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

[MiaSRN62]

Happiness on your birthday eliza !

 

[Muushka]

Barb
I am so sorry about the tire deal. It stinks when you have a new car and you just cringe when that 1st mishap occurs. We purchased a new Honda Odyssey Dec. 2012 and our 1st cringe was when a tire flew from under a fellows car and hit the side on a trip back from WDW back in Mar. We were about 10 miles from home

BTW, I was in your neck of the woods on Fri. DDs fiance was buying a car and since he had to work, I went on his behalf to make the purchase.

Oh ugh Jimmy. That was a bummer too.

Hi Maria! I know you!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Welcome back Muushka and Julie !!!!
Granny....thanks so much for the Gary Sinese CP clip. Always thought he was a terrific narrator.
And Kathy....what a cute bunny under the hood !!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY GROUPIE PALS !!!​

 

[bagsmom]

I've been MIA as well! Schooltime stuff, then busy from Halloween on -- lots of various crud brought home by kids from school -- then all the holidays!

I've given myself motivation to take down my SIX Christmas trees. I am not allowed to start planning our June trip until all the Christmas stuff is put away.

But I wanted to pop in and say hello! I hope you have all had wonderful holidays. I haven't read a thing in months, so I have no real hope of catching up!

Once I fully undecorate and get kids back to school, I'll be back on and starting to get my Disney motor going!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday Eliza!!!
It seems like such a great day of the year to have been born on with a big party thrown for you every year!!


Happy New Year Groupies!

So a quick share of my exciting New Years. Water froze at the house yesterday morning. At least it's making it to the yard hydrants for the horses but nothing inside. Sigh. It's done this a couple of times before but always thawed out at some point during the day but not yesterday. However we also have a new place that we just got and are beginning a remodel that is 45 minutes away and now I started to worry about the water there. So at 8:30 last night I packed up the dogs - gave DH a hug and said Happy New Year - and headed off for the first night in the house. No furniture but I had a Keurig coffee machine and an airbed. But the airbed wouldn't hold air! I didn't want to drive back on a cold, New Years eve so out to the shop to bring in an old mattress we had put out there. But then I couldn't fit it in my Tahoe (mattress is queen size) and didn't think it would be fun struggling to get it on the roof to bring it the 100-150 yards to the house. Then I decided I could get it on the hood - not that I could see out after doing that though! But I followed the fence line out my side window and drove over the frozen lawn to the door, dragged the mattress down and wormed it over the step and threshold. All I can say is I'm sooooooo happy there's a good tree screen or the new neighbors would wonder what crazy lady was moving in! Now I had a nice hot shower and DH still has no water. I think we'll be switching spots tonight or we'll both be back and figure out if the horses will join us too. New Years has definitely changed from years ago!!

 

[twokats]

Happy New Year to all the Groupies!!!

I hope each and everyone of you had a good New Years Day and look forward to an eventful 2013

 

[DiznyDi]

Happy Birthday Eliza!
I just couldn't let the day go by without stopping in to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

 

[DiznyDi]

Nice to have you back with us Granny, Julie and Muush! Trips to the world always go by much too quickly.

Is everyone looking ahead to their December 2014 travel dates? I've at least printed out the calendar page, now if I can just decide on the dates. This year, I hope, we'll have a lake side room. I really need to hear those early morning boat horns.....

I see a few new Groupies have joined us. Welcome! Always a pleasure to welcome a new groupie to our little corner of the Dis.

We had a wonderful Christmas. Well, with the exception that I came home from our trip to the world sick. Finally beginning to feel like my old self again. DD and DSIL plus DS and DDIL were able to join us. This is the first time in 5 years that our whole family was able to be together on Christmas. Such a blessing!

DDad's father passed away a few days after Christmas so we're currently in the process of finalizing arrangements for his memorial service to be held later in the week. He was 90 and lived a full life. We'll miss him but know that he is in a far better place.

Wishing all my Groupie pals Peace, Health and Prosperity in 2013. Happy New Year!

 

[blossomz]

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!

AND>>>Happy birthday Dear Liza, Dear Liza, Dear Liza! Thinking of you!!!

 

[twokats]

Is everyone looking ahead to their December 2014 travel dates? I've at least printed out the calendar page, now if I can just decide on the dates.

DDad's father passed away a few days after Christmas so we're currently in the process of finalizing arrangements for his memorial service to be held later in the week. He was 90 and lived a full life. We'll miss him but know that he is in a far better place.

Wishing all my Groupie pals Peace, Health and Prosperity in 2013. Happy New Year!

Trying to decide if Kati and I need to do a trip in 2014 also instead of just every other year. Something to think about.

Give DDad our love and sympathies. Yes that is a good long life, but it is still hard to let go.

 

[bluecastle]

Guess what I did to start the new year? Just modified my ressie to a 2BR villa in August!! I have had the same reservation number since June 2011 (2 rooms, then 2 BR villa, then after not being able to go, 1 room, and now 2 BR villa!) and I am really hoping this trip happens!! Just had to share my excitement!!! (Changed my ticker too!)

 

[Pinkocto]

I'll be staying at your beloved Lodge for one night pre cruise in March. No parks, just enjoying the resort. I know it's not enough time but at least we'll get a taste of the place.

 

[Granny]

Hey guys, I've been AWOL a few days as I've been in bed with a nasty case of bronchitis that really laid me out. Still recovering but feeling much better.

We had a great trip to WDW, doing a lot of things that we've never done before. Included in that was the Segway tour (new for my daughters), Circue de Soleil, Christmas services in the Contemporary ballroom, and a night spent driving a golfcart around Ft Wilderness looking at the amazing Christmas decorations and displays. Truly a worthwhile evening if you guys have never done it during the holiday season. I'll post some pictures later on that I'm sure won't do it justice.

I know I missed some occasions, but I certainly have to add my best birthday wishes to Eliza...

Happy Birthday ELIZA!!!

 

[mickeymorse]

Happy New Year to all the groupies. I haven't been on the boards much the last couple years. Just trying to get back and decided I needed to pop in and say hello to everyone. Life has been busy and don't spend much social time online anymore. Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and will have a prosperous new year. We are going to the world next Friday for a quick 4 nights to run the marathon. Just my DW and I. Unfortunately we aren't staying at the lodge. We waitlisted for BCV and it came through about 3 weeks ago. We are only doing 1 park this trip and chose Epcot. We are celebrating my DWs first marathon with dinner at the Yachtsman Steakhouse. We do have a 1 bdrm booked at the lodge from Aug 19-25. I do miss the lodge. Just might have to pop over to Roaring Forks for lunch to get a taste of home.

Take care all and Happy Birthday Eliza.

 

[jimmytammy]

Diane
Please tell Rich on our behalves our deepest sympathies to him and your whole family. Losing a loved one is never easy, but it does ease the pain to know he is resting in our blessed Savior's arms, no more sickness, no more pain, just waiting on the rest of his loved ones to join him in glory someday.

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome back Granny, and glad you are recovering.

And welcome back to the long lost groupies. Just remember this...once a groupie, always a groupie. We dont let go that easy

bluecastle, we are excited with you Anytime a trip is in the works, we groupies like staying in on the action. Some of us will even volunteer to come along if you need help carrying luggage, hint, hint

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies Pinkocto!!!!

You can pack a lot in at the Lodge in one night, and relax all the while doing so. Just pull up a rocker, soak in the ambiance of it all, the music, the lanterns flickering, the crickets chirping. Great way to prepare for a cruise!

 

[DonnaL]

Hi all.....old "new" VWL groupie here....we've owned at VWL since 2001...actually bought some of the last points available in December, 2001....we still can't get over the feeling we get each time we come "home" and walk thru those front doors. I have a question for anyone who is able to answer.....our son and daughter-in-law are arriving at VWL tomorrow for their first stay as DVC owners .....we bought them 50 points resale in 2011 as a wedding gift. Between last years banked points and this years points they're in a 1 bdrm this week for 4 nights I believe.
We really would like to have a bottle of wine delivered to their room....but I can't find info anywhere if this is even possible. I did check out the Disney Florist website....but all I'm really looking for is a nice bottle of wine.....they really like some of the good Northwest wines and I know they have a dinner reservation at Artist Point.....if I can't get a bottle delivered to room....is it possible to contact Artist Point somehow and have a bottle of wine delivered to their table.... I'm quite sure they already plan to order wine at dinner. Thanks for the help anyone is able to give me!

 

[tea pot]

So a quick share of my exciting New Years. Water froze at the house yesterday morning. At least it's making it to the yard hydrants for the horses but nothing inside. Sigh. It's done this a couple of times before but always thawed out at some point during the day but not yesterday. However we also have a new place that we just got and are beginning a remodel that is 45 minutes away and now I started to worry about the water there. So at 8:30 last night I packed up the dogs - gave DH a hug and said Happy New Year - and headed off for the first night in the house. No furniture but I had a Keurig coffee machine and an airbed. But the airbed wouldn't hold air! I didn't want to drive back on a cold, New Years eve so out to the shop to bring in an old mattress we had put out there. But then I couldn't fit it in my Tahoe (mattress is queen size) and didn't think it would be fun struggling to get it on the roof to bring it the 100-150 yards to the house. Then I decided I could get it on the hood - not that I could see out after doing that though! But I followed the fence line out my side window and drove over the frozen lawn to the door, dragged the mattress down and wormed it over the step and threshold. All I can say is I'm sooooooo happy there's a good tree screen or the new neighbors would wonder what crazy lady was moving in! Now I had a nice hot shower and DH still has no water. I think we'll be switching spots tonight or we'll both be back and figure out if the horses will join us too. New Years has definitely changed from years ago!!

Oh Man Kat
What a way to start the New Year.
Hang in there Pixie Dust coming your way

We had a wonderful Christmas. Well, with the exception that I came home from our trip to the world sick. Finally beginning to feel like my old self again. DD and DSIL plus DS and DDIL were able to join us. This is the first time in 5 years that our whole family was able to be together on Christmas. Such a blessing!

DDad's father passed away a few days after Christmas so we're currently in the process of finalizing arrangements for his memorial service to be held later in the week. He was 90 and lived a full life. We'll miss him but know that he is in a far better place.

Wishing all my Groupie pals Peace, Health and Prosperity in 2013. Happy New Year!

Di
I hope your feeling better and please let Dad know he is in our prayers.
We are never really ready to say goodbye to those we love
and it can be especially hard so close to Christmas,
but I know your faith will give you hope and comfort.
May He hold you all in his arms.

 

[tea pot]

Happy Birthday eliza

]Happy New Year Groupies