The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[Granny]

Mia...sorry to hear you've been feeling poorly. That's always hard, especially at this time of the year! Best wishes for a quick recovery!

Sorry for the darkness of the photos...I just realized that I hadn't corrected them before posting. Oh well, I think you guys get the idea!

Leslie...I didn't even hear about Fogelberg passing. 56 years old is way too young. But what a great legacy of songs that will live on. I found this clip from youtube of his "Leader of the Band" song that he dedicated to his father.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy3GHCy49Dw

If you listen to the end, you can hear Dan Fogerlberg in a voice over talk about how meaningful this song was. It is quite poignant.

 

[50 years Too!]

We must confess with all that's going on for Christmas prep - we haven't been to the boards much since we got back from the World. Even though it's only been 10 days since we've been back - seems like eons ago that we were there! Thanks for posting the pics Granny and lodgeloafer - we're having "issues" getting our pics to download from our camera so can't even relive our trip!

Somewhat off our normal topic:
How many groupies will confess to being saddened about the passing of Dan Fogelberg? Growing up during his heydey - I know for me his songs spoke volumes during different times in life. His "Auld Lang Syne" which is a staple on the raidio this time of year - is more poignant with his passing.
Leslie

I, too, am really sad about Dan Fogelberg. Auld Lang Syne always makes me feel sentimental and puts me right back into my college days psyche.
I know a lot of us groupies are in that 40-60 age frame, so most of us probably relate to artists from the 70's. We know several men battling this disease who are in their 50's, including my best friends husband. Male groupies, make sure to have your physical!

 

[eliza61]

I, too, am really sad about Dan Fogelberg. Auld Lang Syne always makes me feel sentimental and puts me right back into my college days psyche.
I know a lot of us groupies are in that 40-60 age frame, so most of us probably relate to artists from the 70's. We know several men battling this disease who are in their 50's, including my best friends husband. Male groupies, make sure to have your physical!

Joyeux Noel & Merry Christmas groupies,

I heard about Dan Fogelberg also. It did make me sad but in a way I think it got me thinking about a lot of happy memories of the people and places that are really important in my life and isn't that the real meaning behind this season .
Life here in NJ is the usual "twilight zone" episode. Sid the squid made the national honor society but he also set the pool on fire (He had a school project on Pearl harbor and decided to re-create the attack in the pool, complete with model boats and lighter fluid) so we figure they cancel each other out. Rizzo the Rat turns 17 on the 25th, I don't know about the Virgin Mary but here in NJ, anesthesiologist do not work on Christmas. Dh & I celebrated our anniversary on the 15th. We have a pact, whoever wants to leave has to take the kids, 22 years and counting.. So all in all we're planning a moose run in March.

Thanks for the holiday pictures every one.

Eliza

 

[loribell]

Well, I'm in cold, snowy St. Louis so here's a couple photos from last year's Christmas trip to help warm us up:

Where was this pic taken? And can you believe I never made it over to the GF while there last Christmas??? Oh well, now I have a reason to go back for Christmas. Great pics as usual Granny!

Hi everyone ! Happy Holidays !

I've been away for a bit. Was in the World Dec 5-11 and came home with a very bad cold. The castle was so pretty all lit up. Had the best weather but it was like everyone I came in contact with was coughing. I actually got sick while I was still down there and the plane ride home was bad. My ears were popping so bad that I had tears in my eyes. Then the whole family got it and we're just now trying to rebound and get ready for the holidays. Our tree is still not up because we've all felt so ill. Plans are to get it up today.

Am I right.....is Muushka in wdw/cruise now ? If so....I hope they are all having a wonderful time !

Magicinmyheart, Lodgeloafer, Granny and other.......love all the photos !
Loribell......where do u live ? Those photos of the ice storm look bad. We got a icy blast here in PA over the weekend ourselves.....just hate the winter.

Pat....just wanted to send you a . I know how difficult it must have been to have to move your mother---especially during the holiday season. Glad she remembers the Disney times.

Holiday Moose wishes to all !

Sorry you haven't bben feeling well. Hope you can get everything done. I am just now getting to do my Christmas shopping. Hopefully will be done tomorrow.

And we are in Oklahoma. The storm caused lots of damage but it was 6 something today! Lots of destroyed trees everywhere, as of yesterday there were still about 77,000 without power. So glad that wasn't us, we would now be at 10 days if we were still out.

Joyeux Noel & Merry Christmas groupies,

I heard about Dan Fogelberg also. It did make me sad but in a way I think it got me thinking about a lot of happy memories of the people and places that are really important in my life and isn't that the real meaning behind this season .
Life here in NJ is the usual "twilight zone" episode. Sid the squid made the national honor society but he also set the pool on fire (He had a school project on Pearl harbor and decided to re-create the attack in the pool, complete with model boats and lighter fluid) so we figure they cancel each other out. Rizzo the Rat turns 17 on the 25th, I don't know about the Virgin Mary but here in NJ, anesthesiologist do not work on Christmas. Dh & I celebrated our anniversary on the 15th. We have a pact, whoever wants to leave has to take the kids, 22 years and counting.. So all in all we're planning a moose run in March.

Thanks for the holiday pictures every one.

Eliza

 

[ammo]

How many groupies will confess to being saddened about the passing of Dan Fogelberg?

He seemed a couple years out of time to me, just missing the heyday of singer/songwriters, but "Leader of the Band" was a favorite. It was nice to hear an artist say something positive about his father. It is sobering to see a man die so young of prostate cancer -- I would prefer not to have to think about this until I am a very, very old man.

 

[Granny]

Where was this pic taken? And can you believe I never made it over to the GF while there last Christmas??? Oh well, now I have a reason to go back for Christmas. Great pics as usual Granny!

The picture you alluded to was taken in the BWV lobby last year. My understanding is that they have an entirely different display this year and I'm looking forward to the pictures.

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Hi Everyone! We checked into the beloved home today. 5517. Dedicated 1 bdroom overlooking the lake and pool to a lesser degree.

We ran into Ranger Stan first thing, Told him hi from everyone on the boards.

Hoping to run into Muushka when she gets here from the cruise.....



Lori & Rick

 

[loribell]

The picture you alluded to was taken in the BWV lobby last year. My understanding is that they have an entirely different display this year and I'm looking forward to the pictures.

We also never made it over to the Boardwalk so that would explain it. I would like to see the new pics too.

Hi Everyone! We checked into the beloved home today. 5517. Dedicated 1 bdroom overlooking the lake and pool to a lesser degree.

We ran into Ranger Stan first thing, Told him hi from everyone on the boards.

Hoping to run into Muushka when she gets here from the cruise.....



Lori & Rick

Have a great trip!

 

[50 years Too!]

Hi Everyone! We checked into the beloved home today. 5517. Dedicated 1 bdroom overlooking the lake and pool to a lesser degree.

We ran into Ranger Stan first thing, Told him hi from everyone on the boards.

Hoping to run into Muushka when she gets here from the cruise.....



Lori & Rick

Lucky you, BeadPirate. Have a wonderful time.

Deb

 

[jimmytammy]

Hi Everyone! We checked into the beloved home today. 5517. Dedicated 1 bdroom overlooking the lake and pool to a lesser degree.

We ran into Ranger Stan first thing, Told him hi from everyone on the boards.

Hoping to run into Muushka when she gets here from the cruise.....



Lori & Rick

Thanks for saying Hi to Ranger Stan on our behalf

 

[blossomz]

Hi everyone..
Thanks for the great pics! Hope you're feeling better Mia. And...yes, I'm 50 too and was in college "with" Dan Fogelberg. That is just so sad.

This is the first year in 3 years that we didn't go down for the holidays.

Please keep those pics and trip reports coming!

Happy holidays to everyone!

 

[bobbiwoz]

A Dan Fogelberg fan here. I was lucky enough to see/hear him in concert.

Bobbi

 

[wildernessDad]

Well, we are back after 5 great nights at our, present company included, beloved lodge.

We were in room 3512 overlooking the busses, but the closeness to the elevators was very nice. The lodge looks amazing and it was hard to leave. The vacation was way too short, but it was definitely sweet! Saw Ranger Stan as we were leaving for the DME bus. He was being bombarded by other cast members, so I didn't stop and interrupt. Went to Artist Point the first evening and loved it. Crowds weren't too bad considering. We used fast passes when needed and rode most of what we wanted to do. My son dragged me onto Space Mountain a couple of times and he rode Primeval Whirl a ton of times. DW and I rode it once as well. Once is enough. I hope that my daughters can come next year. We are definitely doing VWL at Xmas time in 2008. Well, the time before Xmas. I figure we'll check in on the 11th and check out on the 19th. It will be time well-spent at this great place. I feel fortunate to have a piece of it, however small a 300-point piece is. I just wish that my family and friends would come to realize what DW and I know - Wilderness lodge is the best.

Sorry to hear about Dan Fogelberg passing. DW and I saw him in Hawaii many moons ago with Tim Weisberg, the flute player he teamed up with to do 'Twin Sons From Different Mothers.' Great song writer, singer, guitar player and piano player. A talent like that is not seen these days with the current state of music affairs. Sorry, that makes me sound old, but I still think it's true. Music is mostly the same these days. People like Dan Fogelberg gave music diversity and quality. He will be missed for sure, but his music will certainly live on.

 

[DVC Mike]

Well, we are back after 5 great nights at our, present company included, beloved lodge.

Glad to hear you had a great time at VWL. We hope to be there in Dec 2008 as well... Can't wait!

 

[loribell]

Glad to hear you had a great time at VWL. We hope to be there in Dec 2008 as well... Can't wait!

We are hoping to be there for Christmas next year ourselves. Hoping to take the entire family. If not next year then we will defintely do it in 09!

 

[blossomz]

Glad you had a wonderful time WildernessDad! I know when we go...a trip is never long enough and it goes by soooo fast after all of those days counting down!!

 

[DISNEY FIX]

For those who go every year, do they switch up the decorations every once in a while? Or what changes have you seen over the last few years?

What is the easiest way to post vacation pics? Do I need a service???
Thanks for all the help,
Chris

 

[blossomz]

I use photobucket for posting photos. We've been down for the holidays the last couple of years and there were some changes, but the basics were the same. Still, I look forward to seeing the creations each time!! And this year there is the castle lighting show and now the Osbourne lights dance. So there are changes from year to year!

 

[mickeymorse]

Glad to hear you had a wonderful time WD. Even though it was too short. I have rarely ever thought they were long enough.

Just put in an offer on a great contract. Seller won't see it til Mon. Hope all goes well. Maybe I will be hearing Welcome Home sooner than I had thought.

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and send a little Moose Dust to help.

Rob

 

[blossomz]

Glad to hear you had a wonderful time WD. Even though it was too short. I have rarely ever thought they were long enough.

Just put in an offer on a great contract. Seller won't see it til Mon. Hope all goes well. Maybe I will be hearing Welcome Home sooner than I had thought.

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and send a little Moose Dust to help.

Rob

Sending some moosedust your way!!