***The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread*** Chapter 2!

[Muushka]

Leave tomorrow for our last college road trip (thank the good lord). Off to Lexington Kentucky for the University of Ketucky. I have been to more states with this kid in the last 4 months than I have in my entire life. All this for a kid who when you ask him to go take the dog for a walk, looks at me like I asked him to go climb Mt. Kilmanjaro. With my luck after all this, he'll end up around the corner at Camden Community College.

I am sooo going to be a burden to my kids in my old age. Wish me luck.

and good luck!

Hey, I have a friend in Camden (other than you, of course).
Next time I look her up, I'm gonna PM you!

 

[loribell]

Good luck Eliza. I don't remember you visiting Oklahoma though. Aren't you coming here?

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Eliza - You just need to do a 50 state tour. Hope you make the best of the college visits and make some good memories with your son. Maybe it will result in entertaining stories for those of us going nowhere. Safe travels.

blossomz - 18 days! So happy for you!

DisneyNutzy - Seeing those pictures of the lodge at Christmas makes me want to book for Dec. 09 too. I saw one post where a DIS member spoke to Ranger Stan and was told he was retiring in the spring of 09, but earlier it had been reported June 09. I'm hoping he will still be there in March when we are at VWL.

QJ411 - So can we call you Queenie? It is much easier to say and type.
I'm hoping they make the test super easy for us. I'm like you--would hate to have to leave this group now.

Muuska aka Fuzzy - 32 days!

Jimmytammy- Glad you get to do the flag family. Is it your first time? Take pictures!

loribell - your success story must be an encouragement to horselover. Glad your son had such a speedy recovery.

horselover - pixie dust, moose dust, prayers and lots of wishes for a pain-free surgery and hope you get lots of good care.

 

[Laxmom]

Goodmorning Groupies!! We are off to "the World" today! Won't check in to the Lodge until Sunday morning but hey,........ I'll take it! I'll give a report when I get back! We have never been this time of year. I may not know how to act without sweat!!! Have a fantastic weekend!

 

[blossomz]

Have a fun time! We'll be waiting to hear all about it!

 

[Good Ol Gal]

Goodmorning Groupies!! We are off to "the World" today! Won't check in to the Lodge until Sunday morning but hey,........ I'll take it! I'll give a report when I get back! We have never been this time of year. I may not know how to act without sweat!!! Have a fantastic weekend!

Hope you have a great trip!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Laxmom,
Can't wait to hear about it. Post when you can and hope this is your best trip ever!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Goodmorning Groupies!! We are off to "the World" today! Won't check in to the Lodge until Sunday morning but hey,........ I'll take it! I'll give a report when I get back! We have never been this time of year. I may not know how to act without sweat!!! Have a fantastic weekend!

Have a wonderful time! Do you fly out of Cincinnati? I'm leaving from Dayton on Sunday.

Bobbi

 

[DVC Mike]

We're looking forward to a relaxing 12 nights at Walt Disney World -- 10 nights at our beloved Villas at the Wilderness Lodge (1-BR), followed by 2 nights at the Polynesian (MK View room).

We're doing MVMCP as well as La Nouba, and we're dining at Victoria & Alberts, so it should be a special trip. We'll also be dining at The Wave, Citricos, Artist Point, Liberty Tree Tavern, Whispering Canyon Cafe, California Grill, Kona Cafe, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Narcoossee’s, Ohana, and doing the Spirit of Aloha Luau.

And we'll be hitting the DVC Annual Meeting as well as the Member Merry Mixer, so maybe we'll see some of you there!

It's been very busy at work, so I'm really looking forward to this trip. Of course, I really look forward to all our trips!

 

[Muushka]

Sounds like a great agenda, Mike

Dory, I hope Ranger Stan is there for you in March.

Goodmorning Groupies!! We are off to "the World" today! Won't check in to the Lodge until Sunday morning but hey,........ I'll take it! I'll give a report when I get back! We have never been this time of year. I may not know how to act without sweat!!! Have a fantastic weekend!

Tag Fairy, where are you?????

I hope everyone headed there has a great time!!

 

[loribell]

Laxmom & DVCMike I hope you both have fabulous trips. I would love to see some pics of the castle all lit up at night. Pretty please.

 

[DisneyNutzy]

DisneyNutzy - Seeing those pictures of the lodge at Christmas makes me want to book for Dec. 09 too. I saw one post where a DIS member spoke to Ranger Stan and was told he was retiring in the spring of 09, but earlier it had been reported June 09. I'm hoping he will still be there in March when we are at VWL.

Thanks Dory. I hope we can catch Ranger Stan on our trip in February.

Great trip wishes for Laxmom & DVCMike.

Have a great weekend groupies!

 

[Granny]

Jimmytammy- Glad you get to do the flag family. Is it your first time? Take pictures!

First time?

Don't worry, I'm laughing at the notion, not your comment. Jimmy is one of the original Groupies before such a group existed, and has probably been on top of WL more than most. We ask every trip and have never been able to get the honor. I'm going to keep trying though!




Eliza...I am so sympathetic to the road trip thing. Two years ago my older daughter and I jumped in the car (from home in St. Louis) and set out on a college tour that included Virginia and North Carolina schools. A whole week to visit 5 colleges. She ended up going to a school here in Missouri 200 miles from home.

I think I ended up enjoying those college visits more than she did. There are some beautiful campi in that part of the world!

 

[50 years Too!]

First time?

Don't worry, I'm laughing at the notion, not your comment. Jimmy is one of the original Groupies before such a group existed, and has probably been on top of WL more than most. We ask every trip and have never been able to get the honor. I'm going to keep trying though!




Eliza...I am so sympathetic to the road trip thing. Two years ago my older daughter and I jumped in the car (from home in St. Louis) and set out on a college tour that included Virginia and North Carolina schools. A whole week to visit 5 colleges. She ended up going to a school here in Missouri 200 miles from home.

I think I ended up enjoying those college visits more than she did. There are some beautiful campi in that part of the world!

My story is similar to Grannys.
We flew to the East Coast, Midwest twice to visit schools where she was accepted.
It was in April. Two weeks before the May 1 acceptance deadline.
She chickened out and ended up staying in Oregon, going to a school an hour south of home.
I was able to visit Boston and the Chicago area, so it wasn't all a waste.
Five years later she is living in Japan!
Whatever he decides, Eliza, you'll be happy he's close-- or you'll enjoy having an excuse to travel to visit.
Good luck with those dreaded Christmas week application deadlines!

Deb

 

[blossomz]

OK. my fellow groupies... I don't know what possessed me...but I kept looking at that little mailing about HURRY! DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!! so...I called my guide...I have no backbone!!! I submitted and now own 25 add on points at BLT! I must be crazy!!! I don't think there is much hope for me!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

OK. my fellow groupies... I don't know what possessed me...but I kept looking at that little mailing about HURRY! DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!! so...I called my guide...I have no backbone!!! I submitted and now own 25 add on points at BLT! I must be crazy!!! I don't think there is much hope for me!

Well, I am seriously considering between 30 and 35 pts. What was your rational for 25? Are you planning on banking/borrowing 3 yrs. worth? I am also wondering if there will be any future issue with resale of a small contract? Funny you did this....I am crazy too!!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

bobbiwoz - Have a great flight on Sunday and a wonderful trip.

DVC Mike Sounds like an amazing trip! Have a safe trip. Will sit home and hope for some pictures.

Muushka - Thank you--me too. We have never tried to be flag family so I won't get my hopes up if many of you have tried repeatedly. I would love to even go on his tour.

DisneyNutzy - Maybe someone there now can report a more accurate date if they get to talk to Ranger Stan. I hope he is there for you in Feb.

Granny - I don't know how I do it, but unintentionally saying stupid things comes so easy to me. Guess it happens when I say too much when I should just keep my mouth shut. I hope you get to be flag family some day. ixiedust: It does explain why they know Ranger Stan so well.

50 Years Too - so glad we're not making college decisions this year. We had college visits and applications the past 2 years in a row. Glad to have a break before the twins are seniors. And they will go opposite directions so that will be interesting. Does your daughter like Japan?

blossomz - yay for more points! I am hinting at my house, but it isn't working. Maybe I just need to pick up the phone.

 

[blossomz]

Well, I am seriously considering between 30 and 35 pts. What was your rational for 25? Are you planning on banking/borrowing 3 yrs. worth? I am also wondering if there will be any future issue with resale of a small contract? Funny you did this....I am crazy too!!

Well...I kind of think I may be willing to sell my BCV points down the road and purchase BLT resale! Plus..an extra 25 points can never hurt! And yes...I could bank and borrow for a 75 point stay! I always wanted to own a Contemporary because of location, location, location! And it was the very first place I stayed back in 1971 with my parents! Also...soon you won't be able to purchase such a small amount!!

Anyway...I've been walking on air the rest of today! Merry Christmas and Happy Channukah to me!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

He is doing well. We had 2 conversations with him so far. He is still hoping for early June retirement, but 401K may prohibit that. He is in a wait and see pattern.

Reason for being MIA so long...he and DW were on vac. in Ind. for a week, when they got back to FL., they had to turn around and head to NJ. His BIL had emerg. gall bladder surgery, and unexpectedly passed away during.

Stan and DW had MIL that BIL stayed with to tend too. She has Alzheimers, so they had to get her and BIL affairs in order, move her to FL, sell the house and car in NJ, etc.

So it took him from work for a good month.

He said tell everybody hello, and be sure to not hesitate to say hey when they see him.

 

[Muushka]

Thank you for checking on our Stanley. That is a lot to go through, poor family.
As much as I love him being our King Groupie, I hope he gets to retire when he wants to.

To those of you adding on at BLT, remember your poor Groupies across the pond and have'm over!