mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Well, it's high time I started on this report.As usual, this trip morphed a few times before it finalized. Originally, Rick and I were going to drive down to the Fort Friday afternoon, Oct 28 and arrive really, really late. Last year we did that and it worked well. Rick drove, I slept. I dropped Rick at a hotel about 1am, and went to the Fort and checked in and set up overnight. Then picked him up the next morning. That was the plan for this trip. However...... as they often do, things changed.As many of you know, I've been working crazy hours. My boss also doesn't like me to plan long vacations way in advance, so I've learned to shorten my initial plans, then extend as time (and a clearer definition of workload) gets closer. So since I finished the last project, and nothing was looming on the horizon, I asked for a few extra days at the beginning of the trip. No problem!!!It turns out my T@B group was having a Halloween rally at Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine, FL. I did not sign up initially as I knew that the Fort was the only place I wanted to be for Halloween. I soon learned that some of the folks would be arriving as early as Wednesday, so I looked at the website and a site was available for Wed and Thur night in the loop that the T@Bs were gathering, so I booked it!!! I also booked the KOA in Forsyth, GA, as that is a good stop for me when I leave home after work. This new plan now gets me to the Fort pretty early on Friday, so have more choices for a good site!!Rick didn't want to go to Anastasia, so we found him a flight directly to Orlando on Saturday.Another wrench was then thrown in. I needed to be BACK in Sterling, VA on Monday, October 24th for an audit of our files on the project I just did. I played around with pulling the camper up there, and getting some of my mileage down to FL paid for, but then decided that would be 4 straight days of driving 400+ miles, and just didn't feel it.So Monday morning, flew up to Sterling, had my audit, then Tuesday, flew back home, hitched up the camper and headed South!!!Tuesday, October 25, 2011My first stop was the KOA in Forsyth, GA. Due to the work travel, was able to leave a bit earlier than 5pm, so had some time to relax once I arrived.Here are a couple of pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 :popcorn: :popcorn: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Cool!!!! Another TR!!!! Another time, I get to feel boo hoo I didn't get to go to Da Fort over Halloween.....yippee!!!!Loving the TR and pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 I'm in!We need another Halloween Trip Report around here!TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Oh goody,another mouseketab TR. :jumpforjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 :popcorn: :popcorn:Is that Caramel Corn TJ??!!!!Cool!!!! Another TR!!!! Another time, I get to feel boo hoo I didn't get to go to Da Fort over Halloween.....yippee!!!!Loving the TR and pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1Don't feel Boo Hoo, just plan for next Halloween!!I LOVE your smilies, Ed!!I'm in!We need another Halloween Trip Report around here!TCDThanks!!Oh goody,another mouseketab TR. :jumpforjoyThanks Doodle!!! Your in this one!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Page 1 ! :jumpforjoy Looking forward to hearing all about it! You're off to a great start and I'm really glad the t@b camping trip in Anastasia worked out for you!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 waiting...waiting... waiting... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Wednesday, October 26thContinuing on, I head out Wednesday morning to arrive at Anastasia by checkin time at 3pm. Only one picture on the drive.I tried something a bit different this time. Even though it was a few more miles, I cut across Georgia on I-16 over to I-95, instead of going straight down I-75 to I-10. I wanted a bit different scenery. I-16 is a nice, uncrowded interstate.Once I arrived at Anastasia, I unhitched, and did almost NO setup.So then as I was snapping pictures, it said "memory full". I then discovered I had left my SD card in the desktop at home from the last time I downloaded pictures, so off to the store for a new SD card.Here are a couple of pics of the Radio Shack to make sure the new chip worked in the cameraComing next, dinner in Old St. Augustine with T@B friends, and all the T@Bs that arrived early. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 The dreaded "memory full" message. How many times have I gotten that one! ;DGreat photos! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 This place rocks with TR's!Karla has Aiden.TCD has mysteries.Ed has Old Koot.I have drunks.But...Carol has Radio Shack! You definitely win the award for the most original! The last time I got the "memory full" message, I had to go through and delete all the crappy shots....which killed my battery. I can't win. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 You amaze me with how quickly you are able to adapt to the "challenges" thrown at you. I am looking forward to more of your report. :popcorn: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Wow, that is a gorgeous campsite. :heartsmiley: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anolefan 8 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Great report!I have heard great things about Anastasia, your site looks very nice.Can't wait to read more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Continuing on, a few of the T@B folks discovered that I was there. (I didn't tell anyone) and we decided to go to dinner in Old St. Augustine.Some pictures of our stroll through the streets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 The dreaded "memory full" message. How many times have I gotten that one! ;DGreat photos!Yeah, I have NEVER gotten that message cause the chip I normall use holds like 2000 pictures, but with no chip at all, the camera only holds like 12.This place rocks with TR's!Karla has Aiden.TCD has mysteries.Ed has Old Koot.I have drunks.But...Carol has Radio Shack! You definitely win the award for the most original! The last time I got the "memory full" message, I had to go through and delete all the crappy shots....which killed my battery. I can't win.What does TCD say?? Quantity, not quality!!! I only have 450 pics this trip, so had to have some quantity there!!!You amaze me with how quickly you are able to adapt to the "challenges" thrown at you. I am looking forward to more of your report. :popcorn:Yvonne, when the kids move out, the "challenges" become a lot easier!!!Wow, that is a gorgeous campsite. :heartsmiley:Yes it was!!! They even "Rake" the sites between guests!!Great report!I have heard great things about Anastasia, your site looks very nice.Can't wait to read more!As a FL resident, you need to visit!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
We4mickey 6 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Everyday there is another exciting trip report. Keep it coming Carol! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 After dinner, we head back and settle in for a good nights sleep. I think I got online. That was fun. I found one spot on the site where I got a good enough signal for internet, so drug the picnic table over there and ran an extension cord and a power strip for the phone and computer and chatted with fiends.Thursday, October 27thThe next morning, I was really lazy. I wandered the loop and got pictures around the loop and ran my mouth with other T@B owners, both old friends and new. There was one brand new T@B owner and we gave them T@B information overload!!!Here are some pics.This lady did the Halloween decorations up good!These folks own a T@B, but get much better gas mileage in the Roadtrek coming from New YorkA few shots from my chairThat's my photo limit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
we3peas 12 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 CarolWhat site did you get at Anastasia? We're always in the front loop nearest the beach but want to change for future trips. We really liked some of the back sites better, more shade and a lot more room! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 That evening we had a fire and gab session with the folks that had arrived.Friday, October 28thThe next morning, it was planned to go watch the sunrise on the beach. Too much cloud cover, but still pretty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Everyday there is another exciting trip report. Keep it coming Carol!I don't know about exciting, but thanks!!CarolWhat site did you get at Anastasia? We're always in the front loop nearest the beach but want to change for future trips. We really liked some of the back sites better, more shade and a lot more room!I was in 106 in the Coquina Loop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Carol-What is up with the little fence post barricade at the back of your campsite?Is there a canal back there or something?How were the mosquitoes?TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Carol-What is up with the little fence post barricade at the back of your campsite?Is there a canal back there or something?How were the mosquitoes?TCDMost of the sites had those little fences around them. Have no clue why. I'm guessing some type of volunteer project to beautify the state parks. That looks like something a Scout troop might organize for service hours or something.The skeeters were most definitely there, just annoying, not menacing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 OK, after coming back from the beach, I hitched up and continued South.I decided to once again take the long way and took 417 around Orlando. I have heard horror stories of the parking lot that I-4 can become, so I paid the tolls.A couple of road shots.I got on Disney property and had to use the restroom, and also needed gas. Decided to swing through the Hess Station at DTD. Big mistake!! That parking lot is too small!!Almost there!!I'm in the checkin line!!!I was assigned Site 547, which according to the site assigner, was only 7 sites away from the comfort station, well, I think this site was the ABSOLUTE farthest from the comfort station.Site pics coming next. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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