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

[Muushka]

RIP, Annette.

I just heard that. So sad. Although Cubby was my main Mouskateer, Annette was a good one too. RIP.

Hey folks
Well for those attending the meet next Sat at 3(jimmytammy, TammyNC, Capt. D, wfc4life, sechem32, Eliza61, Muushka and Mr. Muushka, sleepydog and luvsvwl)we are set!! Went to McCouls yesterday, told them we would be there at 3. They will probably seat us upstairs since they have larger tables up there. A heads up, they have a new chef, no major changes as food was still tops, but music has rocked up a bit. I noticed less Celtic, more English/Irish rock bands, Led Zepp, Beatles, U2 and The Cure were among what I took in yesterday. Maybe this is more young geared weekend stuff

BTW, we went to see Elton John last night in Winston Salem. Our DD and her fiance got lucky, asked by an Elton employee as we came thru turnstiles if they would like to sit 1st row, I replied yes, but he said they were trying to get young people down there(which excludes me). Anyway, they were seated far left, 1st row right at Elton!! They got his autograph and gave me a signed ticket!!! Seen him 3-4 times late 80s-early 90s but he was exceptional last night. He mentioned he no longer had to do shows, but still did them for his fans, and it seemed to show as he was really enjoying it, you could tell, it wasnt business, it was fun. And his voice and playing shined. It was like a songbook of mine and Tammys life, as we both grew up too his music. I have to admit, when he sang The One, I got misty eyed. That song/CD, T and me wore out in the early 90s. We were newly married, carefree, no kids, young, and doing what we wanted spur of the moment, taking weekend trips to Williamsburg and Fredericksburg at a moments notice with that CD along for the ride. So what brought the mist, a young couple3 rows down, the young man proposed to his girl right when the song started and they hugged, kissed and slowdanced the entire song. For me, it flooded the memories of days gone by for me and Tammy, we were young, madly in love, and the world was our oyster. For those who have/had that with their spouse/love of their life, you understand

How in the world did I miss this post?????

Thank you for checking our our place for Saturday. Anyone else?????

The music sounds wonderful.

I loved Elton John, the Tumbleweed Connection/Madman Across the Water EJ.
I still listen to those albums. Love them.
And what a romantic evening for you at a wonderful concert! Thanks for sharing this with us.

Luv and I are looking forward to meeting folks from the Groupies for the first time. The men are all wearing kilts, right?

Sleepy, can we count on you for a kilt? Makes me think about Off Kilter!

I'm looking forward to meeting Sleepy and Luv and seeing our old friends again. See you Saturday!

 

[sleepydog25]

I just heard that. So sad. Although Cubby was my main Mouskateer, Annette was a good one too. RIP.



How in the world did I miss this post?????

Thank you for checking our our place for Saturday. Anyone else?????

The music sounds wonderful.

I loved Elton John, the Tumbleweed Connection/Madman Across the Water EJ.
I still listen to those albums. Love them.
And what a romantic evening for you at a wonderful concert! Thanks for sharing this with us.



Sleepy, can we count on you for a kilt? Makes me think about Off Kilter!

I'm looking forward to meeting Sleepy and Luv and seeing our old friends again. See you Saturday!

The old EJ was better than the current incarnation, but I'm sure he's still a barn-burner in concert. My youngest saw him last year in Roanoke. The old EJ was more of the zeitgeist, social conscience than the EJ of the last 20 years: Madman Across the Water, Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player, and Yellow Brick Road. Amazing stuff. As he mellowed, his tunes became meandering and a bit pandering, but I still believe him to be one of the major voices of that generation.

Luv is an Irish music fan--it's in her heritage. Off Kilter is definitely one of those bands she enjoys. Looking forward to Saturday! Oh, darn, looks like my kilt will be at the cleaners on Saturday. Oh, well. . .

 

[Muushka]

The old EJ was better than the current incarnation, but I'm sure he's still a barn-burner in concert. My youngest saw him last year in Roanoke. The old EJ was more of the zeitgeist, social conscience than the EJ of the last 20 years: Madman Across the Water, Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player, and Yellow Brick Road. Amazing stuff. As he mellowed, his tunes became meandering and a bit pandering, but I still believe him to be one of the major voices of that generation.

Luv is an Irish music fan--it's in her heritage. Off Kilter is definitely one of those bands she enjoys. Looking forward to Saturday! Oh, darn, looks like my kilt will be at the cleaners on Saturday. Oh, well. . .

I agree, he is still a barn burner! Funny, the Tumbleweed album had more songs about the south and guns.

Oh good, Luv and Mr Muush and I can talk OK on Saturday! We can't wait to meet you guys.

 

[twokats]

Groupies. . . . . .attention please. . . . . . I just found out that today is DisneyFreaks 45th wedding anniversary!!!

Hope you two have the best day ever!!

Y'all have me beat by 16 years. . . we will celebrate 29 in a little over a month!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Anniversary DisneyFreaks!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

sleepydog
Such a coincidence, my kilt is at the cleaners too

 

[crabbie1]

Thankyou all for the wonderful info and I am lying awake here in england after not sleeping last night as so excited and now doing the same again. We are staying at a premier Inn about 5 mins from the airport. Our virgin flight leaves at 11am so hv to be up in less than 5 hours. I will be soooooo tired.I love america and find americans so friendly. We will def be on the beach tomorrow night watching the pagent then have 14 days disney fun to enjoy.
Im looking forward to seeing where our studio is. I just asked for a high floor as not fussy. It all looks stunning.
Can I ask is it easy to get to the campground? We hv trails end booked and wanted to go and have a look.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Happy Anniversary DisneyFreaks !!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

R.I.P. Annette.........

 

[sleepydog25]

I agree, he is still a barn burner! Funny, the Tumbleweed album had more songs about the south and guns.

Oh good, Luv and Mr Muush and I can talk OK on Saturday! We can't wait to meet you guys.

Yeah, TC was an ode of sorts to the American West. Though it wasn't on that album (it was on "Don't Shoot Me. . ."), one of my fave EJ songs is "Texan Love Song," both an homage and sly poke in the ribs to the perceived Texas mindset (I was living in TX at the time). Highly anticipating finally meeting some Groupies!

Dang, JT! We should have planned ahead better.

 

[sechem32]

I just heard that. So sad. Although Cubby was my main Mouskateer, Annette was a good one too. RIP.

How in the world did I miss this post?????

Thank you for checking our our place for Saturday. Anyone else?????

...

Sleepy, can we count on you for a kilt? Makes me think about Off Kilter!

I'm looking forward to meeting Sleepy and Luv and seeing our old friends again. See you Saturday!

It will be so much fun to see/meet everyone on Sat! But it sounds like the cleaners are really busy this week with an influx of kilts!

But so sad to hear about Annette. At least she is at peace and out of pain now.

 

[Granny]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DisneyFreaks!

Can I ask is it easy to get to the campground? We hv trails end booked and wanted to go and have a look.

It is very easy to get to the campground. You can take one of the boats that bounces between Fort Wilderness, The Contemporary Resort and Wilderness Lodge all day long. Or during the daylight, you can walk the nice paved path from VWL down to FW.

Have a magical trip!

R.I.P. Annette.........

Maria...your graphics are always so amazing. Just wonderful.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Anniversary DisneyFreaks!

Thankyou all for the wonderful info and I am lying awake here in england after not sleeping last night as so excited and now doing the same again. We are staying at a premier Inn about 5 mins from the airport. Our virgin flight leaves at 11am so hv to be up in less than 5 hours. I will be soooooo tired.I love america and find americans so friendly. We will def be on the beach tomorrow night watching the pagent then have 14 days disney fun to enjoy.
Im looking forward to seeing where our studio is. I just asked for a high floor as not fussy. It all looks stunning.
Can I ask is it easy to get to the campground? We hv trails end booked and wanted to go and have a look.

As Granny said it's very easy to get to the campgrounds. If you take the boats be sure to allow plenty of time or just head over early to look around before your reservation. We always make a trip over every time we stay at VWL and often when staying at other resorts too! Have a great trip!!

 

[sleepydog25]

Thankyou all for the wonderful info and I am lying awake here in england after not sleeping last night as so excited and now doing the same again. We are staying at a premier Inn about 5 mins from the airport. Our virgin flight leaves at 11am so hv to be up in less than 5 hours. I will be soooooo tired.I love america and find americans so friendly. We will def be on the beach tomorrow night watching the pagent then have 14 days disney fun to enjoy.
Im looking forward to seeing where our studio is. I just asked for a high floor as not fussy. It all looks stunning.
Can I ask is it easy to get to the campground? We hv trails end booked and wanted to go and have a look.

Well, others have already answered this, but I also want to add "Welcome Home!" As this appears to be your first trip to the Villas at Wilderness Lodge (VWL), let me also state how gorgeous it is and that it is, indeed, stunning. From the moment you step into the lobby, you'll be awed by the architectural design and theming. Be sure to walk along the beach at night, take in the Elec. Water Pageant there, enjoy the pools, take a bike ride (you can rent one to take over to Fort Wilderness), and walk along the nature trail beside the bike rental. There are s'mores by the campfire each evening, followed by a family night movie on the beach. I realize that you are winging our way as I type this and may not read this anytime soon, but if you do, we all wish you a great holiday!
P.S. Thank you for the compliments about Americans. Too often, we live up to our monniker "ugly Americans," so it's nice to know sometimes we can show otherwise. Cheers!

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies crabbie1!!!!

Thanks for nice comment towards Americans, in turn, I find Englanders to be kind as well. My DW recently visited her brother and his family at Lakenheath AFB and she loved it there, so much so, we are saving for a return trip. Her brother loves it there also. Tammy said all the folks she came across were so friendly and kind.

 

[jimmytammy]

It will be so much fun to see/meet everyone on Sat! But it sounds like the cleaners are really busy this week with an influx of kilts!

But so sad to hear about Annette. At least she is at peace and out of pain now.

Hey Liz!
We are looking forward to it too. While my kilt is at the cleaners I could wear my Disney sundress that I wore to a womanless beauty pageant a few yrs ago. Its not a pretty sight, on 2nd thought, never mind, we are going to eat also, could take away a few appetities

 

[eliza61]

Hey folks
Well for those attending the meet next Sat at 3(jimmytammy, TammyNC, Capt. D, wfc4life, sechem32, Eliza61, Muushka and Mr. Muushka, sleepydog and luvsvwl)we are set!! Went to McCouls yesterday, told them we would be there at 3. They will probably seat us upstairs since they have larger tables up there. A heads up, they have a new chef, no major changes as food was still tops, but music has rocked up a bit. I noticed less Celtic, more English/Irish rock bands, Led Zepp, Beatles, U2 and The Cure were among what I took in yesterday. Maybe this is more young geared weekend stuff

BTW, we went to see Elton John last night in Winston Salem. Our DD and her fiance got lucky, asked by an Elton employee as we came thru turnstiles if they would like to sit 1st row, I replied yes, but he said they were trying to get young people down there(which excludes me). Anyway, they were seated far left, 1st row right at Elton!! They got his autograph and gave me a signed ticket!!! Seen him 3-4 times late 80s-early 90s but he was exceptional last night. He mentioned he no longer had to do shows, but still did them for his fans, and it seemed to show as he was really enjoying it, you could tell, it wasnt business, it was fun. And his voice and playing shined. It was like a songbook of mine and Tammys life, as we both grew up too his music. I have to admit, when he sang The One, I got misty eyed. That song/CD, T and me wore out in the early 90s. We were newly married, carefree, no kids, young, and doing what we wanted spur of the moment, taking weekend trips to Williamsburg and Fredericksburg at a moments notice with that CD along for the ride. So what brought the mist, a young couple3 rows down, the young man proposed to his girl right when the song started and they hugged, kissed and slowdanced the entire song. For me, it flooded the memories of days gone by for me and Tammy, we were young, madly in love, and the world was our oyster. For those who have/had that with their spouse/love of their life, you understand:cloud9:

And that is truly what makes the world go round!!

See you guys on Saturday.

E

 

[rusafee1183]

Hey Liz!
We are looking forward to it too. While my kilt is at the cleaners I could wear my Disney sundress that I wore to a womanless beauty pageant a few yrs ago. Its not a pretty sight, on 2nd thought, never mind, we are going to eat also, could take away a few appetities

I really am bummed that we couldn't make it down, sounds like you guys will have a blast. Count me in for next time!

 

[DisneyFreaks]

Groupies. . . . . .attention please. . . . . . I just found out that today is DisneyFreaks 45th wedding anniversary!!!
Hope you two have the best day ever!!
Y'all have me beat by 16 years. . . we will celebrate 29 in a little over a month!!

Thank you all so much! Y'all are the sweetest bunch! We spent the day talkin' VWL plans. How cool is that? We are counting the days already. LoL

 

[blossomz]

Welcome home to our thread crabbi1 !!

And...Happy Anniversary DisneyFreaks!