DISmeet at the Fort 2024?

[Teamubr]

Thanks for helping herd the cats and sort the wheat in a tornado.

I would tentatively come in on Saturday November 2nd and stay until Saturday November 16th. Site type will likely be a Full. Maybe a Preferred if I could figure a way to guarantee the 100 loop. I'm not against a Premium or Premium Meadows, but I'm cheap and it's hard to justify the extra $$.

I'd like to be there when the Christmas decorations go up. That seems to be sometime in mid-November.

j

 

[Part-Time Paradise]

OK kids, I'm gonna jump in here.

@Bishoparc has been given a promotion at his job , and as such, has been pretty busy as of late.

That being said, all interested in this Dismeet, the general concensus seems to be the week of Nov. 4th.

Please post what dates you would be coming and going and what kind of site you would book.

I will start a chart, (maybe a spreadsheet, @Part-Time Paradise ) and we can start to formulate a plan.

As per requests, we will send out a "Hey it's gettin' close to the time to book" notification

 

[Sjm9911]

I would love to roll in on the 31 and leave on the 8th. But probably not happening. So anything arounf there. And anywhere is fine for us. So no site is important, just that we are going. Hopefully it will be close to everyone else.

 

[jbrostek]

@Teamubr I am frugal, yet willing to pay for preferred or premium. I avoid Medow$ Premium.

@tigger92662 Thanks for jumping in! Right now I would guess on I would book preferred or premium, at 42' its the better bet for me. Though that would be finalized closer to the trip if I need a pet loop or not. So maybe I'll at least end up near @garneska .

 

[garneska]

My plan at the moment is Friday Nov 1 (maybe Sat Nov 2 till Sat Nov 16. Probably go full. @jbrostek all loops are pet loops. It will be a fun mad dash when we find out when bookings will start.

 

[bama_ed]

It might be possible again for us to individually request loop 1100 (Premium) because loops 2100 (Full) again individually requested is right behind it with a convenient walkway to the Comfort Station between the two.

I'm ambivalent about the arrival date. With Halloween on a Thursday, many people will clear out on Friday (although many weekender types will stay through Sunday) so Friday might be a good arrival date.

With 2023 rates for a Premium being $60-70 dollar more per night versus a Tent site (loop 2000 possible for our Aliner), I would have to think long/hard about what site level. I would like to pair a Fort stay with 3-4 days at Jetty Park on the Atlantic Coast either before or after the Fort to Do. Absolutely. Nothing. but I would have to look at how the dates work out. Oh and also the Wine & Dine short race dates at the end of our week.

If prior calendar holds, 2024 should be opening up around 2 months from now.

Ed

 

[garneska]

@bama_ed I am not so sure the race will be at the end of the week. it is normally the first weekend in Nov, so I am anticipating it being Nov 1 for the 5k. That is why I am going to try for a friday Nov 1 check in, in case we want to run. We are signed up for the wine and dine challenge in Nov 4 and 5 2023.

 

[bama_ed]

@bama_ed I am not so sure the race will be at the end of the week. it is normally the first weekend in Nov, so I am anticipating it being Nov 1 for the 5k. That is why I am going to try for a friday Nov 1 check in, in case we want to run. We are signed up for the wine and dine challenge in Nov 4 and 5 2023.

Oh okay, good to know, Kris. ED

 

[Part-Time Paradise]

I think we're looking 3rd to 9th currently.

 

[jbrostek]

@garneska Ahh yeah, guess your buss can get in there easier. I guess ill see where the consensus ends up and book accordingly and hope I can squeeze in. I know if we are clustered I might have the luck of someone being around to move a vehicle.

Right now I am thinking Sunday 3rd arrival, Staying through the 16th or maybe the 12th with DW and DD flying in for the weekend.

 

[cruising spud]

As of now, we would like to arrive on November 1st. we would probably stay until about November 13th. We like the 100 loop, but will stay close to where everyone else is.

 

[4077]

I would anticipate arriving the 1st or 2nd until the 8th. Wherever more people want to go (premium or full) is fine. If we decide on the 1100/2100 combo attempt, I would likely go premium.

 

[Boomer1]

Halloween is a big event at our Farmstand. Most likely would leave on the 1st so arrive Nov. 3rd or 4th stay until Nov. 16th or 17th. We prefer the Full hookups, usually we stay in 1700.

 

[BenitaN]

We are thinking Saturday, Nov. 2 to Sunday, Nov. 10, premium.

 

[tripleb]

We would most likely arrive Nov. 2 and depart Nov. 9 ... FHU site for us so the 2100 loop would work just fine.

Just a heads up for folks that might stay in a FHU ... The 1900 loop is difficult for any tow-behind/FW to back into. I've done it with a 31' FW and a 34' FW, both times were a lesson in futility.

 

[MrsPAHunter]

I know, late to the party---internet connectivity issues last few days and workaholic between several interstate trips. Catch folks up on those elsewhere, later (TeamUBR put me onto the cafe...plan to go looking by the weekend.)

Re: Nov '24 DisMeet--- 2-3 day drive down, 2-3 days back, considering arrive Nov. 3/4, pull out Nov. 14/15 at longest stay, maybe 'caravan' with jbrostek. As to what site (premium vs. FHU)...have no idea. 40' motorhome, I can get by with full fresh water coming into fort and dump at home - so whatever is close to everyone is fine, though budget plays small consideration. Will need to do some homework, unless someone wants to give me the easy answer so I can book with ease when it's time.

Excited, but navigating life by the seat of my pants right now.

 

[Teamubr]

Re: Nov '24 DisMeet--- 2-3 day drive down, 2-3 days back, considering arrive Nov. 3/4, pull out Nov. 14/15 at longest stay, maybe 'caravan' with jbrostek. As to what site (premium vs. FHU)...have no idea. 40' motorhome, I can get by with full fresh water coming into fort and dump at home - so whatever is close to everyone is fine, though budget plays small consideration. Will need to do some homework, unless someone wants to give me the easy answer so I can book with ease when it's time.

I think a lot of us are looking for the "Easy" button. Keep an eye out here (and I'll text you). We are anticipating the reservations for next year to be available sometime in June (based on prior years loading). I imagine there are several on here that will post it as soon as the window opens.

Also, all the loops except the Tent loops (1500, 2000) have full hook ups including sewer and cable. Tent loops have everything except sewer.

j

 

[jbrostek]

@MrsPAHunter As Jim said, all FW RV sites are full hookup And with booking not sure what the easy button is, but we found a button. Does that work?

As for caravaning, we can see how to sync up for that. I feel like down is easy and has been a consistent 2 days for me. You are a couple more hours north so I could see breaking it into 3 or even staying round the corner from me at Greenville Farm.

PS: Thought navigating life by the seat of your pants is normal. Is for me most of the time.

 

[Sjm9911]

 

[Teamubr]

Ed posted this on the main Camping forum, but on May 31st, reservations for 2024 should be available.

Less important to most, but park reservations are going away for "dated" tickets (those bought to start on a specific day or with a package) and the dining plans return in January 2024.

j

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