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fladogfan aka Gretchen

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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Travisma in Peppermint Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich is back   
    Didn't see this listed on any blogs/posts, but the delicious ice cream sandwich was back at Dino-Bite Snacks in AK.
    It's big enough for two to share and a bargain at $6.99.
    We were too busy eating them to take pictures!
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to ThemeParkCommando in I'll just leave this here   
    I think it would be easier if Disney just did not allow the party of the maskless people to get the picure, but did allow a fully masked party on the same ride to have theirs if they want it. 
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Duane in We're on Site 706 Until 12/15   
    Gwen they didn't card him because of his age, they probably wanted to do a credit check so you could complete the mortgage papers on what that wine was gonna cost!
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to keith_h in We're on Site 706 Until 12/15   
    While I've got a ways to go to get to my 70's I've been carded as an obvious senior as well. Its usually a new cashier trying to do everything by the book. To needle them a little bit tell them after a certain age it is no longer a compliment to be carded for that well deserved container of alcohol. 
    Wish we could go to the Fort but it doesn't look like we will be going for quite some time due to family changes. I have become the daytime caretaker of DD2's 3 month old while she is at work and she doesn't have oodles of vacation time so Rene and I can take off. We did suggest we could take granddaughter with us but I can't repeat the response here. So until some future point our camping trips will be limited to places we can get to within and hour or two on a Friday evening.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to CCIntrigue...aka Gwen in We're on Site 706 Until 12/15   
    The weather must really hate me!  I've been miserably cold the entire time we've been here.  Wishing I'd brought my heavy coat.  Yesterday I wore thermals, a turtleneck sweater, a sherpa-lined hooded sweatshirt, and still froze.  I just hope you're enjoying this, Gretchen!
    My aunt and uncle lived in Lakeland before they passed away.  They never admitted to having cold weather down here.  They just called us whenever we had snow and laughed and told us how warm their weather was!
    If you all need a good laugh, my 72 year old husband just got carded at the trading post when he tried to buy a bottle of wine!
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Travisma in Can you get to wilderness lodge by golf cart   
    Mask wearing isn't just to protect the wearer, it's to protect everyone around you also.
    Just like you can't tell if someone has a disability by looking at them, you don't know if the person next to you that you breath on while not wearing mask has a compromised immune system.
    Someone posted on a FB page, the Fort is being treated like the rest of the Disney Resorts (whether we think it makes sense or not).
    Anytime you leave your room (site) and go into the public areas, you have to mask up except for certain circumstances that are spelled out to you when you book, arrive, and see the various signs around the properties.
     
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to dblr....Rennie in Joe Rohde announces retirement.   
    My oldest son is a HUGE Yeti fan ( coolers of course ) and he thinks this is the greatest idea, he has a whole collection of Yeti products to the level of what I would say obsessed, he is lucky that most of the times he either gets them at 50% off ( Pro deals ) or wins them thru a raffle site. I won't complain he gave me one for my birthday one year and was even filled with Bison meat.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to fotofx....Steve in Can you get to wilderness lodge by golf cart   
    I am not a big fan of masks..... But... It is Disney's property and Disney's right.. Anyone who does not want to follow Disney's rules should stay home. Your rights stop at the property line.
     
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Travisma in We're on Site 706 Until 12/15   
    I love FL weather (most of the time) but as I get older the heat is getting harder to handle.
    I'm looking forward to the cooler/lower humidity weather coming this week.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Travisma in Joe Rohde announces retirement.   
    Smart thinking, there could be a light up board next to the repaired Yeti saying this fella is sponsored by Yeti Coolers!
    Your photo pass could have a Yeti Cooler sitting next to you with a link to their website and a special AK discount!
    And all of the ride cars could have a Yeti sponsorship decal on them like NASCAR.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to rjpete in Joe Rohde announces retirement.   
    The Yeti will not be fixed because no one will pay to get it done. I suggest that "Yeti Cooler" company get onboard for a chance to make a name for themselves.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to fotofx....Steve in HELP Can not retract levelers   
    Yeah I loaded it with options. Plan on this being my last one and hopefully I am not going anywhere for awhile. I wanted the bunks and the two full baths. Both baths are being done in the porcelain instead of fiberglass. Also lots of small stuff, solar, dishwasher, etc.
     
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to fotofx....Steve in HELP Can not retract levelers   
    Called several but no one called back until the evening.

    I actually fixed it myself. I could hear it clicking but no movement. I beat the solenoid and motor with a crescent wrench and it suddenly worked. Obviously not a long term solution but I was able to head home.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Grumpy and Grandma in Where Country Bears Came From!   
    And Black Bears aren't always Black nor Grisslies always Brown.......
    Black bears can be black, blue-black, dark brown, brown, cinnamon and even white. Grizzlies, likewise, may range in color, from black to blond.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to rtguy007 in Disney Den....   
    A while back I asked if anyone had an old Fort Wilderness pennant that they would want to part with. While I didn't have any luck here I was able to snag one after a very long and exhaustive search. Now one may ask why I wanted a pennant from the 70s but I had my reasons. I am doing a redesign of my den since I am pretty much working from home for the foreseeable future.
    We built and moved into our new house in 2015. Since then the den has been the go to crap catcher room and it was a mess. After banishing the wife and kids from the tables we had setup for them to do their work, I redesigned my den. And redesign I did. While I am not ready to post pictures of the entire room, I am ready to share one of my most prized possessions.
    After some crafting work with a shadowbox, here is my daily reminder of the Fort....

    For those wondering, I was able to locate both the pennant and an unopened bolo tie of musket mickey that was used as part of the cast costumes around the Fort. While those displayed nicely the crown jewel is the red Fort Wilderness sign. I was lucky enough to find it in an online sale of items that were removed from service at Disney. This particular red sign was used on the bus directional billboard at Hollywood Studios right outside of the gate. I snagged it as soon as it hit the sale listing.
    Needless to say I am very happy with the turnout. Now to find my railroad spike that I was gifted from TCD a few years back. It's in another part of my collection and I need to add to this display. At that point it will be complete.
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to DinDavie in Where can we get reservations?   
    Thanks I'm going to do all three, call the suggested restaurants direct, and check out Disney Dining.  I'm also going to disinvite the vegans to make the party smaller and then get a birthday cake from Publix and have it at the camp site.
     
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Tri-Circle-D in 28,000 jobs to be cut. Calif is being blamed   
    What a stupid thing to brag about. The chance to be recalled to a part time job that pays a bit over minimum wage with no benefits?  Gee, I’ll bet those castmembers are glad about all the union dues they paid for the union to cave in and kiss Disney’s ass. I’m sure the part time workers all have huge savings accounts they can live off while they’re waiting around for two years to be recalled.
    Disney is doing exactly what they want to do. Their financial experts made a long term plan, and it’s playing out beautifully for them. Plenty of revenue is rolling in, and they are slashing expenses everywhere they can. It’s a brilliant plan. Money grubbing and heartless, but brilliant.
    TCD
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to lightbikes in 28,000 jobs to be cut. Calif is being blamed   
    Because destroying the union is a sure way to drive down the wages and leave "More money for the executives and shareholders,"
     -  as if 2020 hasn't been bad enough watching what is happening to all the cart members we've come to know over the years is so depressing 
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to lightbikes in 28,000 jobs to be cut. Calif is being blamed   
    Of course because why would they ever bother compensating people for the work they do.- unless you're an executive !!!
     
     
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Travisma in 28,000 jobs to be cut. Calif is being blamed   
    Disney has been slowly chipping away what made their brand special for years.
    People that have been going to the parks and the fort for a long time always post remember when this .....
    They are just accelerating it now.
    Even people that have only been going for a few years are seeing major changes.
    Has Disney been loosing $$?
    Yes they have, but so has about 70% of the companies and population.
    But I bet they are sitting on plenty of reserve funds that could comfortably take them past this mess without screwing over the workers and guests!
     
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to BradyBzLyn...Mo in UPDATED 10/6/20 ‘This is sketchy:’ Video shows manhunt for trespasser on Disney World island   
    I'd laugh at that but you're right!!!
    January it is!  LOL
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Tri-Circle-D in Permit Filed for Temporary Cast Parking at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, Possibly Connected to Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge Construction   
    I know bloggers need to drum up interest by speculating, but this probably really is only for installing parking lot lighting. They already have been using the cleared site for castmember parking. Now, they’re adding some light poles. That’s all. 
    TCD
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to BradyBzLyn...Mo in UPDATED 10/6/20 ‘This is sketchy:’ Video shows manhunt for trespasser on Disney World island   
    Um... I would happily pay $100 to camp on Discovery Island for a week.  Just sayin...
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen reacted to Tri-Circle-D in UPDATED 10/6/20 ‘This is sketchy:’ Video shows manhunt for trespasser on Disney World island   
    Seems like a pretty good deal for the guy. 
    I bet he comes back.
    TCD
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    fladogfan aka Gretchen got a reaction from BradyBzLyn...Mo in 28,000 jobs to be cut. Calif is being blamed   
    There is a lot of bitterness among the fired/laid off cast, i don't think a lot of them will even want to go back to WDW.
    I don't know if it is alright to post this here so, if not, take it down.
    Some of the let go cast have created a face book page to support each other and to hopefully sell some of their wares/services.
    The name of the group is "ear for each other".  It is a public page but only the fired cast are allowed to sell on it. Anyone can buy from it.  We all can comment and buy.   I believe there are cast from both coasts involved.
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