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

[Granny]

I never met Ranger Stan. any pictures ???

 

[blossomz]

DODIE!! I guess you have a tall order now!! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Wow I'm gone for a couple of days and so much to read!!!

DODIE !!!!!!!

I wish you all the best ! Hoping it's nothing like Tropical Storm Faye was (which I survived while I was down there.....nothing like dodging tornado warnings for hours !). I am in constant contact with my dd who is at college down there. She said they are not anticipated the kind of wrath Faye dished out on them, but Thurs night and Friday is going to be a windy/rainy day.

I'll never underestimate the power of a tropical storm again.....but I think in this case, you'll be fine. Just keep thinking....."VWL....HERE I COME !"

Maria living in Iowa I sure understand how much fun tornado warnings are!!!

Can I just say that this group of people, connected only by a common love for an uncommon place (OUR LODGE), is an amazing, supportive, caring, and considerate community. I'm so glad to be a "regular" now.

We are glad you are a regular too!!! You rock!

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.

So so sorry. As you probably know we just had to make this decision a few weeks ago. Even though we know it was the right decision it is still so hard. I get through it thinking of him running around now with my other past dogs being totally healthy again.

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

Welcome!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

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.

You probably already know this, but just in case ...be sure to go straight to guest relations(or is it Concierge?, someone help me out here)which is the the far left of the area where you check-in, just beside the Mickey totem pole to ask to be Flag Family. Even if you dont have your room # yet, they will take your name down and call you the day before as a reminder. Stan will be there Wed-Sat. Good luck and Moose Dust on getting to finally be Flag Family. Tell Stan Jimmy, Tammy, Kristian and Casey say hi!

 

[Happydinks]

Dodie - Have a wonderful trip! Doesn't look like Ike will interrupt your vacation at all. All the being sprinkled must have worked!

 

[Muushka]

You probably already know this, but just in case ...be sure to go straight to guest relations(or is it Concierge?, someone help me out here)which is the the far left of the area where you check-in, just beside the Mickey totem pole to ask to be Flag Family. Even if you dont have your room # yet, they will take your name down and call you the day before as a reminder. Stan will be there Wed-Sat. Good luck and Moose Dust on getting to finally be Flag Family. Tell Stan Jimmy, Tammy, Kristian and Casey say hi!

Yup, it's Concierge.

Have a great time DODIE!!!

PS I thought this picture was so funny, very off topic, but funny

 

[tea pot]

Thanks so much .... He just looks like a great guy.

We plan to go over to the Lodge on Wed or Thurs to spend the afternoon.
We're staying at AKL for the first time.

Saving our new VWL points for Dec 09

Prayers and pixkie dust to all of our GROUPIES affected by the hurricanes. It looks like IKE will pass by Florida and the East Coast.
Hopefully it will die down before it hits Texas. Let's pray that this is the last for this season

 

[Granny]

You probably already know this, but just in case ...be sure to go straight to guest relations(or is it Concierge?, someone help me out here)which is the the far left of the area where you check-in, just beside the Mickey totem pole to ask to be Flag Family.

Yup, it's Concierge.

I really believe that desk is called Guest Relations. Concierge would be upstairs in the Concierge area.

But what do I know? I like the sofa sleeper in the family room of the VWL villas!

 

[Muushka]

I really believe that desk is called Guest Relations. Concierge would be upstairs in the Concierge area.

But what do I know? I like the sofa sleeper in the family room of the VWL villas!

Yeah! What do you know???

I can't wait till Jan to check out the name of that desk!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Yup, it's Concierge.

Have a great time DODIE!!!

PS I thought this picture was so funny, very off topic, but funny

Disturbing yet very funny!!!

Dodie have a great trip home!!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Enjoy your trip, Dodie and maybe we'll see you on Saturday!
Bobbi

 

[50 years Too!]

Disturbing yet very funny!!!

Dodie have a great trip home!!!

I second what DLI says regarding all the above!
Good luck on getting FF Dodie.
Teapot you have a good time too at AKV.
Anyone else leaving this week you have fun too.

Deb

 

[jimmytammy]

I really believe that desk is called Guest Relations. Concierge would be upstairs in the Concierge area.

But what do I know? I like the sofa sleeper in the family room of the VWL villas!

Dont feel bad Granny, our DD likes that sofa too. You arent alone.

 

[wildernessDad]

Yeah! What do you know???

I can't wait till Jan to check out the name of that desk!

Lobby Concierge.

 

[Granny]

Lobby Concierge.

Uh oh, looks like I don't know my WL trivia!!

By the way, WDad...I liked your suggestion of a statue or bust of Ranger Stan somewhere on the grounds of WL.

Or maybe they could incorporate a "Hidden Stan" somewhere into the decor.

 

[wildernessDad]

By the way, WDad...I liked your suggestion of a statue or bust of Ranger Stan somewhere on the grounds of WL.

Or maybe they could incorporate a "Hidden Stan" somewhere into the decor.

Or an Audio Animatronics Stan perhaps.

 

[krybandt]

I'm happy to announce that we are now proud owners of our 1st DVC contract -for VWL. We stayed at WL in 2005 and it was love at first sight. We're still waiting for our info and points to get into the DVC system, and we're hoping to take a January trip "home", but we'll have to see what's available. Anyway, looking forward to following this thread and it looks like as fans we're in great company!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

I'm happy to announce that we are now proud owners of our 1st DVC contract -for VWL. We stayed at WL in 2005 and it was love at first sight. We're still waiting for our info and points to get into the DVC system, and we're hoping to take a January trip "home", but we'll have to see what's available. Anyway, looking forward to following this thread and it looks like as fans we're in great company!

Congrats and welcome!!!!
You will love this thread and we are happy to have you here!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Or an Audio Animatronics Stan perhaps.

Love that idea!

 

[bobbiwoz]

I'm happy to announce that we are now proud owners of our 1st DVC contract -for VWL. We stayed at WL in 2005 and it was love at first sight. We're still waiting for our info and points to get into the DVC system, and we're hoping to take a January trip "home", but we'll have to see what's available. Anyway, looking forward to following this thread and it looks like as fans we're in great company!

Love at first sight, yup! That's what I felt too! Welcome Home!!!

Bobbi