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

[Granny]

Hello there fellow Groupies!

It's always nice to come back and find the gang all here, still hanging out together. I guess this board is our version of "Cheers", where everyone knows your name.

I've missed some birthdays, but I am hoping that everyone's special day was as wonderful as they are.


And I see I am in time to say

Happy Birthday Captain D!!!

I hope it's a great one.

I am in Bloomington, IN visiting my younger daughter for the weekend at IU. So I completely understand the sentiments of those who are missing their "babies" away at school. In fact, I just got texted that I need to get going to meet up with her for breakfast.

Have a wonderful day, Groupies. May the road rise up to meet you...

 

[tea pot]

Hello there fellow Groupies!
It's always nice to come back and find the gang all here, still hanging out together. I guess this board is our version of "Cheers", where everyone knows your name.

Aww Granny
that's So Perfect.....I can hear the theme song now

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey Granny
Glad you are here! We ate a meal at a dinner theater last weekend with a couple that was from Kansas City. Knew there wasnt much chance of you knowing each other, but he was nice all the same. Reminded me of you. Are all folks from MO. like this? Or just the ones I meet?

 

[Muushka]

Happy Birthday Captain D!!!

Hope it's a wonderful, fun day!!!​

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday CaptainD!!!

 

[Kathymford]

Can I just chime in that I love how nice you all are to each other? It feels so genuine. Did you all only meet on the boards?

 

[blossomz]

Happy Birthday Captain D!!!

 

[Granny]

Aww Granny
that's So Perfect.....I can hear the theme song now

One of the great sitcom theme songs, wasn't it? I remember when Dory came on this thread and asked that we all greet her like Norm, and shout DORY whenever she showed up. Or was it DODIE??? Sometimes I have short term memory issues.

Hey Granny
Glad you are here! We ate a meal at a dinner theater last weekend that was from Kansas City. Knew there wasnt much chance of you knowing each other, but he was nice all the same. Reminded me of you. Are all folks from MO. like this? Or just the ones I meet?

Well, we have a lot of nice folks just like every state in the union. I will say that the midwest is a little more laid back than some other parts of the country, but I've found people from all over are pretty nice if you get a chance to know them. And yes, I've found some not-so-nice folks from everywhere too. But I know you meant this as a very kind compliment to me, and I appreciate it Jimmy.

Can I just chime in that I love how nice you all are to each other? It feels so genuine. Did you all only meet on the boards?

Except those of us who were already related, I'd say we all met only on these boards. Seems to me that a few have brought some of their "real world" friends onto the thread from time to time, but I'm not sure how many of us knew each other before the DIS Boards. And once this thread started a few years ago, there are several of us who have gotten to know each other on this board as well as meet in person at WDW. Look at the first few posts on this thread to see some of our pictures from meets at WDW.

Feel free to hang around Kathy, and jump into the conversations...we find that for whatever reason, people who love Wilderness Lodge and VWL tend to just be really, really great people. Go figure.

 

[Muushka]

people who love Wilderness Lodge and VWL tend to just be really, really great people

I agree!

And I think another something special about people on this thread is that we love it when more people join us!
The more the merrier. Kathy, come sit with us!!

PS my one beef is that we have yet to meet Granny

 

[blossomz]

We all kind of like to think our end of the threads is something special! So we always like to welcome kindred spirits!! I still need to get myself to a meet!!

 

[Granny]

PS my one beef is that we have yet to meet Granny

That makes two beefs by my count. Still sore about the lovely sofa at VWL, aren't you?

Blossomz...you definitely need to get to a meet. They are always fun!

 

[DiznyDi]

Hey Granny - so nice you stopped in for a visit! We've missed you. It's tough when work gets in the way of the fun stuff.

tea pot you better get your bags out and start packing! These last days go by too quickly. So much to do...so little time! Have a great trip.

to those in the frenzy of getting their offspring off to school. You will get used to the quietness in the house - really. And believe it or not, its actually kind of nice.

Happy Birthday Captain D! Another year older and another year wiser. I hope you've enjoyed your special day!

Welcome Kathymford! Always nice when another Groupie joins in. Let jimmytammy know your trip dates and he'll see that they get to page 1 of the thread. It's great fun meeting up for fun and fellowship while in the World.

And to continue what Granny started, May the wind be always at your back...

 

[CaptainD]

thank ya'll it has been a good day

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Wow I have been off of here forever but I click on the last page and see all the same great people still on here. I don't think I've been on here at all in 2012! Not sure when I'll get back on but I hope everyone is doing well and I want you to know that even though I've been off of here I think of you guys often!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Jill, just looked at your amazing pictures! So jealous! I would love to go to Machu Piccu! Thanks for sharing the pictures!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

After Disney, I will be counting the days to November~once hockey season starts we will see him just about every weekend, as we like to try to see all of his games.

Oh a hockey player! Awesome. Where does he go to school?

 

[Muushka]

That makes two beefs by my count. Still sore about the lovely sofa at VWL, aren't you?

Blossomz...you definitely need to get to a meet. They are always fun!

You had to mention that, um, sofa

Bloss, I hope you can get to a meet one of these days. I remember that podcast we did with Eliza.
Need to meet these wonderful people in person!

thank ya'll it has been a good day

So Casey, what did you do today and how many years have you been here on this earth??

Wow I have been off of here forever but I click on the last page and see all the same great people still on here. I don't think I've been on here at all in 2012! Not sure when I'll get back on but I hope everyone is doing well and I want you to know that even though I've been off of here I think of you guys often!

DLI!!! Good to see you and those Corgis! Still cute as buttons.

 

[jimmytammy]

Kathy, you are welcome here anytime!

DLI, glad to see you back!

Granny, I meant exactly that, the whole time Im sitting with this fellow, he is reminding me of you, maybe I had Granny on the mind

 

[jimmytammy]

T leaves for England this afternoon. She is going to be gone for a month to visit her brother and his family. Excited for her and all the while already missing her.

 

[bagsmom]

Hello all! I haven't been on here too much lately -- crazy with everyone starting up school and activities again! Old, old kitty (almost 19) had to go to the vet. He is hyperthyroid and now on meds. Bummer -- there are other things we can do, but very, very expensive. He has had a very good, long life and hopefully the meds will buy him some more time. He is as ornery as ever, so I take that as a good sign!
Anyway, just wanted to pop by and say "Hi!" Busy, busy time!

Hope everyone is well and celebrating birthdays to the fullest!