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

[blossomz]

I love your trivia Eliza!
We leave for the Wonder 1week from tonight! Wish we were stopping at the Lodge, but alas, not this time!

 

[tea pot]

Dreaming of Home

Totally OT...

My sister gave me this recipe yesterday and I think it's worth sharing. If you like meat loaf:
2# ground meat
2 eggs
1 pkg Stove Top stuffing mix

Mix together all ingredients. Spoon into loaf pan, pat firm, and cover with ketchup. Bake uncovered 350 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours.

It's surprising how good this is. quick and easy! DS will also put mix into muffin cups and freeze, removing from pan when frozen and returning frozen 'meatloaf muffins' to freezer for later use.

Thanks Di
???? How long do you bake the "meatloaf muffins" ????

 

[Granny]

tea pot....love the "Teapot" blanket!!

And of course, any picture that includes that lovely couch is always welcome!!

 

[eliza61]

Ok, yes I am panicking and secondly, yes you are allowed to laugh at my misery.

So, after pop's funeral my family was doing the normal hanging around the living room chatting stuff and some one said how it was ashamed that we only get together during sad occasions.

Every family says this, it's standard conversation. No one really means it dang knab it.

So of course some one suggested getting together next summer and doing Disney. Now in the intrest of full disclosure I did volunteer to help pull together information. I did make a point of mentioning quite a number of times that I was not, repeat NOT organizing a family reunion to WDW for 70 people including a bunch of people over 80. I donot have a death wish.

When will I learn? There is a reason why they tell you not to make any major life decision close to the death of a loved one. You will regret it.

Well, my sister just called me twice at work, you know the one who can't organize a 'freakin trip to Walmart and left a message saying, "I just spoke to a Cindy and we were saying since it's so hot in August, we were wondering if you could pull some thing together for this Christmas"
beep
"Oh hi, it's me again. just wanted to know, could you get a discount because you have a timeshare" call me back.

Is she insane??

We really, really need to think about getting a smilie that has %$#% over it's head.

Can you get emanicipated from your family at 50.

Thanks for talking me down from the ledge.

 

[Muushka]

Eliza, deep cleansing breath......breathe with me....breathe with me......think of the mouse.....think of the moose.......

For a million dollars, I would not plan that get together. You have my condolences.
And yes, at 50 you can emancipate from the fam. You have my permission

tea pot....love the "Teapot" blanket!!

And of course, any picture that includes that lovely couch is always welcome!!

Oh Granny. What am I going to do with you?? Does Mrs Granny know how you torment me with that horrible couch?

I miss the black and white checkered chair. That new chair clashes so bad. What are they thinking???

Does anyone else think I need to get a life????

 

[franandaj]

We really, really need to think about getting a smilie that has %$#% over it's head.

We're all here for you!

 

[blossomz]

Eliza...Just call Annette at mousefantravel. She will organize a great stress free trip!

 

[Granny]

Thanks for talking me down from the ledge.

Eliza...we all feel for you, and while it is a tricky thing to divorce your entire family, I'm sure for the right amount of money it can be done.

Oh Granny. What am I going to do with you?? Does Mrs Granny know how you torment me with that horrible couch?

I miss the black and white checkered chair. That new chair clashes so bad. What are they thinking???

Does anyone else think I need to get a life????

Muush...no way! If you need to get a life then we all do! And we just can't have that happen!

No, Mrs. Granny is not aware of the Great Couch Debate. And you know that I am just teasing you about it.

Now that black & white checked chair...I am SO glad to see that thing gone. That's the item that always stuck out to me in the "what's doesn't belong in this picture" question about the living room furniture.

 

[blossomz]

I'm actually with you Muush! I loved that black and white chair! I could do without the couch fabric!

 

[Muushka]

I'm actually with you Muush! I loved that black and white chair! I could do without the couch fabric!

FINALLY!! Someone with taste!!! Thanks Blos

I know you are kidding Granny.

That couch and now chair are both ugly. And I'm not kidding!

We want the checkered chair! We want the checkered chair!!

 

[Muushka]

We're all here for you!

Spoken like a true Groupie!

 

[horselover]

Eliza...Just call Annette at mousefantravel. She will organize a great stress free trip!

Oh Eliza! Can you plead temporary insanity? Were you under the influence of a glass or 2 of wine at the time? All good excuses to pretend you have no recollection of the conversation.

I like Blossomz suggestion. If you agree to do it any planning enlist the help of an expert, present your family with the information & let them make ALL the arrangements for themselves individually. You will really & truly want to divorce them if you don't.

Oh & this Christmas?!

 

[Muushka]

snip...

Oh & this Christmas?!

Compassionate bunch, aren't we!

Tonight for dinner, we had one of my favorite VWL meals and got me to thinking about what we will eat while we are there.

I see bread from Sams Club. The kind that can go into the oven and get nice and crusty with a splash of butter

I see Romaine lettuce, and grape tomatoes and shredded Parmesan cheese. With Italian dressing

I see eggplant Parmesan from Trader Joe's with my special chunky fresh tomato sauce and that Parmesan cheese

I see grilled chicken breast strips, in chunks for a salad

I see a nice Chardonnay. 2 meals down, a few more to go......

I just love eating at VWL. I am a nester, I will admit it!

So, Groupies, what do you enjoy eating at VWL?

PS Forgot to mention bagels and grapefruit for breakfast, oh, and coffee of course.
Now I have a new Keurig coffee maker, which I love

 

[jimmytammy]

ELiza

We feel your pain

Muushka

Not too much time on your hands. You are in tune with a lot of things, I know this thru conversing with you. DIS does take up a lot of our time, but I consider it quality time

As for eating at VWL, we like to fix spaghetti from home, freeze it then just thaw and cook(and some of that yummy bread). Also homemade pizza. I have this huge influx of german running through my veins, yet I find myself eating a lot of italian dishes

 

[Dizny Dad]

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So, Groupies, what do you enjoy eating at VWL?. . . . . . . .

The Mushroom Soup at AP is the first thing that comes to mind . . . mmmmm!

DiznyDi will tell you it was the yogurt bar at RF (but they were planning on discontinuing that )

 

[stopher1]

I did make a point of mentioning quite a number of times that I was not, repeat NOT organizing a family reunion to WDW for 70 people including a bunch of people over 80. I do not have a death wish.

Oh my.

Well, my sister just called me twice at work, you know the one who can't organize a 'freakin trip to Walmart and left a message saying, "I just spoke to a Cindy and we were saying since it's so hot in August, we were wondering if you could pull some thing together for this Christmas"
beep

Yes, Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus... and her name is Eliza.

Coach: How's life treating you Norm?
Norm: Like I just ran over its dog.

"Oh hi, it's me again. just wanted to know, could you get a discount because you have a timeshare" call me back.

I'm surprised she didn't just ask if you wouldn't mind paying for it all as well while you're at it!!!

Oh Eliza, poor Eliza.... I definitely think turning them all loose to a travel agent as Blossomz suggested is your best bet. Then she can be the one to bear any and all bad news and you can still be a good guy. You certainly don't want the over-80 crowd like this at you

 

[sleepydog25]

So, Groupies, what do you enjoy eating at VWL?

Now I have a new Keurig coffee maker, which I love

I do love my OWN coffee in the mornings, and driving down makes it possible to bring my beans, grinder, and half-and-half. Usually, RF has raw sugar, so I just raid their supply. I'll have to second the vote for the portobello soup at AP, as well as the buffalo. . .and pretty much anything off their wine list.

 

[Muushka]

I do love my OWN coffee in the mornings, and driving down makes it possible to bring my beans, grinder, and half-and-half. Usually, RF has raw sugar, so I just raid their supply. I'll have to second the vote for the portobello soup at AP, as well as the buffalo. . .and pretty much anything off their wine list.

Ah. The sweet touch of the bean in the morning. Nothing like it. I broke down and got a Keurig machine. (oops, I already mentioned that) I like it because I am the only lover of the bean in my house and when I make a pot, I drink a pot.
This way I limit myself to 1 large cup.

I might bring my French Press to VWL this trip though.

I love mushroom soup. I might have to try me a bowl!

 

[sleepydog25]

Oooh, a French press. . .yes, I have one, too. . .and just might have to bring it next trip. . .what a superb idea!

 

[horselover]

So, Groupies, what do you enjoy eating at VWL?

Now I have a new Keurig coffee maker, which I love

Well I'm with DiznyDi I loved the yogurt parfaits. So sad they're gone. I also like the flatbreads at RF. Now while not technically from VWL I love to get a pastry from the bakery in France & bring it back to eat in front of the villa's fireplace.

Like Sleepydog I also bring my own coffee. No grinder though. I buy a bag of the Kona Blend from the Poly. Love that coffee.

I love my Keurig coffee maker too! We love the Timothy's Kona Blend.