Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Does anyone like Conservation Station?I do.But, I'm the only one in my family who does.So, we don't get out there too often.When you're right,..........you're right.Yep. If they wanted to keep the freeloaders out of the pool, they could. But, they don't give a rip. And the freeloaders know it.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 When you're right,..........you're right.Thanks Lou, I think.it's inherently dangerous to issue us 7 cards at check-in, when my wife is the only one in the group with any measure of responsibility.Mark was the one that chased me down on the Segway last year...took him half the Fort to do it too!MetalDad!! Where ya been hiding? Glad to have you along.That's funny, sounds like my own family.Ok, I never said Mark was pretty OR fast! I do.But, I'm the only one in my family who does.So, we don't get out there too often.TCDGood I don't feel so bad then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 There was only one reason we pushed through those crowds.That "sea" of humanity (and for some I use that term loosely) would drive Grandma up a wall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 LarryJ Horse's ass...literally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Someone came up with a idea on how to handle freeloaders, but it involved firing a couple of rounds over their heads and they weren't sure the rangers had decent enough aim. :)Seriously though, if you lean too heavy on the tall peddle when flying around Dover, it's called a "Dover stripe." No self respecting NASCAR driver would be without this fine addition to their paint job. What is it called when Stef makes that hard turn on her bike at the Trading Post??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 We haven't walked around much and looked at the animals at AK the last couple trips. Huh? That's my favorite thing to do at AK. The rides are an afterthought. I literally could sit and watch the gorillas all day. Definitely spend the casual time just looking at the animals. It will give you a whole new perspective of AK, while everyone else runs from ride to ride.That "sea" of humanity (and for some I use that term loosely) would drive Grandma up a wall.I'd be right behind her!! I hate those kind of crowds, which is why we didn't stay long.What is it called when Stef makes that hard turn on her bike at the Trading Post? ?? At my age? probably an ER trip! Update on the way..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 An occassional public execution of pool freeloaders would likely scare the rest of them off and restore order to the Fort.It's amazing that Disney has yet to implement one of my ideas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 We are on our way to Conservation Station! The train conductor is telling us about the new baby rhino, and how we may catch a glimpse of him with his mom, in their enclosure. I'm excited!Getting closer.And then we see.....Mom, sans baby. Big bummer! But we're already on the train, we might as well make the most of it.We arrive at Conservation Station and it's then that they tell us "sorry folks, the petting zoo is closed!"Double fail! We vote to stay on the train and head right back.Back in the park now, we're just winging it. We figure we'll stroll around the big circle and head to the exit.I stopped to admire this bush. If you're DaveinTN, please ignore these next photos!Devine is neat to watch, but it's even better to watch others reactions, if they've never seen her.The kids relaxed on a cool rock. Have I mentioned it's HOT??Just as we left Devine, we see Baloo and King Louie! There's only a couple of people in line, so we decide to get a picture.King Louie was kissing my face, but I didn't want Baloo to feel left out, so I was trying to get both of them close to me.Ahh, that's better.Then it was Nate & Amanda's turn.This time Baloo got his lovin first.At Animal Kingdom, you must get a picture of the tree.I try to always zoom in on a different animal each time. I chose the owl this time.Nate was constantly looking for places to sit/lie down.We crossed the bridge over to Dino Land.My favorite ride at AK is Primeval Whirl, but the line was 45 minutes (I don't love it that much) So we kept moving.Nate stopped for a drink.We made one last stop in Camp Minnie Mickey to see what characters were out.Let's just say there were A LOT of people back there and we decided to get out of the park while we all had some sanity left.Waiting at the bus stop.We made it back to the Fort where Amanda went inside to cool off, AKA take a nap. Who naps on their last day at the Fort?!Not I! Nate and I decided to go check out the horse barn.As we got to the 4 way stop and proceed straight across the road, here comes a ranger. He stops us and asks where we're going. We tell him to the horse barn, to which he replies "Ok, park right there" and points at the golf cart parking area we are about to turn into. :well-duh-smiley: Thanks ranger!Then I realize what has his undies in a bunch. Someone has decided to park there car in that parking lot. Have no fear, the rangers are on it!This is one of my favorite pics of the trip. I love all the pampas grass that has been planted here.Here's a picture I took back in January when it had ugly liriope grass in there. Much improved, IMO.The old windmill is covered with jasmine, which was all blooming and smelled wonderful!Coming up...why we picked the perfect time to visit the horse barn, and what ever happened to that car parked in the golf cart parking area? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvccamper 32 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 An occassional public execution of pool freeloaders would likely scare the rest of them off and restore order to the Fort.It's amazing that Disney has yet to implement one of my ideas.Execution?!? Seems a bit extreme. I think a public flogging or dunking may have the same desired effect.BTW Stef, I have been lurking but enjoying your TR immensely. Love your pictures...you don't take them all with your phone, do you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Well, that was a great update, Stef.Sorry about the double fail. I love how y'all just stayed on the train!Good thing the Rangers were there to tell you where to park and to make sure to write a report on that person parked there.I love all the photos you took around the Settlement area. Especially the last one.And, I am awarding you bonus points for the before and after bus stop comparison photos. Nicely done!Too bad that's all going to be gone and turned into a parking lot.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Nice update!!! I think I would have stayed on the train too!!! Also, I don't think I would have taken the long way around the park either, so ya'll are braver than we are!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Another great update, Stef. Sorry you missed the baby rhino but hey you did get some monkey love! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Another great update. Sorry about the baby rhino. I always love the Fort pics the most so thanks for the settlement pics! We usually miss the walking around and seeing the animals, not for the rides, but bc the little ones want to see all the shows. The next time will be different and I think they will enjoy the walk more now. I remember walking throught the bat house and seeing the other animals on the walking trail before we had kids and it was a lot of fun....although DW was a bit weirded out by the bats. Glad you were told where to park, because you might have been completely lost without the help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I think a public flogging or dunking may have the same desired effect.BTW Stef, I have been lurking but enjoying your TR immensely. Love your pictures...you don't take them all with your phone, do you?I'm all for public flogging!! Ok, I just wanted to type flogging. :beathorse:Thanks for reading. Most of my pics were taken with my camera, a few here and there with my phone.Too bad that's all going to be gone and turned into a parking lot.TCDThanks for raining on my parade. :sarc3: I think I would have stayed on the train too!!! I was kind of aggravated that they didn't tell us BEFORE we got on the train that the petting zoo was closed. Maybe that was a sneaky way for crowd control?!Another great update, Stef. Sorry you missed the baby rhino but hey you did get some monkey love!Ha!! "Monkey love"...now if I could only find a suitable way to put flogging and monkey love in one sentence. ;Dalthough DW was a bit weirded out by the bats.Glad you were told where to park, because you might have been completely lost without the help!I have more Fort pictures on the way.I can't blame your wife, we usually skip the bats. They're not only creepy, but they stink.Yes, that ranger was a damn genius!! :faceplant2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Back on track. We've arrived at the TCD ranch. Nate gave one of the Cinderella ponies some loving. (yes, I know there are signs that say no petting the ponies, but we were feeling rebellious)When we got to the horse barn, four of the big guys were getting washed. Oh, it's good to be a TCD Ranch horse!We strolled inside where a CM was rolling the hay cart down the stalls. Every horse would stick their head out when he got close, and duck back in as soon as dinner was served.These two were the last ones in line.Nate pointed out that the TCD Ranch has a brand new truck. (he's a guy, he notices these things)After our horse viewing, we took the cart down to the Settlement trading post to pick up a bag of ice.When we came back up the trail to the 4 way stop, the ranger was still guarding that vehicle. Not sure if they were going to wait it out to see who claimed it, maybe they were calling a tow truck, a SWAT team or maybe this ranger had nothing better to do. Who knows? But they were still there, at least an hour after we first spotted them.It was time to get back to site 550 and get race ready. While I did that the kids took off and from the looks of Amanda's pictures, they went to the bar and then the playground. :)By the time they made it back, I was all set up, dinner was almost ready and I was doing my best to finish off the beer and jello shots.This was purely for practical purposes....less I would have to pack up in the morning and less weight for traveling.Nate decided that his bloody mary from Crocketts was so good, I needed to go have one too!Again, who am I to turn down my son, on the weekend of his birthday?Through the bar window pic.Amanda playing checkers with herself. I think she won.Amanda took this picture especially for my friend Genia. Genia (after MANY beers) took about 15 pictures of the back of my head while we were in Georgia.You're welcome, G! We took our cocktails back to the site, and I am ready for Nascar!Sustenance:Scanner:And look at this handsome devil on TV Now, let's eat! I had made Doodle's bean dip to munch on. Yum, thanks Doodle.Remember I had put a roast in the crock pot for french dips early this morning? Well, because time flies at the Fort, when I went to slice it, it just shredded into pieces. It was still delicious on a roll with provolone cheese, it just doesn't look pretty.Notice Mason in this picture. Poor pup had been smelling that roast cooking all day. He did not want me to forget that he was there and willing to catch any thing that may fall off my plate.We enjoyed the race while my scurvy boy played with his balls. Aiden had brought him the purple one.The weekend is officially over! When we wake up, it's time to go home.Next update will include all the random pics around the Fort I have left, then our packing up to leave (which includes an extremely handsome prince) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Yes, that ranger was a damn genius!! :faceplant2:That's a job requirement.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 The bean dip looks yummy, now I want some!! The beef sandwiches look pretty tasty too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 :moon: :nyd: :sarc3: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 We enjoyed the race while my scurvy boy played with his balls. he doesn't look that scurvy ...Aiden had brought him the purple one.oh, wait ... never mind. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Good job, Ed.Stef teed that one up nicely for you.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Ok I just spit! :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Live4FW 30 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 We strolled inside where a CM was rolling the hay cart down the stalls. Every horse would stick their head out when he got close, and duck back in as soon as dinner was served.Since we are going with what we think you wrote....I read CM was rolling *in* the hay cart down the stalls Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 The bean dip looks yummy, now I want some!! The beef sandwiches look pretty tasty too!The bean dip was delicious!! Nate ate his body weight in that stuff. The beef is the easiest thing in the world too. I will have to post the recipe in the recipe thread. :moon: :nyd: :sarc3: :heartsmiley: What?!?! he doesn't look that scurvy ...oh, wait ... never mind. :rofl2:Good job, Ed.Stef teed that one up nicely for you.TCDNice job Ed. I typed and re-typed that statement because I knew I was asking for trouble. There was just no other way to explain that Mason loves his balls! (Nate probably loves his too) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Since we are going with what we think you wrote....I read CM was rolling *in* the hay cart down the stalls :rofl2: If he were, you can bet I would have stuck around much longer AND taken pictures!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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