rode Buzz Lightyear (luv scored 999,999 points--that is not a typo!),
All is well, and we are a mere 45 hours, 33 minutes away from The Moment.
Happy 4th to all! Quick check-in as internet access here at the Lodge (and seemingly all over Disney) has been, in a word, terrible. I've lost a few posts due to connection issues, and when connected, slower than regular phone line. In fact, I hope this posts. Anyway, just hours (okay, 19ish) from The Moment, and though it's overcast and rainy off and on, we're thrilled that the big day is upon us. Hope to type more if the internet connection issue improves.
Happy 4th to all! Quick check-in as internet access here at the Lodge (and seemingly all over Disney) has been, in a word, terrible. I've lost a few posts due to connection issues, and when connected, slower than regular phone line. In fact, I hope this posts. Anyway, just hours (okay, 19ish) from The Moment, and though it's overcast and rainy off and on, we're thrilled that the big day is upon us. Hope to type more if the internet connection issue improves.
Wish we could all be there.
OK, SOOOOOOOOO excited! Under 20 days till check in now!!!
We don't own points at VWL, but by far it is our favorite location.
I wish sales had been active for VWL when we purchased, that would definitely have been where we purchased!
Does anyone know when active sales at VWL started and ended?
We bought in 2008, so we were several years too late! HAHA
Can't wait for a week at the lodge!
When we booked studios and 1BR's for available. Since it is just the two of us, we really figured that we would be totally satisfied with a studio - but now we really wish we had gone with a 1BR!
HAHA Oh well, that's life, right?
Should we make a room request? We've always been satisfied with our assigned rooms in the past - except at AKV - Jambo... I felt like we were walking to Africa every morning and evening! It was a learning experience for sure!
SOOOOO EXCITED to see the lodge again! It really is like a dear old friend!
Think I would get some odd looks if I hugged one of the lobby poles? HAHA
Hi everyone
Just checking in since we have just returned form our amazing Alaskan Cruise on the Disney Wonder
Now that trip is over my attention turns to our December visit to the Lodge ...... We are just so excited !!!
Looking forward to chatting and asking all you experts lots of questions in the coming months
Let the countdown begin !!
Happy 4th of July Groupies!
I think it's too easy to forget how blessed we all are to live in such a country that respects and offers opportunities to it's people. We still have to work for it, but they're there!
So excited for you!!!
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On a personal note - I could use a hug and pixie dust here.
For a long time now I've been asking for an opportunity that better suits my skill set at work (I'm a software engineer, and this job is for actuarial analysts) and have been told there is plenty of work in the team I want to move to. Over the last month I was moved in the opposite direction, I've was "temporarily loaned" to a support group to cover for vacations. The person I was covering for however quit right after returning from his vacation. I now find myself stressed by the work demands and and bullied beyond belief by the manager there with no way out.
From what my own manager tells me, everyone in this company lives in fear of this manager as she has the ear of the top dog at the company and runs to him with every issue regarding people. I asked earlier this week to be removed from this project when I realized just how bad my anxiety was getting, but as they don't have a replacement for me I'm not going to be moved until I get back from vacation at the end of the month ... at the earliest.
After a night and morning of worry, I have decided my mental health is worth more than anything and have my resignation letter written and ready to send. Only two things are stopping me: 1) I have no alternate job lined up, and the time to find one may take months; and 2) Despite not being in the perfect role for my skills, I was doing well and had high hopes for the switch over to the team that would use my knowledge and skills properly. I thought just by writing the letter and outlining my feelings would help diffuse the situation, but I think it's made it worse... I'm very ready to press send on that email, but will give it one more work day to see if it gets any better.
The one saving factor I keep reminding myself of is that I am in control of whether I choose to stay or leave, not the bullying manager. My 16 yo son says she needs to attend anger management classes. That made my day... LOL. I love my son's way of thinking. Think I'll put a sticky on my monitor to remind me of how ridiculous she's being.
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The Moment arrives in 5 hours and 45 minutes. . .so very hard to contain my excitement. It's about darn time is about all I can say. Have a great 5th of July, Groupies!
The Moment arrives in 5 hours and 45 minutes. . .so very hard to contain my excitement. It's about darn time is about all I can say. Have a great 5th of July, Groupies!
As many have said, the Groupies are the best! Thanks to you all. So many have sent their glad tidings to us during the build up to The Moment, that it is hard to recognize each of you. Truly, we are humbled and thrilled by your kind comments. We are two of a kind, Chris and I, so we thank you as one.Happy wedding day Sly and Luv!
May God be with you and bless you.
May you see your children's children.
May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings.
May you know nothing but happiness.
From this day forward.
As many have said, the Groupies are the best! Thanks to you all. So many have sent their glad tidings to us during the build up to The Moment, that it is hard to recognize each of you. Truly, we are humbled and thrilled by your kind comments. We are two of a kind, Chris and I, so we thank you as one.
P.S. 2 hours and 9 minutes. . .
