore's Rv World Exit 363, 14590 Duval Place West. it is a easy on/off right next to the interstate.

 

[PaHunter]

So here was one of today's projects to get done.
A balsa wood frame for a picture, need to make about 4 more as I have time.

Back of frame


Test fit shown from rear of picture


Test fit from front


Frame in place in bathroom.

Also worked on adding a shelf in a kitchen cabinet. Still need to stain one board and the shelf itself, then finish assembling.

 

[KathyM2]

I love the way you are customizing everything!! So awesome!!

 

[brad813]

For those following Irma, she is a Category 5 now....a real blow hard, if you will. The one behind her is more likely to impact me, since I arrive 9/21(assuming I don't have to shorten my trip, but will know soon enough).

 

[bama_ed]

Hey ya'll--

Our poster pxydst has a thread https://www.disboards.com/threads/fire-wood.3625636/#post-58052058 to see if the Fort will sell a bundle of firewood to a camper at a campsite with an approved fire pit.

Can someone checking in soon or currently staying ask at the Front Desk? This question has been kicked around from time to time and I'd like to hear a definitive answer.

I figured I would link it here in the monthly trip report to double the chances of finding out what the answer is.

Thanks in advance to whomever does this.

Bama Ed

 

[neatokimmo]

Hey everyone. We got site 1515 which was great. The sand part was 16x32 and there was a lot of land around it for a little privacy.

We got to swim, bike a little, and ride the boats around. Then they evacuated us.

We are now at the art of animation resort. We missed our window to leave for home and I don't want to get stuck on the interstate.

Disney has been spectacular. We were here doing the drawing lesson and I spoke with a manager telling him we couldn't get through to the fort. I am sure they were slammed. He did some magic on his computer and unlocked our reservation from the fort and they gave us the room here a little early. I told him we could wait and they said no problem come tonight.

Then they gave us park hopper passes when they found out we were just camping to get a feel for the fort for next year. I did an ugly cry that was very nice.

So we are going to wait it out here. We have several days of food and a ridiculous amount of gear in case we need it. Hopefully it will work out ok.

 

[brad813]

Hey everyone. We got site 1515 which was great. The sand part was 16x32 and there was a lot of land around it for a little privacy.

We got to swim, bike a little, and ride the boats around. Then they evacuated us.

We are now at the art of animation resort. We missed our window to leave for home and I don't want to get stuck on the interstate.

Disney has been spectacular. We were here doing the drawing lesson and I spoke with a manager telling him we couldn't get through to the fort. I am sure they were slammed. He did some magic on his computer and unlocked our reservation from the fort and they gave us the room here a little early. I told him we could wait and they said no problem come tonight.

Then they gave us park hopper passes when they found out we were just camping to get a feel for the fort for next year. I did an ugly cry that was very nice.

So we are going to wait it out here. We have several days of food and a ridiculous amount of gear in case we need it. Hopefully it will work out ok.

Kinda glad I cancelled my tent camping plans now. With Jose on Irma's tail, it would have been hard to predict what would have happened for my upcoming trip.

 

[Teamubr]

If Jose behaves like a good little hurricane, it should make a northerly turn after it strafes the Virgin Islands and avoid an US impact.

But expecting a hurricane to behave is like expecting a sleep deprived 4 year old to behave. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't.

j

 

[brad813]

If Jose behaves like a good little hurricane, it should make a northerly turn after it strafes the Virgin Islands and avoid an US impact.

But expecting a hurricane to behave is like expecting a sleep deprived 4 year old to behave. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't.

j

Or, ya know, Kylo Ren not to throw a tantrum. Katia is on his heels though.

 

[PaHunter]

So this weekend will see us packing up the camper and waiting and watching. We plan on being fully packed and ready to roll, god and Irma willing in just over a week. Will be finishing up our costumes also for MNSSHP.
Prayers to all in the South, all my friends and family located in Florida and surrounding states.

 

[brad813]

So this weekend will see us packing up the camper and waiting and watching. We plan on being fully packed and ready to roll, god and Irma willing in just over a week. Will be finishing up our costumes also for MNSSHP.
Prayers to all in the South, all my friends and family located in Florida and surrounding states.

Irma, Jose, and Katia willing anyway. The hurricanes IJK triple threat. Watching closely myself.

 

[tripleb]

Irma, Jose, and Katia willing anyway. The hurricanes IJK triple threat. Watching closely myself.

brad813, unless you live in Mexico, Katia is of no threat. Jose appears as if it will go out to sea after doing a complete 360 turn.

 

[Roobear77]

brad813, unless you live in Mexico, Katia is of no threat. Jose appears as if it will go out to sea after doing a complete 360 turn.

I sure hope you are right.

 

[tripleb]

Here's a web site that can give us some insight on traffic flow for Interstates in Florida ... its pretty nasty right now:

https://fl511.com/#:Alerts

 

[Teamubr]

Trying to hold off looking for hurricane updates every 10 minutes, I vacuumed the truck, tonight, in prep for the big drive. Interestingly, I was still vacuuming sand from our trip to GSP in June. To be fair, the truck only gets used for towing. I've only been out camping a couple of times since early June. Weddings, birthdays and too much going on to take many trips.
Plan is to get the cover off the camper tomorrow and pull the empty propane bottle to get filled. I'll wash the truck tomorrow when the weather warms up. I know it hasn't been washed since GSP. No place to drive through a dually and it is awfully big to do by hand very often.

Have to drive to Six Flags (an hour away) tomorrow to pick up our 2018 season passes. We haven't been to Six Flags in over 20 years, but they had a Gold Season Pass for $58 special. It's good for the rest of 2017, all of 2018 and has free parking. Seemed like too good of a deal and our friends found a new favorite campground 10 minutes from the park. I'm anticipating lots of camping Six Flags trips next year.

j