GradyBunch 11 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I am a first time trip reporter but long time lurker on this thread. I have really enjoyed reading about everyone's experiences on here, especially since I live 650 miles away from the Fort and only get to go down once a year. We normally go down in October for fall break but switched to the spring this year to take advantage of DD9 who turned 10 in April. Plus it's supposed to be cooler in March, right? Ok, so here we go. In true Breaking Bad / Terantino style remember this photo...it will come into play later under the "bad luck" category (Roll opening credits) The father in law helped with cleaning the the day before we left, he gets huge kuddos for #1 helping and #2 it was low 40's and dreary. Look close and you will notice all the mud on the driveway due to the fact that my yard was soaking wet and I apparently forgot how to avoid my lawn when backing the TT. Reese and Minnie were happy to get moving Fast forward to Saturday 10:30am. We normally go the back way in and avoid toll roads..this time we paid the tolls and went through the main entrance Notice how sunny and beautiful it is compared to the dreary Tennessee weather...good luck already! unloaded the golf cart and drove around the fort for a little bit before getting everything unpacked. those of you who have seen this pic before know it's my complete fav. Ok let's rewind again real quick. I booked a preferred site in the fall for this trip and we really wanted to upgrade to a premium loop...I called once a week every week but was unable to get upgraded (another good luck alert) The guy at the gate had me at hello...I asked if there were any premium sites available and after looking he asked "Which loop do you prefer?" :banana:And thanks to one of the threads on here, I immediately blurted out 600! Site 619 was really nice. We loved the shade and how close it is to the meadows. Reese is also thrilled, mostly with the fact that she buddied up with neighbors really quick. Not unusual for her as we are normally introduced as "Rylee and Reese's parents" You ever had a bad feeling when you are getting the campsite set up? Yea, well I got that feeling when I turned the water on from outside and walked around to the door and heard a sprinkler type sound from inside under the sink. *runs to turn off the water* Pause...the week before the trip I dropped the camper off at our local dealer to get it serviced and specifically asked them to check the sink because it had a slow drip in it last season. Sometimes proper planning does not produce results... Anyway, the next few hours are kind of a blur and include the following: - Trying to fix a water leak but just causing more water damage- Teaching Rylee and Reese the "f" bomb (parenting fail)- A nice, but severe, finger gash from the cabinet.- Almost losing consciousness on the way to the comfort station - My wife coming into the men's room to clean my wound and douse me with cold water But no time for any of this pain crap, we are at the happiest place on earth and have ressies for Ragland Road at 4:45...took some ibuprofen and put on some fairy band aids and we were off to DTD. We got there a few minutes early and requested a table near the stage. As good luck would have it, we got on the first row. Facepaint and "I danced at Ragland" sticker Time to head over MK to take advantage of a few fastpasses and this thing they call memory maker. You ever do a MM Share? It's pretty cool and saves some serious $$$$ Anyway, look at this cool fairy stuff And 7DMT...Rylee's face is the same in every coaster...Reese, not so much. Keep this in mind Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I'm in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Bear…Rob 42 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 You had me at "losing consciousness". IN! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blm2003 2 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I'm in, Looks like you guys enjoyed your first evening despite the rocky start. Looking forward to more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GradyBunch 11 Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 You had me at "losing consciousness". IN! The nice green grass at the meadow on the way to the CS was calling my name. I don't do blood well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GradyBunch 11 Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I'm in, Looks like you guys enjoyed your first evening despite the rocky start. Looking forward to more! Rocky Start from Rocky Top....that should be the title! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 On board and waiting for the rest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GradyBunch 11 Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 On board and waiting for the rest. BTW, we drove by your site while we were there...started to stop by, but I was a lurker at the time and didn't want to be a creepy stalker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 BTW, we drove by your site while we were there...started to stop by, but I was a lurker at the time and didn't want to be a creepy stalkerYou should have stopped...lurkers always welcome too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sherryberry 35 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Great start on the trip report! You have a great looking family! Sorry things started out not-so-great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FW Rendezvous 5 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 First trip report "sign-in" for this guy!I love where all this is going, and I could almost picture Robin Williams shouting "TURN IT OFF!!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Bear…Rob 42 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I could almost picture Robin Williams shouting "TURN IT OFF!!"Now that would make me pass out!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I'm in! Looking forward to hearing about the rest of the trip! Sorry for the early injury, love the face painting on the girls and the pictures... super cute!! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WannaBeImagineer 98 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Great start! I like your writing style. Hope you got the leak fixed. WBI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GradyBunch 11 Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Hey look, I learned how to multiquote You should have stopped...lurkers always welcome too! Definitely will in the future Great start on the trip report! You have a great looking family! Sorry things started out not-so-great. Thank you. It was nice to get the bad stuff out of the way on day 1. You know, the whole "eat your frog first thing" mentality First trip report "sign-in" for this guy!I love where all this is going, and I could almost picture Robin Williams shouting "TURN IT OFF!!" First, I have been racking my brain trying to remember this scene. Help! Second, pretty sure that I wasn't near as graceful as I was skipping over stuff and jumping hitches I'm in! Looking forward to hearing about the rest of the trip! Sorry for the early injury, love the face painting on the girls and the pictures... super cute!! :) Thank you. It get's less painful, I promise Great start! I like your writing style. Hope you got the leak fixed. WBI My wife will love this comment. She is a teacher and I am an accountant, her style is correct and my style is more RNE (red neck english) Oh that leak...that's on day 3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FW Rendezvous 5 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 "First, I have been racking my brain trying to remember this scene. Help!"Ahh, the scene is when Robin Williams is attempting to hook up his sewer line for the very first time on the rented RV.The 2 guys helping him show him how to connect the 2 sections of hose using a "Y" coupling.As he holds the "Y" coupling up high, the sewage begins to crest right in front of his face; "TURN IT OFFFF!"Hahaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michele j 9 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Looking forward to reading more. Like someone else mentioned, I like your writing style Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Great start. Keep it coming!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I'm in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jenvp 2 Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm in Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Your off to a good start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGHFiend 140 Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Good start. Love the crew cab, and anyone who washes the truck no matter what the weather! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm in. Page two bragging rights. Your off to a great start. You have a beautiful family. Ragland Road first day rezzie. Winning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvccamper 32 Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Great start! Hope there's more good luck than bad luck in your trip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Great start and what a way to overcome problems, go to a great place to eat!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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