BigTom 76 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I checked out of 1506 this morning. Group checking in has reserved the whole loop, according to the person I talked to they have 600 people coming in today. They were setting tents up all over the place and had a pile of firewood you couldn't have fit in a pickup truck. One comfort station for 600 sounds crowded. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 600? That better not be right. Or you're going to be cozy. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 You are not saying 600 people are going to be on the 1500 loop, That would be nuts. that's 28 people per site and yea that's more than crowded. It could be done in the 2000 loop but I would not want to be there. If you meant that there would be 600 people total checking in to the fort today then that's probable an average holiday weekend Friday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Holy crap on a cracker! I think we're going to need some Fiend on the Scene reporting on this one for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 One comfort station for 600 sounds crowded.that would be half a comfort station. 1500 share with 1600 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Any word on how long they're there for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Holy crap on a cracker! I think we're going to need some Fiend on the Scene reporting on this one for sure.Not only on the cracker but in the crapper. I can only imagine trying to keep up with that CS clean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Any word on how long they're there for? Those are definitely weekend warriors. I remember being bounced from the 1500 loop a few years back on this exact weekend for these people. They had their food catered. I'll bet it's the same group. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 that is a lot of crap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Any word on how long they're there for? Those are definitely weekend warriors. TCD A whole loop for just a weekend? Seems like a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 A whole loop for just a weekend? Seems like a lot. It happens all the time. Local churches, cub scout groups, etc. often take over entire loops for long weekends. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 A whole loop for just a weekend? Seems like a lot. It happens all the time. Local churches, cub scout groups, etc. often take over entire loops for long weekends. TCD Lucky jerks who live close enough for that crap. I mean- yeah, that makes sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Lucky jerks who live close enough for that crap. I mean- yeah, that makes sense. Unfortunately, you got the jerk part right. These people aren't there to camp. They're there to party. And there is a disproportionately high number of jerks in those groups. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 He said the group was Pro Dad and it is their 4th year there. Had 100 first year, 300 2nd year, 500 last year and expect 600 this year. Had one site taken over by a pro catering business. They also had a few sites in 1600 for rvs. I think this has something to do with Tony Dungy. I am glad I was leaving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Mercy... so thankful that we are not there. It might not be horrible, if Disney put them in the 2000 loop by themselves... but doesn't sound like this is what has happened, in years past. I hope Disney enforces some rules. I know that's hopeful, but not probable... which means that some innocent families will, sadly, be inconvenienced Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 This definitely needs a fiend on the scene. And pictures. Lots of pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 He said the group was Pro Dad and it is their 4th year there. Had 100 first year, 300 2nd year, 500 last year and expect 600 this year. Had one site taken over by a pro catering business. They also had a few sites in 1600 for rvs. I think this has something to do with Tony Dungy. I am glad I was leaving. Yup, that's them. They took over 1500 this same weekend last year: http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/12110-big-party-ahead-in-1500/ Grumpy reported that they were a respectful group. That's nice. But it's not nice for the greedy Fort managers to pack too many people on the 1500 loop. Phooey. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 But it's not nice for the greedy Fort managers to pack too many people on the 1500 loop. Phooey. TCD Respectful is great, but sheesh!! At least if they'd put them out in 2000 they'd have had the whole CS to themselves and wouldn't have impacted anyone else. I don't see how it's possible they aren't going to impact the 1600 loop also. And I shudder to think of the condition of those CS this weekend... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I believe that is a Christian group. Tony is a great guy. We used to live down the road from him when he was coach of the Colts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 When Tony's son died it was a huge shock. His testimony is great as is his conduct on and off the field . If this is that group a lot of dads will be encouraged and lifted up this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 When Tony's son died it was a huge shock. His testimony is great as is his conduct on and off the field . If this is that group a lot of dads will be encouraged and lifted up this weekend. No doubt. I attended a big prayer meeting that Tony hosted the last time the Superbowl was in Tampa. He is an amazing man. And a great role model. But Tony isn't going to be at the Fort this weekend. It's a bunch of families from a charter (secular) school who belong to the All Pro Dads group. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Found this it is from a few years ago but gives a little insight. http://clearwater.platoacademy.net/frontpageannounce/allprodadcampingtrip-fortwilderness Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Found this it is from a few years ago but gives a little insight. http://clearwater.platoacademy.net/frontpageannounce/allprodadcampingtrip-fortwilderness Yup-that's their notice from 2012. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I couldn't find the current one but did you notice the cost? No wonder there is a huge turn out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I couldn't find the current one but did you notice the cost? No wonder there is a huge turn out. If you can divide the cost of a campsite by 20 or so, then it gets down right cheap! TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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