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

[jimmytammy]

I have been not so frequent on the DIS lately, and BAM(like Emeril) all of a sudden I am reading 5 pages to catch up!

Muushka

I think it is great that we can share our personal side here. Most emails and internet stuff tend to lean towards the impersonal, disconnected relationship. That isnt the case here. And I like it. We always come back to the OT, and as many have said, we all have that same connection, our love for VWL and WDW.

Relationships and connectivity are great, and these have all remained positive on this thread.

 

[jimmytammy]

http://www.wftv.com/news/16410890/detail.html

Thought yall might enjoy this. Found it on the Rumors and News Forum.
They mentioned that they thought the bear was confused and lost.

My thinking, if anyone is going towards "Home" soon, maybe stop by Universal, pick him up and carry him back to familar territory .

Anyone up for the challenge?

 

[Corinne]

On the subject of whether this thread feels exclusionary or cliqueish, I agree with Eliza. Although I'm not a frequent participant, and only came to the party last year, I've never felt unwelcome or not a part of the group. And I've never seen anyone not be welcomed heartily. And the infrequent side discussions touching on our private, non-Disney lives lends our group some cohesion that we wouldn't otherwise have.

As long as the main topic remains VWL/WDW, I don't see a problem.

My sentiments exactly! You guys rock!

I am so freakin' excited to be staying at the Lodge again, and at the VWL for the very first time.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I got so carried away by my Tarzan analogy that I looked up the words to the song. Do these parts seem particularly appropriate for any other Groupies?

A paradise untouched by man
Within this world blessed with love
A simple life, they live in peace


Beneath the shelter of the trees
Only love can enter here
A simple life, they live in peace


Raise your head up
Lift high the load
Take strength from those that need you
Build high the walls
Build strong the beams
A new life is waiting
But danger's no stranger here


Somewhere something is calling for you
Two worlds, one family
Trust your heart
Let fate decide
To guide these lives we see​

...
I think we tend to stay on topic pretty well, and our common connection goes beyond a timeshare in central Florida. I agree it's natural that we'll vent from time to time, or seek moral support, but in general its all within the confines of our common interest in this little patch of ground in the Happiest Place on Earth.

So come on out to the Trout Lodge bar, pull up a stool and join me with a nice cold adult beverage.

Later on we'll go strolling the paths of the resort looking for animal tracks on the paths.

Wow...I've been away a long time....good sentiments! We're in Michigan, we're guests at a wedding. Before we left home, DH says, "Well, our NEXT trip is....." Well, we're on the cusp of celebrating a special day...looking forward to seeing some groupies when we're there in a few weeks.

Bobbi

 

[Muushka]

I have been not so frequent on the DIS lately, and BAM(like Emeril) all of a sudden I am reading 5 pages to catch up!

Muushka

I think it is great that we can share our personal side here. Most emails and internet stuff tend to lean towards the impersonal, disconnected relationship. That isnt the case here. And I like it. We always come back to the OT, and as many have said, we all have that same connection, our love for VWL and WDW.

Relationships and connectivity are great, and these have all remained positive on this thread.

Thanks JT. Looks like everyone is comfy with our personal side. Hopefully if a lurker was not, they would say so! I think everyone on this board does a great job of making this thread as non-exclusive as possible.

PS I just joined another thread (it is political, which we have wisely stayed away from here!). Anywhoo, I was welcomed by 8 different people and almost feel at home there after only 3 days. It is funny how some threads can make you feel like you belong, when everyone knows your name. Makes me want to shout....OK , I will........

DODIE!!!

 

[50 years Too!]

I have been not so frequent on the DIS lately, and BAM(like Emeril) all of a sudden I am reading 5 pages to catch up!

Muushka

I think it is great that we can share our personal side here. Most emails and internet stuff tend to lean towards the impersonal, disconnected relationship. That isnt the case here. And I like it. We always come back to the OT, and as many have said, we all have that same connection, our love for VWL and WDW.

Relationships and connectivity are great, and these have all remained positive on this thread.

Nice thoughts, Jimmytammy!

DODIE

Deb

 

[Muushka]

Great non-DCL price cruise alert!!!

I am trying to talk my husband into switching our Magic cruise for this great deal. Celebrity has a brand new ship coming out a few weeks early. The Solstice, one beautiful ship. The prices are great: Looking at 2 people in balcony:

Nov. 30, 2008 sailing: $1,538 ($1,832 with all taxes and fees)

Dec. 7, 2008 sailing: $1,598

Aquaclass is $1998 for 2! What a great deal this is.

The cabins are a little smaller than DCL (194 compared to 216), but Celebrity is a great cruise line to sail on. It sails from FLL.

Dang! This is the first year we are not doing Disney in Dec! We would be so on this!!!

 

[DVC Mike]

Great non-DCL price cruise alert!!!

I couldn't get my wife back on a cruise right now even if it was free! I'm hoping to get her to try DCL again before the 50% off coupons DCL gave us expire in 2010.

 

[MiaSRN62]

wow Muushka....fantastic rates. I'm assuming 7 night cruises ? Do u know what the ports are ? Thanks for the head's up.

 

[Muushka]

wow Muushka....fantastic rates. I'm assuming 7 night cruises ? Do u know what the ports are ? Thanks for the head's up.

You assumed correctly, 7 nights. Ports are San Juan (we went there last year, beautiful old city), St. Marteen and St Kitts.

I couldn't get my wife back on a cruise right now even if it was free! I'm hoping to get her to try DCL again before the 50% off coupons DCL gave us expire in 2010.

At these prices, chances are the ARE cheaper than DCL with your 50% off!

 

[blossomz]

http://www.wftv.com/news/16410890/detail.html

Thought yall might enjoy this. Found it on the Rumors and News Forum.
They mentioned that they thought the bear was confused and lost.

My thinking, if anyone is going towards "Home" soon, maybe stop by Universal, pick him up and carry him back to familar territory .

Anyone up for the challenge?

Now that just makes me giggle!!

 

[mickeymorse]

Good Monday Morning Groupies.

I couldn't believe how far down we had gotten. Just totally unacceptable. Only 233 more days for my trip to our beloved lodge. Sunny and 81 today. Unfortunately I have to work. Hope everyone had a nice weekend.

Rob

 

[Muushka]

Thanks for the rescue Rob. I am glad you finally have some nice weather!

 

[Tarheel Tink]

DODIE!


Oh yeah, VWL! (want to stay "on topic")

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Hey groupies,

Sorry I have been away so long but the spring/summer starts up my other addiction (traveling softball) and it keeps me away from the DIS. That plus every time I come on here now that we have annual passes I am trying to sneak in another trip. The wife is getting a little fed up..lol. I have a 3 night trip in July on the drawing board and she isn't happy with the idea of Disney in July with the heat.

Granny could you add my first trip home to VWL 2/15/09 - 2/20/09? Thanks.

Hope everything is going well with the groupies. I have a lot of pages to read so I can catch up.

DODIE!!

 

[eliza61]

Generally I cruise the resort boards also but lately there has been some serious anti dvc post. Did some one here steal the pixie dust or give Donald a wedgie? Last week some one all but said dvc'ers don't deserve to have money 'cause it's apparent that we don't know what to do with it (ok maybe I'm exaggerating a little but not by much) and this week some one wants to know why previous owners no longer love the contracts?

What's up?

 

[Muushka]

Generally I cruise the resort boards also but lately there has been some serious anti dvc post. Did some one here steal the pixie dust or give Donald a wedgie? Last week some one all but said dvc'ers don't deserve to have money 'cause it's apparent that we don't know what to do with it (ok maybe I'm exaggerating a little but not by much) and this week some one wants to know why previous owners no longer love the contracts?

What's up?

I guess I must have missed those posts. I don't usually frequent the resort board though.
I am a budget-board kind of gal! Oh, and cruise board too.
Speaking of cruising, we booked that Solstice class ship for Dec '09. I just love planning vacations!

Hey groupies,

Sorry I have been away so long but the spring/summer starts up my other addiction (traveling softball) and it keeps me away from the DIS. That plus every time I come on here now that we have annual passes I am trying to sneak in another trip. The wife is getting a little fed up..lol. I have a 3 night trip in July on the drawing board and she isn't happy with the idea of Disney in July with the heat.

Granny could you add my first trip home to VWL 2/15/09 - 2/20/09? Thanks.

Hope everything is going well with the groupies. I have a lot of pages to read so I can catch up.

Welcome back! We missed you.
Didn't you read the DODIE!! notice??

 

[loribell]

Generally I cruise the resort boards also but lately there has been some serious anti dvc post. Did some one here steal the pixie dust or give Donald a wedgie? Last week some one all but said dvc'ers don't deserve to have money 'cause it's apparent that we don't know what to do with it (ok maybe I'm exaggerating a little but not by much) and this week some one wants to know why previous owners no longer love the contracts?

What's up?

Ummm, jealousy???

 

[Granny]

Granny could you add my first trip home to VWL 2/15/09 - 2/20/09? Thanks.

Welcome back to the thread! And your trip is on the Official Groupies trip list!

 

[Dodie]

Speaking of cruises and cruising - are any of the other VWL groupies going on the DIS Unplugged Podcast Cruise? (We're doing it OOP, and had scheduled it before we bought DVC.)

And yes, I am a little at all of the shout-outs, even though it was originally my idea..