kampfirekim 260 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Glad you're home safe and sound Ed! I have thoroughly enjoyed this TR! :bravo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Glad you are home safe. I loved your trip report especially all the pictures you shared. Thank You so much for being a participant in the GKTW Gingerbread Man run. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Awesome TR. sounds like a great trip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BouncingTiggers 98 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Great TR!! It's just so much fun to view all the pics of a disney vacation. Ed it was a pleasure to have finally met you, Rita, & oldkoot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Really enjoyed the report, Ed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Thanks everyone ... but it's not over yet. There are a few photos left of the sad part of any trip to The Fort ... going OUT the gate with the RV behind you :'( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Thanks everyone ... but it's not over yet. There are a few photos left of the sad part of any trip to The Fort ... going OUT the gate with the RV behind you :'(Better behind you than passing you, I always say. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 I wanted to chime in here with some pictures I took of Edward and Give Kids the World. I'd also like to join Edward in thaning the Fiends that donated to GKTW through his run!I didn't realize the families stayed in houses. I would think that makes it very nice for them to have the comfort and room of a home. It must be so difficult to see your child's name on one of these signsI just want to take a minute to say how proud I am of Edward for doing this 5k! This was him 1 1/2 ago, walking at Relay for Life just 3 weeks after he got out of the hospital!He's come a long way! I am proud of his insanity determination to do the 1/2 marathon in January! BradyBzLyn...Mo and daddyphat808 - Eric 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 I can't tell you how much I admire this.. maybe just maybe, next year I can do this with him.. I sure need the inspiration and I simply can't think of a better cause. PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 I didn't realize the families stayed in houses. I would think that makes it very nice for them to have the comfort and room of a home. It must be so difficult to see your child's name on one of these signsNot really, because the child has to be healthy enough to qualify for the trip. They're either in remission, recently cured, or have stabilized. So if they can make the trip, it's generally a very happy time for the child and family. The child has to have a life-threatening illness, not a terminal one.There are times when a wish is granted because a child's time is very limited and they make an exception in those cases. More than once has a child passed away while on one of these trips. Although we're prepared for it, it's still a very sad time at the village when it does happen.I just want to take a minute to say how proud I am of Edward for doing this 5k! This was him 1 1/2 ago, walking at Relay for Life just 3 weeks after he got out of the hospital!He's come a long way! I am proud of his insanity determination to do the 1/2 marathon in January!You should and he should be proud.Having said that, who picks out his clothes? But he is wearing purple socks long before FF.Net was born. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Not really, because the child has to be healthy enough to qualify for the trip. They're either in remission, recently cured, or have stabilized. So if they can make the trip, it's generally a very happy time for the child and family. The child has to have a life-threatening illness, not a terminal one.There are times when a wish is granted because a child's time is very limited and they make an exception in those cases. More than once has a child passed away while on one of these trips. Although we're prepared for it, it's still a very sad time at the village when it does happen.Thank you for explaining that to me.You should and he should be proud.Having said that, who picks out his clothes? But he is wearing purple socks long before FF.Net was born.Relay for Life's main color is Purple. We were actually doing an event called "Purple on the Square!" I was very involved with that organization until I found out one of their CEO's makes $80,000 PER MONTH AND ANOTHER MADE $40,000 PER MONTH. I understand that it is a large organization and you have to pay someone to take that job, but that is ridiculous! That was my bad, I should have done my homework. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Now that I'm home and on the laptop (rule was "only for work" while we were at the Fort) I can finally catch up on TRs!This was a fantastic one Ed - super photos and a great recounting of an excellent trip.Thanks so much for sharing and it was a pleasure meeting and spending time with you, Rita, Joanne and Mama (she's who I want to be when I grow up!) :heartsmiley: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted November 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 As I said, this wasn't over. There are a few last very sad photos ...Almost to ...the back exit. :'(Uh OH! What's that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gramme 2 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Edward as always a great TR. However I think you could have left off some of the photos! (mine) LOL Thank you and Rita for letting me tag along I had a wonderful time! (except the vertigo day). I DISLIKE the sign that said " See ya real soon" it makes me cry! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Ed your exit reaction is very similar to mine. Very sad indeed....But on a good note ... This was a GREAT report! :heartsmiley: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Great job, Ed!I hope that last sign you saw is true and that I see you and your crew again real soon!TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Wonderful report, Ed. It was so much to spend time with all of. Can't wait for the next time that the Fiends take over the Fort :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Live4FW 30 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Great Report Ed! I am eyeing your transformation as a motivator for myself. I need to get active and I love the way you seemed to have changed your health in a very short time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 So sorry to see your report over Ed. Yep, pulling through that gate with the TT behind you is sooooooo depressing. That's one reason we've made it a point to do one little thing at a park when pulling out. It lessens the blow!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pezheadval 32 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Great trip report!!! We just got home yesterday...time for me to download my pics.Awwww! My kiddos! We loved saying hi to Fort Fiends while we trick or treated. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Great trip report!!! We just got home yesterday...time for me to download my pics.Awwww! My kiddos! We loved saying hi to Fort Fiends while we trick or treated. :)I'm so glad I was wearing my Fort Fiend shirt that day at the settlement! I enjoyed meeting y'all and look forward to hearing all about your trip! pezheadval 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 As I said, this wasn't over. There are a few last very sad photos ...That sign is so depressing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daddyphat808 - Eric 16 Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Great report guys! I love that Ole Koot enjoys going with you guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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