4Brians.....Todd

I bet it's wishful thinking for the garage to be long bed four door dually friendly. I always have to hike a mile after parking.

I think there are a lot more of us "long bed four door dually" owners than Lou wants to admit. And I completely agree... it's what I need to pull the camper, but parking for everyday use can be a huge PITA.

Thanks for the pics. We were at the fort, but EMH at Magic Kingdom until 3a.m., with a 4a.m. bed check, completely negated any chance of me making it to the golf cart parade...

Someone lock me up...I have officially lost my mind. We've always been "4th of July people" at the fort. But we have also discussed trying to get down for other holidays.

We're in Enfield, NC on our way home after two weeks at the fort. Two very hectic weeks, during which DW Linda sees and hears a little too much chatter about Halloween. Suddenly I'm on the phone, and by later that evening, our 10 day passes have become AP's, and we're booked in a cabin from 10/25 until 11/2. Checked every which way...no campsites to be had. That's OK, we can travel much quicker in the Tahoe, not pulling the 5er.

"You know...we have AP's...we might as well come down and see the Christmas decorations!"

Oh hell yeah, why not? Book that too! After all...we've got passes!

She's working on that right now. Someone make it stop already...

Gwen...was going to check for you last night. Walked out the door, and my BIL met me at the steps with a cold beer. DW says I'm just like Doug..."SQUIRREL!"

Just picked the tape measure up off the table again. Ours is 48" square.

Hey! Can somebody please send me...oh...ummmmm.....never mind...

Try Jacksonville North KOA. Just off 95 at exit 1 in Georgia. That's our normal stopping place. Easy off/on 95. We'll be pulling in there the evening of the 23rd (Sunday) then on to the fort Monday morning. About 3.5 hours from there to the fort, depending on traffic.

We did it for my daughter's 7th birthday. She absolutely loved it. I guess that's what counts, huh?

That said, it's not referred to as "Bibiddi Bobiddi Broke" for nothing...

DD just advised me that we leave in 12 days. I need to quit goofing off and seriously start getting ready!

We typically make 2 stops headed south from central Pa. DW isn't comfortable pulling the 5er (she can, she'd just rather not) so we "vacation" down and back. No rush. Our first stop is Fayetteville/ Wade KOA off exit 63 in NC. Second stop is Jacksonville North KOA, which is actually off exit 1 of I95 in GA. Both are very clean and easy off/on for I95. We get to both early afternoon. The girls use the pools, I just relax, walk the dog and stretch my legs after driving. Two stops takes a lot of the stress out of our travelling. 2 young daughters and a dog in the back seat can be fine, but it can also give you a headache if someone is having a bad day.

I also like the fact that our last drive is just from Jacksonville to the fort. A short day of driving and I can be sitting at the fort enjoying a cold one.

Great pics. Don't know why, but I just love the shows on the castle. They always amaze me. Thanks for sharing.

Not really a "brag", at least not entirely..

DD's are both very good swimmers. Trophies and medals are adding up quickly in our house.

But they wanted to try something different this summer, so they have been practicing in the yard.

DD8 thought she was not only learning the game, but catching on to the lingo.

Imaging dad's pride today as she cut across the field yelling "Throw it! I'm wide open! Throw the ball! I'm wide open!"

She's playing softball........

Ok, but who's counting?

Apparently me.

Errrrrr......I meant...."No one, ma'am. Sorry..."

STALKER!!!!

I'll check with DW. She checked next year's school calendar and saw a long weekend at the end of September. She was hoping that would work, but maybe I can talk her into the 16/17 weekend. Looks like it's only about 5 hours from here...

One big question. Have you been to Disney before?  Are you planning lots of time in the parks, or spending lots of time at the Fort?

 

Will you have bikes? Are your children a good age to ride bikes around the Fort?

That's 4 big questions...

If all I'm carrying is a .380 (which is rare) it's in a pocket holster in my right front pocket. It would never fall out. If you're carrying a weapon, you have the added responsibility of making certain it is secure.

I'm not getting into the debate about carrying/not carrying in the parks. People are very passionate about the whole subject, and I'm not going to waste energy arguing online.

I love surprises like this! This is actually a very good one...going so far as to pack everything up and move! That may be worth bonus points!

Our surprise this year is that DD8 and DD10 have no idea that my sister's family, including their two favorite cousins, will be joining us for the 2nd week of our stay. I can't wait to see the reaction when we happen to run into them at the fort!

We'll need an update after you get resettled. Let us know everyone's reaction!

Pam...what dates are you booked this year? We're leaving PA on June 21st, we'll be in 500(hopefully) until July 8th. Hope to see youthere!

DW suddenly had the idea last night that we should come to the fort for Halloween this year. 2 trips in one year? She's lost her mind...

She jumped right on and checked for space at the fort...

NADA...

I firmly believe that a valid permit in your home state should be honored nationwide. In 27 years of law enforcement, there was only one time that I arrested anyone with an out-of-state permit for carrying, and that was because he was using a .50 caliber desert eagle to make his way through traffic in a construction backlog! Apparently things were not moving fast enough for him...

The thought process for the guys that worked for me...as long as you didn't commit another firearms related crime, and you had a valid permit from SOMEWHERE, you were OK. Hell...don't do anything stupid, and I'll never know you're driving through PA with a gun. Have a nice day!

My current status as a recently retired LEO allows me to fall under the nationwide carry law, and I take full advantage. I don't carry where it's not permitted (like in the parks), but everywhere else is fair game. My personal opinion is if you have a permit and carry at home, why would you not want to be able to defend yourself in your "travelling home"?

Once again...personal opinion. Do not misinterpret as legal advice.

Hang one in your bus. Add a mirror ball and you'll have Disney's first rolling disco!

Kids... ask your parents what a disco is.....

We have T Mobile...  I'll look for that book!

We use one all the time. The title, aptly enough, is "The Next Exit". Covers all the interstates in the U.S., with listings for businesses, services, and attractions at each exit.

How's the saying go?

"Only the government could think you could cut a foot off the top of a blanket, sew it on the bottom, and have a longer blanket."

Yup...that pretty much explains it...

Have a great one, Donnie!

Yea but if I take off work Sunday night that means I need to work one day more before I retire in June and we kind of got the start of the trip planned.

You're not going ot be at the fort over the 4th, are you? I'd buy you a drink and we can celebrate retirement together.

June 24th - July 8th.

My sister and her family will be joining us the week of the 4th in Donnie's 5th wheel.

Should be a fun week!