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

[wildernessDad]

Oh, btw...

85 days to go! Woo hoo!

 

[jimmytammy]

Anybody here ever done Keys to the Kingdom Tour? We are seriously considering doing it this Dec., kids are over 16 now. Also saw the Backstage Magic Tour, and it looks interesting, but 7 plus hrs may be beyond what we could handle

Any thoughts on the tours?

 

[blossomz]

Eliza-Just wanted to let you know you were in my thoughts as we pass yet another anniversary of that horrid day. I can only imagine what you remember.

 

[twokats]

Anybody here ever done Keys to the Kingdom Tour? We are seriously considering doing it this Dec., kids are over 16 now. Also saw the Backstage Magic Tour, and it looks interesting, but 7 plus hrs may be beyond what we could handle

Any thoughts on the tours?

DD, DH and I did the Backstage Magic Tour in '04 and we just loved it. It was long, but considering all that we did it just flew by.

 

[jimmytammy]

DD, DH and I did the Backstage Magic Tour in '04 and we just loved it. It was long, but considering all that we did it just flew by.

Thanks twokats!

 

[Muushka]

We did the tour about 15 years ago. We were not that impressed with it, but we did learn some interesting things.

I think they include lunch with it now, is that right? As twokats said, it is long. Lunch in the middle would have been great.

Eliza, I also think of you at this time of year.

 

[eliza61]

First and foremost, Thankyouthankyouthankyou!! for all the hugs and well wishes. Saturday was weird since it was actually the first time I didn't go to a memoral service, volunteered at a ASPCA shelter event. Very cool helping out with the cats and dogs, figured that tons of folks helped me, what better time to give a little back...... life marches on.


two oldies but goodies today....


The giant rolling ball that threatens to crush Indy in the Indiana Jones stunt spectacular is 12 feet in diameter, weights 440 pounds and is made primarily out of roofing material.

I enjoy this show, even if it's getting a little long in the tooth. I always wonder if young kids today have seen the original.

crytogram: Can you crack the code and find the name of the Walt Disney world attraction? Each letter of the original text has been replaced by another.

YIL EQHOTVF GNHOERIO FRIWFNRT

I try to do these in the local paper but I'm not that good. Hint: F=R
Good luck

 

[Nicoal13]

Eliza - my thoughts are with you. What a nice way to spend the day with volunteering.

I'm intrigued by the cryptogram. I'm not good at them either, but I'm going to give it a shot.

 

[Nicoal13]

I figured out the cryptogram. Once you get the first word it's really an easy one.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Anybody here ever done Keys to the Kingdom Tour? We are seriously considering doing it this Dec., kids are over 16 now. Also saw the Backstage Magic Tour, and it looks interesting, but 7 plus hrs may be beyond what we could handle

Any thoughts on the tours?

I did the Key's Tour approx 10 years ago and really enjoyed it! Lots of interesting facts and trivia and I enjoyed seeing the utilidors and the backstage areas. The lunch we had was at Columbia Harbor House and was the first time I learned there was an upstairs dining area. We always try and eat up there now as it's usually much quieter. It was also the first time I had the Galley Salad that I mentioned a couple pages back as being something I missed.

Sometime I'll do it again since it's been awhile.

 

[wildernessDad]

I did the Key's Tour approx 10 years ago and really enjoyed it! Lots of interesting facts and trivia and I enjoyed seeing the utilidors and the backstage areas. The lunch we had was at Columbia Harbor House and was the first time I learned there was an upstairs dining area. We always try and eat up there now as it's usually much quieter. It was also the first time I had the Galley Salad that I mentioned a couple pages back as being something I missed.

Sometime I'll do it again since it's been awhile.

I love Columbia Harbor House. They serve that great clam chowder that Liberty Tree Tavern serves as well!

 

[horselover]

I love Columbia Harbor House. They serve that great clam chowder that Liberty Tree Tavern serves as well!

Oooooooo! I didn't know that. I love that chowder. It's very authentic N.E. chowder. Thick, creamy, & full of chunks of potatoes & clams. Yum! We've never been to Columbia Harbor House, but I'm putting it on the list for the next trip in 23 more days!!!!

 

[Muushka]

I love good chowda.

I lived here for 6 years before I found good chowda. At the state legislative building of all places.

 

[MissFitt]

I'm back from my first stay at the VWL and I have to say I was quite impressed

The kids loved the pool and I loved the whole atmosphere -- felt like an oasis away from the craziness that was this trip (we suprised the kids for a quick weekend and I think covered more ground in 2 1/2 days than most people may do in a week!)

Would stay there again in a heartbeat!

 

[wildernessDad]

I'm back from my first stay at the VWL and I have to say I was quite impressed

The kids loved the pool and I loved the whole atmosphere -- felt like an oasis away from the craziness that was this trip (we suprised the kids for a quick weekend and I think covered more ground in 2 1/2 days than most people may do in a week!)

Would stay there again in a heartbeat!

Glad you had a good time! I love that place! But, I am among kindred spirits here.

 

[Muushka]

I'm back from my first stay at the VWL and I have to say I was quite impressed

The kids loved the pool and I loved the whole atmosphere -- felt like an oasis away from the craziness that was this trip (we suprised the kids for a quick weekend and I think covered more ground in 2 1/2 days than most people may do in a week!)

Would stay there again in a heartbeat!

Yes, you won't get any argument out of us folks about our beloved.

Pull up a rocking chair and sit with us a spell. And if you feel inclined, grab yourself our Moosie.
I'll bet he would look mighty handsome on you.

This was posted over on another board. Good fun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of7_K1e_x3Y

 

[stopher1]

So ok, it's time for a little FIL update. DW has been out in CA for nearly a week now. I believe I last mentioned that he was in a convalescent home, and they were looking at hospice care. His spirits were very, very low, and a kind of depression had set in. She told me the next day after arriving, that when she walked in the room, he just got such a large grin on his face, and tears came streaming down his face. He was so very happy to see her. My BIL said he hadn't smiled in weeks.

Last Friday they (DW, BIL, SIL & FIL) had a confab with the doctors discussing next steps, etc. They did choose in-home hospice care, and so he was sent home. He's back in his condo overlooking the ocean in San Clemente, and again, his sprits lifted greatly. Atmosphere and environment have definitely helped him on that front.

On the physical front, the cancer itself is in both lungs, his liver, kidneys, bones and back. The prognosis pretty much remains the same, just a matter of months. He is taking the chemo pill, but the doctors have said it will only treat the symptoms and help slow the spreading, it won't cure him.

He's happy, and eating again. (He barely ate anything in the hospital and convalescent home, and most just came back up again). He'd lost 55 pounds, but has now put on 4 again. The hospice folks brought in a hospital bed, and set it up in the living room - which has a direct ocean view. So DW said he sits there most of the day just enjoying the view. At night he actually sleeps in his own bed instead of the hospital one. The in-home workers will be coming 3x per week to help him with various personal issues, etc, and the service has folks (volunteers) who will come to the house and read to him, play games with him, do puzzles, sing, play instruments - you name it, they pretty much have it. The whole point is to make him comfortable and happy - as happy as possible, during the next weeks & months.

She is still scheduled to fly home this Saturday, unless something happens between now and then necessitating some kind of change. She's so thrilled to be out there with him, and while I'm exhausted, I'm so thrilled to have been able to get her out there too.

Ok, that's it for now - back to our regularly scheduled programming...

 

[franandaj]

Last Friday they (DW, BIL, SIL & FIL) had a confab with the doctors discussing next steps, etc. They did choose in-home hospice care, and so he was sent home.

In such a difficult time, it is so hard, we went through a similar but different situation with my FIL, does he have 24/7 care or do they just come in a few times a week? I only ask because if you need 24/7 care, I could help you out with an OC agency that is the most affordable company around. Believe me, we went through quite a few agencies!

I know how hard it is, and it just makes it worse that you live so far away. At least we only lived 4-5 blocks away. Although perhaps living far away can be a blessing and a curse.

 

[AnnaS]

Will be thinking about him. Your FIL must be very happy to be home. Family and his own surroundings. Hospice was great recently with my bil. We know it's only a matter of time for my dad and down the road for my sister. We can pray for them to be comfortable and pain-free. Enjoy your time with him and God Bless.

(not sure if i did the quote thing right)

 

[jimmytammy]

Stopher

Hospice is a wonderful org. to have. Our local has been so great to our family in the past. Sounds like it is working well in your FILs care also. So glad he is able to be home, see the sights that make him happy. Continued prayers for all your folks.