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

[jimmytammy]

That is where I got it from. LOVED that movie. - and the music.

Funny story about that movie. My mom wanted to see it really bad, and it was getting a lot of airplay leading up to the big opening day. So like a bunch of crazies, we went with her, my Dad, a co-worker and his DW opening night. We got there early(we thought)got into the theater, and wow, only seats left, front row We spent the whole night in what seemed like a very long movie with our necks craning upwards watching. Though we enjoyed the movie, we all went away complaining about our necks and backs hurting. So every time the movie comes on TV thats the 1st thing that pops in mind for me! I like the movie but can't get past the front row experience Love the music though, for obvious reasons

 

[sleepydog25]

Sleepy, the way you described the class about the VHS tape, thats exactly how I perceive you as a teacher. I was bored for the most part throughout school. But I had that occasional teacher who sparked my interest, and you could tell they were passionate about what they were teaching.

I think my strong interest in history, esp. American history was piqued early in life by Uncle Walt and his far fetched shows about Davy Crockett, The Swamp Fox, Johnny Tremain, etc. And though I learned the truth about most of these stories over time, I still feel like that sparked my imagination, and began a lifelong passion for history. Granny understands

So a big shout out to guys and gals like Sleepy who spark the imagination of our kids these days. And thanks to Uncle Walt too

I've always loved history, as well, JT, especially WWII. It's fascinating to see the decisions people make, their motivations, and the subsequent fallout. As a species, we have a special proclivity for war, sadly. Now, science? Saying that word alone makes me drowsy.

 

[horselover]

Humphrey is reporting the pool is now open.

 

[sleepydog25]

Humphrey is reporting the pool is now open.

Saw that! Now, if only they'd announce RF being back open. . .oh, and bring back the geese!

 

[horselover]

Saw that! Now, if only they'd announce RF being back open. . .oh, and bring back the geese!

Now you're just getting greedy! BRING BACK THE GEESE!!! Please & thank you.

 

[ErinC]

Happy Belated Anniversary to Di and Dad! Congratulations on 42 years! DH and I are working on 24 right now. I've got big plans for our 25th at Aulani with a possible vow renewal, but I haven't shared those plans with DH yet!

Sleepy I teach middle school history/ civics/geography, you can come be my substitute anytime. In general, I'm just happy to get someone that keeps my kids from hurting each other while I'm away....
Good subs are hard to find. I try to incorporate as much technology as I can in my presentations, because kids these days are so technology oriented, you lose their interest in a matter of moments without a "wow" factor.

Since I brought this up a few weeks ago, I was searching my TV listings this morning for some Disney shows. There's is a "Beyond the Parks" episode about the cruise options coming up next week, and there's one called "Animal Kingdom Alive in the Park" that is coming up next week as well. It's dated 2017, so I'm hopeful it might have some of the new Pandora stuff in it. Just wanted to share in case other folks need to set their DVRs as well.

 

[DenLo]

FYI, Humphrey has retracted that the Boulder Cove Pool is open today.

CORRECTION (from previous report). The Boulder Ridge Cove Pool is still closed. This was a photo shoot (or two people jumping the fence). Multiple reports that the pool will be opening tomorrow!

 

[sleepydog25]

Happy Belated Anniversary to Di and Dad! Congratulations on 42 years! DH and I are working on 24 right now. I've got big plans for our 25th at Aulani with a possible vow renewal, but I haven't shared those plans with DH yet!

Sleepy I teach middle school history/ civics/geography, you can come be my substitute anytime. In general, I'm just happy to get someone that keeps my kids from hurting each other while I'm away....
Good subs are hard to find. I try to incorporate as much technology as I can in my presentations, because kids these days are so technology oriented, you lose their interest in a matter of moments without a "wow" factor.

Since I brought this up a few weeks ago, I was searching my TV listings this morning for some Disney shows. There's is a "Beyond the Parks" episode about the cruise options coming up next week, and there's one called "Animal Kingdom Alive in the Park" that is coming up next week as well. It's dated 2017, so I'm hopeful it might have some of the new Pandora stuff in it. Just wanted to share in case other folks need to set their DVRs as well.

My subbing days are behind me since I took over the secretary's chair. I actually began subbing for the sec'y at the middle school when she needed to be gone, so I parlayed that into a full-time gig when she retired. I still drop by the 6th grade history classes once each year to talk about the Cold War since I was an ICBM combat crew commander. The teacher enjoys me giving them the "boots on the ground" view.

As for the shows, do you recall on which channel those upcoming Disney episodes will be? I'd love to see if there are current updates!

 

[horselover]

FYI, Humphrey has retracted that the Boulder Cove Pool is open today.

Thanks for the update. No offense to Humphrey as he normally has good info, but that is the problem with some of these pages & blogs. They all feel the need to be the first one to get that info out. That's where miscommunication happens.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Yes! I'd occasionally bring AF memorabilia or tell "war stories," though mine were all humorous. I'd sometimes teach a class how to salute. But, we always did work. In 5th grade English, the teacher usually had just workbook stuff that meant nothing to the kids, most of whom could barely write a five-word sentence. I'd switch gears and we'd do prepositions and what those were and why we needed them. Make them laugh but instruct at the same time. And, I usually called the kids "Mr" or "Miss." Still do in my office role:
"Why do you need to use the phone, Miss Mayhew?
To call home.
"I assumed as much. Why exactly must you call?"
To call my parent.
"Because?"
I need them to bring my permission form for the trip.
"And how do we properly ask for things, Miss Mayhew?"
May I please use the phone to call home to get my permission slip?
"Much better, Miss Mayhew. Yes, you may."

That sort of thing. . .

There's always teaching opportunities, aren't there?!

But school secretaries were always far scarier than any subs we had! Just saying.....

 

[Roxyfire]

Awe shucks, Groupies - you've made me blush.

Many, many thanks for your kind and thoughtful anniversary wishes! I've spent the past several days at our daughters in a neighboring state but did return home in time to celebrate our anniversary. We enjoyed conversation on the porch as we reminisced about 'this day' 42 years ago. Some steaks on the grill ended our day.

Groupies are the best!!

Just catching up, congratulations, 42 years of marriage is one serious #lifegoal to have!

 

[sleepydog25]

There's always teaching opportunities, aren't there?!

But school secretaries were always far scarier than any subs we had! Just saying.....

I am far scarier than the teachers! My first year as secretary, I laminated a day-glo pink sheet of card stock wherein I had typed up instructions for: "Mr. Butler's How to Ask for Something Checklist." I put the sheet in a picture frame and placed it on my counter top. If a student came in and started with "I need," "I gotta," or "I have to," I would raise my hand and ask them to "please rephrase that request into a polite question." If that didn't work, I simply pointed at the instructions, and went back to what I was doing. It took several months, but students finally figured out how to be polite when coming into the office. I've since been able to take the sign down, although I put it up at the first of the year for a few weeks since we have new students. Yes, there are always teaching opportunities.

 

[ArielSRL]

Hey, Thanks to all for the Best Wishes for DiznyDi's and my Anniversary. 42 years! (yes, we were children when we were married . . . we thought we were adults, but looking back . . .). Thanks to Kat4Disney, TwoKats, Granny (and Mrs. Granny), Sleepy & JimmyTammy. I was lucky to marry my High School Sweetheart. And I am lucky that she has put up with me for so many years with never a complaint, squeak, or tear. Thank you Dear. Let's go to Disney World!

Happy Belated Anniversary! My parents will be celebrating 49 years in a few days! They were 18 and 19 when they got married! The crazy thing is that they knew each other for 2 months before they tied the knot!

 

[ArielSRL]

FYI, Humphrey has retracted that the Boulder Cove Pool is open today.

On that same post, someone said tomorrow. Today was promotional photos of kids in the pool, which was why there was confusion.

I guess we shall see. I'm sad that we didn't get to check it out since we just left 10 days ago. More reason to go back!

 

[ErinC]

As for the shows, do you recall on which channel those upcoming Disney episodes will be? I'd love to see if there are current updates!

It looks like the the Animal Kingdom- Alive with Magic show will be on Animal planet at 8 and 11p.m. EST next Tuesday the 27th and Wednesday at 2:00a.m. This show is dated 2017, so I'm hopeful this is new stuff.
https://www.animalplanet.com/schedule

Beyond the parks is playing Tuesday at 6:00 (I think Central Time) on Discovery Family channel (DFC) and Walt Disney Resort Hotels is playing on the same channel at 5:00 on Tuesday. These are probably old repeats, but I don't have them recorded since we changed service, so I'm going to record them this time.

 

[Minnie_Moo]

My hubby shared this Disneyland video with me this evening about how the map of the park was developed and an upcoming auction:

Thought I would share.

 

[DiznyDi]

Many thanks ErinC, Roxyfire and ArielSRL for your belated anniversary wishes! 42 years is a long time, but it happens in the blink of an eye.

It's raining in Ohio today - with more rain expected. Promises to be a soggy week-end. Sewing will be on my agenda - perhaps for twokats and Mrs Granny as well.

Enjoy your week-end!

 

[jimmytammy]

Erin, thanks for the heads up about the WDW shows, got em set up!
Minnie Moo, thanks for sharing that video!
Sleepy, WWII is in my wheelhouse of interest too. Pearl Harbor alone has been a pique of interest for me for years, and the whole Europe theater of war. My Uncle was at Battle of the Bulge and he told me many stories of the front though he never got really graphic as it weighed heavily on him. His daughter was able to finally get him to let the demons out in his last days. He admitted feeling very guilty of his involvement in taking lives. Sad, he was just a kid, drafted, didn't want to be there, and was forced to take another life. Yes, war is not the answer, and yet we still find ourselves right back in the middle of it every so often. And yet the fine balance of keeping our citizens safe. We aren't very good at peace or war, it seems.
And science, ugh!! Me too
Di, Happy weekend to you as well!!

 

[wildernessDad]

We were at our favorite place last night for dinner at Whispering Canyon Cafe and we'lre able to get some pics of the outside area, but they are too large to post. I'll work on it when I can and post them.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

There were pictures that the Rock pool did open today. I like that Disney seems to be upgrading the lounge chairs a bit. I'm sad that they haven't added umbrellas for the areas with the lounge chairs - still just at the tables.