GradyBunch

I think this is your best bet in a long time too.  And all streaks eventually end.  Frankly, I'm surprised that the Gators still have this one left after all the damage that last guy did to the program.

 

I watched a bit of your game against Oklahoma, and all of the Gators first two games.  Your team is far superior to the Gators.  At least at this point in the season.  What I don't know is if Butch has it in him to coach y'all to a win in the Swamp.

 

Go Gata.

 

TCD

We in Vol country know all too well what it's like to have damaging coaches.  I'm afraid we have a Zook on our hands right now but hope that's not the case.  He's talking about following the "analytics" and still backs up the call to kick a friggin field goal from the 6 inch line when you have 245 lb running back....ugggggh

Regardless it always seems that the Gators have a breakout game against us...like the ones we used to have against Georgia.

Yes they did.

 

It looked great on TV.

 

And, of course, y'all were winning for most of the game.

 

Dang it.

 

If it makes you feel any better, this should be finally be the year that y'all will whoop the Gators.

 

TCD

I'm not so sure about that (neither is volnation)

We coach not to lose in big games.

I do think it will be an awesome game though, they just announced it's the 3:30 CBS game.

Just like the old days 

But all that said, it was an amazing game to be at.  The fans really showed up

I'll bet.

 

I hated to see y'all lose like that.

 

Especially to that crybaby/hater Stoops.

 

TCD

We did too...weird that the OU fans were awesome and travel very well, but the OU players and coaches were @* (less than reputable)

Stoops and his team showed their lack of class, so I now have a big 12 team to root for that goes well with my NFL team...OK St Cowboys!

He's 40!  He's a Man!!!

Dang, nobody has anything to say after this weekend's games?

 

It wasn't pretty for a lot of the teams rooted for by Fiends.

 

But, Go Gata.

 

TCD

It still hurts too much to talk about...I'm just in stage 4 of the emotions...got at least one more to go

Same here - just had to cancel.  Site 55 is now  open for that weekend if anyone would like to change. 

 

 

At least its just a month till the FORT!  

Make it a trivecta...fastpitch softball tourney announced last week for that weekend.  Yuck

So glad you started this topic!  The in-laws are joining us for our trip in March and MIL may need one so she doesn't overdo it.  Any helpful tips on type of scooter, etc will be appreciated.  Looks like they are anywhere from $125 per week to $325.  Yikes

Love their Fish and Chips and beer selection. It's a must stop for us when at Epcot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Too bad they don't offer an egg souffle with bbq sauce...

While I can't speak on what it is like at Disney during a hurricane, I can tell you that CS was very accommodating for last minute cancellations due to inclement weather.  On September 25th, 2004 I was on the phone with them around midnight cancelling our honeymoon plans (the next day) due to hurricane Jeanne.  Full refund for everything.

We drove to Charleston, SC instead (the only place we could go from TN and avoid the storm) and stayed at the Governors House Inn for a few days.

Not too shabby.

Even though we all hated that they thinned out the trees between the sites over the years, and removed others, it's better than this happening...

 

Tree crushes camper with Wisconsin family of 5 inside

 

 

 

http://www.fox9.com/news/11813234-story

Wow...the 3 year old slept through being knocked out of bed by a tree in a pop up camper...that dude is a stud

Just as a matter of being polite, I always try to move on quickly when I know others are looking for a place.  So while the girls we're taking a potty break before moving on with our day I noticed a frazzled looking couple with I think three or four littles ones searching for a spot to sit while the rest of their crew continued to place their orders and bring food.  They looked like they might be about to have a minor crisis with food stacked on a tray and little ones squirming...  I caught moms attention and told her that we'd be going in just a few and that if she didn't mind hanging out with us for a couple of minutes they could have our table.  She thought that was a fine idea, and I checked my little good deed for the day off of the list.

 

This is awesome, thanks for being one of the "good guys"

Good lookin' report

Good lookin' mickey lamp

Very well done so far!  I'm in

Reese on EE with the white knuckles shot for the win.

 

Glad you finished the TR. 

Glad I got to read it.  Reese is a very brave little girl.  Good going kiddo!

She is a good sport too (thankfully) as she is able to laugh at herself just as much as we did.  To hear her say "that was awesome" from the walk off the coaster to the pictures and then see the pictures...That!!!

Just caught the end of this!  Great trip!!

 

Yes... AK DOES seem hotter than any other park; we think that every time we're there!

 

Your youngest on the coasters... bless her heart.  Those are some priceless pictures :)

 

Yep... packing up is such a sad, sad day.  I'm already dreading it and we don't get back "home" for another couple of months!

 

Thanks for the report... great job!! :)

Ugggg, yea the packing up. Not a good thing at all.

We are in beach trip mode right now and the only good thing about packing up after that trip is that the next 3 Fort trips are booked

welcome...this is one of the best forum ever.

Welcome LA

I second TCD's advice on site selection.  This thread may give you a better idea on the "less desirable sites"  

http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/10165-list-of-less-desireable-sites/

This thread explains it better than I ever could: http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/13826-how-to-get-a-discount-on-annual-passes/

Perfect, this is exactly what I was looking for.

If my math is correct, as of today I could save $181.02 on 4 AP's by getting the 10 day hopper + water park option.  Not too shabby if this still works.

This thread explains it better than I ever could: http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/13826-how-to-get-a-discount-on-annual-passes/

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you.

 They will take your tickets, punch some keys to find out what you paid for them, take your information from your Drivers License, take some more money, and give you your Annual Passes. 

Since I am el cheapo i have to ask this question.  If you purchase say 10-day tickets from an outside vendor - 

1) can you also upgrade those tickets? and

2) If so, when disney is calculating how much more you owe them, do they know how much you paid for them from said outside vendor?

Congrats and wonderful decision!   I love your truck.

Now just need to work on that front license plate 

Go Vols!

Thank you for all the great advice and after a ton of discussion, we are attempting 3 trips next year, yikes...We booked Christmas 2016 this weekend and have decided to customize the trips to make them unique.  How exactly are we doing that?  Not sure but planning is half the fun.  I think we will definitely feel more freedom while we are there now due to the AP's which will open up some different dining options.  

Ok, first off, you are correct....the Karamel Shop absolutely puts crack in all of their caramel.  

 

Secondly, good call on the Tonga Toast.  That's some good stuff. 

 

Third....what is it about that Pocahontas that seems so familiar?  Her face looks more like some college girl selfie in Instagram than a Native American princess.  

 

And finally.....this is a beautiful picture.  

Thank you DIT...and yes, she had a familiar face to say the least.  She had dark hair, does that count as Native American now?

And this is less real than a mouse suit?   :lmao1:

lol...much less

We did five trips on our last AP from Maryland. Each trip was different focused and we had a blast.

Good point. How did you make them different focused?

Now that I'm retired and David can get out of work any time he wants, we won't go to the Fort for less than two weeks.  And, considering the $600 or so cost in fuel to get there, it only makes sense to stay longer instead of making more trips. So this fall we have 4 weeks reserved.  Then I hope to attend WWW 2016, and we hope to go back to the fort in the fall of 2016 for four more weeks.

Congrats on living the absolute dream :-)

I read an article earlier this year on the 4 times that you must experience Disney;

1) Kid

2) Teen

3) As a Parent

4) As a grandparent

I love going as a parent and look forward to going with a larger gradybunch as a grandparent.  Completing the circle.

Good stuff

Looking back, I just realized I made three trips on my last AP.  Hope to do three more on our upcoming AP.  If everything goes as we hope, we'll spend about 9 weeks at the fort next year.

And we're about the same distance to the Fort...hmmmm

I agree completely, this is why we spread our trips out to every two-three years. we want each trip to feel sort of like the first time.

We also like to travel more to different places and want to head West in a couple years. When I was growing up we went to Colorado every summer from NJ for three to four weeks. I want to share that with the girls as well.

 

Best Regards,

Norm

Absolutely...variety is the spice