stefa70 205 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 This update will include any random Fort scenery that we took along the way, but didn't fit into the story. Enjoy.This was in Amanda's batch of photos. I have no idea where it was taken. Any thoughts?SQUIRREL!Fishing bird!Thumper!Deer!Ahhh, the trail to the Settlement.The same trail going away from the Settlement.This tiny little sign you see is the one that warns people that bikes are not allowed on the trail along the lake.A lamp on Trails End's porchPlayground in my backyard. (Next to the 300 loop)Since this report is almost a wrap, and this update was light on commentary, I'm going to add a couple of my final thoughts now.1. It had been since the first week of February that we had visited the Fort, which is a long time for us. When gas prices skyrocketed, we figured the only was around it was to cut a couple of trips. I have to say it was a good decision. We were all so excited to be going back, it was almost like being Fort newbies again.2. The only place I did not visit on this trip was the canal area behind the 300 loop. I did not want to see that ugly crane sticking out above the trees! BOO!3. We saw ONE yellow fly in the whole 6 days and that was when Trevor was picking us up from the Outpost, by the horses. We all came home bite-free!4. The weather was perfect (well, perfectly scorching hot, but we're used to that) We had that one 1/2 hour rain shower and that's it. We were able to make it home and unpack before the outskirts of Beryl started in on us Monday evening. It poured all night and all day Tuesday. Poured, like roads were shut down because all the retention ponds in town were full. God must have been looking out for us.We're nearing the end now. I have a "pack-up" post and then we say Goodbye to the Fort.Some of us much louder than others! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 This was in Amanda's batch of photos. I have no idea where it was taken. Any thoughts?That is down at the Settlement.The side porch of Crockett's and the Arcade would be on your left, and the playground on your right. She is looking toward the old River Country entrance. The sidewalk on the right is the one that leads to Clementine's Beach.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 GO AIR FORCE!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 That is down at the Settlement.The side porch of Crockett's and the Arcade would be on your left, and the playground on your right. She is looking toward the old River Country entrance. The sidewalk on the right is the one that leads to Clementine's Beach.TCDWell done! I get it now, thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 GO AIR FORCE!!!Wow- you have good eyes.I totally did not even notice that coozie.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Wow- you have good eyes.I totally did not even notice that coozie.TCD1. It's beer related2. I have more AF stuff than I care to discuss. 4. It's blue, I love blue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 The bean dip and the sandwiches have made me hungry and I just finished dinner....gotta try those sometime. I love all the Fort pics and awesome that you and Nater got drinks at Crockett's on the final night......what could be better? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 I have really enjoyed your report. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 I have really enjoyed your report.Me too. I don't want it to end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Wow- you have good eyes.TCDThat may be, but she can't take a good picture to save her life. :hah:4. It's blue, I love blue.Uh Oh, you'd better hope Gwen doesn't read that. :rofl2:Yes, the kids have a friend in the AF, stationed somewhere in the panhandle. Why can't you move Tiny to Florida? (You can come too, I guess) I love all the Fort pics and awesome that you and Nater got drinks at Crockett's on the final night......what could be better?Not having to come home? I have really enjoyed your report.Me too. I don't want it to end.Thank you both, but sadly, this is it!My final update is coming momentarily. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 That dreaded day has arrived. I opened my eyes around 5:00 am on Monday and listened for rain. So far, so good. I finally got up and tried not to be grumpy. I was very thankful that the storm hadn't moved in and everything was still dry.We had our coffee, then took Mason out for his final walk.We let the kids sleep in for a bit, and Trevor & I started tearing down camp.The "going home funk" that I was in quickly dissipated when Aiden showed up to say goodbye. I felt so lucky that he was the first and last fiend that I saw on this trip.I'm sure there's some manly talk going on here.Aiden taught me his Anakin Skywalker pose.There were hugs galore, and Aiden even kissed my cheek. Talk about melting your heart!I promised him that I would see him again and we would have a play date at the playground.The break down continued after the kids crawled out of bed.Load up the cart.Back up and hook up.Mason hopped in the backseat and was ready for the ride home.Normally, we haul our two bikes on the camper, but we got lazy and just threw them all in Nate's truck.Does anyone else pack really nice, everything in it's place, when heading to the Fort, and then find yourself shoving crap wherever it fits on the way home? A lot of people were packing and leaving on this Monday.I'm pretty sure this CM is saying to the other one:"Oh my gosh, I think I just soiled myself!"As they waved to Nate, he blasted them with his train horns! :hah:I looked longingly at the office, wishing I was one of the people just checking in, instead of checking out.As luck would have it, as we went past the TTC, a monorail came by...and I thought of Lou.And that's all she wrote folks!We were home and unpacked by 1:00pm.Thanks to everyone for reading along, and all the great comments. Til the next time.Love, Peace & Chicken Grease! :animated-smileys-character-024: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Great TR Stef! I llok forward to your next trip! I wish I could have been there for the train horns. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Sorry it's over, but once again, great report!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Great trip report and even better pictures, thanks for posting!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 It was a fun trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 It's just too soon for it to be ovah.... way to soon.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 BRAVO!Another excellent report!Now I know how y'all are able to get packed up and out of there so quick. I am the opposite. I take forever packing up, because I want to be able to just put the camper away when I get home. I'm glad that the rain waited for you to get packed and out of there.I, too, am sorry that this report is done. It sure was a lot of fun.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Great report!!!! :jumpforjoy :jumpforjoy :jumpforjoyUntil next time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MetalDad 33 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Really enjoyed that one! The heat is on now, I'll have to step up my next TR for the July 4th trip! I didn't realize you were so close, we're trying to put together a weekend up in Chazz, any thoughts about the CG? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hotmamac aka Misty 11 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Thanks for sharing Stef. Great report and fabulous pictures! I can't wait to be there.110 days...but who's counting??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 I wish I could have been there for the train horns. :rofl2:They are extremely loud! Usually (so as not to give anyone a heart attack) he just "burps" them, but since we were leaving, he let em rip!Sorry it's over, but once again, great report!!Great trip report and even better pictures, thanks for posting!!!!!!!!!!!!!It was a fun trip.It's just too soon for it to be ovah.... way to soon....Thanks all. It was a fun trip and I'm sorry it's over too. But there will be more to come, hopefully sooner rather than later.Now I know how y'all are able to get packed up and out of there so quick. I am the opposite. I take forever packing up, because I want to be able to just put the camper away when I get home. TCDWe've got the packing down to about a hour. We did pack much more carefully when we had our pup since there isn't a lot of storage. Now everything basically stays in it's place while camping, just food and our clothes have to come out when we get home.Great report!!!! :jumpforjoy :jumpforjoy :jumpforjoyUntil next time!Thanks G! Looks like my next trip (at the Fort) will include you. Ought to make for some interesting pictures. :1sm056pullhair:Really enjoyed that one! The heat is on now, I'll have to step up my next TR for the July 4th trip! I didn't realize you were so close, we're trying to put together a weekend up in Chazz, any thoughts about the CG?Thank you. Yes, I am close! I am not familiar with Chazz camping, but I did find one recent review.Scroll down towards the bottom.http://www.rvparkrev.../Homosassa.htmlBring a lot of bug spray. The no see-ums will eat you alive over there. You can always find interesting folks around that area. Tons of fishermen, some who wear rubber waders with "Homosassa Reeboks" written in magic marker on them (true story!!) Every once in a while you will find one that has a tooth. ;DIt really is beautiful up in this area, especially if your into water and or fishing. I highly recommend taking a manatee tour! Let me know when you're up this way, maybe we could meet up for a beer! :doublebeer:Thanks for sharing Stef. Great report and fabulous pictures! I can't wait to be there.110 days...but who's counting???Only 110 days?! Enjoy the anticipation/planning as it will be over before you know it. You're gonna have a great time, and I expect to be paid back for this report...with pictures. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Beachy 18 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 GREAT TR!!! Thank you for posting it! Looks like you all had a great time! Happy belated birthday to your son. And I LOVE your puppy!! :heartsmiley:Seeing those crowds over Memorial Day, I'm really afraid of being there over 4th of July!! :bugeyes: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MetalDad 33 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 We did the Manatee tour last father's day, was outstanding. We plan on heading up that way soon. Will certainly contact you. That's funny, I too am a 1983 NY transplant, and my mother wants to know how I ended up with a big pickup truck, a favorite Nascar driver, and lots of camo. I keep telling her that camping keeps me close to the folks that are truly the salt of the earth.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GZYKOS5JaE&feature=related Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 GREAT TR!!! Thank you for posting it! Looks like you all had a great time! Happy belated birthday to your son. And I LOVE your puppy!! :heartsmiley:Seeing those crowds over Memorial Day, I'm really afraid of being there over 4th of July!! :bugeyes:Awww thanks!You'll be fine on the 4th! Just stay out of the parks, the water parks, Downtown Disney & the pool at the Fort. Stay at your site, with a very big fan blowing on you. :rofl2:No, you'll still have a great time!!That's funny, I too am a 1983 NY transplant, and my mother wants to know how I ended up with a big pickup truck, a favorite Nascar driver, and lots of camo. I keep telling her that camping keeps me close to the folks that are truly the salt of the earth.Wow, what a co-ink-ee-dink! :holysheep:Look forward to meeting you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 :heart: Farewell Princess....until next time...sending kisses and hugs!! :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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