The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[blossomz]

I can't think of anything more that has already been said...Thanks!

 

[diznyfanatic]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF MY FELLOW GROUPIES & A HUGE MOOSE WELOME TO ALL THE NEW GROUPIES THAT HAVE JOINED US!

It's always so nice to come home to this thread. It's just like the feeling I get when I sit by the fire in the Iron Spike room or collapse in one of the rockers on the villas porch after a long day at the park, gaze at the stars, and listen to the sounds of nature.

I hope everyone has had a magical holiday surrounded by loved ones.

Thank you all so much for sharing your wonderful pictures. Our beloved Lodge is so breathtaking and majestic, and we are so thankful to be able to call it our home away from home.

It has been quite a long time since I have posted but I felt the need for coming "home" or at least as close to home as I can. This Thanksgiving Day is different from any others I have had. I am currently deployed to Iraq and, for the first time, away from family during this holiday. The holidays are a trying and depressing time for the majority of us here and I have seen it on people's faces all week long. It is even more trying for many of use due to the lengthened deployment of 15 months so we know we will be doing the same thing next year. But, this is a day to be thankful and I am trying to focus on that. So, here are some of the things I am thankful for:

1.The freedom to go to religious services of my choice
2.My beautiful and healthy daughters, Emily and Alexis
3.My incredible husband of 16 years, Rich, who is truly the best daddy in the world
4.My mother, step dad, brothers, sisters, in-laws, and all the other family members and friends all over the country and world.
5.The health of all my family members and especially for my mother-in-law who is a ALL/AML survivor x 3 years. Every day is a blessing.
6.Internet and the ability to stay in contact with my family through webcam
7.Being stationed at a relatively safe post
8.Comfortable living quarters
9.Running water
10.A bathroom "in" my living quarters
11.Great eating facility and gym on my post
12.My bicycle so I don't have to depend on the bus system on the post
13. Knowing I only have to spend one more Thanksgiving in Iraq
14. Freedom to vote
15. My fellow soldiers, most of whom are living in much more austere conditions and in more danger on a daily basis than I - Thank You for your service and sacrifices!

And, of course, having the ability to afford and go to Disney World yearly and to the disboards for just being another way of feeling like I am at "home."

Thank you!

DIZZNY - A very special & heartfelt thank you for everything you and the rest of your brave fellow troops do for our country. As always, we will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers and wish you all a safe and speedy return home. Here is a Groupie hug wrapped in very thankful arms from all of us.

 

[Muushka]

The keeper of the thread!! I was going to summons you, but you came!!! We missed you. And hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving also!

I just got home, 3 PM. Left the house at 3:50 AM. BF annual shop-a-thon. This year we topped all the years!
Out for breakfast, lunch and desert!!!

 

[diznyfanatic]

The keeper of the thread!! I was going to summons you, but you came!!! We missed you. And hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving also!

I just got home, 3 PM. Left the house at 3:50 AM. BF annual shop-a-thon. This year we topped all the years!
Out for breakfast, lunch and desert!!!

Thank you Muushka for the kind words. I've missed you all too.

I hope you found tons of good deals during your 13 hour shopping marathon. You deserve something special for getting up and braving those Black Friday crowds so early so I googled (really wish I was there to actually take the pictures, but this works for a quick fix!) a few pictures of our beloved lodge for you!

 

[wildernessDad]

Love the photos! Less than 23 days to go until VWL!

 

[DISNEY FIX]

Thanks for the pics......I'm having the shakes...........we leave on Sunday AM.

 

[blossomz]

Thanks..I needed those photos today! I was feeling a little blue. Our Lodge always seems to chase them away!

 

[Muushka]

Thank you Muushka for the kind words. I've missed you all too.

I hope you found tons of good deals during your 13 hour shopping marathon. You deserve something special for getting up and braving those Black Friday crowds so early so I googled (really wish I was there to actually take the pictures, but this works for a quick fix!) a few pictures of our beloved lodge for you!

Awww, thank you. I feel refreshed again!

Love the photos! Less than 23 days to go until VWL!

Woohoo!!

Thanks for the pics......I'm having the shakes...........we leave on Sunday AM.

Sounds like you need a Disney Fix!! Have a great time.

Thanks..I needed those photos today! I was feeling a little blue. Our Lodge always seems to chase them away!

Yes, it does have that effect, doesn't it!

 

[disfountainofyouth]

Making our first visit to the WLV 2/5-2/10. We've always enjoyed visiting
the lodge and great meals at Artist Point so thought it was time to give it
a try.

 

[Muushka]

Making our first visit to the WLV 2/5-2/10. We've always enjoyed visiting
the lodge and great meals at Artist Point so thought it was time to give it
a try.

I hope you have a great time at our beloved Lodge.

 

[DisneyOrBust2006]

It has been quite a long time since I have posted but I felt the need for coming "home" or at least as close to home as I can. This Thanksgiving Day is different from any others I have had. I am currently deployed to Iraq and, for the first time, away from family during this holiday. The holidays are a trying and depressing time for the majority of us here and I have seen it on people's faces all week long. It is even more trying for many of use due to the lengthened deployment of 15 months so we know we will be doing the same thing next year. But, this is a day to be thankful and I am trying to focus on that. So, here are some of the things I am thankful for:

1.The freedom to go to religious services of my choice
2.My beautiful and healthy daughters, Emily and Alexis
3.My incredible husband of 16 years, Rich, who is truly the best daddy in the world
4.My mother, step dad, brothers, sisters, in-laws, and all the other family members and friends all over the country and world.
5.The health of all my family members and especially for my mother-in-law who is a ALL/AML survivor x 3 years. Every day is a blessing.
6.Internet and the ability to stay in contact with my family through webcam
7.Being stationed at a relatively safe post
8.Comfortable living quarters
9.Running water
10.A bathroom "in" my living quarters
11.Great eating facility and gym on my post
12.My bicycle so I don't have to depend on the bus system on the post
13. Knowing I only have to spend one more Thanksgiving in Iraq
14. Freedom to vote
15. My fellow soldiers, most of whom are living in much more austere conditions and in more danger on a daily basis than I - Thank You for your service and sacrifices!

And, of course, having the ability to afford and go to Disney World yearly and to the disboards for just being another way of feeling like I am at "home."

Thank you!

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice, DIZZNY.

... and thank you for reminding us all about some of the things that are really important. Here's looking forward to a heartfelt (and well deserved) "welcome home" soon.

God bless.

 

[50 years Too!]

Hi Groupies,

Hope you all had a wonderful long weekend.
Time to go back to work.

DIZZNY--just read your post. Thank you for your service, great attitude, and helping me put things in perspective.

disnyfanatic--thanks for sharing your pictures. I can hardly wait until I'm home again.

Deb

 

[Muushka]

OK Groupies. Question. I bought a string of LCD lights for the balcony at VWL for Christmas. Is there a plug out there or do I need to bring an extension cord? We leave for the cruise in 20 days!!! Not that we are counting or anything..

 

[eliza61]

OK Groupies. Question. I bought a string of LCD lights for the balcony at VWL for Christmas. Is there a plug out there or do I need to bring an extension cord? We leave for the cruise in 20 days!!! Not that we are counting or anything..

Hey girlfriend,
I was just thinking to myself today "Muushka's got to be under 30 days now" I'm living through you for the rest of the year.

We were in the 2 bedroom in August and didn't see an outlet on the balcony. I looked because the battery on the laptop was getting low and I wanted to post.

 

[Tarheel Tink]

OK Groupies. Question. I bought a string of LCD lights for the balcony at VWL for Christmas. Is there a plug out there or do I need to bring an extension cord? We leave for the cruise in 20 days!!! Not that we are counting or anything..

We had a 2 bedroom last December (oh you are going to love it!) and our crab pot Christmas tree on the balcony was hooked up to an extension cord through the sliding balcony door.

 

[Muushka]

Thanks Groupies, an extension cord to pack it is.

Hey Eliza, did I read you are going on and Adventure next year?? Do tell!!

 

[eliza61]

Yep,
for some reason known only to God, we've signed up for the Wyoming adventure. I think the wilderness thing has gone to our heads. Which should be a hoot considering my entire clan are "city folk". I mean I'm the gal who was devastated 2 years ago when I found out chickens did not lay eggs by the dozen (who knew?) and I think the ability to swear at cab drivers in their native language makes me bilingual.

 

[kimberh]

Yep,
for some reason known only to God, we've signed up for the Wyoming adventure. I think the wilderness thing has gone to our heads. Which should be a hoot considering my entire clan are "city folk". I mean I'm the gal who was devastated 2 years ago when I found out chickens did not lay eggs by the dozen (who knew?) and I think the ability to swear at cab drivers in their native language makes me bilingual.

Help me out here, What is the Wyoming Adventure? I have two VWL contracts, I have never heard of this. We are always up for new things!

 

[Muushka]

Yep,
for some reason known only to God, we've signed up for the Wyoming adventure. I think the wilderness thing has gone to our heads. Which should be a hoot considering my entire clan are "city folk". I mean I'm the gal who was devastated 2 years ago when I found out chickens did not lay eggs by the dozen (who knew?) and I think the ability to swear at cab drivers in their native language makes me bilingual.

You always get a smile out of me!

Sounds like a lot of fun. Wilderness theme has you roped!
Where can I look up this Wyoming Adventure? Got me curious now!

 

[eliza61]

Help me out here, What is the Wyoming Adventure? I have two VWL contracts, I have never heard of this. We are always up for new things!

Hey Guys,
The Wyoming Adventure is part of the "Adventures by disney" tours. You can see the entire kit and kaboodle on www.adventuresbydisney.com. It's a 7 night/8day trip through a couple of national parks. You start in Jackson hole go to yellowstone and the grand teton. It's gotten some very good reviews. The big draw is that you are guided by some pretty knowledgeable locals.
You can use your points (I know, I know- not the same value) and I haven't researched the price if you did the tour yourself but knowing Disney I can imagine it's probably a bit pricey. They do have a forum here on the dis about it.

This will be our first attempt at it.

Eliza