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

[Muushka]

Welcome home (the other home, not the home). Great trip summary read.
Half full, not half empty!

Oh dear, what you are saying is that the stroller issues will get worse than they were in the past? Ugh.

I could use some time away from the news (Hillary, Obama and oil prices). I am a news junkie (I turned into my father! ) and sometimes it is just plain overwhelming. So I force myself to turn off the TV. So I come on the computer and pull up the Drudge Report. How sick is that??

Anyway. we are glad that you are home and safe. And that you and the girls had such a good time.

 

[wildernessDad]

Mathematical rule of thumb:

The amount of productivity at work is directly proportional to the amount of time remaining until one's vacation.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Well this morning I read an e-mail from one of my daughter's teachers and a reply on another thread I posted and I was so upset I was sitting at my desk at work trying not to cry and figuring my trip was doomed. From what I read it was. Then the phone rang and it was the nurse and she said it is definatly not mono. Whew! It is a viral infection that is going around and runs 7 to 10 days and seems to have some of the same symptoms as mono. I feel so much better now. I may still end up catching it but I have a better chance of it not ruining the trip. We will keep our fingers crossed but I feel alot more positve about things now. Thanks so much for the pixie dust and good thoughts! It seems to have worked!

 

[Muushka]

Those darn viruses! Fingers crossed that Mom will be virus-free!

PS Happy Mother's day!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Those darn viruses! Fingers crossed that Mom will be virus-free!

PS Happy Mother's day!

Thanks! Happy Mom's day to all Groupie Mom's!

 

[Muushka]

Yes! Happy Mother's Day to all Groupie Moms!

PS I am hoping my cats remember!

 

[Island Mouse]

Mathematical rule of thumb:

The amount of productivity at work is directly proportional to the amount of time remaining until one's vacation.

WD, you hit the nail on the head with this one. I have 23 more days until I leave the island and head towards WDW and I find myself less focused on work than I was even a week ago. I can only imagine how much less productive I'll be at the 10 day mark.

 

[Granny]

Mathematical rule of thumb:

The amount of productivity at work is directly proportional to the amount of time remaining until one's vacation.

Quite understandable as you are officially the next Groupie on deck to head to WDW!!! Well, actually you are tied with jjbescher. Hope you guys have a fantastic trip!

You know, it might sound goofy but as I keep up the Groupie vacation post on the first page, it is actually a little sad to delete the completed trips like I just did for Eliza. Weird, huh?

And speaking of which, the last Groupie trip I have scheduled is for mid-March next year. No April vacations for the Groupies?


Eliza...sounds like a good trip. I'm not surprised that you find the CM's very friendly...after all, what goes around comes around!!

DLIowan...so glad to hear that the prognosis is good for your trip. Best wishes that all are healthy and that your trip is wonderful!

 

[ammo]

Say some prayers for the Groupies who are in the midst of these storms tonight. We just had 3.5 inches of rain in two hours in Winston-Salem, two tornadoes touched down in the area, and there is some minor flooding (my neighborhood is soggy but fine).

The cells are still moving through the region to the east with funnel clouds and strong rains. Here's hoping you all are safe this evening.

 

[jjbescher]

Say some prayers for the Groupies who are in the midst of these storms tonight. We just had 3.5 inches of rain in two hours in Winston-Salem, two tornadoes touched down in the area, and there is some minor flooding (my neighborhood is soggy but fine).

The cells are still moving through the region to the east with funnel clouds and strong rains. Here's hoping you all are safe this evening.

We are just starting to get these storms. I drove through a little bit on the way to work. Had to get to work early, so I can leave earlier. I Start my drive to Florida today . I will be driving to Georgia tonight, then to Florida tomorrow. Had a slight change of plans and now I need to go to the SSR Sales Center on Saturday rather then going straight to Cocoa Beach to meet friends. Seems we lost our container that holds our DVC Cards. I would rather waste time on Saturday then on Sunday when I plan to be at the park.

I hope to have a trip report. I will have my laptop with me and if I start a trip report, I will post it online. I do not know about having pictures then, although I can not wait to try my new cameras.

jon

 

[Muushka]

Wow, poor Winston-Salem and Ammo. I'm glad you are all right. I'll be watching for those cells!
It is pretty dark out there and it's almost 7.

Jon, what is a container that holds DVC Cards? I don't know what it is, but I want one! Take a picture of it and use that new camera!! Have a wonderful trip. I am actually headed to your neck of the woods on Sunday. Bro in-law lives in your area. Safe travels .

Granny, you are such a softie being sad as you delete our trips. Tender-hearted Granny!

 

[eliza61]

Very Dreary Friday here in Philly. Torrential rain and the city is in morning, a cop who was shot & killed during a robbery will be buried today.
So my moose hug goes out to any groupies who are cops, fireman or emt's.
You are very much appreciated.

 

[jjbescher]

Wow, poor Winston-Salem and Ammo. I'm glad you are all right. I'll be watching for those cells!
It is pretty dark out there and it's almost 7.

Jon, what is a container that holds DVC Cards? I don't know what it is, but I want one! Take a picture of it and use that new camera!! Have a wonderful trip. I am actually headed to your neck of the woods on Sunday. Bro in-law lives in your area. Safe travels .

Granny, you are such a softie being sad as you delete our trips. Tender-hearted Granny!

It is just one of those waterproof containers that holds cards.

For some reason, I keep on getting on rides that get me wet and well, the Annual passes do not like to get wet. So we always put our DVC Cards, ID and KTTW and AP in the container.

It looks like this, but ours a little thinner and have DCL on them.
http://www.graphicice.com/index.php/action/prodspec/itemID/742099512

I will definitely take pictures, it is the time to post them I do not knwo if I will have time to do.

It looks like the storms killed 1 person in the Greensboro, just east of Winston-Salem. They passed by this area but are still heading east and still have the potential of doing more damage.

jon

 

[Muushka]

Thanks Jon, you are fast! Thanks for the answer about the container. That is sad about the death.
Have fun. Hug Mickey for me.

Eliza, I just noticed your pictures. Thanks, I needed that. That is sad about the officer dying.

 

[jjbescher]

Thanks Jon, you are fast! Thanks for the answer about the container. That is sad about the death.
Have fun. Hug Mickey for me.

That is why WildernessDad posted his theory, which is very true. Also, since it is early no one else is here at work. I guess today for me is show up and wait and wait for the clock to hit around 12 or 1 so I can head home and then start driving.

jon

 

[Corinne]

Eliza~

Thanks for posting the pics, I am getting even MORE excited for our trip! I am still waiting for 2 nights to come thru on waitlist, then I can relax (well, maybe ).

 

[Corinne]

As I mentioned in one of my first posts, my son played for a hockey team called The Moose. I have a lot of Moose items and wanted to share this site with you. Just search for Moose, and a number of items will show up. They are always adding new items as well! Enjoy!

http://www.northstyle.com/default.asp

 

[MiaSRN62]

Maria, welcome back You were missed.

Thanks Deb !

Mike....so glad to hear DCL got back to you and in a timely fashion. I hope your wife is up to giving them a second chance. Thanks for the update.

Disney Lovin' Iowan : so happy to hear the prognosis is looking a big step up from mono and I still hope you don't catch the virus your dd has

Eliza....sounded like a wonderful trip. I agree about the strollers. The double ones are convenient for parents but not fellow tourists. It's a tough call.

Very Dreary Friday here in Philly. Torrential rain and the city is in morning, a cop who was shot & killed during a robbery will be buried today.
So my moose hug goes out to any groupies who are cops, fireman or emt's.

I am so on the same page as you eliza. Prayers going out to all the law enforcement families. So thankful they caught the 3rd guy from the murder (did u hear they used the fallen officer's handcuffs to arrest him ?). Brought tears to my eyes. His poor wife and three children. He was only 39.
It is miserable here in Philly area ! Torrential rain and C-O-L-D ! My heat is on this morning. And to make things just that much worse for my family, today is my dd senior PROM ! They are calling for gusting winds and flooding. How could this happen when it was so nice all week ???? Ammo....definitely prayers going out. We had funnel clouds last week in our area. Today it's just horrible rain/thunderstorms/wind gusts/flooding. Miserable.

Island Mouse....WOW ! Your trip is coming up fast too !

Happy Mom's Day to all !

 

[DaveH]

We just decided for a last minute trip. June 5-9. June 5 SSR 1BR, June 6-7 OKW studio and Jun 8 OKW 1BR. Could not get a studio for whole trip. I could get a 1BR for whole trip, but too many points needed with other trips planned.

 

[wildernessDad]

Two days to go! Whoo hoo!