It's NEVER Too Late, for Number 8 - the most UNOFFICIAL, 'official' AKL thread yet!

[tiggrbaby]

Originally Posted by PNO4TE

Good morning, Js & Ks!

I think I had told you all that one of the hospitals Bob was in last year is having an Open House celebrating their 5th year in Richmond. There are Kindred Hospitals all over the country, but the one here was very new 18 months ago when he was sent there from ICU here in F'burg. They invited us to return to help in the celebration and I am canceling all my classes and private lessons tomorrow to take him. I got an email yesterday asking if I would speak at the Open House. So, amidst all my lesson planning, assignment writing, composition editing and general everyday "stuff" I am trying very hard to put together some notes so I don't forget the things we both want to say to these wonderful people.

I think Bob is as excited to get all dressed up tomorrow for the first time since January 16, 2011. Business casual is dressed up for him these days... He also wants to show off a bit for them. As hard as they all tried, they were not able to get him walking while he was there. At the end of his month at Kindred he could sit on the side of the bed and get into a wheel chair without passing out. He cannot wait to walk in that door using his walker. I can't wait to see him do it!

What an honor and you both deserve to shine after all your hard work!

[TruBlu]

Anybody heard from Kim?

I'm worried....

Sent from Tracey's iPhone using DISBoards

[PNO4TE]

Originally Posted by RachelTori

HOW EXCITING FOR YOU BOTH!! I know the hospital will be THRILLED to see the progress Bob has made! What an honor for you to be asked to speak!

Thank you, my friend.

Originally Posted by wendypooh

Morning J's & K's - hope everyone is well today!!! I've still got this horrid headache - feel awful - taking medicine, but, it's not helping much -- sorry to complain so much, but - what are friends for right............ LOL HUGS to all of you, I appreciate ALL of you -

Thanks Elin, not as much as I would like, but,..... it's just a headache!!!


Ohhh, how wonderful and exciting for you. I know you'll be great and it will be so nice for Bob to "show off" - he deserves too!!! Hugs!!

Oh, honey... there is NO such thing as JUST a headache. They can be just as debilitating as major issues! And thanks for the well-wishes!

Originally Posted by glennsgirl762

Hi everybody! Hope all of you are well! I just want to say thank you all for this wonderful thread, without all of you and your help, I would have not known half the things I've learned, and especially about AKL. This was our first stay at AKL and by far our favorite resort! We had a wonderful trip in August and I cannot say enough great things about this wonderful resort!!

I am glad you had a great trip!

Originally Posted by franandaj

Hi J's & K's!

I've been keeping up but just don't have much to say.

We all have those times. just hold on... the need to speak will return.

Originally Posted by RachelTori

This business trip is my *prelude to F&FW at WDW*!! I'm hoping the time flies!!

Me too!!

Originally Posted by tiggrbaby

What an honor and you both deserve to shine after all your hard work!

Thank you!!

Originally Posted by TruBlu

Anybody heard from Kim?

I'm worried....

I was hoping for some news too.

[John's Mom]

Originally Posted by PNO4TE

Good morning, Js & Ks!

I think I had told you all that one of the hospitals Bob was in last year is having an Open House celebrating their 5th year in Richmond. There are Kindred Hospitals all over the country, but the one here was very new 18 months ago when he was sent there from ICU here in F'burg. They invited us to return to help in the celebration and I am canceling all my classes and private lessons tomorrow to take him. I got an email yesterday asking if I would speak at the Open House. So, amidst all my lesson planning, assignment writing, composition editing and general everyday "stuff" I am trying very hard to put together some notes so I don't forget the things we both want to say to these wonderful people.

I think Bob is as excited to get all dressed up tomorrow for the first time since January 16, 2011. Business casual is dressed up for him these days... He also wants to show off a bit for them. As hard as they all tried, they were not able to get him walking while he was there. At the end of his month at Kindred he could sit on the side of the bed and get into a wheel chair without passing out. He cannot wait to walk in that door using his walker. I can't wait to see him do it!

What exciting news for you and Bob! I'm sure you'll do a great job with your speech. Bob has come a long way and has made such great progress.

[dgbg100106]

I just wanted to say good morning...

The issue that has been weighing heavy on my has come to an end.

Thanks for sticking with me...

[dgbg100106]

Here is the latest list of everyone visiting in 2012.
Just to keep a rolling year....

If you have any updates please let me know...

September
meg_twittles, 20th - 29th, AKL
dtstampz, 24th - 27th, AKL
Angel16, 24th - 29th, BC CL
dis1sttimer4, 26th - Oct 2nd, AKL
DiSnEyLvR76, 28th - Oct 5th, AKV Kidani
jenny105, 30th - Oct 7th, AKV Jambo House

October
dis1sttimer4, Sept 26th - 2nd, AKL
DiSnEyLvR76, Sept 28th - 5th, AKV Kidani
jenny105, Sept 30th - 7th, AKV Jambo House
Angel16, Sept 30th - 5th, AKL CL
miprender, 4th - 8th, WLV
suetoo, 6th - 12th, AKL Kidani VIllage
Missyrose, 6th - 12th, Jambo House
DisneyMom1983, 6th - 14th, AKV
PNO4TE, 7th - 14th, Dolphin
RachelTori, 7th, Art of Animation
DoryDorito, 7th - 13th, AKL
RachelTori, 8th - 12th, BCV
John's Mom, 10th - 14th, AKV Kidani
DisneyBride'03, 11th - 15th, still deciding...
TyRy, 12th - 14th - still deciding
RachelTori, 12th - 14th, Dolphin
RachelTori, 14th -17th, AKL-CL
rentayenta, 14th - 19th, SSR or THV
maryj11, 14th - 19th, CBR or AKL Still deciding.
TyRy, 14th - 20th, BWV
Karlzmom, 16th -26th, AKL
franandaj 17th - 18th, VWL
kaylie&laurensmom 17th - 21st, AKV CL
dolphingirl47, 17th - 21st, BWV
rentayenta, 19th - 24th, AKV
YoYoAurora, 20th - 27th, AKV CL
kaylie&laurensmom 21st - 25th. AKV CL (waitlisted)
sctigger, 21st - 17th, AKL
PrincessMer, 27th - 30th, AKL
AquaDame, 28th - Nov 3rd, Jambo House

November
AquaDame, Oct 28th - 3rd, Jambo House
anjalee6, 2nd - 5th, AKL
AquaDame, 3rd - 11th, Fantasy
Twoboysnmygirl, 5th - 8th, AKL
DaisynDonald, 6th - 15th, AKL CL
kerriemiller, 9th -17th, Jambo House
dolphingirl47, 10th - 17th, Disney Magic
jojo9610, 17th - 24th, Kidani Village
dolphingirl47, 17th to 21st, BWV
goofy4mykids, 17th - 27th, AKV CL
dolphingirl47, 21st - 27th, Old Key West
luvindisneyworld, 25th - 30th, AKL CL
John's Mom, 25th- 30th, Pop Century
franandaj, 25th - Dec 2nd, DCL


December
franandaj, Nov 25th - 2nd, DCL
scotlass, 1st - 15th, AKL
Tltorrez, 3rd - 15th, AKV Kidani
Pinkocto, 6th - 11th, OKW
jessc79, 6th - 14th, AKV
pilferk, 6th - 15th, AKV
kellyg403, 10th - 15th, AKL
pequele, 15th -27th, AKV Kidani
RachelTori, 20th -26th, Dolphin, Drinking to the End of the World

2013
January
swimchick1984, 5th - 13th, AKL CL
Trublu, 21st - 28th, AKL - Jambo House
franandaj 30th - Feb 4th, AKV

February
franandaj Jan 30th - 4th, AKV, Savannah View
franandaj 4th - 7th, BLT
Wendypooh, 9th - 14th, BLT
prodri1, 11th - 17th, Somewhere
wendypooh, 14th - 17th, Kidani
Athenna, 21st - 23rd, AKV
Athenna, 23rd - Mar 1st, AKV CL

March
Pinkocto, 16th - 19th, Jambo House CL

April
franandaj, 19th - 21st, VGC
missy120, 26th - May 4th, Kidani Village Savannah view

May
missy120, April 26th - 4th, Kidani Village Savannah view
t_daniels, 7th - 13th, AKL
Wendypooh, 18th -June 4th, Aulani
dolphingirl47, 20th - 27th, Disney Wonder West Coast Repositioning
dolphingirl47, 27th - June 2nd, Disney Wonder Alaska

June
wendypooh, May 18th - 4th, Aulani
Nutty4Disney, 2nd - 8th, AKV Kidani Village

July
sharon78, 8th-18th, AKL
Z28KatCar, 18th - Aug1st, AKL CL

August
Z28KatCar, July 18th - 1st, AKL CL

[dgbg100106]

Have you all seen these?





I bad want one of the pins..... Now I just need to figure out who is going to be therein October that I know..... hmmmm.

[Pinkocto]

Good morning everybody

Elin, that's so exciting for Bob and you, I hope the day goes well

Brandi, I'm glad the issue is over. I hope the stress is over as well.

[mla973]

Staying at AKV for the second year in a row. We leave in 16 days! This time, we're staying DVC studio at Jambo House. Are there any special requests I can make? We did not reserve a savannah view. We had one last year and it was great... just decided to spend money on other things this time.

We'll probably be hanging at the Kidani pool most... we're taking our DS2 and my SIL, BIL and DN2 will be going as well.

I am so excited, I can barely stand it. I love WDW and miss it terribly from last year. We're thinking of buying at AKV so I'm hoping this trip will solidify the decision (we're renting points now).

Just wanted to say hi... we'll try to rock our lime green Mickey head to be easy to spot as a DISer.

[brunette8706]

Hello All!

I just booked the AKL CL!

A few quick questions:

How is the food/offerings?

Any recommendations on room view?

As always THANK SO MUCH DISers!

Brunette

Is anyone else going to the AKL tomorrow?

[wendypooh]

Morning J's & K's - hope everyone is well today!! My sinus headache is FINALLY after 4 days GONE!!! Thank the Lord!!! Had a good night last night for DH's B-day - and got some REALLLLLLLY good news, but, I can't share it just yet!!!
I will SOON though!! Hope you ALL have a wonderful day!!



** KIM - hoping things are good with you and your DS - we're all praying for you all. Please update us when you can!!! Take Care!! HUGS

Originally Posted by dgbg100106

I just wanted to say good morning...

The issue that has been weighing heavy on my has come to an end.

Thanks for sticking with me...

Thank Goodness for this news!!!! HUGS my friend!!! I'm happy for you!!

[sharon78]

Thanks for the info on the thread. I never in a million years thought we would ever stay at AKL. It's been so out of our price range on our other trips so we are so excited about staying here. We have visited AKL before just to look around and to have eaten breakfast at Boma a few times.

I notice on the thread that there is a steam room and sauna has anyone used it there before? Also am I right that there is no additional charge to use them?

The dates we're going are 8th-18th July 2013 could you please add us to your list.
Many Thanks
The Stokes Family

[dolphingirl47]

Originally Posted by dgbg100106

I just wanted to say good morning...

The issue that has been weighing heavy on my has come to an end.

Thanks for sticking with me...

I am glad that this has come to a conclusion and hope that it had a positive outcome.

Originally Posted by dgbg100106

Here is the latest list of everyone visiting in 2012.
Just to keep a rolling year....

If you have any updates please let me know...

September
meg_twittles, 20th - 29th, AKL
dtstampz, 24th - 27th, AKL
Angel16, 24th - 29th, BC CL
dis1sttimer4, 26th - Oct 2nd, AKL
DiSnEyLvR76, 28th - Oct 5th, AKV Kidani
jenny105, 30th - Oct 7th, AKV Jambo House

October
dis1sttimer4, Sept 26th - 2nd, AKL
DiSnEyLvR76, Sept 28th - 5th, AKV Kidani
jenny105, Sept 30th - 7th, AKV Jambo House
Angel16, Sept 30th - 5th, AKL CL
miprender, 4th - 8th, WLV
suetoo, 6th - 12th, AKL Kidani VIllage
Missyrose, 6th - 12th, Jambo House
DisneyMom1983, 6th - 14th, AKV
PNO4TE, 7th - 14th, Dolphin
RachelTori, 7th, Art of Animation
DoryDorito, 7th - 13th, AKL
RachelTori, 8th - 12th, BCV
John's Mom, 10th - 14th, AKV Kidani
DisneyBride'03, 11th - 15th, still deciding...
TyRy, 12th - 14th - still deciding
RachelTori, 12th - 14th, Dolphin
RachelTori, 14th -17th, AKL-CL
rentayenta, 14th - 19th, SSR or THV
maryj11, 14th - 19th, CBR or AKL Still deciding.
TyRy, 14th - 20th, BWV
Karlzmom, 16th -26th, AKL
franandaj 17th - 18th, VWL
kaylie&laurensmom 17th - 21st, AKV CL
dolphingirl47, 17th - 21st, BWV
rentayenta, 19th - 24th, AKV
YoYoAurora, 20th - 27th, AKV CL
kaylie&laurensmom 21st - 25th. AKV CL (waitlisted)
sctigger, 21st - 17th, AKL
PrincessMer, 27th - 30th, AKL
AquaDame, 28th - Nov 3rd, Jambo House

November
AquaDame, Oct 28th - 3rd, Jambo House
anjalee6, 2nd - 5th, AKL
AquaDame, 3rd - 11th, Fantasy
Twoboysnmygirl, 5th - 8th, AKL
DaisynDonald, 6th - 15th, AKL CL
kerriemiller, 9th -17th, Jambo House
dolphingirl47, 10th - 17th, Disney Magic
jojo9610, 17th - 24th, Kidani Village
goofy4mykids, 17th - 27th, AKV CL
dolphingirl47, 21st - 27th, Old Key West
John's Mom, 25th- 30th, Pop Century
franandaj, 25th - Dec 2nd, DCL
Trublu, 25th - Dec 2nd, AKL - Jambo House

December
franandaj, Nov 25th - 2nd, DCL
scotlass, 1st - 15th, AKL
Tltorrez, 3rd - 15th, AKV Kidani
Pinkocto, 6th - 11th, OKW
jessc79, 6th - 14th, AKV
pilferk, 6th - 15th, AKV
kellyg403, 10th - 15th, AKL
pequele, 15th -27th, AKV Kidani
RachelTori, 20th -26th, Dolphin, Drinking to the End of the World

2013
January
swimchick1984, 5th - 13th, AKL CL
franandaj 30th - Feb 4th, AKV

February
franandaj Jan 30th - 4th, AKV, Savannah View
franandaj 4th - 7th, BLT
Athenna, 21st - 23rd, AKV
Athenna, 23rd - Mar 1st, AKV CL

March
Pinkocto, 16th - 19th, Jambo House CL

April
franandaj, 19th - 21st, VGC
missy120, 26th - May 4th, Kidani Village Savannah view

May
missy120, April 26th - 4th, Kidani Village Savannah view
t_daniels, 7th - 13th, AKL
Wendypooh, 18th -June 4th, Aulani
dolphingirl47, 20th - 27th, Disney Wonder West Coast Repositioning
dolphingirl47, 27th - June 2nd, Disney Wonder Alaska

June
wendypooh, May 18th - 4th, Aulani
Nutty4Disney, 2nd - 8th, AKV Kidani Village

July
Z28KatCar, 18th - Aug1st, AKL CL

August
Z28KatCar, July 18th - 1st, AKL CL

Could you please add November 17th to 21st at BWV for me?

Originally Posted by dgbg100106

Have you all seen these?





I bad want one of the pins..... Now I just need to figure out who is going to be therein October that I know..... hmmmm.

I so want the pin on the top right.

Corinna

[Pinkocto]

Originally Posted by mla973

Staying at AKV for the second year in a row. We leave in 16 days! This time, we're staying DVC studio at Jambo House. Are there any special requests I can make? We did not reserve a savannah view. We had one last year and it was great... just decided to spend money on other things this time.

We'll probably be hanging at the Kidani pool most... we're taking our DS2 and my SIL, BIL and DN2 will be going as well.

I am so excited, I can barely stand it. I love WDW and miss it terribly from last year. We're thinking of buying at AKV so I'm hoping this trip will solidify the decision (we're renting points now).

Just wanted to say hi... we'll try to rock our lime green Mickey head to be easy to spot as a DISer.

Hi congratulations on your trip!

I hope the wait goes quickly

[Pinkocto]

Wendy how can you tease us like they! Can't wait to hear the news