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

[sleepydog25]

Just watched "Walt, The Man Behind The Myth" on the tube. That story never gets old. Thanks Walt and Company.

Well, in thirteen hours we will be heading to the airport and reach the Lodge by 7 tomorrow night.

Don't know how much I will get to sit with you all over the next week and a half and I see Berta has a birthday coming up - so Happy Birthday, Berta. Hope it is magical.

And for the the rest of you, enjoy your days and my prayer is that each day will be one of peace and tranquility (in other words, magical) for each and every one of you!

Talk soon!

Have that special DVR'd. Have a great time!

 

[Muushka]

Just watched "Walt, The Man Behind The Myth" on the tube. That story never gets old. Thanks Walt and Company.

Well, in thirteen hours we will be heading to the airport and reach the Lodge by 7 tomorrow night.

Don't know how much I will get to sit with you all over the next week and a half and I see Berta has a birthday coming up - so Happy Birthday, Berta. Hope it is magical.

And for the the rest of you, enjoy your days and my prayer is that each day will be one of peace and tranquility (in other words, magical) for each and every one of you!

Talk soon!

I hope your vacation is a wonderful, magical one.

 

[Happydinks]

HD, please let us know how your cruise is! Tips are welcome (as we are going on it in June). Have fun!

Thank you! 12 hours and counting! Since this will be the second Dream cruise - I'll have a better lay of the land - and let you know when we get back!

We don't have access to ANYTHING when we leave - all we have are cell phones that make calls - no text, no internet - so basically we go "unplugged" for the next two weeks. It's a little weird the first couple of days - then very freeing!

 

[twokats]

Thank you! 12 hours and counting! Since this will be the second Dream cruise - I'll have a better lay of the land - and let you know when we get back!

We don't have access to ANYTHING when we leave - all we have are cell phones that make calls - no text, no internet - so basically we go "unplugged" for the next two weeks. It's a little weird the first couple of days - then very freeing!

We turn all our phones off the minute the ship leaves port. I love it and I don't mind telling everyone I cannot be contacted during that time.

Have a great time. I have Fantasy'ed but not Dream'ed yet.

 

[stopher1]

Welcome back Stopher. How did you like the ship? Explorer, right? Glad you had a good cruise.

It was wonderful Muush - but long story (for another time & place) we did not go on the Explorer. We went on the Magic - yes the DCL Magic - and hit the western Caribbean instead of Bermuda. Ask me about it another time and I'll share. In a nutshell though - it truly lived up to its' name.

 

[jimmytammy]

For those heading out on trips, have a great time!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Berta!!!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Happydinks, wishing you the best cruise ever! Enjoy the sun, the ship and have great fun! Then come back and tell us all about it.

Ron, you should be at the Lodge now. May you relax in the peace and serenity found at our favorite place. Sit a spell in the rockers and think of us.

Enjoy your week-end, Groupies!

 

[twokats]

This is a sad day here in Texas.
Our icon "Big Tex" at our Texas State Fair burned today. They celebrated his 60th birthday at this years fair.

Don't know if this news will reach any of your states, but this is a huge news item here, especially for us since we are in the metroplex area of Dallas.

Luckily I was able to see him when DH took me to the fair last week. This is the last weekend of this years fair. As I said a sad day for Texas.

 

[Muushka]

I'm so sorry 2Kats, about your icon burning. I had to look it up so I would know what you are talking about. Sad.
I'm glad you were able to see it this year.

 

[jimmytammy]

Twokats
Sorry to hear your news. I never have seen him personally but remember seeing him through the years off and on.

BTW, your Cowboys are in our neck of the woods playing the Panthers this Sun.

 

[MiaSRN62]

It was wonderful Muush - but long story (for another time & place) we did not go on the Explorer. We went on the Magic - yes the DCL Magic - and hit the western Caribbean instead of Bermuda. Ask me about it another time and I'll share. In a nutshell though - it truly lived up to its' name.

I read your blog and loved Christopher ! Glad you had a wonderful time.

Happydinks ! Have an AWESOME time on the DREAM !!!! WOOOT !

Happy birthday BERTA !

rfassett....I was so upset I missed Walt the Man Behind the Myth !!!

 

[DiznyDi]

I, too, Kathy am sorry to hear your news.

We have a similar 'legend'; Mr. Jing-A-Ling.....on Halle's 7th floor he'll be looking for you to turn the key. Every year at Christmastime Mr. Jing-A-Ling would be a public character persona. Our children met him once while Christmas shopping in Cleveland - or at least a younger version of the original. Mr. Jing-A-Ling has passed away, yesterday, I believe. Halle's (a large department store) is no longer in business and with his passing, so ends an era. .....


On another note, Happy Birthday Berta! I hope your enjoy your day in a most amazing way!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Yes, include us in on this meet! I look forward to finally meeting Maria!!

YAAAAAYY !
Here's the kicker.....haven't booked the room yet but looking at AKL ($215 standard view) or Dolphin. I have OKW booked for Dec 17 & 18---I am OUTTA POINTS until March 1 after that !!!! So I'm on a cash basis this trip mostly. I'm leaning towards Dolphin because they have a $159 Nurse's rate. But whereever I stay, I will find my way to you both (Di and Muushka !!!!).
The 13th would be best for me----but even the 14th will work. We have friends coming in from a cruise out of Ft Lauderdale around 6 pm on the 13th. But hubby and I will be free/alone all day on Thurs the 13th. We are winging this trip big time. Just booked airfare and car rental 2 days ago. We will leave WDW early on Sat the 15h (around 7-8 am ?). We have a 3.5 hr drive to Tallahassee. Come back to WDW on Monday Dec 17 around noon. Muushka...I will PM you my cell number. Di, I still have yours as well
PS: oh, and I need more points....just sayin' !!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

This is a sad day here in Texas.
Our icon "Big Tex" at our Texas State Fair burned today. They celebrated his 60th birthday at this years fair.

Don't know if this news will reach any of your states, but this is a huge news item here, especially for us since we are in the metroplex area of Dallas.

Luckily I was able to see him when DH took me to the fair last week. This is the last weekend of this years fair. As I said a sad day for Texas.

That is sad news...sorry to hear Kathy

 

[Kathymford]

PS: oh, and I need more points....just sayin' !!!!

Story of my DIS-life.

 

[jimmytammy]

Story of my DIS-life.

Me too

BTW, 43 days to go, just sayin

 

[twokats]

I'm so sorry 2Kats, about your icon burning. I had to look it up so I would know what you are talking about. Sad.
I'm glad you were able to see it this year.

He has been at the fair since before I was born.

Twokats
Sorry to hear your news. I never have seen him personally but remember seeing him through the years off and on.

BTW, your Cowboys are in our neck of the woods playing the Panthers this Sun.

Not as big on the Cowboys as my kids are. But they are our team!!

I, too, Kathy am sorry to hear your news.

We have a similar 'legend'; Mr. Jing-A-Ling.....on Halle's 7th floor he'll be looking for you to turn the key. Every year at Christmastime Mr. Jing-A-Ling would be a public character persona. Our children met him once while Christmas shopping in Cleveland - or at least a younger version of the original. Mr. Jing-A-Ling has passed away, yesterday, I believe. Halle's (a large department store) is no longer in business and with his passing, so ends an era. .....

They have promised he will be back next year. Some people think it won't be the same, but DH and I think differently.

That is sad news...sorry to hear Kathy

Thanks all. It was hard seeing the fire and then just the metal frame, but things happen.

 

[stopher1]

I read your blog and loved Christopher ! Glad you had a wonderful time.

Thanks Maria! There's definitely more to come. I'm trying to get another couple of installments ready for Sunday & Monday. I can think of at least 4 or 5 more on the cruise alone, but we'll see how it goes.

 

[Corinne]

Now if only there would be some NHL hockey.

LOL, DLI, I know, my guys are pretty restless about it. I actually prefer college hockey......watching UNH vs BU right now!