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

[Muushka]

Eliza! Great list! I don't know where that stuff comes from, but I like it .

Is adventures by D postponed? Teeth!

My company is gone. I am sad. Now on to more important things....the next VWL visitors!!!

Have a wonderful vacation DLI and Texas princess!

We here at home will be anxiously sitting by the 'puter waiting for any picture of info tidbit you can toss our way!

 

[ransom]

• While sitting in the orthodontist office waiting for your 13 yo to get his new braces all you can think about is that your "adventures by disney" vacation is now officially sitting in this kids mouth. ( I'm sorry, I know in today's economic climate where many people are struggling just to buy gas & food, I know I must sound like a whining prig but there is some thing seriously wrong when the cost of braces and the GNP of Bolivia are pretty darn close. )

I'm so sorry to hear that!

And I don't think you sound like a whining prig. But, then, our DL vacation (scheduled for less than 18 days from now!) has been canceled because of medical problems -- well, the cost thereof -- in our family. And I'm so sad! I just canceled the reservation this morning.

But life goes on! 165 days until our first trip home...I hope!

 

[MiaSRN62]

After hearing reports of Black bear sightings in your area, your initial reaction is to run outside to see if you can "pat it's nose". (we've had a lot of bear cubs wandering into folks backyards in the Philly area lately)

I know ! One was spotted this week in Perkasie area---I'm only 20 min from there

Eliza...love your list. And I do feel for you on the braces. I'm the same as far as whining about vacations when I know some people in this country are really struggling. For us, it's daughter starting college in August and that first tuition payment due in July. Also, our central AC condenser just went. We hit upper 80's yesterday in the Philly area and went to turn on the ac....nada ...zip ! TOday, thankfully it's cooler because we are AC-less right now.

Which adventures by disney were you looking at ? I would love to take the trip to Ireland one day.

 

[blossomz]

Thanks for the laugh Eliza! I have to say..my DVC trips never take a backseat! I'd rather cut out any number of other things before not going!!

 

[eliza61]

Eliza! Great list! I don't know where that stuff comes from, but I like it .

Is adventures by D postponed? Teeth!


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Yep, those little suckers are going to run $4200 bucks. They did offer us, what the perky receptionist called " A EZ payment plan" of $375/month (easy for who?) but we decided to just take the samari sword to the gut and pay for it.

I'm so sorry to hear that!


But life goes on! 165 days until our first trip home...I hope!

Thanks Ransom, When you get to the world I'll have to have a virtual martini with you

I know ! One was spotted this week in Perkasie area---I'm only 20 min from there

Eliza...love your list. And I do feel for you on the braces. I'm the same as far as whining about vacations when I know some people in this country are really struggling. For us, it's daughter starting college in August and that first tuition payment due in July. Also, our central AC condenser just went. We hit upper 80's yesterday in the Philly area and went to turn on the ac....nada ...zip ! TOday, thankfully it's cooler because we are AC-less right now.

Which adventures by disney were you looking at ? I would love to take the trip to Ireland one day.

Hey mia, Isn't it wild, they have been all over the place last week. Action news said it's because this is the time when the cubs get kicked out of the den by mama bear so they are looking for easy food. Humm, maybe the bears are onto some thing, maybe I can try this with Rizzo. DSIL & I want to do the Ireland trip next year, but we were going for the western dude ranch trip.

Thanks for the laugh Eliza! I have to say..my DVC trips never take a backseat! I'd rather cut out any number of other things before not going!!

I know Blossom,
by August, I'll probably be picking Sid the squids brain for get rich quick schemes.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hey mia, Isn't it wild, they have been all over the place last week. Action news said it's because this is the time when the cubs get kicked out of the den by mama bear so they are looking for easy food. Humm, maybe the bears are onto some thing, maybe I can try this with Rizzo. DSIL & I want to do the Ireland trip next year, but we were going for the western dude ranch trip.

It is very cool....I just hope people don't try and shoot them. We have a pair of fox that live behind us. Our backyard backs up to an open field and then some woods. There is a fence around our yard, but it's still neat to see them. My dog does not think it is so neat though
I hope you can find a time to still do the dude ranch. All the reviews I've read sound very positive. Fingers crossed for you.

 

[Island Mouse]

I am just finishing up my last couple days of "work" before I make the great 6,000 mile trek, so I figured I would check in with the Groupies. We aren't staying at the Lodge, but we will be at it's cousin resort - Fort Wilderness. We are spending 4 nights in a cabin at the Fort (first time staying there), so it should be a lot of fun. The purpose of this trip is to meet with our wedding planner and iron out details for our wedding in October. Of course our trip has more ADR's and EMH's scheduled than wedding related appointments, so it will no doubt be a fun trip. Since we'll be right next door, I intend to make at least one trip over to the lodge to get my fix. I promise to post pics when I get back.

 

[Muushka]

I am just finishing up my last couple days of "work" before I make the great 6,000 mile trek, so I figured I would check in with the Groupies. We aren't staying at the Lodge, but we will be at it's cousin resort - Fort Wilderness. We are spending 4 nights in a cabin at the Fort (first time staying there), so it should be a lot of fun. The purpose of this trip is to meet with our wedding planner and iron out details for our wedding in October. Of course our trip has more ADR's and EMH's scheduled than wedding related appointments, so it will no doubt be a fun trip. Since we'll be right next door, I intend to make at least one trip over to the lodge to get my fix. I promise to post pics when I get back.

Exciting times soon! I hope you have a great time with the plans. I hope it is a lot of fun. Looking forward to all the wedding details....you know how much we love that stuff.

Eliza, I am so sad that there is no adventure this year. But those teeth will look awesome!

 

[blossomz]

Oooh!! IslandMouse! That sounds so exciting!!

 

[Island Mouse]

Exciting times soon! I hope you have a great time with the plans. I hope it is a lot of fun. Looking forward to all the wedding details....you know how much we love that stuff.

Muushka,

Don't worry, I will keep you posted on details on our wedding. It might be via PM so as not to make our Groupie thread , though. As of now, we don't have many details planned, but of course that will change in a week.

Oooh!! IslandMouse! That sounds so exciting!!

It will be a pretty exciting trip. It will be our first trip back since we were engaged 18 months ago. (yes 18 months since our last trip ) We are even going to meet with our wedding photographer and have engagement photos taken at the Poly and AKL. I can't wait. Our flight leaves here Saturday and we land at MCO on Sunday AM.

 

[50 years Too!]

I'm so sorry to hear that!

And I don't think you sound like a whining prig. But, then, our DL vacation (scheduled for less than 18 days from now!) has been canceled because of medical problems -- well, the cost thereof -- in our family. And I'm so sad! I just canceled the reservation this morning.

But life goes on! 165 days until our first trip home...I hope!

Oh no!
Say it isn't so. I'm sorry but I guess waiting will make it even more special when you do get to go.

Deb

 

[50 years Too!]

I am just finishing up my last couple days of "work" before I make the great 6,000 mile trek, so I figured I would check in with the Groupies. We aren't staying at the Lodge, but we will be at it's cousin resort - Fort Wilderness. We are spending 4 nights in a cabin at the Fort (first time staying there), so it should be a lot of fun. The purpose of this trip is to meet with our wedding planner and iron out details for our wedding in October. Of course our trip has more ADR's and EMH's scheduled than wedding related appointments, so it will no doubt be a fun trip. Since we'll be right next door, I intend to make at least one trip over to the lodge to get my fix. I promise to post pics when I get back.

Yeah!
Double fun: planning the wedding and being at WDW.
I'm sure all the groupies won't mind hearing about the plans. Please post.

Deb

 

[loribell]

Well if it makes any of you feel better we are going to have to postpone our trip too. I will be calling asap to see if we can get in anywhere for Christmas break. My son tore a tendon and is going to have surgery. We decided it would be best to postpone the trip so he can enjoy it too. I guess I better redo the tickers.

 

[Muushka]

Well if it makes any of you feel better we are going to have to postpone our trip too. I will be calling asap to see if we can get in anywhere for Christmas break. My son tore a tendon and is going to have surgery. We decided it would be best to postpone the trip so he can enjoy it too. I guess I better redo the tickers.

I am so sorry to hear this. By any chance is it his Achilles tendon? I hope you can get in for Christmas, otherwise, join us in January!

Groupie question? IM brings up an important point, about this thread being off topic with personal things. Does anyone think that we get too personal on this thread? I honestly thought we did a great job of being (mostly) on topic. Does anyone think we don't stay on topic enough to make others not feel welcome? I hope not!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Loribell....so sorry to hear you have to cancel----gosh....you were so close ! Good luck with your son's surgery.

Island Mouse---have a fantastic stay at Ft Wilderness ---I've always wanted to stay there. But 4 days does not sound like long enough considering you are coming from so far ! And please post pics.

Muushka. It's a tough question about being OT. I think alot of the regulars really get to know eachother and sharing personal plans/experiences is just natural. I feel we're all pretty good about addressing questions and sharing TR's about the WL/VWL.

 

[blossomz]

Sorry Loribell!!!

Muushka..I don't know..I think it makes our little VWL group feel a little closer and I kind of like having these virtual friendships and knowing about all of my buddies! Isn't that part of why the Lodge is so cherished by all of us? I think anyone that comes along and finds us is always given a big welcome and they seem to stick around! So I say..that's what makes us groupies!

Besides..we always come back around to conversation about our Lodge!

 

[Granny]

But, then, our DL vacation (scheduled for less than 18 days from now!) has been canceled because of medical problems -- well, the cost thereof -- in our family. And I'm so sad! I just canceled the reservation this morning.

Oh, I know how disappointed you must be to have to cancel this. Sorry to hear about it, but it sounds like you've got your priorities right and your November trip is in the countdown mode now!

Well if it makes any of you feel better we are going to have to postpone our trip too. I will be calling asap to see if we can get in anywhere for Christmas break. My son tore a tendon and is going to have surgery. We decided it would be best to postpone the trip so he can enjoy it too. I guess I better redo the tickers.

Oh, Lori...more bad news for a Groupie family! Let me know when your cancellation is official...I'll leave your July trip on the board until I have the sad duty of deleting it. Hope your son recovers quickly.

 

[Granny]

I am just finishing up my last couple days of "work" before I make the great 6,000 mile trek, so I figured I would check in with the Groupies. We aren't staying at the Lodge, but we will be at it's cousin resort - Fort Wilderness.

Island Mouse....have a great, safe journey and enjoy your time with the cousins at FW. A trip to WDW to plan your wedding? Sounds very cool.

 

[Muushka]

Sorry Loribell!!!

Muushka..I don't know..I think it makes our little VWL group feel a little closer and I kind of like having these virtual friendships and knowing about all of my buddies! Isn't that part of why the Lodge is so cherished by all of us? I think anyone that comes along and finds us is always given a big welcome and they seem to stick around! So I say..that's what makes us groupies!

Besides..we always come back around to conversation about our Lodge!

I agree. That is what I thought also. And most importantly, we are not exclusive. We love new Groupies! The more the merrier! As long as people feel comfy posting here, that is the most important thing, right? And as you mentioned, the conversation always comes back to VWL.

 

[loribell]

Thanks everyone.

Muushka he has a torn bicep tendon. It is a baseball injury. We have to get the surgery done so he can rehab in time for next season. He will be a junior and can not miss it.

Granny, unfortunately it is definite. You can go ahead and remove it. I will post when I make new ressies.

Now in my opinion the family talk is what makes this thread so great.