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

[Inkmahm]

Sorry, it's the accountant in me. I automatically reconcile numbers in my head and I couldn't make any combination come out to a 75 point increase.

 

[Muushka]

Sorry, it's the accountant in me. I automatically reconcile numbers in my head and I couldn't make any combination come out to a 75 point increase.

That's because I'm not an accountant and remembered 30 instead of the correct 28!

Plus, I was basing my math on what I actually did in the past, not what we have planned for 2010 (will probably still cancel that one weekend night).

 

[Inkmahm]

That's because I'm not an accountant and remembered 30 instead of the correct 28!

Plus, I was basing my math on what I actually did in the past, not what we have planned for 2010 (will probably still cancel that one weekend night).

psssst... I wasn't going to point it out but your orig calc should have gotten you to 80 and your revised calc to 60 extra points. Just in case you do buy more, buy 60 and not 55!

 

[Muushka]

psssst... I wasn't going to point it out but your orig calc should have gotten you to 80 and your revised calc to 60 extra points. Just in case you do buy more, buy 60 and not 55!

Ah, your accounting is correct, but you don't have all the figures. I own 225 points.
And don't worry, no addons for this Groupie!

color changed !

 

[Happydinks]

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

Good to see you!

Right back at you! Glad to see that time has allowed you to come back too!

Feeling a bit depressed this morning, but not as much as DH. He didn't get that job he interviewed for last week........

Really really sorry to hear about this HL. It is as hard on the employed spouse as it is on the unemployed one. I know that Bob often had to prop me up over the long time I was out of work - but my disappointments were a heavy burden to him too. Hang in there - keep being the cheerleader for DH - the right job will come along for him. Fingers and toes are crossed for him!

Good evening Groupies! What a day I've had - really, what a week. ....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.

Here's the prayers for Jammer - and that you all have a safe return trip. What we won't do for our fur babies (been there). Keep us posted on his progress.

DLI - our "kids" are doing great - we are so blessed to have ended up with the perfect match between the two of them. They have provided a lot of laughs - especially during our snowstorm with their antics! Thanks for asking!

 

[blossomz]

So sorry to hear about all of the trials everyone is dealing with. Thank goodness we have a family here to talk with. Please know that our thoughts are with jammed and horselover.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks to all for the good thoughts and prayers for Jammer. And DLI - thank Misa for me and give her a great big hug on our behalf!

The hospital agreed with my vet's findings and admitted him right away for a couple more tests and scheduled him for surgery tomorrow. Oh the look I got when I left him there! It's the first night he hasn't had me or our other dog around but they did update me that he ate this evening so he may be doing better than I am! Hopefully everything will go well and if they need to go to lasers that the procedure will work and they don't have to go for more extensive surgery. I definitely feel like we did the right thing in deciding to bring him down here though and I feel comfortable with the hospital and his Dr's. Still, I'm not going to be able to relax until he's back with me and even then not until we're thru the healing. I'm entrenched at the hotel for the duration since it's continued to rain down here and snow up in the mountains. Not that I'd leave the area anyway!

HL - so sorry for the disappointment with your DH's interview. That wasn't a good way for things to go down. We'll keep hoping that the right thing comes along soon.

And we're keeping the same thoughts for you Inkmahm. Hopefully this economy will make a good turn around soon and starting opening up the job markets.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Stopher1....keep on enjoying the Lodge ! Looking forward to hearing more about your trip.

Horselover....such a let down I'm sure about your dh's job prospect It did sound promising from what you said. Fingers crossed and some prayers going out for that light at the end of the tunnel !

Kathy...big hugs to you and Jammer ! I hope these vets in CA can help with the stone. Will they do something like they do with people ? Lithotripsy ? Where they try to break down the stone and hope it can pass more easily ? Keep us posted and glad you made it safely through the snow storm.


Sorry I haven't been on the DIS or our thread as much.....this class I'm taking is eating up most of my free time.

Maria

 

[Dizny Dad]

Seems DiznyDi and I have dropped off the boards here lately. Not so. We do visit frequently, but with DS home for such a short time, we are just on the go.

. . . .

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? . . . .

Horselover - So many are just poor interviewers. They know people interviewing are looking to improve their situation, so they offer hope in the terms of end of interview comments. It is easier to say positive things to a stranger before parting. So sad. I am placed in the position of interviewing for engineering positions from time to time and learned long ago to stop offering false hope. Straight talk, straight answers, and discuss the next step in my process has made it easier for both sides (I hope).

Tell Anniversary Guy that we are indeed praying for you both in that He will open a door that is more than you expected. Look where you least expect.

 

[horselover]

Thanks to all for your support. Groupies are the best!

Kathy - continuing to send good thoughts your way for Jammer's surgery today!

Horselover - So many are just poor interviewers. They know people interviewing are looking to improve their situation, so they offer hope in the terms of end of interview comments. It is easier to say positive things to a stranger before parting. So sad. I am placed in the position of interviewing for engineering positions from time to time and learned long ago to stop offering false hope. Straight talk, straight answers, and discuss the next step in my process has made it easier for both sides (I hope).

I wish more interviewers were like you Rich! That's the way to do it. I just don't see the point in leaving people hanging or leading them to believe they have a good shot at landing the job when they really don't. Better to hear it up front so you can move on to the next opportunity.

 

[eliza61]

maybe a little help from our friends.

And a castle always makes some one feel better.

And if that doesn't work, there's always a naked cowboy.

 

[stopher1]

Here are a few photos from our stay - in no particular order whatsoever. It is a wonderful place. I'm so glad we finally experienced it - and yes, we will definitely be back! Due to some work concerns, I might need to cancel/postpone the trip I've currently got scheduled for DW & my anniversary coming up in March ...but I'm holding out hope that it will still be able to go on as planned. I'll know more about that in a couple of weeks. But for now - I can't wait to get back and include another stay at the Lodge.

I've just gotten up to the the transfer day over to the Lodge in my trip report (link below in my signature) and included a few photos in there as well - with more to come. As I walked around that beautiful place that horrible little thought began creeping up in my mind...the that is all about what kind of resale contract I might find available to snatch up. But then of course, I also saw the new points charts last night... adding on is not in our cards right now - but perhaps after DW and I go back again ... who knows, perhaps some day I'll be able to have the Lodge in my signature as well. I think I'd like that

 

[stopher1]

Here are a few more, again in no particular order

 

[tea pot]

maybe a little help from our friends.
[IMG]http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m260/eliza61nyc/myfavoritebears.jpg
And a castle always makes some one feel better.

And if that doesn't work, there's always a naked cowboy.

Thanks eliza I needed that... Well I'm not so sure about the cowboy...Oh what the heck..


stopher1 Thanks for taking us home Luv the pictures

 

[SusanWasHere]

I can look at these pics all day! Well I'm very excited! I called MS yesterday to book my first trip to the VWL! We'll be staying Aug 16-20 and then switching to BCV the 20-27th. I can't wait to stay at the lodge!!! 206 days to go LOL

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thanks to all for the good thoughts and prayers for Jammer. And DLI - thank Misa for me and give her a great big hug on our behalf!

The hospital agreed with my vet's findings and admitted him right away for a couple more tests and scheduled him for surgery tomorrow. Oh the look I got when I left him there! It's the first night he hasn't had me or our other dog around but they did update me that he ate this evening so he may be doing better than I am! Hopefully everything will go well and if they need to go to lasers that the procedure will work and they don't have to go for more extensive surgery. I definitely feel like we did the right thing in deciding to bring him down here though and I feel comfortable with the hospital and his Dr's. Still, I'm not going to be able to relax until he's back with me and even then not until we're thru the healing. I'm entrenched at the hotel for the duration since it's continued to rain down here and snow up in the mountains. Not that I'd leave the area anyway!

Prayers for Jammer to come through the surgery okay. You will be on my mind today. Please let us know how things went.

I can look at these pics all day! Well I'm very excited! I called MS yesterday to book my first trip to the VWL! We'll be staying Aug 16-20 and then switching to BCV the 20-27th. I can't wait to stay at the lodge!!! 206 days to go LOL

How exciting for you! You will love the Lodge!

Eliza - Oh my word that is so funny. We actually saw the naked cowboy when we were in NYC a couple of years ago. Thanks for the humor!

 

[Muushka]

Kat4, I am glad that things are working our for your puppy (and subsequently you!) Keep us in the loop.

Thanks Eliza, for that pick me up. Gotta love that cowboy!

I can look at these pics all day! Well I'm very excited! I called MS yesterday to book my first trip to the VWL! We'll be staying Aug 16-20 and then switching to BCV the 20-27th. I can't wait to stay at the lodge!!! 206 days to go LOL

Well SWH (do you mind if I abbreviate you??), you are on the road to what we like to call Mooosie Heaven.

Would you want me to add your trip to the trip page (page 1)?

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Stopher thanks for the great pics. Love the family one!

 

[horselover]

Eliza - Thanks I needed that!

Stopher - thanks for the great pics. Always appreciated.

Susanwashere - Welcome to the groupies!

 

[SusanWasHere]

Well SWH (do you mind if I abbreviate you??), you are on the road to what we like to call Mooosie Heaven.

Would you want me to add your trip to the trip page (page 1)?

Yes!! Please do!! I am so excited - as are my parents. Yesterday when they were here I asked where they wanted to stay and my dad said "Beach Club?". My mom said "NOOOOO the other one - the really beautiful one." And my dad and I both knew exactly what she was talking about!!! I can't wait to eat at Whispering Canyon! I'm sure it's going to be an amazing trip