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

[DVCGeek]

Oh yes, almost forgot:

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who loves WL & VWL!!!

Had fun showing picks from them to the inlaws last night (they are staying with us yesterday through Saturday, came across from Normal, IL), then Sunday WE leave for WDW!!!

 

[PamelaASmith]

Had fun showing picks from them to the inlaws last night (they are staying with us yesterday through Saturday, came across from Normal, IL)

Hey! I grew up in Normal! My parents and brother still live there. Small world.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Congratulations Happydinks on the new job - that's terrific!!!! Hope you get over all the crud very soon.

The turkey is in the oven so it's time to start working on the "fixins". Yum!!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Whoops, I didn't mean to bring up a sensitive topic. Sorry about that. Not a good way for me to introduce myself! I'll play it safe and delete it.

I would worry more about that if you were on one of the community boards. People here are pretty friendly and don't flame other groupies! Granny had some good points that I agree with. I have taken DD out of school and I think it all depends on the individual kids. It's not a problem at all in elementary school but it can be in high school. If you have motivated kids who you know will make up the work it may be okay. We took DD out of school for 6 days in Sept. and it took her awhile to get back on track. You know your kids best and you have to go by how your kids are. Good luck with the decision.

 

[blossomz]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO MY GROUPIE FAMILY! So thankful we get to gather here together!

Hooray for Happydinks!

Pamela...no need to worry here...we understand controversial topics, but discuss them in a civilized fashion! Welcome!

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Happy Thanksgiving Groupies!

 

[Inkmahm]

We have been MIA since I have been sick for over a week now with flu/bronchitis and whatever else you'd like to throw in there! Still not up to par but hoping this will pass soon. In the middle of all of the sickness I had a job interview - and I GOT THE JOB! It's almost a mirror image of what I did for the attorney I worked for - except now it's for CPA's. Small firm - 20 hours a week until tax season - and then it will be 40+ through April 15th. I am so excited after being out of work for 15 months! Just had to share!

Congratulations! I've only been out for 4 weeks (as of today) and I really hope it doesn't end up being 15 months. Maybe the job market is starting to pick up! I sure hope so.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

 

[jimmytammy]

Heading for Savannah, GA in a few mins then off to our beloved Lodge tomorrow

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Heading for Savannah, GA in a few mins then off to our beloved Lodge tomorrow

JT- Have a great trip!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Heading for Savannah, GA in a few mins then off to our beloved Lodge tomorrow

Right behind you . . . see you at The Lodge!

 

[blossomz]

JT...drive safely!

 

[Granny]

Whoops, I didn't mean to bring up a sensitive topic. Sorry about that. Not a good way for me to introduce myself! I'll play it safe and delete it.

Oh, I wasn't admonishing you. Blossomz and DL Iowan are right in that you are safe to bring up almost any topic on this thread and you'll get a civil response. I was warning more against that on the general boards here. You are more than welcome to hang around with us unless you are here to bash WL & VWL!

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Oh, I wasn't admonishing you. Blossomz and DL Iowan are right in that you are safe to bring up almost any topic on this thread and you'll get a civil response. I was warning more against that on the general boards here. You are more than welcome to hang around with us unless you are here to bash WL & VWL!

Pamela - Granny is right. You won't get a hostile response on this thread. My feeling on taking the kids out of school has always been as long as they are doing well and the teachers are flexible I am all for it. Let's be honest...the family memories and bonds we create during these trips are at least as important in forming the type of adults our children will become as a few missed school days. We did it when they were in elementary school and even my eldest's first year of JH. We can't do it now that she is in a tough scholar program in a parochial school. The school won't allow it so we go during breaks. Downside of that is we fight the crowds, pay more for air and use more points.

 

[twinklebug]

Happy Black Friday Groupies! I hope everyone survived T-day and all the family.

6 days until we're on our way! I'm living next weekend out in my head now. If all goes as planned, this time next week we'll have made the switch from the ASMovies over to VWL, soaked in the wonder of the Lodge - and soon be on a boat over to an early dinner at Crystal Palace .

Considering taking a later trip over to see the Osborne lights too as MK will be closed for the MVMCP. Either that, or EMH is at epcot - I'm torn on which way to head. Eh, think we'll decide when the time comes - it's also possible we just head back to VWL

 

[wildernessDad]

Heading for Savannah, GA in a few mins then off to our beloved Lodge tomorrow

Have a great time!

 

[wildernessDad]

And yes, just in case you were wondering, I have 13 days until I step into the Lodge!

And this is my 3000th post here!

 

[blossomz]

Yes...I was wondering!

Happy 3000th post!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Pamela...no need to worry here...we understand controversial topics, but discuss them in a civilized fashion! Welcome!

Oh, I wasn't admonishing you. Blossomz and DL Iowan are right in that you are safe to bring up almost any topic on this thread and you'll get a civil response. I was warning more against that on the general boards here. You are more than welcome to hang around with us unless you are here to bash WL & VWL!

Best wishes to our groupies heading home!!!! We will be waiting for pictures and TR'S!!! Safe travels!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Safe travels and happy vacations to all of you who are headed to the world!

DISNEY FIX VWL Nov. 24- 29 BCV Nov 29 to Dec 5
JimmyTammy Nov 28-Dec 11 VWL
gatordoc Nov 29-Dec 4 VWL
DVCGeek Nov 29-Dec 5 BLT
twokats Dec 1-5 AKV Dec 5-10 SSR )fingers crossed this will be in green soon
Inkmahm Dec 2-5 VWL Dec 5-12 DCL Dec 12 BLT
DaveH Dec 3-6 SSR
WDWRR_ENGINEER Dec 3-6 ASM
twinklebug Dec 3 ASM Dec 4-7 VWL
DiznyDi and Dizny Dad, of course Dec 3-9 VWL Dec. 9-15 SSR
horselover Dec 4 AKV Dec 5-9 VWL
tea pot Dec 5-11 VWL
keishashadow Dec 5-13 PORFQ
WDWRR_ENGINEER Dec 6-11 VWL
rer1972 Dec 6-11 VWL
bzzelady Dec 6-13 VWL

OK I am finally reading back in this thread and getting caught up. There are so many things I want to comment on, but I’ll try to keep it brief.

DiznyDi & Dad - Just want to say what a pleasure it was to read the wedding saga and see the photos. I thank you again for your son’s service to our country and I love how you included him with the photo on the stick. Also love the Mickey chauffeur pic. What a cute couple. Sorry to hear they got sick on their wedding day...hope they are better now. And I could really use a mint!

Happydinks - I am so happy for you that you got the special time with Ranger Stan. It couldn’t have happened to anyone nicer! And I love the photo of him on the last day with the flag in the background.

jimmytammy - thanks for all the Ranger Stan info and for being so special to him. He really loves you & your family. I love to hear that they gave him the flag in the special box. Have a safe trip!

granny - thanks for the overview of HH. My son is getting married in July 2010 and they may go there for the honeymoon.

Muushka - hope you are enjoying your trip and I am so happy to read Mr. Muush got a job!

Eliza - good job on all the trivia--always appreciate it! And how very cool about your father. Thanks to all our veterans--I didn’t post back at Veteran’s Day but we are thankful. And woot for Paris!

stopher1 - I hope you love the lodge. DH & I always enjoy Artist Point. I’m excited for you!

twokats - glad to hear the news about your mom

inkmahm - sorry to hear about the job & good luck in searching.

 

[jimmytammy]

Arrived in Savannah about 1:30. Got a ressie for 9:15 pm for Lady and Sons. They were taking ressies since 9:30 am, so guess were lucky we even got one. Just got through walking the streets, seeing some sites. Now gonna take a rest and wait for that yummy late meal!