Travisma 1,317 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 They are checking for registered guests at the Meadow Pool!Of course they are only checking at the main entrance at the snack bar and at the backside past the bridge. They are issuing paper wrist bands, so I guess they will start patrolling poolside later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 It's a start! Hopefully they keep it up and only get more aggressive with the checks.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 This is not new, they do this and other things whenever there is a major holiday. Things will be back to normal next week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Unfortunately, it's probably just for show. Not real enforcement Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I think Fort management hired US Border Patrol to secure the pool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TnBob 311 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Unfortunately, it's probably just for show. Not real enforcementyou are probably right Carol, one year they were there early in the morning (I know Dave "what was I doing up early", I was fishing. Anyway, they (locals) had a whole set up in the pavilion and had taken over all the grills and just about had the whole one end of the pool area taped off for their own use and although people were complaining not a thing was done about it. Oh and not to mention the boom box playing loud the whole day, anyone for Salsa music? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 anyone for Salsa music? That type of music sounds like they take kitchen utensils and start beating pots with them. Then some guy who is not a singer, sings along with it.I do like Salsa on nachos though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 you are probably right Carol, one year they were there early in the morning (I know Dave "what was I doing up early", I was fishing. Anyway, they (locals) had a whole set up in the pavilion and had taken over all the grills and just about had the whole one end of the pool area taped off for their own use and although people were complaining not a thing was done about it. Oh and not to mention the boom box playing loud the whole day, anyone for Salsa music? Maybe the Fort is one of the detention facilities they are shipping the illegals to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 They are checking for registered guests at the Meadow Pool!Of course they are only checking at the main entrance at the snack bar and at the backside past the bridge. They are issuing paper wrist bands, so I guess they will start patrolling poolside later. That's great if they actually do the patrolling part later. Keep us posted! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Fuego! BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 It is certainly a nice change. :) (however short lived it may or may not be) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Today was the only day this week that they have been checking. I'll keep you.informed about tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Thanks! If I had to guess I'd say they might do it again tomorrow. Maybe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Checkpoint up today again. They wouldn't give my daughter's boyfriend a band because he wasn't on our reservation (he was a surprise) and since magic bands don't work I didn't think it was that necessary to add him. Meanwhile there were a whole group that had tables staked out behind the splash pool without bands. Tons of others didn't have bands in the pool area. Another group had taken over the entire picnic table Pavillion for a party. They had it construction taped off. The band girl told us we should head up to the cabin pool. Gee walk to the meadow, or take 2 or more busses to go swimming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 So.... having the bands to hand out = great! Not bothering to enforce them once you hand them out = FAIL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Not bothering to enforce them once you hand them out = FAIL I'm shocked, they've always enforced them in the past.Lets pretend we're cracking down on the free loaders, but we'll only do it during holiday weekends.It doesn't matter if the GM is the Lord or Joey, things stay the same.They did this last year they'll do it again next year.Anyone want to bet me that they won't be giving out wrist bands next weekend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Anyone want to bet me that they won't be giving out wrist bands next weekend? Um... that is a sucker bet if ever I heard one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Why can't they have a system like they do at Stormalong Bay? Oh, wait. I think I already know the answer to that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Seriously though. There is no reason they couldn't build a fence around the entire pool area including the pavilion. Have two entrances, and have a CM stationed at each one with a handheld scanner to scan your MB and give you a wristband. Different color band or each day. You only need the two CM's at the entrances checking as people come in and out for the wristbands. That's what they do at Stormalong Bay (although they have 4 or 5 entrances). And at the Fort, they wouldn't have to man those gates 365 days a year.....really only on holiday and summer weekends. They could kill the freeloader situation quickly if they did that. But if they did, they really would need to include the pavilion in the fenced area as that gets abused horribly and it isn't fair to paying guests. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 I have been to Checkpoint Charlie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 have a CM stationed at each one with a handheld scanner to scan your MB and give you a wristband. Different color band or each day. You only need the two CM's at the entrances checking as people come in and out for the wristbands. Why can't they just use the MB to open the gate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Why can't they just use the MB to open the gate? That would be better than what they have now. But all you need is one person being nice and holding the gate for the next person, who doesn't actually have a band, and who then lets all his freeloading family and friends in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 That would be better than what they have now. But all you need is one person being nice and holding the gate for the next person, who doesn't actually have a band, and who then lets all his freeloading family and friends in. I can see that happening once in a while, but you wouldn't get the hoards of freeloaders you do now. I don't think they have to keep them all out, just most of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 I can see that happening once in a while, but you wouldn't get the hoards of freeloaders you do now. I don't think they have to keep them all out, just most of them. Probably so. And once word gets out that it's not easy anymore, they'd likely find someplace else to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Probably so. And once word gets out that it's not easy anymore, they'd likely find someplace else to go. My problem solving philosophy has always been, solve the cause of a problem, not the results of the problem. Keeping them out of the pool area is the result of letting them in in the first place, don't let them in.In order to get in, you need to be a guest, or a verified friend of a guest, have a reservation for an activity, restaurant, or show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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