mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Well, the pics are now uploaded to Photobucket, so let me get this trip report started!!!This was definitely a fantasyland trip for me, and a looooong awaited trip. I had been coming to the Fort solo for my annual December RADP meets since 2001. Slowly, year after year, the trip expanded to where it was 2 weeks!!!Well, for the last few years, the trip has gotten dinged in one way or another.In 2007, the RADP community decided to do their big meet in October, and I had an awesome time then.So December 2007, I only went for a few days staying at a resort.I had my normal trip in December 2008.In December 2009, I did go for two weeks, but Rick joined me for a few days. I love my Rick, but he was still new to this camper thing, and just wasn't "getting" it yet, and it kindof put a bit of a damper on the trip. He now has changed a couple of things that makes it easier for him to camp with me, and "gets" it now, but those first few camping trips with him were actually a LOT of work for me.In December 2010, I had to cancel my December trip entirely.In December 2011, I had to once again shorten my December trip to just a few days, staying in a resort.So, FINALLY, I was going to the Fort solo for TWO WEEKS in my camper, spending time with Fiends, and with my RADP friends. However, this trip was changed a bit from my ideal. Normally, I like to go where my RADP meets is the middle weekend, and I have a week before to get settled in, see a few things solo, and just relax, then 4-5 days running crazy with my RADP friends, then a week after to rest up, catch stuff I missed, then get ready to come home.Well, this year, a little event being my parents 50th wedding anniversary dictated that I needed to be home before December 15th, so I pushed the dates so that I arrived earlier, November 28th, staying through the 12th of December, which put the RADP meets on Dec 7-10 near the end of my trip, so no time to decompress afterwards before having to pack up on the 11th and head home the 12th.Having said all that, the trip was AWESOME, and I have LOTS of pictures to share. I just uploaded almost 6,000 pictures to Photobucket, however, I will share only a fraction of those, cause I'm a big fan of rapid shutter shooting, just to make sure I have one good shot out of 50!!So here we go!!!November 27th, 2012Not much to report here. As usual, I like to head out after work, to get some miles behind me and schedule Atlanta traffic at night.A couple of phone pics on the drive.The Georgia Welcome CenterMy hotel in MaconNovember 28th, 2012I got up super early, as in 5am and continued South and arrived at the Fort about noon.I don't have any pics of this day, as being solo, I'm doing all the driving and setting up by myself, and just don't think to take pictures.I did get my first site choice, which was 1730!! It is a big, wide site and I can throw a rock at the comfort station!!!November 29th, 2012I slept in this morning, finished the last few details of setting up, and then it was time to meet up with Mo and Brian!!! This was their last full day, and we had made plans to tool around Epcot.That will be coming up next! BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I'm in!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I am in too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I'm in too! Can't wait! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 First page in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Count me in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 6,000 pics?!? Holy cow! That's awesome! Can't wait to see the ones you share! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Continuing on Thursday, I meet up with Brian and MO, and we head for Epcot!We are noticing that Epcot is really lacking on the Christmas DecorationsIt used be every available pole and awning was dripping with garlands and wreaths. Not so now!Even the poinsetta bushes, were more ferns than poinsettiasWe arrived at our destination, Tutto Gusto, for some wine and appetizers!!My glass of sparkling Muscato!!!Mo's wine flight samplerBrian's choiceAn old fashioned manual slicing machineOur food selectionsContinuing on in WSPicture limit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I decided to head on back to the Fort. One of my RADP friends was arriving in town today and was staying off property. I offered her a resort ID and parking pass, and she was going to come by the Fort this evening to pick it up.I kindof chilled out the rest of the evening. I had been running crazy with the driving and setting up, and then the afternoon with Mo and Brian, and now it was time to just relax with a mudslide drink and enjoy the evening under the awning :)Nighty Night! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 :pc: :pc: :pc: :pc: :popcorn: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kahuna aka John 71 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I am so here... Carol to the rescue !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Those are the only men I want to see in skirts. Thank you for fixing my memories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 As always, great pictures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Continuing on Thursday, I meet up with Brian and MO, and we head for Epcot!This just brought the biggest smile to my face. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Did I make the first page? It's gonna be close!Happy Anniversary to your parents! Awesome!A meet up with Mo. Awesome II.Can't wait for more!! Hurry Hurry Hurry!!! :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyRedhead......Betsy 16 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 First Page! Looking forward to hearing more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.....Gary 85 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Did I make page one?? We love Off Kilter. We also noticed a lack of decorations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 I'm here! Loving the pictures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 HI HO, HI HO, on another trip with Carol we go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ok Grumpy AKA Cindy~~ 9 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 I'm in Oh and a mudslide sounds so good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Looking forward to your TR. one day I hope to make the first page of a TR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 At least I'm on top of page two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 I'm glad you got to have a day with Monique and Brian! They are so much fun! Wow, I never made it over to Epcot during any of my time there during November. There is hardly anything Christmasy there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Page 2, but I am here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
photogal06...Sommer 10 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Can't wait to read more! I can't believe you have all your photos uploaded already---you're crazy fast!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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