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

[KeepSwimmingDory]

 

[bgraham34]

EXACTLY!! So what that there are already several thousand at home... a few more isn't going to hurt anyone

Ahh the digital age though... I've been going through all of the pics & negatives from my childhood over the past couple of months. I've calculated that there are about 2,000 (ish) +/- from when I was 1 until I went off to college. Total family shots, not just of me. Vacations, birthdays, Christmases, etc, etc. I've been working on scanning them all so that we have a record of them before they are gone. (Many of the pics are totally faded and discolored, and many of the negatives are too). That way I can then share them all with my brother on a DVD, and give a copy to my parents as well. I did that previously a few years ago with all of my grandparents slides from the late 50's through 1979 when my grandpa died. There were about 2,500 of those. That was an 18 month project. This one is looking to be about the same (of course I wasn't on the DIS yet back then so perhaps longer )

It's just amazing how much digital photography has transformed our lives. DW and I think nothing of coming home from vacation with 2-3,000 images for a 10 day trip. Snapping over and over again until we get that "perfect" shot with all 3 kids actually smiling at the same time, always knowing what we're getting... Looking back at those childhood years - there are something like 85-125 shots PER YEAR that my parents took. WOW, what a difference it is between then and now. And so many just down right BAD shots that of course weren't seen until weeks or months later when the roll of film was finished and then actually developed.

So I say thank goodness for digital - and take a few more!

Yeah I love digital. I have had one for 11 years now. I remember my first one was terrible but I still had one. I finally got away from the Point and Shoots but I still use it for the quick shot or carry around. I have a Canon Rebel and love it. Still trying to learn it but they are great.

 

[bgraham34]

Oh Happy Bday Granny.

I am so happy, my Waitlist for the Lodge came through, now I am at 3 nights at the Lodge and no longer going to BLT one night.

 

[tea pot]

Happy Birthday Granny

So, since we are all gathering for a birthday party, where shall we have lunch? Granny??

Looks Like our table is ready!!

Don't forget to ask for the Ketchup I hear it tastes great with Birthday Cake

 

[twokats]

EXACTLY!! So what that there are already several thousand at home... a few more isn't going to hurt anyone

Ahh the digital age though... I've been going through all of the pics & negatives from my childhood over the past couple of months. I've calculated that there are about 2,000 (ish) +/- from when I was 1 until I went off to college. Total family shots, not just of me. Vacations, birthdays, Christmases, etc, etc. I've been working on scanning them all so that we have a record of them before they are gone. (Many of the pics are totally faded and discolored, and many of the negatives are too). That way I can then share them all with my brother on a DVD, and give a copy to my parents as well. I did that previously a few years ago with all of my grandparents slides from the late 50's through 1979 when my grandpa died. There were about 2,500 of those. That was an 18 month project. This one is looking to be about the same (of course I wasn't on the DIS yet back then so perhaps longer )

It's just amazing how much digital photography has transformed our lives. DW and I think nothing of coming home from vacation with 2-3,000 images for a 10 day trip. Snapping over and over again until we get that "perfect" shot with all 3 kids actually smiling at the same time, always knowing what we're getting... Looking back at those childhood years - there are something like 85-125 shots PER YEAR that my parents took. WOW, what a difference it is between then and now. And so many just down right BAD shots that of course weren't seen until weeks or months later when the roll of film was finished and then actually developed.

So I say thank goodness for digital - and take a few more!

I totally agree. My DH and kids have gotten used to my picture taking. In fact my DD uses her small point and shoot to take quite a few pics. My weakness is electronics, so I have a Dslr, a point and shoot, a camcorder and a waterproof point and shoot. The first two are my absolute favs. They pretty much stay on my coffee table so I can grab one quickly when needed.

We are also trying to get all old photos scanned into digital. Plus my dad was a big camera buff who turned all his negatives into slides. Got to find a company that will convert them to digital. Anybody know a good one?

And before I forget. . . . HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANNY!!!!!

 

[twinklebug]

Happy B'Day Granny!

Dory - I'm loving your Ft W pics. Your campsite makes me wish I had the equipment and stamina to camp out. You do show how to do it up right though As much as I love VWL and AKV I think it's almost time for a visit home to the fort (in a cabin of course)

 

[Dizny Dad]

Can't help but jump in on this one . . . . .

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANNY!!

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Morning Groupies,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANNY!

Just back from our trip and we had a great time. Sorry I was not able to do any live updates but my son takes over the computer the second we enter the room.

We had 2 wonderful nights at the Boardwalk. 1st night was at the Boardwalk Inn with AP discount. We moved over to a Boardwalk view studio for the 2nd night that had a fantastic view. Will post pics in a follow up. We have always liked the Boardwalk location but staying here gave us a greater appreciation for it.

We moved over for a scheduled 5 night stay at BLT in a 1BR which turned into a 6 night stay. We absolutely loved this place so much we added a night on. I was able to get 1BR Lake View in premier season for a ridiculous rate. I was actually a little upset it would have cost me 66 points for the same room and with tax it was around 370. They also kept us in the same room so we didn't have to move again.

I will post pics with some updates later after I get caught up reading the thread.

 

[Granny]

Wow....looks like all my rowdy friends are here!!

Lunch at Whispering Canyon looks good. Then we can stroll over to EPCOT later on and grab a few margaritas in Mexico. Or pints in UK. I'm pretty flexible that way.

Thanks for all the kind wishes. Dory...great graphic!

Stopher...after you scan those old photos you can do a lot with them to restore the image and color with something like Photoshop Elements. I use that all the time and it really helps make our "point and shoot" inexpensive camera shots look much better.

 

[wildernessDad]

Happy BD, Granny. How old are you now? Older than that thar tree bark?

 

[Granny]

Happy BD, Granny. How old are you now? Older than that thar tree bark?

Yes, I dare say I'm older than any of the trees on Wilderness Lodge property! Since I'm a guy I don't care who knows my age...it's the big double nickel. Those of you who know about retirement/IRA regulations know that this is a big birthday for me.

 

[Muushka]

Happy Birthday Granny

Looks Like our table is ready!!

Don't forget to ask for the Ketchup I hear it tastes great with Birthday Cake

Looking like we are all ready to be seated and the guest of honor is here!
Double nickle Granny!!

 

[bgraham34]

So are any Groupies on Facebook here.

 

[DVCGeek]

Happy B-Day Granny - hope it's GREAT!

Dole Whips for everyone! It's on the house!!!

Cool!!!

 

[Muushka]

So are any Groupies on Facebook here.

Nope, not this Groupie. For some reason I have resisted. But I know a lot of people who enjoy it. Are you on it?

 

[twinklebug]

So are any Groupies on Facebook here.

Nope, not this Groupie. For some reason I have resisted. But I know a lot of people who enjoy it. Are you on it?

No Facebook for me either - It and it's "evil" brother MySpace have enabled far too many drama scenes for the younger generation in this household.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Granny !!! It's your birthday ! HAPPY DAY !

Maria

 

[MiaSRN62]

So are any Groupies on Facebook here.

I am !!!

Really enjoy it. It's a fun way to keep in touch with family and friends---especially those that live far away. The whole reason I joined in the first place was at the urging of my one daughter who joined when she went away to FL to college in 2008. So I've been a FB'er since Fall '08.

Maria

 

[bgraham34]

I am on on well. I have some friends I only keep on touch with through Facebook.

 

[DiznyDi]

Happy Birthday Granny!

Just stopping by to wish you an extra special greeting on your milestone day!