My family is going Nov. 11-13 and maybe December 3-5. We'll be staying at Deer Run. This will be our 8th year to go to OTC. It is our favorite festival. Alrighty then.....who else is going?
Ooh ooh!! We're going! We'll be there at Deer Run, too! We'll be there Nov. 12-13. Maybe we'll see each other.
Hubby and I will be going Nov.18-21. barring any unforseen blizzards up here in Northern WI.
we will be there sunday after thanksgiving. will be in the area for 4 days. going to see show in branson also.. then return trip sunday-monday after christmas ;D
The ladies of the family will be in Branson on Dec 3, then the kids and dads are joining us on the 4th.
We will also be staying at Deer Run!
Our family will be there the day after Christmas until the last day the park is open this year. Wish we could get there sooner, but can't take our son out of school. Besides, it's become a Christmas tradition for us, the past few years.
I am hoping to go late December! ;D However, my work is planning on a business trip for me which really throws a wrench into my plans. :-\
Will be there December 4th with family, December 5th with the MSU Folklore Club. Can't wait!
I am going on Friday, November 12th...unless it is raining pretty bad ???
Nate, Plan pn going! NO rain ;D......................... snow maybe ::),,, NO rain though ;D
Hope u have a good trip.
We're planning our trip for Dec. 9-12! But I have to come back for our church Christmas musical Sunday pm.
Mid december around the 16th ish.......whoop whoop! *happy dance* And I did an anti rain dance for the month of december, so your welcome in advance.
hey thanks for hte "whoop" "whoop". ;D I will be there the sunday/monday after x-mas.. may stay for tuesday? ??? we will see..... no rain? thanks ;D......... what about the snow? :-[
ran outta money and couldnt buy the instructions for the anti snow dance.....and well darnt it I like snow! ;D
you is funny :D :D :D But i think the snow dance is the same as your rain dance, just FASTER to stay warmer ;D
Quote from: sanddunerider on November 09, 2010, 05:27:20 AM
Nate, Plan pn going! NO rain ;D......................... snow maybe ::),,, NO rain though ;D
Hope u have a good trip.
Thanks Sanddunerider. I hope you have a good SDC trip too.
Alright...for all of you going to OTC, it's mandatory trip reviews when you get back! No excuses! ;)
We poor souls that wont be able to go need our fix! :D
Poor, poor us! :'(
Missinthegreentrams, could you please do a rain dance for this Thursday and Friday? The weather forecast isn't so great right now.
parson, i will help too!! have a good trip!! "whoop" "whoop" !! "whoop" "whoop" !! (thats is trams rain dance in case you missed that).. LOL
Thanks sanddunerider! Any help is appreciated. ;D
We are going to OTC Nov. 27-29, the weekend after thanksgiving. My family has been going to SDC's Christmas festival for at least the past 20 years. VERY excited as always! ;D
we will be the sunday also! 18 more days and counting ;)
ok I am going to sound like the dumb one of the group what is OTC
Old Time Christmas
thanks, did not see that
hey jmc, I have the same problems. ::) these seasoned veterans start throwing out initials and about 1/2 the time i have to stop and thing about what is what.. ??? then when i figure it out, i just say "duh", that was pretty simple.
Well the tides have turned, and I may get to attend the very first weekend in December after all! ;D
thats great ozark! It will be a great season!!
Has anyone tasted wassail? Is it good? I'll be going to OTC over Thanksgiving and am thinking about trying it. What does it taste like?
good question josh. i have been wondering the same thing!
Wassil is great- it's a combination of orange juice and hot cider with some other spices thrown in. We're planning on going to OTC Dec 18-19. On an unrelated note, this being November 11th, I'd like to thank all on this board who are serving or who have served in the Military as well as all other veterans. Happy Veterans Day!
you are so right duelist.. thanks to you all!!
Sanddunerider...your rain dance has worked wonderfully so far. Beautiful weather today, hopefully more of the same tomorrow.
I would also like to add my thanks to the others for all of our veterans out there!
thats great parson. Me and Trams will keep dancing!
And sorry to hear about the TV. I am sure that was an eye opener after a full day!
Have a great day on Sat.!!
Yes, thanks for the good "rain karma" sanddunerider. I have a great past about 45 minutes ahead of me. Time to get in line 90 minutes before the 6:15 Christmas Carol, which let's out just in time for the 8pm parade.
Tip: Go online and read the Pathfinder before you head to the park. Only 2 parades and you should get in line at least 30 min before any of the shows start, especially Christmas Carol :)
hey you guys! make sure you thank trams. They started this rain dance..LOL.. Have a great evening!
I'll be there sometime the first week of December
Hey Parson! We're on the 2nd floor at Deer Run. I wonder if we've seen each other. We are a family with a stroller...
StaceySue...we are staying on the bottom level right around the corner from the breakfast area (conference room). If you haven't seen me, you've probably seen my kids. I have 5--3 boys, 2 girls, 3 redheads, 2 blondes and a double stroller. :) I'm glad the weather has been fairly cooperative.
Quote from: Parson B Ready on November 12, 2010, 10:48:47 PM
StaceySue...we are staying on the bottom level right around the corner from the breakfast area (conference room). If you haven't seen me, you've probably seen my kids. I have 5--3 boys, 2 girls, 3 redheads, 2 blondes and a double stroller. :) I'm glad the weather has been fairly cooperative.
Hmm...haven't seen anyone fitting that description yet. I'll have to keep an eye out. :)
Quote from: betamike on November 12, 2010, 04:29:45 PM
I'll be there sometime the first week of December
You, and me both if my plans hold true! ;D
sounds like everybody had a good weekend ;D. 12 more days for me....!!!! I'm past ready ;D
Quote from: Ozark BBQ on November 12, 2010, 11:24:18 PM
Quote from: betamike on November 12, 2010, 04:29:45 PM
I'll be there sometime the first week of December
You, and me both if my plans hold true! ;D
Look for me! Should be around that Wednesday, the 8th, or so.
who's planning on being there the sunday after thanksgiving? I am driving down sat afternoon, have a show in branson. then SDC sunday!!
Quote from: sanddunerider on November 14, 2010, 02:05:48 PM
sounds like everybody had a good weekend ;D. 12 more days for me....!!!! I'm past ready ;D
12 more days for us too!
I am hoping to visit perhaps on the third, fourth, or fifth of December.
Ah, I'll still be in transit. Felt like driving up from Florida this time around. More scenic.
I'll be there on the 4th and 5th of December.
come'on no takers for mid december??? I would start countin down the days but my count down is still depressing.
next weekend for me trams ;D...11 more days..(sorry trams)....
Then my december trip will be the sunday after x-mas for 3 days, (sun-mon-tues). ;D
And then :'( :'( :'( Have to wait until march :'( :'(
Well, my original plan was the first weekend in December, but now that it seems everyone else is going that same weekend I might need to change plans. It's going to be crowded! :P
yea! dodge that crowd! lol
Week after Christmas. 1st trip this year.
Harp
1st trip?? :'( :'( :'( man that sux ::) ::) ::) But at least your making it there! ;D ;D ;D
Don't feel alone Harp. I had a trip planned in May that got canceled due to work, and I didn't actually make it until October. However, you picked a great time go, and best of all I bet the week you go all of the 50th Anniversary merchandise will be half off, or better. ;D
Harp, check your messages... 6 more days for me! then i get to make that sweet trip.. I am past ready!
Going tomorrow (that's why I popped on here... catch any good vittles lol)!!! Can't wait!!! My toddler l-o-v-e-s their Christmas decor.
well u have a great day. the weather is supposed to be NNNIIIIIICCCCEEEEE......
We're heading to Branson Wednesday afternoon. Will be at SDC Thanksgiving night...can't wait. We'll go back again Friday or Saturday. Looks like we'll just miss the pleasant temperatures.
All right all you braggers don't forget to make a stop by the Trip Reviews thread when you get back! :D
going this weekend, got to remember the coat
oldsdcer, we will be there sunday ;D, got the coats and overalls dug out and ready ;D
Was there last weekend before last for 4 days....had a fantastic time. Plan on going at least once a week if my work schedule allows.
I would love to go but the university is forcing to take 3 of the 4 furloughs and that dents pretty deep especially at Christmas time so all my extra money has to go for gifts for the girls.
So please take alot of pictures - I will look forward to seeing them.
Going tomorrow...How is the crowd on the day before Thanksgiving?
Anyone?
Anyone?
Bueller?
i would think, and i am hoping for you, attendence will be a little lacking. :)
But as i understandstand thursday evening is a little busy, :D
And Friday is one of there busiest days of the year, as well as saturday :o
We are going sunday, and i am hoping for very little traffic on the last day of a 4day weekend ::) ::)
Have a great day history buff!!
24 hours and i will be headed south :o :o. I am past ready ;D ;D
Leaving in 14 hours for SDC!
t-12 hours before I leave for SDC and Coaster Christmas
you all have a great weekend.. looks like weather should hold out until the first of the week!
Who is ready from ERT on ThuNderaTion, PowderKeg and LIGHTS ON rides on FITH? :D
Honestly I am looking forward to the VIP seating at Dickens, buffet lunch and presentations the most.
I'm looking forward to what they have to show off about Half-Dollar Holler. It's not much to be excited about, but it would be interesting to see some real concept art.
I'm also interested to see if they'll drop some hints about the 2012 project, since that will probably be the big one and will be breaking ground next summer, I would think. Even just hearing that something big is on the way would be a treat.
Make sure to bundle up. It's gonna be COLD this weekend. 37 for a high tomorrow, and even colder Sunday.
If things go as planned today...my wife and some other family may be in Branson. Don't know if we will get to SDC or not. I'll give a report upon returning!
Wish I could be there, but I can wait until After Christmas as hard as it is gonna be.
Well, dang. I won't be there today for when the Herschends are there to sign books. I'll be at the park tomorrow instead.
We did make it to Branson today. A short trip review is listed with a connection to some photos of the trip on my Flickr site under the "TRIP REVIEW" thread. Hope you enjoy! :)
Got into the 50s today. All coasters and TGS were open until around 4pm.
Once the sun went down it got cold quick.
More likely than not, our 2009 visit was our last, at least until I retire. :'(
For over 5 years now we've been planning a transfer to New Hampshire. It looks like it might finally happen this coming March/April/May. My retirement window is May 2013 (eligible) to May 2020 (mandatory).
We'll be taking regular trips back home to Arkansas, but I don't know if we'll be able to work in SDC trips during that time. I certainly hope so: I'd love to have a big family gathering with my mother, sister, niece, nephew, and any kiddos and spouses who can come. The whole family has great SDC memories, so it would be a great reunion.
well good luck wiht that KB. we will keep you updated here! You know we will! ;D
well i dont know who is going to SDC today ???......,BUT you better dress warm.. 6 below zero wind chill in eastern kansas. :o :o. and 3-4 degrees wind chill at SDC :o :o... MAN!! this sux! :-\ :-\ Good luck to anybody that is going...
I'll be there Wednesday if you want to play "Spot the Swoosh" ;D
planning on being there sunday/monday after christmas.. depending on weather how long and which day(s)..
Well 1 more tirp for us.. Looks like we missed the bad weather in this area.. Headed down there tomorrow/monday. Hopefully not too cold.. We will see.!
Merry Christmas to everyone and have a safe,happy weekend/.