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

[akclayton]

Love the Moose Dance and Memorial Day Salute Granny!! Thanks!!!

We got our Magical Express Tickets and Luggage Tags in the mail yesterday. Super Excited!!! Can't wait to be home.

 

[jimmytammy]

Best wishes to the stressed out groupies! I join all who wish for relief! I'm dealing with the passing of an Uncle, who taught me to ride a 2 wheeler way back in the 1950s. DH is a huge help to me and we'll be in Cape May next week doing what we can.

Happy belated birthday, but my DSis celebrates for the month, you can too, Maria!

Bobbi

How did I miss this

Bobbi, sending thoughts and prayers your way at the loss of your loved one. May God comfort and give you peace in the coming days

 

[jimmytammy]

To the Keeper of the List ......please add my name. Just booked a Disney Fantasy cruise !!!!
So my plans as of now :
VWL Sept 27-29
Disney Fantasy Sept 29-Oct 6
Kidani Oct 6-8

I tried to get VWL for the two nights after getting off the ship but that weekend was VERY difficult to book. In fact, luckily I booked the rooms 5-6 weeks ago or I'd have nothing. I just booked the ship yesterday morning because we weren't sure we were going to be able to swing it.
Sooooo excited !!! Thanks for adding me

Got you in there!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Got you in there!

Thank you ! You're the best JT !

 

[jimmytammy]

Thank you ! You're the best JT !

Awwww, thanks!

 

[jimmytammy]

An early Happy Memorial Day to you folks!!!

To all our groupies who have served, thank you so much for your service to our country. For those who have loved ones serving now, may God bless and protect your loved ones, shield them with His armor and keep them out of harms way. For those that have loved ones who have served, thanks to them as well, though we dont know them, we appreciate them and their willingness to serve and protect. And finally, for those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, we owe you a debt that can never, ever be repaid. Some gave all, all gave some.

 

[Muushka]

Love the Moose Dance and Memorial Day Salute Granny!! Thanks!!!

We got our Magical Express Tickets and Luggage Tags in the mail yesterday. Super Excited!!! Can't wait to be home.

Yay! Have a magical trip to our favorite place (well, in addition to the balcony of a ship!)

An early Happy Memorial Day to you folks!!!

To all our groupies who have served, thank you so much for your service to our country. For those who have loved ones serving now, may God bless and protect your loved ones, shield them with His armor and keep them out of harms way. For those that have loved ones who have served, thanks to them as well, though we dont know them, we appreciate them and their willingness to serve and protect. And finally, for those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, we owe you a debt that can never, ever be repaid. Some gave all, all gave some.

Jimmy, beautifully stated.

We always like to watch movies that correspond with holidays. Christmas is a no-brainer, but here are some others:

Halloween To Kill a Mockingbird
Thanksgiving Home for the Holidays
4th of July We love war movies, Sergeant York, Battle of the Bulge...


But Memorial Day is special, very specific. I discovered the movie Taking Chance a few years ago.

Based on an article by Marine Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, this HBO original film tells the story of Strobl's emotional experience traveling across America as a volunteer escort officer for the body of fallen 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps. Along the 2004 journey to Phelps' hometown in Wyoming, Strobl (portrayed by Kevin Bacon) witnesses -- and is moved by -- acts of respect by everyday American

If you ever get the opportunity to see it, please do. You won't regret it.

 

[Corinne]

Hi Groupies,

OK, we have been back for 9 days and I need to plan another trip! We initially thought we would go back in Sept for another anniversary trip, but now, I think we are going to try for a few nights during the first week of December.

Being the planner that I am, I am a TAD annoyed with myself. What is the point of having VWL as your home resort if you don't book December at 11 months out!!??

I am going to probably waitlist...so any pixie dust you would like to send would be welcome!

 

[jimmytammy]

Hi Groupies,

OK, we have been back for 9 days and I need to plan another trip! We initially thought we would go back in Sept for another anniversary trip, but now, I think we are going to try for a few nights during the first week of December.

Being the planner that I am, I am a TAD annoyed with myself. What is the point of having VWL as your home resort if you don't book December at 11 months out!!??

I am going to probably waitlist...so any pixie dust you would like to send would be welcome!

Corrine
You may want to try for SSR, that seems to be the one that has lots of availability, then hope that waitlist comes thru. Lots of groupies will be there at that time so groupie meet is being organized(I think)

 

[BWV Dreamin]

This Memorial Day is special for our family. My son has been deployed in Afghanistan for a year and just returned to the states last Monday night!! It has been a very hard year and have truly come to know first hand the sacrifices our troops are making for us. God Bless Our Troops!!

 

[Corinne]

Corrine
You may want to try for SSR, that seems to be the one that has lots of availability, then hope that waitlist comes thru. Lots of groupies will be there at that time so groupie meet is being organized(I think)

Thanks Jimmy, yes, SSR is the only place available right now.

 

[Muushka]

This Memorial Day is special for our family. My son has been deployed in Afghanistan for a year and just returned to the states last Monday night!! It has been a very hard year and have truly come to know first hand the sacrifices our troops are making for us. God Bless Our Troops!!

Hope, please give your son a hug from me and Mr Muush and our sincere gratitude for his service to our country.

Hi Groupies,

OK, we have been back for 9 days and I need to plan another trip! We initially thought we would go back in Sept for another anniversary trip, but now, I think we are going to try for a few nights during the first week of December.

Being the planner that I am, I am a TAD annoyed with myself. What is the point of having VWL as your home resort if you don't book December at 11 months out!!??

I am going to probably waitlist...so any pixie dust you would like to send would be welcome!

Best wishes for a VWL fix at Christmas!

Question:

I am afraid to ask this on the regular boards because I should know the answer!

When looking at for example, the DVC resort thread and you see the first several threads that are in bold type and then the last portion are not.
How does that work? Is it a time thing? What?? Thanks!

 

[debbieandroo]

This Memorial Day is special for our family. My son has been deployed in Afghanistan for a year and just returned to the states last Monday night!! It has been a very hard year and have truly come to know first hand the sacrifices our troops are making for us. God Bless Our Troops!!

How exciting for your family to have him home! Please tell him that, although we might not have direct contact with him, so many of us truly appreciate all of his sacrifice and service. And we appreciate yours as well - it's never easy to say goodbye.

Happy Belated Birthday, Maria.

And, Jimmy, I do hope and pray that your stress at work will ease soon.

 

[jimmytammy]

This Memorial Day is special for our family. My son has been deployed in Afghanistan for a year and just returned to the states last Monday night!! It has been a very hard year and have truly come to know first hand the sacrifices our troops are making for us. God Bless Our Troops!!

Please tell your son how much we groupies appreciate his service to our country

 

[jimmytammy]

How exciting for your family to have him home! Please tell him that, although we might not have direct contact with him, so many of us truly appreciate all of his sacrifice and service. And we appreciate yours as well - it's never easy to say goodbye.

Happy Belated Birthday, Maria.

And, Jimmy, I do hope and pray that your stress at work will ease soon.

Thanks debbieandroo! Great thing is, I checked my BP Sun morn and it was down to 118/80 Hopefully, my cholesterol level will be lower too when I go back for checkup.

Thanks to all for the prayers and good thoughts. I truly believe in the power of prayer and truly believe you folks had a huge hand in it. I have seen the stress decrease, the BP go down, and generally feeling better. I owe you all a debt of gratitude. I have said it before and will say it again, you all are the best!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

How do I keep missing these things.........


Happy Anniversary twokats!!!!!!!!!!
(Sorry Im so late)

 

[eliza61]

But Memorial Day is special, very specific. I discovered the movie Taking Chance a few years ago.

If you ever get the opportunity to see it, please do. You won't regret it.

The old guy is about 2 steps away from banning me from watching that movie. I'm a babbling mess by the end of it. love it though.

If you guys have hbo on demand, you can order it any time. Kevin Bacon was great it that.

Anyhoo,
Some memorial day pics. My pop!

A local church cementary

 

[wildernessDad]

I'm thinking about our troops this memorial day, especially those in the silent service. Be well.

 

[Granny]

To all our groupies who have served, thank you so much for your service to our country. For those who have loved ones serving now, may God bless and protect your loved ones, shield them with His armor and keep them out of harms way. For those that have loved ones who have served, thanks to them as well, though we dont know them, we appreciate them and their willingness to serve and protect. And finally, for those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, we owe you a debt that can never, ever be repaid. Some gave all, all gave some.

Jimmy...very eloquent and heartfelt. I can't improve upon this, only echo the sentiment.

But Memorial Day is special, very specific. I discovered the movie Taking Chance a few years ago.

If you ever get the opportunity to see it, please do. You won't regret it.

Barb...I have not heard of this movie. I'll have to find it somewhere and watch it. Sounds like a moving story, and as you say...it's perfect for this weekend. Thanks for sharing.

I am going to probably waitlist...so any pixie dust you would like to send would be welcome!

Crossed fingers and Moose Dust heading your way. Good luck!!

Question:

I am afraid to ask this on the regular boards because I should know the answer!

When looking at for example, the DVC resort thread and you see the first several threads that are in bold type and then the last portion are not.
How does that work? Is it a time thing? What?? Thanks!

The bold title threads are those you haven't looked at. The non-bold means you've clicked on them. Sometimes you have to refresh the screen to have a thread go "unbold" after viewing it.

Anyhoo,
Some memorial day pics. My pop!

Eliza...thank you so much for sharing the pictures of your father, his award and the poignant cemetery photos. I wish I had pictures of my father from his military days (WWII). We appreciate you sharing with us your pictures, especially on this weekend.

 

[Muushka]

Yes!! Happy Anniversary Twokats!!!

The bold title threads are those you haven't looked at. The non-bold means you've clicked on them. Sometimes you have to refresh the screen to have a thread go "unbold" after viewing it.

Not for me. There are several threads that I have not clicked on that are not bold. Plus, the bolded ones are always about the top 1/3 of the page and the rest (unbolded) are the bottom 2/3. And on mine, when I have click on it, it will change color. So there are different color bold threads and different color unbolded threads.

Maybe it is my browser, Mozilla?

Eliza, thank you for sharing your Dad with us. How is your husband doing home, is he happy? WDW in Oct?

I cry like a baby when I watch Taking Chance. A very thought provoking movie.