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

[Muushka]

Stopher1, so glad you are enjoying our beloved. Have you found the Mickey Mouse in the VWL lobby? He is so cute.

 

[Happydinks]

Ok Muush,
Finally got our vacation plans finalized. Feels really weird not have a wdw plan in place but I'm posting just to see my name some where. I'll probably get more excited closer to the date, but I'm inching to try and squeeze a weekend in at the lodge.

Anyway 5/24- 5/31 Paris/DLP

E.

Hey there Groupies!
Gosh, this working thing gets in the way - not enough time to stay current on the board!

Eliza - way cool going to Paris. Our FP at Merrill Lynch went two years ago with his family - and went to DP - and said it was great. He and his family have since bought into DVC (gotta love the referral perk!).

Muushka - didn't check to see if you got our trip for December. We're going Dec 2 - 10th! Trying to talk Bob's Mom and my brother into going. We've got rooms booked for them (studios, and us in a 1 bedroom) - but they haven't let us know yet if they're going. I hope they figure it out soon! ( mean seriously, free accomodations and they can't make a decision?)

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

So we checked in to the Lodge tonight, and all I can say is WOW. I knew it would be wonderful, but wow. I'm loving this. Wish we had more nights to stay here for this trip, but thankfully we'll be back in March. We're on the 5th floor. Didn't arrive over here til after dark - can't wait to explore in the a.m.!

Glad to hear you are loving our home! Hope you have a great time!

Hey there Groupies!
Gosh, this working thing gets in the way - not enough time to stay current on the board!

Hi HD! Good to hear from you! Hope everything is going well for you. How are the furbabies?

 

[Muushka]

Hey there Groupies!
Gosh, this working thing gets in the way - not enough time to stay current on the board!

Eliza - way cool going to Paris. Our FP at Merrill Lynch went two years ago with his family - and went to DP - and said it was great. He and his family have since bought into DVC (gotta love the referral perk!).

Muushka - didn't check to see if you got our trip for December. We're going Dec 2 - 10th! Trying to talk Bob's Mom and my brother into going. We've got rooms booked for them (studios, and us in a 1 bedroom) - but they haven't let us know yet if they're going. I hope they figure it out soon! ( mean seriously, free accomodations and they can't make a decision?)

So, can I assume that you will be staying at VWL???

I finally get to meet HD!!

 

[twokats]

This is me being green with jealousy.

It's making me green with jealousy too! We had snow, sleet, & slush overnight & today.

Does it make ya'll feel better that we had major rain today. (even though it was still in the 70's)

Good thing I still have mints . . . .

They were good mints!!!

We finally warmed up also. It got up to 70 yesterday!!!

Glad somebody else got to 70. It always makes me feel guilt when so many have so much snow. But that is the reason I love Texas!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Good evening Groupies! What a day I've had - really, what a week. I'm in a hotel in Davis, CA with my furbaby Jammer (the Corgi in my avatar). We're off to UC Davis tomorrow for them to have a look at taking care of an almost 2" size stone in his bladder that was discovered on Monday. Also more stones along the urinary tract that if they move and block things up would mean emergency surgery. Serious stuff and I'm working hard not to totally freak out over this. My vet didn't have the equipment to best handle things if traditional ways didn't work so we decided to bring him to the training hospital. Jammer and I traveled over the Sierra's in a snow storm today. We made it 1 hour up Interstate 80 and were turned around. Headed south to another pass that was still open but it added on over 2 more hours plus the slow going in the snow. After 7 hours (a trip that normally would be 2.5 hours) we made it and are snug in our hotel for the night.

I know there are quite a few animal lovers on this thread and any good thoughts you can send our way tomorrow that my heart dog gets thru this would be appreciated.

 

[eliza61]

I know there are quite a few animal lovers on this thread and any good thoughts you can send our way tomorrow that my heart dog gets thru this would be appreciated.

You got it Kathy,
Get well soon Jammer!!

 

[horselover]

Good evening Groupies! What a day I've had - really, what a week. I'm in a hotel in Davis, CA with my furbaby Jammer (the Corgi in my avatar). We're off to UC Davis tomorrow for them to have a look at taking care of an almost 2" size stone in his bladder that was discovered on Monday. Also more stones along the urinary tract that if they move and block things up would mean emergency surgery. Serious stuff and I'm working hard not to totally freak out over this. My vet didn't have the equipment to best handle things if traditional ways didn't work so we decided to bring him to the training hospital. Jammer and I traveled over the Sierra's in a snow storm today. We made it 1 hour up Interstate 80 and were turned around. Headed south to another pass that was still open but it added on over 2 more hours plus the slow going in the snow. After 7 hours (a trip that normally would be 2.5 hours) we made it and are snug in our hotel for the night.

I know there are quite a few animal lovers on this thread and any good thoughts you can send our way tomorrow that my heart dog gets thru this would be appreciated.

Oh poor Jammer (and Kathy too)! Definitely sending good thoughts your way.

Feeling a bit depressed this morning, but not as much as DH. He didn't get that job he interviewed for last week. I don't get these companies.
DH said it was a really good interview & the president told him at the end of it he wanted him to come back for a 2nd interview & meet someone else. Then today he gets an email saying they are pursuing other candidates. Why bother telling him you want him to come back then? Guess I'm just going to stop talking about it because every time I do I feel like I'm jinxing it.

 

[Muushka]

Good evening Groupies! What a day I've had - really, what a week. I'm in a hotel in Davis, CA with my furbaby Jammer (the Corgi in my avatar). We're off to UC Davis tomorrow for them to have a look at taking care of an almost 2" size stone in his bladder that was discovered on Monday. Also more stones along the urinary tract that if they move and block things up would mean emergency surgery. Serious stuff and I'm working hard not to totally freak out over this. My vet didn't have the equipment to best handle things if traditional ways didn't work so we decided to bring him to the training hospital. Jammer and I traveled over the Sierra's in a snow storm today. We made it 1 hour up Interstate 80 and were turned around. Headed south to another pass that was still open but it added on over 2 more hours plus the slow going in the snow. After 7 hours (a trip that normally would be 2.5 hours) we made it and are snug in our hotel for the night.

I know there are quite a few animal lovers on this thread and any good thoughts you can send our way tomorrow that my heart dog gets thru this would be appreciated.

Poor Jammer. I can't imagine the pain. I hope that the animal hospital will perform some extraordinary medical miracles.

Oh poor Jammer (and Kathy too)! Definitely sending good thoughts your way.

Feeling a bit depressed this morning, but not as much as DH. He didn't get that job he interviewed for last week. I don't get these companies.
DH said it was a really good interview & the president told him at the end of it he wanted him to come back for a 2nd interview & meet someone else. Then today he gets an email saying they are pursuing other candidates. Why bother telling him you want him to come back then? Guess I'm just going to stop talking about it because every time I do I feel like I'm jinxing it.

I'm sorry HL. I don't understand a lot of things like this. I also regretted when I posted that I probably had that job that was so interesting. So I understand the feeling of the jinxing.

Prayers for Jammer, Kat4 and HL and MR HL.

 

[Muushka]

While I know that there is a lot more out there to be upset over, I just looked at the new point chart for 2011. I thought 2010 was bad for our weekday use. 2011 is much worse.

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Dizny Di and Dad - So glad you are enjoying the family time. Keeping fingers crossed they choose the right colors for the mints.

horselover - So sorry about the job for DH. That doesn't make any sense. Don't get discouraged. Praying there is something better for him that will come up soon.

Kathy - for Jammer and you. Stay safe and keep us updated.

twokats - I am so happy for the warmer weather too. I could not live somewhere that was so freezing cold all the time! I have never been so cold as we were a few weeks ago.

Muushka - we are just looking at points for 2011 too and feel your pain!

stopher1 - need pictures! Enjoy!

 

[Inkmahm]

Good evening Groupies! What a day I've had - really, what a week. I'm in a hotel in Davis, CA with my furbaby Jammer (the Corgi in my avatar). We're off to UC Davis tomorrow for them to have a look at taking care of an almost 2" size stone in his bladder that was discovered on Monday. Also more stones along the urinary tract that if they move and block things up would mean emergency surgery. Serious stuff and I'm working hard not to totally freak out over this. My vet didn't have the equipment to best handle things if traditional ways didn't work so we decided to bring him to the training hospital. Jammer and I traveled over the Sierra's in a snow storm today. We made it 1 hour up Interstate 80 and were turned around. Headed south to another pass that was still open but it added on over 2 more hours plus the slow going in the snow. After 7 hours (a trip that normally would be 2.5 hours) we made it and are snug in our hotel for the night.

I know there are quite a few animal lovers on this thread and any good thoughts you can send our way tomorrow that my heart dog gets thru this would be appreciated.

What we do for our beloved furry family- I'd do the same thing. Snow storm or not.

Good luck to Jammer!

 

[tea pot]

Happy Thursday Groupies

Good evening Groupies! What a day I've had - really, what a week. I'm in a hotel in Davis, CA with my furbaby Jammer (the Corgi in my avatar). We're off to UC Davis tomorrow for them to have a look at taking care of an almost 2" size stone in his bladder that was discovered on Monday. Also more stones along the urinary tract that if they move and block things up would mean emergency surgery. Serious stuff and I'm working hard not to totally freak out over this. My vet didn't have the equipment to best handle things if traditional ways didn't work so we decided to bring him to the training hospital. Jammer and I traveled over the Sierra's in a snow storm today. We made it 1 hour up Interstate 80 and were turned around. Headed south to another pass that was still open but it added on over 2 more hours plus the slow going in the snow. After 7 hours (a trip that normally would be 2.5 hours) we made it and are snug in our hotel for the
night.

I know there are quite a few animal lovers on this thread and any good thoughts you can send our way tomorrow that my heart dog gets thru this would be appreciated.

Oh Kathy, You and Jammer are in my prayers. We animal lovers know that our pets do truly have our hearts.

Oh poor Jammer (and Kathy too)! Definitely sending good thoughts your way.

Feeling a bit depressed this morning, but not as much as DH. He didn't get that job he interviewed for last week. I don't get these companies.
DH said it was a really good interview & the president told him at the end of it he wanted him to come back for a 2nd interview & meet someone else. Then today he gets an email saying they are pursuing other candidates. Why bother telling him you want him to come back then? Guess I'm just going to stop talking about it because every time I do I feel like I'm jinxing it.

Horselover so sorry for your disappointment tell DH that he is in our thoughts and prayers.

While I know that there is a lot more out there to be upset over, I just looked at the new point chart for 2011. I thought 2010 was bad for our weekday use. 2011 is much worse.

Muushka has there been another change in point allocation???

 

[Inkmahm]

Oh poor Jammer (and Kathy too)! Definitely sending good thoughts your way.

Feeling a bit depressed this morning, but not as much as DH. He didn't get that job he interviewed for last week. I don't get these companies.
DH said it was a really good interview & the president told him at the end of it he wanted him to come back for a 2nd interview & meet someone else. Then today he gets an email saying they are pursuing other candidates. Why bother telling him you want him to come back then? Guess I'm just going to stop talking about it because every time I do I feel like I'm jinxing it.

I'm so sorry to hear about the job. It's the way of the world right now. I'm in outplacement with people who have been there awhile and the stories I am hearing are enough to curl your toes. So many have ended up in 2nd or 3rd place after interviews, so close but not close enough to get the job.

I'm joining you in the depressed category today. I'm actually hiding out here at the DIS rather than work on my job search as I should be doing. I talked to two headhunters this week who both winced at my compensation from my previous job. One told me he's only seen a job at that level once in the last two years. The jobs he knows about now are more like half of my old compensation. I hate this economy.

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

oh and I forgot to say "Hi" to happydinks!

Good to see you!

 

[Inkmahm]

Muushka has there been another change in point allocation???

Yes, the 2011 point charts are out.

For me, since we always have weekends included in our trips, the changes are overall positive. Our "normal" three trips for each year will actually be 8 points less in 2011 than in 2010.

 

[Muushka]

Yes TP, new point charts are out. Read them and weep.

Yes, the 2011 point charts are out.

For me, since we always have weekends included in our trips, the changes are overall positive. Our "normal" three trips for each year will actually be 8 points less in 2011 than in 2010.

For us, we would need to add on another 75 points to vacation like we usually did. No way are we adding. Most likely selling. I am presenting my case to Mr Muush tonight.

Inkmahm, some of us drive to Disney, thereby eliminating the Fri Sat stays.
And having bought the points needed based on that.

 

[Inkmahm]

Yes TP, new point charts are out. Read them and weep.



For us, we would need to add on another 75 points to vacation like we usually did. No way are we adding. Most likely selling. I am presenting my case to Mr Muush tonight.

Inkmahm, some of us drive to Disney, thereby eliminating the Fri Sat stays.
And having bought the points needed based on that.

I understand that. But I still think it is more fair to even out the points rather than having points for a Fri or Sat night be double the points for weeknights. I know that is different than the scenario that was in place when many of us purchased our points. I still think it is more fair. JMHO.

edit: I just looked at the list for 2010- you have Dec 5-11 booked at VWL so that is a Sun to Sat. That same Sun to Sat in 2011 is 75 points more?

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Good evening Groupies! What a day I've had - really, what a week. I'm in a hotel in Davis, CA with my furbaby Jammer (the Corgi in my avatar). We're off to UC Davis tomorrow for them to have a look at taking care of an almost 2" size stone in his bladder that was discovered on Monday. Also more stones along the urinary tract that if they move and block things up would mean emergency surgery. Serious stuff and I'm working hard not to totally freak out over this. My vet didn't have the equipment to best handle things if traditional ways didn't work so we decided to bring him to the training hospital. Jammer and I traveled over the Sierra's in a snow storm today. We made it 1 hour up Interstate 80 and were turned around. Headed south to another pass that was still open but it added on over 2 more hours plus the slow going in the snow. After 7 hours (a trip that normally would be 2.5 hours) we made it and are snug in our hotel for the night.

I know there are quite a few animal lovers on this thread and any good thoughts you can send our way tomorrow that my heart dog gets thru this would be appreciated.

Oh poor you and Jammer! So glad you made it safe through the storm. Lots of moose dust coming your way from me and Misa my furbaby.

Feeling a bit depressed this morning, but not as much as DH. He didn't get that job he interviewed for last week. I don't get these companies.
DH said it was a really good interview & the president told him at the end of it he wanted him to come back for a 2nd interview & meet someone else. Then today he gets an email saying they are pursuing other candidates. Why bother telling him you want him to come back then? Guess I'm just going to stop talking about it because every time I do I feel like I'm jinxing it.

So sorry to hear this HL. We were really pulling for you. We will continue to keep you and Mr. HL in our prayers and keep sending moose dust your way. It has to work eventually!

I'm joining you in the depressed category today. I'm actually hiding out here at the DIS rather than work on my job search as I should be doing. I talked to two headhunters this week who both winced at my compensation from my previous job. One told me he's only seen a job at that level once in the last two years. The jobs he knows about now are more like half of my old compensation. I hate this economy.

Moose dust coming your way too!

 

[Muushka]

I understand that. But I still think it is more fair to even out the points rather than having points for a Fri or Sat night be double the points for weeknights. I know that is different than the scenario that was in place when many of us purchased our points. I still think it is more fair. JMHO.

edit: I just looked at the list for 2010- you have Dec 5-11 booked at VWL so that is a Sun to Sat. That same Sun to Sat in 2011 is 75 points more?

Checking up on me, huh??

When we bought into DVC our plan was a 1 BR at 22 points a night making it 110 for the 5 nights, twice a year is 220 points.

It is now....oops, 28 (not 30, sorry calculations are a little off) a night so for 10 nights it will be 280 points (sorry, not 300). So I need 55 points more than what I bought.

While I understand that it is fair (while not to some such as myself), what would have been great is that they figured this out prior to selling it to someone such as myself.

This is way off topic, I think we better carry this on on the other thread. Sorry Groupies