Big Kahuna aka John 71 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 On 12/28/2016 at 4:17 PM, Katman1356...Jason said: Potato Salad no problem. Cake will need me to borrow an oven. ;-) Did someone mention gram's potato salad ? I'm on my way.... Katman1356...Jason 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Update when we were at the Fort last month I noticed there were no hula hoops again so I asked what was going on and I was told Disney had decided they were too dangerous and too much of a hazard to be out so the hula hoops are no more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 1 hour ago, LONE-STAR said: Update when we were at the Fort last month I noticed there were no hula hoops again so I asked what was going on and I was told Disney had decided they were too dangerous and too much of a hazard to be out so the hula hoops are no more. That's ridiculous. What's next? Giving out plastic bubbles to every family with children? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 I grew up with hula hoops ... my kids grew up with hula hoops. Would someone explain what's dangerous about them? I don't understand. They are round ... they have no sharp edges ... they are thin plastic that would be hard to do damage with ... it would be difficult to break a bone or put out an eye with one ... Maybe they think someone might have a heat stroke using one in the hot Florida sun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 1 hour ago, LONE-STAR said: Update when we were at the Fort last month I noticed there were no hula hoops again so I asked what was going on and I was told Disney had decided they were too dangerous and too much of a hazard to be out so the hula hoops are no more. I agree. They are too dangerous. Just last week at Shady Pines 3 seasoned citizens thru out their hips. It was horrible! Mrs. Allen will be out for at least 3 weeks. They don't know who will be calling bingo next week. keith_h 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 1 hour ago, LONE-STAR said: Update when we were at the Fort last month I noticed there were no hula hoops again so I asked what was going on and I was told Disney had decided they were too dangerous and too much of a hazard to be out so the hula hoops are no more. Good grief...some days this world is simply too stupid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 9 minutes ago, twiceblessed....nacole said: Good grief...some days this world is simply too stupid. I agree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 Maybe more of a tripping hazard than actual hazard to the users? you should see the warning on Adam's lacrosse stick, it's pretty ridiculous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 17 minutes ago, Beckers said: Maybe more of a tripping hazard than actual hazard to the users? you should see the warning on Adam's lacrosse stick, it's pretty ridiculous. That's what I was thinking. Some body must have tripped on one. They still use them at the pool party. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 While I hate to see them gone, I understand the problem with them at that position in Fort Wilderness. That area gets crowded at times and the people playing with them are not concerned with anyone around them and leave them on the ground making them a tripping hazard. Some like me have had a problem affecting balance an it doesn't take much to cause a real serious injury. If they are going to have them there should be a fenced area not in a major walkway for them, I have had problems getting down steps and pass there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 So, first it was the fault of guests allegedly stealing or breaking the hula hoops. Now, its a safety issue. I think it's just another stupid decision from an idiot manager trying to justify his existence (and save a couple of bucks). TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Tri-Circle-D said: I think it's just another stupid decision from an idiot manager trying to justify his existence (and save a couple of bucks). TCD I don't think they even paid for the last batch. Wasn't it Carol that bought some and dropped them off to Ms Josie? If not her I know it was a Fiend. You can't get any cheaper than the guests providing the materials. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 7 minutes ago, keith_h said: I don't think they even paid for the last batch. Wasn't it Carol that bought some and dropped them off to Ms Josie? If not her I know it was a Fiend. You can't get any cheaper than the guests providing the materials. Jason and/or Beckers also brought her some Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhall 115 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 I blame helicopters parents Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThemeParkCommando 81 Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 My brothers and I used to 'lasso' each other with hula hoops. Kids running by, kid with hula hoop drops it over the running kids head, and he's clotheslined. We had fun doing this, but I'm sure when a strangers kid does it to your kid, it's not the same feeling. If you don't use the hula hoop as intended, then it does become dangerous. Sad to hear they are gone. Society is just too 'safety focused' these days. Ruin hundreds of fun interactions because of the possibility of one bad one. Just like with the alligators and the brain eating amoeba's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I heard they were going to replace them with Jarts Avatab.... Steve 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I heard they were going to replace them with Jarts [emoji38] That's one way to get a last minute table at the Hoop De Doo. Sent from my handheld doohickie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 2 hours ago, dblr....Rennie said: I heard they were going to replace them with Jarts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhall 115 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I heard they were going to replace them with Jarts Anyone up for a game? Why yes they really are mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 1 hour ago, bhall said: Anyone up for a game? Why yes they really are mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Careful the FDA, NSA, Helicopter Moms and 30 other 3 letter Guvment agencies are going to be breaking down your door in 3,2,1..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhall 115 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I need to find new rings for them. An old dog loved chewing on them for whatever reason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 2 hours ago, bhall said: Anyone up for a game? Why yes they really are mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I am going to be at the Gettysburg campground at the end of June for a FROG Rally you need to stop by with them for a quick game!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhall 115 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, dblr....Rennie said: I am going to be at the Gettysburg campground at the end of June for a FROG Rally you need to stop by with them for a quick game!!!! Send me a pm and I'll give you my phone number. I'll need to be reminded. At the end of June I'll most likely be involved in setting up the battle reenactment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 2 hours ago, bhall said: Anyone up for a game? Why yes they really are mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Even the box brings back good memories. We had the same exact set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, DaveInTN said: Even the box brings back good memories. We had the same exact set. This is the set I had growing up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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