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

[Laxmom]

Congratulations on your persuasiveness! Looks like we'll be at VWL at the same time...can you say mini-meet? I've added your vacation to the list.

I'm in! He isn't too happy that I traded our 2 bedroom for a studio but I keep telling him that we got 2 trips for that one II deposit - VWL and Aruba on an ac. I know that makes me feel better. Then I keep saying, "but it's Wilderness Lodge!" I think I would trade a 3 bedroom for that !!!

Wow, you guys in NE are really having a rough winter so far! We could see an inch of rain today. We used to live Upstate and I remember the winters. I kind a miss it! We get an inch and everything cancels here! One Christmas we got 6 inches of snow and didn't get mail delivery for 4 days. You all stay safe and be careful digging out!

We have a chance at a white Christmas - chance of snow Wednesday night and Thursday morning. I sure hope so. I love a White Christmas. We don't have them often -maybe 1 in 5.

Traditions? Hmmm. We usually watch our favorite Christmas movie - Christmas Vacation or Muppet Family Christmas- and then open one gift. As the kids have gotten older, we have kind of forgotten the gift part since their aren't as many gifts under the tree; just bigger ones.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Glad you like the Phillies hoodie! Did you notice it even has a 2008 World Series patch on the sleeve? Does a long-suffering Phillies fan's heart good to see, doesn't it?

I bought one for DS who lives in New Orleans now. It arrived there and he loves it! Yes, long suffering!

Bobbi

 

[Dodie]

Weird weather, to be sure. Here in Indianapolis we got freeziing rain all night (YUCK! Give me snow anytime.) that changed to rain right before dawn. So now we have a slush, icy mess.

We are supposed to have a couple of storms come through before Christmas though, so there's still a chance of a white Christmas.

DH and I don't have kids, so we don't have "kid-centric" Christmas customs. However, every Christmas Eve we go out to dinner someplace nice for a good steak and then come home to settle in and watch our favorite Christmas movie - A Muppet Christmas Carol! (If somehow you've missed this, it's the best retelling of the tale ever in my opinion. The script even actually follows the actual text from the original novel in many places and Micheal Caine is an amazing Scrooge!) We have some bubbly while we watch and then open our gifts when it's over. Depending on the time, we sometimes then pop in A Christmas Story then, because it can't be Christmas without Ralphie.

On Christmas, we usually have my parents over or go there. It's a very small family. Just them and us. Then we head down to Lexington to see his folks on the day after Christmas or the next weekend - whichever makes sense work-wise for him. (He doesn't have nearly as much time off at Christmas as I do.)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

 

[cheer4bison]

Hey there Groupies!

Since the topic du jour appears to be snow and ice, I thought you'd enjoy some recent photos of magical ice, Disney style.

I took these in the Magic Kingdom last Saturday night. I can honestly say the photos don't do the castle justice. Simply spectacular! Worth the trip to Orlando in and of itself. (As if any of us needs an excuse to go to Orlando... )

Even up close, the "ice" looks pretty darn convincing!

I'm telling you folks, if you haven't been there during the holidays, you just have to go!

Stay warm today! I'm enjoying a snow day. Today was supposed to be our last day of school before Christmas, but we got an early Christmas present when the Headmaster called to say no school due to inclement weather. Snow days truly are God's gift to teachers (particularly in the independent schools where we don't even need to make them up later in the year. )

 

[Muushka]

Good morning all you Groupies

Horselover, I hope you continue to get better. It takes time, but what a bad time to be unable to move.

DODIE! We are huge Muppets Christmas Carol lovers too! We have it on VHS and need to get it on DVD. I wish we lived closer, as your Christmas sounds very similar to ours. No kiddos either, lover of good beef and great Christmas movies!! We are supposed to have an open house on Christmas Eve, but I am thinking about not doing it (have not officially invited people yet). I really want to go to The Fearrington Inn (a gorgeous bed and breakfast nearby) for Christmas Eve and let them cook me a wonderful breakfast in their beautiful dining rooms. We'll see....have to talk Mr Muush into that one! But I don't think it will be too hard because he is quite the hotel snob since he started hanging with me. And to think, he used to be happy with Motel 6 .

Cheer4, OOOOOOOHHHHHHH, AAAAAAAHHHHHHH. Love the pictures.

tea pot, another sad rescue kitty story. You were very kind to rescue that poor kitty.


So, does anyone realize what needs to be done in a short amount of time (like 28 pages or so)??

Any volunteers?

 

[eliza61]

DODIE![/COLOR][/B] We are huge Muppets Christmas Carol lovers too! We have it on VHS and need to get it on DVD. I wish we lived closer, as your Christmas sounds very similar to ours. No kiddos either, lover of good beef and great Christmas movies!! We are supposed to have an open house on Christmas Eve, but I am thinking about not doing it (have not officially invited people yet). I really want to go to The Fearrington Inn (a gorgeous bed and breakfast nearby) for Christmas Eve and let them cook me a wonderful breakfast in their beautiful dining rooms. We'll see....have to talk Mr Muush into that one! But I don't think it will be too hard because he is quite the hotel snob since he started hanging with me. And to think, he used to be happy with Motel 6 .


So, does anyone realize what needs to be done in a short amount of time (like 28 pages or so)??

Any volunteers? [/COLOR][/B]

Hey Muush,
I swear we are kindred spirits. We watch Muppets Christmas Carol and Muppets treasure Island (don't ask me how this one got in the mix because it has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas but that's where we got Rizzo the Rat's nickname from) every Christmas. Usually on the Saturday before Christmas (tomorrow) because that's when we get the Christmas tree and it's on while we decorate.

Cheer, OH MY GOD! the tree (oops I mean castle) looks fabulous.

I'll bite, you can pass the torch on to me. Now all I have to do is remember. Got to keep the groupies together and going strong.

 

[Muushka]

You go girl! Any time you want to start her up, but I need to ask Granny....Granny, are you listening?.....if he wants to continue keeping track of all the dates or wants to pass that torch on. It worked out great that he posted right away on the new thread so it is easy to find. Bottom line, lets coordinate it with the date-keeper. Granny, do you want me to do it for the next round? I don't know if I will be as great at it as you, but if you are tired of it, I can do it.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Cheer 4 Bison - Great pictures and I too love your sons hoodie!

Eliza - We got ice and a little snow last night. Just enough to get the kids out of school today. Of course my DD loved that. Especially since she had her 3 hardest finals today and now they don't have to make them up. They will just grade them on their work up to that point.

Blossomz - Love the kitty pictures! Wow only a few more days till you head for "home". If I don't get on the computer again before then I hope you have a great trip!

DD and I will be leaving for Pa. in the morning. We will be flying into Philly. Sure hope the weather will be okay. I heard the New York airports cancelled flights today.

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

 

[blossomz]

Hi everyone..

That is so great that fellow groupies meet up!

It's been rainy and raw here..I was a little nervous about Monday's forecast, but it has improved! I have to work Monday...and then...off to the world!! Cannot wait!

 

[MiaSRN62]

WOW JILL ! Awesome, beautiful pics of the castle !!!!


What did we have today......ice, ice everywhere...........so depressing........thanks for cheering me up with your castle photos

 

[Granny]

You go girl! Any time you want to start her up, but I need to ask Granny....Granny, are you listening?.....if he wants to continue keeping track of all the dates or wants to pass that torch on. It worked out great that he posted right away on the new thread so it is easy to find. Bottom line, lets coordinate it with the date-keeper. Granny, do you want me to do it for the next round? I don't know if I will be as great at it as you, but if you are tired of it, I can do it.

Hi guys.

It's not a problem keeping up with the Groupies vacation list, but I probably should pass that torch too. Things are very challenging at work these days and I can see that I'll probably have less opportunity to check in on the Groupies in the future. So I'll gladly pass my Keeper of The List duties to you, Muush!

 

[Muushka]

Hi guys.

It's not a problem keeping up with the Groupies vacation list, but I probably should pass that torch too. Things are very challenging at work these days and I can see that I'll probably have less opportunity to check in on the Groupies in the future. So I'll gladly pass my Keeper of The List duties to you, Muush!

I just hope I can fill your shoes! You did such a great job. Of course, I will continue the VWL tradition.

So, Eliza, PM me when you start up the new thread.

 

[jimmytammy]

Already time for another chapter?

 

[blossomz]

Wow..how great is that...chapter 3!! That must be some kind of record right?!

Let's here it for Muush!! Thanks for keeping us going!!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Can anyone tell what other special activities are held at VWL similar to the flag raising family? Is there bike rental? Can one rent water mice at the resort?

Thanks Muush for keeping the tradition going? I am still learning all about this wonderful resort!

 

[Muushka]

Can anyone tell what other special activities are held at VWL similar to the flag raising family? Is there bike rental? Can one rent water mice at the resort?

Thanks Muush for keeping the tradition going? I am still learning all about this wonderful resort!

Yes to bikes and boats. They have different choices of watercraft at the Lodge. I love that lake.

Thanks for the kuddos, but this is a group effort. Or should I say, a Groupie effort! I love the way everyone is welcoming to others. I don't know about anyone else, but I hate stepping into (sorry, can't describe it any other way) a thread that feels like a clique. I think we all work hard at making it a thread that is not exclusive. Kuddos to the Groupies!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

What nice things to say Muushka! I think your caring for others is evident by your following, and others seem to take your philosphy as well!

 

[ransom]

Is there bike rental? Can one rent water mice at the resort?

There is bike rental, including bicycle surrey rental.

They also rent Sea Raycers (water mice). We tried that out last month, and had a wonderful time!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Yes to bikes and boats. They have different choices of watercraft at the Lodge. I love that lake.

Thanks for the kuddos, but this is a group effort. Or should I say, a Groupie effort! I love the way everyone is welcoming to others. I don't know about anyone else, but I hate stepping into (sorry, can't describe it any other way) a thread that feels like a clique. I think we all work hard at making it a thread that is not exclusive. Kuddos to the Groupies!

Yes it is a kind group of groupies.

Hope all of you with weather stay safe. We are swinging back and forth between 20s and 70s. Tuesday had ice that kept us from finishing school on time and then in a few days it was back in the 70s. Today we have a high of 70 and a low tonight of 29. The cold does feel more like Christmas, but I like the 70s.

horselover - hope you heal up and feel better in time for your trip

Enjoyed all the furry family photos. We have a golden retriever. One of my DS would love to have a cat or any other pets but DH is a one pet person. He loved the picture of the dog with the kitten.

cheer4bison - beautiful shots of the castle all decked out in "ice". That was one of my favorite things on our trip December 07.

Everyone have a safe and happy week!

 

[Muushka]

Awww, BWV Dreamin,

Dory, Goldens!! I love Goldens!! Pictures!! We want pictures!!