Useless Facts/Chit Chat Thread

[ftwildernessguy]

I read at the CB that men don't think like normal people - wow, now I know what my problem is. I have just had a revelation!

It would seem the camping forum is an oasis of sanity in this sea of absurdity. Makes our petty squabbles over refillable mugs and underage golf cart riders seem insignificant. I guess we are too busy with our RV's to impregnate other women, take pictures of our feet or worry about when our kids should enter puberty.

 

[Colson39]

Of course.... Chris if you were at the fort, you'd be huddled in your rig as it is POURING right now.

We chatted with Ms. Sundee last night, and she said I was the coolest Disboarder she'd ever met

and I met the Big Kahuna and the Kahunette... they are very nice people.

It looks like the rain is letting up, let me go. I have to let my 6 year old drive the golf cart while I go smoke with the peacocks.

Sorry to hear it's pouring, I know that there is rain forecast for us in the south this weekend, hopefully it won't be too bad.

Tell the peacocks to save me a seat at the bar....

 

[clkelley]

Well, one of the "last" camping weekends of the summer, and we're all stuck talking on on here. We should be ashamed of ourselves (Gatordad is the exception.)

Actually, we had camping reservations for this weekend, but then I was told I would have to be on work travel this weekend, and now they cancelled that, and hubby made other plans with friends for watching football, so it was then too late to get the camping reservations made again, so I'm doing the only thing left to do, I'm going shopping tomorrow

 

[Colson39]

I'm planning on enjoying a very nice weekend doing whatever the heck I want to, last 3 day weekend we painted our house. Not this time!!!


Hmm, I just realized our seasonal passes aren't blocked out anymore, I forgot summer was over. Maybe I'll surprise the DW with a trip to Disney on Sunday/Monday, time to go check some resort availability!

This would be a strange trip, never been to Disney with anyone before that couldn't drink or ride the big rides (pregnancy), life is already changing, what the heck!!! lol

 

[ftwildernessguy]

I guess alot of people were off today - that makes a 4 day weekend for them, and a great camping opportunity. I am stuck in my office looking out the window. It's sunny and 79 in Allentown, PA. According to my computer, it is only 75 and raining in Orlando now. I feel better now, but I still would rather be at FW in the rain than in my office with the sun outside.

 

[Colson39]

Well I'm still at work waiting for the clock to hit 5. It's 89 and partly cloudy here in Delray Beach, although I imagine we'll be getting the Orlando weather soon.

I personally would like to be sitting at Crockett's getting ready for some college football.

 

[bigdisneydaddy]

The camping forum is sooooooooooo dead on Fridays

I have an entire holiday weekend off so I am trying to make the best of it, limiting my computer time and trying to get some honey-do's done. So far I washed and waxed her truck, took her bike to get it fixed, got a part for my old car project (one for me) went shopping (yes I got more beer) and have the grill going right now so I can start dinner. I am THE MAN (unless of course you read the CB and then I am just another aberrant thinker).

Scott

 

[Mr Man]

I love Labor Day weekend. I have 3 full days with the kids, have a full "honey-do" list (& I know exactly where to hide it too ), smoker is ready to go (brisket, pork loin and beer butt chicken), yard is already mowed, pool is cleaned, fridge is full of beer. Life is good.

Best part is..........

Sunday after next we will be in Disney World!
Have a full week at AKL coming up. Realize this may be a heresy on the Camping Board, but I want to see what is up with Disney Deluxe side of the business. Going to give DVC a fair listen too. We are going to do the Hoop de Doo on Wed (cuz I can't stay away from FW).

Sure wish Disney would consider DVC for the camper/cabin set. I'll just bet there is a serious Snowbird demographic out there that would eat it up. As booked as FW is, why would they bother though.........

Got a quick funny.

My oldest son (1st grade) came home from school today. He walked in the door and asked me, "Poppa, what's your favorite flower"? He didn't wait for my answer and said "Pansy"? and then ran away laughing. Guess you had to be there, but it was funny.


Got one more (somewhat salty- if easily offended, just roll your eyes through this.....).

My oldest son (yet again) came home from school last year (K-garden). He walked in the door and kicked me squar in the shins (hard too). He then looked up at me and asked, "Is that your n*ts"?

hehehe......funny now, but I'm sure we will pay for it all in therapy someday.

Have a great weekend.

Regards,

 

[clkelley]

Sure wish Disney would consider DVC for the camper/cabin set. I'll just bet there is a serious Snowbird demographic out there that would eat it up. As booked as FW is, why would they bother though.........

Actually, they do allow DVC members to use your points at the Fort now. You have to purchase one of the other resorts as your "home" resort, but it can be done.

 

[Mr Man]

Actually, they do allow DVC members to use your points at the Fort now. You have to purchase one of the other resorts as your "home" resort, but it can be done.

clkelley,

Yup, thanks. I did see that. DVC gave us this beautiful hard bound book and the campsites/cabins are in there as an option. Unfortunately, the point charges for non-DVC resorts increase every year, where DVC resorts do not (well sort of anyways). Still, it is attractive. Our plan right now is to buy into DVC at AKV for the minimum. And then just see what develops.

We already know that we intend to camp at FW every year for Spring Break. DVC is just to fill out the other yearly vacation.

At least that is the plan........

 

[Gatordad]

good news and bad news

First the bad.. I drank all the beer at crocketts, it's shut down like river country for good

good news, the mudslide was awesome.

the pizza is not thaaaaaaaaaat bad. I came from NJ/NY so i've had really good pizza. In a pinch, trails end could work

the sun is out, the birds are chirping and everyone is happy hunky dorey here at the fort. I found out the name of the pirate movie, its pirates of the caribbean

 

[happy_redhead]

Got a quick funny.

My oldest son (1st grade) came home from school today. He walked in the door and asked me, "Poppa, what's your favorite flower"? He didn't wait for my answer and said "Pansy"? and then ran away laughing. Guess you had to be there, but it was funny.


Got one more (somewhat salty- if easily offended, just roll your eyes through this.....).

My oldest son (yet again) came home from school last year (K-garden). He walked in the door and kicked me squar in the shins (hard too). He then looked up at me and asked, "Is that your n*ts"?

hehehe......funny now, but I'm sure we will pay for it all in therapy someday.

Have a great weekend.

Regards,

Thank you Mr. Man....as the mother of similar age boys...I'm glad mine aren't the only ones coming home with stuff like that!

 

[ftwildernessguy]

good news and bad news

First the bad.. I drank all the beer at crocketts, it's shut down like river country for good

good news, the mudslide was awesome.

the pizza is not thaaaaaaaaaat bad. I came from NJ/NY so i've had really good pizza. In a pinch, trails end could work

the sun is out, the birds are chirping and everyone is happy hunky dorey here at the fort. I found out the name of the pirate movie, its pirates of the caribbean

Have a cold one for me, Gatordad. 44 more days for me until I can tip back a cold one at the Fort.

My labor day weekend so far - stained the deck yesterday, mowed the office lawn today, filed a payroll audit for my insurance company today (the only reason I'm online right now).
Tomorrow - I get to fix a drain in the basement.

 

[djblu883]

well I'm having a pretty good weekend so far ...yesterday I went fishing and caught /released 3 small fish and one LARGE gator...I put a crab pot out but it got robbed by someone...who also moved it ..I smoked enough meat for the entire week and enjoyed a lazy evening listening to the rain..Today I put the crabpot out in a different place, took the septic carry tank to empty, and now I'm getting my DISFIX at Panera Bread before I go do laundry...tomorrow is time and a half work day for me...I'm staying in a tiny StatePark that is also a Bird Sanctuary so everyday is a good day!!!! My cat hasn't treid to catch any of the birds and is staying close to the camper..wonder if she can smell the Gators??? There are 6 who live out in the bay a few hundred feet from me....hope all are having a great weekend! Cheers! Janet

 

[clkelley]

Looky, Looky, Post 5000!!!!!!

 

[ftwildernessguy]

Well, labor day is half over and I have labored. I fixed the basement drain today - just waiting for the cement to set before I test it for leaks. Went for a scooter ride and I was dead in the water a mile from my house. So there I was, taking my ride apart by the side of the road. Fortuneately, it was just a loose wire on the coil, so I was up and running in about 15 minutes. Can't wait to get back to work.

 

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

Looky, Looky, Post 5000!!!!!!

Whoo hoo - congratulations!!! Trying to give Rhonda a run for her money, eh? Only 4,880+ more to go for me. hahaha!

Love your T@b, by the way -- I keep thinking my MIL should get one. She really wants to start camping, but it would just be her pulling the trailer & such. She turns 70 next month but still full of life & energy. (moreso than me most of the time).

 

[disney6family]

Congrats, Carol! BTW, love the design on your TAB - read all of your blog so I can do our trailer before we go next year!

 

[Colson39]

Well that was a much longer weekend than I expected. Seemed to go on forever, and trust me, I'm not complaining. We never did end up going to Disney, figured we're going to Vegas in a couple weeks then a month after that going to Disney, so didn't really need to.

Also, we booked Halloween at the Fort next year!! We're staying Wed - Sunday, next year Halloween is on a Friday!

I haven't been to the Fort for Halloween in yearssss, in fact, the last time I was probably about 12 years old.

 

[Colson39]

P.S. Is Thanksgiving 2008 really booked up already? We tried calling over the weekend and they said they couldn't book anything because it wasn't in their system yet. I've seen the chat flying around the forum, and someone said they were just able to book it, but is it already booked up??

If so, I can't believe it's getting so full this far in advance, it's really getting crazy at the Fort!

Edit: Nevermind, I guess it is, I just tried online and it was all booked up. Man, it's never been booked up this far in advance, too many people finding out about the Fort!!!

Well, looks like it's time to start doing the dial-a-day adventure