VWL Groupies & Lovers Thread (Special Collectors Edition 2.5) updated 2 February 2025

[sleepydog25]

@twokats I just had a look at the upcoming trips on the first page of the thread and saw that you are going to go on the Panama Canal cruise. We did that in 2014 and it was absolutely wonderful! I hope you have a fantastic time!!

I also noticed that on the first page it is being publicized that I am Flossy... Thanks @sleepydog25 for including me there!

I aim to please!

 

[Dizny Dad]

twokats - what great plans!

 

[Flossbolna]

We will be doing a tequila tasting in Cozumel. I don't drink, but my sweet daughter Kati does like tequila and rum. My mother introduced her to champagne on our 2nd Disney cruise, which was a New Year's Eve celebration. She did not care for that, but it opened the door to try other stuff. The first time we took her to Cozumel, we took all the kids to a tequila tasting and she liked the stuff. Then we took her the first of this year to Puerto Rico and you guessed it, she loves rum. Pina Coladas became her favorite drink on the cruise. Don’t get me wrong, she does not drink much, but since I don’t drink at all, her sister in law calls her our little souse. But anyway, she chose the excursion in Cozumel. In Cartagena we will be on a party bus that just goes around and sees the sights of the town. We like to learn something of the areas we visit. The same with Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas, tours that will take us around the countryside and highlights of each of the areas.

Sounds like great plans! We did a city tour in Cartagena and at first I was feeling a bit insecure because there were so many people trying to sell us stuff. But then I really loved the city and did not feel unsafe at all in the old city! The other ports we did more water based activities than real sightseeing because I am such a fish and love swimming in the sea.

 

[twokats]

Sounds like great plans! We did a city tour in Cartagena and at first I was feeling a bit insecure because there were so many people trying to sell us stuff. But then I really loved the city and did not feel unsafe at all in the old city! The other ports we did more water based activities than real sightseeing because I am such a fish and love swimming in the sea.

Cartagena was the worst that we have ever visited for the people being in your face trying to sell stuff to you. The tour guide even made a big deal of telling us to not make eye contact and try our best to ignore them because they were relentless. But we had a very good time and learned a lot. We don't do a lot of water based activities. I guess because we live in a lake rich area and are just 6-8 hours away from the Texas coast.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Wow, , , ,below the fold this morning! Even DiznyDi has not yet weighed in! As the DIS most loved thread, I felt obligated to bump us . . . .

 

[jimmytammy]

Chiming in here Dad and doing my part
We headed to the mountains after work yesterday and staying in a beautiful house near Blowing Rock, NC that was provided to us via a very lovely couple who own it. They sold their house last summer and needed too get into Twin Lakes(the retirement community we renovate)within 6 weeks(normally a 8 week project)so they wanted us to use their Mt. home anytime. So with our DSIL finally being home from deployment we are taking advantage of a long weekend in some of Gods most beautiful scenery.

 

[Granny]

Jimmy...sounds like an amazing location. Enjoy your time with your family!

We are at the 20 day mark in our countdown to our next trip. Staying at BWV which is always fun and so convenient for the F&G Festival. Our last trip was in September last year, and our last stay at BWV was in 2014, so looking forward to this trip quite a bit.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Jimmy . . . Yes, sounds wonderful, and looking at the national weather this morning, the name may fit really well! Keep your head down and family safe.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Granny . . . a few days behind you, but we'll catch up when the ladies tell us where, when, etc.

 

[Granny]

Granny . . . a few days behind you, but we'll catch up when the ladies tell us where, when, etc.

Don't worry DDad..we have you covered! Looking forward to it a lot.

 

[Granny]

Oops...duplicate post.

So I'll just take this opportunity to wish everyone a great weekend!

 

[horselover]

Happy April groupies!

JT - have fun this weekend!

 

[jimmytammy]

Weather was a bit challenging yesterday, but as I write this, blue skies are popping up, the sun is melting down the fog and I see a bright day ahead
We drove the Blue Ridge Parkway for a bit and turned back towards Valle Crucis and Boone area. Went to the old Mast Store in Valle Crucis(think Ike Godseys store on The Waltons)then went to Dan'l Boone Inn and Restaurant for family style meal, with fried chicken, salisbury steak and all the fixins. That was one good meal! Today, believe we are headed to downtown Blowing Rock for some shopping, etc.

Dad and Granny
You folks have got me feeling some WDW blues knowing you may cross paths soon, would love to be at that meetup

 

[twinklebug]

Happy April Groupies! I don't usually post military news items, but this one caught my eye as it's local to me and it could have great vacation travel applications:

http://www.army.mil/article/164802?utm_source=cpatwitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=af16

Problem is they took my dog with them and they're having trouble getting him to leave . Wait, I don't have a dog. Again, Happy April all!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Jimmy...sounds like an amazing location. Enjoy your time with your family!

We are at the 20 day mark in our countdown to our next trip. Staying at BWV which is always fun and so convenient for the F&G Festival. Our last trip was in September last year, and our last stay at BWV was in 2014, so looking forward to this trip quite a bit.

Just ahead of you Granny! 12 more days until I'll be sitting on a plane. Also staying at BWV so I'll prep them for your arrival.

 

[Dizny Dad]

twinklebug . . . yes, and Captain EO was reassembled in front of the EPCOT fountains today at noon from a far off location! It is all so cool!

Our countdown has started . . . we'll be beaming to WDW in just 26 days, re-materializing at SSR this time.

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy April Groupies! I don't usually post military news items, but this one caught my eye as it's local to me and it could have great vacation travel applications:

http://www.army.mil/article/164802?utm_source=cpatwitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=af16

Problem is they took my dog with them and they're having trouble getting him to leave . Wait, I don't have a dog. Again, Happy April all!

Hopefully someday soon twinklebug this will all be a reality, I could go eat at WS anytime I feel the urge

 

[horselover]

If I could have any super power it would be teleportation. Would make my life so much easier!

And in other travel news. Earlier today I was invited on & accepted a work trip to Australia & NZ next month! Oh boy I'm excited! 2 trips to NZ in one year! Life is good.

Happy weekend! (we need a wine smilie!)

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

If I could have any super power it would be teleportation. Would make my life so much easier!

And in other travel news. Earlier today I was invited on & accepted a work trip to Australia & NZ next month! Oh boy I'm excited! 2 trips to NZ in one year! Life is good.

Happy weekend! (we need a wine smilie!)

How exciting!!!!! Need a sherpa? (assuming you don't pack a steamer trunk or anything like that! ) That's a trip on my bucket list but at this time I'm already gone from our pups too much and don't want to make an extended trip like I would for that. Can't wait to see some pictures though!!!

 

[Granny]

If I could have any super power it would be teleportation. Would make my life so much easier!

And in other travel news. Earlier today I was invited on & accepted a work trip to Australia & NZ next month! Oh boy I'm excited! 2 trips to NZ in one year! Life is good.

Happy weekend! (we need a wine smilie!)

I thought that WAS a wine smilie.

Congratulations horselover. I know you'll have another awesome trip!