Kathy...thanks for sharing the information. Sounds like you really know your photographic stuff!And I just might steal one of your pictures as wallpaper for my computer if you don't mind.
Feel free to grab a copy - and let me know if you have any problems doing that.
I have pics to share and holding onto them kills me hehe.
Well T-15 days and counting.
Work is crazy busy. Pre Vacation Syndrome has started.
VWL take me away! Focus must focus.
Joe
Also just started DVCRadio on live365 give it a listen.
www.dvcradio.com
Good to see you!!Only 13 days for me until we leave for VWL/cruise/BLT!Weather here still isn't too bad for this time of year but I'm still looking forward to sun and warmth.
One of the subsidary groups I used to support in my job had a dinner for me this week to say good bye. The president flew in from a few states away just for dinner. I thought that was plenty for a "thank you" but then he surprised me with a gift- a trip for DH and me to fly to San Diego to stay at the Hilton there near Sea World AND go to the San Diego zoo, too. It seems I did something for him in particular a few years ago that he's never forgotten and really appreciated (it was just something I normally would do in my job- not a big deal to me.) Anyway, I may not have a job anymore but at least I know the people I supported appreciated me and will miss me. AND I get to plan another vacation. I can't go to San Diego without a side trip to Disneyland, of course.
Hi everyone,
Just stopping by to say "HI!" and introduce myself!
Our first family vacation was October 2008. We rented points from someone on the board and spent 7 nights in a 2 bedroom villa at WL. It was an absolutely amazing experience. I had been pouring over guidebooks for a full year, planning that vacation. I don't know what drew me to WL, but something did. No matter what other resorts I looked at, I kept finding myself returning to WL. So, we booked it. My husband was skeptical at first. "A mountain resort in FL?!?" he wondered. But it was absolutely amazing.
I'll never forget when I first walked in the front door. The music, Oh My Gosh what music!! I stood there just drinking it all in. What an incredibly immersive experience. When we got back, I found an iTunes list for the lobby music and downloaded it right away. Whenever I want to escape from it all, I listen to those songs.
We are now planning our second family trip back to the world, and this time it was my husband who insisted we return to WL! I was prepared to try other places, but my family is hooked.This next time, we're staying for 8 nights. I can't wait!!
Pamela !
And WildernessDad....lovin' the count down !
Maria
Happy Thanksgiving Eve Groupies!
So many posts - not enough time to read!
Dory good to see you back again!
JT please say hi to Ranger Stan for us. Spending those last few days with him were so special to us on our trip.
To everyone heading out for the holidays - have a wonderful trip! May you have great weather and safe travels! We're hoping to be a part of the holiday travel bunch next year if all plans work out.
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!
Hope that everyone has a great Thanksgiving - and if you're traveling - BE SAFE! Looking forward to everyone's trip reports.
Leslie
Hi Groupies! It's almost time to decorate! Looks like Mr. Moose has a "head" start. (ooo.... sorry.)
4 days 13 hours until we takeoff for WDW!!!So excited!
I won't be bringing my laptop with me - so glad jimmytammy has his. I promise to take plenty of pics to post (hope the focus works this time)
WD, you realize that 2990 of those were countdowns! (Which, by the way, I enjoy immensely!)
A very delinquent hello from someone who has been MIA for a too long. Its been so long the latest version is 71 pages already.
To everyone at the Lodge or on their way shortly, have a wonderful time. Still no Christmas trip for us yet. We are going in January for marathon weekend. It's going to be our 1st time adults only. 4 nights without the children and DxDDP to boot. The kids get to come in March when we will be down for a week. That eats up most of our pts for 2010.
Looking forward to your pics JT.
Oh yeah, after getting a beautiful 2 bedroom last Jan on the 5th floor, we got to enjoy a week in Aug with the.......you guessed it, dumpster view. For as much time as we spent in our room, it wasn't so bad. The walk was the worst thing. That hallway never seemed so long before. I requested near the elevators for this next trip. After running the race, I really don't feel like hiking too far to the room. I guess that's the down side to staying in a studio, the dedicated ones are at the end of the hall.
Hope everyone has a great moosie meet. And look forward to hearing about it. I promise to not be as delinquent from now on. I know the groupies are a forgiving bunch
Rob
VWL is now our favorite place to stay.
Check out our trip reports on our Website. The link is in our signature.
Welcome!!Need to try and catch up with other things here (but not tonight)- sorry to hear it sounds like some people are having some bad news in their families...HL - my hopes and prayers are with you that your family will be comforted and things work out through this difficult time. I also hope you can enjoy at least some of your trip.
It's much smaller in scope than yours, but one potentially bad thing that I mentioned in my TR- found out the division I work for is being sold off to another company, hopefully to be finalized in mid-Jan.We'll see how that pans out... Supposedly everyone is expected to be offered comparable positions in the new entity. Certainly hope that is the case but I'm gonna' try not to think about it now and let it ruin my trip; I'm here with the Mouse = insta-therapy for potentially frightening news!
Back in the room. Just let Casey swim after a short day at HS. Walts Dream, Little Mermaid, the place where you walk off the Backlot Tour where all the costumes are, thats all we accomplished
But my parents are having trouble with legs. So we get done what we can, without pushing limits, not worth it. It amazes me my dad gets accomplished on a construction site what he does for a 78 yr old, but this tuckers him out.
I am just glad they are here, and enjoying the relaxing times.
Mom wants to go to DTD later, which wears me out
Saw Dan Murphy today at 50s PTC. Many of you old timers(long been around DISers) may have remembered seeing his posts. He is a very nice guy, and it was good seeing him again.
Hi everyone. It has been months since I have been on the boards. For the last number of months I have been traveling so much for work I have not had much of a chance to check in. The good thing is that I have a job
Horselover - I am so sorry to hear about your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am hoping I can catch up with the thread this weekend...
Claire
Claire, welcome back!
We saw Di and Dad yesterday around 4 as we were heading to Epcot. They told us how they were able to just eat and not pay full price for CP dinner package, and forgo CP. Rain was torrential at times yesterday. So we get to Biergarten, all to realize they didnt have us in system for dinner or CP. Luckily we rebook, rain held off for CP and started back up just as it ended.
Steven Curtis Chapman was a great narrator. Before and especially after he shared personally how Jesus changed his life. I thought this was neat, albeit short, but Disney allowed him the free time to share. I thought he was tactful, and not doing so in an in your face kinda way. I better be careful, I may get the boot
My parents really enjoyed it. And my dad finally got to see American Adventure. Surprisingly, he liked Biergarten. He isnt an adventorous eater, so it was stretch. But all ended well.
Well we appreciate the updates even more now knowing that!It's Sunday and that means party day... no moose involved. Just me, 2 of my 3 kids and a slice of cake the size of a cantalope. Yum!
So, although successful, I'm fed up with posting from my phone ... half the things I type get accidently erased, there's no cut & paste. And posting images is still an unknown knowledge to me... it would be nice to just message our pics up..
Hello Groupies
We got home at 9 last night. We had the best cruise ever! Wonderful weather, beautiful ship.... more to follow.
But lots of posts to catch up on!
Welcome back Muushka! Glad you enjoyed the cruise! I think we all need to see the video of you dancing with Chip!!!
Actually, all you can see it Chip taking my directions as I am the one taking the video!
I slept most of today- literally! Went to church, came back and took like a 5 hour nap, was downstairs for a while, then another hour or two in bed!!! Sleeping off my Mouse time I guess. 
