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

[Inkmahm]

Happy Monday all,

Hey Blozzomz, glad you had a fun and safe trip. Thanks for the shout out. The old guy is doing well. He finished his first 9 day round of chemo and actually did very well, at least from my perspective (im sure he'll tell you differently. ) I think the next few weeks will probably be harder since he has no immune system whatsoever, his anc number is zero he can't be released. Evidently in a normal adult it takes about 2 weeks for your blood count numbers to rise. He has a bone marrow biopsy thursday and hopefully won't need another round of chemo. So pretty much he's just sitting there in a hospital room...."ughhh"


Here is my big moose to all the groupie men out there. Boy o' boy, not having the old guy around for the last 4 weeks has been eye opening. So to Jimmy, wildernessdad, stopher, Disneydad, Mr. muushka and all the moose-mates to us gals, think of this as your Monday Morning "thanks for putting the pixie dust" in our daily lives. You are appreciated.


Anyone going to the world soon or there as we speak, have a wonderful time....

Glad to hear your DH is doing well. We just took my FIL to the doc in Harrisburg today for his 6 week checkup after his reconnection surgery (treated for about a year for colon cancer.) He is doing very well! I hope your DH does as well with his chemo. It's a long haul, but there is light at the end of the tunnel for you. I know it. Your family remains in our prayers.

 

[Inkmahm]

Happy Birthday franandaj!!!!!!
How did I miss this?

Ditto! Hope it was happy.

Happy Belated Birthday Loribell!!!!

And I think I'm now caught up!

 

[jimmytammy]

Good choices but I need the music for the reception. What are the best songs for us to party to? I have almost the whole ceremony planned out as far as music goes I just need a song for the bridal party and groom's entrance. I currently have a list of options on my wedding planning journal which is linked at the bottom of my signature if you want to see what it is. It is my last post

I didnt see your song list but for a grand entrance in a fun setting, if you want it peppy, I cant think of a better song than Kool and the Gangs "Celebrate"

Also, got your dates changed for upcoming wedding/honeymoon

 

[jimmytammy]

9 days until Jambo GV!

You wouldnt happen to need a chaperone, just saying if you need one, I will be more than happy to provide those services. In other words, I really, really need a getaway and cant think of a better place to to do so than WDW!!

 

[DiznyDi]

We just checked into the Lodge. So peaceful... So happy to be here. AKV was nice, but it's not home like this is. The Mickey topiary has been updated with the new logo. Maintenance and new facia boards around the roof so no Flag Family now. Scheduled maintenance is to be completed by the 15th.
Our kids have landed and should be here shortly
Did I mention I'm so happy to be here?

 

[twinklebug]

We just checked into the Lodge. So peaceful... So happy to be here. AKV was nice, but it's not home like this is. The Mickey topiary has been updated with the new logo. Maintenance and new facia boards around the roof so no Flag Family now. Scheduled maintenance is to be completed by the 15th.
Our kids have landed and should be here shortly
Did I mention I'm so happy to be here?

Glad to hear you're there I adore AKV (Kidani, Jambo not as much) and despite that, changing over to VWL always gives off a feeling like a big hug when we walk in.
Enjoy your stay!

PS. Sorry to hear about the logo update on Mickey - it just won't be the same It was always an ad for DVC, but for some reason, the new logo feels like a corporate sell-out to the Disney channel and all that is pre-packed and plastic.

 

[horselover]

We just checked into the Lodge. So peaceful... So happy to be here. AKV was nice, but it's not home like this is. The Mickey topiary has been updated with the new logo. Maintenance and new facia boards around the roof so no Flag Family now. Scheduled maintenance is to be completed by the 15th.
Our kids have landed and should be here shortly
Did I mention I'm so happy to be here?

I wish we had a Like button! So happy to hear this & wish I was there with you. Have a wonderful time! We like pics!!

 

[wildernessDad]

You wouldnt happen to need a chaperone, just saying if you need one, I will be more than happy to provide those services. In other words, I really, really need a getaway and cant think of a better place to to do so than WDW!!

Sure, come on. We have 9 people in the GV. It holds 12.

 

[wildernessDad]

We just checked into the Lodge. So peaceful... So happy to be here. AKV was nice, but it's not home like this is. The Mickey topiary has been updated with the new logo. Maintenance and new facia boards around the roof so no Flag Family now. Scheduled maintenance is to be completed by the 15th.
Our kids have landed and should be here shortly
Did I mention I'm so happy to be here?

Lucky you! I know what you mean. I like VWL the best too. DW likes AKV the best, but I still love her.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

We just checked into the Lodge. So peaceful... So happy to be here. AKV was nice, but it's not home like this is. The Mickey topiary has been updated with the new logo. Maintenance and new facia boards around the roof so no Flag Family now. Scheduled maintenance is to be completed by the 15th.
Our kids have landed and should be here shortly
Did I mention I'm so happy to be here?

I am sooo happy that you are happy to be at VWL!!! Sure wish I was there too!! Enjoy the peacefulness and tranquility of the lodge!

 

[StanH]

I apologize if this has been asked, answered, or previously discussed.....

I saw in the Resorts thread, pictures of a rehabbed room. I'm just wondering if the DVC side is going to be, or has been refurbed?

Thanks!

Stan

 

[jimmytammy]

Sure, come on. We have 9 people in the GV. It holds 12.

What time do we leave?

 

[jimmytammy]

We just checked into the Lodge. So peaceful... So happy to be here. AKV was nice, but it's not home like this is. The Mickey topiary has been updated with the new logo. Maintenance and new facia boards around the roof so no Flag Family now. Scheduled maintenance is to be completed by the 15th.
Our kids have landed and should be here shortly
Did I mention I'm so happy to be here?

So happy for yall!! We are there with yall in spirit

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I apologize if this has been asked, answered, or previously discussed.....

I saw in the Resorts thread, pictures of a rehabbed room. I'm just wondering if the DVC side is going to be, or has been refurbed?

Thanks!

Stan

They received a soft goods refurb in late 2009/early 2010 I think. I might be off by a year though. Carpet, sofa and chair recover, curtains, bedspreads. And it included new TV cabinets where needed for the flat screen tv's. The DVC villas are not like the hotel rooms and not on the same rehab schedule.

 

[wildernessDad]

What time do we leave?

The plane takes off at 6:40 am from BWI.

 

[StanH]

They received a soft goods refurb in late 2009/early 2010 I think. I might be off by a year though. Carpet, sofa and chair recover, curtains, bedspreads. And it included new TV cabinets where needed for the flat screen tv's. The DVC villas are not like the hotel rooms and not on the same rehab schedule.

Thank you!

 

[jimmytammy]

The plane takes off at 6:40 am from BWI.

I will be there with bells on(in Spirit anyway)

 

[Corinne]

The plane takes off at 6:40 am from BWI.

Our plane takes off one week from today @ 6:50AM

 

[Granny]

So my wife and daughters are heading down to WDW tomorrow. They will be staying at BLT-LV for the week. I couldn't get off from work so quickly into my time at the new job. But I'm excited for them! My daughters are 23 and 21 so this will be the first time for both of them to be legal drinking age at WDW. Not a big deal, but it does mark a new phase in our lives when our daughters choose to order a glass of wine or a beer at dinner.

And at their ages, we know the windows of opportunity for all of us to vacation together are becoming rarer. So a week like this should be great for all my girls.

I've got a Christmas vacation at VWL booked, and I'm thinking that's our last full family trip for a while. Now all I have to do is look up the ADR lead time rules...we usually don't make them but I know if we want to eat that week we will need to have them!

Glad to hear that we have groupies in The World...hoping that the trip is going awesome Dizny Di and Dad!!

and WDad...have a great trip too!

 

[wildernessDad]

I will be there with bells on(in Spirit anyway)

Gotcha!

Our plane takes off one week from today @ 6:50AM

Aren't you the excited one!... Me too! 6 days 'till AKV GV and WDW!