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

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Muushka, That sounds wonderful! We have never been on a cruise.

We don't really have a regular time, but most recently went May 2007 (all 6 of us at OKW), late Dec 07-early January 08 (not on points at Ft. Wilderness all 6 of us), May 08 (4 of us and extended family of 8 at OKW), and September 08 (just DH and me at WL). We've only been a few times at Christmas. We've been a couple of times during the Food and Wine Festival, a few times during the Flower & Garden Festival, a few times during spring break, and a couple of summer trips. When the boys were little we loved going in the off season. So I miss WDW year round. I guess we all do.

Hope January turns out to be a great time for you. Great way to start 2009!

 

[Muushka]

Sounds like we may have vacationed at the same time a few times!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Deb (50 Years Too!) Dec 15-22 VWL/ BWV
ammo Dec 17-24 VWL
Jim (magicalmcwho) Dec 20-28 VWL
DisneyMamaof2 Dec 20 - 30 VWL
Good Ol Gal Dec 21-28 VWL
WolfpackFan Dec 21-26 VWL
Blossomz Dec 22-26 Poly

Wishing lots of fun times to the Groupies in or heading out to WDW ! Blossomz....have a great time at the Poly---friends of mine just visited this resort last week and they had some really cool gingerbread houses set up !

Jill.....I love those lanterns too !

 

[tea pot]

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Merry Christmas!

Oh yeah, all the t shirts and mugs were 40% off IN THE PARKS and Christmas stuff was 50% off. I was like a kid in a candy shop! Now I just have to wrap it. I think every member of my family is getting mugs this year. Our car clinked on the way home we had so many mugs....

Sounds like a Disney Christmas We missed the sales when we were down and we always buy mugs... for our tea of course.

We love the bike rental option at VWL! On the trail to FW we nearly always see deer. We like to ride around the inside trails, especially around the holidays, Halloween, Christmas, the people outdo Disney with decorations. We visit the horse barn and say hello to the big horses! There's a pony ride available for youngsters.
Bobbi

I've never wondered over to the campground or renting bikes at VWL. Sounds like a great non-park thing to do. Do they provide a map and are there walking trails as well?

If only I could bring one of these cool lanterns home with me. I think it would look great on my deck here in NJ.

Stay warm, groupies!

I agree with that Home Feel... out of all the DVC resorts Our Lodge has the Warmest and Home Like feel for us. I love those laterns too.

Great Christmas Moose

To all groupies heading down and to those who are already there...
Have A Magical Trip .

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hello from Pennsylvania!!! Hope everyone is getting their shopping done! Can't believe how close to Christmas it is. Don't know when I will get back on the boards. We are going to Hershey tomorrow then my sister gets into town Christmas eve. So I will wish all of you a Merry Christmas now! You all are so great and you deserve a great Christmas!
Eliza if you start a new thread sometime in the next week could you please PM me so I don't get lost? Thanks!

 

[Happydinks]

Dory, you are so sweet. Thank you for the encouraging words. It has been tough not going!

We always go either the first week or the second week of Dec. Unless a cruise is involved (which it has been the past few years). One of our most favorite Dec trips was 4 days at BCV, 4 days at VWL and then on the Wonder for 4 days over Christmas (day). That trip was my favorite!

Hey there Groupies-

Muushka - I've been depressed since last Wednesday when my sister and her kids left for a week at WDW!

We are still around - crazed since Thanksgiving making preparations for Christmas. First time on the boards since Thanksgiving!

Granny - we feel your pain (of work) and thanks Muushka for keeping the vacation schedule alive! We hope to add our dates for next year soon!

Here's a picture of our new family member - Buddy! He's with us four weeks last Saturday - and is settling into the family enough to start "testing his limits". He LOVES Gracie - kisses her all the time!

I received a message today - top 10 eating tips for the holidays - and just had to share it with you all :

1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.

2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It's rare. You cannot find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an Eggnog-alcoholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think.

3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.

4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.

5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a holiday party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?

6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.

7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of Attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind. You're never going to see them again.

8. Same for pies. Apple, Pumpkin, Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?

9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.
And finally.....
10. If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Re-read tips, start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.

We just wanted to wish everyone a truly magical holiday - whatever holiday you are celebrating at this time of the year. Many of us have had "life challenges" this past year - and we are grateful to be allowed to share them and get the support from this wonderful "Groupie family".

Have a very Merry Christmas everyone!

Leslie & Bob - Gracie and Buddy

 

[tea pot]

Hello from Pennsylvania!!! Hope everyone is getting their shopping done! Can't believe how close to Christmas it is. Don't know when I will get back on the boards. We are going to Hershey tomorrow then my sister gets into town Christmas eve. So I will wish all of you a Merry Christmas now! You all are so great and you deserve a great Christmas!
Eliza if you start a new thread sometime in the next week could you please PM me so I don't get lost? Thanks!

A Merry Christmas to you.
Have a Wonderful Holiday with your family and enjoy Hershey

 

[tea pot]

Happydinks Love you new puppy Buddy I'm sure he will bring alot of fun and love to your family.
and Thanks for the Best Holiday Eating Tips. I will be sure to follow all 10.
Have a Merry Christmas

 

[Muushka]

HD! Where the heck have you been?? I was going to send the troops out to look for you! Actually I was getting ready to email, but I wanted to make it more dramatic.

I loved that list!! Too funny. And for the record, I love mincemeat. I think myself and one other person in the world love it! So I will have one of each, thank you very much!

Wow, you have family that actually goes to WDW? We are the only weirdos!

Your new pup looks very adjusted. I'm sure Gracie loves all the lovin'!

Well there was no room at the Inn (literaly, Fearrington was booked!) so we will have our Christmas Eve open house. Hopefully we will have guests! Just kidding, we will.

Merry Christmas for those who won't check in for a while.

 

[horselover]

HD - thanks for the eating tips. Too funny! I particularly play to pay attention to the egg nog one! Your puppy is so cute! Congrats on your new family member.

Just wanted to wish everyone Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas! May they be filled with love, laughter, too much food & blessings for the New Year!

 

[Dodie]

And for the record, I love mincemeat. I think myself and one other person in the world love it! So I will have one of each, thank you very much!

OMG Muushka! I love mincemeat too. I am truly beginning to think that some of the Groupies were separated at birth!

Just in case the next few days get crazy and I don't make it back for awhile...

Merry Christmas to everyone!

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Hey Groupies,

Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season. Muushka - Thank you for volunteering to maintain the trip thread for the groupies on Chapter 3. You have some big shoes to fill...lol...Granny, thanks for all the work keeping up with the list I have some new trips planned you can post after the holidays..lol

OT -Eliza - I read your posts on the tenant eviction thread. Funny how some people think landlords should be taken advantage of and give people a free ride. I couldn't believe the post "maybe she just went over her Christmas BUDGET" How about the rent BUDGET??

To all the groupies lucky enough to be at the lodge this holiday season have a great time and remember some pics for the rest of us.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

We just wanted to wish everyone a truly magical holiday - whatever holiday you are celebrating at this time of the year. Many of us have had "life challenges" this past year - and we are grateful to be allowed to share them and get the support from this wonderful "Groupie family".

Leslie & Bob - Gracie and Buddy

I so agree with this! You were all so wonderful to me with what I went through with losing my dog and some other things. I really appreciate all the support you all have given me. I'm glad to be a part of this "Groupie family"!
HD I love the pictures of Buddy and Gracie!!! Glad they are doing well and I hope your family has a great Christmas.

A Merry Christmas to you.
Have a Wonderful Holiday with your family and enjoy Hershey

Thanks TP! We went to Chocolate World today and bought alot of candy!!!!!
My sister and her family get here tomorrow! Can't wait!
Merry Christmas!

Eliza in case I don't get back on here by Friday - Happy Kwanzaa!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hi everyone ! I'm recovering from a full day of shopping. I didn't get home from work until 4:30 am......I have a head cold.....and now I'm simply exhausted.

Wanted to say to Happy Dinks that I just love the pic of Buddy ! How cute ! Glad he's settling in. Love the "10 tips for holiday eating". I'll be passing that along to friends/family.

DLI....just love Hershey at Christmas ! Have a wonderful time with your family.


Wishing the Merriest of Christmas' to all of you !

 

[loribell]

MERRY CHRISTMAS GROUPIES!


I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and many more wonderful memories made at our wonderful lodge next year.


HD - How did you get a picture of our dog? We have a beagle. His name is Buddy!

 

[eliza61]

3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of Attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind. You're never going to see them again.

8. Same for pies. Apple, Pumpkin, Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?

9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.[/COLOR]
And finally.....

Hey Groupies,

OT -Eliza - I read your posts on the tenant eviction thread. Funny how some people think landlords should be taken advantage of and give people a free ride. I couldn't believe the post "maybe she just went over her Christmas BUDGET" How about the rent BUDGET??

To all the groupies lucky enough to be at the lodge this holiday season have a great time and remember some pics for the rest of us.

Happy Dinks, OMG
I think that should be mandatory reading every December 1st. I always thought it was a conspiracy to diet during the holidays.
Hey DisneyNut,
I know, nothing says holiday cheer like being homeless. Go figure.



To All my buddies on the boards.
I am eternally grateful for the friendship, fun, zanniness, compassion and endless support shown by my friends who come to play here. I watched the "bucket list" with Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholas and one of the items on the list was something about "change some one's life for the better". You guys can officially cross that off your "to-do" list, I have been moved by each and every post. Thank you!
Wishing every one the greatest, gloriest, goofiest Christmas and Hannauka celebrations in groupies history.

Love you all madly,
Eliza

 

[eliza61]

3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of Attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind. You're never going to see them again.

8. Same for pies. Apple, Pumpkin, Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?

9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.[/COLOR]
And finally.....




Happy Dinks, OMG
I think that should be mandatory reading every December 1st. I always thought it was a conspiracy to diet during the holidays.
Hey DisneyNut,
I know, nothing says holiday cheer like being homeless. Go figure.



To All my buddies on the boards.
I am eternally grateful for the friendship, fun, zanniness, compassion and endless support shown by my friends who come to play here. I watched the "bucket list" with Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholas and one of the items on the list was something about "change some one's life for the better". You guys can officially cross that off your "to-do" list, I have been moved by each and every post. Thank you!
Wishing every one the greatest, gloriest, goofiest Christmas and Hannauka celebrations in groupies history.Love you all madly,
Eliza

 

[eliza61]

OMG,
I quoted myself. Time for some egg nog.

 

[jimmytammy]

Feel the same way Eliza. This is the time of year when we reflect on what is important in life and what really matters. So though Im not on here as often as I would like, I want to say, you folks matter to me. Thanks for being my DIS friends. And thanks for sharing a kindred spirit in our love of the Lodge.

Merry Christmas to one and all!!

 

[Anal Annie]

Happy Holidays to all the VWL Groupies from one who mostly just lurks here! I enjoy everyone's antics and stories...hope everyone has a safe & happy holiday!