Useless Facts/Chit Chat Thread

[PolynesianPixie]

Bonjour, mes amis! Nous allons voyager en Busch Gardens aujourd'hui!

 

[Momof626x3]

Bon voyage, Ami!

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Bon voyage, Ami!

Merci!

 

[2goofycampers]

gollyjeez,,houz ya'll'z specks me tuu undarstend , uh, ondersands, uh, nowhat yuz all be yak'n bowt wind me kan ownly no'z howz ta say tha A-merikan languewege! Mr.Goofy

 

[Colson39]

So, what did everyone think of the DIY RV show that took place at Fort Wilderness, the one that was on this morning at 7 AM EST on the DIY Channel?

I knew when I read the info that it was going to probably be less Fort than I had hoped, and it wasn't all about the Fort, but it had a nice 10-15 minute stretch that was about the Fort or at the Fort.

Things I noticed:

1) Wow, the electric plug puller? The second we saw that, I called my mom and when she answered she said "I'm already online looking for it"....lol. She loved it, because she has a lot of problems at times pulling the plugs out. It just was something we had never seen before, they might be common, I don't know, but it was new to us!

2) I love when the family that they highlighted went to the Fort, and the wife says to the camera "It's so easy pulling in and out of the sites". I about spit out my orange juice! I was like hah, how much did they have to pay you to say that...lol. Of course, I also remembered about 5 minutes earlier when the host is telling them about their future campsite, and about how it's a "pullthrough". So of course they loved it, they had one of what, 6 or 8 pull through sites? They should try putting them in some of the smaller loops....lol.

3) No mention of the golf carts except for a cut away shot at the end! Blasphemy!!

4) I don't know if I missed it, but I didn't feel like they did a good job of explaining the Meadow or Settlement trading posts. I don't remember hearing any mention of the Hoop Dee Doo, Crockett's Tavern, or even the buffet. Once again, I might just not remember, but I would have liked to have heard more about that part.

5) They did a great job explaining all the activites, which was nice. I think it's probably the most informative section of a TV show, as far as Fort activities are concerned, that I've seen yet. Just like Samantha Brown's show on the Travel Channel really exposed decorations at the Fort, I think this show really exposed a lot of the activities.

6) Anyone notice that site 301 was featured?? I couldn't remember his name, but once I saw the camper, and then they panned a bit to the left and I saw the blue tarp covering the jacuzzi, I knew instantly what site it was....lol.

Overall I would give this show a 8.5 out of 10 for Disney nuts. There is a portion of the show in the beginning that really isn't Fort related at all (it's mainly about helping a family go through the process of renting an RV). After that, there is a nice long segment that really highlights the activities available at the Fort. They cover a lot of ground with their camera shots, and you really get a "feel" for the Fort and it's inhabitants.

Your local Fort TV Critic

Chris

 

[PolynesianPixie]

gollyjeez,,houz ya'll'z specks me tuu undarstend , uh, ondersands, uh, nowhat yuz all be yak'n bowt wind me kan ownly no'z howz ta say tha A-merikan languewege! Mr.Goofy

I'm headed to busch gardens this weekend. And I'm happy about that! The spanish speakin' dude was just greeting everybody.

 

[loveDmouse]

So, what did everyone think of the DIY RV show that took place at Fort Wilderness, the one that was on this morning at 7 AM EST on the DIY Channel?

I knew when I read the info that it was going to probably be less Fort than I had hoped, and it wasn't all about the Fort, but it had a nice 10-15 minute stretch that was about the Fort or at the Fort.

Things I noticed:

1) Wow, the electric plug puller? The second we saw that, I called my mom and when she answered she said "I'm already online looking for it"....lol. She loved it, because she has a lot of problems at times pulling the plugs out. It just was something we had never seen before, they might be common, I don't know, but it was new to us!

2) I love when the family that they highlighted went to the Fort, and the wife says to the camera "It's so easy pulling in and out of the sites". I about spit out my orange juice! I was like hah, how much did they have to pay you to say that...lol. Of course, I also remembered about 5 minutes earlier when the host is telling them about their future campsite, and about how it's a "pullthrough". So of course they loved it, they had one of what, 6 or 8 pull through sites? They should try putting them in some of the smaller loops....lol.

3) No mention of the golf carts except for a cut away shot at the end! Blasphemy!!

4) I don't know if I missed it, but I didn't feel like they did a good job of explaining the Meadow or Settlement trading posts. I don't remember hearing any mention of the Hoop Dee Doo, Crockett's Tavern, or even the buffet. Once again, I might just not remember, but I would have liked to have heard more about that part.

5) They did a great job explaining all the activites, which was nice. I think it's probably the most informative section of a TV show, as far as Fort activities are concerned, that I've seen yet. Just like Samantha Brown's show on the Travel Channel really exposed decorations at the Fort, I think this show really exposed a lot of the activities.

6) Anyone notice that site 301 was featured?? I couldn't remember his name, but once I saw the camper, and then they panned a bit to the left and I saw the blue tarp covering the jacuzzi, I knew instantly what site it was....lol.

Overall I would give this show a 8.5 out of 10 for Disney nuts. There is a portion of the show in the beginning that really isn't Fort related at all (it's mainly about helping a family go through the process of renting an RV). After that, there is a nice long segment that really highlights the activities available at the Fort. They cover a lot of ground with their camera shots, and you really get a "feel" for the Fort and it's inhabitants.

Your local Fort TV Critic

Chris

I liked the show. I have it recorded on the DVR. The first trip we had planned to the Fort ( a few years ago) I heard this show was coming on and I was all excited. Could have been more Fort stuff for me but I was happy to see anything.

IMHO- Nothing beats Samantha Brown's last show. That was great all they showed of the Fort. Her first show was what got me wanting to go to Disney in December then we got the rv and went to the Fort and the rest as they say is history.

The electric plug puller is that the one with a handle on it? (It has been a while since I looked at the show sorry) If it is we got one not too long ago and boy is it nice. Those plugs were so hard to get out. Not any more!

 

[ntsammy5]

So, what did everyone think of the DIY RV show that took place at Fort Wilderness, the one that was on this morning at 7 AM EST on the DIY Channel?

Is this on again? I missed it. I'll do a search when I get home an the DVR and set it to record. Sounds worthwhile. There's another Samantha Brown special on 4/11 at 9PM on Travel Channel that might be good too. I love watching her!



EDIT: Just found it. Looks like no showings in the near future:

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_drvr/episode/0,2829,DIY_25037_43782,00.html

 

[AuburnJen92]

Is this on again? I missed it. I'll do a search when I get home an the DVR and set it to record. Sounds worthwhile. There's another Samantha Brown special on 4/11 at 9PM on Travel Channel that might be good too. I love watching her!



EDIT: Just found it. Looks like no showings in the near future:

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_drvr/episode/0,2829,DIY_25037_43782,00.html

I think I dvr'ed it. I can burn you a dvd if you would like. I haven't watched it yet.

 

[ftwildernessguy]

Is this on again? I missed it. I'll do a search when I get home an the DVR and set it to record. Sounds worthwhile. There's another Samantha Brown special on 4/11 at 9PM on Travel Channel that might be good too. I love watching her!



EDIT: Just found it. Looks like no showings in the near future:

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_drvr/episode/0,2829,DIY_25037_43782,00.html

I'd vacation with Samantha Brown any time.

 

[Rhonda]

Have a great time Ami! Have a beer for me, and pet the horses! (Are the horses still there? I haven't been there in a couple of years)

 

[RvUsa]

Oh, here we go again... Poor Samantha, always getting threads started about her... LOL

 

[Colson39]

Is this on again? I missed it. I'll do a search when I get home an the DVR and set it to record. Sounds worthwhile. There's another Samantha Brown special on 4/11 at 9PM on Travel Channel that might be good too. I love watching her!



EDIT: Just found it. Looks like no showings in the near future:

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_drvr/episode/0,2829,DIY_25037_43782,00.html

I'm not sure, it was posted here yesterday that it was on this morning, that is the only reason I knew. I would think it would probably be on again, you might have to do a search on the show for tht.

And yea, Samantha Brown and the Travel Chanel have those 4 shows coming out starting April 11th like you mentioned. It's a new one every week and it runs for a month (4 episodes). I think it's mainly going to be more general Disney stuff (plus I think the first episode also talks about Disneyland????), hopefully they talk about the hotels a bit and get to the Fort. She really did do an amazing job on her Holiday Decorations special that had that nice large section about the Fort in it. I agree, probably the best TV coverage I've ever seen on the Fort, as a whole.

 

[ftwildernessguy]

Oh, here we go again... Poor Samantha, always getting threads started about her... LOL

I just think she's a nice girl that seems to have fun wherever she goes. I assure you, my interest is purely platonic.

 

[RvUsa]

Yeah, I would like to platonic her... oh never mind, that doesn't work.

 

[disney4dan]

I think I dvr'ed it. I can burn you a dvd if you would like. I haven't watched it yet.

I, for one, would love a copy of the show if possible. I don't think we get the DIY network on our current cable package (setting our priorities on saving money for all things camping!)

Saw the Samantha Brown show at the fort and loved it. Didn't have a spare VHS tape ready (yes - I heard those gasps, we still use a VCR) to record that one.

 

[ftwildernessguy]

Yeah, I would like to platonic her... oh never mind, that doesn't work.

I wonder if she drinks beer? I bet she does, but I bet not domestic - she probably likes Mexican beer with lime, and not out of the bottle - I bet Sam (as she has asked me to call her) has to have a glass and sips it, no chugalug from her.

 

[RvUsa]

 

[ntsammy5]

I wonder if she drinks beer?

or kungaloosh. I'd like to ....... oh, never mind .... if I continue on that theme I'll get a lot of points and get the thread locked up.

 

[ftwildernessguy]

or kungaloosh. I'd like to ....... oh, never mind .... if I continue on that theme I'll get a lot of points and get the thread locked up.

Oh, I'd bet money that she would like a Kungaloosh with old FWGuy. She definitely looks like the frozen fruity drink kind of girl.