Bunnies and mooses and groupies, Oh my!!! The Wilderness Lodge groupies thread. 4.0

[Muushka]

LOOK! LOOK!

I did it!!!!! I am a proud owner of a Moosie and an Official member of the Group!!

Now I just have to figure out how to get my home resorts in my siggie!!! Oh well, I leave that for another day!

He looks so handsome!!!

 

[twinklebug]

There is a new app on the iTunes app store for DVC planning.

It's called, strangely enough, 'DVC Planner.'

It provides:
Points required
11 month and 7 month call dates
180 day and 90 day call dates

Really? I don't have an ipod that can download software so to look is useless. Is it made by DVC or an independent? It would stand to reason that Disney might have the name "DVC Planner" copyrighted in case they ever wanted to do something with it.

Well, I will always love Caskbill's version the best, however unless someone can update it with the new resorts and points I'm afraid that wonderful piece of software will slip away from notice.

Has anyone asked CaskPeg if she's considered opening up the code for others to update? We have so many programming-talented people here on the Dis I'm sure someone can figure it out. I don't think anyone would take Caskbill's name off the software. I might consider adding the words "and family" to after CaskBill though.

I've considered asking Peg, but in truth and contrary to the amt of time I spend onthe DISboards, I'm bogged down with work, home and kids.

 

[MiaSRN62]

I remember how hard the first 3 months were with DD crying all the time from colic. Now I look back and think that was nothing compared to the teenage years!

Thanks for your kind words DLI ! And so true about the teen years totally trumping the younger years in terms of stress and grey hairs ! I think I aged a year just in these past 6 weeks....

bellazachmom....haven't had a chance to wish you a warm Lodge welcome to the group !

Maria

 

[jimmytammy]

There is a new app on the iTunes app store for DVC planning.

It's called, strangely enough, 'DVC Planner.'

It provides:
Points required
11 month and 7 month call dates
180 day and 90 day call dates

Is this an application for IPhone or IPod only or is it downloadable to desktop as well?

 

[wildernessDad]

Is this an application for IPhone or IPod only or is it downloadable to desktop as well?

It is just for the iPhone or iPod Touch. It's not for the standard iPod.

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Afternoon Groupies,

Muushka, could you add our first BLT stay? April 4-9. Standard View Studio. I was surprised we could still get in past the 7 month mark while the kids are off from school. That trip will make my daughter very happy. She just started High School and I booked our upcoming December VWL trip based on her schools holiday schedule from last year...big mistake. She has 2 mandatory concerts she has to make on December 20 & 21. She will miss our first 2 nights at VWL and is VERY UPSET about it. She will have to stay with grandpa and make the trip down with him.

Maria - So glad you are back. I hope your daughter is feeling better. I am not looking forward to those problems. Isn't there a way to keep our kids little forever?

 

[tea pot]

Hello Groupies

I'm leaving for Florida tomorrow at 6:30 AM and of course haven't started packing yet... DN's Wedding shower is Sunday an afternoon tea, so sweet...
Then we check in to Our Beloved Lodge,Ah!!! HOME on Monday for our girls only vacation... just 3 days from now.... OK here comes the Happy Dance...

Hope all is Well...I need to read back about 6 pages the last topic of discussion I remember was Scary Movies

Off to Pack but hope to catch up before I leave... I won't have my computer but will post when I get back.. and Hope to Meet Ranger Stan this time.
take care

 

[Happydinks]

Hello Groupies

I'm leaving for Florida tomorrow at 6:30 AM and of course haven't started packing yet... DN's Wedding shower is Sunday an afternoon tea, so sweet...
Then we check in to Our Beloved Lodge,Ah!!! HOME on Monday for our girls only vacation... just 3 days from now.... OK here comes the Happy Dance...

Have a great trip! We are down to 26 days and cannot wait! Ah, leave Richmond at 7 am - and have breakfast by the pool around 10 am - gotta love the direct flights!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Maria - So glad you are back. I hope your daughter is feeling better. I am not looking forward to those problems. Isn't there a way to keep our kids little forever?

Thanks Dizny Nutzy...and I so wish they could stay little forever.....
also, congrats on booking your first BLT stay ! You'll have to report back on your view in April. Some of the standard views have been really nice---even a tiny bit nicer than some of the lake views ! I'm really conflicted which view to book when we decide on our dates.





Teapot ....have a wonderful time !

Maria

 

[50 years Too!]

Hi Groupies,

I haven't posted in a long time. Still think VWL is the best resort!
Stayed at BLT a few weeks ago, and although the bay view from our 16th floor two bed was fantastic, it just wasn't home.
Looking forward to sharing our special place with my extended family Christmas time of '10.

Deb

 

[eliza61]

Hello Groupies

I'm leaving for Florida tomorrow at 6:30 AM and of course haven't started packing yet... DN's Wedding shower is Sunday an afternoon tea, so sweet...
Then we check in to Our Beloved Lodge,Ah!!! HOME on Monday for our girls only vacation... just 3 days from now.... OK here comes the Happy Dance...

Hope all is Well...I need to read back about 6 pages the last topic of discussion I remember was Scary Movies

Off to Pack but hope to catch up before I leave... I won't have my computer but will post when I get back.. and Hope to Meet Ranger Stan this time.
take care

Hi Groupies,

I haven't posted in a long time. Still think VWL is the best resort!
Stayed at BLT a few weeks ago, and although the bay view from our 16th floor two bed was fantastic, it just wasn't home.
Looking forward to sharing our special place with my extended family Christmas time of '10.

Deb

Teapot

Have a great and safe vacation. Give your daughter our love & well wishes.

Deb Glad to hear from you. Did you take any pix's of your view.
I totally understand your feelings about WL.

 

[Muushka]

Deb! Where ya been girl??? What type of unit did you stay in at BLT? We will be staying there next year and are torn between the 1BR for luxury and the studio, to save points!

Afternoon Groupies,

Muushka, could you add our first BLT stay? April 4-9. Standard View Studio. I was surprised we could still get in past the 7 month mark while the kids are off from school. That trip will make my daughter very happy. She just started High School and I booked our upcoming December VWL trip based on her schools holiday schedule from last year...big mistake. She has 2 mandatory concerts she has to make on December 20 & 21. She will miss our first 2 nights at VWL and is VERY UPSET about it. She will have to stay with grandpa and make the trip down with him.

Maria - So glad you are back. I hope your daughter is feeling better. I am not looking forward to those problems. Isn't there a way to keep our kids little forever?

Happy to do it for you! Your poor daughter, missing 2 days at VWL.

Groupies, now I know our Maria is back....Graphics!!!!

 

[blossomz]

I'm sure BLT is wonderful and it is one of my homes that I too am looking forward to staying at. Just like I really enjoyed some time at AKL...but there's no place like home...

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hello Groupies

I'm leaving for Florida tomorrow at 6:30 AM and of course haven't started packing yet... DN's Wedding shower is Sunday an afternoon tea, so sweet...
Then we check in to Our Beloved Lodge,Ah!!! HOME on Monday for our girls only vacation... just 3 days from now.... OK here comes the Happy Dance...

Hope all is Well...I need to read back about 6 pages the last topic of discussion I remember was Scary Movies

Off to Pack but hope to catch up before I leave... I won't have my computer but will post when I get back.. and Hope to Meet Ranger Stan this time.
take care

Have a great trip!!!

Hi Groupies,

I haven't posted in a long time. Still think VWL is the best resort!
Stayed at BLT a few weeks ago, and although the bay view from our 16th floor two bed was fantastic, it just wasn't home.
Looking forward to sharing our special place with my extended family Christmas time of '10.

Deb

It's good to hear from you!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Deb...good to hear from you ! And I agree....even though we are new BLT owners, my heart is in VWL as well. I totally get that

Groupies, now I know our Maria is back....Graphics!!!!

I might be a bit graphic challenged as of a few hours ago ! Either my laptop caught a very bad virus or the hard drive is going. My son has been working on it for HOURS. He said he will come back over the weekend and try and save some of my files, but then he'll have to reformat the hard drive which means wipe it all clean !!!

Ya know...just when I thought things might be getting a little better in our household...now I have a computer crash to deal with. Right now, I can't do anything on my laptop and ALL my files are on there.

I'm using the kids' computer right now...so will have to compete with dd for time on it as well.....when it rains.....

Maria

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Have Great trip Tea Pot.

My daughter pulled out all the stops on daddy while driving to school today. Since we are driving down for our BLT stay in April she REALLY NEEDS her cousin to come with us. I made no promises but called MS this morning and they had a 1BR lake view available so I grabbed it. Those points are going FAST...I hate to admit it on this thread but since we are in the 7 month window I used some VWL points Same dates...no change needed.

 

[Happydinks]

Hi Groupies,

I haven't posted in a long time. Still think VWL is the best resort!
Stayed at BLT a few weeks ago, and although the bay view from our 16th floor two bed was fantastic, it just wasn't home.
Looking forward to sharing our special place with my extended family Christmas time of '10.

Deb

Good to hear from you Deb! We are still hanging on to our BLT waitlist for Oct 21-25 for a studio for the first half of our trip - but not holding out much hope at this point that it will come through. It really is the only other DVC property that I'm totally curious to stay in -- we're just so hooked on the Lodge. I can't think of a more special place for a Christmas family gathering!

Groupies, now I know our Maria is back....Graphics!!!!

I second Muushka's endorsement -- missed the graphics while you were MIA (no pun intended -- well maybe...). Hope your hard drive is saveable (is that a word?). Nothing worse than a hard drive crash -- which happened to me at work, and made me get a backup drive at home!

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I'll be working a Wine and Hops festival all day tomorrow (in the wine tent -- and I get free samples!) - and then as a photographers assistant at a National Dog Agility trial on Sunday. Could use a little pixie dust please since the weather for both days isn't looking great -- praying that the rain holds off (especially tomorrow) until late!

 

[Muushka]

Maria I hope your computer is better soon!

Have Great trip Tea Pot.

My daughter pulled out all the stops on daddy while driving to school today. Since we are driving down for our BLT stay in April she REALLY NEEDS her cousin to come with us. I made no promises but called MS this morning and they had a 1BR lake view available so I grabbed it. Those points are going FAST...I hate to admit it on this thread but since we are in the 7 month window I used some VWL points Same dates...no change needed.

We forgive you for using your VWL points elsewhere.
After all, we have stayed at lots of DVC resorts, non-VWL and use our VWL points for it!

I would love the lake view. No desire for the MK view.

Good to hear from you Deb! We are still hanging on to our BLT waitlist for Oct 21-25 for a studio for the first half of our trip - but not holding out much hope at this point that it will come through. It really is the only other DVC property that I'm totally curious to stay in -- we're just so hooked on the Lodge. I can't think of a more special place for a Christmas family gathering!



I second Muushka's endorsement -- missed the graphics while you were MIA (no pun intended -- well maybe...). Hope your hard drive is saveable (is that a word?). Nothing worse than a hard drive crash -- which happened to me at work, and made me get a backup drive at home!

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I'll be working a Wine and Hops festival all day tomorrow (in the wine tent -- and I get free samples!) - and then as a photographers assistant at a National Dog Agility trial on Sunday. Could use a little pixie dust please since the weather for both days isn't looking great -- praying that the rain holds off (especially tomorrow) until late!

Sounds like you have some fun things planned. Wine and photography.

 

[DisneyNutzy]

We forgive you for using your VWL points elsewhere.
After all, we have stayed at lots of DVC resorts, non-VWL and use our VWL points for it!

I would love the lake view. No desire for the MK view.

I have to agree with you on that. Except for the time wishes is going on I would think the MK view is mostly of the parking lot. I found that to be the case when we stayed at the Contemporary MK view. The Lake View looks great all day and if we are in the hotel during wishes we will go to the rooftop lounge anyway. JMO...hope most don't feel that way too or we could see the points on the LV side go up..lol.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

I have to agree with you on that. Except for the time wishes is going on I would think the MK view is mostly of the parking lot. I found that to be the case when we stayed at the Contemporary MK view. The Lake View looks great all day and if we are in the hotel during wishes we will go to the rooftop lounge anyway. JMO...hope most don't feel that way too or we could see the points on the LV side go up..lol.

Did you happen to take any pics of your lake view? (Of course I guess you'd have to post them on another thread!)