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

[Disney loving Iowan]

It's been raining for about 30 hours solid and it is just adding to the whole area's sports despair (no, I still cannot believe that Holliday dropped that ball last night! ).

I can relate Granny. It is cold, our heater isn't working we are supposed to get snow this weekend and the Phillies lost yesterday too.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

 

[Granny]

What Holliday? What ball Granny? I have only had one cup of coffee......

Sorry Barb...I was referring to the Cardinal's baseball game last night that went from victory to defeat because of one poor fielding play. Just a depressing thing in these parts.

I think you'll need more than coffee here,

you'll need an infusion of beer, hotdogs and popcorn to figure this one out.

Good point! I think I'll skip the morning coffee and go right to a cold Budweiser! I can sit out on the WL beach and watch the sunrise and all will be right in the world...

 

[Muushka]

Thanks Granny

(At first I was afraid that the NYE ball in NYC fell by mistake, no joke!
Then I noticed that Holliday had 2 L's in it and deduced it might be sports related)

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Thanks Granny

(At first I was afraid that the NYE ball in NYC fell by mistake, no joke!
Then I noticed that Holliday had 2 L's in it and deduced it might be sports related)

You better go get that second cup -o-jo!!!

 

[horselover]

Good point! I think I'll skip the morning coffee and go right to a cold Budweiser! I can sit out on the WL beach and watch the sunrise and all will be right in the world...

Thanks Granny! I needed that.

 

[tea pot]

Thanks Dizny Dad for saving us from page 2
and a BIG thanks to Granny for bringing us back to Our Happy Place..
I'm with you Muushka??? I need more tea and it's NOON... does this have something to do with the Red Sox??? help Horselover?

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

5 inches of snow today!!!! Yuck!!!!

You all know where I wish I was right now!

 

[blossomz]

Morning groupies! I cannot believe Stan actually has a last day...I've also met Art and he too was great.

It is sunny and chilly here in these parts.

Eliza..hang in there..your groupies are with you!

Muush..wish I had more travel plans waiting..unfortunately we are a little in limbo with our schedules and cannot book anything just yet...but soon...I hope!!

 

[Muushka]

5 inches of snow today!!!! Yuck!!!!

You all know where I wish I was right now!

Global warming.....

Morning groupies! I cannot believe Stan actually has a last day...I've also met Art and he too was great.

It is sunny and chilly here in these parts.

Eliza..hang in there..your groupies are with you!

Muush..wish I had more travel plans waiting..unfortunately we are a little in limbo with our schedules and cannot book anything just yet...but soon...I hope!!

Awwwww, I wish you had some for me to add.

 

[Happydinks]

Hey there Groupies!

Have just been after being away for a bit -- geez, what you miss in a week!

5 inches of snow today!!!! Yuck!!!!

Seriously!?!?!? A reminder why we moved South from NJ. A little cool here today - 68 and sunny. Gorgeous fall day.

Eliza - so sorry to hear of your co-workers heatbreak. We hope that the "soldier son" is on his road to recovery at this point. Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and all of our troops serving for their safety and well being. For the family who lost the grandbaby - what can we say. Parents never expect to outlive their (grand)children...and losing a child ranks above losing a spouse. They are in our prayers.

Muushka - you are amazing in scooping up the deals! Here's the business - hire yourself out for a percentage of the savings you can get people on their trips! You'd be great at it!

9.5 days until our trip -- and doesn't look like any of our waitlists are coming through. Would have been nice to stay at BLT - but right now - 10 days at the Lodge is just what the doctor ordered. 92 degrees there today - can't wait!

Have a good (better) week all!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Brrrr...but I'm so glad that DH never convinced me to move to Denver. I cannot imagine what it will be like at game time tonight. However,

Go Phillies!


I was able to change my spring break reservation from a value studio at AKV, where I was going to be solo, to a studio at VWL today. DSis told me yesterday that she could definitely come for 3 nights, so I thought that was reason to upgrade a bit! My Spring break usually has cool chilly weather, and I thought how lovely it would be to be at VWL, and it was available.DSis and I are good traveling companions, so this works out very well.

Hope things are looking up for everyone.

Bobbi

 

[twinklebug]

DLI: what's this word: "snow" I think I remember it, but every spring I wipe my memory clear of the bad stuff.

The chill is hitting MA this weekend. Yesterday started off nice, but as I stood out with the scouts selling popcorn yesterday (4 hours) the wind whipped the chill into me. DS wants to go pull 2 more double shifts later this month and next. Oh boy! I'm going to need something heavier than my wool coats I commute to work in.

The kids (about 19 of them spread out over 4 stores earned over $3400 in sales yesterday! That's 70% profit to the troop! I'm so proud of them and all the wonderful folk who bought and made donations! (even the grumpy old guy who gave my son a lecture about hard work and not asking for handouts, hehe) I tried telling the man my son has to earn every dollar I give him through chores (no allowance here)... but the lecture continued for 5 more minutes Nice man, his heart was in the right place.

Although I felt great yesterday, my spirit is drained today. Achy knees, headache, backache and I was up at 5am testing our computer systems for work. Blah. I'm lost trying to code something I have no clue about now.

Any cool VWL or even Ft. W pics out there to pick me up? I'll see If I can upload a couple of my favs to share today. So many images, so little time... or concentration

 

[pilgrimr]

You sound just like a Groupie! As some have said, "It speaks to my heart"
And you sound like a perfect candidate for the VWL Groupie siggy! Please feel free to grab him.
Pull up a rocking chair and visit often.

PS once declared a Groupie, trip reports and pictures are required.

Thanks. We were there for just 3 nights at the villa as were celebrating our anniversary. We went w/out our kids so it was a very romantic place to stay. We had a studio on the first floor not too far away from the villas lobby. The whole place is fantastic. We enjoyed the fact that the resort is not too big (as compared to some others we have been in). I did get a chance to talk to Ranger Stan for a little bit and talk about the resort and his experience there.

Here are some pictures I took. They are not as good as some of the ones already posted.

Hope you enjoy the pictures.

 

[DVCGeek]

Wow, sorry to hear about the losses (sports & worse) going on for people here.

Odd about Ranger Stan & Art in the same month. I will be @ the Lodge Friday afternoon Oct. 23rd checking out Mon. the 26th; I wonder if I'll get a chance to meet him & wish him well...

Best wishes (and for warmth were applicable) to everyone!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

9.5 days until our trip -- and doesn't look like any of our waitlists are coming through. Would have been nice to stay at BLT - but right now - 10 days at the Lodge is just what the doctor ordered. 92 degrees there today - can't wait!

Have a good (better) week all!

Wow you are getting close! I wish I was heading to the Lodge in 9 days!!!! I hope you have a great, well deserved trip!

Brrrr...but I'm so glad that DH never convinced me to move to Denver. I cannot imagine what it will be like at game time tonight. However,

Go Phillies!
Bobbi

I agree!!!!

DLI: what's this word: "snow" I think I remember it, but every spring I wipe my memory clear of the bad stuff.

The kids (about 19 of them spread out over 4 stores earned over $3400 in sales yesterday! That's 70% profit to the troop! I'm so proud of them and all the wonderful folk who bought and made donations! (even the grumpy old guy who gave my son a lecture about hard work and not asking for handouts, hehe) I tried telling the man my son has to earn every dollar I give him through chores (no allowance here)... but the lecture continued for 5 more minutes Nice man, his heart was in the right place.

Yea I was hoping to not have to use that 4 letter word for quite some time myself!!! It sounds as if your son and the other boys were working hard yesterday. That's nice that they did so well.

 

[jimmytammy]

Tammy and I just got back from the Panthers game. And though it was ugly, we will take our 1st win!!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Congratulations to your troop, twinklebug!!! Thank heavens for people like you who help the kids grow up and have fun!

I love the picures pilgrimr, thank you!

Bobbi

 

[twinklebug]

Congratulations to your troop, twinklebug!!! Thank heavens for people like you who help the kids grow up and have fun!

What I did was a drop in the bucket compared to the dedication of the Scout Master & Mrs. Master. With almost 50 kids in the troop, they & thier staff of assistant leaders are incredible.

Finally found some of my pics I promised to share, not the favs yet (or even any in focus LOL) ... we'll start with the wet ones because, even rainy days at VWL are better than the best ones at work...

Main pool:
Backside of the slide... Hey - no running!

Mom's view of the activities: camped out under an umbrella watching the mist come down

Came out blurry - so made the best of it

This wouldn't have been too bad if I could have moved some trash bins

 

[Dizny Dad]

Sorry to break the stride here, but an Update:

Saturday was the Bridal shower at the church, put on by the Maid of Honor and Matron of Honor. A good time was had by all, but that story needs to come from DiznyDi.

The men, on the other hand, met at our home south of town, where they could find great food grilling, a nice cracking fire, spud guns, hoops to shoot; all sorts of men stuff to keep us busy and out of the ladies' hair.

We needed to "sear the mammal flesh", see flamage, shoot stuff, express athletic prowess, BECAUSE WE ARE MEN! At 4:30, everyone left to pick-up their wives and girlfriends, BECAUSE THEY SAID SO. But they all left saying that the women had had enough, it was time they ended it! (you know manly things to say, even though we all knew we were just doing what we were told)

A good time was had by all. The groom was held up in stories and in prayer. Those in attendance gave advice (who was the guy that said "Run"?). Some told stories of the groom's past. Fellowship was enjoyed by all, BECAUSE WE ARE MEN!

Yes dear, I'm done.

 

[Muushka]

Sorry to break the stride here, but an Update:

Saturday was the Bridal shower at the church, put on by the Maid of Honor and Matron of Honor. A good time was had by all, but that story needs to come from DiznyDi.

The men, on the other hand, met at our home south of town, where they could find great food grilling, a nice cracking fire, spud guns, hoops to shoot; all sorts of men stuff to keep us busy and out of the ladies' hair.

We needed to "sear the mammal flesh", see flamage, shoot stuff, express athletic prowess, BECAUSE WE ARE MEN! At 4:30, everyone left to pick-up their wives and girlfriends, BECAUSE THEY SAID SO. But they all left saying that the women had had enough, it was time they ended it! (you know manly things to say, even though we all knew we were just doing what we were told)

A good time was had by all. The groom was held up in stories and in prayer. Those in attendance gave advice (who was the guy that said "Run"?). Some told stories of the groom's past. Fellowship was enjoyed by all, BECAUSE WE ARE MEN!

Yes dear, I'm done.

Mr Muush, too shy to register, says

Muush says Too funny.