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

[franandaj]

Creativity resides in the soul, so I'd say you've done a wonderful job of creating. I don't paint, but I do love to cook, and like painting, it calms me and nurtures me all at the same time.

I agree, any creative outlet feeds the soul. You've captured the essence of the lodge in your own perspective, which is what creativity is all about! For me it's playing music and cooking, but we too love the art galleries. There was a time when I thought we were responsible for the profit margin at the Disneyana store!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Stoph - Way to go!
I love it! It makes me homesick!

 

[horselover]

Great job Stopher! I'm with Granny. I can barely draw a stick figure, but I do love photography. I'm always looking for interesting angles & new ways to capture things on "film" (which is now a memory card). Keep up the good work!

 

[jimmytammy]

Stopher

If I didnt know you, 1st thought would have been WL. So for me, it looks like our beloved home. I took art for 4 yrs in HS. I can say you are on a great path, you need to explore the possibilities through class. But remember all the while, art in any form is an expression of yourself. I tried for yrs to pick guitar, self teach myself, til recently discovering that I sounded best when I sounded like myself, and not trying to imitate someone else. Am I ready for stage...no way, but if it sounds good to me, I am good with it. Same with painting, if you are trying to emulate someone else, you will never achieve your true potential. So express yourself as you see fit, you will be happier for it.

 

[eliza61]

Stopher...I think you did great! Kind of a Monet effect going there.

I can't even draw a stick figure, so I'm very impressed!

Granny, I've got you beat. I can't draw a stick figure with a ruler!! and let's not even get into my tone deafness, which for some reason never stops me from belting out a song. off beat and outta tune.

Well done Stopher!

 

[stopher1]

Thanks all for the kind words. Art is such an interesting, and individual thing. I've always been a creative type, but never expressed it iny any way like this. I've certainly enjoyed looking at many of the greats, but can't really tell the difference between many of them...but know which ones I like and which I don't. Like some of you, I'm more of a stick figure guy. The fact that I could even get something to remotely resemble the photograph astounded me. My DW always gave me such a hard time for all of the landscape & building shots I've taken through the years in the parks... little did she realize what might come of them!

 

[sleepydog25]

Slight activity on the board so far this morning (as in none), so how about a pic to get things going. . .

Taken this past Christmas, and lordy it was cold!

We'll be back here for a day in Sept, then nearly a week in November. . .

Have a great weekend, groupies!

 

[Nicoal13]

Jimmy - my sympathies about your dear dog. That is really hard, we went through it this winter.

Stopher - thanks for the photos and sharing your painting. You did a wonderful job. I am not a painter, but I can see how watercolor would be relaxing. Maybe something to give a try sometime. Wow, that will be a change with your oldest gone for the summer. I wouldn't count him out on family vacations just yet. I still went on them a few times as a young adult with my parents as I wanted to get time off from my summer job. LOL. Plus, now we vacation with my parents so they can spend time with my son. My parents are joining us in WDW in a few weeks. I love to vacation with them.

3 more weeks until our trip! I'm busy gathering all the little things we need to pack and shopping for a few new pieces of clothing. It's been over a year since I've been to the world. Crazy! Plus, last trip was a girls only trip for three of my good friends and myself and it didn't exactly go as planned. I used my points for Kidani and my friends weren't very appreciative, didn't get one thank you from any of them. Last time I'll do that with those "friends".

 

[Inkmahm]

Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts. Its been a tough few days, and there are a lot of sad faces around here. We will really miss her. She grew up with the kids. Never knew I would lose so many tears over a pet. It was like letting a kid go.

I've been working out of town for a few days for long hours and haven't had much time for the DIS. So sorry to hear about your family pet. While you can't ever replace the one that is missing in your life, maybe there is room for a new puppy?

 

[horselover]

Thanks for the pics Sleepdog! Your poor DW (I think) looks like she's frozen to you!

 

[sleepydog25]

Thanks for the pics Sleepdog! Your poor DW (I think) looks like she's frozen to you!

She's a DSO or DDP or DG or whatever the most appropriate term is these days , and yes, she WAS frozen to me! lol We were there during the meet time of the first week in December, but due to scheduling conflicts and my illness we didn't meet anyone, so I thought a pic would be appropriate. And, for those who were there during that time, you know how butt-cold it was. Felt like I was still in the mountains of Virginia!

 

[Muushka]

Jimmy - my sympathies about your dear dog. That is really hard, we went through it this winter.

Stopher - thanks for the photos and sharing your painting. You did a wonderful job. I am not a painter, but I can see how watercolor would be relaxing. Maybe something to give a try sometime. Wow, that will be a change with your oldest gone for the summer. I wouldn't count him out on family vacations just yet. I still went on them a few times as a young adult with my parents as I wanted to get time off from my summer job. LOL. Plus, now we vacation with my parents so they can spend time with my son. My parents are joining us in WDW in a few weeks. I love to vacation with them.

3 more weeks until our trip! I'm busy gathering all the little things we need to pack and shopping for a few new pieces of clothing. It's been over a year since I've been to the world. Crazy! Plus, last trip was a girls only trip for three of my good friends and myself and it didn't exactly go as planned. I used my points for Kidani and my friends weren't very appreciative, didn't get one thank you from any of them. Last time I'll do that with those "friends".

Oh my. Well, better to vacation with your parents!

Happy weekend Groupies.

JT, I hope this weekend is a special time for you and your family, reflecting on your beloved pup.

Sleepy, yup, we sure do remember that cold period!! Burrrrr In fact, it is because of that extreme cold and crowds that we are skipping WDW this year at that time. We loved going the week before Thanksgiving, we will probably do that next year.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hey folks

Its been a tough week around here. We are having to put our dog to sleep this afternoon. Her hind end is no longer going, and sadly, she cant make it anymore. She would be 15 this Fri. Its like letting a child go. And on top of that, DDs graduation is fast approaching and we are dealing with that stuff too.

Anyone that sees fit, please lift our family up as we deal with life issues.

Jimmytammy....I am so very sorry about your pup. I absolutely understand the heartache of this. Sending you hugs and prayers to help you all get through this difficult time.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks all for the kind words. Art is such an interesting, and individual thing. I've always been a creative type, but never expressed it iny any way like this. I've certainly enjoyed looking at many of the greats, but can't really tell the difference between many of them...but know which ones I like and which I don't. Like some of you, I'm more of a stick figure guy. The fact that I could even get something to remotely resemble the photograph astounded me. My DW always gave me such a hard time for all of the landscape & building shots I've taken through the years in the parks... little did she realize what might come of them!

Your watercolor is BEAUTIFUL Stopher ! I'm not just saying that....I really like it !
PS : I totally vote eliza and stopher continue carrying the Moose for our group !

 

[MiaSRN62]

Sleepydog love your photos !!!!

Also....I *MIGHT* be at the WL on May 5 for one night !!! That is a big *MIGHT*.....
My daughter who is a junior at FSU has applied for a summer internship in Tallahassee. Our plans were to move her out for the summer, spend a few days in WDW, then two nights at VB and then drive home in her car which she has on campus.
She applied a few weeks ago, telling me these things usually go to grad students first. Well, she got a call-back on Wed for an interview this Tues. IF she gets it, then dh and I will have to fly back (thus allowing us 1 extra day to spend in WDW because we won't have to spend that day on I 95). Sooooo.....I booked a woods view room at WL (out of DVC points for this year !) for May 5. I happened to notice from our list on page 1 that DiznyDi will be there.......maybe we can meet up for a few minutes and say "hi" ? This all hinges on whether dd gets this internship.

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey folks

Thanks for all the thoughts, concerns and prayers on our behalf. For whatever reason, this loss has really hit me deeply. I find myself just tearing up at the least little bit. I usually deal with such loss easier, not that it doesnt hurt, but this one made a deeper impact than I ever realized possible.

On a upward note, Tammy finished tax stuffYippee.

Prayers for all those affected by storms over weekend

 

[Muushka]

Hey folks

Thanks for all the thoughts, concerns and prayers on our behalf. For whatever reason, this loss has really hit me deeply. I find myself just tearing up at the least little bit. I usually deal with such loss easier, not that it doesnt hurt, but this one made a deeper impact than I ever realized possible.

On a upward note, Tammy finished tax stuffYippee.

Prayers for all those affected by storms over weekend

I completely understand. When we had to put our cat Brenda down 7 years ago, I was quite upset. But what surprised me was Chuck's reaction to it. He was quite shaken-and he is not a cat person. It is amazing to me the impact that our pets have on us. And honestly, if I sat here and thought about Brenda's last few days here on earth, I would start crying. Oh great, now I'm crying.

We had some crazy weather yesterday. I hope everyone is all right.

Good job Tammy the Tax Tycoon!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

So sorry to hear of what you are going thru jimmytammy. Sometimes we don't even realize what a huge part of our lives our furry friends are and when they are gone a big piece of your family puzzle is missing. My best thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

 

[Muushka]

Whoa!! Whoa!!! News Flash!!!!

Tomorrow is a TwoFer!!!

Happy Birthday to Tea Pot & DisneyNutzy!!!​

So, where shall we dine?? Lunch is on SleepyDog!!!​

 

[DiznyDi]

Sleepdog, thanks for the pictures. We were there during the bitter cold, too. Not once did we spend any time on the balcony - or in the hot tub - both things we really enjoy. Thanks for the lunch offer in honor of our birthday groupies. DDad and I will certainly be there!

Maria, I hope your plans work out to be at our beloved lodge on the 5th. DDad and I would love to meet up with you! We land just before noon and hope to be at the lodge by 1:30 - 2:00. Whether we have a room ready or not, we'll likely head over the the Magic Kingdom.

Nice job on the painting stopher! Thanks for sharing your many talents with us yet again.

JT and family. We'll continue to lift you in prayer.