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

[eliza61]

I hope that everybody is having a good time this evening.

I am currently sitting here in class, baby sitting my Digital Signal Processing students as they take their second exam. I would much rather be sitting in the lobby at Wilderness Lodge right now. Perhaps in the near future, I can be sitting there and yet baby sitting here. Wishful thinking, I guess.

Hang in there WD, I'm currently rewriting my will because my evil son is visiting the rock and roll hall of fame and he just texted me and ask did I know some "old dude" name Mick Jagger and who were Gladys Knight and the PIMPS So that really cool pin collection that is probably going to be the sum of my estate is now going to the dog.

Just stab me in the heart.

 

[wildernessDad]

Hang in there WD, I'm currently rewriting my will because my evil son is visiting the rock and roll hall of fame and he just texted me and ask did I know some "old dude" name Mick Jagger and who were Gladys Knight and the PIMPS So that really cool pin collection that is probably going to be the sum of my estate is now going to the dog.

Just stab me in the heart.

Thanks, Eliza! You made my evening!

 

[horselover]

Hang in there WD, I'm currently rewriting my will because my evil son is visiting the rock and roll hall of fame and he just texted me and ask did I know some "old dude" name Mick Jagger and who were Gladys Knight and the PIMPS So that really cool pin collection that is probably going to be the sum of my estate is now going to the dog.

Just stab me in the heart.

Oh that's just sad. Every time I take my boy's out somewhere in the car DS12 wants me to change the radio station. His new favorite saying is "Ahhhh oldie! Change the station". To which I reply my car, my music! It's usually something along the lines of Bob Seger, the Stones, or Elton John. I'm happy to say however that DS10 has a great appreciation for The Beatles & never asks me to change the station.

 

[franandaj]

Hang in there WD, I'm currently rewriting my will because my evil son is visiting the rock and roll hall of fame and he just texted me and ask did I know some "old dude" name Mick Jagger and who were Gladys Knight and the PIMPS So that really cool pin collection that is probably going to be the sum of my estate is now going to the dog.

Just stab me in the heart.

That's just plain WRONG!

 

[wildernessDad]

146 days until I walt into our beloved lodge, if all goes according to my master plan!

 

[Muushka]

Hang in there WD, I'm currently rewriting my will because my evil son is visiting the rock and roll hall of fame and he just texted me and ask did I know some "old dude" name Mick Jagger and who were Gladys Knight and the PIMPS So that really cool pin collection that is probably going to be the sum of my estate is now going to the dog.

Just stab me in the heart.

GK and PIMPS!

Didn't that kid ever hear "Midnight Train to Georgia"

 

[Granny]

Hang in there WD, I'm currently rewriting my will because my evil son is visiting the rock and roll hall of fame and he just texted me and ask did I know some "old dude" name Mick Jagger and who were Gladys Knight and the PIMPS

Oh, I LOVED that group!!

 

[twinklebug]

Still at the lodge for another 24 hrs. No luck downloading the pics from my SD card to the netbook. Looks like the card reader has issues that AVG is taking a fit with It's a riot when technology bites at each other - except when it gets in my way. So, sorry to say pics will be coming when I get home.

DS met an italian boy and with him broke the EE record and the next day started going for the ToT record. The boy left after 15 rides and returned when just in time for his final ride. The bellhops and manager celebrated his accomplishment by riding with him and giving him a certificate and the pic. For the curious: No I didn't hang out with DS or ride ToT. Been in a falling elevator once. No intention of doing so again, yet.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Hang in there WD, I'm currently rewriting my will because my evil son is visiting the rock and roll hall of fame and he just texted me and ask did I know some "old dude" name Mick Jagger and who were Gladys Knight and the PIMPS So that really cool pin collection that is probably going to be the sum of my estate is now going to the dog.

Just stab me in the heart.

Never forget; insanity is hereditary: you get it from your kids.

 

[cheer4bison]

Hi Groupies!

My family and I have been traveling this summer and when I returned I was so excited to see that a new VWL Groupies thread had been started. Good job keeping the spirit alive!

Could I share a photo or two with you, even if they are a bit off topic? Since several of you have mentioned places you have recently traveled or hope to travel I thought you might forgive me for sharing a few thoughts on our recent ABD trip to Germany. It was AMAZING!!!!! DH and I both have roots in Germany dating back to the 18th century. We are from Pennsylvania Dutch (Deutsch) stock. That's where our families are from so it has been a lifelong dream to visit there. Since it is our 20th anniversary this summer and our DS10 recently did a school project investigating Germany we decided to save our pennies and go. Let me just say, if any of you are on the fence considering an ABD adventure, hesitate no further. It was more than we are accustomed to paying for a vacation but we got more than double our money's worth. Just my 2 cents.

Here we see DS defending the fair damsels at Rapunzel's castle in Trendelberg.

And then he learned how to make Mickey pretzels in Rothenberg.

On our last full day, we experienced the magic that is Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria! It's easy to see why Walt Disney was inspired by this beautiful place.

Now that we are back from our exotic adventure, we are counting down the days until our return to our beloved lodge! (238 more to go!) Germany may have been spectacular, but there's no place like home!!!!

 

[wildernessDad]

Nice pics, cheer4bison!

 

[eliza61]

Hi Groupies!

My family and I have been traveling this summer and when I returned I was so excited to see that a new VWL Groupies thread had been started. Good job keeping the spirit alive!

Could I share a photo or two with you, even if they are a bit off topic?
Here we see DS defending the fair damsels at Rapunzel's castle in Trendelberg.

On our last full day, we experienced the magic that is Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria! It's easy to see why Walt Disney was inspired by this beautiful place.

Now that's what I call a castle. WoW
Now that we are back from our exotic adventure, we are counting down the days until our return to our beloved lodge! (238 more to go!) Germany may have been spectacular, but there's no place like home!!!!

We would have been mad if you hadn't shared these gorgeous pictures.

We've been tossing around the idea of doing an ABD vacation. We want to do the West adventure. thanks for the

Granny
LOL don't give Sid any fashion ideas. Every night I think about sneaking into his bedroom and cutting off his dreadlocks (which I loathe, hate and despise). No need to introduce gold teeth to the child.

 

[horselover]

Welcome back Cheer4bison! Good to have you back. I for one don't mind the pics & would love to see more! Are you planning on doing a TR? I would love to hear all about an ABD trip 1st hand.

 

[jimmytammy]

Love the pics Jill!!

 

[blossomz]

Very cool photos!

 

[Muushka]

Oh Cheer4, your pictures are wonderful. I loved Germany, such a beautiful country.
By any chance, did you get to the Passion Play in Oberammergau?

That castle is beautiful.

 

[Granny]

Granny
LOL don't give Sid any fashion ideas. Every night I think about sneaking into his bedroom and cutting off his dreadlocks (which I loathe, hate and despise). No need to introduce gold teeth to the child.

Ah, sorry about that. I don't need to be a bad influence on anyone!



Jil...thanks for the pictures. Looks like a beautiful trip. But I guess maybe I'm the only person who doesn't know what a "ABD vacation" is??

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hang in there WD, I'm currently rewriting my will because my evil son is visiting the rock and roll hall of fame and he just texted me and ask did I know some "old dude" name Mick Jagger and who were Gladys Knight and the PIMPS So that really cool pin collection that is probably going to be the sum of my estate is now going to the dog.

Just stab me in the heart.

Oh I am so lucky to have a DD who loves music like the Beatles and stuff from the 80's.

Hi Groupies!


Could I share a photo or two with you, even if they are a bit off topic? Since several of you have mentioned places you have recently traveled or hope to travel I thought you might forgive me for sharing a few thoughts on our recent ABD trip to Germany. It was AMAZING!!!!! DH and I both have roots in Germany dating back to the 18th century. We are from Pennsylvania Dutch (Deutsch) stock. That's where our families are from so it has been a lifelong dream to visit there. Since it is our 20th anniversary this summer and our DS10 recently did a school project investigating Germany we decided to save our pennies and go. Let me just say, if any of you are on the fence considering an ABD adventure, hesitate no further. It was more than we are accustomed to paying for a vacation but we got more than double our money's worth. Just my 2 cents.

Awesome pictures! I too am Pa. Dutch so I really appreciate them. My DD is really into family history and would love to do a trip like that.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

So this is WAY off topic but I figured cat lovers like Muushka and anyone who could just use a good laugh would appreciate it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTcz-etqwKg&feature=related

 

[cheer4bison]

Jil...thanks for the pictures. Looks like a beautiful trip. But I guess maybe I'm the only person who doesn't know what a "ABD vacation" is??

Hi Granny,

Sorry I didn't clarify what ABD is. ABD simply means Adventures by Disney. They are a Disney-owned travel organization founded in 2006, I believe, which specializes in taking families on 6-12 day vacations around the world. They have a wide variety of trips, everything from Europe to Australia to the western US. It's fun to check out their home page (www.adventuresbydisney.com) because not only do they show all the different adventures they offer, but they give a day-by-day itinerary for each of the trips online so you know what you have to look forward to. Of course, they save quite a few surprises for "adventurers" to discover along the way.