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

[tea pot]

Muushka and any one else on the east coast please stay safe
We need you

Pixie dust to all of us traveling soon....
My thought is.. Just get me there safely

I've already packed the yellow ponchos

 

[eliza61]

Thank you all for the good wishes. You wouldn't think the Raleigh area would have hurricanes, but 2 weeks after I moved up here from S FL we got hit with Fran. So not fun.

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Same here- DH did some yard "picking up" (I have several "tree faces" that could fly away) and we pretty much stay in hurricane prep with a generator, food, batteries, water, extension cords, etc. One year we were hit so many times it was ridiculous- sea spray killed all the greenery and being without power for days in the heat and humidity is draining. I learned how to run off our generator the following (and boy were we popular to visit!)- window air conditioner, fan, freezer, refrigerator, TV and the occasional computer plug in. This year DH swears he has the correct plug to run our water pump- I hope he is correct. I'm keeping my eye on Ike.

Ok, my East Coast Gang, Has every one Batten down the hatches?
I want every one safe and sound. We're only forcasted for lots of rain but that's it. Hopefully by the time Hannah reaches this far north she'll be out to sea.

I know this is off topic - but on a sad note for us -- we've had to make that very difficult decision to put our Abby to sleep this evening. Just had her at the vet who took one look at her and shook her head - nuf said. Between a kidney issue we've been dealing with for several years and what appears to have been a small stroke she suffered over last weekend - she's become a "lost soul" with no quality of life. So, the cruddy part of pet ownership........ Sorry, I'm as I'm typing this and looking at her sleeping on her favorite rug.

Cry away. I'm going to give my mutt Hobbes an extra doggie treat in Abby's honor.

Hey Dodie,
Right now, I'm liking my dog way better than Sid & Rizzo.
Still doing my Anti Ike, moose dance for you

 

[Muushka]

Good Friday morning all. I guess I got ahead of myself with Ike. Heres hoping Hanna misses everyone on the east coast. Enough with the storms already.

LOL TT. For me I have been hit by bird you know what 3 times. Still waiting for that good luck. Then again, having found this thread counts as good luck. Also being a VWL owner must also count. Hey, come to think of it, it seems I have been blessed with lots of good luck.

139 more days to go!!!!!

What is it with the birds! We are all blessed MM. Thank you for that reminder.

Muushka and any one else on the east coast please stay safe
We need you

Pixie dust to all of us traveling soon....
My thought is.. Just get me there safely

I've already packed the yellow ponchos

Awww, thanks Tea Pot (ooooh almost called you TP!!)
Do you drive to WDW from MA? When do you leave? Are you bringing your camera??? You know the drill, trip reports, pictures, pixie dust......

Ok, my East Coast Gang, Has every one Batten down the hatches?
I want every one safe and sound. We're only forcasted for lots of rain but that's it. Hopefully by the time Hannah reaches this far north she'll be out to sea.



Cry away. I'm going to give my mutt Hobbes an extra doggie treat in Abby's honor.

Hey Dodie,
Right now, I'm liking my dog way better than Sid & Rizzo.
Still doing my Anti Ike, moose dance for you

Eliza, don't leave us hanging, what did they do???????

 

[Muushka]

We actually have been to the race several times - and the best way that you can go - in a private box Free drinks, food, ac, best of all - private bathrooms! Bob dealt with a vendor who had the box - and we were invited to attend. We even had pit passes several years - which was very cool.

I know this is off topic - but on a sad note for us -- we've had to make that very difficult decision to put our Abby to sleep this evening. Just had her at the vet who took one look at her and shook her head - nuf said. Between a kidney issue we've been dealing with for several years and what appears to have been a small stroke she suffered over last weekend - she's become a "lost soul" with no quality of life. So, the cruddy part of pet ownership........ Sorry, I'm as I'm typing this and looking at her sleeping on her favorite rug.

That is very cool. We got to do that at Charlotte, but it was a Busch race (or whatever the series is called now). We loved it, but my husband had to go down and sit in the stands and smell the rubber and hear the roar. At the time I thought he was nuts, but now I understand.
So, any chance of scoring those tickets and sharing them with a Groupie!!! Kidding (sort of.... )

I am so sorry about your Abby. I had to put my dog down many years ago after a lightning strike. Same thing, a quality of life issue, which actually makes it harder, I think. Please, can you post a picture of Abby for us? Again, I am so sorry.

 

[tea pot]

Muushka

No... would never drive... couldn't do it.
We Fly down Sunday the 14th around 8:30 am We are staying at the AKL
first time Savanna View DH (AKA the Big Guy) and I.
My best friend and her Hubby will be joining us on Wed.... New DVC members.
We'll be at AKL Sunday to Thursday and Move to BC for Fri and Sat with Hopes DD who lives in ST. Pete will be able to come up for the week-end.
I'll do my best to report not sure if DH is taking his computer if so I can
post form the World if not I will when I get back.

 

[DiznyDi]

Oh Happydinks, I'm so sorry to hear about your Abby. Our 4-footed friends leave longlasting paw prints on our hearts. Sending good thoughts your way!

To all Groupies traveling: STAY SAFE!

 

[jimmytammy]

HappyDinks

So sorry for your loss.

 

[Tarheel Tink]

I was watching the weather channel and there is Steve? Cantore on our local beach reporting- that can't be a good thing! As he is reporting storm conditions he is surrounded by people on cell phones, waving, etc.
All the stores are closed and boarded up (Walmart closing? Food Lion?) as of around 7:00 but the restaurants are doing a booming business since the storm is not due to hit until morning.
I have never seen this area flip out so much over a Tropical Storm or even a Catagory 1 Hurricane.
Oh well, good luck to everyone in Hannah's path and may Ike get lost at sea!

 

[Action]

Wow, I didn't know that you were out here, I thought I was the lone "moose" for VWL. I am also in NC at woke up to watch the storm chasers on TV. It's such a kick to see these people freak out over a storm.

I have to now backtrack and read all 100+ pages of your thread, thanks for making my day!

Ron

 

[jimmytammy]

Let me be the first to say WELCOME to our little band of groupies. Its a fun and loving place with one common bond...our love for the Lodge!

 

[Muushka]

Wow, I didn't know that you were out here, I thought I was the lone "moose" for VWL. I am also in NC at woke up to watch the storm chasers on TV. It's such a kick to see these people freak out over a storm.

I have to now backtrack and read all 100+ pages of your thread, thanks for making my day!

Ron

I'll be the second! Welcome! And did I just read that you live in Cary? I also call Cary home. Grab yourself a Moosie siggy, I'll bet he will look great on you! There are a few rocking chairs available on the porch, we'll sit there instead of this very windy town!

 

[Action]

Thank you! I snagged the moose for my sig and I appreciate the welcome.
For those of you in NC, stay safe and dry today!

 

[mickeymorse]

Muushka,JT, Tarheel,Action and anyone else in NC and surrounding areas, stay safe and dry.

WELCOME Action to the funnest, most welcoming thread on the Disboards. The moose looks good.

 

[Granny]

Wow, I didn't know that you were out here, I thought I was the lone "moose" for VWL. I am also in NC at woke up to watch the storm chasers on TV. It's such a kick to see these people freak out over a storm.

I have to now backtrack and read all 100+ pages of your thread, thanks for making my day!

Ron... a warm welcome to the newest member of the VWL Groupies! C'mon Groupies, let's show Action some Moose Love!

Dinks...sorry to hear of your challenging times. Best wishes to you and your spouse.


And our Carolina groupies....I hope that all goes well today and the rest of the weekend for you.

 

[blossomz]

A soggy good morning groupies! We are in the midst of the remnants of Hanna up here in PA. Lots of rain... Hope everyone south of here is safe.

Welcome ACTION! Glad you found us...

I am always so sad when i hear about someone losing their beloved pet family member..my sympathies...

Stay dry everyone!

 

[eliza61]

A soggy good morning groupies! We are in the midst of the remnants of Hanna up here in PA. Lots of rain... Hope everyone south of here is safe.

Welcome ACTION! Glad you found us...

I am always so sad when i hear about someone losing their beloved pet family member..my sympathies...

Stay dry everyone!

We're Soggy too Blossomz,

A big Welcome Action!

 

[wildernessDad]

Well, we're back. Got back home last night and brought Hanna with us. I hope you enjoy it as we are enjoying it now here in Maryland.

 

[Happydinks]

Good "soggy" afternoon Groupies -

Hannah is still raining here in VA -3.0+ inches and counting.

We want to thank everyone for your kind words in the loss of our Abby yesterday. It was a long, emotional day for us.

Muushka asked, and we just wanted to post two pics of her (hope you don't mind). Besides being at home - Abby's next favorite place was in Corolla, NC -on the beach, chasing crabs. This was her in May of this year - note the crab in the corner . No crabs were safe when she was around! (Sorry, tried to resize these - but cannot get them sized down! Technology challenged!)

And this was just a good pic of her at home last Christmas. One of the few I could ever get with her looking at me because she always thought the flash was lightening - and she hated t-storms.

We miss her - and so does Gracie.

Thanks again for thoughts - you all are the best. Leslie and Bob

 

[blossomz]

I'm glad you have such wonderful photos and memories of her to keep close.. A rainy day is kind of fitting in a way, don't you think?

 

[50 years Too!]

Muushka,JT, Tarheel,Action and anyone else in NC and surrounding areas, stay safe and dry.

WELCOME Action to the funnest, most welcoming thread on the Disboards. The moose looks good.

I second that!

Deb