VWL Lovers & Groupies thread: It all started with a Moose

[bobbiwoz]

First of all, hugs go out to all of the groupies who experiencing life threatening situations with a family member or loved one.

Now to answer your question, horselover, we have 35 days until our OKW jaunt. We're eating the first night at Via Napoli, so maybe this counts as an official trip, even though we're going to a conference in Orlando.

But... drumroll... the big trip to Disneyland / Grand Californian and then the great Southwest starts in 80 days!
We have a 3.5 hour jeep tour booked for Monument Valley and an all-day tour of Canyon De Chelly booked. It should be fun.

This looks like fun! Those are places we've not been to, not yet.

 

[Muushka]

Thank you for the hugs WD . And your vacation schedule looks awesome.

Well, my sister is all settled in her rehab hospital. My good friend who I stay with when I go up there works at the hospital that it is affiliated with, so we can keep close tabs on her! I fly up tomorrow. Kind of scared and anxious at the same time.

Hugs for all of our Groupie Moms with daughters going through medical things. You are in our prayers.

And on the lighter side of things, let me say, I found my lighting. My cabinets are up in that separate area from the kitchen with it's new flush mount light, very lodgey. The pendants will be hung after the granite goes in next week. And I must say, we have the Wilderness Lodge right here in our house! I need cricket noises and flickering lamps! I will post pictures when it is done, but so far so good!

I will be spotty around here for the next week or so. Hugs, Muush

 

[blossomz]

We Will be with you in spirit! And waiting to hear how it goes...oh and of course your photos!

My trip is get g closer! Looking forward to a couple of days at the Lodge after the cruise!!

 

[wildernessDad]

We're getting an SUV in Las Vegas and then doing the following in this order.

Zion National Park / Bryce Canyon
Grand Canyon North Rim
Monument Valley
Canyon De Chelly
Grand Canyon South Rim

Then it's back to Las Vegas, drop off the SUV and take a big bird home.

 

[Inkmahm]

Happy Belated Birthday Cheer4Bison!!! And a Belated Happy Valentine's Day to all, too!

We survived the long weekend road trip to Minneapolis for my niece's birthday with the puppy and two cats in the car. Cinderella travels very well. I wish her older cat sister was as quiet in the car.

While we were gone, my brother's family got a beagle puppy! Daisy Mae (but I think of her as Daisy Duck) is 3 weeks younger than Cinderella but about the same size. We spent last night watching the two of them chase and play. We're having SO much fun with these dogs... they are just so darn cute! The dogs are eating into my DIS time...

 

[Inkmahm]

Thanks everyone! I enjoyed my stay at the lodge so much back 14 years ago, I know we'll love being owners here! I can't wait to switch over our reservation this October!

Congratulations and Welcome Home!

 

[jimmytammy]

Barb be safe

WD sounds like a great trip planned.

We are eating at Via Napoli 1st time in a few weeks...always exciting trying a new place, especially in WDW!!

Next trip for us...31 days

 

[Inkmahm]

Any extra pixie dust out there today? I'm about to leave for the ortho doc to start my round of 3 shots in my knees to see if he can help with the arthritis. My goal is to be able to walk at WDW and not have to use a scooter in March. I'm NOT looking forward to the needles though. Maybe some extra pixie dust will help me think about our lodge instead of the needles while I'm being stuck!

 

[Granny]

Barb...have a safe trip. Nice job on the NC Wilderness Lodge!

Inkmahm...Pixie dust, Moose dust and prayers for your condition and treatment. Good luck!

Maybe some extra pixie dust will help me think about our lodge instead of the needles while I'm being stuck!

Just keep this picture in your head...

 

[bgraham34]

Hey all, where is the best place to put the pack and play in the studio when using the pull out bed.


thanks.

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey all, where is the best place to put the pack and play in the studio when using the pull out bed.


thanks.

You should have enough room just in front of the pullout. Our times at a studio, DS would sleep on a queen size blowup mattress, so I would imagine the pack and play would be no bigger than that. In fact, the new pullouts dont seem to extend as far out as the old ones did.

 

[jimmytammy]

Ink

I know you are probably done with your Doc visit by now, but sending you Moose Dust all the same in hopes that all went well and that you will be moving freely at WDW soon!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Any extra pixie dust out there today? I'm about to leave for the ortho doc to start my round of 3 shots in my knees to see if he can help with the arthritis. My goal is to be able to walk at WDW and not have to use a scooter in March. I'm NOT looking forward to the needles though. Maybe some extra pixie dust will help me think about our lodge instead of the needles while I'm being stuck!

Hope that procedure went well and that it does lessen your pain so you can walk freely on your trip!

 

[Inkmahm]

Thanks for the Moose Dust! The visit to the ortho doc went very well. I got the stuff to lubricate the knees and cortisone in each knee. Then I visited the acupunturist this afternoon for a session that I won at the auction for our pubilc tv station. Of course, I need at least 3 visits and have to pay for 2 of the three, but I figured I'd try it. I had lazer treatment, accupunture, electric stimulus (or something like that) and some heat lamps all at the "free" visit today. Interesting.

Right now my knees actually feel pretty good. I guess I'll see what they feel like tomorrow! There is hope though that I may yet get back to being able to walk the parks.

 

[DiznyDi]

Hi Groupies
We've had quite an eventful week and are certainly happy to have it behind us. Our daughters surgery went very well. She made the switch from Cleveland to Akron on Monday and will be in Akron until she's discharged.

I've tried to get caught up on the happenings of the thread:
Happy belated Valentine's Day to all!
Happy belated birthday cheer4bison!
Condolences Kathy on your loss. It is during times like these that the Lord gives us the strength to go on. I know you were able to find the right words to say at the memorial service.

Thinking about you Muush as you make your way to RI. Sounds like Lexie may be showing some improvement. Enjoy the time with your sister. By the way, your new kitchen sounds fabulous!

Karen, you should have had your shots by now. I've been getting these for the past 8 years and have found them to be very beneficial. Where I could once go a full year between injections, I'm now at every 6 months, regular as clockwork. Moose dust that you get some relief.

I'm getting excited for you blossom, Julie and JT as your trips approach. Be sure to let us know all about it!

WildernessDad, sounds like you have a pretty spectacular trip planned, too.

I've thoroughly enjoyed all of the posted graphics. Thanks!

 

[bgraham34]

You should have enough room just in front of the pullout. Our times at a studio, DS would sleep on a queen size blowup mattress, so I would imagine the pack and play would be no bigger than that. In fact, the new pullouts dont seem to extend as far out as the old ones did.

Thanks.

 

[tea pot]

Good Morning Groupies

Just popping in and trying to catch up boy I think I missed a lot....

First Prayers and Warm thoughts to all Groupies going through difficult times.
I'm grateful for all of the amazing support you have given me and my family.

My daughter is still doing well, she does has a small amount of residual damage but I Thank God that's all. She starts some heavy preventive meds soon so I'm praying for no major side effects and that she is able to tolerate them. I'm also so grateful that these meds are even available they would not of been an option less than 10 years ago. A big thank you to anyone who has ever donated or walked for MS

Here was a nice Valentines Day reminder for all of us

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GroDErHIM_0

OK Muush.... Go On..... Make Me Cry

We're getting an SUV in Las Vegas and then doing the following in this order.

Zion National Park / Bryce Canyon
Grand Canyon North Rim
Monument Valley
Canyon De Chelly
Grand Canyon South Rim

Then it's back to Las Vegas, drop off the SUV and take a big bird home.

WD I just tweaked My Bucked List... (To see as many of the National Parks as I can before I kick that Bucked) looks like a great plan All the best and we are so looking forward to a TR with Pics

We survived the long weekend road trip to Minneapolis for my niece's birthday with the puppy and two cats in the car. Cinderella travels very well. I wish her older cat sister was as quiet in the car.
While we were gone, my brother's family got a beagle puppy!

Don't you just love our pets!
They sure do give us a lot of love and laughs... Enjoy

Any extra pixie dust out there today? I'm about to leave for the ortho doc to start my round of 3 shots in my knees to see if he can help with the arthritis.

Hoping all went well and that you be in great shape for your March trip to our Happy Place

Hi Groupies
We've had quite an eventful week and are certainly happy to have it behind us. Our daughters surgery went very well. She made the switch from Cleveland to Akron on Monday and will be in Akron until she's discharged.

I've thoroughly enjoyed all of the posted graphics. Thanks!

Oh Di
My heart goes out to you, Dad and your daughter...
Lifting you all up in Prayers...

and Maria
Ditto on the Graphics

 

[Dizny Dad]

Hi All!

So sorry to have been lost out in life, without actively touching base here in the Moose thread for a week or so. DiznyDi & I have been able to monitor what has been happening here from time to time, but not always able to jump in to wish all good wishes or hugs when needed.

We have been spending time traveling back and forth; first to Cleveland Clinic where our DD had the superior lobe of her right lung removed by the lung transplant team. It was very sick. The lobe was removed out though the rib cage under her right arm without the need to break any ribs (a great gift!). All turned out better than expected and she is recovering well.

She was transferred to Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Akron, Ohio (Adult Chronic Care Facility) where she will spend some time recuperating and getting her body to settle back down from the trauma of the surgery. It is not unusual for those with CF to experience a major exasperation after such surgery, so she needs the close care of the CF team right now to get her on her way. DD will be spending a little time back home once released so Mom can aid her in her rehabilitation activities (somehow I think I will be told that shopping is on the rehab list).

Thanks to all for thoughts and prayers. Hugs to all that are being pressed by life; cheers to those who are lifting their glass!

 

[eliza61]

Hi All!

So sorry to have been lost out in life, without actively touching base here in the Moose thread for a week or so. DiznyDi & I have been able to monitor what has been happening here from time to time, but not always able to jump in to wish all good wishes or hugs when needed.

We have been spending time traveling back and forth; first to Cleveland Clinic where our DD had the superior lobe of her right lung removed by the lung transplant team. It was very sick. The lobe was removed out though the rib cage under her right arm without the need to break any ribs (a great gift!). All turned out better than expected and she is recovering well.

She was transferred to Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Akron, Ohio (Adult Chronic Care Facility) where she will spend some time recuperating and getting her body to settle back down from the trauma of the surgery. It is not unusual for those with CF to experience a major exasperation after such surgery, so she needs the close care of the CF team right now to get her on her way. DD will be spending a little time back home once released so Mom can aid her in her rehabilitation activities (somehow I think I will be told that shopping is on the rehab list).Thanks to all for thoughts and prayers. Hugs to all that are being pressed by life; cheers to those who are lifting their glass!

Keeping her on the prayer list and keep us updated.

P.S. LOL when you meet the old guy, get him to tell you the major retail therapy I went through after 9/11. I'm still get Christmas cards from some of the staff at Bloomingdales.

 

[Inkmahm]

Karen, you should have had your shots by now. I've been getting these for the past 8 years and have found them to be very beneficial. Where I could once go a full year between injections, I'm now at every 6 months, regular as clockwork. Moose dust that you get some relief.

That is great to hear! So many people have told me they had them and the shots didn't seem to do much good. I like hearing about someone who has had success!

I don't know if it was the first shot or the coritsone included or the accupuncture from yesterday afternoon's visit, but my knees are SO much better today. I can get up and walk without being so stiff that I have to stand first and then shuffle for a bit to get started! I haven't walked this well since before the bad arthritis flareup I had in WDW last October. I really am hopeful that these shots will work well enough that I can walk the parks again in March and not need a scooter. Or at least maybe only need one for Epcot.

I'd be happy to get the shots every 6 months to a year if that's what it takes for me to walk. The shots weren't really painful at all. A little pinch but nothing I'd say that really hurt. Only problem I have now is that my COBRA runs out at the end of April so until I find a new job after that, any treatments would be out of my own pocket. I don't know what this stuff costs, only that it is "expensive" per the doc.