The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[Granny]

But can we Oklahoma groupies do the index & pinkie finger upside down?

Well, we're just getting silly now.

Of course! The VWL Groupie Code (more like guidelines, really ) specifically allows regional variations of the Moose Sign.

But just remember, we chose those four fingers for a reason. Not only do they look like moose antlers, but when spread also form the letter "W", and the middle two fingers form a "V". Despite the "V" and the "W" significance, it is generally frowned upon to add the thumb and index finger "L" on the forehead...that really does tend to make us look a bit weird.

 

[50 years Too!]

Eliza, my daughter is a senior in college this year. I was very disappointed when she chickened out of going to a college in NH, that she sent her deposit to and everything. I had visions of fun trips (for me) to Boston, NYC, etc. She chose a college just 60 miles away. Actually it is nice having her home for birthdays, Easter, etc. Guess she's not so thrilled to be close to home anymore, she is taking a teaching position in Japan for a year.

I'll be at VWL Dec 16-22, sans my daughter. Guess her brother will be able to take a friend. I'll have us all practice the secret handshake for our meet.

Deb

 

[MiaSRN62]

Eliza, my daughter is a senior in college this year. I was very disappointed when she chickened out of going to a college in NH, that she sent her deposit to and everything. I had visions of fun trips (for me) to Boston, NYC, etc. She chose a college just 60 miles away.

Deb ~
My daughter is so torn between a college which is just a tad under an hour away and FL Tech. In her heart, she knows FL Tech has the better program.....but she is so nervous about being 1000+ miles away from home. The only thing that gives us a little better feeling is my uncle lives only 25 min from the FL campus. So if she ever feels she needs to be close to family, my aunt and uncle (who are retired) are very close.

That is very cool though that your dd is going to teach in Japan. Sounds like a whole new adventure. Does she know the language ? My friend's daughter visited Japan (Tokyo) about a year ago and fell in love with the city. I wish your dd all the best----and you too Deb because it'll be tough to have her so far away.

 

[jimmytammy]

We will be there Dec.1-11 if all goes well on booking. I plan on no more missing those Dec trips.

Granny, thanks for providing us with that secret handshake. I will be practicing with my family

 

[Muushka]

Speaking of December at VWL, we did something different this year. We walked around the campground before the HDDR show at FW. Those people are crazy fun for Christmas decorations! If you find yourself tired of park crowds, check it out!

Also, in my TR, the picture of the strange little girl

was one of the window displays at the Mercantile. Does anyone else think that she is a little weird/grumpy looking or is it just me??

 

[wildernessDad]

I propose that we designate the Territory Lounge a meeting place for VWL groupies, say one night per week or perhaps two nights per week?

Perhaps starting at 8 PM or so? What do you think?

 

[MiaSRN62]

We walked around the campground before the HDDR show at FW. Those people are crazy fun for Christmas decorations! If you find yourself tired of park crowds, check it out!

Muushka.....I was in wdw Dec 5-11. I wished I had known about Ft Wilderness because I would have gone over there. I didn't find out about it, until I got home and saw an episode with Samantha Brown about holidays in WDW. They REALLY do go all out some of them. For some of them, I heard, it's a yearly tradition and they've been camping out at Ft Wilderness since the 70's !

Where exactly was the strange girl located ? I don't remember seeing her last year ?

 

[50 years Too!]

Deb ~
My daughter is so torn between a college which is just a tad under an hour away and FL Tech. In her heart, she knows FL Tech has the better program.....but she is so nervous about being 1000+ miles away from home. The only thing that gives us a little better feeling is my uncle lives only 25 min from the FL campus. So if she ever feels she needs to be close to family, my aunt and uncle (who are retired) are very close.

That is very cool though that your dd is going to teach in Japan. Sounds like a whole new adventure. Does she know the language ? My friend's daughter visited Japan (Tokyo) about a year ago and fell in love with the city. I wish your dd all the best----and you too Deb because it'll be tough to have her so far away.

Thanks, Maria. I am sad about her being gone for a year. Guess I'll have to save some points for Toyko DL!
She loves the Japanese people and culture. She stayed with a host family (in Japan) for three weeks after HS. She also has taken 5 years of Japenese and tutors Japanese exchange students at her college. I guess this was inevitable.
Excited for her, but hard for me.
Guess I'll just have to plan several trips to WDW next year to help me get over it!

It will be fun for you to go to Parent's Weekend, etc. Nice for you and your daughter that relatives will be close. Good luck with the senior year/college transition.

Deb
Deb

 

[50 years Too!]

Speaking of December at VWL, we did something different this year. We walked around the campground before the HDDR show at FW. Those people are crazy fun for Christmas decorations! If you find yourself tired of park crowds, check it out!

Also, in my TR, the picture of the strange little girl

was one of the window displays at the Mercantile. Does anyone else think that she is a little weird/grumpy looking or is it just me??

Barb,

I agree, scary, if you ask me.

I bet that was really fun walking around the campgrounds to see their displays. I mentioned to my husband that we should do that next year.
My kids reminded me that I better not get any ideas about camping there when they are with me. How times change, they used to love to camp when they were little.

Deb

 

[loribell]

Well, we're just getting silly now.

Of course! The VWL Groupie Code (more like guidelines, really ) specifically allows regional variations of the Moose Sign.

But just remember, we chose those four fingers for a reason. Not only do they look like moose antlers, but when spread also form the letter "W", and the middle two fingers form a "V". Despite the "V" and the "W" significance, it is generally frowned upon to add the thumb and index finger "L" on the forehead...that really does tend to make us look a bit weird.

This is what I meant:

Sorry, couldn't resist. Of course after what we pulled last night I really shouldn't be posting anything. At least they won their bowl game.

 

[Muushka]

I propose that we designate the Territory Lounge a meeting place for VWL groupies, say one night per week or perhaps two nights per week?

Perhaps starting at 8 PM or so? What do you think?

We won't be there, but it sounds like it could be a good plan. Am I going to regret not going in Dec??? If you guys keep talking about it, we may have to change!!

Muushka.....I was in wdw Dec 5-11. I wished I had known about Ft Wilderness because I would have gone over there. I didn't find out about it, until I got home and saw an episode with Samantha Brown about holidays in WDW. They REALLY do go all out some of them. For some of them, I heard, it's a yearly tradition and they've been camping out at Ft Wilderness since the 70's !

Where exactly was the strange girl located ? I don't remember seeing her last year ?

Maybe the Mercantile had not woke her up yet to put her on display when you were there. That's probably why she looks so grumpy!

Samantha Brown! We love her!! Yes, her WDW at Christmas was the reason we walked around there. One summer I was involved in the 'camping scene'. A sub-culture of it's own! And I was reminiscing with my husband how much fun it was and how about getting a camper when he retires and staying there all winter!!!
The conversation suddenly became silent, and that was the end of that!

Say, didn't we miss you in October also???

 

[Granny]

Hi Groupies!


I....um.......er......wanted to let you all know that.....


......I just got off the phone with MS, and....


.....and......during the call....I CANCELLED our July VWL reservations!







and changed the reservation to BCV






WHAT HAVE I DONE????

 

[DISNEY FIX]

Does you need to be revived??????? Just moon the BWV from the top of the ship wreck and that should be enough pennance.

 

[loribell]

Does you need to be revived??????? Just moon the BWV from the top of the ship wreck and that should be enough pennance.

 

[Muushka]

and changed the reservation to BCV

Just in case everyone could not read what you wrote.

PS Remember Granny, we loved BCV! In fact we may stay there this September!

 

[wildernessDad]

What's a BCV?

 

[Granny]

PS Remember Granny, we loved BCV! In fact we may stay there this September!

I guess that's good news....even Benedict Arnold had some friends, I suppose.

So here's the real story...we've never stayed at BCV and I have a rule that I don't bash a resort on these boards if I've never stayed there. Well, I can only beat up OKW just so much so now I'll have another resort I can trash with knowing experience.

What's a BCV?

Some DVC resort...BCV stands for Betcha Can't Vait to get back to VWL!

 

[DISNEY FIX]

Guilty too! As we own there as well, and we love it.

 

[Muushka]

Some DVC resort...BCV stands for Betcha Can't Vait to get back to VWL!

Great pun! I am very curious how you will like it compared to BWV. You will tell us, won't you?

PS I so agree with that 'no bashing till you stay there' policy!

 

[mickeymorse]

and changed the reservation to BCV

WHAT HAVE I DONE????

OH THE HORROR OF IT ALL!!!