VWL Groupies...yes, we love the Lodge, a lot!!

[twokats]

Hi Groupies
Its been a few days since I've been online - my what busy lives you all lead!
First: WELCOME to all the new Groupies that have joined in our daily banter! So happy to have you here and get a glimpse into what you do in the 'real world'.

Kathy, I think you and Kati will be there same as us. Must meet up to give your Kati a big hug! Such an inspiration! I so enjoy seeing her posts and those of her friends on FB.

Wishing all our Groupie friends a fun and sun-filled week-end!

Yes, Di, I am pretty sure our trips overlap by a few days. Kati is looking forward to it, and yes her FB posts from camp are a joy to see. She will be home in a couple of weeks. She has had a good summer this year.

 

[jimmytammy]

I will give you a hint....I was 1 when WDW opened

Not far past you, I was 6. Remember them talking about WDW opening and so wishing I could go. Took me til 1999 til I finally got there but havent looked back since

 

[jimmytammy]

Thanks for the boost of confidence Di

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Anniversary rfassett!!!!

 

[horselover]

Congratulation Julie on your wait list! Even though you're staying at BWV, we won't hold that against you. I think maybe our trips overlap in October? Would love to meet up with you again, if even for only a moment to say hello. Might overlap in December, too.

We do indeed overlap briefly on both trips. It would be great to see both of you. It's been a really long time since I've seen Rich. This time we won't forget to take a picture. We'll talk!

 

[bagsmom]

Not far past you, I was 6. Remember them talking about WDW opening and so wishing I could go. Took me til 1999 til I finally got there but havent looked back since

I think I was 5!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hi Groupies!
Haven't been on the DIS since July 12. So sorry---missed you all. Working full-time and trying to get to the beach here and there on my day off has kept me running. I'm packing for a trip to visit my daughter in FL. Our plans are to go bridal gown shopping and hang out for a week. We might even hit WDW for a day or two. I'll probably post on Facebook for those of you who are my friends there. I can't wait to see Brittany---I've missed her so much.

Slydog.....I enjoyed reading your "highs" and "lows" post. Sorry about the weather and AP experience. But the rest sounded like it was pretty awesome. BEAUTIFUL photos of your special day (week)!!! Much congrats to you again

eliza...sorry your pup has diabetes. I used to work in an animal hospital back in my college days and it was fairly common with older dogs and cats. I wish you all the best with the insulin treatments and diet.

Muushka...congrats on your quick sale of VWL contract!!! Not surprised it went so fast

rfassett....all the best to Homer and Rebecca

wildernessDad....so sorry on the passing of your friend.

bagsmom.....thoughts and prayers going out to your friend. I'm so sorry

DLI....hi....nice to hear from you. So sorry on the passing of your FIL. Hope things are getting better for your family and everyone is adjusting.

Horselover...glad your waitlist came through!!!!

Happy belated DaveH !!!!

Welcome to all the newbie Groupies!!!!

 

[rfassett]

Happy Anniversary rfassett!!!!

Thanks Jimmy!

40 and counting! So yesterday Rebecca says "how old will we be when we have our 80th anniversary?" Huh? I guess she is planning on sticking around.

Seriously though - I do not know how other folks who have been together this long feel, but with each passing day I feel more and more that sense that Rebecca completes me and I her - the two shall be as one thing. We have the exact same thoughts more and more - and I could never imagine sharing my life this way with any other. She is a very special person - she is my all and all!!!

 

[sleepydog25]

Thanks Jimmy!

40 and counting! So yesterday Rebecca says "how old will we be when we have our 80th anniversary?" Huh? I guess she is planning on sticking around.

Seriously though - I do not know how other folks who have been together this long feel, but with each passing day I feel more and more that sense that Rebecca completes me and I her - the two shall be as one thing. We have the exact same thoughts more and more - and I could never imagine sharing my life this way with any other. She is a very special person - she is my all and all!!!

Belated congrats from the newlyweds! Given our, umm, not-terribly-young-but-far-from-old ages, we'd love to hit 40 years. Here's hoping for another 40 for you!

 

[bagsmom]

Thanks Jimmy!

40 and counting! So yesterday Rebecca says "how old will we be when we have our 80th anniversary?" Huh? I guess she is planning on sticking around.

Seriously though - I do not know how other folks who have been together this long feel, but with each passing day I feel more and more that sense that Rebecca completes me and I her - the two shall be as one thing. We have the exact same thoughts more and more - and I could never imagine sharing my life this way with any other. She is a very special person - she is my all and all!!!

Awwww -- I loved reading that! I love to see other mushy love bunnies out there! My husband and I have only been together for 15 years. God willing we will have many, many, many more years together -- but even at that, sometimes I'll get panicked and thing "that's not long enough!" When you are with the right person, marriage is the best!

Happy Anniversary!

 

[DiznyDi]

Thanks Jimmy!

40 and counting! So yesterday Rebecca says "how old will we be when we have our 80th anniversary?" Huh? I guess she is planning on sticking around.

Seriously though - I do not know how other folks who have been together this long feel, but with each passing day I feel more and more that sense that Rebecca completes me and I her - the two shall be as one thing. We have the exact same thoughts more and more - and I could never imagine sharing my life this way with any other. She is a very special person - she is my all and all!!!

Wishing you and Rebecca a very Happy Anniversary!

Marriage longevity in this day and age is almost a rarity. Congratulations on your 40 years and like sly wish for you another 40!

DDad and I celebrated 38 this year. Like you, I hope I'm blessed with another 38.

 

[eliza61]

Thanks Jimmy!

40 and counting! So yesterday Rebecca says "how old will we be when we have our 80th anniversary?" Huh? I guess she is planning on sticking around.

Seriously though - I do not know how other folks who have been together this long feel, but with each passing day I feel more and more that sense that Rebecca completes me and I her - the two shall be as one thing. We have the exact same thoughts more and more - and I could never imagine sharing my life this way with any other. She is a very special person - she is my all and all!!!

Happy Anniversary Rfassett.

***sighs*** you are so right Rfa, That's one of the things I have to wrap my head around now that I'm in a new season of life.
Me and the old guy were married a wonderful 27 years. It's hard for me to get my mind wrapped around the fact that now I am one. and I don't want to learn a new way.

but hearing the love you had for your wife and how Jimmy talks about Tammy, how Granny gushes about his "girls" and how Dad & Di sweet talk each other, definitely makes me proud that the old guy and I were in great company.

Wishing you many, many more.


On a lighter note, my older brother (60) has been married 3 times and working on number 4. I now tease him... 3 possibly 4 different "brides", only one "groom". do the math big brother..... who's the problem. LOL. they love me.

 

[sleepydog25]

Happy Anniversary Rfassett.
On a lighter note, my older brother (60) has been married 3 times and working on number 4. I now tease him... 3 possibly 4 different "brides", only one "groom". do the math big brother..... who's the problem. LOL. they love me.

To borrow from Galaxy Quest's Capt Taggart: "Never give up, never surrender!"

 

[Corinne]

Happy Anniversary Rfassett.

***sighs*** you are so right Rfa, That's one of the things I have to wrap my head around now that I'm in a new season of life.
Me and the old guy were married a wonderful 27 years. It's hard for me to get my mind wrapped around the fact that now I am one. and I don't want to learn a new way.

but hearing the love you had for your wife and how Jimmy talks about Tammy, how Granny gushes about his "girls" and how Dad & Di sweet talk each other, definitely makes me proud that the old guy and I were in great company.

Wishing you many, many more.

On a lighter note, my older brother (60) has been married 3 times and working on number 4. I now tease him... 3 possibly 4 different "brides", only one "groom". do the math big brother..... who's the problem. LOL. they love me.

Eliza

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Bagsmom I haven't read back so I don't know the whole story with your friend but I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.

DLI, our sympathies to you on the passing of your FIL. I believe we may have met him when the Groupies got together for breakfast at Whispering Canyon a while back. DDad and I will be at VWL Dec 13-22. Maybe we can arrange a time to get together for a quick hello, too?

Thank you, I appreciate it. That was actually my Dad on the trip with us. That would be great if we could get together. We can figure things out closer to the time. DD will be with us this time.

I really appreciate everyones kind words. So nice to know I can be gone from here for so long but still feel right at home as soon as I come back!

 

[twokats]

Thanks Jimmy!

40 and counting! So yesterday Rebecca says "how old will we be when we have our 80th anniversary?" Huh? I guess she is planning on sticking around.

Seriously though - I do not know how other folks who have been together this long feel, but with each passing day I feel more and more that sense that Rebecca completes me and I her - the two shall be as one thing. We have the exact same thoughts more and more - and I could never imagine sharing my life this way with any other. She is a very special person - she is my all and all!!!

Le and I have 29 years under our belt and look forward to many more, good Lord willing!!! I agree with one completing the other, we feel that way about each other.

 

[twokats]

Hey, Groupies, can you guess what my surgeon said I could start doing again????????

He said I was 90 - 95 % healed. I still have to keep the walker close by. He said I could start using a cane in a couple of weeks for short periods of time. He also said I could start driving (yea!!!) He said I could work up and he had no problem with me making the short six hour drive to Kerrville in a couple of weeks to pick up Kati. He is also sending me a card for my trips to the airport so that they will know about all the hardware in my leg before I go thru the scanners.

Yes, I am a very happy camper!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Hey, Groupies, can you guess what my surgeon said I could start doing again????????

He said I was 90 - 95 % healed. I still have to keep the walker close by. He said I could start using a cane in a couple of weeks for short periods of time. He also said I could start driving (yea!!!) He said I could work up and he had no problem with me making the short six hour drive to Kerrville in a couple of weeks to pick up Kati. He is also sending me a card for my trips to the airport so that they will know about all the hardware in my leg before I go thru the scanners.

Yes, I am a very happy camper!!

Great news Kathy! This has been a long time coming.

 

[bagsmom]

Hey, Groupies, can you guess what my surgeon said I could start doing again????????

He said I was 90 - 95 % healed. I still have to keep the walker close by. He said I could start using a cane in a couple of weeks for short periods of time. He also said I could start driving (yea!!!) He said I could work up and he had no problem with me making the short six hour drive to Kerrville in a couple of weeks to pick up Kati. He is also sending me a card for my trips to the airport so that they will know about all the hardware in my leg before I go thru the scanners.

Yes, I am a very happy camper!!

WONDERFUL! I know this will make you feel so much better and will give you back your independence!!!!!

 

[sleepydog25]

Hey, Groupies, can you guess what my surgeon said I could start doing again????????

He said I was 90 - 95 % healed. I still have to keep the walker close by. He said I could start using a cane in a couple of weeks for short periods of time. He also said I could start driving (yea!!!) He said I could work up and he had no problem with me making the short six hour drive to Kerrville in a couple of weeks to pick up Kati. He is also sending me a card for my trips to the airport so that they will know about all the hardware in my leg before I go thru the scanners.

Yes, I am a very happy camper!!

I'll be extra alert on the roads then. Congrats!