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

[sdemore]

Just outside of Philly too!

 

[MiaSRN62]

And I forgot to share something with you Groupies. Two nights ago my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed my Christmas present from my daughters...a night with the St. Louis Symphony. And their program was called "The Magical Music of Disney". It was excellent!!

Wow...what a phenomenal gift Granny ! Your daughters know you guys well


I've enjoyed reading about what everyone does......got a great group here.

I'm a mom of three.....and an RN in Labor and Delivery and high risk pregnancy for 19 years. The majority of my years working I did the graveyard shift so I could be home with the kids during the day. I went to the 3-11 shift for a couple years but back on nights again since I decided to go back to school. I love my job as a mom and as a Delivery Room nurse.


Maria

 

[cheer4bison]

Hi friends,

In case you haven't noticed already, DVCMike just checked in to our beloved lodge yesterday (the same day as my DSis and her family). Mike has already posted some GORGEOUS pictures of the lodge from this morning. Go check them out!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2368092

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

There's a reason why we named our dog, Hobbes.

These were our exact thoughts recently. Sid was a bit disappointed this past holiday because he found out that our township has an ordinance against allowing leopards as house pets.

Love, Love, Love Calvin and Hobbes.
Aren't you glad for that ordinance against the leopards?

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

It was really bad eliza---did u feel the plows just didn't get out soon enough ? The eerie thing, was I had to work that night and I had my husband come and pick me up after work (I work at Abington Hospital if you're familiar eliza). Where my coworker/friend's son had his accident was in Bryn Athen (not too far from the hospital---maybe 10 min). Cars were sliding and spinning out all over Abington and all the way home to my town of Lansdale. Normally a 35+ min drive---took slightly over an hour to get home. Just felt the plows waited too long to get out on the road that day/night.

Thank you for your kind words eliza....also TammyNC and DLI and Jimmytammy. Truly appreciated...means the world.

And eliza, that day my son had to work too. I urged him to let his dad drive him in and pick him up in the 4x4. Andrew argued with me a bit.....told me I "underestimated and didn't trust his driving skills". I recall being so stressed over him driving. He did give in and let dad drive him. He later came up to me upon hearing of Scott's death and said he "got" why I was so nervous about it. I despise snow and ice. I have had 3 accidents in my entire life and ALL were snow/ice related. HATE the winter....driving conditions can be treacherous. So I TOTALLY understood how the thinking about Rizzo driving in that area and under those weather conditions would stress you to the max. I'm your soulmate where that is concerned.

Maria

Wow this makes me even more thankful for getting into Philly and home to Reading safely on the 20th. I was quite the nervous wreck that weekend.
I can totally relate to you Maria with how you feel about winter. I hate it too and I am questioning myself on why I moved to Iowa instead of somewhere warm. We still have about 24" of snow on the ground and covered streets. DH just heard this morning that the Farmer's Almanac is predicting another 20" snowstorm for the end of the month. I really just can't take anymore. I'm so glad that DD is not driving yet even though she can be. It's enough worrying about DH and I getting around. Glad your son understands now.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Wow this makes me even more thankful for getting into Philly and home to Reading safely on the 20th. I was quite the nervous wreck that weekend.
I can totally relate to you Maria with how you feel about winter. I hate it too and I am questioning myself on why I moved to Iowa instead of somewhere warm. We still have about 24" of snow on the ground and covered streets. DH just heard this morning that the Farmer's Almanac is predicting another 20" snowstorm for the end of the month. I really just can't take anymore. I'm so glad that DD is not driving yet even though she can be. It's enough worrying about DH and I getting around. Glad your son understands now.

I am glad u got home safely DLI....but sorry to hear you have all that snow. This cold is unbearable almost. And I know many states have it worse than PA.

Jill....thanks for posting Mike's link. Such gorgeous Lodge photos. But disappointing to see the VWL DVC Mickey topiary all covered up !


Maria

 

[cheer4bison]

Jill....thanks for posting Mike's link. Such gorgeous Lodge photos. But disappointing to see the VWL DVC Mickey topiary all covered up !


Maria

Hi Maria,

I agree. It is strange to see our old friend topiary Mickey all covered up, but I'm glad they're taking extra measures to see that he survives this cold snap. It just wouldn't be right to amble on down to the villas without him there to greet us.

 

[TammyNC]

Very, very cool guys. That's us too. My DW, who is not on the boards at all, is also a stay-at-home/homeschool mom to our 3 kids. We've got an 8th grader, 5th grader and kindergartner in our house. And yes, like you Jimmy, I'm the principal in our school too! That's definitely what makes it so flexible for us to be leaving for 10 days to WDW on Monday! The kids they hang out with at church and in Scouts are quite jealous...perhaps some day we'll be able to meet.

We love the flexible schedule as well. Would be great to meet up one day. Have a great trip making those lasting family memories.

Hi friends,

In case you haven't noticed already, DVCMike just checked in to our beloved lodge yesterday (the same day as my DSis and her family). Mike has already posted some GORGEOUS pictures of the lodge from this morning. Go check them out!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2368092

Loved his pictures, thanks for the link.

 

[tea pot]

Just a little fun for those of us tired of snow...

TB love the snowman pics. They remind me of the Calvin and Hobbes cartoons.

Love Love it
I agree it is very Calvin Hobbs like.

It was really bad eliza---did u feel the plows just didn't get out soon enough ?
I despise snow and ice. I have had 3 accidents in my entire life and ALL were snow/ice related. HATE the winter....driving conditions can be treacherous.
Maria

Oh Maria first I'm so sorry for your sadness over the holidays. Our co-workers are our extended family and we are touched deeply when they are facing difficult times. I had a Christmas when I went to two funerals one the day before and the other the day after Christmas. It just makes you want to gather everyone that you love closer.

Maria about winter
I just had to share with you that yesterday My DH and I took a ride to Maine.
We have a small summer cottage there and took a drive to check on it. The Sun was shinning yes cold in the teens but there is just something about snow on the beach I love to walk the beach when there is snow on it I guess it's a reminder that summer is still there waiting to come back.

On the way home I said to DH that I have learned that I really do love the winter after all these years of hating it. What I did hate was always having to go to work no matter what in the storms.. getting up in the dark riding on the roads before the plows were out I too have had accidents in the storms always on the way to or from work NOT to mention all the close calls.
Packing a bag knowing when when you get to work the next shift won't be able to get in so you will be doing a double.Leaving finally after 16+ hr only to get out to your car again in the dark now about 1 AM and you are so plowed in because they have "plowed the parking lot and you too" (NO nurse drives a care without a shovel in the trunk) then after digging out only to find your doors are frozen shut. Oh did I hate winter !
but take heart there will come a day when you can sit by the window and have your cup of tea ( or whatever ) and some one else will be saving lives and/or delivering babies and you can finally enjoy the winter beauty.

But eliza and Maria Kids driving in the winter I'm afraid that stress doesn't stop my oldest is "30" and I still worry


cheer thanks for the link going to check it out

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hey TP that is something that DH and I say, that one day when we don't have to drive in it that we may not hate it so much. I would still like to live somewhere warmer though!

I was thinking of you Maria last night when I heard about what happened to one of the kids that goes to our church. He and another student were driving through Nebraska heading home for Christmas. They hit some black ice and the truck rolled 9 times. When it came to a stop the roof was only about 6"! They were really lucky to have walked away from it with only scratches. I wish your friend's son was so fortunate. The really hard part of the story is that 20 minutes after their accident another homeward bound student hit the same black ice and was killed. I sure hope the roads get better soon so we don't have to worry about all this stuff.

 

[RCharnay]

What a wonderful trip! We loved VWL! OKW is our home but I can see why there is so much love around here for VWL. I know we will be returning soon. It was quite cold during our trip but my husband just told everyone that it was another great example of how Disney magic made the mountain theme come to life!
We arrived on Jan 5 and our room was ready. We were given 4533. We were surprised to find there was no balcony on the room. We called down to the desk and were told they could move us to the ground floor for a patio but that was the only studio available with an outdoor space. We weren't too keen on a room without the view. As we were discussing it, we saw a deer wander into view. That cinched it--no way we were giving up a view of the woods and the lake just to be able to sit outside. And since the weather was so chilly, I know we made the right decision.
We loved the woodsy decor and the bed was so comfy. What a great place to spend a few days. We had no plans for parks or activities except for a few ADRs.

 

[RCharnay]

 

[RCharnay]

 

[RCharnay]

Sunrise begins...

 

[RCharnay]

On Wednesday we attended the Members meeting on the Boardwalk (cute) and then talked to some members who were impressed with the incentives being offered for Bay Lake Towers and the Animal Kingdom Villas. So we scheduled a talk with our guide for Thursday morning and then went to see the model at BLT thinking we could get a look at the view. But, no, they have models on the ground floor facing the courtyard. There was really no point in travelling to the site since the models at Saratoga Springs were exactly the same. But it was fun to take the boat back to VWL stopping first at Fort Wilderness.

 

[jimmytammy]

Love the pics!

Cheer 4, thanks for sharing that link to DVC Mike. Wonderful shots!

 

[horselover]

Thanks for the great pics RCharnay. We do love pics around here! So glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to VWL. It is a very special place.

Fingers & toes crossed, prayers & many doses of pixie dust. DH had a phone interview yesterday which led to a face to face interview scheduled for tomorrow! It's a permanent job too, not a consulting position. He said he had a good feeling about it & thought it would be a really good fit for him. The president did tell him the interview process will likely be one of those long, drawn out multiple interview deals, but at least he's on his way. Please keep good thoughts for him!

 

[TammyNC]

RCharnay - Thanks for sharing your pictures.

Thanks for the great pics RCharnay. We do love pics around here! So glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to VWL. It is a very special place.

Fingers & toes crossed, prayers & many doses of pixie dust. DH had a phone interview yesterday which led to a face to face interview scheduled for tomorrow! It's a permanent job too, not a consulting position. He said he had a good feeling about it & thought it would be a really good fit for him. The president did tell him the interview process will likely be one of those long, drawn out multiple interview deals, but at least he's on his way. Please keep good thoughts for him!

Sending loads of toward your dh!!

 

[tea pot]

What a wonderful trip! We loved VWL! OKW is our home but I can see why there is so much love around here for VWL. I know we will be returning soon. It was quite cold during our trip but my husband just told everyone that it was another great example of how Disney magic made the mountain theme come to life!
We arrived on Jan 5 and our room was ready. We were given 4533. We were surprised to find there was no balcony on the room. We called down to the desk and were told they could move us to the ground floor for a patio but that was the only studio available with an outdoor space. We weren't too keen on a room without the view. As we were discussing it, we saw a deer wander into view. That cinched it--no way we were giving up a view of the woods and the lake just to be able to sit outside. And since the weather was so chilly, I know we made the right decision.
We loved the woodsy decor and the bed was so comfy. What a great place to spend a few days. We had no plans for parks or activities except for a few ADRs.

I see a new Groupie
LOve LOve the pictures we thrive on them here! thanks so much for sharing



Prayers and Pixie Dust coming you way horselover!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thanks for the great pics RCharnay. We do love pics around here! So glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to VWL. It is a very special place.

Fingers & toes crossed, prayers & many doses of pixie dust. DH had a phone interview yesterday which led to a face to face interview scheduled for tomorrow! It's a permanent job too, not a consulting position. He said he had a good feeling about it & thought it would be a really good fit for him. The president did tell him the interview process will likely be one of those long, drawn out multiple interview deals, but at least he's on his way. Please keep good thoughts for him!

That's encouraging news! Hope the interview goes great for him!

RCharnay - Thanks for the great pictures. It gets me all excited for my June trip!