magnoliafig 51 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 So here we go! The second version of the O’Neal Mardi Gras. We began the trip on Thursday, the 7th. I was delivering a boxer to a friend’s daughter who happened to be a cast member on property. His name is Bruin and he was a rescue from a mutual friend of a friend in Shreveport, Louisiana. Glad we could start our trip off with a good deed.As Jody said, we were shooting for a 3PM pull out time and as luck would have it, we kept to that time the closest we ever have in the past. Typically our MO is to plan on 4, leave by 9. So far we’re starting off fantastic. Along the way we have particular stops we always make. Raisin’ Canes is always our first pit stop. It’s four hours from home and has the best chicken fingers you’ll ever taste. Cane also happens to be the owner’s dog’s name. Do you see a trend? :)The furry members of our family settled in well. I usually take photos of the kids too but this was the second trip with our pups, and I was more concerned about building their own album. Mostly the camera stayed in it's place until we arrived the next day. Our driver, still driving. We spent several hours chitchatting before stopping around midnight on the east side of Pensacola, somewhere. Just a few hours from our destination. :) After a rather forgettable overnight stop (the best kind, no drama), we completed the second leg of our trip and finally realized we were here!!!! WELCOME HOME!Immediately I start spotting our favorite bus. Funny how it’s the little things that get you so excited. For me it's the resort transportation that is zipping around me. The monorail track, the many buses. This also started a relentless search for our favorite bus driver. I finally succeeded but that comes later. For now it was various whiplashing around as each bus passed me. Is that you, Lou?Looouuuuu! I can’t find you!Eventually I have to stop stalking the bus drivers and focus on our entrance into our favorite home away from home.But we were momentarily delayed. And by momentarily, I mean at least fifteen minutes between these two dog lovers.This was the guard. This is a photo of the guard grabbing the other guard's attention so she could fawn over our puppies. She wasn't much of a dog lover. Or maybe she was a cranky guard. She didn't much look at the VIP four footed guests. Oh well, her loss. Did you know our pets are served hors d’oeuvres at reception? These two had an early check-in meal courtesy of a very magical CM. I really should write Disney with my appreciation. Perhaps the kids will give it their paw stamp of approval. :)The CM leaving our vehicle not to get our KOTW card. Oh no. She went back for cookies. Liver flavored doggie cookies. I'm not sure how they know Pluto, Pongo, Purty, all 99 dalmation puppies, Bolt or any number of forgotten dogs here, but they certainly pulled some strings. They were immediately Very Important Puppies. After we got to the site, we set up camp, called our CM friend and waited to relinquish our boxer charge. :)That's it for now. Up next is our first meal and night's entertainment. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Am I first on this one too? that could be a record.oh oh i am. first on both halves of dueling trip reports. Cant wait to read more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magnoliafig 51 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 LOL Jason, you are! Also my very first TR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magnoliafig 51 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I should mention, we began our trip on Thursday by driving up to Shreveport to pick up the boxer for our journey. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specularius 102 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 In on page 1.For all missing pictures for my trip report, please refer back to this trip report. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 LOL Jason, you are! Also my very first TR. Woohoo!! I am racking up the points today. Seriously though I am looking forward to seeing how your trip is. And cudoes(sp?) to you for remembering puppy pics in the first post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 In on page 1.For all missing pictures for my trip report, please refer back to this trip report. :thumbsup1: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'm in on this one too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I think its kudos? Or was that just the name of the snack bar? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I think its kudos? Or was that just the name of the snack bar?I am on to much nyquil to remember. I think you are right though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I am on to much nyquil to remember. I think you are right though.Ack! Feel better! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'm here too. Going to sit back and enjoy the dueling TRs.In on page 1.For all missing pictures for my trip report, please refer back to this trip report.So, we now have it on record who the slacker in the family is. :clint: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 In on this one also.....dualing trip reports.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Ah, now someone knows how to start off a Trip Report with the right photos. :D Thank you.They are adorable. I would go get them snacks too if I worked at the check in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'm in. Don't let Lou know you want Disney to know that a CM is doing something nice for you. It's almost magical how those doggy cookies appeared. Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'm in too. Great start! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Bringing the :pc: :pc: :pc: :pc: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'm in on this one also!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Woo Hoo!I'm on page one!Fuego!You're off to a great start. Love all the puppy photos! I love that shot of the Fort Wilderness sign with the flowers and blue sky! Makes me happy to think about pulling in there.Looking forward to the dueling reports. This should be fun!TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I am in like Flynn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Dopey.....hands up!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magnoliafig 51 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 T-Rex hands! Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 T-Rex hands!Carol did a T-Rex hand on TOT this morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magnoliafig 51 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Carol did a T-Rex hand on TOT this morning'Rex rules. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Carol did a T-Rex hand on TOT this morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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