DL55 3 Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 This trip started in New Mexico in 2011..Ft. Wilderness or Bust.. The very first night it almost became a bust!Our first night was in Texas, since this was in late April we had out weather radio on. It went off for a tornado! This night was the only time our little TV actually picked up a local station and we watched the weatherman. Luckily for us, it was way up north of us and a small one. (We didn't really have any wind where we were). We made it through the night.. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DL55 3 Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Our trip took much longer than a normal Fiend trip I suspect. We had to stop every few days for this.. We also wonder all over Florida. Saw lots of wildlife.. Silly looking from the back.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DL55 3 Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Very friendly bandits.. Of course you can't go very far in Florida without seeing one of these.. After two weeks of traveling (I think we could get to Disney in 4 days without side trips).. we arrive and set up in 1521.. Although I'm not sure the truck will ever be the same.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 On board waiting for more, glad you left the "Dark Side".. :rofl2: and found us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daverene 14 Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Got to love love bugs NOT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeFortMama 43 Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Fun. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DL55 3 Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Oops, having problems verifying posts. lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DL55 3 Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 We didn't have many squashed bugs until we left John Penningcamp SP and headed to Orlando. Most of that was done in one day. lolWe liked 1521. It was close to the comfort stations, bus stop and tether ball. We didn't play though as DH is 6'2" and I'm 5'4", he'd just hit it over my head. If you have kids that need a nightlight, it was great as the lights from the meadows shined through the canvas. Once I closed my eyes all was good. :)We were there over Mother's Day, no AC but we used a fan and slept fine. We brought our bikes and rode around the campground with no difficulty or accidents. Next time I'll try harder to spend time in the campground. Never found the trail over to Wilderness Lodge though. DH isn't crazy about RD but knows we get more rides if we go. We did make a few.. The best Captain Jack (I just had to add this picture).. The reason I like to go in May.. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Bear…Rob 42 Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 First of all: :welcome2: First page IN! Great TR so far!!! Love the topiary pics! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 I'm in and on page one!! WOW Good start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DL55 3 Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 A sad note, saw Davy Jones in one of his last Flower Power concerts... He was my first "crush" back in 1967. Sorry the picture isn't very good. We had to go over and check out Harry Potter. I'm the short one.. OH, I had to have one of these before we left the Fort.. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DL55 3 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Well, that's a brief summary of our trip. We went up to St. Augustine to watch a golf tournament then headed straight home. Epilogue: A few months later we went out to pack for a trip to Yellowstone. The PUP collapsed, we weren't hurt but we now own this.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Great first report.Now that you've had the experience tell us about some of your adventures in your new camper. Remember not all trip reports have to be about the Fort and Disney. We love all trip reports. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Great first report!! Spot 1521, we've been there :) Fun when others have been in the same spots... great memories :) Congrats on the new camper!! I agree with Yvonne.... any trip is great for a TR. Glad you're here!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Great report! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Welcome. I can't wait till we are able to take 14 days to get to the fort. Love the new camper. Can't wait to hear about Yellowstone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disney4dan 68 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Love it! I would also like to see a TR about Yellowstone if you can. A few of us have been to Yellowstone and can't wait to get back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Welcome & great trip report, good luck & enjoy your new camper!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Welcome, We too have stayed on that site. we arrive and set up in 1521.. Love seeing old pictures of the fort when it still had some wilderness. Do you remember how many total miles you traveled for this trip? We have never done a really long trip it sounds like fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Great first trip report! Looking forward to reading about more of your travels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Great job jumping right in with a TR - and great thread title! :) Love the photos. Thanks for sharing!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diane+ not THAT monte 7 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Welcome ! Off to a good start , keep 'm coming . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DL55 3 Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thank you everyone.Not sure how many miles we traveled. We usually do 2,000 - 3,000 miles but that includes sightseeing. We did get to Yellowstone that year but it was via motels (we already had reservations at the Old Faithful Inn). We didn't think it was a good idea to buy a new trailer and leave in a week to make our reservations. lol I'll try to do a Yellowstone TR but it may be even more vague than this one. We get to Yellowstone every 3 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Great report! My parents are in Yellowstone now. I'm super jealous until I realize how much driving they are doing and I am happy to live through their pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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