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

[KAT4DISNEY]

Off to Florida in 8 hours.

Still packing......

 

[Dizny Dad]

I got something from DVC today, our dues bill. Coal would have been better!!!

Oy vey. that means it will be traveling up the turnpike and landing in my mail box some time soon.

It is with the arrival of the "Dues Bill" that is the indicator of whether you have enough DVC points - if the arrival of such eliminates adonitis, you have enough points.

Now, Muush, eliza; did the arrival of such remove your addonitis?

DiznyDi is right with you; she is still scratching the rash . . . .

 

[jimmytammy]

Off to Florida in 8 hours.

Still packing......

Have a great trip!

 

[Muushka]

Off to Florida in 8 hours.

Still packing......

Happy trails to you! Pictures!! We want pictures!!!

It is with the arrival of the "Dues Bill" that is the indicator of whether you have enough DVC points - if the arrival of such eliminates adonitis, you have enough points.

Now, Muush, eliza; did the arrival of such remove your addonitis?

DiznyDi is right with you; she is still scratching the rash . . . .

No, DDad, no addonitis for me. Still trying to talk Mr Muush into eliminating a contract!!!

 

[eliza61]

Off to Florida in 8 hours.

Still packing......

have a great time Kat!

It is with the arrival of the "Dues Bill" that is the indicator of whether you have enough DVC points - if the arrival of such eliminates adonitis, you have enough points.

Now, Muush, eliza; did the arrival of such remove your addonitis?

DiznyDi is right with you; she is still scratching the rash . . . .

Unfortunately right before the dues bill, that lovely letter from Marshall University saying how happy Rizzo the Rat is in Huntington WV & how we should remember to send them 14K to ensure he continues to be happy arrived also. I'm starting to think it may be cheaper to move and not leave a forwarding address.

Anyway, it never really removes the addiction, I know once I go under these arches

it comes flaring back to life.

 

[DVCGeek]

Still trying to talk Mr Muush into eliminating a contract!!!

Eliminate!!! What resort?

Regarding addonitus & dues: I just added on less than a month ago (2nd VGC contract, bringing me to 75 total points there) so that scratched my add-on itch for a while, especially since we found out a week ago that DW is probably getting some side-work she was doing cut back, at least temporarily... Besides, right now I have as many points as I need to cover studios for our two annual park trips (nominally a 3-4 night and a 6 night) and we don't have enough vacation time from work to do more trips [we have some other family travel needs] soooo it wouldn't make ANY sense to buy more points right now! Being totally illogical and out of budget HELPS mitigate the disease. Sorta anyhow... Definitely can't afford enough to move up to 1BRs, so I'm trying to avoid that route so I won't get hooked... Besides, we jumped form values to DVC studios, so that was enough of an upgrade for now!

 

[stopher1]

Off to Florida in 8 hours.

Still packing......

Have a great time!

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . No, DDad, no addonitis for me. Still trying to talk Mr Muush into eliminating a contract!!!

Mr. Muush - Remember, a happy wife is a happy life (but hold on tight to the empire).

. . . . . . . . Unfortunately right before the dues bill, that lovely letter from Marshall University saying how happy Rizzo the Rat is in Huntington WV & how we should remember to send them 14K to ensure he continues to be happy arrived also. I'm starting to think it may be cheaper to move and not leave a forwarding address. . . . . . . .

Eliza - Do you have one of those school static stickers in the back window of the car? The kids think they are needed to show school and parental pride; the school wants them there to help you remember where to send the money every time you look in the rear view mirror.

 

[stopher1]

Afternoon Groupies.

Just a little shameless plug here that I have started another TR (with pictures). This is for my Bi-Coastal trip in November/December that took me from DL (VGC) to WDW (AKV) just one week apart... and included lots of people from my DL days, as well as DisDads and Groupie meets! If you'd care to follow along (and perhaps even soon enough see our beloved Lodge and fellow Groupies to boot) , there's a link to it in my signature below. I've already uploaded tons of pics to Photobucket... now it's just cranking out the installments. There's bound to be excitement, drama and a few factoids sprinkled in throughout... at least the factoids, not so sure about the excitement or drama... but anyway, just thought I'd share. TTFN.

 

[blossomz]

Have fun Kat!

Got my dues bill today!

 

[Muushka]

Do a lot of Groupies just pay their dues in Jan like we do or does everyone receive the dues regardless of whether they have it deducted monthly or just pay them at one lump sum?

 

[DiznyDi]

Kathy Have a great trip! Soak up some of that Florida sun for those of us stuck in the snow belt!

tea pot, any news about your daughter? You continue to be on our hearts and minds during this challenging time.

Dues; yep, we've received ours, too. I generally go online and pay through the member website.

Stopher, just read the latest addition to your Daddy/Daughter adventure. Such a beautiful little princess you have!

 

[blossomz]

I pay monthly and I get mine in January.

 

[Muushka]

Thanks Bloss! You would think I would understand how it works after 10 years!

 

[Granny]

VWL NEWSFLASH!!!

Okay Groupies, I'm almost through this latest trip but wanted to make sure I updated everyone on the latest VWL development. I don't think I've seen it posted here.

You know our buddy Mickey the topiary who greets us as we enter the walkway to VWL, right?

Well, last I heard he was cold and had been covered up like a ghost during the latest cold spell.

Well, the sheet is off and oh my!!!!

Mickey is now Minnie????

Well, no bow on top but unless Mickey is cross-dressing these days, it looks like Minnie is now our official welcomer to VWL.

I just knew you guys would like to be informed to emotionally prepare yourselves.

 

[Granny]

Oh, and we've learned a couple of things during this current trip:

1. We really, really don't like split stays. 3 nights in one resort and 2 nights in another is not a lot of fun. And not as seamless for us as others would suggest.

2. We will never book the week of Marathon again. The parks have been jammed every day, very long lines everywhere. Honestly, this is as bad as Christmas week was when we went at that time in 2006. Fastpasses for all good attractions gone by noon.

We also found out some other things during this trip but I don't want to pile on like we're grouching. We had fun as a family but would change how we plan some things in the future.

 

[Muushka]

Granny a grouch?? NEVER!! Thanks for the heads up on the Mickey/Minnie switcheroo. I am mentally ready for it now!

I hope things quiet down for you. But I understand what you mean. We were there at this time in 2008, not a good time. Plus I think because mentally the Christmas rush is over, the parks may not be staffed as they should.

 

[Granny]

I hope things quiet down for you. But I understand what you mean. We were there at this time in 2008, not a good time. Plus I think because mentally the Christmas rush is over, the parks may not be staffed as they should.

Funny you should say that, because I made the same comment to my wife about staffing. It does seem like Disney staffed for a slow week and got overwhelmed. Lots of standing on buses, long lines at concessions since only one station open, etc.

And before I forget, I should mention that the Christmas decorations are still up, and Christmas music is played in many places still (including WL). I was excited to see the decorations when we got here on January 3 since we thought we had missed them, but now I think it's about time for them to go. I think that's because we've seen so many decorations and heard the music at retail locations since early November...as much as I love the season it is getting a little too drawn out for me.

See, I'm back to being grouchy again. So to end on a positive note, the cast members seem to be doing their best. Not a grouch among them!

 

[stopher1]

Do a lot of Groupies just pay their dues in Jan like we do or does everyone receive the dues regardless of whether they have it deducted monthly or just pay them at one lump sum?

We pay ours monthly. Just easier on the budget when we started with DVC and haven't changed since.

Stopher, just read the latest addition to your Daddy/Daughter adventure. Such a beautiful little princess you have!

Oh thank you Di! You are sweet.

You know our buddy Mickey the topiary who greets us as we enter the walkway to VWL, right?

Mickey is now Minnie????

Well, no bow on top but unless Mickey is cross-dressing these days, it looks like Minnie is now our official welcomer to VWL.

Well no disrespect to Minnie (or anyone else who likes it), but I don't. That's just my twocents, and my turn to be grouchy. I want Mickey back. She's not even holding the sign. It's just kind of there, and her pose is just weird. Ugh. Ok, I'm done venting about that.

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . . . I want Mickey back. . . .

At least it didn't get changed to Harry Potter.

And Stopher, my friend - great adventure thread!

Muush - there will never be a time when we all understand it - we just pay and go - that's enough for now.