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

[Muushka]

The Wonder was in great shape!
We were a little concerned ahead of the cruise as we have only cruised twice before, on the Dream and the Fantasy so we were worried that we may have been a little disappointed ..... We couldn't have been more wrong!!
Both of us fell in love with the ship, the crew were outstanding, the whole ship was spotless, and the smaller size made the ship seem cosier and friendly - we wouldn't hesitate to sail on her again
We are at the Lodge from the 3rd to the 14th of December and can't wait !!

I'm so glad you said that about the Wonder. I was worried I would be disappointed after the Fantasy, but I don't think I will. Thanks!

I don't chime in often, but this group s truly wonderful and genuine. Congrats to the newlyweds!!!

Awwww, so sweet. Everyone (including you) make this thread a home.

 

[MiaSRN62]

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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.

Twinkle,
I just saw this post. Hang in there--I know how stressful and demoralizing a situation like this can be. I am in one similar as is my husband. We have learned to let go of some of the stresses (and this is very hard and not entirely possible at times). I hope and pray something comes through for you and you can get a break from this tyrant. My husband automatically comes home from work now and refers to his boss as "satan". The situations can feel almost unbearable at times. HUGS to you !!!! Keep us posted.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I am headed to a picnic today to celebrate the 4th. I tried out a new recipe from Pinterest, "Snickers Ice Cream Sandwich Cake" it looks AMAZING - so I am guessing this will be a keeper. Plus, no baking

And now I shall be dreaming of Snickers all day long!

Hope everyone has a great day!!

 

[wildernessDad]

And now I shall be dreaming of Snickers all day long!

Hope everyone has a great day!!

Wow, that's a great shot of the lobby. Do you have a hi-res version that I might be able to have?

 

[sleepydog25]

Many congrats to Sleepydog and Luv !!!!!!​

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Such a cute picture (as the others have been, as well)! Thanks again, Lodgers-in-Arms! You have been amazing supporters.

Today, we checked out of the Villas and into CL in the Lodge. Wow. What a lovely room with a great view of both the Contemporary and GF. Trees block most of MK, though we can see Space Mountain; however, Wishes tonight at 10 should be spectacular. We'll be toasting with champagne!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Wow, that's a great shot of the lobby. Do you have a hi-res version that I might be able to have?

Thanks WD! If you go to this link and right click on the photo I believe I have unlocked it for downloading. Feel free to do so! If you have any trouble let me know and I'll check the settings again.

Lodge photo

 

[jimmytammy]

We are going on our 1st cruise!! We booked(through horselover, Julie, thanks for all your help, answering questions, holding our hands and putting up with us in general)a Disney Cruise for Oct. 2014 on the Fantasy for 7 nights in the Western Caribbean. We are really excited. We struggled with going on a 5 night double dip to CC, but it was early Oct., and we really like going to WDW for F&W fest mid Oct., so we are combining one week at WDW following the cruise. Then we we will be using our pts. for BWV.

 

[jimmytammy]

And now I shall be dreaming of Snickers all day long!

Hope everyone has a great day!!

Love this pic!!
Showed it to TammyNC and Capt.D last night and got some big smiles out of it

 

[rfassett]

Thanks WD! If you go to this link and right click on the photo I believe I have unlocked it for downloading. Feel free to do so! If you have any trouble let me know and I'll check the settings again.

Lodge photo

KAY4DISNEY, I hope you will forgive me if I took too much liberty, but I could not help myself. I just had to scroll through all of those pictures. Amazing photography! Thanks for the fix!

 

[rfassett]

We are going on our 1st cruise!! We booked(through horselover, Julie, thanks for all your help, answering questions, holding our hands and putting up with us in general)a Disney Cruise for Oct. 2014 on the Fantasy for 7 nights in the Western Caribbean. We are really excited. We struggled with going on a 5 night double dip to CC, but it was early Oct., and we really like going to WDW for F&W fest mid Oct., so we are combining one week at WDW following the cruise. Then we we will be using our pts. for BWV.

Woohoo! Congratulations Jimmy! How cool is that!

 

[sleepydog25]

We are going on our 1st cruise!! We booked(through horselover, Julie, thanks for all your help, answering questions, holding our hands and putting up with us in general)a Disney Cruise for Oct. 2014 on the Fantasy for 7 nights in the Western Caribbean. We are really excited. We struggled with going on a 5 night double dip to CC, but it was early Oct., and we really like going to WDW for F&W fest mid Oct., so we are combining one week at WDW following the cruise. Then we we will be using our pts. for BWV.

We send our congratulations from Cabanas on the Dream! We are on, have eaten, and just waiting for our room to open at 1:30. You will love cruising--it is rather like doing concierge for four days or in your case seven days. In the immortal words of Bugs Bunny: "Bon Voy-ahjee!"

 

[DisneyFreaks]

Mr. & Mrs. sleepydog25! Has a nice ring to it doesn't it? Glad your special day went as magical as planned. Enjoy your cruise and congratulations again!

 

[twokats]

We are going on our 1st cruise!! We booked(through horselover, Julie, thanks for all your help, answering questions, holding our hands and putting up with us in general)a Disney Cruise for Oct. 2014 on the Fantasy for 7 nights in the Western Caribbean. We are really excited. We struggled with going on a 5 night double dip to CC, but it was early Oct., and we really like going to WDW for F&W fest mid Oct., so we are combining one week at WDW following the cruise. Then we we will be using our pts. for BWV.

You will love the Fantasy. We will be on her again in April of '14 for our at that time 6th cruise.

 

[Muushka]

We are going on our 1st cruise!! We booked(through horselover, Julie, thanks for all your help, answering questions, holding our hands and putting up with us in general)a Disney Cruise for Oct. 2014 on the Fantasy for 7 nights in the Western Caribbean. We are really excited. We struggled with going on a 5 night double dip to CC, but it was early Oct., and we really like going to WDW for F&W fest mid Oct., so we are combining one week at WDW following the cruise. Then we we will be using our pts. for BWV.

Whoa Jimmy! Welcome to the dark side!!!!

I think you made a great choice and I can't wait to hear how much you loved it!!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Love this pic!!
Showed it to TammyNC and Capt.D last night and got some big smiles out of it

KAY4DISNEY, I hope you will forgive me if I took too much liberty, but I could not help myself. I just had to scroll through all of those pictures. Amazing photography! Thanks for the fix!

Thanks rfassett - glad you enjoyed!

 

[jimmytammy]

We send our congratulations from Cabanas on the Dream! We are on, have eaten, and just waiting for our room to open at 1:30. You will love cruising--it is rather like doing concierge for four days or in your case seven days. In the immortal words of Bugs Bunny: "Bon Voy-ahjee!"

Patrick
I realize you and Chris are out to sea, but I hope your honeymoon continues to bring you both fond memories as you start this journey together.

 

[jimmytammy]

Thanks for all the nice words folks about cruising, we are really looking forward to it!

 

[Muushka]

Thanks WD! If you go to this link and right click on the photo I believe I have unlocked it for downloading. Feel free to do so! If you have any trouble let me know and I'll check the settings again.

Lodge photo

Oh Kat, as always, the BEST photos on the Dis!

We are proud of our Kat!

I sent you link to Mr Muush so that he can drool too

 

[jimmytammy]

If you are tuning in to the groupies these days, please forgive me for being a day late...

So you get and extra big and bold

Happy Birthday Oshawa!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Wow, that's a great shot of the lobby. Do you have a hi-res version that I might be able to have?

I lurked in your photos of WL as well, amazing shots. I say we vote you our official WL groupie photographer