fladogfan aka Gretchen

I know Disney loves their data, but I am all for old school and stamping my paper tickets.

It can only be a win win for Disney.  People stand in line to get cups of water, taking up the CMs time not to mention everyone waiting behind them.  Plus, since the CM can't take your bottle/cup over the counter, they have to waste a paper cup or 2.
Funny that if the soda machines are in the open like a few park QS or at the resorts, you can fill your own cup or bottle.
Now they need to have some ice machines nearby.....

Sorry to hear about the total on your RV but it is good that the manufacturer will replace it with a new one. Since the new floor plan doesn't suit you as well do they have one that does? I think with the dangerous design flaw your original trailer had they should be somewhat flexible on the replacement. After all the types of failures you've had could have cost them much more if there had been injury or death involved.

So... as I've mentioned, many issues with our Keystone.  A couple large ones.  I was anxious about sending the rig up with a transport company, but I knew that the kids and I would have to drive up there (from Atlanta), to pick it up and the thought of making that drive twice was exhausting.  Gave in and the transport company picked it up.  The driver was actually really nice (I posted on this under "what did you do to your camper today").
It's been 8 business days with no update... until this morning.
Keystone has decided that fixing our rig is not a good idea; so they are sending us a brand new one.   Good customer service, I give them kuddos for that.  Kind-of sad because I'm an emotional thing and we have personalized this rig and traveled across the country in it, twice.  Many memories.  So, feeling sappy.
Before the transport company took the rig, we empty out 85% of our possessions, but because I was planning to drive up and pick it up, I left items (bedding, dishes, waffle iron, some bathroom stuff etc).  Keystone said they'd move it over to a new rig, but I think I'd feel more comfortable doing it myself, so that's where we're at.  If possible (depends on his work schedule), I think I'll leave the kids and dog at home with Tom so I can push myself and make it up in one very long day (I'm hoping they'll let me sleep in "our" rig), then I'll come back the next day.
Ugh... not looking forward to any of this. 

I have found that the pool water is pretty good.  Add a little iced tea mix if you like.

Heavy duty Depends

If it reclined you could take it camping and just leave the tent at home.  LOL!

Thanks, I made a deal with her not to get it, I took her horse back riding at the Fort instead.

Rock Springs/Kelly Park is small and quiet. County run, not sure about pets

Didn't hear anything about not picking up rocks and no we did not do the Dog Sled. Gail had it planned when we went with them in 2015, but it got cancelled. 

Will post updated pic tomorrow with lights in!
im slightly obsessed 
 

The only feasible law suit from this could come from the other park guests that had to witness and intervene in this abysmal situation.  And, unfortunately, they won't sue the folks at fault because Disney has the deeper pockets.

Thanks guys.  It has been rough because he was in his second remission and his heart gave out.  I got to say goodby via FaceTime.  It all happened so quickly.  
Thanks Jason for thinking of me.  When I can stop the tears flowing, I will copy the post I made Sunday night.  It took me a while to find the words.  Chris (supergeek) picked up his ashes today.  When I get to the house on Friday ( I am in Huntsville for teacher training and I also get to hang out with Rick and Carol) I will probably have another good cry.  He was my best buddy and we had many trips to Dunkin for coffee and a donut.

Yes they are. 
He punches the girls straight in the face. No one comes to help for 5 minutes.  I don't care if they were in the farthest reaches of the parks, there should be way more security. 

This would make a GREAT Memorial Day Fiend Grand Gathering spot though. We need to crank that campout back up!!
 

Besides sweet, competition.  Too bad it's not at the new one.
Might make Disney start to pay attention to the Fort.

Margaritaville resort now has a campground open. $85 a night is still pricey, but it is roughly half of the Fort. Looks like they have golf cart rental...not sure if private carts are allowed. The water park and beach area looks pretty nice, and you can actually get in the water!
Edit...just called them. Private carts are allowed and you can take them from the campground down to the water park and restaurant areas.
 
https://www.lanierislands.com/margaritaville

Thanks for all the kind words. My wife and daughter are having all kinds of fun making videos. And it's about as close as I will ever get to doing a trip report.

Correct term and no we haven't experienced any on our cruises.

I don't disagree with you. I keep trying different times of the year trying to find a slow time and the fact is it just doesn't exist anymore. But I know several families that have had to throw in the towel due to how expensive it has gotten.  I really think they need to build a park half way between Disney land and Disney world. I think that would help more then a 5th gate. 

Hah!
Disney math...
Glass of wine $15
Snacks $10
Wood "art" $20
Disney "experience" $24-$44

Fear not, Jamboree fans!
https://wdwnt.com/2019/06/breaking-disney-states-country-bear-jamboree-will-not-close-at-walt-disney-world/?fbclid=IwAR1eg2lzRNupDeLWQDAIkmSZx5Kh4suG3EaNpbxd4yB_4BtyHCuFFdBZaJo
 
BUT... there seems to be this strange thing happening recently where even-more-outlandish-than-usual rumors are hitting the interwebz - often from the very site I quoted that from - and they of course go uber-viral and people go bananas.  That part isn't all that unusual - except maybe for the frequency that such "insider info" rumors hit that particular site, but what IS unusual is that Disney has actually made public posts refuting some of these lately - most notably this one and one the other day about the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room. Disney usually lets these things play out.  Not sure why they've jumped into the fray recently, except that maybe that the rumors involve attractions that have been around for ages and that longtime Disney fans really would go bonkers over if they changed them drastically or removed them altogether.
Meanwhile, the site publishing the rumors is likely getting a BOATLOAD of traffic off these.
As our fearless leader says, things that make you go hmmm.....

In the "definitely NOT a rumor" department, if you want to get another chance to the Main Street Electrical Parade, pack your bags and get yourself a plane ticket - it's coming back to Disneyland this summer...
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/06/summer-shines-even-brighter-at-disneyland-resort-with-return-of-main-street-electrical-parade/?CMP=SOC-DPFY19Q3wo0627190703190018C&fbclid=IwAR0U4ZQKxHp7Pa1wpgJreaIyqn_sd5alzNuhcfJQ_HpLkrd-e5YbVNTo0Wc

Correct, he built DL because of the way that fairs and carnivals were going, with the hucksters, and drunks.