VWL Groupies...yes, we love the Lodge!!

[Muushka]

yes, thank you to all of our veterans. Thank you for your service to our country.

And 4 weeks from tonight, Groupie Meet #1!

[MiaSRN62]

Originally Posted by Muushka

yes, thank you to all of our veterans. Thank you for your service to our country.

And 4 weeks from tonight, Groupie Meet #1!

How many meets are there Muushka ? I know I'd like to be in one of them

[MiaSRN62]

Originally Posted by Granny

Maria...that is right ON TOPIC!!

Looking forward to reports of WDW, Groupie meets and of course, more pix of our beloved WL!

So here's the list from Page 1 of Groupies that will be there when I am. Though I'm gonna miss Ink Our flight lands at 8 pm on the 12th. Has anyone heard from Ink recently ?

jimmytammy 3-14 OKW
Inkmahm/Dynaguy 8-12 VWL
DiznyDi/DiznyDad 7-15 VWL
horselover 19-27 VWL
keliblue 9-15 VWL 10th Anniversary
Muushka 9-14 VWL Celebrity cruise 15-29
MiaSRN62 12-15 Dolphin 17-19 OKW

Oh....and keeper-of-the-list.....I was able to find an opening on the DVC site this morning and switched OKW for Jambo for Dec 17-19
Getting EXCITED

[twokats]

My husband and my son say you are welcome!
Our church did a big thing this morning in recognition of all the vets. I think my husband was the youngest one there and we had one that was a WWII vet (she is the mother of another of our praise team members).

I wish Kati and I could have worked in another trip in Dec this year, but we will just have to be content to wait til next year.

We did a little more car shopping Friday at another GMC dealership and found another Impala just like the one in Greenville (just with 6000 more miles). I also looked at a new Malibu.

We are going to a Toyota dealership Tuesday to check on a Camry.
Camry seems to be Consumer Reports car of choice. Nissan Altima looks to be #2.

They called me Friday and informed me the Monte Carlo was a total loss, but it will be around Tuesday before I know how much the settlement will be.

[twinklebug]

Originally Posted by MiaSRN62

So here's the list from Page 1 of Groupies that will be there when I am. Though I'm gonna miss Ink Our flight lands at 8 pm on the 12th. Has anyone heard from Ink recently ?

Oh....and keeper-of-the-list.....I was able to find an opening on the DVC site this morning and switched OKW for Jambo for Dec 17-19
Getting EXCITED

Excited for you all! Airfare is down and those APs in my pocket are burning a hole, but in the best interest of the family finances, and DD's finals I can't give into my Disney logic. So hard...

Originally Posted by Granny

Just stopping by to thank all our current and retired members of the Armed Forces for their service to our nation. And a thanks to their families who provide so much support for them, and therefore for us.

Agree 100% Thank you to all veterans and current service men and their families The little town we live in lined the 'center' of town with full sized US flags.... about 80 of them. Made me cry. (Driving + Crying wile passing in front of the police station is not a great mix by the way LOL)

Originally Posted by twokats

My husband and my son say you are welcome!
Our church did a big thing this morning in recognition of all the vets. I think my husband was the youngest one there and we had one that was a WWII vet (she is the mother of another of our praise team members).

I wish Kati and I could have worked in another trip in Dec this year, but we will just have to be content to wait til next year.

We did a little more car shopping Friday at another GMC dealership and found another Impala just like the one in Greenville (just with 6000 more miles). I also looked at a new Malibu.

We are going to a Toyota dealership Tuesday to check on a Camry.
Camry seems to be Consumer Reports car of choice. Nissan Altima looks to be #2.

They called me Friday and informed me the Monte Carlo was a total loss, but it will be around Tuesday before I know how much the settlement will be.

Glad to hear your still on the hunt for the right addition to the family. I don't understand folk who go into the first dealer and make the purchase right away. I mentioned before, I am partial to the Camry, but should point out the first time I test drove it I didn't like it as much as the Altima. It was the second test drive on a different day, different roads that won me over. Numbers can guide you, but go with your instinct for that final decision... and don't let them talk you into the baby blue car, unless that's what you're looking for

[jimmytammy]

Originally Posted by MiaSRN62

So here's the list from Page 1 of Groupies that will be there when I am. Though I'm gonna miss Ink Our flight lands at 8 pm on the 12th. Has anyone heard from Ink recently ?

Oh....and keeper-of-the-list.....I was able to find an opening on the DVC site this morning and switched OKW for Jambo for Dec 17-19
Getting EXCITED

Hey Maria
Got you squared away on the vacation list!

[horselover]

Originally Posted by MiaSRN62

So here's the list from Page 1 of Groupies that will be there when I am. Though I'm gonna miss Ink Our flight lands at 8 pm on the 12th. Has anyone heard from Ink recently ?

Oh....and keeper-of-the-list.....I was able to find an opening on the DVC site this morning and switched OKW for Jambo for Dec 17-19
Getting EXCITED

Oh Maria it looks like I'll just miss you again! Unless you have a late flight on the 19th? We get in at 11:00. If all goes well we should be at VWL by 12:00.

[Disney loving Iowan]

Originally Posted by twinklebug

See if your town Park & Rec runs any classes. Those are usually much more affordable than joining a gym, and sometimes they use the same facilities.

I will do that. Thanks!

Originally Posted by eliza61

DIL, do you have a planet fitness near you. It's a no contract gym and it's only 10 bucks a month. I really enjoy the one near me. The equipment is well kept and seems to be the latest stuff. Downside is that the personal trainers cost extra... so it's really a exercise on your own type of deal.
But they have tons of recumbent bikes, ellipiticals, treadmills, stair climbers etc. So for me, its a life saver for stress relief.

Yes we have one really close to us. I went on line though and I don't see anything about them having yoga classes. Do you know if yours has them?

Originally Posted by rfassett

DLI - maybe you said and I missed it, but how old is your daughter? A couple of things come to mind. Five miles may be a much too large of a bite for her. Think baby steps and build. Walking is a very good think but like with any exercise, it is better to start slower and build. Also, check with churches and/or community colleges and the like - they often have low cost programs at different times.

My daughter is 19. I agree that 5 miles would for sure be too much and I really don't expect her to do that. It took me awhile to get up to that point myself. I would at least like her to take the dogs for a short walk though. Every time though I suggest she do that she said she does plenty of walking between classes in school. So because she doesn't want to seem to take my advice when it comes to doing any exercise I thought maybe I could get her to do yoga. Kind of frustrating to hear her complain all the time about feeling bad but then she doesn't seem to want to do some of the things she could do to feel better. The suggestion about checking with colleges is good. I wonder if you school would have anything like that. I will have her check into it. I'm not giving her any choice with this!

[KAT4DISNEY]

Looks like I never added our dates to the list - could you put me down for Dec 1-5 BWV and 5-9 at BLT JimmyTammy?

Although I've made a little dilemma for myself. A week ago I got an email about low airfare to Hawaii. I travel a lot and schedules get weird so I never book airfare far in advance and don't have ours yet for FL. And now I find I could fly to Hawaii for a little less! The travel time is about the same, there are rooms available at Aulani and they are giving back 2 nights worth of points on longer stays due to constructions they have going on. We were just in FL and I'll be back in Feb for a conference but I do love the Christmas season and had reservations for CP etc, etc. But Aulani is waiting to be checked out too. I guess it'll just come down to which ever way I'm leaning on the day I decide to get the airfare. Last week it would have been Hawaii but right now it's Christmas at Disney. Deciding Hawaii or FL is not a bad problem to have though!

[rfassett]

Originally Posted by KAT4DISNEY

Looks like I never added our dates to the list - could you put me down for Dec 1-5 BWV and 5-9 at BLT JimmyTammy?

Although I've made a little dilemma for myself. A week ago I got an email about low airfare to Hawaii. I travel a lot and schedules get weird so I never book airfare far in advance and don't have ours yet for FL. And now I find I could fly to Hawaii for a little less! The travel time is about the same, there are rooms available at Aulani and they are giving back 2 nights worth of points on longer stays due to constructions they have going on. We were just in FL and I'll be back in Feb for a conference but I do love the Christmas season and had reservations for CP etc, etc. But Aulani is waiting to be checked out too. I guess it'll just come down to which ever way I'm leaning on the day I decide to get the airfare. Last week it would have been Hawaii but right now it's Christmas at Disney. Deciding Hawaii or FL is not a bad problem to have though!

OK - we will see if we can help you decide. Let's see - beautiful Christmas setting including an emotionally charged Candle Light Procession vs BIG JUMPING SPIDERS? I vote for Florida! You're right - "life is full of tough choices, init?"

[Muushka]

Oh good, we may get to see Kat4???? Will you be coming to the meet on Sat evening the 8th? I hope so!

[twinklebug]

Originally Posted by rfassett

...vs BIG JUMPING SPIDERS? I vote for Florida!

Wait.
WHAT?

I don't think I like the idea of Hawaii anymore. No. No. No.

[jimmytammy]

KAT4
Got ya in there

[KAT4DISNEY]

Originally Posted by rfassett

OK - we will see if we can help you decide. Let's see - beautiful Christmas setting including an emotionally charged Candle Light Procession vs BIG JUMPING SPIDERS? I vote for Florida! You're right - "life is full of tough choices, init?"

Well that ought to keep me away from Hawaii!! Sounds like a traumatic experience to share?!

Originally Posted by Muushka

Oh good, we may get to see Kat4???? Will you be coming to the meet on Sat evening the 8th? I hope so!

Yep! Planning it unless I switch to a luau that night.

Originally Posted by jimmytammy

KAT4
Got ya in there

Thanks!

[rfassett]

Originally Posted by KAT4DISNEY

Well that ought to keep me away from Hawaii!! Sounds like a traumatic experience to share?!

Well - no personal experience. Rebecca has told me about them so I did a quick google search and the Cane Spider can grow to the size of a softball and has been known to chase folks around the room.

That is enough to keep ME away. I do understand Hawaii has nice beaches though.