BouncingTiggers Halloween GG 2011

[BouncingTiggers 98]

Cool day Steve!! Sounds exhausting though!!!

This was our most exhausting day. My tendenitis was killing me by the time it was over.

Great update Steve, it does sound like a great day. Except maybe the whole bad breakfast experience, losing Thumper, the bus fiasco and no pizza. :rofl2:

But you did get to spend a great evening with Trevor and even got a little exercise.

Even with everything that seemed to go wrong the day was still good. Next time I'll let Trevor ride on someone elses shoulders though.

Bless your heart! It's good that you are patient and do all that you do for the kids! One day before you know it, it will be just you and Ann! Then you can really enjoy Disney and the Fort! Seriously, it is a different kind of trip without your kids and believe it or not, you will look back on these days with warm nostalgia!

Also, we want to see pictures of you and Ann and the kids, make sure you get lots of those pics next time! BTW, empty Epcot was cool!

Did you say patient? LOL you need to spend more time with me. Part of me looks foward to WDW with just the two of us but I know I'll miss the little buggers.

I'm under orders that I am not supposed to post pics of Ann. But hey one might show up now & again.

The spots at the Fort are prime positions that are bid on based on work seniority.

Theoretically, you're getting the best of the best. How's that make you feel?

The reality is that you get mostly veteran, another word for old, full time drivers who don't want a lot of interaction with guests or the driving stress that comes with the regular routes.

I'm exempt from working there because they don't even bother training part time drivers to drive there, I'm grateful for that.

Get most veteran drivers? These guys didn't seem to know where they were in the fort. Is it a union? You know where the one with seniority get the cushy job & never actually deserves it.

Wow, we've never done the Norway breakfast but I've always wanted to. Now I'm not so sure. That sounds as bad as our 1600 Park Fair Dinner a couple years ago.

Norway sucked!! I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Damn 2 miles!! No wonder I was tired.

[Nicki aka Rebelstand 272]

The spots at the Fort are prime positions that are bid on based on work seniority.

Theoretically, you're getting the best of the best. How's that make you feel?

The reality is that you get mostly veteran, another word for old, full time drivers who don't want a lot of interaction with guests or the driving stress that comes with the regular routes.

I'm exempt from working there because they don't even bother training part time drivers to drive there, I'm grateful for that.

So they are the old farts that just want a somewhat peaceful day ad to go home.....

I am finally caught up. Got a few pages behind....

[Lou... 3,118]

Is it a union?

I'm sure the union had to sign off on the process, but it's a Disney system.

As with just about all unions, the drivers union is totally useless.

I'm not a member.

[Gots2pitt.. Jeff 64]

The spots at the Fort are prime positions that are bid on based on work seniority.

Theoretically, you're getting the best of the best. How's that make you feel?

The reality is that you get mostly veteran, another word for old, full time drivers who don't want a lot of interaction with guests or the driving stress that comes with the regular routes.

I'm exempt from working there because they don't even bother training part time drivers to drive there, I'm grateful for that.

Lou, They have to train bus drivers for FW?!?! How many wrong turns can you make between the Outpost and the Settlement (as compared to going between parks)?

[Lou... 3,118]

Lou, They have to train bus drivers for FW?!?! How many wrong turns can you make between the Outpost and the Settlement (as compared to going between parks)?

Good point.

Property wide drivers are expected to know about a hundred routes and over a hundred bus stops, so what's the big deal with learning the Fort?

[kampfirekim 260]

Wow. I nearly missed out on the last update here. You're kids are too dang cute!

Better late than never. ;D

[BouncingTiggers 98]

Creating this TR has taught me something. These TR's take a ton of time to complete & I don't know how you all do it.

I should be working but it's time to get day 8 posted so here we go.

Day 8 = Halloween

So it's Halloween & today we are just puttin around. We decided to hit DTD & eat the Earl of Sandwich for lunch. I love their food by the way. After everyone filled their bellies we were off to the Disney outlet. This we couldn't find much of anything worth buying. I got out there without spending much at all.

After getting back it was time to get over to the golf cart parade. After missing it two years in a row we weren't missing it this year. So after getting the site ready for TOT the kids pose for a quick picture. Cherie you'll notice the kids have the light up toy you gave them. Those things were played with constantly every night.

So we picked a spot about 30ft from the intersection. We were about 30 minutes early but I wasn't taking any chances.

Once the parade started we couldn't believe all the work put into many of the carts. The kids stopped caring about the carts once the candy started flying. I swear they got as much candy there than they ever did TOT at home. You'll notice many fiends in these pics.

Fiend Alert

Some of you may remember my rant about slow carts not moving for cars waiting to pass. This guy drove me nuts multiple times & was the basis of my rant.

These people were in our loop. This was awesome.

Holy Cow!! They are still coming!

I didn't get this one.

Who is this man & his passengers hmmmm?

I believe only one person could own a gc this color.

My personal favorite

Another cart filled with unruley obnoxious drunks. Damn those pesky fiends.

This concludes the GC parade. Up next is the reason we are all there TOT.

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

Awesome update!!!!

[BouncingTiggers 98]

Day 8 continued

It's finally time to TOT!! After the cart parade we headed back to get the kids ready & wait for my parents & sister to arrive at our site. This year Trevor wanted to be Bolt & Carrie wanted to be Rapunzel. So Ann made both the costumes & they both came out great. What's funny is Trevor gets mad because in the pics he sometimes looks like a bunny when you can't see his collar or lightning bolt.

The family finally showed up.

This is the first time in my life that my parents have worn costumes.

We are finally off.

After TOT we finished the night watching the fireworks on the beach.

That's it for day 8. At the rate I'm going KFK's 4th of July TR will be finished before mine.

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

Looks like an awesome evening!!!!!

[momof3kids-Yvonne 594]

The costumes are great! Ann is very talented. I have no creative ability so, when it comes to making costumes for the kids (well back when they let us) I let dh take care of that.

[stefa70 205]

Finally! I was beginning to think you had given up on this report. TR's do take a lot of time, but I've found that if you start you just gotta keep at it until it's done or you lose interest. (Meanwhile the fiends DON'T, and have to wait months to see the end!)

Love the costumes Ann made! Don't tell Trevor, but he does kind of look bunny-ish. But a very cute bunny!!

I also think it's great that the whole family dressed up!

[doodlebug....Cherie 461]

Thanks for getting back to this, son. The kids look precious, Ann did a great job. It's nice to see that Ann really does exist!! I'm glad the kids liked the light up toys, even if they were the wrong color. Yes, Jen busted my chops about them being green.

Now don't make us wait too long for another update or it's back in the corner for you!

[PureTcrazy...rita 380]

Yay! Love the Halloween pics. The kids were adorable and I love that the family dressed up! I'm not gonna fuss about how long this took you because I'm so glad you are back on it!

[BouncingTiggers 98]

Well it's time to get this TR moving again.

Today is day 9 & we are off to MK again. Our game plan for today was get on the first boat to Tom Sauyer Island & look for a paint brush.

Here are a few pics from this beautiful morning.

Trevor just isn't tall enough for this but he gave it a shot.

Today is the first time we have ever gone to TSI & it was a lot of fun. Trevor was in heaven exploring every nook of the island & the fort.

Trevor thought this bridge was great. Ann not so much. :rofl2:

We made sure to do this cave before leaving the island. Trevor was creeped out by the face in the cave. Carrie called him a chicken. :rofl2:

Eventually we hit the dumbo ride which is a must for us.

Here are a couple construction pics

For this first time ever. We met the fairy godmother

A spin on the carosel

This was also the first year Carrie could drive the race cars. I wish I had taken a video because I've never laughed so hard. Ann rode in the car in front of us with her & they were going slow. So slow that Trevor says dad can we pass them & catch someone else :rofl2: Carrie I'm afraid drives like her mom. That car was flinging side to side so fast that I'm surprised they didn't get off the rail. You'll just have to trust me it was funny.

We didn't take many pics today. But around 3 or so we had to meet the family. They tend to get touchy when they think you're avoiding them. :rofl2: If you happen to remember the story of Carrie's thumper being lost & it being turned in at lost & found. Well that stuck with Trevor. After we met up with the family Trevor found one of those trading pins on the ground. His cousins kept telling him finder keepers & you'll never guess what he said. "He told them that's not true. Some little kid might be sad they lost it & that it should be returned." I figured that would be forgotten after a few hours & he wouldn't care anymore. We left just as the last MNSSHP was starting & he reminded me we needed to turn that pin in. We walked up to the customer relations desk & he did all the talking. The woman at the desk asked if he could wait a minute. After a few minutes she came back with a stuffed mickey head pumpkin & a bag full of chocolates. I'm really proud of him for that & I hope he never changes.

Here's some random pics as we were leaving.

That's it for day 9. Thanks for reading along.

[kampfirekim 260]

:yay: great pics Steve! It's about time you got back on top of this report! ;D

[BouncingTiggers 98]

Now we are on to day 10

This was on of my favorite days. We started off the day going to the grand gathering character breakfast @ Tony's Town Square Rest. in MK. This was a great meal I'd recommend to anyone. You get to meet Tony from Lady & the Tramp, Goofy, Minnie, Donald, & Daisy. The kids get to dance a little & you get a special commemorative pin.

Doing a little Hokey Pokey dancing with Tony

Lady & the Tramps paw prints in front of Tony's. I must have walked over these a hundred times & never knew they were there.

After that we went to meet Aladin & Jasmine

For the first time we actually caught Jack Sparrow. Trevor is now in the service of Captain Sparrow.

This was a short day at the parks for us. Probably why I enjoyed it so much. Before leaving we met Mickey in hs dressing room.

That's it for this installment of day 10. I'll continue back at the fort.

[BouncingTiggers 98]

Day 10 Continued.

After three years of trying to get a chance to swim, today is the day. We have a couple hours before the HDDR so we are going to take a swim.

The kids both wanted to try the water slide. We got a pic of Trevor but couldn't get one of Carrie. I wish we had though. Being as tiny as she is she ended up on her hands & knees & shot off the slide like a missile.

Having had our fun it's time for the HDDR. We were meeting the whole family for this show & everyone loved it.

Sixbits came & called off trevors Bday.

Then he came back & highlighted my parents anniversary. My father about died when sixbits tried to get them to dance. :rofl2:

That's it for day 10. We are moving now. Can you believe days 9 & 10 posted in one evening. That's a record for me.

[DaveInTN 3,247]

. If you happen to remember the story of Carrie's thumper being lost & it being turned in at lost & found. Well that stuck with Trevor. After we met up with the family Trevor found one of those trading pins on the ground. His cousins kept telling him finder keepers & you'll never guess what he said. "He told them that's not true. Some little kid might be sad they lost it & that it should be returned." I figured that would be forgotten after a few hours & he wouldn't care anymore. We left just as the last MNSSHP was starting & he reminded me we needed to turn that pin in. We walked up to the customer relations desk & he did all the talking. The woman at the desk asked if he could wait a minute. After a few minutes she came back with a stuffed mickey head pumpkin & a bag full of chocolates. I'm really proud of him for that & I hope he never changes.

Awesome story! You have done a great job raising him! Be proud. And nice to see Disney rewarded him.

[doodlebug....Cherie 461]

Great update, Steve. Looks like you all had a lot of fun. Kudos to Trevor what a great kid!!

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

Awesome update!!! Way to go Trevor!!!!

[PureTcrazy...rita 380]

I am so glad you got back on this TR. Trevor and Carrie are adorable, I had forgotten just how cute they were! I'm glad y'all got to swim, finally. We sometimes get so busy getting from here to there, we don't get to stop and smell the roses or wet our toes in the pool!

[dblr....Rennie 224]

The pictures of the kids looks like they had a great time, and I think it was great that Trevor did not listen to his cousins and did the right thing, plus Disney rewarded him that's just great.

[SCTigerCock 171]

Awesome TR!!!!

Your kids are adorable!!!!!!!!!!

[stefa70 205]

Whoa!! 3 updates in one night? What's gotten into you?

I love Tom Sawyer Island! I wish I'd have been there with your kids, I had to play with strangers children.

Good for Trevor for turning in the pin, you should be very proud of him.

I'm sending you my chiropractors bill after looking at some of those pictures :rofl2: (Note to Steve: people will enjoy them even more when they are right side up)

Swimming in October? You're definitely a northerner. What, no speedo?

Love Trevor's face covered in BBQ sauce, Carrie with Thumper and especially the strawberry shortcake pic.

Is it possible that this report will be done by Halloween 2012?