momof3kids-Yvonne

Sometime's when it's time to turn the page to another chapter in life, we resist mightily.  We are supposed to move on to a new, exciting phase in our lives, but we can't get there if we hang on to the past.  Perhaps your last RV purchase was that....it was time to move to the next chapter but you weren't ready and you were hanging on to what was.  I know I tend to do that.  But now it's time to jump with both feet and find out what is in store for your family.  I bet it'll be every bit as fun and fulfilling as those camping trips to the Fort....just different.    I hope you stick around here to let us know what you are up to, and how your family is doing.  

Just echoing what was said above... stick around!  We're in the same boat as you (and many others):  prices have pushed us out.  Ugh, that's tough to say but it's where we're at.  Now we try to camp locally and just eat on property.  Even without your camper, your comments are welcomed and wanted!  We Fiends have to stick together!!

ONCE A FIEND!  
ALWAYS A FIEND!
You can’t get rid of us that easy!
like Dave said you don’t have to camp at the fort to be a fiend. 
We all share a love of the fort, Disney’s, and the friends we’ve met there and here on this forum.  
Please keep posting. You’ve got years of experience and wisdom to share.  

You're still a FORT FIEND... We haven't camped for 2 yrs, but everybody's still stuck with me posting....😂

Not quite. We haven't moved on so much as we have evolved. All of my daughters currently live in the Orlando area, and the twins are full time Disney employees in junior management positions. The twins have an apartment with a dedicated daybed for overnight guests, so our on-property stays have been greatly reduced. In the last year, we've been to Disneyland twice and taken two DCL cruises.  And we have made a lot of day trips to the parks  
Like Travisma mentioned in his comment, it's a huge PITA to stay at the Fort these days. It's hard to get a reservation, and the cost is outrageous. We've had a few quick cabin trips in the last year at CM rates, but even with the CM discount, those are overpriced. 
Like Carol mentioned above, photobucket made it a lot harder to post a photo intensive trip report. 
Our most recent cruise was earlier this month. I have enough photos for a short report. I will try to find the time to get a report going. 
TCD

Have fun!  Wish I could be there.

Us....with a batch of wings.

So this dog is living at the Fort free of charge, getting food handouts and not having to work for months on end?  If you had figured out how to get away with that, would you want to be caught? 

We'll have 3 speedy golf carts.  They'll have to catch us first...
 

The week is finally here. The Wild Womenz arrive on Thursday. 
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These are great! 

Fort Logo with pine cone and sprig!
 Available by PM only.
 

I saw this and wish that I could get more parents to understand.  Kudos Coach!
 

Claudine's aunt lives in Severna Park now, but she used to live right in the heart of "Ballimur" (Baltimore for those of you not familiar with the accent).  We usually end up over there when we visit...

unless it's with one of these...

Dear Lord, please don't feed the Dave

Seriously?!?!?!
Happy Birthday all you fabulous Fiends!!!
And thanks again to Jen and Chris for creating this wonderfully wacky not-so-little-anymore sandbox for us all to play in.

I'm always out in front of you folks.  Try to keep up.
  

Happy Birthday Snarky!!! and once again, Dave, member #1 is the first one to reply 🙂

My wife is making some pretty cool ears.  Her Etsy store is called Trip toppers, and recently she finished these fort themed ones.  She really does a great job and is fast at getting them out. I will be posting them as she makes them.
If you would like a link to purchase, please pm me.  
If you have any suggestions for others you would like, they can absolutely be made just for you. 
Thanks!
 

Yes, I live in Georgia. Less than 2 hours from DeSoto.

Please join us if you are able. If you do just let me know what site you book. 

Oh how I love DeSoto! And the dinner in the lodge is extremely inexpensive. Wine is like $2 a glass. Seriously. It's like walking into 1979.

We are booked!