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

[BWV Dreamin]

Does anyone know what kind of activities will occur on Christmas Day at WL? We have dinner reservations at WCC for noon. I'm trying to decide if we want to head to a park in the afternoon or are there any special Christmas stuff going on, that we might want to hang out at the resort and participate in. DD29 called me last night and I didn't realize that she isn't exactly thrilled about us going to WDW for Christmas. This will be the first time we've been away for Christmas. She kept talking about all the Christmas traditions we'll miss out on plus she hates being away from her two cats over Christmas.

You know it's a shame when your grown children are more sentimental about things like Christmas traditions than the parents are . DW and myself are really looking forward to being at WDW at Christmas. DS is ambivalent. He called last night and wanted to know if I was taking my laptop (I am) and could he load some computer games on it to play while down there . So between him staying in the unit and playing computer games and reading and DD missing her cats, and me thinking about how much this trip is costing me (in money and points), I just don't know. Looking back on it now, I wish I had just made ressies for DW and myself for the first week of December like we did last year. I know one thing this may be our last family WDW trip until I see some grandchildren (and the way DD and DS are going, that's probably never going to happen ).

Ha! This sounds like my April trip with my 3 DS (26,24,19). I could barely get them out of the bed by noon...kept trying to tell them about the crowds, etc. One flew in from CA and brought work with him ?

 

[Muushka]

Ha! This sounds like my April trip with my 3 DS (26,24,19). I could barely get them out of the bed by noon...kept trying to tell them about the crowds, etc. One flew in from CA and brought work with him ?

Oh, that would be "I'll meet you for lunch!" for me!

My poor mother in law came with us one year. This is pre-DVC, when we commando'd. We met her at more places! Now, we relax a bit. But when we go, we do try to go in early and then rest later on. Some people just don't get it!

 

[eliza61]

You know it's a shame when your grown children are more sentimental about things like Christmas traditions than the parents are . DW and myself are really looking forward to being at WDW at Christmas. DS is ambivalent. He called last night and wanted to know if I was taking my laptop (I am) and could he load some computer games on it to play while down there . So between him staying in the unit and playing computer games and reading and DD missing her cats, and me thinking about how much this trip is costing me (in money and points), I just don't know. Looking back on it now, I wish I had just made ressies for DW and myself for the first week of December like we did last year. I know one thing this may be our last family WDW trip until I see some grandchildren (and the way DD and DS are going, that's probably never going to happen ).

Don't worry too much wolfpack, I think memories will be made.

Whenever they invent the "wayback" machine I'm going to travel back in time and strangle Irving Berlin and anyone else responsible for the entire "happy family time" christmas hallmark card fiasco.
Just play it by ear, you may have to pull "Dad" rank once or twice to get every one out of the room and away from the computer.
I shudder at the thought of "Sid the Squid" (14) ever siring children.

 

[craiggers]

Only 25 days til check-in! I had to share some excitement with a few fellow groupies....

 

[wildernessDad]

Only 25 days til check-in! I had to share some excitement with a few fellow groupies....

I share your excitement! 23 days to go here!

 

[DaveH]

DLI we will keep you in our prayers. I can not say how I feel about that stuff, this is a friendly board.

Good afternoon all. We will be at the Lodge in 11 days. We go to WDW in 5 days.

DW got me a new toy for Christmas a Canon SX10 is camera. It has so many bells and whistles that I will never use. It does has a 20X optical zoom which is great. I will post a few pics when I can. Been very busy getting ready for the trip. see ya all later.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

PS My poor feral cat Lucy has an injured let. She is not a pleasant cat when injured. I can't imagine how the vet would examine her. I am going to give it a couple of more days and hopefully she will get better on her own.

She just came through the pet door, hungry and cold and wanting some attention.
I think she might be on the mend!

Hope she is feeling better! Does she need some moose dust?

A very active Jack Russell (one year old)- thank goodness she was obedience trained before this all came about! Off limits during the recuperation (a section of the ulna was removed) is jumping up or down, slick floors, playdates with her littermate, running- basically her entire world! I take her back to the surgeon the day before Thanksgiving for another radiograph to see if the bone is "bridging"; ironically the same day DH has his nasal splints removed.
I'm am really needing our WDW vacation 3 1/2 weeks from now!

Wow, good luck keep a Jack Russell puppy from being active! That will be quite the job for you! Hope it goes well!

DLI - Unfortunately my oldest daughter has been going through a nasty divorce for over a year now. She finally got fed up with his & his mothers crap and started standing up to them. She used to avoid confrontation too! I hope your sister does not have to resort to it and he does the right thing.
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Well I have written him a nice and I do mean nice letter that I will be sending off today. Just trying to reason with him in the hopes that he does have at least one decent bone in his body. If he still refuses I think he will be getting alot of not so nice letters from a bunch of us!

Good news. DS is feeling better today. He was finally able to eat something. I was getting worried he was going to end up in the hospital from lack of food & water. The antibiotics seem to be doing the trick.

Glad he is feeling better!

DLI we will keep you in our prayers. I can not say how I feel about that stuff, this is a friendly board.

Good afternoon all. We will be at the Lodge in 11 days. We go to WDW in 5 days.

DW got me a new toy for Christmas a Canon SX10 is camera. It has so many bells and whistles that I will never use. It does has a 20X optical zoom which is great. I will post a few pics when I can. Been very busy getting ready for the trip. see ya all later.

Thanks Dave and congrats on the new camera! I can't remember off hand if that is the same one I have. I sure love it though! I got it right before our trip in May and loved using it down there.

 

[Muushka]

Horselover, I'm glad your son is feeling better. That is the one thing I like about Strep. It is so quickly treated with antibiotics.

Craiggers, WD and Dave, you are all so lucky!! It is so strange not going to WDW in December, I feel like I am in the Twilight Zone! Keep us in the loop with your vacation plans!

Dave, 20X optical!!! Wow, that is some lens!
I actually looked up the camera because I thought it was a misprint!

DLI, my feral, Lucy, seems a little better today. At least she put weight on her paw this morning. Poor kitty! She stayed out all day today and it is so cold.
I hope the family situation ends with a happy ending.

 

[loribell]

DLI - Good luck with your letter. One thing you might remind him of is what comes around goes around. Some day he will be worrying about how much longer his mom has and he needs to think about the time he would wnat his daughter to spend with her during that time. Lots and lots of pixie dust for your family.

By the way, what part of Iowa are you in? My MIL's entire family is in Onawa. We used to visit them every summer but have not been for many years. I really miss those visits.

 

[blossomz]

DLI...my thoughts are with you...sometimes family is worse than friends!

Muushka..give Lucy a hug for me!

I can't believe at Halloween I was feeling sad because I had no trip planned to go to the world and then poof! I was pixie dusted and now I'm counting down the days!

Dave..sounds like you'll be having some fun with that new camera!

 

[eliza61]

Only 25 days til check-in! I had to share some excitement with a few fellow groupies....

I share your excitement! 23 days to go here!

DLI we will keep you in our prayers. I can not say how I feel about that stuff, this is a friendly board.

Good afternoon all. We will be at the Lodge in 11 days. We go to WDW in 5 days.

DW got me a new toy for Christmas a Canon SX10 is camera. It has so many bells and whistles that I will never use. It does has a 20X optical zoom which is great. I will post a few pics when I can. Been very busy getting ready for the trip. see ya all later.

Ok Guys,
I officially have to live through you 3 until my next trip and that's not until
next year. Have a fabulous vacation.

Dave congrats on your new toy. We expect a lot more than a "few" photos with all the "doodads" on it.

 

[Happydinks]

Don't worry too much wolfpack, I think memories will be made.

Whenever they invent the "wayback" machine I'm going to travel back in time and strangle Irving Berlin and anyone else responsible for the entire "happy family time" christmas hallmark card fiasco.

OMG - couldn't agree with you more! Gotta tell you Eliza - you need to write a book - you have such a way with words. We look forward to reading your postings!

Good evening groupies -

Gosh away from the boards for five days and missed so much!

DLI - Sincerest hopes that your sister's ex will come around. From the sound of it - we could probably guess why he's an ex! Lots of and that it will all work out!

Muushka - Hope that Lucy is doing better, and, TarHeel Tink, hope your pup is behaving and healing well! Hate it when "the kids" aren't feeling well!

Bloosomz - Bad sister, bad sister! BUT - sounds likes you have worked the system and are going to have an awesome Christmas! We were Category 6 on our recent cruise - and it was a perfect spot for access to everything without using the elevators!

DaveH - We're jealous! I think our favorite WDW trip was last year for the holidays - right after Thanksgiving!

Horselover - Glad your son is feeling better!

We've been away due to my Mom going into the hospital last Thursday with very high blood pressure and chest pains. Looks like they are going to discharge her tomorrow - so it's back to her new "home" - which is assisted living - otherwise known as "the place you kids dumped me"

So - on topic (sort of) - we're in the process of planning our trip for next year - and want to ask those of you who are fans of BCV a few questions since we've never stayed there (it will only be for a part of the trip - the second part has to be at "home"). Are there any "views" there to request when making the reservation? Any particular favorite parts of the villas that you like? Do they have anything that resembles a Roaring Fork counter service place over there for breakfast? We only wandered through there last year and didn't pay too much attention to details--so we thought we'd ask those who are in the know! Thanks for any info anyone can pass along!

It's cold here---33 degrees-- and we had snow squalls for a bit today!

 

[jimmytammy]

10 days til we leave for All Star Sports, then "HOME" AHHHHHHHHH

 

[Good Ol Gal]

32 days till VWL for us!

We booked an extra night at BCV for Sat, but now DS has a wrestling tournament all day that day... what to do, what to do??!!

It's his first year wrestling (7th grade) and we don't want him to miss stuff, but it's my Disney Vacation!!! LOL

I have to decide TODAY about it b/c tomorrow will be the 30 day mark on the points!! EEK!

 

[horselover]

Morning groupies. I must admit I'm a bit envious of all of you that will be in the World during the Christmas season. I've wanted to go during that time of year for sooo long, but it will just have to wait one more year. I want to see lots of pics!

HD - glad your mom seems to be on the mend.

DS#1 went back to school today! I can finally leave the house. Woo hoo!

Have a good day all.

 

[Muushka]

32 days till VWL for us!

We booked an extra night at BCV for Sat, but now DS has a wrestling tournament all day that day... what to do, what to do??!!

It's his first year wrestling (7th grade) and we don't want him to miss stuff, but it's my Disney Vacation!!! LOL

I have to decide TODAY about it b/c tomorrow will be the 30 day mark on the points!! EEK!

Oh my. In RI they would call this a "dilemmer", I would just call it a dilemma!

If it was me, I would probably just stay some place el-cheapo for that Sat night.
But that's me! El-cheapo! We just realized that we don't have as many points as we thought and I am second guessing our Sat evening stay at BCV.

I hope you make the decision with ease!

Yay Horselover! Glad you are free! And I feel your pain not going this Dec. Next year for us too!

 

[WolfpackFan]

31 days until checkin for our VWL Christmas. We're looking around for a little Christmas tree to take with us. I'm thinking one that is maybe 2 ft. tall and already has lights.

Muushka - you haven't by any chance seen any like that in the Cary area have you?

 

[DaveH]

Good morning all. It is a bit nippy here this morning, it is 25!

 

[Muushka]

Good morning all. It is a bit nippy here this morning, it is 25!

Yah. It is very cold here too. So much for global warming.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

31 days until checkin for our VWL Christmas. We're looking around for a little Christmas tree to take with us. I'm thinking one that is maybe 2 ft. tall and already has lights.

Muushka - you haven't by any chance seen any like that in the Cary area have you?

I just bought one at Lowe's, it was 42 in. high and has lights. I paid $35.00 for it.