February 2011 Trip Report From TCD

[mgsmom 9]

Great TR - great pics - great update! Love some Rocky pics! Boxers have that playful manner... and don't you dare try and catch them -we are not one quarter the athlete they are!

Really enjoyed the fog pics.

[Doggmeat-aka Todd 3]

Welcome back TCD, missed your reports.

[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

As always, loving your TR!

[kampfirekim 260]

I hate to see this report coming to an end... but I have enjoyed every twist and turn and every step through the weeds!

[vacamper 6]

I'm a little late to the party but great report!

[rdancemom... Pam 113]

Picking up DD21 at work today, we saw a dog that looked just like Rocky leaving the store. Of course, it wasn't Rocky... it didn't take close examination or rocket science to know that either... we could tell b/c this boxer was wearing a pink sundress with big white polka dots... :rofl2:

[North7... Jeff 2]

I hate to see this report coming to an end... but I have enjoyed every twist and turn and every step through the weeds!

The end of this report means the beginning of the next one will follow shortly... TCD mentioned he has another trip report in the wings once he's done this one :banana:

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

Welcome back TCD, missed your reports.

Thanks.

I remember you.

I hope to see more of your posts about the old days at the Fort.

As always, loving your TR!

CCI!

Good to see you here.

Thanks for checking in.

I already posted a couple of comments on your trip report.

If anyone reading along here hasn't read CCI's trip report, check it out. You can currently find it on the same page as this one, maybe just a thread or two in either direction.

I hate to see this report coming to an end... but I have enjoyed every twist and turn and every step through the weeds!

We are getting close to the end, but we are not there yet.

So don't go anywhere.

There is still a bit more to come!

I'm a little late to the party but great report!

Better late than never.

Welcome.

Picking up DD21 at work today, we saw a dog that looked just like Rocky leaving the store. Of course, it wasn't Rocky... it didn't take close examination or rocket science to know that either... we could tell b/c this boxer was wearing a pink sundress with big white polka dots... :rofl2:

Well, duh.

Rocky would never wear polka dots.

He prefers solid colors, and maybe occasionally a floral pattern, on his sundresses.

TCD

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

The end of this report means the beginning of the next one will follow shortly... TCD mentioned he has another trip report in the wings once he's done this one :banana:

You are partially correct.

I actually have three trip reports to do after this one.

But, this one is not done yet!

TCD

[Santa ... Shannon 160]

Ha ha! I LOVE getting emails titled "Tri-Circle-D added 42 images to the May 14 2011 Weekend Update album!"... good thing are always sure to follow!

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

Continuing with our story . . .

It is Monday morning, February 14th.

I get the girls up early so they can get their stuff packed and out of the camper.

And get ready for a rope drop.

They chose Animal Kingdom.

In the past, I have driven the girls to their park of choice on the morning of our departure. It works out great for me. I can then get packed up, and they are not sitting around being bored.

This morning they said they would take the bus.

So, I drove them to the Outpost.

An AK bus pulled right up.

And they were off.

On my way back to camp, I noticed that there was a big storage container parked off to the side near the golf cart drop off area:

I wonder what that is there for?

There were also a bunch of trucks lined up right behind the check-in lanes:

They were moving stuff into the storage container:

You can see a shelving unit in the the front of the photo, and a set of lockers there in the back of the storage container.

The stuff was being carried out of the upstairs part of the building situated in the middle of the check in lanes:

Let's try that one more time without the sun:

So what is going on here?

I accidentally wandered into that area once.

Honestly.

I was looking for the internet cafe.

This was a few years ago.

A castmember told me that it was in the building between the check-in lanes.

I didn't know that there was an entrance on the ground level in the front, and I had seen castmember walking up here. So, up I went.

It was just an office/breakroom area.

I think they were probably just replacing the carpet or something.

No big deal.

But, while I am here, here's another shot of the trucks parked there:

There's the storage container, way over there.

I would have parked it closer.

Here's some of the stuff that was moved out:

I stepped over to the Reception Outpost area.

They always have a great butterfly garden planted here:

The new banners for this year are up:

If you are ever looking for something to do at the Fort, there is some great people watching available from the rocking chairs you see on the porch up there:

You can see the work trucks from here:

Some more shots of the garden;

They use this big tank to water the flowers planted around the Fort:

Before getting going with the packing, I visited Trail's End for one more cup of coffee.

See that square slab next to the fence in these photos?:

There used to be a trash can there.

A trash can that still had Musket Mickey on it.

Did one of you take it?

I have seen this fellow around the Fort before:

I want his job.

Notice that he is getting ready to paint that barrel.

I don't think it was quite 9 am yet.

How long do you figure it will take him to paint a barrel?

I think you will be surprised.

We will check back on him later.

As I returned to my cart, I noticed this National Guard golf cart:

What is this about?

Who has a National Guard golf cart?

Are there National Guard recruiters on official business at the Fort?

If not, who is using this golf cart, and why?

Next up . . .

We will get packed up.

And that means it's time to go.

Just one more installment.

And this one is in the can.

TCD

[doodlebug....Cherie 461]

I really am looking forward to my next Fort visit. Most of our experiences we have traveled with friends or family and have spent most of our time at the parks. This time I am going to spend my time with Fort Fiends and enjoy the relaxation that the fort provides.

I think one of those rocking chairs has my name on it. :banana:

[stefa70 205]

TCD ~ If I had to guess about the National Guard golf cart, I would say the owner of the cart is a Dale Jr. fan. The only other thing I will say about that is to please be careful if you see it around the fort again! There is about a 99% chance that it will hit something before it reaches its destination. :rofl2:

[doodlebug....Cherie 461]

TCD ~ If I had to guess about the National Guard golf cart, I would say the owner of the cart is a Dale Jr. fan. The only other thing I will say about that is to please be careful if you see it around the fort again! There is about a 99% chance that it will hit something before it reaches its destination. :rofl2:

:rofl2: :rofl2:

[parrothead7368 aka Norm 101]

or maybe it WAS Dale Jr. The 500 was the next week.

Best Regards,

Norm

[Duane 150]

Man TCD, I have been checking back every few hours looking for my Trip Report fix.... I was beginning to think that you were holding out for a bigger royalty check....

[DaveInTN 3,247]

I wish I had thought to take that Musket Mickey garbage can. Wouldn't that be the coolest thing to have in the garage? :parrot:

[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

I wish I had thought to take that Musket Mickey garbage can. Wouldn't that be the coolest thing to have in the garage? :parrot:

If I had that can, it wouldn't be in my garage. It would be in a place of honor! :banana:

[texdisneygal 0]

I am a lurker who is very glad to have tracked down the new home of the TCD Trip Reports! Thanks for all of the great info, narrative, & pics you give us!!

[BouncingTiggers 98]

TCD ~ If I had to guess about the National Guard golf cart, I would say the owner of the cart is a Dale Jr. fan. The only other thing I will say about that is to please be careful if you see it around the fort again! There is about a 99% chance that it will hit something before it reaches its destination. :rofl2:

:blowup: :blowup: :blowup:

[mouseketab.....Carol 1,261]

I am a lurker who is very glad to have tracked down the new home of the TCD Trip Reports! Thanks for all of the great info, narrative, & pics you give us!!

WELCOME!!!!!! You need to run over to the introduce yourself thread so more folks can properly welcome you!!!

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

TCD ~ If I had to guess about the National Guard golf cart, I would say the owner of the cart is a Dale Jr. fan. The only other thing I will say about that is to please be careful if you see it around the fort again! There is about a 99% chance that it will hit something before it reaches its destination. :rofl2:

Ah, NASCAR humor!

I don't get it.

or maybe it WAS Dale Jr. The 500 was the next week.

Best Regards,

Norm

That is a good point.

This photos is a few months old.

Man TCD, I have been checking back every few hours looking for my Trip Report fix.... I was beginning to think that you were holding out for a bigger royalty check....

Keep checking back.

I do need to get paid more. I am getting paid the same here as at the old place.

I wish I had thought to take that Musket Mickey garbage can. Wouldn't that be the coolest thing to have in the garage? :parrot:

If I had that can, it wouldn't be in my garage. It would be in a place of honor! :banana:

Hmmm.

You two are now on the list of official suspects.

TCD

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

I am a lurker who is very glad to have tracked down the new home of the TCD Trip Reports! Thanks for all of the great info, narrative, & pics you give us!!

WELCOME!!!!!! You need to run over to the introduce yourself thread so more folks can properly welcome you!!!

Agreed!

It makes my day when someone finally decides to leave the comfort of lurkdom and join in the fun!!!

Welcome, texdisneygal!

To you other lurkers- you really ought to register. I already mentioned this, but in case you missed that mention, this site has a huge members only section, with a very active and hilarious community board. You can only view it if you register. And, of course, you can only post comments and ask questions in a TCD trip report if you register. So, do what texdisneygal did. Register. Let us know that you are reading along. Make a comment, ask a question. All of us started as lurkers. Some for just a little while, some for a long time. Your experience on this website in particular will be much more fun if you register!

To everyone reading along. Please stand by for the final batch of photos from this trip.

To you lurkers who are still lurking- this would be a great time to register and say hello.

Plus, your first post could be on this historic first official TCD fortfiends.net trip report. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor. This trip report is coming to an end, so you had better act now!

To texdisneygal, please do what Mouseketab suggested- go to the community board and post a brief intro. I promise you that you will receive a warm Fort Fiend welcome!

TCD

[mikmouse 3]

8< SNIP >8

As I returned to my cart, I noticed this National Guard golf cart:

What is this about?

Who has a National Guard golf cart?

Are there National Guard recruiters on official business at the Fort?

If not, who is using this golf cart, and why?

That National Guard golf cart represents the Dale Earnhardt, Jr. #88 National Guard Sponsored Nascar.

Edited May 17, 2011 by AuburnChris
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[Santa ... Shannon 160]

To you other lurkers- you really ought to register. I already mentioned this, but in case you missed that mention, this site has a huge members only section, with a very active and hilarious community board. You can only view it if you register. And, of course, you can only post comments and ask questions in a TCD trip report if you register. So, do what texdisneygal did. Register. Let us know that you are reading along. Make a comment, ask a question. All of us started as lurkers. Some for just a little while, some for a long time. Your experience on this website in particular will be much more fun if you register!

Hmmm, this got me wondering. Chris, is there any (easy) way to pull a report of folks who are registered but have never posted? On the one hand I'm just curious as to what percentage that group might represent. But on the other hand it might be cool to have a "Kicked your butt out of the closet thread" where you out the lurkers for us to all pile on... errr, encourage, to join the conversation! Ok, maybe that's not a good idea, but it is a fun idea!