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

[Granny]

I swore I was never going to be one of those pet parents who dumps tons of money into a pet.....

He had his surgery yesterday at the University of Penn vet clinic and is wearing the "cone of shame". the hard part is giving him eye drops.

I've renamed him S.S. Hobbes in honor of the cruise I was planning with that cash...

Oh well, gotta love our fur babies.

Eliza...you know you've come to the right place with so many animal lovers on this thread that will understand your decision. I have to admit that we had surgery done on our dog a couple of years ago. It's just hard to think "he's just a pet" when they are so much a part of the family.

As for VGF points, you can reserve at 7 months...we just had the opportunity to do so but decided to stay at BWV instead on our next trip. But VGF was available...hopefully the high point per night cost will discourage everyone from booking there all the time!

 

[Granny]

For once, we were able to make a CM feel special.

Jimmy...don't sell yourself short. I know you guys go out of your way to show the CM's how they are appreciated. One need look no further than the nice conversations and gift you gave to Ranger Stan to see what a gracious person you are!

 

[jimmytammy]

Di and Dad, way to go!!

Eliza, understand on the pet deal, we recently forked out 3K on our "miraclekitty" but she is with us today, and shouldnt be, so money is no object when it comes to our loved ones, as you say, even the furry ones

Granny, now Im blushing, thank you for those kind words

 

[jimmytammy]

We walked a country mile from BCV to HS, but beat the boat, we saw it turning corner from Epcot to BWV, I told T we would beat it(sure am glad we did, or I would still be hearing it from her and Capt.D)

We rode Star Tours with FP, GMR, saw Indy show with Will and Liz, finally got a jalepeno cheese stuffed pretzel, drank down a PB&J milkshake from 50s lounge, and enjoyed overall ambiance of HS. I cant say park was unusually crowded, but feel for those who have never been to WDW before and arrive with no FPs scheduled. We missed it by 1 day of getting FPplus, but no biggie. But TSM for ex, FPs gone in 10 mins everyday this week! Once it is on even playing field it should be good, but right now, stinks if you dont have em

Headed to Epcot later and rode JIYI, got some popcorn and saw Pointer Sisters. Let me say, those ladies still know how to get an audience moving. We saw little ol ladies literally jumping out of their wheelchairs and dancing!
Then to Via Napoli for some tasty pizza

Today, its back to Epcot for some F&W tastings, then Cape May with Will and Liz followed by Yee Ha Bob at PO Riverside

 

[DiznyDi]

Aw Eliza, your SS Hobbes is one precious pooch! Our four-footed family members do indeed leave paw prints on our hearts. We do what we need to do because that's what families do.
Our golden blew her ACL in her knee, Yes, we fixed her, too. I told the vet I'd do 1 knee but there is no way I'm doing 4.
Pixie dust for swift and painless healing for your Hobbes.
FYI: my moms dog, Uno, was born blind in one eye - hence her name. She's now about 12 years old and has done remarkably well with only one eye.

JT, sorry about your experience with fastpass for TSM. That was our experience as well. Fortunately I'll have a Magic Band for our December trip and have already begun the process of pre-arranging our days activities.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hi Groupies! I've returned home after my brief but fun visit to WDW. It was a bit of a learning experience with the new MagicBands (um - not quite ready for full roll out IMO) and the FP+ (I'll have to get used to it and there is a benefit or two but I'm torn over it). I'm settling back in and playing catch up but wanted to say how great it was to meet up with Jimmy, Tammy and Casey. Such a lovely family and they are groupies extraordinaire taking the time for so many mini and major meets! Because of that I can now declare that I have met some Groupies!!!

Hopefully I'll get organized and will share some pictures in a few days.

Hobbes the dog, develope cataracts and needed surgery to restore his vision.

I swore I was never going to be one of those pet parents who dumps tons of money into a pet.....

He had his surgery yesterday at the University of Penn vet clinic and is wearing the "cone of shame". the hard part is giving him eye drops.

I've renamed him S.S. Hobbes in honor of the cruise I was planning with that cash...

Oh well, gotta love our fur babies.

And another person who has done the major surgery for our furry family. I can't imagine it any other way as long as it's within my means.

 

[horselover]

Groupies - just had to share. DDad and I needed just a few more VWL points so spoke with our guide yesterday. He put us on the wait list and said he would contact us when they became available. Now I know they're doing maintenance on the member web site, but I went to look for something else and was beyond startled when I see that our points are already in our account! Maybe it's just a fluke.....
We're celebrating Christmas early!

Yay! Congratulations!

In the current vernacular of our youth: OMG! How come our guide couldn't just do that?? Congrats on your points!

Seriously! I waited 3 mos. for my points.

Hobbes the dog, develope cataracts and needed surgery to restore his vision.





4500 bucks later

I swore I was never going to be one of those pet parents who dumps tons of money into a pet.....

He had his surgery yesterday at the University of Penn vet clinic and is wearing the "cone of shame". the hard part is giving him eye drops.

I've renamed him S.S. Hobbes in honor of the cruise I was planning with that cash...

Oh well, gotta love our fur babies.

Awwww poor Hobbes & to you too for that bill. I would have done the same.

 

[jimmytammy]

Kathy and Julie, glad yall made it home safely! It was great seeing you both, and all too short

Sorry yall for lack of post yesterday, had an early day as we met Will and Liz at Trails End for breakfast and Tearsa rode over with us, after a late night with Yee Ha Bob at PO. We saw his entire show and saw John Lasseter there with his family.

CaptD and I went to Epcot and did a few things with Will and Liz, mainly to see NightRanger. Going back tonight to catch the other 2 shows as the 1st is acoustic, they were good but I want to see them rock

Headed to Boma for breakfast with Will and Liz, sadly, they leave today. We have had a blast with them for sure! Later to AK then over to Epcot.

Pics will soon follow, photobucket not cooperating now

 

[jimmytammy]

John Lasseter(in hawaiian shirt)at Yee haa Bob show
Veg. Haggis from Scotland

 

[eliza61]

JT, I've got to have a groupie meet with you guys in wdw. You are having way to much fun.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Granny]

Jimmy...thanks for the continuous pix. Looks like you guys are having a blast!

I have to show my ignorance though...what or who is Yee Haa Bob?

 

[Corinne]

Hi Groupies! I've missed you! I've been having a tough time at work and have not felt like doing anything when I come home but veg.

JT loving your photos, looks like you are having a blast!

Eliza hope your precious pooch Hobbes has a speedy recovery

Di and Dad congrats on the additional points!

 

[jimmytammy]

Eliza, going to be here another week, no time like the the present

Granny, Yee Ha Bob performs at the Rivers Roost Lounge at Port Orleans Riverside(I believe Tues-Sat)3 shows, but the shows basically flow one into another as Bob is non-stop! It is a free, and they welcome families as he is very clean cut, but lots o laughs and sing alongs and such. Take the time to see, you wont be dissapointed

Sadly, Will and Liz had to head home yesterday, but we go in a last meal at Boma for breakfast with them, they arrived safely home around 11:30. We had some great times(as the pics show)with them and look forward to a next time!

We went to AK and went to Nemo, FP for KS, saw FOW, ate a jalepeno cheese stuffed pretzel, and enjoyed the vastness of AK. The park is starting to sink in with me, esp. since I know they are going to be adding something, anything.

Went to Epcot later and enjoyed more foods at F&W including Keilbasa in Poland, TrickNChicken and Chili Colorado at Terra and Lobster in America.
Watched NightRanger back to back shows and those guys can still rock the house. I had always wanted to see them in their heyday, but they never got big enough to tour our area, so it took me 30 yrs to finally see them. I told T its good to know no matter gray hairs, weight, slower moves, the musicianship is still there, and thats what matters. Sister Christian was even there, the drummers sister whom he wrote the song about. Last show, 4th row, awesome pics!

Today, meeting up with AnnieT and her DH at Epcot, then Brad n Tearsa a little later for dinner.

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Berta!!!!
(I am sorry, I am a day late)

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey folks
Well today, its back to Epcot, lunch at San Angel, more F&W tastings(I have gained quite a few lbs., I can tell you that)then watch Boyz2Men later. Going off property with Brad and Tearsa tonight to eat at a place called Sweet Tomatoes, one of their fave places here.

Yesterday we had some good stuff, including a frozen smores at the desserts and champagne booth. Def will get another before the week ends
Spent time with AnnieT and her DH, ate at Nine Dragons, and did some general milling around, taking in shows, etc.

Frozen SmoresHeard this guy shuffling around in landscaping at our bldg. at OKWAt least he is not of the poisonous variety!

 

[DisneyElite4]

Just checking in to say hi! We just made all of our FP+ reservations for our December trip - I have to say it was a little odd trying to determine what we would want to ride and when with our DS 1. Who knows how that will all play out!

Looks like jimmytammy and all of the other DISers are having a great time! I loved Yee Ha Bob when I was working at POR! I used to stay after work a few times just to watch him.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hobbes the dog, develope cataracts and needed surgery to restore his vision.





4500 bucks later

I swore I was never going to be one of those pet parents who dumps tons of money into a pet.....

He had his surgery yesterday at the University of Penn vet clinic and is wearing the "cone of shame". the hard part is giving him eye drops.

I've renamed him S.S. Hobbes in honor of the cruise I was planning with that cash...

Oh well, gotta love our fur babies.

Yes, we have learned never to say "Never."

 

[bobbiwoz]

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[jimmytammy]

I feel like I am repeating myself so will just confirm that we did all the things that I said we would do yesterday, but will add, Boyz2Men were outstanding. I knew a few of their songs, but that time in music was when we were raising small ones, and the radio didnt get a lot of listening too.

Today, headed to MK to try and get in some things not done yet, then over to Ohana to eat more

Boyz2Men
These ducks were enjoying the pool in front of American Adventure
Baklava and Kefta pocket from Morocco
Front row seat at San Angel Inn, we were 1st ones there, that has never happened

 

[Muushka]

Happy Birthday Berta!!!!
(I am sorry, I am a day late)

I'm 2 days late! Happy Birthday Berta!!

Just checking in to say hi! We just made all of our FP+ reservations for our December trip - I have to say it was a little odd trying to determine what we would want to ride and when with our DS 1. Who knows how that will all play out!

Looks like jimmytammy and all of the other DISers are having a great time! I loved Yee Ha Bob when I was working at POR! I used to stay after work a few times just to watch him.

JT, you guys are quite the foodies! You will LOVE your cruise next year!
It's been fun seeing all of your meals and entertainment. It's like we're there with you!
I sent myself and Mr Muush an email/reminder to go to Dixie Landings to catch Yee Haw Bob

Eliza, how is Hobbes doing? Is he still in the cone of shame? Poor pup.

DisneyElite4, I am not sure we are going to pre-order our FP. Just thinking about it gives me a headache!