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

[DisneyFreaks]

Love a reason to post a picture!

Wow what gorgeous photos!! I am getting even more excited if that's possible. LoL Thanks Kathy!!

 

[sleepydog25]

As I'm sitting here in low 50s temps, suffocating fog, and heavy rain (3" the past 2+ days), it struck me that I should go to my happy place. Thus, I went looking at pictures of the Lodge, thinking "perhaps this will be a good pick-me-up." It worked, so I thought I'd share. . .









These aren't great shots, but they were the ones I could recall most easily!

 

[twokats]

As I'm sitting here in low 50s temps, suffocating fog, and heavy rain (3" the past 2+ days), it struck me that I should go to my happy place. Thus, I went looking at pictures of the Lodge, thinking "perhaps this will be a good pick-me-up." It worked, so I thought I'd share. . .

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These aren't great shots, but they were the ones I could recall most easily!

Thanks sleepy just what I needed!!
I am out of rehab and on my way to see my surgeon and then I will be at my own home tonight.

 

[sleepydog25]

Thanks sleepy just what I needed!!
I am out of rehab and on my way to see my surgeon and then I will be at my own home tonight.

That is most excellent news, Kathy! Nothing beats sleeping (or tossing and turning to find a comfortable position) than one's own home.

 

[Muushka]

Thanks sleepy just what I needed!!
I am out of rehab and on my way to see my surgeon and then I will be at my own home tonight.

Great news! May you continue to get better

WOW! Thanks to all for the wonderful Birthday wishes!

To all of my groupie friends with whom I have broken bread or shared a ride or two; to all of those with whom I have shared events, stories, hopes and dreams here on the DIS but not yet met in The World; and to all those so gracious to wish me greetings with whom I have not yet crossed paths; THANKS SO MUCH for setting aside a small moment in each of your lives to wish me Birthday greetings.

As I have said before, I am currently on a construction site about an hour from home and have been supervising our company's activities here since mid Oct.; leave home at 5:30 AM and return home anywhere between 6:30 to 8PM every day. Such a schedule really restricts my time in lots of things. I am indeed here from time to time "lurking" through your posts, but just don't have much time to get into the hub-bub of the day on the DIS. But there is light at the end of the tunnel for this schedule (or it is the light on the front of the train coming at me). Hopefully by end of summer I'll be back in a more relaxed atmosphere and can get back into that daily discussion we all so enjoy - our Lodge!

Again, thanks to all for taking the time to acknowledge an old guy's day. I miss all of you and our interaction with each other.

See you in The World . . .

Good to see you Birthday Boy. We have had to good fortune to meet you and Diane. A couple of times!
A great couple of people.

 

[DiznyDi]

Thanks sleepy just what I needed!!
I am out of rehab and on my way to see my surgeon and then I will be at my own home tonight.

Nothing beats sleeping in your own bed!

 

[horselover]

Awwww, I missed it.

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY DIZNY DAD!!!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Hi Julie!
Nice to see you. I know you've been really busy 'traveling'. Love the pictures you post on Facebook.

 

[Corinne]

Happy Belated Birthday DiznyDad! Hope it was a great day!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Kathy Loving the photos, but the one of the side of the building, and the rocking chairs especially captured my heart. Thanks for sharing, started my day off just right!

Glad you enjoyed Jimmy!

Wow what gorgeous photos!! I am getting even more excited if that's possible. LoL Thanks Kathy!!

Thanks! It got me excited too - only 3 more sleeps 'til we're at our sister lodge at AKV.

As I'm sitting here in low 50s temps, suffocating fog, and heavy rain (3" the past 2+ days), it struck me that I should go to my happy place. Thus, I went looking at pictures of the Lodge, thinking "perhaps this will be a good pick-me-up." It worked, so I thought I'd share. . .

......
These aren't great shots, but they were the ones I could recall most easily!

Lovely pictures sleepydog! Thanks for sharing!!

 

[bagsmom]

Congrats on the milestone, Kathy!

I think I said Happy Birthday already, DD, but just in case, Happy Happy Again!

I have a couple of questions for you guys.

We are getting close to our trip!!!!!! 28 days to go!

Two things.... is there one of those little retractable clotheslines in the bathroom to hang damp swimsuits on? (Studio.)

And -- is there a place on property to store our bikes and lock them up? If so, is it covered? We are thinking of bringing ours -- we would transport on the bike rack, but don't want to leave them on there, since we'll be driving ourselves to and from the parks.

Thanks, guys -- we are getting excited. Luckily, there is so much to keep us occupied right now with the end of the school year! If I had to wait 28 days with nothing else to think about, I think I would burst!

 

[horselover]

Hi Julie!
Nice to see you. I know you've been really busy 'traveling'. Love the pictures you post on Facebook.

Hi Di! Glad you've been enjoying the pictures. I'm very lucky I have a fun job that feeds my love of Disney.

I have a couple of questions for you guys.

We are getting close to our trip!!!!!! 28 days to go!

Two things.... is there one of those little retractable clotheslines in the bathroom to hang damp swimsuits on? (Studio.)

And -- is there a place on property to store our bikes and lock them up? If so, is it covered? We are thinking of bringing ours -- we would transport on the bike rack, but don't want to leave them on there, since we'll be driving ourselves to and from the parks.

Thanks, guys -- we are getting excited. Luckily, there is so much to keep us occupied right now with the end of the school year! If I had to wait 28 days with nothing else to think about, I think I would burst!

Clothesline yes. Bike rack I think so but I'm not 100% sure. Hopefully someone else will know definitively. I think I vaguely remember seeing a bike rack for guests. I know for sure there is a bike rack down near the beach at the bike/surrey rental building. Whether or not they let guests use it I can't say.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I was glancing at the cash room discounts and this jumped out at me:

"Deluxe Villa Resorts

Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Old Key West Resort, Boardwalk Villas, Beach Club Villas, Bay Lake Tower - Save 30%
The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge - Save 20%"

Even Disney is part of the Groupie love that VWL is worth more!

Kathy - congrats on your next milestone of getting home!!!

2 more sleeps!!!

 

[Muushka]

Oops, forgot to thank Sleepy and Kat 4 the wonderful pictures.

 

[rusafee1183]

Morning all. Well, it's my last day of work before Alaska!! I am SOOO excited! I haven't packed/cleaned/done laundry yet and we leave Saturday. Looks like I will be busy tomorrow.

At least time will go a little faster

Thanks sleepy just what I needed!!
I am out of rehab and on my way to see my surgeon and then I will be at my own home tonight.

Sleeping at home is the BEST feeling, so glad you're able to make the move!

Thanks! It got me excited too - only 3 more sleeps 'til we're at our sister lodge at AKV.

We absolutely love AKV too!!!!

Have a fabulous trip!

Hi Di! Glad you've been enjoying the pictures. I'm very lucky I have a fun job that feeds my love of Disney.

What do you do for a living Julie?

Oops, forgot to thank Sleepy and Kat 4 the wonderful pictures.

Yes, agreed! Thanks for the pick me up!!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Again, THANKS SO MUCH for all of the birthday greetings!

And it is great to see all of the pictures of our favorite place in The World, and to read of all of the adventures there and in the lives of those with whom we wish to share The Lodge.

Things are slowing down now on this construction site. Did I mention it is an investment of $1.6 Billion and is to provide drilling casing and transmission pipe for the gas & oil industry? With the present rate of expansion and production in many of our great States, the industry predicts energy independence by the end of the next decade. what a change that will bring in so many things!

 

[eliza61]

I was glancing at the cash room discounts and this jumped out at me:

"Deluxe Villa Resorts

Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Old Key West Resort, Boardwalk Villas, Beach Club Villas, Bay Lake Tower - Save 30%
The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge - Save 20%"

Even Disney is part of the Groupie love that VWL is worth more!

Kathy - congrats on your next milestone of getting home!!!

2 more sleeps!!!

Hey Kat, where did you see the discounts? Are they for the fall?
I'm thinking about doing a quick 3 or 4 day trip without sid and rizzo late september or early October and it's going to be a cash trip.

E

 

[Nicoal13]

Morning Groupies!

Spring has finally arrived in my neck of the woods. Thank goodness, it was a long winter.

About to go enjoy a massage on my day off. I get them regularly for back problems, but still they are nice.

Thinking about booking a trip for Nov 16-23. I was hoping for the first week of December, but since that falls right after Thanksgiving, I think it may just be too hectic to do Thanksgiving, pack, and still keep a handle on all the Christmas prep at home. Also, work is busier for me at the beginning of the month, easier to get away in the middle of the month. Plus no studios available that week.

Looks like it will be OKW in November. Just need to bite the bullet and book it. Have to borrow my Feb 2014 points so I'm hesitant. But we have the PAPs so I want to get another trip out of them. It will be just me and DS who will be 8 at that time.

Happy Birthday Dizny Dad! Sorry I missed it!

Enjoy your day Groupies!

 

[wildernessDad]

Hello, fellow groupies.

It's 2 days until we head to Kidani Village. It'll be me, DW, DS and DGD in a Savanna View 1br.

Flights opened up for SW for later this year, so I purchased the plane tickets for our family reunion. Over 3K with of plane tickets. Ouch! That cut into the vacation savings.

 

[horselover]

Morning all. Well, it's my last day of work before Alaska!! I am SOOO excited! I haven't packed/cleaned/done laundry yet and we leave Saturday. Looks like I will be busy tomorrow.

At least time will go a little faster

What do you do for a living Julie?

Have an amazing time! Alaska is high on my bucket list. I'm a travel agent.

Hey Kat, where did you see the discounts? Are they for the fall?
I'm thinking about doing a quick 3 or 4 day trip without sid and rizzo late september or early October and it's going to be a cash trip.

E

Eliza - Sept 2-25 for free dining. Aug 15-Sep 28 for room discounts.

Forgot to mention I visited the Lodge last weekend. Looking as beautiful as ever. Didn't take any pics though. Always strange to go back there after a Christmas trip & not see the tree. It's like something is missing. Doesn't matter though. No trip to the World is complete without at least one visit to our happy place no matter where I'm staying.