stefa70 205 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Boat bells ring,Are ya listening?In the Fort, the sun is glistening.A beautiful site,The party's tonight,Walking in a Disney wonderland......Nobody does Christmas like Disney does Christmas, so it's time to hitch up the rv and head to the Fort.We left home on Thursday, November 29th with reservations until Tuesday, December 4th.Mason loaded up.As soon as this picture was taken, my camera died. Lens out, won't turn on or off. CRAP! I refuse to go to WDW without my camera! Before I threw it across the street, Trevor took the card and battery out, wiped both off and put them back in.Voila!It worked, but I was jaded. What if it died after the next picture? Or two days from now when I've taken 50 more? So I snapped a test picture of Trev.So far, so good. Just in case I ran back into the house and grabbed my old camera.Not 2 miles up the road we watched a lady drive down the side of a semi trailer. He was in the outside lane and she never even glanced his way. I looked at Trevor and told him: I saw NOTHING!Sorry truck driver, I'm on my way to the Fort!(there were 3 county workers there watching the whole thing. Finally, they had a real job to do)5 miles later, a guy, pulling a trailer, pulls out in front of us!I've now stained my britches and I'm thinking that this trip isn't starting out well.Ahhh, nothing but open road.Yes, we were pulled over in that picture. A strap was flapping and Trevor didn't want it to beat the side of the cart all the way to Orlando.Things are looking up!And......SCORE!It was about 11:30 when we arrived. No lines.Pick a lane, any lane. (Well any one that's open)A nice young CM checked us in. He was efficient and we were headed to our site after about 15 minutes.While he was working I found the stash of "Bye-Bye Mickey hands"As the CM hands me my check in packet, he says:"You look like a nice lady"then he looks at Trevor"right sir?"Trevor mumbles something under his breath.After that awkward exchange, the CM hands me my packet.550, my favorite site. Thanks Disney, my day is going much better now.Here we are at site #550A couple of shade tree mechanics are working in my site.Trevor gets out and tells him to "Move it or lose it!"Kidding! If you've met Trevor, you'd know that was a lie.Two older guys were working on their car because that site had been empty all week. They chatted with Trevor while I got out to walk Mason.Soon, we were ready to set up.Mason scoped out the areaTrevor started on the outsideWhile Mason and I supervised.When the screen room was all set up, including our electric cooler, I was wiping down the table and smelled a foul smell. Burning electrical smell! The plug between the cooler and converter was billowing smoke.I pulled the plug and promptly put the cooler in the truck. No way was I going to trust it. Thank God I was standing right there and we weren't off somewhere, with Mason stuck inside.SCARY!I'm still going with the flow at this point (and drinking a beer)No biggie, we'll use the plastic tub, keg-style, to keep the punch jug chilled.To complete the set up I had to decorate the Fiend tree. Mason wasn't impressed.Mission complete!Time for some exploring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I'm in, looks like another great trip report!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurkeyPants...Nicole 92 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Looks like a good time! I'm in for this one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I'm in early! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I'm here too! Can't wait to see what happens next! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyRedhead......Betsy 16 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I'm in... And on the first page too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nutters4wdw......Amy 5 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Me too, I'm in! Glad you made it there safely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 :pc: :pc: :pc: :pc: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent... Just Brent 83 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I'm in. That story about the cooler sounds like a decent explanation for chilling the punch keg-style. Then again, I don't think anyone would notice after a glass or two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I'm just glad to see that the punch was well taken care of!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I'm in! Wonder if its still page 1 or I got the boot to 2?!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ok Grumpy AKA Cindy~~ 9 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I'm in! Love Mason! I have 2 goldens! Great Dogs! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Then again, I don't think anyone would notice after a glass or two.I had one glass of punch while waiting for Rita to arrive - then another after picking up her and Chris and bringing them back. I had no trouble noticing or recalling - unlike certain people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Seems like Ive heard this TR before.....Sorry I didnt get to see you before you left. I dropped by the Monday night but didnt see anyone around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Waiting....toe tapping.:DSorry your start was so shaky. Hope the rest made up for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Mason pic :jumpforjoyTest Pic :parrot:What that they say, a pic is worth a thousand or 2?I'm in. That story about the cooler sounds like a decent explanation for chilling the punch keg-style. Then again, I don't think anyone would notice after a glass or two.That explanation was probably the only decent thing.I don't think either. :clint:I had one glass of punch while waiting for Rita to arrive - then another after picking up her and Chris and bringing them back. I had no trouble noticing or recalling - unlike certain people.Then obviously you didn't have enough. :clint: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Count me in. I am getting more and more excited about my trip next month! I will live through yours and everyone else's until I can get there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stacktester 78 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I am in literally. Punch, jello shots and chicken and dumplins. Oh, that's like later though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I think I squeaked in on page 1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I'm in and jealous of the Mickey AND Minnie lights. I just told Jason that Santa better be bringing me one. He has 20 days..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disney4dan 68 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 First page - did I make the first page?I'm in!Dang-it! Top of page 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I'm here too!Love that the Fiends Christmas Tree is back. Can't wait to see it with all its decorations! How many new ones were added for this year? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Lisa 53 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I may be a busy gal, but I'm never too busy for a Stef trip report! Can't wait to hear all about you Walking in a Disney Wonderland. I bet it was the punch... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcjmom 8 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I am along for the ride also! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 I'm in. Hope I make it on page one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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