trish321 3 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 We are going back to the Fort! You may have read about my previous trip here in my trip report titled: Pre and Trip Report: First time tent campers 8/17 - 8/19 If you are the kind of person who likes to watch people repeat mistakes over and over and laugh at them, you might want to go ahead and read that first. After our first tent camping experience at Fort Wilderness in August of 2012 we went back again in August of 2013 but with less people (and less drama). Our 2013 trip was me, my daughter who was 10 and my mother (I know, I know). My mother rented a tent from Fort Wilderness. It was kind of gross and moldy, but she knew this would be a onetime thing for her and she didn't want to buy a tent. Here a couple of pictures of that nasty thing: . Like I said, there was less drama this time, but it definitely wasn't as much fun. I didn't bother writing a trip report about this, but here is a quick summary: My mom didn't want to participate in any of the activities we did (swimming, fishing, going to the parks, smiling) so she mostly just demanded we drive her back and forth in the golf cart between the table she took over at the pool and our site so she could cook or clean. We had lots of food, and a VERY clean site…The end. So now it is 2014 and we are feeling the camping bug again. Actually we leave in a few days. So coming up next is my actual pre trip report… Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvccamper 32 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Wow! Here's hoping this years trip makes some better memories for you. Had to laugh that your mom didn't even want to participate in smiling.Have a GREAT trip!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Have a MAGICAL time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I'm in! If it's saying the extension isn't allowed, I have a guess... You're typing in Word and copying into this window. Right click and take the blue hyperlink off. Then you should be able to post pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I'm in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DramaMama .......... Janet 75 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I'm in! Love fellow tent camper reports! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CandJDisney..Chris/Jessie 4 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I'm in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I'm in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trish321 3 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Just trying to get the pictures in here... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Looking forward to the report! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Yay! I can see your photos. So that's mold/mildew inside that tent? Gross. Shame on Disney. That is one of the new model rental tents. They obviously took it down and stored it when it was wet. They should not expect a guest to stay in that. You should have called and asked for a new tent. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trish321 3 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I'm in! If it's saying the extension isn't allowed, I have a guess... You're typing in Word and copying into this window. Right click and take the blue hyperlink off. Then you should be able to post pictures. Thank you! That fixed it. Yay! I can see your photos. So that's mold/mildew inside that tent? Gross. Shame on Disney. That is one of the new model rental tents. They obviously took it down and stored it when it was wet. They should not expect a guest to stay in that. You should have called and asked for a new tent. TCD Yes, that was mildew...pretty gross. Glad I wasn't sleeping in there. I guess we just figured that was how they were, didn't even think to ask for a new one. It did stay dry, but it didn't have very good ventilation. For the price I felt like the few extra bucks it would have costed to buy a small tent would have made things more comfortable for her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trish321 3 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Pre Trip Well after I swore I would never go camping with friends again…I’m going camping with friends again. Go ahead, laugh. It didn’t start out that way. Initially it was just going to be me, my daughter and my husband. But my husband didn’t have such a great time on his first camping trip (ended up sleeping in the truck because he was cold) so he said he wasn’t going. My daughter and I did a secret little happy dance because we knew it would be more relaxing without him…he is high maintenance. Then my daughter let it slip one day to her friend that we were going camping again. Next thing I know I get a text from the mom asking if they can share the site. Yes, these are the same people we brought with us the first time. The vegetarian. Her 2 kids, one of which hit my daughter on the head with that plastic hammer thingy that you pound in the tent stakes with on our first day…sigh. But finances have been tight lately…so against my better judgment (and after she offered to pay for not only half of the site and half of the golf cart, but archery for all of the kids)…I said ok. I can be bought. This time there will be rules…and guidelines…and certain conditions that must be met this time. First, she MUST buy a new tent, not the one she brought last time that was missing pieces and took 3 hours to put up and had to be tied to a tree so it would stand. Second, she must set up all of her equipment beforehand to make sure it is all there and working and not broken. Third, her son may NOT hit my daughter with a hammer. Fourth, she must make a list and bring everything on it…no more forgetting the necessities. Lastly, I will be taking pictures and posting them online this time, so if you don’t want your angels to be on the internet, keep them out of my shots! Is any of this too much to ask? Time goes by and my stepson calls, he is coming to visit…hooray! Wait, he is coming while we are camping. So I ask him, would you rather spend the time at home with your dad…or with the fun crowd (us) camping?! He wants to camp. Well, my friend met the first condition I set forth and bought a new tent. It is a Walmart version of the instant tent. She even water-proofed it (I made her send me photographic proof). So that means that my stepson is going to borrow her old broken tent…whoopee! That’s ok because I am absolutely not going to forget my margaritas this time so all will be well. She also met my second condition and checked her equipment, which resulted in her meeting my fourth condition and the weird list below: We will find out what happens with condition #3 Once I told my husband that his son was coming with us…he decided he would try to come too. Oh boy…this is getting crowded. He doesn’t get to see his son often so will compromise…he will come over after work for 1 night…it’s a big step for him. So we went from 2 people to 7 in a matter of days. The more the merrier? I guess we’ll find out. We are all packed up and ready to go (we leave on Thursday morning). My friend is out shopping right now, hopefully she finds everything on her list (I think). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I have a bad feeling about this. Have you considered posting on the Prayer and Moral Support section of this site? TCD sherryberry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsey......Todd 134 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 The list looks interesting. It appears there are some items that might be used for some beer pong... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 The list looks interesting. It appears there are some items that might be used for some beer pong... True. And then there's the "Loud Spanish Music." They will fit in fine with the 2000 loop crowd. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 The list looks interesting. It appears there are some items that might be used for some beer pong...I believe that is for Trish's sanity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Northerngirl--Lori 5 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Sounds like this is going to be interesting! Have a great trip, cant wait to read your report! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I have a bad feeling about this. Have you considered posting on the Prayer and Moral Support section of this site? TCD :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PoorGABoy 4 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 :pc:This is going to be good...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Oh this sounds very interesting! I can't wait to hear more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lklasing 16 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 That list is hysterical. Can't wait to find out what happens, especially with your reluctant husband. I've got one of those too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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