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

[franandaj]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Oh Alison, wow - praying your recovery is good and as quick as possible.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

I hope you are back on your feet quickly!!!

franandaj, I hope your recovery is a quick one.

Thanks for all the well wishes, actually it's my DP who had the knee surgery on Monday, but everything is going quite well and she might even get to come home tomorrow! All we'll need is to finish the left knee and hopefully she'll be able to go on rides again!

So we got some sad news today. I had told you guys before about DH's cousin having cancer. Unfortunatly he died this morning. He had lung cancer and was down to 75 pounds. Poor guy. Just glad he went pretty quickly and didn't have to suffer for too long.

So sorry to hear your news. Cancer is such a devastating disease, it's good that he didn't suffer too long. My thoughts are with you.

 

[jimmytammy]

franandaj

Hope you recover quickly.

DLI

So sorry for your loss.

 

[horselover]

So we got some sad news today. I had told you guys before about DH's cousin having cancer. Unfortunatly he died this morning. He had lung cancer and was down to 75 pounds. Poor guy. Just glad he went pretty quickly and didn't have to suffer for too long.

My deepest condolences to you & your family.

 

[cheer4bison]

DLI, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Franandaj, best of luck on a speedy recovery. A well-replaced knee can make a big difference in quality of life. Be sure to follow up with good physical therapy to get the best results out of that replaced joint.

 

[Granny]

DLI...my condolences and prayers for you at this challenging time. I'm glad that at least it was not a prolongued suffering situation.

franandaj...best wishes for your DP's speedy recovery.

 

[eliza61]

I hope you are back on your feet quickly!!!


So we got some sad news today. I had told you guys before about DH's cousin having cancer. Unfortunatly he died this morning. He had lung cancer and was down to 75 pounds. Poor guy. Just glad he went pretty quickly and didn't have to suffer for too long.

Thanks for all the well wishes, actually it's my DP who had the knee surgery on Monday, but everything is going quite well and she might even get to come home tomorrow! All we'll need is to finish the left knee and hopefully she'll be able to go on rides again!
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I've got both of you guys on my prayer list.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

So we got some sad news today. I had told you guys before about DH's cousin having cancer. Unfortunatly he died this morning. He had lung cancer and was down to 75 pounds. Poor guy. Just glad he went pretty quickly and didn't have to suffer for too long.

So sorry to hear of your family's loss DLI.

Thanks for all the well wishes, actually it's my DP who had the knee surgery on Monday, but everything is going quite well and she might even get to come home tomorrow! All we'll need is to finish the left knee and hopefully she'll be able to go on rides again!

Hoping for a speedy recovery. We've been thru 4 knee ops for DH. Next would be a replacement which he really should have done in the first place but he's holding out on it.

 

[Granny]

Eliza...I wanted to thank you for the thread you started today about "Can we be honest...".

I didn't respond on that (looks like it was pretty well covered with comments) but what you absolutely did confirm was that I am glad that I stay away from the other DIS boards besides the DVC ones!

It also got me to wondering...if my attachment to WL/VWL blinds me to flaws in DVC and Disney. I don't think so, but I would probably admit that I would let a few things slide at VWL that might irk me more at another resort.

But as I reflect, I honestly can't remember any real negative on a VWL stay. Clean rooms, good maintenance, friendly staff....all good. And in my stays at other DVC resorts we've had some crummy views and such but nothing that I've felt was a shortcoming to my DVC ownership.

 

[eliza61]

Eliza...I wanted to thank you for the thread you started today about "Can we be honest...".

I didn't respond on that (looks like it was pretty well covered with comments) but what you absolutely did confirm was that I am glad that I stay away from the other DIS boards besides the DVC ones!

It also got me to wondering...if my attachment to WL/VWL blinds me to flaws in DVC and Disney. I don't think so, but I would probably admit that I would let a few things slide at VWL that might irk me more at another resort.

But as I reflect, I honestly can't remember any real negative on a VWL stay. Clean rooms, good maintenance, friendly staff....all good. And in my stays at other DVC resorts we've had some crummy views and such but nothing that I've felt was a shortcoming to my DVC ownership.

Purchasing a DVC membership is a tricky affair probably because the tools people should use when making such a financial decision is a bit against the "grain" of Disney's success.

One of the reason Disney (and VWL) is so wildly successful is because it moves most people viscerally. We describe our disney vacation in terms of things that are deep down important to us. We use words like "family, memories, once in a life time and magical" to describe our days. I've seen moms literally cry when their dressed up princess daughters meet Cinderalla for the first time.

People describe their favorite resorts in terms and adjectives that basically we simply do not use for your basic Hilton.

Unfortunately "visceral/emotion" investments are the ones that are the hardest to quantify to some one who may be thinking of purchasing and many times sounds like we've been snorting pixie dust, unable to see the forest for the trees.

Ironically I think our attachment to WL and the world itself probably works more in our favor. I've been knocking the restaurants quality since our last trip, yet I would never describe the vacation as any thing less than perfect and it's absolutely killing my crew that we won't be back until next August. I'd like to think it's not because I've been blinded by the flaw but maybe it's more that the one "flaw" was not enough to keep me from the true purpose of a vacation. Quality time with my love ones, no stress and a break from every day life.

 

[wildernessDad]

VWL is not a place, it's a state of mind.

 

[Muushka]

Eliza...I wanted to thank you for the thread you started today about "Can we be honest...".

I didn't respond on that (looks like it was pretty well covered with comments) but what you absolutely did confirm was that I am glad that I stay away from the other DIS boards besides the DVC ones!

It also got me to wondering...if my attachment to WL/VWL blinds me to flaws in DVC and Disney. I don't think so, but I would probably admit that I would let a few things slide at VWL that might irk me more at another resort.

But as I reflect, I honestly can't remember any real negative on a VWL stay. Clean rooms, good maintenance, friendly staff....all good. And in my stays at other DVC resorts we've had some crummy views and such but nothing that I've felt was a shortcoming to my DVC ownership.

Just blinded for that flaw-ful couch at VWL!!!

 

[blossomz]

Let's here it for our Eliza!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I sure appreciate it.

I have a confession to make. I love the Lodge but that isn't the main reason I come to this thread. The main reason is because of you guys. You are all so wonderful. I really appreciate all of you. You are truly my groupie family and I care very much for all of you. Thank you for always being so supportive of everyone.

Groupies rock!!!!

 

[blossomz]

Right back at you!

 

[DiznyDi]

Thoughts and prayers to you DLI during this difficult time. Cancer is an ugly illness that leaves such turmoil in its path.

franandaj hope the healing process goes quickly and your new knee(s) are as good as new in no time. Along with Kathy's husband, I'm another one that has knee replacement in my future. We'll have to start a new thread: New-knees Groupies.

Muush: flaw-ful couch?! Too funny

Kudos Eliza! Being able to put your emotions into words is truly a gift.

 

[Granny]

Unfortunately "visceral/emotion" investments are the ones that are the hardest to quantify to some one who may be thinking of purchasing and many times sounds like we've been snorting pixie dust, unable to see the forest for the trees.

Eliza...your entire post was beautifully written and well thought out, but I think the gist of what you were getting at with your poll thread is summarized well with the above excerpt.

Except we, of course, tend to be snorting Moose Dust. But that's a different issue altogether.

We first visited WDW in 1998 as a family with my 9 and 7 year old daughters. We stayed in Wilderness Lodge and got a room with bunk beds. The whole experience was such a great family time that I knew we would be coming back again.

But I never thought we'd be able to come back so often, and stay mostly in on-site 2 Bedroom suites. That just wasn't something I ever thought would be in my financial grasp. And the years of DVC trips that we've taken are frankly some of the best memories we have.

So yes, I agree that I can't rationalize DVC or even WDW based on number crunching. As you said a few years ago, WL just sings to our souls. I wish more things in this world had that kind of magic.



Muush...don't think that I didn't see you taking more shots at that nice VWL couch.

 

[horselover]

One of the reason Disney (and VWL) is so wildly successful is because it moves most people viscerally. We describe our disney vacation in terms of things that are deep down important to us. We use words like "family, memories, once in a life time and magical" to describe our days. I've seen moms literally cry when their dressed up princess daughters meet Cinderalla for the first time.

People describe their favorite resorts in terms and adjectives that basically we simply do not use for your basic Hilton.

Unfortunately "visceral/emotion" investments are the ones that are the hardest to quantify to some one who may be thinking of purchasing and many times sounds like we've been snorting pixie dust, unable to see the forest for the trees.

Ironically I think our attachment to WL and the world itself probably works more in our favor. I've been knocking the restaurants quality since our last trip, yet I would never describe the vacation as any thing less than perfect and it's absolutely killing my crew that we won't be back until next August. I'd like to think it's not because I've been blinded by the flaw but maybe it's more that the one "flaw" was not enough to keep me from the true purpose of a vacation. Quality time with my love ones, no stress and a break from every day life.

Perfectly stated as always Eliza!

So yes, I agree that I can't rationalize DVC or even WDW based on number crunching. As you said a few years ago, WL just sings to our souls. I wish more things in this world had that kind of magic.

Well said too Granny!

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I sure appreciate it.

I have a confession to make. I love the Lodge but that isn't the main reason I come to this thread. The main reason is because of you guys. You are all so wonderful. I really appreciate all of you. You are truly my groupie family and I care very much for all of you. Thank you for always being so supportive of everyone.

Groupies rock!!!!

 

[Muushka]

Eliza...your entire post was beautifully written and well thought out, but I think the gist of what you were getting at with your poll thread is summarized well with the above excerpt.

Except we, of course, tend to be snorting Moose Dust. But that's a different issue altogether.

We first visited WDW in 1998 as a family with my 9 and 7 year old daughters. We stayed in Wilderness Lodge and got a room with bunk beds. The whole experience was such a great family time that I knew we would be coming back again.

But I never thought we'd be able to come back so often, and stay mostly in on-site 2 Bedroom suites. That just wasn't something I ever thought would be in my financial grasp. And the years of DVC trips that we've taken are frankly some of the best memories we have.

So yes, I agree that I can't rationalize DVC or even WDW based on number crunching. As you said a few years ago, WL just sings to our souls. I wish more things in this world had that kind of magic.



Muush...don't think that I didn't see you taking more shots at that nice VWL couch.

HA! Where is the Tag Fairy when you need him/her???????????

Granny snorts Moose Dust!!!

AND he is an ugly couch defender!!!!

PS Everyone knows I'm joking

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I sure appreciate it.

I have a confession to make. I love the Lodge but that isn't the main reason I come to this thread. The main reason is because of you guys. You are all so wonderful. I really appreciate all of you. You are truly my groupie family and I care very much for all of you. Thank you for always being so supportive of everyone.

Groupies rock!!!!

I make the same confession

 

[Inkmahm]

I hope you are back on your feet quickly!!!


So we got some sad news today. I had told you guys before about DH's cousin having cancer. Unfortunatly he died this morning. He had lung cancer and was down to 75 pounds. Poor guy. Just glad he went pretty quickly and didn't have to suffer for too long.

Sorry for your loss. I've been down that road with my grandpa having lung cancer and I don't wish that trip on anyone. It's a horrible way to go.

 

[Inkmahm]

Thanks for all the well wishes, actually it's my DP who had the knee surgery on Monday, but everything is going quite well and she might even get to come home tomorrow! All we'll need is to finish the left knee and hopefully she'll be able to go on rides again!

DP? Dear partner?

My mom had her right knee replaced several years ago and it made a huge difference for her in pain level. The surgery itself isn't the hard part, it is the rehab that comes after the surgery. Mom needs her left knee replaced, too, but keeps putting it off as now she knows what is coming.