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

[50 years Too!]

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

Ah Leslie, she is beautiful. What soulful eyes. So sorry that it was time for her to cross the rainbow bridge...
Deb

 

[Tarheel Tink]

Happydinks- my heartfelt sympathy for your loss of Abby. I grew up with a beagle- those eyes!

Action- Welcome! This is the friendliest thread and the nicest people around!

All Hannah-affected groupies- hope you came out of it OK. We had a tree come down on our power line so just got our power back after 10 hours (love my generator,love my generator, love my.. ). We hooked up the freezer, frig, small tv and a fan and got a lot of reading done.
Good storm prep = cooking stuff in advance; getting all the laundry done and making sure you get a great shower and shampoo/grooming done before you lose power! DH was grateful for all the above but most of all the cookies and potato salad!

 

[loribell]

Happydinks - So sorry about Abby. What a beautiful dog.

Action - A big welcome to you.

And to all of you that are being dampened by Hannah try to stay dry!

IKE go away!

 

[jimmytammy]

As many of you know, Ranger Stan has become a great friend to our family, as Im sure to many of you.

I am in the midst of compiling good thoughts and experiences to share with him that we can give to him as a retirement present from his friends here on the DIS. So if anyone feels like sharing, that would be great. As things come in, I will determine how best to get it all together to present it to him. It may be in scrapbook form, which at this time, seems like a good direction.

My goal would be to pass it along to him in May, just before he retires.

He has made our personal lives all the more rich for knowing him, and made our time at the Lodge all the more blessed. As you can tell, he holds a special place in my heart, so I feel like this is the least I can do to show him gratitude for his yrs of service.

 

[DiznyDi]

Action to the Groupies! Glad to have you among us. Your moose looks great on you!


jimmytammy: What a wonderful gesture of love and friendship for Ranger Stan! We've not been fortunate enough to meet him. Perhaps on our October trip....

 

[Muushka]

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!

Action, the moose looks awesome on you!

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.

Welcome home WD! Hannah was a bust! But I thank everyone for the well wishes for the storm, they worked!

As many of you know, Ranger Stan has become a great friend to our family, as Im sure to many of you.

I am in the midst of compiling good thoughts and experiences to share with him that we can give to him as a retirement present from his friends here on the DIS. So if anyone feels like sharing, that would be great. As things come in, I will determine how best to get it all together to present it to him. It may be in scrapbook form, which at this time, seems like a good direction.

My goal would be to pass it along to him in May, just before he retires.

He has made our personal lives all the more rich for knowing him, and made our time at the Lodge all the more blessed. As you can tell, he holds a special place in my heart, so I feel like this is the least I can do to show him gratitude for his yrs of service.

Great idea JT. How shall we work this?

 

[Muushka]

Leslie (HD), Abby is a beautiful pup. And as someone said, soulful eyes. May you always remember the great dog she undoubtedly was, and look forward to the day that you will see her again. I know I can't wait to see all the pets that I have loved through the years. Hugs to you, Barb

PS Thank you for posting the picture. We appreciate it.

 

[jimmytammy]

I talked it over with Tammy last night, and she thought it might be best to try to get it together in a scrapbook. She does some creative memories and stampin up so she has lots of tools at her disposal Lots of stamps and stickers with WL theme we have used over the years.

Thought we might get a really good pic of WL and also a WDW bus to put in the front area of the book since those were the 2 main areas he worked in.

If anyone wants to write a letter to him, put a pic or two of themselves with him, etc. At this point it is still wide open. So I am open and ready to any and all suggestions!

 

[jimmytammy]

Action to the Groupies! Glad to have you among us. Your moose looks great on you!


jimmytammy: What a wonderful gesture of love and friendship for Ranger Stan! We've not been fortunate enough to meet him. Perhaps on our October trip....

Please make sure to see him! He is in the main lobby area from 7 til 4 wed-sat. He loves meeting people. From 8-9 he will be doing Flag Family then 9 til 10? Wonders of Lodge Tour. After that he is pretty much free to roam and greet. If he isnt in the bldg., check out front. He loves to stand outside and greet guests. If you dont see him for some reason, ask the bellhop folks. They will find him for you.

 

[50 years Too!]

Jimmytammy,

What a wonderful idea! I haven't met him yet, but because of you and this thread I will be looking for him in October.
We are planning to make a lodge tour. I'll tell him Jimmy & Tammy say hi!

Deb

 

[Nicsmom]

DH saw Ranger Stan on our last trip and we made a point of saying hi. Truly a GREAT cast member and an icon at the Lodge.

We try every visit to get flag family. We're hoping to before Stan retires as I don't think it would be the same without him.

I encourage one and all to search him out for even just a quick hi.

 

[Muushka]

I talked it over with Tammy last night, and she thought it might be best to try to get it together in a scrapbook. She does some creative memories and stampin up so she has lots of tools at her disposal Lots of stamps and stickers with WL theme we have used over the years.

Thought we might get a really good pic of WL and also a WDW bus to put in the front area of the book since those were the 2 main areas he worked in.

If anyone wants to write a letter to him, put a pic or two of themselves with him, etc. At this point it is still wide open. So I am open and ready to any and all suggestions!

That sounds like a great idea. How shall we get our 'stuff' to you? PM? Email? Thank you for taking such good care of the Groupie's Stan.

 

[MaryJ]

Great idea about Ranger Stan! We did take the lodge tour with him two years ago, but I don't think we got a picture with him. However, we will be back at VWL in January, so hopefully I can get one at that time.

Keep reminding us here about the scrap/memory book. I know I'll be very busy between now and January and might forget!

 

[jimmytammy]

That sounds like a great idea. How shall we get our 'stuff' to you? PM? Email? Thank you for taking such good care of the Groupie's Stan.

PM would probably be the easiest way, if that works well for yall. But I can accomodate if some other way would work better.

So far, you folks(as I knew)have given the most response. I posted something similar on the campground forum and only one response so far. Also on the resort forum under the WL FAQs and lovers(I think) and nada so far.

So thanks for the interest from you fine folks. I knew yall would come through!

 

[Muushka]

PM would probably be the easiest way, if that works well for yall. But I can accomodate if some other way would work better.

So far, you folks(as I knew)have given the most response. I posted something similar on the campground forum and only one response so far. Also on the resort forum under the WL FAQs and lovers(I think) and nada so far.

So thanks for the interest from you fine folks. I knew yall would come through!

C'mon Jimmy. We're Groupies for pity sake!

Please give us a gentle reminder about a month prior to the time that you will need it by, or maybe give us a date (unless you already did and I need to re-read!)

 

[wildernessDad]

I hope that they erect a bronze statue of Ranger Stan somewhere at the Lodge. It would be a suitable tribute, I think.

 

[blossomz]

Jimmytammy...great idea..count me in! I think some of the photos we've all shared would be great to put in..

On another note...the Great York County Fair is open and we went down to have a pit beef from the Cowboy place! Smelled a lot like Lodge smells!!

 

[Dodie]

My moose dance

and everyone's good thoughts seem to be pushing Ike further and further away from impacting central Florida during my 9/10-9/14 VWL visit, but I feel guilty now for all of those who may be in Ike's path on the gulf coast. I wish he'd go away altogether.

Welcome to the Groupies, Action!

DH and I are going to try to be the flag family again for this trip. One of these days it's going to work out for us. I've never met Stan. I hope to do so before he retires.

 

[Muushka]

Good luck being the FF Dodie. We have never gotten to do it yet, but one of these days......

Have a wonderful time! Pictures!! Trip reports!! You know the drill....

 

[tea pot]

Hi Everybody

I never met Ranger Stan. any pictures ???
We're leaving this Sunday.... would love to stop by and say a BIG hello
from the groupies.

ACTION...... WELCOME
you'll love it here