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

[blossomz]

Yep..it is gorgious in PA too...Hmmm...maybe I should take a trip to Target!!

 

[Happydinks]

Well I'm off to Target to pick up more stuff for my trip. Even though I really don't need anything, I always have a compulsive need to go see if I'm forgetting anything. I also keep checking the extended Orlando weather forecast. Anyone else do this before WDW?
Deb

136 hours before we board our plane - but who's counting!
The luggage is down, packing list in hand (thanks Muushka!) - and so we begin the "get ready" process. THEN we'll see what's missing and make the famous last dash for missing items before Saturday.
Long range forecast - beautiful weather with lots of in it (and not a tropical storm to be had in the Atlantic! ) We're right there with you Deb! Have a great trip!

 

[Muushka]

HD!! Your cruise is almost here!!! Wow. Tips, a couple come to mind.
At Cove Cafe (the adult coffee place that is a great place to chill, figuratively and literally) has some great coffee. I am not a coffee snob, pretty much if it is free and tastes somewhat like coffee, I'll drink it. But this last cruise, oh no, here I go complaining again.....the coffee tasted like brown liquid warm stuff. So I would get my treat of a great cup of coffee from Cove. About 3 cups into the addiction, the barrister hands me a Cove coffee card. For 5 cups purchased, you get a free one. Ask for one of these reward card thingies when (or if) you get your first cup. And the treats in the case....free and tasty.

Next tip...want something cold, creamy and delicious and free?????? First, bring along a refillable mug (the WL ones work best ). Then at breakfast ask for some OJ and pour some (? 5 oz) in your WL mug. Then go to Goofy's place and get some vanilla ice cream. Then go to the soda station and top the mess off with diet Sprite (can use reg but I feel less guilty using the diet!), stir and sip with a straw. Man that was good.

If you are not a picky wine drinker like me (can you believe that????), buy the box or cube, and remove it from the cardboard and pack it in the bladder in your suitcase. Travels great and is handy dandy in the cabin.

If it is hot at CC (it was pretty hot for our first stop) get back on the ship and enjoy the solitude and the adult pool and jacuzzis.

If the evening meals are difficult to attend (due to ports or hunger) they have great casual dining at Topsider's. It is not a buffet, but a nice sit down meal with lots of great (well, as great as cruise food can be ) food.

If John Charles is on the ship, catch every show. The guy is great.

You know those little LED tea light candles? They are great for the cabin. It is pitch dark in there, and they add just a tad bit of light, and romantic! We also bring a night light for the bathroom.

Well, that is all I can think of. Oh, and HAVE A GREAT CRUISE!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[blossomz]

Happy Dinks and Deb...I'm so jealous!! Have a fantastic time..we'll be waiting to hear all about it!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hey Granny we made a change to our ressies. We will be staying at BWV the whole trip now.

Muushka I love that picture!!! I thought of you the one day when I saw one on there with a cat sitting in someones luggage!

 

[cheer4bison]

Howdy Groupies!

Hope you all had a great weekend. There is so much excitement lately on our happy little thread...lots of folks packing for trips, posting trip reports, welcoming new groupies! Love it!

I just heard a podcast that may be of interest to some of you. The DIS Unplugged podcast for September 3rd includes a review of our beloved lodge and it concludes with a very special discussion of our hero, Ranger Stan. You can download this to your iPod, or just listen to it on your computer. Was nice to hear someone new to the lodge describe it.

Here's a question for those of you who have been refurbishing parts of your primary residence to look like our collective home down south. Has anyone found a place that sells cool lodge-like beds or floor lamps? I seem to remember that Muushka and Maria had mentioned stores that had these kinds of rustic goodies awhile back. Any advice?

Thanks,
Jill

 

[eliza61]

Thanks for the tip Jill,
I'll make sure to listen.

Happy Monday All,
Here's a little giggle to start the work week.

The old guy got free Philly playoff tickets to his companies sky box last week, complete with an open bar. I'm the one on the floor. My apologise to my NH buddies.

 

[Happydinks]

The old guy got free Philly playoff tickets to his companies sky box last week, complete with an open bar. I'm the one on the floor. My apologise to my NH buddies.

LOVE the pic - starting Monday with a smile! Thanks Eliza! (Gotta love those private boxes - free food, drinks and private bathrooms - the best! )

Muushka - thanks SO much for the tips - I've printed them off and put them with our cruise docs to refer back to.

Just checked the long range forecast - and threw in an extra pair of jeans - looks like our MNSSHP could be a little chilly - with lows in the 50's (although it looks like it's going to be in the low 40's upper 30's in VA). I can hardly wait!

Have a good week! Safe trip Deb!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Maria, bet it was so good to have your daughter home. Mine's been in Japan for three months now, two more before she's home for Christmas. Off topic, but she and her boyfriend of 5 years broke up on Skype a few weeks ago. Poor thing!

Aside from the fact that she has a bit of a virus/bug, it's been wonderful, thanks Deb !!! Even the weather here in PA is nicer than it was late Sept/early Oct when we got hit with chilly temps and rain. It's been mid 70's and sunny this weekend. So sorry about the breakup for you dd ....hoping she is able to get through this very difficult time. Here's hoping Christmas comes soon for you both !

Has anyone found a place that sells cool lodge-like beds or floor lamps? I seem to remember that Muushka and Maria had mentioned stores that had these kinds of rustic goodies awhile back. Any advice?

Thanks,
Jill

Hi Jill....
Yes...I was one who mentioned some that I had come across. There is a store here in PA that used to be called Rooms Today. They have renamed themselves but the furniture is still mostly the same. Here is what I have seen in the store :


http://www.asfurniture.com/webapp/w...4294966704 0 4294967157&categoryId=4294967210



http://www.asfurniture.com/webapp/w...4294966704 0 4294967157&categoryId=4294967210


http://www.asfurniture.com/webapp/w...ll&Ntx=mode+matchall&Ntt=camp+granada&x=9&y=6


Not cheap...but really cool Lodge-type furniture and accessories :
http://www.thecabinshop.com/


Another good site...but a little pricey as well : http://www.thewoollysheep.com/


And another : http://www.widerview.com/moose6.html

Have fun shopping !!!!

 

[horselover]

Thanks for the tip Jill,
I'll make sure to listen.

Happy Monday All,
Here's a little giggle to start the work week.

The old guy got free Philly playoff tickets to his companies sky box last week, complete with an open bar. I'm the one on the floor. My apologise to my NH buddies.

I think the one on the floor just heard that Tom Brady is out for the season & Matt Cassel is taking over!

 

[MiaSRN62]

I just heard a podcast that may be of interest to some of you. The DIS Unplugged podcast for September 3rd includes a review of our beloved lodge and it concludes with a very special discussion of our hero, Ranger Stan.

Thanks for the head's up Jill


And eliza.........waaayy too funny pic !!!!

 

[Granny]

Granny, this one is for you

My goodness, Muushka....now you're advocating the use of "attack kitties"??

I had a response photo but didn't want the ASPCA or PETA group raiding our little thread here.

Eliza...thanks for the smile, as always!

And best wishes for a great upcoming trip to Deb, Di, Mike, MG, and Dinks!

 

[mickeymorse]

I think the one on the floor just heard that Tom Brady is out for the season & Matt Cassel is taking over!

Either that or was watching his Lions almost win a game yet find another way to lose.

 

[mickeymorse]

Good morning Groupies. Just wanted to let you know that there are still a couple of slices of pie left over. If I eat one more, I will explode for sure. What an absolutely gorgeous weekend we had here. Must of been some moose dust helping out.

Great pics Eliza and Muushka. The couch isn't that easy to get rid of Muushka.

I have a junior groupie in the making here. My 6 yr old has a moose house coat and hat. I will have to get a picture if he doesn't mind modelling it for me.

For those of us not counting....... 101:15:13 to go

 

[Muushka]

The couch isn't that easy to get rid of Muushka

Darn. I was going to bring Loretta with me next time .
I hope your son lets his picture be taken. I want to see that outfit!

My goodness, Muushka....now you're advocating the use of "attack kitties"??

You betcha Granny. I was wondering when you would see my great idea to rid the world of ugly couches!

I seem to remember that Muushka and Maria had mentioned stores that had these kinds of rustic goodies awhile back. Any advice?

Jill, I got my lamp at Penny's, quite the bargain I might add. And thank you for the Ranger Stan alert!

HD, you are doing the MNSSHP?? Oh my, such fun memories. My sister was talking with me about the fun we had that night, fighting over the candy, 3 adults (well 2, I was the photographer holding our for Almond Joys!). That was her (and my cousin's) first time. Like kids again. I can't wait to hear about your trip!!!! Calm seas...blue skies.....great food......relaxation....fun!

Eliza, have a great time at the game! Take pictures!! Better yet, videos!!!

 

[mickeymorse]

I managed the get the Ham to pose so here goes...

 

[loribell]

Very cute kid!

 

[Muushka]

Awwww, he is so cute! Good job MM .

 

[mickeymorse]

Very cute kid!

Thanks Lori and Muushka. Don't let the cute fool you though. He can be a stinker

 

[cheer4bison]

Very cute junior groupie, MM! Thanks for sharing.

Maria, you rock! Thanks for sharing all the cool websites. I bet I'll find just what I'm looking for...