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

[Granny]

Hey, Granny! Please add my vacation to VWL, a 1-br villa, with the following dates.

Arrive: October 21, 2009
Depart: October 26, 2009

Granny - I'm not sure I ever asked you to add my Jan. trip to the list. It's Jan. 17-21. Thanks!

Add me to your list Granny! Will be at VWL in a studio from Sun, May 31- leaving Wed, June 3, 2009. Can't wait groupiessssss!!!!

WDad & BWV Dreamin...you are on the list!

Horselover....where are you staying in January?


Sorry I haven't been around much lately. The work world is topsy turvy these days.

 

[jimmytammy]

It snowed here too Muushka. Its crazy cold for this time of year here in the Carolinas.

Got a question...Tammy and I have been walking at our local track here the past few weeks, and though we get enough walking in at WDW, we still want to do some brisk walking in the morning before heading to the parks while at WL. I have been on a path that leads towards FW, but part of it was soft soil or sand. Can anyone direct me towards where the hard surface path is around that area? I am guessing the bike path is the most obvious. How far does that go? We like to get in around 3-4 miles per walk.

 

[DiznyDi]

Hi Groupies
I've been away from the boards for the past several days and have missed all of you!

Lots of snow and bitter cold in Ohio. Makes one yearn for the warmth and serenity of the Lodge.

Slightly OT, but with a Wilderness feel... our dog, whom we love dearly was outdoors doing her business when my husband asked me repeatedly, 'do you smell that?' And yes, you guessed it, she and a skunk became acquainted. We are still trying to get the smell out of the house!

horselover I was a hard sell to get the owners locker, but did sign on when they offered 2 visits a year. Prior to having my owners locker I would send a box down UPS with a return label packed inside to get my stuff back home. This is a great service! They'll deliver it one resort and pick it up at another. You'll get email confirmation upon delivery and again when your locker is safely back in storage. For us, the cost vs. UPS breaks even plus, I really like having all my stuff in that big purple box waiting on me when I arrive.

Wishing you all a restful and warm week-end!

 

[Muushka]

brisk walking in the morning before heading to the parks while at WL

Strange concept....

JT, we have walked from VWL to FW. We took a paved path that was about a mile long. It is the marked one.
Is this what you are talking about?

 

[horselover]

Horselover....where are you staying in January?

I will be at our beloved Lodge!

 

[Muushka]

Hi Groupies
I've been away from the boards for the past several days and have missed all of you!

Lots of snow and bitter cold in Ohio. Makes one yearn for the warmth and serenity of the Lodge.

Slightly OT, but with a Wilderness feel... our dog, whom we love dearly was outdoors doing her business when my husband asked me repeatedly, 'do you smell that?' And yes, you guessed it, she and a skunk became acquainted. We are still trying to get the smell out of the house!

horselover I was a hard sell to get the owners locker, but did sign on when they offered 2 visits a year. Prior to having my owners locker I would send a box down UPS with a return label packed inside to get my stuff back home. This is a great service! They'll deliver it one resort and pick it up at another. You'll get email confirmation upon delivery and again when your locker is safely back in storage. For us, the cost vs. UPS breaks even plus, I really like having all my stuff in that big purple box waiting on me when I arrive.

Wishing you all a restful and warm week-end!

Poor pup! Poor house!! I can't even imagine what that would be like!!

Once, while on vacation (see TF notes ) I was trying to feed a feral cat that was on a wall. There I sat, at 12 midnight, quietly feeding this poor hungry kitty. My husband happened to come out and look down on us. He just pointed to my left. Sure enough, a skunk was about 10" from me!! EEEEKKKKKERS!!!
Luckily, I yelped and got up and the little guy didn't spray me. I guess he was just interested in the meal! I was much luckier than your poor dog! They used to say give them a bath in tomato juice to kill the smell. Not sure if that is a wives tale or not, but good luck.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Strange concept....

JT, we have walked from VWL to FW. We took a paved path that was about a mile long. It is the marked one.
Is this what you are talking about?

OT, but I love your Snoopy sig!! If you ever come across a one with Charlie Brown and his Christmas tree, pm me!!

 

[Muushka]

OT, but I love your Snoopy sig!! If you ever come across a one with Charlie Brown and his Christmas tree, pm me!!

You know, that is my all time favorite Christmas show. I have the ornaments (Lucy, CB, Linus). I will keep my eye out. I stole Linus from another Disser the other day.

I know! Lets ask Maria to get us one!!!

MARIA.......You have a mission!!!

 

[DVC Mike]

Woo Hoo! We'll be at VWL in just 2 weeks!

And we're staying a fabulous 10 nights!


Then, for a change, we move over to the Poly for 2 nights in a MK view room. In case it's not obvious from my use of "smilies", I'm stoked!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Strange concept....

JT, we have walked from VWL to FW. We took a paved path that was about a mile long. It is the marked one.
Is this what you are talking about?

That is probably it. Thanks Muushka!

 

[loribell]

Mike I'm sure you know it but that MK view from the Poly is amazing! I could have sat up all night watching the castle change colors. Have a great trip.

 

[blossomz]

Morning all! We woke up to a pretty blanket of snow...but COLD!!! Yesterday, we had a snow squall at rush hour that pretty much closed everything down! There were white out conditions!


Just wanted to let everyone know...I just got a catalog from Jackson Perkins and they are shipping live decorated trees! They are really cute! They are dwarf size! Thought someone might be interested if they wanted a tree over Christmas at the Lodge!

jacksonandperkins.com

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Just wanted to say happy Saturday everybody! My DD has been using the computer so much lately for homework that I haven't been on too much except for a few minutes during lunchtime at work. Thanks to everyone for the good wishes. We are so excited now for our trip. Sure hoping for a dry Dec. in Pa! Won't be too far from you Blossomz. We will be in Reading.
I was just looking at some of my pictures from our last trip to WDW and sure can't wait to go back! I was drooling looking at my food pictures from B&C. Congrats to everyone who has announced trips. Have a good weekend everyone!

 

[blossomz]

Wow...DLI...want to take a side trip!

 

[50 years Too!]

For all you lucky Groupies that are headed to our favorite place for Christmas, this one is for you

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/tickets/packageListing?id=SpecialOfferListingPage
then click on "Celebrate the Holidays all 4 parks" towards the bottom on the right.

For the rest of you (myself included, but too late for me) DO NOT LOOK AT THIS!

Thanks for sharing Muushka,

I can hardly wait for our first December trip.
I wish you were going too. But, you'll have so much fun in January!

Deb

 

[50 years Too!]

We have Bugaboo Creek here. I've never been a huge fan. The theming is fun, but the food is just ok.

Ok, groupies I'm seriously considering getting an owners locker. If for no other reason than to save me from having to lug the twin aerobed, sheets, & blanket I plan to purchase for next year's trips. Anyone else have one? I'm thinking I'll stock it while I'm down there in Jan. with all the necessities (shampoo, flat iron, laundry detergent, brita water pitcher, etc.) Is there a Walmart near the lodge? If yes, can anyone share directions? We will not be doing commando touring this trip so I'll have time to make a shopping trip over there.

Granny - I'm not sure I ever asked you to add my Jan. trip to the list. It's Jan. 17-21. Thanks!

It's cold here today too. Only in the upper 20's. Brrrrr!

I have one--I love it. I'm even thinking of adding another. It is getting hard to close, I put more in it everytime I"m down there. And the guys who own it are so nice.

Deb

 

[horselover]

Morning all! We woke up to a pretty blanket of snow...but COLD!!! Yesterday, we had a snow squall at rush hour that pretty much closed everything down! There were white out conditions!

Snow!! It's too early to think about snow although it's been cold enough here for it. Went to the barn this morning & froze my little tushie off! My poor horse was actually shivering. Had to double up on the blankets. I'm in denial about it almost being winter. I've never planned a winter vacation before because I've been afraid it will snow on the days I'm due to travel. Here's hoping my worst fears do not come true!

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend.

 

[blossomz]

Deb..
Do you find it is worth it if you only go down once or twice per year?

 

[Granny]

Got a question...Tammy and I have been walking at our local track here the past few weeks, and though we get enough walking in at WDW, we still want to do some brisk walking in the morning before heading to the parks while at WL. I have been on a path that leads towards FW, but part of it was soft soil or sand. Can anyone direct me towards where the hard surface path is around that area? I am guessing the bike path is the most obvious. How far does that go? We like to get in around 3-4 miles per walk.

Jimmy...we've done that walk many times as our morning walk. I'd say it is probably about 1 1/2 - 2 miles to FW, so about a 3-4 mile round trip.

The bicycle path is paved the entire way...here's a map of it (red line)

It's a nice walk, and we've seen deer a couple of times along the path as well as other wildlife. I wish it had a view of Bay Lake but as it is, it is a very nice path through the woods and quite serene.

 

[tea pot]

Happy Dance 2 days till we leave for our Family Thanksgiving at our Happy Place

DLI Wonderful news about your niece I hope you and your family have a Blessed Chrismas

Cheer4bison Love Love your guest room.. If your looking for more Moose theme, look for any Maine themed stores Like LLBean and the Kittery Trading Post

Horselover Hope your son is feeling better and what a great treat for both you and your niece to come along on your trip.

Maria We have a few Bugaboo Creek Steak Houses up here. It's a fun Place it reminds me of the Country Bears they have a few talking Deer/Elk on the wall and they usually have a singing Christmas tree. the blooming onion is pretty good.

Muushka Thanks for the Holiday Link (I had no trouble)
love your Dancing Snoopy

Well Groupies I have so much to do over the next two days I may not get a chance to be on the boards. So I would like to wish all of you a Blessed Thanskgiving now and as I count my blessing this year you all are surely on the top of the list.


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