Travisma 1,317 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 We were in 1511 last December, January and February - we had a friend in 1510 - every time it rained there was a lake between the two sites - sometimes bigger, sometimes smaller. But even between storms it never did completely dry out and stayed muddy. Thankfully we were both in Class Bs so didn't get wet. But the kitchen tents did take a beating.By the time we left, the lake between 10 and 11 had grown substantiallyThe big issue was we had a lake in the 1510 sand pad, and all of the others in the 1500 loop were dry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Did I miss the mention of the bus gate and magic bands?Best Regards,NormSent from my iPhone using TapatalkI guess I left it out of this version. At checkin, we were told that they would only work at the guard shack gate and not at the bus gate.My daughters band didn't work at the return gate, they had to buzz her in. Later she went to the bus gate and she said that she didn't even have to touch it to the reader, just had to get it close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Bummer about the rain again... and about the repairs/trash Glad to hear that (even so) it still sounds like you had a nice trip :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 I'm slowly adding pictures to my edited report, so make sure you,scroll back up to see them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Thanks for the heads up about checking for the photos. Nice looking family you have. Will be checking back for more. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Finally got all the photos posted. Scroll back up to the earlier post to see all of the them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Great trip report Thank you for sharing with us! The 10 year difference photo is priceless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Great trip report Thank you for sharing with us! The 10 year difference photo is priceless.Thanks, one daughter was missing, she was in the Marines at that time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Enjoyed the pictures! Crazy check out line. You have a good looking family and adorable grandchildren. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Enjoyed the pictures! Crazy check out line. You have a good looking family and adorable grandchildren.My granddaughter and I were heading to the Meadow TP when I took the picture. The main road in front of the TP was just as bad. We shopped about 15-20 minutes, walked back to 1500, and the line was gone. We pulled out, and the end of the line was right near the horse crossing just before the Outpost. Amazing how fast it cleared up. Yeah, they are pretty amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Finally got all the photos posted. Scroll back up to the earlier post to see all of the them. You were up late getting that done! Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Great job on this TR, Mark. I'm glad that you got the photos posted, and I especially liked the one showing a 10 year difference in the age of your kids. Amazing how that happens, and I'll bet you look exactly the same, right? I always say things have a way of evening out, so that means your are going to have great weather on your next trip to the Fort. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Congrats on finally being able to finish posting the pics. Good looking family. That check out line sure isn't something I would want to be stuck in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Great job on this TR, Mark. I'm glad that you got the photos posted, and I especially liked the one showing a 10 year difference in the age of your kids. Amazing how that happens, and I'll bet you look exactly the same, right? I always say things have a way of evening out, so that means your are going to have great weather on your next trip to the Fort. TCDI hope so too, or else there's going to be a lot of upset Trick or Treaters! My middle daughter put that photo together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Congrats on finally being able to finish posting the pics. Good looking family. That check out line sure isn't something I would want to be stuck in.It was surprising how fast the line went down. My wife had been reading some posts on how many campers were checking in on our arrival Friday, so we were preparing for the worst, but we got thru the check in process in about 10 to 15 minutes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Great report!Sorry about all the flooding. Another fan of crockpots and the crockpot liners here. Even DH is a fan of the liners. He initially said they were just a waste of money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Great report!Sorry about all the flooding.Another fan of crockpots and the crockpot liners here. Even DH is a fan of the liners. He initially said they were just a waste of money.If you have an Aldi's nearby, they sell their own brand and they are a lot cheaper than the name brand. I've even seen them at Dollar Tree, 2 in a box for $1. They are really nothing more than the oven roasting bags, just a different shape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhall 115 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Because of this thread I have learned about crock-pot liners. This is almost a life changing event. I will be looking for these momentarily as I have to go to the grocery store anyhow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 If you have an Aldi's nearby, they sell their own brand and they are a lot cheaper than the name brand. I've even seen them at Dollar Tree, 2 in a box for $1. They are really nothing more than the oven roasting bags, just a different shape. Good to know there is another option besides the name brand. I havent looked to be honest but will keep my eyes open now. Thanks for the trip report. Great looking family and having a good time in spite of the rain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhall 115 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I couldn't find any at Giant last night and when I asked a couple of the high school geniuses they employ they all said they never heard of them. Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I couldn't find any at Giant last night and when I asked a couple of the high school geniuses they employ they all said they never heard of them. Sent from my iPhoneThey are usually near the foil and brown in bags. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Do you all leave your crocks outside? I was concerned about critters or fiends seeking a bite ; 0) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Do you all leave your crocks outside? I was concerned about critters or fiends seeking a bite ; 0) I would never leave mine outside unless I'm at the site. Would be concerned with something/someone tampering with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I would never leave mine outside unless I'm at the site. Would be concerned with something/someone tampering with it. I second this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 That was my feeling as well. Thanks for the input. Hijacking for a minute. Gwen how is Kassie? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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