Roberta

It's been a minute. 🙂

Just a quick update to this story. Our beautiful girl, Addie, will be 6 years old in April! Time flies by so fast. Addie has been such a blessing to our lives, we love her very, very much. She is a joy to everyone who meets here, after they get over their initial fear. She looks very intimidating, running up to someone to say hello, but she is a sweetie, and that's all she is trying to do. 

She's such a good girl. I've had a fifth grandchild, my first girl, who is four years old now. She lives here on the same property with us and despite the enormous size difference, Addie has been taking orders from her since she was old enough to talk. 

Of course all of our grandchildren have been taught respect for our animals, since birth. They don't pull hair or tails, or get in animals' space. But Ms. Tiny-Mite does know Addie's commands and uses them effectively. 

As gentle and amazing as Addie is with children, and our friends & family, she is also a wonderful protection dog. NOBODY that she doesn't know will be allowed anywhere near the children. She's not crazy about strangers around us, either, but she behaves when we tell her to. 

I'm so thankful for both us and Addie that Andrew chose us to be her family. She does have separation anxiety, which was why she ate Andrew's new fifth wheel. 🤣 We are a perfect family for that because there is always someone here. We have three homes on our property now, with nine family members living here. Addie is very rarely alone, probably not more than an hour in the past couple of years. That would be difficult to do for most families. 

Anyway, thanks for listening to my brag post. We lost one of our feral cats on Saturday, so I'm feeling emotional about our babies. ❤️

 

It's been a minute. 🙂

Just a quick update to this story. Our beautiful girl, Addie, will be 6 years old in April! Time flies by so fast. Addie has been such a blessing to our lives, we love her very, very much. She is a joy to everyone who meets here, after they get over their initial fear. She looks very intimidating, running up to someone to say hello, but she is a sweetie, and that's all she is trying to do. 

She's such a good girl. I've had a fifth grandchild, my first girl, who is four years old now. She lives here on the same property with us and despite the enormous size difference, Addie has been taking orders from her since she was old enough to talk. 

Of course all of our grandchildren have been taught respect for our animals, since birth. They don't pull hair or tails, or get in animals' space. But Ms. Tiny-Mite does know Addie's commands and uses them effectively. 

As gentle and amazing as Addie is with children, and our friends & family, she is also a wonderful protection dog. NOBODY that she doesn't know will be allowed anywhere near the children. She's not crazy about strangers around us, either, but she behaves when we tell her to. 

I'm so thankful for both us and Addie that Andrew chose us to be her family. She does have separation anxiety, which was why she ate Andrew's new fifth wheel. 🤣 We are a perfect family for that because there is always someone here. We have three homes on our property now, with nine family members living here. Addie is very rarely alone, probably not more than an hour in the past couple of years. That would be difficult to do for most families. 

Anyway, thanks for listening to my brag post. We lost one of our feral cats on Saturday, so I'm feeling emotional about our babies. ❤️

 

How do we pay for the magnets?  Thanks.

Glad I could help

I would like to order a set. Thanks, Jason for sharing the link. I would have missed it. 

After a weekend of catching up on vehicle oil changes. Two Jetta's. golf cart, wife's Trailblazer, two dirt bikes and my service truck.
My wife came in the house super excited after work yesterday after she found the "hidden Mickey" I made for her to find on the garage floor.
OH BOY !! September 23rd can't come soon enough or she may need an intervention.
 

Yes, she has been there for a long time. I know of her, but haven't met her personally. There are some in the Fort interwebz groups that really like her, there are some in the Fort interwebz group that really dislike her.
Jason Adams is just as knowledgeable as anyone else, he participates and sponsors Fort Fiends.
Simply, he is THE MAN!!
(Please remove Hilda's phone number from you post, we don't want to be accused of allowing those that troll the interwebz and due harm to have her personal information).

I live in Lake City and we have some very nice state parks just a few miles off 75. 

Stephen Foster (not to be confused with the one in GA) is usually easy to get reservations at and has quite a few nice, big pull through sites so you don't have to unhook. It's 3 miles off 75. 

O'leno State Park is a bit more difficult to get reservations. Once again, just off 75. They don't have any pull through sites, and the Dogwood Loop is a bit tight. Magnolia Loop is much bigger for larger RVs and level. 

Paynes Prairie is in Gainesville, also just a few miles off 75. I've only camped there once, so can't remember the loop names or if there are pull through sites. 

All of our state parks will take reservations up to 11 months in advance. Late arrivals are not a problem, just call and get the gate code. 

Even for an overnight, I would rather stay at any of these than the "field" RV parks. Cheaper, nicer, and more safe - in my opinion. 

I'm not affiliated with this group, nor have I used their CentraCare facilities.  I have used Florida Hospital who runs the CentraCare offices and they are top notch.
I was looking into using one of these for my aunt who fell and cut her leg, but she was adamant about going to the ER (she's 99 and pretty set in her ways).
https://centracare.org/florida/
While I was checking hours, etc I came across this page which may be of interest to WDW visitors.
https://centracare.org/florida/visitors/
 
ORLANDO VISITORS
Don’t Let Illness Ruin Your Vacation
The absolute last thing you want to think about during your vacation is an illness. But if an unexpected illness occurs, Centra Care is practically right next door and just a phone call away.
Quality Medical Care at Your Place or Ours
Centra Care offers you fast, affordable urgent care services close to Orlando’s attractions. We can arrange for complimentary transportation to any one of our closest locations – call (407) 938-0650 for pick-up.
  Services Offered
Free Transportation – Call (407) 938-0650 for pick-up Adult and Pediatric Doctors On-site care of minor illness and injury for adults and children Open late 7-days-a-week, some locations open until midnight No Appointment Needed; Walk-In Medical Service On-site X-ray or Lab Services Most Prescriptions Filled On-Site Affordable Urgent Medical Care Most Insurances Accepted Major credit cards, traveler’s checks, and cash accepted Se Habla Español (click to enlarge)
  Locations Close to All Major Attractions
Centra Care is only a short drive to and from most area attractions, resorts and hotels! Note that hours are subject to change for holidays, call ahead for current hours.
 
This is probably the closest to WDW
https://centracare.org/florida/locations/lake-buena-vista-centra-care/
 
 

It was a lot of fun and not crazy. We only had about 300 - 400 TOT'ers. Didn't see any crazy traffic jams like I expected to see. Took the kids to four different loops and all were tame and easy. There were so many fun and friendly people. We even had a girl play a song from Beauty and the Beast on her violin for us. She was fantastic! That just shows how unhurried it all was. 

It's worth noting that those in charge seem to have intentionally toned-down the descriptions of some of the holiday events so as to not attract unwanted guests.  They used to list trick-or-treating as an activity on these schedules, and that just attracted mobs of freeloaders. 
Roberta, the Beach Bash should be a nice, fun event for your grandchildren.  Don't let the lack of more details worry you.  It's better that they don't broadcast everything it entails. 
TCD

They supply the shirts.
Don't remember exactly but I think around the $10 range give or take a couple of dollars either way.
 
And just saw this in the fine print
On Monday, October 30, there will not be a Movie Under the Stars, Chip ‘n Dale Campfire and Sing-A-Long due to alternative Halloween activities. See reverse side for details

The official Disney link has been updated for October- here's the movie and activity guide for October, 2017:
http://image.emails.disneydestinations.com/lib/fe9d15737d66047d71/m/8/PWR1FAKf.pdf
That link will take you to the actual PDF files Disney uses.
Here's some screen shots, including a zoom on the Halloween activities:



TCD

That would be great, but I saw or heard at WDW they had a Mickey pumpkin head bucket. 

I think this is going to be there also, but some links say it's just at Disneyland Nightmare Party.  Oogie Boogie Popcorn Bucket

Good to know about that CB, we almost stayed there in November, but I decided that I wanted power, so we continued on to Casey Jones.  We typically stay at the CB in Gainesville and have never had an issue, but CB is not as well lit as a Walmart or truck stop...so I can see a definite value in those.
 
Ironically, I had this same conversation with another RV owner earlier this week; he had experience vandalism to his unit, at an overnight stop ?

We will be there from 13-23 and have 2 nights of tickets, I can pick you one up that way he doesn't have to pay

Joining with everyone else in prayer. 

Those that dont collect or play the game prob are not that excited, but I'd be on the other end of you so my excitement is at like a 8 or 9.  AND i love the country bear jamboree

I saw this on facebook the other day. I was honestly shocked that it was happening to begin with. Who thinks this stuff up? 

Sometimes, when I read things like this, I wonder why I'm not that clever. Then I get my senses about me and be thankful my parents didn't raise me to look for ways to be a cheat or a thief. 

Its nice that they would comp a day, but comping a day doesn't return the lost family time that one comes to expect from Disney.  
Calling the cops wouldn't help.  You call the cops and the cops call Disney and still nothing happens.  If I was at the fort and issues like this went on for a whole weekend or longer I'd document it, photo, video and such while notifying security and document their reprocess and then turn everything over to the media.  A little bad press and Disney would quickly fix the issue.
Right now its a in house problem, no one outside the direct fort and this board are aware of the issues.  A 30sec story with a big YouTube news outlet, or even mainstream media and suddenly its priority #1 to get it resolved.  Remember how fast the fencing went up around the lakes?

I agree. If they were next to us I would make a lot of calls to security. Then if no action I would start calling Orange County. I think deputies rolling up to the gate would get Disney moving.

The problem is two fold, extremely high RV sales over the last couple years and cancellation policies are far too relaxed. 

It's Fortfiend's If we didnt have a thread get hijacked I think we would get confused.
Btw if you want I can add you to the list I maintain of clients looking to get campsites. I am a travel agent and sponsor for FF.net and would be happy to try and help you. Send me a message here or at [email protected]
Either way I hope you get in and maybe stop by to say Hi!

Golf cart parade, dog costume contest, trick or treat, special campfire movie with a surprise guest, pumpkin decorating contest