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

[Disney loving Iowan]

We love Portifino! What a beautiful hotel it is, you will probably love it (well, not as much as VWL ).

If you have any specific questions, PM me. We stayed there many moons ago (10 years or so) but I don't imagine too much changed.

We need to start thinking about what day a meet would be good.

Thanks!!

 

[Granny]

Hey Muushka, this is hard for me to say but we may make a non-WDW trip in December. We would stay at the Portofino and do Universal.

Portofino is an outstanding hotel! Beautifully themed with the piazza, fountain and waterways. Just a remarkable hotel and one of my favorite spots in Orlando that isn't named Wilderness Lodge. Enjoy your planning and trip.

 

[Dizny Dad]

One more cruise through the ol' thread, as today is the last morning I can calmly participate before I must drag DiznyDi off to the south pacific.

DS and future DIL have seen a few plans get changed in the last few days. The chaplain they have been meeting with told them last Tuesday that he can no longer marry them, as the Army had made other plans for him, so he is off to a training venue this coming weekend.

So DS and FDIL began their search for a pastor that was not tied up Sunday Morning. Yeah, Sunday morning; somehow most seem to be tied up - funny. They have connected with a justice of the peace who happens to be free (said he wasn't doing anything or going anywhere Sunday morning - geeze) I'm sure he is a nice fellow.

DiznyDi will fill all in, as she travels with her iPhone and is on the DIS lots during our travels together on that thing.

All bags are packed, including the suitcase of mints.

Aloha. . . . .

 

[wildernessDad]

166!

 

[jimmytammy]

One more cruise through the ol' thread, as today is the last morning I can calmly participate before I must drag DiznyDi off to the south pacific.

DS and future DIL have seen a few plans get changed in the last few days. The chaplain they have been meeting with told them last Tuesday that he can no longer marry them, as the Army had made other plans for him, so he is off to a training venue this coming weekend.

So DS and FDIL began their search for a pastor that was not tied up Sunday Morning. Yeah, Sunday morning; somehow most seem to be tied up - funny. They have connected with a justice of the peace who happens to be free (said he wasn't doing anything or going anywhere Sunday morning - geeze) I'm sure he is a nice fellow.

DiznyDi will fill all in, as she travels with her iPhone and is on the DIS lots during our travels together on that thing.

All bags are packed, including the suitcase of mints.

Aloha. . . . .

Have a great trip Dad and Di!!

 

[horselover]

One more cruise through the ol' thread, as today is the last morning I can calmly participate before I must drag DiznyDi off to the south pacific.

DS and future DIL have seen a few plans get changed in the last few days. The chaplain they have been meeting with told them last Tuesday that he can no longer marry them, as the Army had made other plans for him, so he is off to a training venue this coming weekend.

So DS and FDIL began their search for a pastor that was not tied up Sunday Morning. Yeah, Sunday morning; somehow most seem to be tied up - funny. They have connected with a justice of the peace who happens to be free (said he wasn't doing anything or going anywhere Sunday morning - geeze) I'm sure he is a nice fellow.

DiznyDi will fill all in, as she travels with her iPhone and is on the DIS lots during our travels together on that thing.

All bags are packed, including the suitcase of mints.

Aloha. . . . .

Aloha DiznyDi & Dad! Safe travels. Enjoy those mints!

So we saw TS3 yesterday. Loved it! As promised the end was a real tear jerker. I tried not to cry, but I was not successful. DS12 actually was tearing up too, but don't tell him I told! The ending really was perfect. They couldn't have ended it any better IMHO.

That's about it in these here parts. Trying to figure out what to do to occupy our time this summer. I'm only 3 days into the vacation & I'm already bored! Only 105 days until the next trip. At least my countdown is shorter than WildernessDad's.

Have a good day groupies!

 

[Meriweather]

Also saw TS3 yesterday.....very good!!

 

[Muushka]

Aloha DiznyDi & Dad. I hope the wedding is beautiful.

 

[Granny]

Good morning Groupies...time to root on the US Soccer team to the next round!!

 

[Granny]

Dizny Di & Dad....hope the rest of the week goes a little less stressfully than the chaplain issues. Aloha, and best wishes.


And I can't believe they disallowed ANOTHER U.S. goal....this is just crazy!

Must go to my VWL spot in my mind....must be calm...must be relaxed....

 

[tea pot]

Mom and I returned from MN yesterday. It was one of those weeks that was filled with good and bad. DM's Dr. says it really might be time for her to get off pills and go to insulin. He got an adamant no on that one. I believe stubborness may have been mentioned. Then we learned that my DBIL has colon cancer and will be having it removed this Wed. Prognosis sounds good at this time so fingers are crossed. And, a day after that his and my DSis's middle child had a surgical procedure done b/c of suspected cancer. Test results are not back on that yet but the poor girl is only 29. Lots of pixie dust and prayers are needed here.
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Oh Kat Sending Prayers and Pixie Dust for you and all of your loved ones facing such difficult times.

Wow! A new thread! Eliza what a wonderful start! Welcome to all of the new groupies! Just returned from the world. The week flew by! BLT is a beautiful and convenient resort, very modern and great layout in the 2 BR! The weather was the hottest in 116 years! It put a cramp in our park time, but we stuck around the resorts. Had an incredible massage at GF, attended the member open house at top of the world lounge (gorgeous!) and got to be on the expert panel! Also spent some time visiting my guide. Had an amazing dinner at California Grill. Anyone ever have hawaiin white tuna? Yum! Visited our beloved lodge. My family LOVES the wings at territory lounge! Saw the electrical parade and new fireworks show. Both great. Will post photos later.

Sounds Wonderful Looking forward to the pictures thanks in advance

Haven't seen TS3 yet, but the first two rank highly in terms of favorite movies to watch. DD saw TS3 the day it opened, but she hadn't seen the original nor the first sequel. So, when she stayed with me over the weekend, we watched them. Between watching those two flicks, teaching her how to drive a riding mower (albeit on my lap), going fishing, and cooking dinner together (she makes a mean spaghetti sauce), it was a most wonderful Father's Day weekend.

And. I'm looking forward to getting down to VWL in a few months. . .

Hey sleepydog I don't know if I said welcome yet so Welcome Home and you sound like a great groupie dad to me!

Great pics everybody! Going to make Tues a nice day for sure. Hope everybody has a great one!!

Im off to eat one of Tammys Paula Deen recipe blueberry muffins. They smell really good!!

Ah Jimmy no fair

Scary about the bank situation
Everybody together...there's no place like home......there's no place like home......there's no place like home......

Ditto on the banks and I'm clicking my ruby reds right now

One more cruise through the ol' thread, as today is the last morning I can calmly participate before I must drag DiznyDi off to the south pacific.

DS and future DIL have seen a few plans get changed in the last few days. The chaplain they have been meeting with told them last Tuesday that he can no longer marry them, as the Army had made other plans for him, so he is off to a training venue this coming weekend.

So DS and FDIL began their search for a pastor that was not tied up Sunday Morning. Yeah, Sunday morning; somehow most seem to be tied up - funny. They have connected with a justice of the peace who happens to be free (said he wasn't doing anything or going anywhere Sunday morning - geeze) I'm sure he is a nice fellow.

DiznyDi will fill all in, as she travels with her iPhone and is on the DIS lots during our travels together on that thing.

All bags are packed, including the suitcase of mints.

Aloha. . . . .

ALOHA!!!!

 

[Granny]

U S A!!!

 

[sleepydog25]

Sounds like you had a great day!!

I did, thanks!

Hey sleepydog I don't know if I said welcome yet so Welcome Home and you sound like a great groupie dad to me!

Thanks for the warm welcome, and I take great pride in being a dad, so I appreciate your comment. It seems like I'm in good company here.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Portofino is an outstanding hotel! Beautifully themed with the piazza, fountain and waterways. Just a remarkable hotel and one of my favorite spots in Orlando that isn't named Wilderness Lodge. Enjoy your planning and trip.

Glad to hear that! Things are still a bit up in the air as to whether we will do it in Dec. or not. We will do at a some point for sure.

DiznyDi will fill all in, as she travels with her iPhone and is on the DIS lots during our travels together on that thing.

All bags are packed, including the suitcase of mints.

Aloha. . . . .

Have a great trip! We will be thinking about you guys!

So we saw TS3 yesterday. Loved it! As promised the end was a real tear jerker. I tried not to cry, but I was not successful. DS12 actually was tearing up too, but don't tell him I told! The ending really was perfect. They couldn't have ended it any better IMHO.

I totally agree! That was the ending I was hoping for and I think I would have been disappointed if it ended differently.

Good morning Groupies...time to root on the US Soccer team to the next round!!

Great win!!!!!!

 

[horselover]

DLI - just noticed your new avatar. Love the pic!

 

[Corinne]

Wow! A new thread! Eliza what a wonderful start! groupies! Just returned from the world. he weather was the hottest in 116 years! It put a cramp in our park time

Hi Blossom! We go away for 8 measly (and horrifically HOT!!!!) days and Eliza has started a beautiful new thread!!! Hopefully my texting buddy and I will have another opportunity to meet again soon.

We also had a great time, and even though we go every summer, this past week was so hot~I was also surprised at how crowded he parks were. We had a wonderful visit at our beloved Lodge and decided we all need to get back there for a stay ASAP!

 

[Corinne]

Good morning Groupies...time to root on the US Soccer team to the next round!!

We were having lunch at ESPN during the England/Algeria match up, all I can say is YIKES! The 3 men in my house love sports and can get pretty rowdy during a Bruins or Patriots game, but man, the British soccer fans are something else!

 

[Corinne]

OK, last post from me tonight (I promise! lol), but I had to say I never even NOTICED the new name until I was reading the old thread! Can I blame it on jet lag? Oh wait...I have been home for 4 days.

Anyway, I LOVE the new thread name! Great job Granny!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

DLI - just noticed your new avatar. Love the pic!

Thanks! I stole it off the web though. I have tried to make my pup my avatar but I just can't seem to do it.

 

[Granny]

OK, last post from me tonight (I promise! lol), but I had to say I never even NOTICED the new name until I was reading the old thread! Can I blame it on jet lag? Oh wait...I have been home for 4 days.

Anyway, I LOVE the new thread name! Great job Granny!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad you like it. As with many good things, it was a group effort!!