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

[Pirate Granny]

SO EXCITED... I just got word that my VWL passed ROFR today...
Now Quick...tell me how to get the VWL in my signature...

I can sit on the rocking chairs with the rest of you fine people.

Contract was submitted April 10th and passed today...150 December use year points...and buyer pays all member fees and closing costs with 50 2012 points still available... paid more than we wanted, but was tired of waiting, waiting, waiting for the PERFECT contract...

 

[eliza61]

SO EXCITED... I just got word that my VWL passed ROFR today...
Now Quick...tell me how to get the VWL in my signature...

I can sit on the rocking chairs with the rest of you fine people.

Contract was submitted April 10th and passed today...150 December use year points...and buyer pays all member fees and closing costs with 50 2012 points still available... paid more than we wanted, but was tired of waiting, waiting, waiting for the PERFECT contract...

Congratulations!!!​

 

[twokats]

Kathy -- was this one of those cases when the bone break was due to the osteoperosis medication? I remember reading something about that a few years ago! Whatever the cause, it stinks big time, I know!!!!!

Oh, wait, I just went down and read that the chemo contributed to the bone weakness....

What is your recovery time?

I am supposed to be released from this rehab facility on May 10.

I cannot put weight on the leg for 4 - 6 weeks.

So I am hoping by the middle of June I can be back fairly on track and drive a little and go from there.

The bone medication had been working great, but one of the side effects of the chemo pill is bone loss, so as I said 15 years of hard work negated by 2 years of chemo pill. A happy camper I am not!!!

 

[twokats]

twokats
So happy to see you back. We will continue to lift you up to Him for recovery and for the future of your health.

I thank you very much kind sir. He has been taking really good care of me and mine. I just hope I can get back to where I was before the break.

 

[twokats]

So sorry for your injury twokats, had I paid attention I never would have sent you a PM for a birthday!

Glad that you're back, and I hope you have a speedy recovery!!

Thank you and the birthday part of the board is easy for me to do from my phone. It was no problem and even though it took me a couple of days, I got it on no problem. Have to keep the mind on something besides all the poking and prodding that was going on.

 

[sleepydog25]

SO EXCITED... I just got word that my VWL passed ROFR today...
Now Quick...tell me how to get the VWL in my signature...

I can sit on the rocking chairs with the rest of you fine people.

Contract was submitted April 10th and passed today...150 December use year points...and buyer pays all member fees and closing costs with 50 2012 points still available... paid more than we wanted, but was tired of waiting, waiting, waiting for the PERFECT contract...

Congratulations and welcome home to VWL! That's a great find! As for the moose-gnature, here are the instructions from twokats on the first page of this thread (Note: You'll need to add the front of the bracket just before the first IMG. I didn't because it actually gives you the Moose him/herself.):


IMG]http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/twokats_kat/groupsm2.jpg[/IMG]

1. Click on "User CP" at the top left of the page.
2. Click on "Edit Avatar"
3. Add the above stuff and paste him in (dont need to use the insert image thingy)
4. I removed the left bracket so that you can copy him, just add the [ to the left of the IMG].
5. Click the SAVE button, and you're done. [/B]

Hope this helps and congratulations again! :thumbsup2

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday franandaj!!!!

franandaj, hope it is a very good day for you!!!

 

[Muushka]

SO EXCITED... I just got word that my VWL passed ROFR today...
Now Quick...tell me how to get the VWL in my signature...

I can sit on the rocking chairs with the rest of you fine people.

Contract was submitted April 10th and passed today...150 December use year points...and buyer pays all member fees and closing costs with 50 2012 points still available... paid more than we wanted, but was tired of waiting, waiting, waiting for the PERFECT contract...

Woohoo! Come on over to the back porch! Congratulations!!!!

I'm looking forward to seeing that handsome Moosie Sig on you! Sleepy gave you all the info.

I think a hairline fracture would have been a walk in the park. This break of the upper femur has been, well it has been!!! The family has been great and I know that y'all were a big help to Kati with the prayers given!

Di, you are right she has been a very big help.
I want to thank everyone for the thoughts and prayers.
I will admit this has been an event that I had hoped would never happen to me. I was diagnosed osteoperosis 15 years ago and have been on medication ever since. I had gotten it to the osteopenia stage and was very proud of myself. Just 2 years of chemo pills undid all those years of progress.
They scared my DH with the hint of bone cancer, but the MRI proved it was just weak bone, so needless to say, I hope to have a long talk with my oncologist and I hope to talk to her and let her know I cannot live with the threat of a bone breaking on me like this did.



We usually plan our vacations 7 - 11 months out and some of the cruises have been even further out than that. We love it and space everything out where there is always something to plan.
DH doesn't really get involved in the planning. His comment, is let me know what we are doing and when so I can turn in my time. Plus he helps pay for it. I have always thought that was very sweet of him!!!



Barb, I am so sorry I was down for your anniversary. I know you and Mr Muush had a great day.



One of my grandmother's lived to be 95. She was one of my inspiriations.



Di, you are another that I am so sorry I was down for. I thought of you, but had no way to let you know.

Thanks to the groupies for covering my list and wishing everyone well while I was down.

I also welcome the new groupies. Glad that the moosie sig was added and hope you enjoy him for a long time.

I am in rehab until 5-10 and the pain is managable. They say I am doing great! The real test will be when I get home. It was not designed with a wheelchair in mind. I have a 4-6 week timeframe of no weight on that leg.

As we have said before. . . . . VWL GROUPIES ARE THE BEST!!!!!

How in the world did I miss your injury??? I am so sorry.
I hope you feel better STAT. Take good care of our Kat.

Well, I have some super exciting news that I need to share!!!

I found out today that the cruise fares have gone down for my sailing on the 12th, and we called our NCL rep and we were able to upgrade to a family suite with a balcony for only $260 total! Considering we were in a GTY inside cabin eek before , I am THRILLED!

I can't imagine anything better than coffee and a book on a private veranda watching the glaciers pass by

We should really start packing.



Yay!!! That is so exciting!!! I am a bit jealous too! We will be going on vacation in 12 days, so I really have no good reason to be upset but I will miss WDW




Fun questions! I don't "know" any of the answers except #4, but I *think* I may have an idea of a few....



So sorry for your injury twokats, had I paid attention I never would have sent you a PM for a birthday!

Glad that you're back, and I hope you have a speedy recovery!!

Wow, that is some kind of upgrade!! I can't wait to hear all about your AK cruise. I'm green!

I thank you very much kind sir. He has been taking really good care of me and mine. I just hope I can get back to where I was before the break.

We hope so too.

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Tuesday Gang,

Here's some trivia questions to get your thinking caps going.

1) Which Disney resort was used in the Beach Boys music video for the song "Kokomo"?

2) At what 2 Disney resorts can guest participate in lady bug releases?

3) What resort was originally planned to be built on the site where the Disney Grand Floridian now stands?

4) Where can disney guest find the "great ceremonial house"?

Have a magical day.

These are tough ones Eliza
I will take a crack at 2
#1 Is it the Grand Floridian?
#4 Polynesian?
Im posing them back in question form as you can see

Me and T saw the Beach Boys in concert in Greensboro when Kokomo had been released and topping the charts. They were great! Would love to see them again, love the harmonies

 

[sleepydog25]

Happy Tuesday Gang,

Here's some trivia questions to get your thinking caps going.

1) Which Disney resort was used in the Beach Boys music video for the song "Kokomo"?

2) At what 2 Disney resorts can guest participate in lady bug releases?

3) What resort was originally planned to be built on the site where the Disney Grand Floridian now stands?

4) Where can disney guest find the "great ceremonial house"?

Have a magical day.

1) Grand Floridian
2) Poly for sure, and I think they do it at EPCOT during the Flower and Garden festival, but as for a second resort, I'm going with AKL
3) I believe it was to be an Asian Resort. Luv and I talked about this awhile, and she thought it was to be the Persian Resort. But, I bought her an old computer game that dates to the late 90s, and it mentioned the theming to be more like Thailand.
4) Poly

 

[sleepydog25]

Well, I have some super exciting news that I need to share!!!

I found out today that the cruise fares have gone down for my sailing on the 12th, and we called our NCL rep and we were able to upgrade to a family suite with a balcony for only $260 total! Considering we were in a GTY inside cabin eek before , I am THRILLED!

I can't imagine anything better than coffee and a book on a private veranda watching the glaciers pass by

We should really start packing.

That's fantastic news! You'll have such a good time. Have you checked any extended weather forecasts yet? They're not terribly reliable, but they can give you a good idea of the overall weather pattern this time of year. Be prepared to take a bazillion pictures.

 

[sleepydog25]

Originally Posted by rusafee1183
Well, I have some super exciting news that I need to share!!!

I found out today that the cruise fares have gone down for my sailing on the 12th, and we called our NCL rep and we were able to upgrade to a family suite with a balcony for only $260 total! Considering we were in a GTY inside cabin eek before , I am THRILLED!

I can't imagine anything better than coffee and a book on a private veranda watching the glaciers pass by

We should really start packing.


The weather in the southeastern parts of Alaska varies widely from those of Anchorage and Fairbanks, but I just read an article about how much colder Alaska is this time of year than normal. The article focused on Fairbanks which is way into the interior, but I'd keep an eye on the weather forecasts as time gets closer to see just what you should pack. Even if it is cooler than usual, you'll still have a GREAT time!

 

[DisneyFreaks]

I thank you very much kind sir. He has been taking really good care of me and mine. I just hope I can get back to where I was before the break.

My prayers for a speedy recovery twokats.

 

[rusafee1183]

Wow, that is some kind of upgrade!! I can't wait to hear all about your AK cruise. I'm green!

Thank you!!! I'll make sure that I post lots of pics when I get back!!

That's fantastic news! You'll have such a good time. Have you checked any extended weather forecasts yet? They're not terribly reliable, but they can give you a good idea of the overall weather pattern this time of year. Be prepared to take a bazillion pictures.

I have been checking the weather a lot, but it's still so hard to tell how it will be. It seems like mid 40's right now, but I know it can fluctuate a lot between now and then. I was really hoping for mid 50's, that would be totally comfortable for me. We'll see!

And yes!! I have my camera ready to go with 2 memory cards and 2 batteries. I don't want to miss a thing!!

Originally Posted by rusafee1183
Well, I have some super exciting news that I need to share!!!

I found out today that the cruise fares have gone down for my sailing on the 12th, and we called our NCL rep and we were able to upgrade to a family suite with a balcony for only $260 total! Considering we were in a GTY inside cabin eek before , I am THRILLED!

I can't imagine anything better than coffee and a book on a private veranda watching the glaciers pass by

We should really start packing.


The weather in the southeastern parts of Alaska varies widely from those of Anchorage and Fairbanks, but I just read an article about how much colder Alaska is this time of year than normal. The article focused on Fairbanks which is way into the interior, but I'd keep an eye on the weather forecasts as time gets closer to see just what you should pack. Even if it is cooler than usual, you'll still have a GREAT time!

I'm so excited!!! Like I said, I have been checking the weather like crazy - and it definitely seems lower than the "averages" have led me to believe.

I think I am just nervous to pack and have been avoiding it because we went to San Francisco last fall and we were told that it would be chilly, and to bring layers and that it would be warm one minute and freezing the next. So, I packed tons of layers and warm clothes and we were DYING. It was unseasonably hot for that time of year. Like 85 in the middle of October! So, I ended up bringing a ton of stuff we didn't need and didn't have anything that we DID need.

So, I am tentative to start too early again and not pack properly

 

[twokats]

My prayers for a speedy recovery twokats.

Thank you, have had a fairly good day today. Nine days til release!!!

Not as good as a VWL countdown, but for now it will work.

 

[jimmytammy]

Pirate G and sleepy
Great news, so happy for you guys!!

 

[jimmytammy]

We have a twofer of a different variety tomorrow...

Happy Birthday Loribell!!!!
Happy Anniversary rusafee1183!!!!
I am a day early, but around here, we cant celebrate special occasions none too soon

 

[gmi3804]

I'm not sure this is the right place to ask this, but:

We're checking into the Villas (our first stay there) on Saturday, in a dedicated 2BR. What kind of coffee makers are in these villas now? Do I need to bring coffee filters?

 

[twokats]

We have a twofer of a different variety tomorrow...

Happy Birthday Loribell!!!!
Happy Anniversary rusafee1183!!!!
I am a day early, but around here, we cant celebrate special occasions none too soon

So right JT. We can't start soon enough so I wish Loribel a magical birthday and rusafee1183 the best anniversary ever!!!

 

[twinklebug]

I'm not sure this is the right place to ask this, but:

We're checking into the Villas (our first stay there) on Saturday, in a dedicated 2BR. What kind of coffee makers are in these villas now? Do I need to bring coffee filters?

Hi gmi

I bring standard 12 cup coffee filters to brew my coffee in as I don't care for the filter-bagged stuff supplied in the room (too bitter for me). All DVC units at this time are using the same standard coffee maker.

Enjoy your stay!