Useless Facts/Chit Chat Thread

[Us3]

Just thought I’d bring back the ol’ controversy about speakers behind the 300 loop that pipes in Wishes music. Last night we went out trail to the canal on the 300 loop and down toward the water to see Wishes. We stopped short when we saw the trail ride on the beach ready to watch the show (we were illegal’s on our cart). Well, let me tell you…it IS piped in. The music was LOUD. The “unknown” speaker is somewhere near where the old Swamp Trail begins, close to the bridge and small building. Dh is over there now with dd9 trying to locate and take a pic of the speaker for all of you non-believers, haha!

 

[auntie]

Oh man, I just got back from the emergency room - I fractured my left wrist.

Sorry to hear that..how did it happen? Did they have to cast it? Feel better

I just talked to Debbie and she's at the Fort by the pool and says it's not crowded at all -- maybe 75% full (FW not the pool). She just saw Rog and they're going to watch the movie -- Enchanted I think.

Lucky Deb! ..must be nice to live within close driving distance of the Fort.


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[lisa8200]

I guess that I really stumped everyone on the song that I posted.
Here it is again if anyone wants to try:

Darlin' through these clothes that I bought you no less
(Won't) get you what you need on
The trouble crosses and then
It's only your fixes that did never fit
No one's gonna make you cry for your love life tonight

I'm stumped...

 

[Rhonda]

Billy Idol - Come On, Come On.

 

[2goofycampers]

busy thread today

Jim sorry about the wrist.

Jen sorry about the job problems.

Ami..

us3... you go girl.

everyone else ... hello

 

[Shannone1]

Just thought I’d bring back the ol’ controversy about speakers behind the 300 loop that pipes in Wishes music. Last night we went out trail to the canal on the 300 loop and down toward the water to see Wishes. We stopped short when we saw the trail ride on the beach ready to watch the show (we were illegal’s on our cart). Well, let me tell you…it IS piped in. The music was LOUD. The “unknown” speaker is somewhere near where the old Swamp Trail begins, close to the bridge and small building. Dh is over there now with dd9 trying to locate and take a pic of the speaker for all of you non-believers, haha!

You just HAD to start it all up again...didn't ya ?? Just think....you could be the FIRST person with actual PROOF of the speakers.

 

[des1954]

Just thought I’d bring back the ol’ controversy about speakers behind the 300 loop that pipes in Wishes music. Last night we went out trail to the canal on the 300 loop and down toward the water to see Wishes. We stopped short when we saw the trail ride on the beach ready to watch the show (we were illegal’s on our cart). Well, let me tell you…it IS piped in. The music was LOUD. The “unknown” speaker is somewhere near where the old Swamp Trail begins, close to the bridge and small building. Dh is over there now with dd9 trying to locate and take a pic of the speaker for all of you non-believers, haha!

Thank YOU, darling!!! Everyone thinks I'm lying about the speakers.... just like they thought I was lying about the otters.

The speakers have been confirmed, and hopefully, we'll have photos soon to document their existance!!

Go to site 329, hang a right, follow the dirt road over the bridge and down to the beach to watch and "HEAR" the fireworks!!

 

[RvUsa]

I believe in speakers, but I didn't see one darned otter while we were there, so I think they are a myth.... Sorry Deb

 

[des1954]

Yes, we had two bad seasons, which they said had nothing to do with it...won 2 games in two seasons.

First of all Jen, this whole thing really stinks big time!!!

Second of all, when and howw did school sports become "all about the winning" and nothing about sportsmanship??

There cannot be ten teams in a division that are all #1!!! Someone must be the loser!! And that is a good lesson to learn for life, too! There will always be someone, bigger, better, richer, better looking... you get the idea. Ya just gotta learn to deal with it and be happy with what you have.

Now Jen, with all that you have going for you, get out there and find another school! Private schools need coaches too, don't they?? Sending positive thought waves your way!!

 

[des1954]

I believe in speakers, but I didn't see one darned otter while we were there, so I think they are a myth.... Sorry Deb

You and Gatordad... so skeptical about otters.

I'm simply crushed that you don't believe me!

DH & I took our bikes to FtW this evening. We stopped at the Food Court at Riverside on the way to the Fort for the Turkey dinner,,,, YUM!!!

Man,,, the occupancy at FtW is light!! We literally could have taken the MH over without a ressie & gotten in with no problem. We went in to T.E. to fill-up with soda, and not only was there no line of people waiting to get in, there were probably only 7 or 8 tables with people at them!! The HDDR was lining up for the second show, and maybe 40-50 people waiting. Scary.

On a GREAT note.... we did run in to BDR & his DD!! They were having a father/daughter evening & going to the movies to see Enchanted. He'll be leaving Sunday to go back to reality. That's a sad feeling, the day you leave FtW!

I know TiggerinBama is still at FtW & Us3, but I didn't see either of them.

After seeing BDR, we sat on the rear porch at MTP drinking coffee & listening to the sing-along from across the pond. The song leader wasn't Ms. Sundee, but she had a really sweet, folksy voice... and got everyone up to do "The Hokey-Pokey"!! I wished I had binoculars so I could have closed in on BDR to see if HE was doing the "Hokey-Pokey"!!! Knowing him.... he probably was!!

They are busy putting in light poles along the sidewalk between the 4-way stop and the front entrance. No lights yet, but they're sure to be coming! It's only taken them 37 years to do that!!

Okay.. that's my "mini" T.R.!!!

 

[Us3]

Ok, lets just say that FW "horsemen" have A LOT of accurate information!!! (much better than the bus drivers!!!) Dh and dd9 never found any speakers today!!! But never fear, we were on a mission! We stopped to admire Ike tonight (our favorite Headless Horseman horse from MNSSHP). He was giving carriage rides at FW tonight. DH started talking to the CM who guides the carriage, and he was full of information!

Apparently on nights when there are folks on the fireworks hayrides, they send a CM out to the little cabin near the beginning of the Swamp Trail to play the music from Wishes. He mentioned a generator and other supplies stored in the small cabin.

We drove our cart out through the 300 loop and out the trail to Bay Lake. There was a truck parked next to the small cabin. We parked the cart and soon heard a generator start up. We saw lights in the cabin and shortly after the music from Wishes was "booming" from the cabin.

The CM spotted us and came by to tell us we should not be there. We then saw our DIS friend Rog come by with a flash light. So I have backup to my story folks! haha

So there you have it! No speakers in the trees....but you do hear music loud and clear behind loop 300 on nights Disney has paying customers on the hayride!!!

 

[VACAMPER]

Just a quick question- Do most of you leave the refridgerator door open when your not using your camper. I always leave it open just to air out. Someone told me i shouldn't.

 

[des1954]

Sonya-

I've said it all along that the music came from the shed!!! It has been since 2006. The first time I heard the music for the fireworks behind the 300 loop was in 2001 (NY Eve). They had hard-wired speakers then & also NY Eve 2002. In 2003-2005, they had wireless speakers that were really crappy, and static-y, cut in and out & were just plain useless!! I guess they finally got smart & put the speakers in the shed.

I don't know about the generator for the speakers, Sonya. I thought they used the generator when they were pumping water in/out of bay lake into the canal system. I could be wrong, however.

THANK YOU for the confirmation!!! And glad you saw BDR & got his confirmation, as well!

 

[des1954]

Just a quick question- Do most of you leave the refridgerator door open when your not using your camper. I always leave it open just to air out. Someone told me i shouldn't.

Yes, I do & have done so since our very first camper with a fridge back in 1979. I always leave the door ajar & have never had any trouble. Why did they tell you not to???

 

[VACAMPER]

They like to give advice. No really i think because I had the freezer ajar as well, something about the hinges.

 

[des1954]

They like to give advice. No really i think because I had the freezer ajar as well, something about the hinges.

I've never had a problem. The doors aren't heavy enough to hurt the hinges, unless you leave them loaded with beer and soda. But who likes warm beer and soda??? Not me!!!

You have to leave the doors open for at least a couple of days to make sure all the condensation dries out. If you don't, you'll get mold. Just ask me... I know all about it! YUK!!!

 

[VACAMPER]

That's exactly why i do it. I was just second guessing myself.

 

[des1954]

Everybody..... go to "Picture of the day for the Fort" ..... page 592.... and see what ynottony99 did.

 

[2goofycampers]

Everybody..... go to "Picture of the day for the Fort" ..... page 592.... and see what ynottony99 did.

that is so cool.

 

[Shannone1]

Everybody..... go to "Picture of the day for the Fort" ..... page 592.... and see what ynottony99 did.

Good one !!