The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[wildernessDad]

I know that this is not VWL or DVC related, but this story came to mind and I wanted to mention it here.

A group of nuns were visiting the 'new' Disney Studios, the Burbank Studios, and they went up to talk with Walt in his new office. They then went down to the story department to visit with them. One nun asked a story man, "Where do you get the ideas for all of your stories?" The story man was particularly proud of his work, but decided to give credit to a higher authority. He pointed upward and replied, "I owe it all to the man upstairs." And one nun said, "Yes, that Mr. Disney does know everything!"

 

[Muushka]

Well wishes to everyone and their families. I had to move my mother into assisted living last year.

Looking forward to seeing pictures today lodgeloafer. I need a dose of our future home.

Rob

I'm sorry about having to move your mother. Such a difficult decision.

I know that this is not VWL or DVC related, but this story came to mind and I wanted to mention it here.

A group of nuns were visiting the 'new' Disney Studios, the Burbank Studios, and they went up to talk with Walt in his new office. They then went down to the story department to visit with them. One nun asked a story man, "Where do you get the ideas for all of your stories?" The story man was particularly proud of his work, but decided to give credit to a higher authority. He pointed upward and replied, "I owe it all to the man upstairs." And one nun said, "Yes, that Mr. Disney does know everything!"

Baaaad nun!!

MAGICinMYHEART, I loved that smorgasboard of tasty WL decorations! Yum! Thank you for posting those .

 

[blossomz]

MAGICinMYHEART, thanks for the photos. I just had to change our dates to visit. We're hoping nothing gets in the way with the new dates...

 

[loribell]

Wishing I was at the Lodge. This is what I have been dealing with this week:

DD standing by an icicle that had fallen from the power lines, it was sunk a foot into the ground!

A row of icicles

A close up

We regained power yesterday evening about 5:30, lost it around 4:00 am monday morning.

Yep, definetly wishing I was at the Lodge

 

[ammo]

A row of icicles

Ice can be awful, but that has to be one of the wildest pictures I have ever seen. Reminds me of Ralphie blaming his broken glasses on an icicle falling off the garage!

 

[eliza61]

Lori,
Be careful out there. I don't want to image a mooser trying to deal with crutches (ouch!). We've been watching the news reports of the ice storms in the midwest, definitely sending some moose & pixie dust out to you.

Eliza

 

[mickeymorse]

OMG Loribell. I've seen some nasty ice storms before but thats just crazy. Glad to see your power is back on.
We are supposed to see a good wintry mix in the next 24 hrs. Don't think it will be that bad though.

Rob

 

[lodgeloafer]

Sounds like your trip is going very well!!

While pictures of the various decorations at WL/VWL are always wonderful, my request is for you to find Ranger Stan and take a picture with him. He is a great icon of the Lodge and apparently is close to retirement. I've only talked to him a few times, but I will certainly miss him when he is no longer there.

I hope he is training some young (50ish?) whippersnapper to follow in his very large footsteps!

Granny

I missed Ranger Stan other day I will take picture today and post later.

 

[lodgeloafer]

I will try to post pictures of the Lodge decorations.

And here are some new residents to the lodge pool area

 

[mickeymorse]

Wonderful pictures LL. I'm looking so forward to seeing more. Keep them coming.

Rob

 

[blossomz]

I do love our "extra" residents! Here is who we saw when we were there last!

 

[50 years Too!]

The "Springs" at Hidden Springs pool are wonderful! I think they were made stronger by the refurbishing that was recently done. The Hot tub was perfect temperature.

What a great visit we just had...passed the Christmas tree #3 along. However, the most amazing thing (to me) that we did was that we CANCELLED the BWV GV 40th Anniversary stay (day by day calling at 11 months) for June and booked the whole gang here at VWL...We just love VWL too much not to celebrate our very special time there, and so after enjoying the pool and grounds one morning, I gave the suggestion to DH and he said to go for it!

There were only 3 studios at VWL available for one of our nights, and we needed 2 of them, so the decision to change had to be made ASAP...so I did the change then and there.

Bobbi

Good change of plans Bobbi.
We own some BCV points, and although I love the location, I'm just not crazy about the resort's lack of "land" nor the room decor. We're really considering selling and purchasing even more VWL!

Deb

 

[50 years Too!]

loribell, oh my goodness, how scary those icicles look!
Just unbelievable. Be careful.

Deb

 

[lodgeloafer]

While speaking with Stan he would like to retire but nervous at the same time. He wants to keep his mind active and not wanting to go down hill. Also the people are what keeps him going.

 

[50 years Too!]

Has anyone heard if Muushka and wildernessDad have made it?
I hope they are able to post while they are there.

 

[50 years Too!]

What great pictures with Ranger Stan, lodgeloafer.
Maybe he could work just 2 days a week or something.
I'd love to see him next year. Haven't met him yet.

Deb

 

[mickeymorse]

Thanks for posting the pics. I hope I get to meet Stan. Like you said Deb, maybe he could just do it part time to keep himself active.

Rob

 

[Granny]

lodgeloafer...awesome photos. You'll never regret making the time to get those pictures of the original WL icon himself! Thanks for sharing them!

 

[blossomz]

OMG...I just LOVE Ranger Stan..he really is part of the magic of the Lodge! He is always the first one we look for when we get to the Lodge!

 

[wildernessDad]

Has anyone heard if Muushka and wildernessDad have made it?
I hope they are able to post while they are there.

We leave tomorrow. Will have my iPhone, not the comp. Will keep in touch using the iPhone.