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

[blossomz]

Speaking of coffee, does anyone else miss the frozen coffee/ice cream pool bar drinks? They haven't been seen for awhile. Apparently you can still find them at the OKW pool bar because they have the star bucks liqueor. Yum they were good!

 

[Inkmahm]

My cats are on Vetsulin (which will be pulled off the market one of these days because of expiration problems, but so far so good).

Muushka, thanks for making the comment about Vetsulin. I finally went to the website for it yesterday and found all the letters from the manufacturer telling vets to take animals off of this insulin and move them to another. The FDA says the insulin is not consistent so the animal could be getting way too much or way too little of the active ingredient. I found a website for diabetic cats and read the horror stories about the cats on Vetsulin who suddenly were having problems with their diabetes again.

I contacted the manufacturer and got this response:

From: Richardson, Jill <jill.richardson@sp.intervet.com>
Subject: Vetsulin
To: inkmahm
Date: Monday, July 26, 2010, 12:46 PM




Hello xxx,
Vetsulin is not available for use at this time, unless the animal is enrolled in a special critical needs program. We do recommend that cats are placed on either ProZinc or Glargine instead of Vetsulin. There is information about this on our website at www.vetsulin.com.
You can have your vet contact us if they have any questions at 1 800-224-5318
Thank you for contacting us


Jill Richardson, DVM
Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health
Pharmacovigilance Veterinarian
T: +1 800-224-5318


My vet did call today and found out that he shouldn't be using Vetsulin anymore. He is quite upset with the distributor who has continued to sell it to him. Now he has to switch his diabetic patients to something else.

I have Humulin N insulin that I just got from Walgreens. We'll see how this works for my Cheyenne. I feel so much better now that I'm not giving her the Vetsulin anymore.

 

[Muushka]

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.

Hey, it is supposed to be stuff you cook!!

I love the strawberry cheesecake from AK. Yummmmm.

I love T Kona blend too! And the Organic bold. Have you seen the great price on them through the auto delivery program at Amazon? .35 a cup, delivered. Once I figure out my favorite, I will order through them.

Speaking of coffee, does anyone else miss the frozen coffee/ice cream pool bar drinks? They haven't been seen for awhile. Apparently you can still find them at the OKW pool bar because they have the star bucks liqueor. Yum they were good!

Sorry, I don't do coffee flavored anything except coffee. Strange, I know.
I think it has something to do with being from RI. Coffee syrup capital of the world.

Muushka, thanks for making the comment about Vetsulin. I finally went to the website for it yesterday and found all the letters from the manufacturer telling vets to take animals off of this insulin and move them to another. The FDA says the insulin is not consistent so the animal could be getting way too much or way too little of the active ingredient. I found a website for diabetic cats and read the horror stories about the cats on Vetsulin who suddenly were having problems with their diabetes again.

I contacted the manufacturer and got this response:

From: Richardson, Jill <jill.richardson@sp.intervet.com>
Subject: Vetsulin
To: inkmahm
Date: Monday, July 26, 2010, 12:46 PM




Hello xxx,
Vetsulin is not available for use at this time, unless the animal is enrolled in a special critical needs program. We do recommend that cats are placed on either ProZinc or Glargine instead of Vetsulin. There is information about this on our website at www.vetsulin.com.
You can have your vet contact us if they have any questions at 1 800-224-5318
Thank you for contacting us


Jill Richardson, DVM
Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health
Pharmacovigilance Veterinarian
T: +1 800-224-5318


My vet did call today and found out that he shouldn't be using Vetsulin anymore. He is quite upset with the distributor who has continued to sell it to him. Now he has to switch his diabetic patients to something else.

I have Humulin N insulin that I just got from Walgreens. We'll see how this works for my Cheyenne. I feel so much better now that I'm not giving her the Vetsulin anymore.

Wow, I am surprised your vet had not been notified. I think I am going to ask mine about switching to the Humulin N insulin. Do you remember what you pay per vial? And do you give your cat about the same amount as the Vetsulin? Thanks! To keep it in the WL spirit, I wonder if they sell Humulin N insulin at the Mercantile????

 

[Inkmahm]

Wow, I am surprised your vet had not been notified. I think I am going to ask mine about switching to the Humulin N insulin. Do you remember what you pay per vial? And do you give your cat about the same amount as the Vetsulin? Thanks! To keep it in the WL spirit, I wonder if they sell Humulin N insulin at the Mercantile????

The Humulin N is more expensive. I got it at Walgreens for $59.99 but for cats, they add sales tax in my state so it was $63 something. If it were for human use there'd be no tax. Odd.

My vet insists he heard nothing at all about Vetsulin from the distributor and that is who is is holding responsible for not communicating. He gave me credit for the Vetsulin and the syringes.

My cat seems to be okay although I have to stay up another 45 minutes tonight to make sure at the 6 hour mark. So far, so good. I haven't had a chance yet to go back to the feline diabetes site to read up on Humulin N but I will try to do that tomorrow. It's the same dosage as Vesulin on the same 12 hour schedule.

Speaking of cats, that is what would make VWL perfect for me. If each villa came complete with a resident cat I'd be in heaven.

 

[horselover]

Hey, it is supposed to be stuff you cook!!

I love the strawberry cheesecake from AK. Yummmmm.

I love T Kona blend too! And the Organic bold. Have you seen the great price on them through the auto delivery program at Amazon? .35 a cup, delivered. Once I figure out my favorite, I will order through them.

Oops! I guess I didn't read the original post carefully. However, I do "cook" yogurt parfaits at home all the time! Still like the ones they used to have at RF better though.

We use the subscribe & save from Amazon too. Still a little on the pricey side (compared with coffee for a regular brewer) but cheaper than getting it at the grocery store. It's hard to go back to the regular auto. drip pot after having the Keurig. I'm spoiled now. I wonder if I could fit one in the OL?

 

[jimmytammy]

You know while we are talking eating at VWL, we do enjoy eating around the World! One of our fav things to fix at home from WDW are the Cheddar Cheese soup from Le Cellier. It takes a lot of prep work but is so worth it! There are certain ingredients after much trial and error that we have found a tried and true taste just like it recipe. Keys for us are Black Diamond Cheddar cheese from Sams Club, Maple Cured bacon from The Fresh Market(a local store) and Boddingtons Ale.

Also, Honey Sesame Chicken from Nine Dragons. Both of these recipes take a lot of hands! 1st time we fixed the chicken, took us 3 hrs.!! But we got it down to about 1:15, which is bearable.(had to get VWL in there somewhere)

Easier and less time, PB&J milkshake from 50s PTC

 

[DiznyDi]

I'm with HL: I make the yogurt parfaits at home and have them every morning for breakfast. With all the fresh berries available now they're particularly good. Groupies helped me 'fine tune' my granola recipe. It's not as good as having it at RF, but is pretty good.
Keurigs, we have 2; one upstairs and one downstairs. Love 'em! My favorite is Coffee Peoples 'Donut Shop'. DDad will tell you his favorite is Green Mountains 'Southern Pecan'.
HL you could always take the Keurig Mini for your locker. Bed Bath and Beyond clearanced them at 39.99 a few months ago. I picked one up with my locker in mind. Currently it's at DDads office.

 

[Muushka]

The Humulin N is more expensive. I got it at Walgreens for $59.99 but for cats, they add sales tax in my state so it was $63 something. If it were for human use there'd be no tax. Odd.

My vet insists he heard nothing at all about Vetsulin from the distributor and that is who is is holding responsible for not communicating. He gave me credit for the Vetsulin and the syringes.

My cat seems to be okay although I have to stay up another 45 minutes tonight to make sure at the 6 hour mark. So far, so good. I haven't had a chance yet to go back to the feline diabetes site to read up on Humulin N but I will try to do that tomorrow. It's the same dosage as Vesulin on the same 12 hour schedule.

Speaking of cats, that is what would make VWL perfect for me. If each villa came complete with a resident cat I'd be in heaven.

If each villa came complete with a resident cat I'd be in heaven

Now there is a tag if I ever saw one. And my idea of a great idea!

I looked up the insulin on the internet last night. It looks like there are places to get it which would cost less. One place, if you buy in bulk, got it down to $30 or so a vial (but you had to buy 5 or so).

The Vetsulin uses U 40 syringes and the Humulin N uses U 100 syringes. So when you say it is the same, are you taking the difference in syringe size into account? Don't mean to nit-pick but I need to have my ducks in a row when I talk with my vet. Thanks!

You know while we are talking eating at VWL, we do enjoy eating around the World! One of our fav things to fix at home from WDW are the Cheddar Cheese soup from Le Cellier. It takes a lot of prep work but is so worth it! There are certain ingredients after much trial and error that we have found a tried and true taste just like it recipe. Keys for us are Black Diamond Cheddar cheese from Sams Club, Maple Cured bacon from The Fresh Market(a local store) and Boddingtons Ale.

Also, Honey Sesame Chicken from Nine Dragons. Both of these recipes take a lot of hands! 1st time we fixed the chicken, took us 3 hrs.!! But we got it down to about 1:15, which is bearable.(had to get VWL in there somewhere)

Easier and less time, PB&J milkshake from 50s PTC

OK JT, give up that cheddar cheese soup recipe, measurements and all. If you would It sounds wonderful.

I'm with HL: I make the yogurt parfaits at home and have them every morning for breakfast. With all the fresh berries available now they're particularly good. Groupies helped me 'fine tune' my granola recipe. It's not as good as having it at RF, but is pretty good.
Keurigs, we have 2; one upstairs and one downstairs. Love 'em! My favorite is Coffee Peoples 'Donut Shop'. DDad will tell you his favorite is Green Mountains 'Southern Pecan'.
HL you could always take the Keurig Mini for your locker. Bed Bath and Beyond clearanced them at 39.99 a few months ago. I picked one up with my locker in mind. Currently it's at DDads office.

Is that Donut Shop coffee robust? I am still in the learning stage and realized pretty quickly that the regular and light ones are just not strong enough. Thanks

To steal from JT, life is more bearable here on the Groupie thread.

 

[Granny]

From the VWL atrium, a little Hidden Mickey:

And another view of VWL:

I like the fresh made-while-you-wait salads and sandwiches at Roaring Fork:

 

[Inkmahm]

If each villa came complete with a resident cat I'd be in heaven

Now there is a tag if I ever saw one. And my idea of a great idea!

I looked up the insulin on the internet last night. It looks like there are places to get it which would cost less. One place, if you buy in bulk, got it down to $30 or so a vial (but you had to buy 5 or so).

The Vetsulin uses U 40 syringes and the Humulin N uses U 100 syringes. So when you say it is the same, are you taking the difference in syringe size into account? Don't mean to nit-pick but I need to have my ducks in a row when I talk with my vet. Thanks!

Yes, I double and triple checked that with my vet yesterday. The strength of the insulin is different, too. So using the U100 syringe I still go to the 4th mark in the morning and 3rd in the afternoon, same as with the Vetsulin. It's just that the insulin seems so much more concentrated and that the syringe markings are so much closer together. It's really much harder to get an accurate dose with these new ones than with the Vetsulin. I can see where it would be VERY easy to give the wrong dosage if not paying attention so I'm being extra careful.

The insulin is supposed to be tossed after 28 days but my cat doesn't use that much so I'll be wasting quite a bit. I need to figure out if it comes in a smaller vial, or maybe buying it in bulk will make it cheaper even if I have to toss half of it. I don't want to buy in bulk though until I know this is the insulin that will work for my cat.

 

[Muushka]

What size syringe? I use the 1/2 cc size, U 100. The markings are quite small.

I get involved with diabetic cat threads and see where people are suggesting buying the syringes at Walmart or Sams (which I do). They never say in their post that those stores don't sell the U 40 syringes and to be careful.
Scary! I pay about $12.50 for a hundred syringes if that helps. Bummer that you have to throw some away.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Oh Granny, your pictures are wonderful! Thank you.

 

[sleepydog25]

Re: coffee, whereas Muushka doesn't do anything coffee-flavored other than coffee, I can't do flavored coffees at all. . .I want just the coffee strong, freshly brewed, and with a hit of raw sugar and half-and-half. . .oh, can't abide iced coffees, either. My southern roots convinced me long ago that it's ICED tea and HOT coffee. . . Moose-tly, I love the smell of fresh brewed coffee first thing on a cold morning--ahhhhh. For the food topic, I've recreated the portobello soup here, and though it takes a bit of time, it's darn good and a wonderful reminder of AP.

 

[Granny]

Oh Granny, your pictures are wonderful! Thank you.

Nice of you to say so. By the way, I know that the prices for salads and sandwiches at RF have gone up quite a bit since that picture in 2006. Too bad as I thought they were a very good value by Disney standards.

 

[Inkmahm]

What size syringe? I use the 1/2 cc size, U 100. The markings are quite small.

I get involved with diabetic cat threads and see where people are suggesting buying the syringes at Walmart or Sams (which I do). They never say in their post that those stores don't sell the U 40 syringes and to be careful.
Scary! I pay about $12.50 for a hundred syringes if that helps. Bummer that you have to throw some away.

Hmmmm.... then I'm not sure you'd use the same switching from Vetsulin because I had U40 syringes and had to take them back to the vet with the Vetsulin. I have the 1/2 cc size, U100 now. They were $15.88 at Walgreens. Where do you buy yours - Sam's? We have a Sam's club membership. I wonder if they have the insulin, too?

 

[Inkmahm]

If each villa came complete with a resident cat I'd be in heaven

Now there is a tag if I ever saw one. And my idea of a great idea!


OK JT, give up that cheddar cheese soup recipe, measurements and all. If you would It sounds wonderful.

I forgot to say that you're right, that would be a perfect tag for me.

Our vet has an office cat named Chief. I love playing with Chief when we go to the vet. The cat has such a great personality and is so friendly with everyone. A chief in every villa would truly be perfect as it would make it REALLY be like home. I miss my cats when we travel (and the dog, too).

As for the soup, I have a Disney recipe book that includes the recipe from Le Cellier. It sounds like JT has modified the recipe a bit to make it taste exactly like the original. Otherwise I can post the one from the Disney book.

The mushroom soup at AP is my husband's favorite. I'm allergic to mushrooms so I"ve never had it, but he raves about it.

 

[Inkmahm]

Do any of you have Groupon in your cities?

$40 for Segway Tour of Veterans Park from Segway of Wisconsin ($84.67 Value) http://www.groupon.com/milwaukee/de...eferral&utm_medium=email&utm_source=uu3393852

I was really excited today to see they were offering Segway tours. We first did Segways at WDW and loved them so now we do tours in cities we visit. This is the first time we'll do it in our own home town though! Couldn't beat the price so I'm taking my brother and his family next month as part of their Christmas presents (a little early).

I just signed up for the Orlando Groupon emails, too. I see they had an airboat special recently. Too bad I missed that one, it's one of the things we want to do in December.

 

[horselover]

You know while we are talking eating at VWL, we do enjoy eating around the World! One of our fav things to fix at home from WDW are the Cheddar Cheese soup from Le Cellier. It takes a lot of prep work but is so worth it! There are certain ingredients after much trial and error that we have found a tried and true taste just like it recipe. Keys for us are Black Diamond Cheddar cheese from Sams Club, Maple Cured bacon from The Fresh Market(a local store) and Boddingtons Ale.

Also, Honey Sesame Chicken from Nine Dragons. Both of these recipes take a lot of hands! 1st time we fixed the chicken, took us 3 hrs.!! But we got it down to about 1:15, which is bearable.(had to get VWL in there somewhere)

Easier and less time, PB&J milkshake from 50s PTC

I make the cheddar soup at home too. It takes a looooong time, but its' so worth it in the end. It's rendering down the bacon that takes the longest, but unfortunately the process cannot be rushed! I haven't been able to find Black Diamond Cheddar (no Sam's near us). I'll try the maple bacon next time. I usually just get the low salt because the cheese has so much sodium & DH has high blood pressure. I'll try the Boddingtons Ale too. I usually use Molson Canadian. It's not exactly like the Le Cellier version but it's pretty darn close. Pair it with the awesome pretzel bread they now sell at Whole Foods & ahhhhhh! Can't wait until the Fall when I can start making it again.

I'm with HL: I make the yogurt parfaits at home and have them every morning for breakfast. With all the fresh berries available now they're particularly good. Groupies helped me 'fine tune' my granola recipe. It's not as good as having it at RF, but is pretty good.
Keurigs, we have 2; one upstairs and one downstairs. Love 'em! My favorite is Coffee Peoples 'Donut Shop'. DDad will tell you his favorite is Green Mountains 'Southern Pecan'.
HL you could always take the Keurig Mini for your locker. Bed Bath and Beyond clearanced them at 39.99 a few months ago. I picked one up with my locker in mind. Currently it's at DDads office.

Oooooo I'll have to go look for the mini Keurig. The only problem is my OL is packed to the brim! I'd have to take some stuff out or get a 2nd one. Not a bad idea but I think DH would not be happy with me if I did that!

OK JT, give up that cheddar cheese soup recipe, measurements and all. If you would It sounds wonderful.

You can get the recipe & tons more Disney recipes from allears.net.

 

[Muushka]

I was thinking that JT refined the cheddar soup recipe, will it be the same one on AllEars?

Granny, they were great pics, and I am grateful that there was no furniture in them!

Hmmmm.... then I'm not sure you'd use the same switching from Vetsulin because I had U40 syringes and had to take them back to the vet with the Vetsulin. I have the 1/2 cc size, U100 now. They were $15.88 at Walgreens. Where do you buy yours - Sam's? We have a Sam's club membership. I wonder if they have the insulin, too?

I switched to the U 100 needles and multiply the amount she gets by 2.5.
If I got the U 100 insulin, I would not multiply (otherwise I would have a not-so-alive kitty!

I am needing some needles, I will check at Sams for the insulin at the same time.

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . The only problem is my OL is packed to the brim! I'd have to take some stuff out or get a 2nd one. Not a bad idea but I think DH would not be happy with me if I did that! . . . . . . .

Let Anniversary Guy know that John disclosed one evening at the OL Wine Event at Epcot that the record right now is 14 OLs. Yes, fourteen (14) ! ! Makes two sound very reasonable, doesn't it!

I think you would need a two bedroom just for the storage of all of the lockers. Can you imagine packing them up when the magic is coming to a pause!?! (it never really ends )

Something tells me this may end with Anniversary Guy sending DiznyDi a PM encouraging her to get that second OL, so forget I mentioned it . . . . .