KeepSwimmingDory
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10 times +2 - you have me beat! We stayed in a camper in '72, '76, '80, '83 ('79 didn't count as we stayed two nights and rushed home) and then attempted to stay in a cabin in 2004 for Charlie. I loved each and every time.
I'd love to try tenting and save on those weekend points but don't have a tent or the knowledge to put one up hehe... have to wait for my scout to learn how and then show mom how it's done.
Your college boys didn't complain about you not going over spring break?Mine inquired about my plans but booked himself a cruise when he realized no one would be in Disney. Where he got the money from I'm afraid to ask.
My college boys are too busy with their own lives to care too much. One is getting married in July and is in the work to save money mode. The other is actually planning to go with us in May when my parents go.
Thanks Dory - it was. I finally figured out how to get the pics off my phone today, and they were actually not too bad. I should be able to get them uploaded tomorrow and get some on here. Sorry - I'm slow right now. My laptop was sent out to our IT dept while we were gone for some needed repairs, updates, etc...was supposed to be on my desk today when I was back in the office, but nope, they forgot to ship it back! So it was going out today they said for an early AM delivery tomorrow. My DW uses our home computer pretty exclusively - but I sneaked on here now while she's reading to our sons... but I know I won't have time to upload and post as well!
I am sure you are nuts without your laptop. Hope you get it back ASAP and will look forward to those pictures anytime.
Oh dear! No way Granny. I think we all cheer each other on when we are able to experience something special. Gosh I remember how I was when we scored that suite on a cruise last year. Like a kid in a candy shop.
I hope I didn't come across that way! Naaaaaa. Groupies cheer on Groupies!
Got luggage?
Well said as always Muushka.
I'm new to this thread, and qualify as a groupie (not an owner, sadly). We own at BLT, but our first DVC stay was at VWL on a cash reservation.
I have to get a bit long-winded and tell a funny story. My DH and I are both in the Army. I was in Iraq, and was coming home. We decided we'd get married (to do the legal thing) and then have the BIG DISNEY WEDDING on his R&R (he was leaving 5 weeks after I came home). Well, I said we needed to go to WDW to "plan" for the big wedding, so we might as well get married there.
We planned an Escape wedding with us, my BFF and her DH and DD (didn't tell any of our family about it) at Sunset Pointe at the Poly. I wanted to stay there, but since DH was calling one week out for a weekend in June (he was making the reservations as I was travelling through Kuwait), it was booked. DH had never been to WDW, but the Reservation agent offered VWL. For some reason, in DH's mind "villa" in a wilderness "lodge" translated to a shelter with a hammock and mosquito net!!!He was so worried, as he pictured me getting ready for our wedding with sweat dripping off my nose.
Needless to say, he was overwhelmed (with everything Disney, but particularly the WL and VWL). His favorite part was the W/D in the 1BR. Such a practical guy!
Anyway, we bought at BLT right before our big wedding last Jan. We've since stayed at SSR, BWV and BLT (like 'em all for different reasons), but we're very excited to be going to VWL for a split-stay (6 days 31 May-6 Jun with 5 days at OKW after).
Just wanted to come on board and proclaim my groupiness! In fact, I used the VWL lobby as an inspiration for our living room. Just wish I could buy those paintings!
Let me add my thanks for your service to our country. You are our heroes and we appreciate all you have done. And enjoyed reading your story!
I am quite the city girl too. It took me 6 years and 7 times staying in a cabin at Ft. Wilderness before I agreed to it. I used to ride the bus past tents and feel sorry for them. Especially when it rained. The twins were 11 and still homeschooled when we finally did it and their brothers stayed home because they were in private high school and didn't want to miss. All of those factors helped make it more fun. I would not have survived with young children. I've been told that Ft Wilderness is luxury camping because the facilities are all so nice compared to anywhere else. I have some critter fears
and I kind of have to baby-step the whole thing--especially at night. Baby steps to the bathroom....Hope your mom continues to improve and goes home soon!Thanks to everyone for the prayers and wishes.
The DR told Mom that he wanted her to stand on her leg and hang it over the side of the bed. That is great news!!He might be possibly sending her home before the end of the week. He told her he wants to talk to me first. (He is also my dr)
Welcome to tiggerrifficheidi. I also thank you. I have a son (now in the National Guard after quite a few years in the Army) who served several tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Glad to have you around.
Granny, the picture is amazing and I agree that we also need to see inside pics.
Hey everyone...thanks for the ever-present Groupie support!
Our second lost bag turned up this evening. So about 2 1/2 days without that one. Like I said, DW took it as an opportunity to go shopping especially since I informed her that I had bought trip insurance which included baggage delays. She got a great Irish sweater today (before the bag got delivered).
I'll post interior room photos (pretty awesome too) but for now you can get a feel for it by going to the hotel web site. Here's a direct link to the type of room we ended up with. Dromoland Castle Hotel Luxury Room
My daughters also have a similar room which they were able to get adjoined to us with a common door. So the room accommodations couldn't be much better than this.
Tomorrow we are driving into Limerick for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Should be quite a zoo with 60,000 people expected. That doesn't sound like much but for a city the size of Limerick (35,000 pop) it pretty much ties up the entire town. Hopefully we can get close enough to park somewhere and get into the town to see the parade.
Thanks again all for the support and wishes.
We are living through you Granny! Enjoy the parade & glad you got your bag and that your wife got a little shopping enjoyment from the mishap.
10 more sleeps until I'm off to Disney! We will most definitely get over to WL several times for pictures, pin trading, snacks and just to sit in the lobby to soak it all in!
So good to see you. Hope all is well!
Glad it helped you get a quick update. Sorry to anybody who is annoyed by it! 
no worries from me! 
Glad you enjoyed my pic enough to steal it!
all around. 
