Happy Birthday @MaryJ!Happy Birthday @twinmom108 !
A couple of enjoyable videos have been posted on the main WL Resort thread of the ongoing construction. Here's the link:
http://www.disboards.com/threads/bo...ss-lodge-dvc-expansion-thread.3410778/page-82
I also had a few random thoughts after viewing the video. Though they're a couple of weeks old, purportedly, the amount of progress on the cabins on the north wing of the Lodge seem to be behind those on the south wing. Further, I know a few excited comments have been made about the possibility of there being a top floor; however, based on what I saw (and granted, I'm not terribly well-versed on construction or architecture), I don't believe a top room will be included. On one of the panning shots, I didn't see anything that would resemble a stairwell or even the outline of one, and though there is a big window on the front of the new cabins, on the back where they face the water I see nothing that suggests a distinct loft-type room. I'm guessing it will be a vaulted ceiling much like the 5th floor of VWL. As for the size of the cabins, given that I think there will be a vaulted ceiling, I'm not sure there will be enough room for a 3BR GV. Ergo, I'm declaring them to be deluxe 2BRs.
I was also struck with how close the tables behind the Trout Pass bar are to the new, again reportedly, QS. If it does indeed wind up including a bar area, I don't see how Trout Pass survives in its current incarnation. Again, it's just a conjecture.
BobbiBobbi...we are so happy that you will be attending! I think most of our larger Groupie meets have been either in October or early December. We're going to need the panorama lens to get everyone in the picture!
Would love to meet you!
Flossie - your travel dates don't seem to be on the first page of the thread. When are you going to be at the Lodge? DDad and I will be there 10-17. I went to your TR and saw your picture so now know who to look for
Granny, the floor plan just doesn't seem to show a top level, does it? Hard to tell without having more of a contractor's eye, but it appears the broad opening on the right would be French doors opening to a small deck--could be either the master BR or the main living area. More puzzling, look at the left of the picture--that appears to be two door frames side by side. Anyone with knowledge have a guess as to why there would be such a setup? There doesn't appear to be a dividing wall behind them. I'm now very curious to see just how these cabins turn out.Sleepy...I finally got a chance to look at the videos. Here's a screen shot of a close-up on a cabin interior. I have to admit, I ain't seeing no second floor!
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Just looks like a big vaulted ceiling at this point.
Oh well.
Nice pics and that makes sense, especially if that were the master BR. However, I do find it odd that the windows go all the way to the floor vice a few inches off the floor as most floor-to-ceiling windows do. I do love speculation.
I know this is not VWL related, but like to share these things from time to time.
We saw Vince Gill last night in concert, bear in mind its been at least 30 yrs since seeing him live, but the dude still has it! He was under the weather a bit but his voice was just slightly deeper. He tells a lot of stories, very comical ones at that, talks a lot about his wife Amy Grant(you can tell he is very much in love which is cool a soon to be 60 yr old man can still share his emotions)and played a lot of really good music. He talked at length about his love of good old country music and especially how Merle Haggard affected him(another favorite of mine). When he sang "Go Rest High On That Mountain" I don't believe there was a dry high in the place.
I love all kinds of music, though I stop short at Rap, but to each his own I say. But pure country music, the kind that touches the soul, well, that ranks high on my list
