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Hi Diane :wave: We will miss not seeing you this year.



Doh! I just remembered we are probably going to try to go the week prior to Thanksgiving (depending on how the cruises run) so we may miss you again.:sad2:

Wait, we are just up the road from each other, I say a mini meet may be in order:thumbsup2
 
HAPPY HUMPDAY EVERYBODY!!!! OH, WE'RE HALFWAY THERE, WHOA-OH LIVIN' ON A PRAYER:goodvibes
 
I am just checking in to say Hi and give you a couple updates. :wave2:

First off, welcome to all the new groupies. And Happy, happy to those whose celebrations I may have missed. :hug:

I see some of you are elbow deep in your plans to get home.:cool1:

Rebecca and I had just an absolutely fabulous time at the Hilton Head Resort. I have determined that while there. one can be as busy as they want -or not busy at all and just enjoy the peace and calm (we did a lot of that). We had a lot of fun, really enjoyed the interaction with the CMs and met some wonderful folks. And while sitting on our second floor balcony overlooking the boardwalk and the marsh during low tide one afternoon, we watched what appeared to be hundreds and hundreds (possibly thousands) of fiddler crabs move en mass across the marsh. That is just a very small sample of the many things we saw and did while there. We will definitely return.

And in more sobering news, it has been confirmed that Homer is in Stage 4 terminal cancer. It is now showing up in his lungs. Had a good report yesterday though, it is not affecting his bones. He has to undergo one more test (next Monday) and then he will be given the green light for chemo. So far, just by the Grace of God and your prayers, he has been feeling very little effect of the cancer.

And finally, the heart ablation procedure I had scheduled for last week resulted in the total ablation of the AV NODE in my heart and I was fitted with a chunk of Titanium in my upper left chest - my newest bestest friend, my pacemaker. I am now pacemaker dependent and have not felt this good in a very, very long time. ::yes::

Have a Great Hump Day fellow Groupies!
 
Hello fellow groupies!!! :cool1: I'm in a Disney state of mind today and I finally have a little time to check in. I logged onto My Disney Experience and see we are 60 days out, I can customize our Magic Bands and Check in Online! w00t!!! Then I start reading to catch up on everyone and those of you that are closer to your trips just make me that much more excited for mine!!! :) Have a great Wednesday y'all.
 

Wait, we are just up the road from each other, I say a mini meet may be in order:thumbsup2

Yup, I think we need to make that a New Year's Resolution.

Groupie meet in the Southeast 2014!!! :cool1:


Maybe we can get another guest appearance from PA!! E??
Anyone else????:goodvibes

I am just checking in to say Hi and give you a couple updates. :wave2:

First off, welcome to all the new groupies. And Happy, happy to those whose celebrations I may have missed. :hug:

I see some of you are elbow deep in your plans to get home.:cool1:

Rebecca and I had just an absolutely fabulous time at the Hilton Head Resort. I have determined that while there. one can be as busy as they want -or not busy at all and just enjoy the peace and calm (we did a lot of that). We had a lot of fun, really enjoyed the interaction with the CMs and met some wonderful folks. And while sitting on our second floor balcony overlooking the boardwalk and the marsh during low tide one afternoon, we watched what appeared to be hundreds and hundreds (possibly thousands) of fiddler crabs move en mass across the marsh. That is just a very small sample of the many things we saw and did while there. We will definitely return.

And in more sobering news, it has been confirmed that Homer is in Stage 4 terminal cancer. It is now showing up in his lungs. Had a good report yesterday though, it is not affecting his bones. He has to undergo one more test (next Monday) and then he will be given the green light for chemo. So far, just by the Grace of God and your prayers, he has been feeling very little effect of the cancer.

And finally, the heart ablation procedure I had scheduled for last week resulted in the total ablation of the AV NODE in my heart and I was fitted with a chunk of Titanium in my upper left chest - my newest bestest friend, my pacemaker. I am now pacemaker dependent and have not felt this good in a very, very long time. ::yes::

Have a Great Hump Day fellow Groupies!

I was thinking about you and Homer the other day. I'm so sorry the cancer has spread, but what wonderful news that he is not feeling the effects of it. Prayers that his feeling good will continue.

And congratulations on your ablation and new friend, the Pacemaker! Many many years of happiness together!:goodvibes

Hello fellow groupies!!! :cool1: I'm in a Disney state of mind today and I finally have a little time to check in. I logged onto My Disney Experience and see we are 60 days out, I can customize our Magic Bands and Check in Online! w00t!!! Then I start reading to catch up on everyone and those of you that are closer to your trips just make me that much more excited for mine!!! :) Have a great Wednesday y'all.

Happy planning cahedberg!:cheer2:
 
29 days until I check in at the lodge so I am just ahead of you!

Looks like we are arriving on the same day.

All this Dec talk has me wanting to be there bad in Dec, alas, it will be 2015 before another Dec trip for us:sick:

If all goes well that will also be the next time Kati and I are there again.

We don't arrive until the 13th. DDad and I are really going to miss all of you traveling the beginning of the month! :sad1: We purchased extra DVC discounted tickets last year to use this year. By traveling later in the month we're going to get 4 trips out of 1 pass. Seemed like a good idea at the time, But I'm really going to miss all of you.

We must make a point of seeing each other once y'all arrive and before we leave late on the 14th.

I am just checking in to say Hi and give you a couple updates. :wave2:

I see some of you are elbow deep in your plans to get home.:cool1:

And finally, the heart ablation procedure I had scheduled for last week resulted in the total ablation of the AV NODE in my heart and I was fitted with a chunk of Titanium in my upper left chest - my newest bestest friend, my pacemaker. I am now pacemaker dependent and have not felt this good in a very, very long time. ::yes::

Have a Great Hump Day fellow Groupies!

We have most of our dining planned and a few days of fastpass+, but we are just glad to be able to stay at the lodge for our Dec trip. We usually have to split between SSR and AKL, Kati is on :cloud9:.

Glad you and your new bestest friend are getting along well. Keep it up.

Hello fellow groupies!!! :cool1: I'm in a Disney state of mind today and I finally have a little time to check in. I logged onto My Disney Experience and see we are 60 days out, I can customize our Magic Bands and Check in Online! w00t!!! Then I start reading to catch up on everyone and those of you that are closer to your trips just make me that much more excited for mine!!! :) Have a great Wednesday y'all.

Kati and I received our Magic Bands today!!! She was so happy. Just 27 days until she can try hers out!


I had a bone density test last week and they said my left leg is stable, so I do not have to worry about it doing a sudden break like I had in April. I had my mammogram Tuesday and my doctor said everything was clear so I do not have to do anything else til next year!!

Our part of Texas has had some good rain in the past two weeks, and today was a little nippy. We have our first chance of frost tonight, but later in the week we will be back up in the 70's. Never know around here.

Hope everyone has a good week.
 
Welcome dumbo33 and glamdring! This is the friendliest place on the DIS where the only requirement to be a Groupie is to love the Lodge (and a small payment to moi on the side, say, $50. . .that's fine ;)). Grab a rocker, set a spell, and sip on your favorite drink (spittoon optional).

Been busy here doing long-term subbing at the middle school for a teacher whose husband is quite ill, thus I've not been around this thread much of late. I see there are lots of trips and a mention of a mini-meet in our neck of the woods. Luv and I are in! Speaking of trips, it looks as though our next visit to the World will be 3-9 Aug 2014. Since my youngest (who will be 14 by then) has never been to BLT, our plan is to snag a room there if possible. In the interim, we are booked at our beloved Lodge.

One final note in case anyone missed it: we have a whopping four (4) points available to donate to someone should you need them with the only caveat being the points must be used by 31 January. We would hate them to go to waste if anyone could use the points.

Off to get ready for work!
 
Hey all and Happy Friday!!

Whats for breakfast? Me, I could go for a jalapeno stuffed pretzel, Dole Whip and a veggie egg roll from MK:thumbsup2

Whats hitting your WDW tastes these days?:goodvibes
 
We'll, since I had stomach surgery 2 weeks ago and have been eating only pudding, yogurt, cottage cheese, broth and jello, just about anything sounds good :)
I'd really enjoy a pumpkin spice funnel cake though. Or maybe some corn dog nuggets from Casey's.
 
Di...I'm hoping your recovery from surgery is fast and complete!


TGIF Groupies!!! :cool1:
 
I had a bone density test last week and they said my left leg is stable, so I do not have to worry about it doing a sudden break like I had in April. I had my mammogram Tuesday and my doctor said everything was clear so I do not have to do anything else til next year!!

Awesome news twokats!!! :banana::banana::banana:

We'll, since I had stomach surgery 2 weeks ago and have been eating only pudding, yogurt, cottage cheese, broth and jello, just about anything sounds good :)
I'd really enjoy a pumpkin spice funnel cake though. Or maybe some corn dog nuggets from Casey's.

Speedy recovery Di!!
 
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:sad2:

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:woohoo:

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

they got me movin!
 
Di
Tammy was asking had I heard anything form you on surgery, and I was completely oblivious too it:confused3 I think that night at TOTWL, I couldnt hear well(plus my hearing is not so great anymore)so I missed that totally. Hope you make a speedy recovery!!:hug:
 
Can someone plz assist me? I have a stay next week at the VWL for a studio. Does anyone one know the room number(s) with the "dumpster" view and the room without a balcony, so I can do my best to avoid them at check-in. Also, should I do on-line check in ???
 
Can someone plz assist me? I have a stay next week at the VWL for a studio. Does anyone one know the room number(s) with the "dumpster" view and the room without a balcony, so I can do my best to avoid them at check-in. Also, should I do on-line check in ???

I believe the studio without a balcony is 4533.

Here's a link to the maps posted on DVCNews. The dumpsters are at the end of the building so the studios that would have the view are 2560, 2562, 3560,3562, 4560 and 4562.

http://www.dvcnews.com/index.php/resorts/villas-at-wilderness-lodge/maps-a-photos

Can't really help with online check-in. I've started using it more but it never seems any faster for me than regular check in. Many people report getting greeted with their packets upon arrival though which would be nice.
 
WELCOME Nakkira and murphy7573! Always a pleasure to have new folks join our little thread in cyberspace!

Thanks Groupies for your well wishes. I'm well on the road to recovery. I intentionally planned this surgery between my Disney trips; the first to put me into a positive mental state for the forthcoming surgery and our December trip falls on the heels of my 8 week recuperation period. So despite not having a whole lot to eat right now, I have something to look forward to. Bread, meat, alcohol and caffeine are added to my diet the week we depart for Florida :cool1:

Technically I had fundoplication surgery with nissen and hiatal hernia repair. I won't bore you with the details. I've not had a 'voice' since returning from our trip to Aulani in February. Seems the acid from my stomach burnt my vocal chords rendering me speechless. I further aspirated the same acid into my lungs leaving me with severe persistent asthma. The hope is that my voice will return - which it is doing already - and that the asthma will simply go away now that the cause of my difficulties has been corrected. Whew. 59 has not been a very good year for me. 60 can only get better :)

Enjoy your week-end! Ohio is cool with nearly all of the Fall leaves on the ground. DDad is working on that today. Probably tomorrow too.
 
Hey Groupies! Long time no "see"! :wave2:

How has everyone been?
Hi Heather :wave: Good, you? :goodvibes
Looks like we are arriving on the same day.



If all goes well that will also be the next time Kati and I are there again.



We must make a point of seeing each other once y'all arrive and before we leave late on the 14th.



We have most of our dining planned and a few days of fastpass+, but we are just glad to be able to stay at the lodge for our Dec trip. We usually have to split between SSR and AKL, Kati is on :cloud9:.

Glad you and your new bestest friend are getting along well. Keep it up.



Kati and I received our Magic Bands today!!! She was so happy. Just 27 days until she can try hers out!


I had a bone density test last week and they said my left leg is stable, so I do not have to worry about it doing a sudden break like I had in April. I had my mammogram Tuesday and my doctor said everything was clear so I do not have to do anything else til next year!!

Our part of Texas has had some good rain in the past two weeks, and today was a little nippy. We have our first chance of frost tonight, but later in the week we will be back up in the 70's. Never know around here.

Hope everyone has a good week.
that's great medical news :thumbsup2

We'll, since I had stomach surgery 2 weeks ago and have been eating only pudding, yogurt, cottage cheese, broth and jello, just about anything sounds good :)
I'd really enjoy a pumpkin spice funnel cake though. Or maybe some corn dog nuggets from Casey's.

Oh my Di, Wishing you a speedy recovery :hug:
 
Wishing all who are dealing with health issues speedy recoveries. I live with chronic back pain and reading trip plans and reports cheer me up, especially when they are at my beloved WL! I have been trying to get back there for the past 2 summers and am hoping that the 3rd time is the charm this August!
I have read that room requests are not as important with the villas as they are with the lodge, and some people have said that the balconies on the 5th floor are solid and make the space seem a little more closed off, but is there any other reason I should request 4th floor instead of 5th? Thanks in advance for any info. Also, if anyone hears about possible refurbishments at the villas in 2014, I would love to know that too.
Thanks groupies!
 
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