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

[jorel]

Best resort for christmas

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hi everyone! Can't believe it's been over 2 months since I've been on here. Things have been crazy. My FIL passed away a couple of weeks ago after having been sick for awhile and we moved in with MIL to help her out. Hope everyone has been doing well. The good news is that DH has surprised me with a trip in December!!!! Woo Hoo! We will be staying at Boardwalk the 14th through the 21st.

Hi DLI!

So sorry to hear about your FIL. I'm sure your MIL is very happy to have family with her at this time.

And what a sweet DH!!!

Hope your corgi's are doing great!!! Mine say hi!

 

[SAT887]

It's been slow around here the past few days. One reason for me is that my computer died. Wouldn't boot up, wouldn't shut down. Cycled power on and off a few times, and finally it maniacally began laughing at me, taunting me with "Nah, nah, na-nah, nah," and seemingly became possessed. I wanted to shoot it, but luv wouldn't let me. Finally, it began to re-initialize. . .told me "Hey, we're gonna reset your computer to its factory presets," which is geek-speak for "you just lost all your data."



On the brighter side, I had a dining review of Artist Point published online. I believe rules forbid me from mentioning the actual website since I don't believe it's a sponsor of this Disney based discussion forum, not even on the Dining threads I believe. Must be a lack of .communication on their parts. Apparently, it will hit a major social networking site in the morning, too. Anyway, the review encompasses my take on AP for our wedding dinner if you're interested.

I enjoyed your review When we go in Sept for our anniversary dinner I will be sure to ask for a window seat

 

[sleepydog25]

I enjoyed your review When we go in Sept for our anniversary dinner I will be sure to ask for a window seat

You absolutely must. Sometimes, they will seat you at the back windows which don't offer quite as nice of a view, but they are still very good seats. We usually eat early (6-ish), so getting a window seat has not been a problem. For your celebration, I would ask for a window seat off to the right which looks out over the courtyard (which you saw in the photo). It's worth waiting an extra few minutes for. Thanks for the compliment, and early congratulations to you both!

 

[SAT887]

You absolutely must. Sometimes, they will seat you at the back windows which don't offer quite as nice of a view, but they are still very good seats. We usually eat early (6-ish), so getting a window seat has not been a problem. For your celebration, I would ask for a window seat off to the right which looks out over the courtyard (which you saw in the photo). It's worth waiting an extra few minutes for. Thanks for the compliment, and early congratulations to you both!

We have a 5:30 ADR We eat early especially when our 2 & 4 year old are in tow! The restaurant looks beautiful and should be a great place to celebrate. Also, thank you I will try and post some pictures that week to help everyone get their lodge fix!

 

[rusafee1183]

Happy Friday all! I'm supposed to go running tonight, but wore my 'going out' outfit to work today in hopes to talk some people into happy hour instead

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

Boy, I didn't realize that there was such a severe penalty for admitting to being a bad groupie.

Heather, as much as we would like to come to Pittsburgh on the 10th, we just have too, too many irons in the fire right now. We are monitoring Homer very closely and we believe he will be having surgery imminently. This weekend is Rebecca's and my 40th. The 10th is her birthday. We are planning our trip at end of August. Rebecca is starting the planning stage for the annual used book sale that she is chairwoman of which takes place at the end of September which we will have done for the last 14 years to support the local library. I am scheduled for a heart ablation in October which has a high probability of coming home a couple days later with a pacemaker. And I have a lot of work to do in between all of this. So we will have to pass this time.

Wilderness Dad - so, so sorry to hear about your friend. You are in my prayers.

Bagsmom - you and your friend continue in my prayers.

I totally understand, I know that this has been a trying time for a lot of the Groupies and we can reschedule another time when things are looking up for everyone. When we can all celebrate life together!

Thanks, everyone, for your kindness and prayers for my friend. I'm still sort of just lurking around on here. My friend's husband has told me they are now at the stage of waiting for God to come and get her. I talked to her on the phone and she could only whisper, with great effort.

It's a very strange and sad time right now. It is hard to take any joy in anything, knowing what is happening at her house, to her children, husband, and parents....

Please continue your prayers, and know that I appreciate them, so much.

Still praying for your friend Bagsmom. I always feel like this when someone close to me is going through something awful. It makes you feel bad for being happy, or guilty when something goes your way. Plus, it makes me paranoid that when something so awful happens to good people that I will "be next" or something. We're here for you when you want to talk

Hi everyone! Can't believe it's been over 2 months since I've been on here. Things have been crazy. My FIL passed away a couple of weeks ago after having been sick for awhile and we moved in with MIL to help her out. Hope everyone has been doing well. The good news is that DH has surprised me with a trip in December!!!! Woo Hoo! We will be staying at Boardwalk the 14th through the 21st.

Sorry about your FIL DLI. That's very sweet that you moved in with your MIL, and that is awesome that your DH planned a trip for you. I'm sure it's needed after the past few months!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

So sorry about you FIL, I am sure your MIL is glad of your support.

We will just miss you on your December trip. Kati and I leave the afternoon of the 14th!! But have a great time anyway! I know you will.

Thanks! Sorry we will miss you!

Hi DLI!

So sorry to hear about your FIL. I'm sure your MIL is very happy to have family with her at this time.

And what a sweet DH!!!

Hope your corgi's are doing great!!! Mine say hi!

Thanks Kathy. Our corgis say hello too and they are doing fine. They seem to have settled down now and are getting adjusted to their new home.

Sorry about your FIL DLI. That's very sweet that you moved in with your MIL, and that is awesome that your DH planned a trip for you. I'm sure it's needed after the past few months!

Thank you! You are right, the trip is needed!

So it hit me today that we are going. We were in a book store and they were playing Disney music. The song from Sleeping Beauty came on and it hit me and I almost started to cry. So excited. Got my dining reservations done already. Of course Whispering Canyon is one of them!

 

[bagsmom]

Rusafee -- paranoia -- oooohhhhh yeah. Big time. Scared of everything. I'm OCD anxiety woman at the best of times and I am way messed up over all this. Scared that every bump and bruise is something bad, lurking. And very guilty feeling at the idea of enjoying anything right now. I think all this is a normal reaction, though. She is now on a morphine drip, so she is free of the pain, which is good. I know she is going somewhere wonderful.

Thanks for all the good thoughts. I'm out here, reading about everyone's vacation plans and such. It is a fun distraction.

Sleepy and Luv -- your wedding news and pictures are an especially lovely way for me to remember that there are many moments of happiness out there!

Was it Wilderness Dad who will be speaking at his best friend's memorial tomorrow? I am thinking of you!

Hugs and thanks to one and all

 

[Corinne]

Jimmy thanks for the info on Celebrations, I am going to check it out!

Julie it's OK to stay at another resort we still love you!

DLI happy to see you, but so sorry to hear about your FIL, prayers to you and your family.


OK, (sort of) does anyone know the Chip and Dale "spicy Mickey mix" they sell at the World? Well, I'm addicted.

I just found an unopened bag in the cabinet, and I am one happy girl. It's the little things right?

 

[sleepydog25]

We have a 5:30 ADR We eat early especially when our 2 & 4 year old are in tow! The restaurant looks beautiful and should be a great place to celebrate. Also, thank you I will try and post some pictures that week to help everyone get their lodge fix!

That's a great time to dine there as it's never crowded. I would think they could get you a window seat, especially if you tell them of the special occasion. I don't know your tastes, but for my money, it's hard to go wrong with the smoky Portobello soup, the cedar plank salmon, and the cobbler. The other dishes are wonderful, but those are the holy trinity at AP. We'll all be waiting for pics!!

 

[jimmytammy]

horselover
Dont feel bad, i have been doing my share of staying at those "other" resorts, and I havent been banned yet, though I expect it anyday now but I am trying to redeem myself by admitting to staying at VWL soon again in Dec.

Sleepy
Stop, you are making me hungry

DLI
Prayers for you and your family on your loss

 

[jimmytammy]

Thank you for the colorful welcome!!! It was hard coming up with a tag name, but as it says Mickey Mouse does rule. I can honestly say I was one of those kiddos watching the "Wonderful World of Disney" every Sunday night praying they would show WDW and saying "I want to go there" as I could barely talk! That mouse tends to run my life

We must be close to the same age cause I was the same way on Sun night

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies jorel!!!!

 

[SAT887]

That's a great time to dine there as it's never crowded. I would think they could get you a window seat, especially if you tell them of the special occasion. I don't know your tastes, but for my money, it's hard to go wrong with the smoky Portobello soup, the cedar plank salmon, and the cobbler. The other dishes are wonderful, but those are the holy trinity at AP. We'll all be waiting for pics!!

That cobbler is the main reason I don't want to get a special cake!! I like the look of the menu - but good to know you can't go wrong with those items

 

[blossomz]

welcome home jorel,

 

[horselover]

Julie it's OK to stay at another resort we still love you!

horselover
Dont feel bad, i have been doing my share of staying at those "other" resorts, and I havent been banned yet, though I expect it anyday now but I am trying to redeem myself by admitting to staying at VWL soon again in Dec.

DLI
Prayers for you and your family on your loss

Thanks Corrine & JT! I wish now we were staying at the Lodge in Dec. This year will be our first time staying at BCV for Christmas. DH is the only one in the family that hasn't had the opportunity to stay there yet & he wants to try it out. Little does he know in the back of my mind I'm wondering what chance I might have of getting a wait list to come through at VWL.

DLI - my condolences to you & your family as well.

Under 30 days til cruising! Not that I'm counting.

Have a good weekend groupies!

 

[DisneyFreaks]

Please continue your prayers, and know that I appreciate them, so much.

My heart aches for you bagsmom. I am experiencing something very similar with a special friend of my own right now. Please know I am still praying for your friend as well.

And sleepydog25 your pictures were lovely. Thanks so much for sharing them here. Best wishes again to you both!

 

[bagsmom]

My heart aches for you bagsmom. I am experiencing something very similar with a special friend of my own right now. Please know I am still praying for your friend as well.

And sleepydog25 your pictures were lovely. Thanks so much for sharing them here. Best wishes again to you both!

Hugs and prayers back to you!

 

[MMrules]

We must be close to the same age cause I was the same way on Sun night

I will give you a hint....I was 1 when WDW opened

 

[DiznyDi]

Hi Groupies
Its been a few days since I've been online - my what busy lives you all lead!
First: WELCOME to all the new Groupies that have joined in our daily banter! So happy to have you here and get a glimpse into what you do in the 'real world'.

Twinkle should be in our favorite place! Have a great time! Looking forward to seeing your outstanding photos of your trip!

Congratulation Julie on your wait list! Even though you're staying at BWV, we won't hold that against you. I think maybe our trips overlap in October? Would love to meet up with you again, if even for only a moment to say hello. Might overlap in December, too.

Kathy, I think you and Kati will be there same as us. Must meet up to give your Kati a big hug! Such an inspiration! I so enjoy seeing her posts and those of her friends on FB.

DLI, our sympathies to you on the passing of your FIL. I believe we may have met him when the Groupies got together for breakfast at Whispering Canyon a while back. DDad and I will be at VWL Dec 13-22. Maybe we can arrange a time to get together for a quick hello, too?

Thinking of you bagsmom, as God calls your friend home. Lifting you in prayer for peace and comfort.

rusafee, great news about your DH! What a new and exciting time for him! I just paid my radiologists bill......
About August 10, DDad and I have it on our calendar. I'm not certain who all was planning to come. Lets see if others are still available, if not, then lets reschedule at a later date when rfassett and Rebecca are able to join us.

Sleepy/Sly, I've very much enjoyed the photos you've posted! Nothing like a good wedding to get my tear ducts all overworked. I need to go and read your review - haven't done that yet.

JT, I can't think of anyone with more passion than you to write about our beloved Ranger Stan. I would encourage you to put your thoughts to paper and let your heart lead.

We've had some German relatives visiting; two sisters 15 and 16. We took a day to go up to Presque Isle on Lake Erie - PA side and see the lighthouse. Also took a side trip to the Woodcock Dam. This dam is 1 mile across and is a great place to walk for exercise. Folks walk their dogs, kids ride their bikes, and young moms are pushing strollers. Fortunately it was only in the mid-70's, otherwise this would have been a very hot walk. A nice dinner afterward at the Safari Bar completed our touring. Before heading home, we just had to stop at the spillway at Pymatuning Lake and feed the u-g-l-y carp. This is quite a site to see and can't be reasonable explained. You really do need to see it to believe it. We went with 9 loaves of bread in tow that was devoured in less than 4 minutes!

Wishing all our Groupie friends a fun and sun-filled week-end!