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

[eliza61]

Thanks for posting the dumpster pics! I would be bummed if this was the view we got during our first stay @ VWL but what can you do. I think if there were to be noise from the dumpster - that would bug me more than the view. On a separate note, I sent in the paperwork for our contract... but for some reason the seller is dragging his/her feet. Ugh! They have until Tuesday to sign. Just want it in by the 3/20 deadline. I have gone the resale route before but for some reason I am very anxious about this one. I just want to be able to post that I am a VWL Owner!!!

Let me just say Diz, that we got the dumpster view one time and I thought I would be seriously bummed but you know what, I really wasn't. In the interest of full disclosure, most of the time when we sit on the balcony, its at the end of the night, so it's dark and we're not looking down. Generally its "the old guy" (my dh) and I and we're relaxing with a beer or a glass of wine while the kids either are sleeping or watching tv. so all we see are trees and we hear the normal "night" sounds mixed in with quiet people noise.

 

[twokats]

Thanks for posting the dumpster pics! I would be bummed if this was the view we got during our first stay @ VWL but what can you do. I think if there were to be noise from the dumpster - that would bug me more than the view. On a separate note, I sent in the paperwork for our contract... but for some reason the seller is dragging his/her feet. Ugh! They have until Tuesday to sign. Just want it in by the 3/20 deadline. I have gone the resale route before but for some reason I am very anxious about this one. I just want to be able to post that I am a VWL Owner!!!

Let me just say Diz, that we got the dumpster view one time and I thought I would be seriously bummed but you know what, I really wasn't. In the interest of full disclosure, most of the time when we sit on the balcony, its at the end of the night, so it's dark and we're not looking down. Generally its "the old guy" (my dh) and I and we're relaxing with a beer or a glass of wine while the kids either are sleeping or watching tv. so all we see are trees and we hear the normal "night" sounds mixed in with quiet people noise.

We also got the dumpster view the last time we were at the lodge and it was not bad at all. We focused more on the trees and did not hear any noise or have anything bad related to the room. It is quite a walk from the elevator, but all in all it was not a bad room at all.

 

[Muushka]

Just some thoughts......

First, I got a phone call from my sister this morning. I understood just about everything she said and the few words that were garbbled, she knew right away that they were wrong, stayed patient, and said the right ones! My niece meets with the infectious disease doc this week, dying to hear what they have to say. I am still not convinced that everything is all right, she still has an occasional headache and fever.

We have friends in Japan (our ESL students, mom, dad and 2 great kids). I found out today that they are just fine, but the some of the children's classmates have not been found yet. I have a fascination/fear of tsunamis. This will be on my mind for a very long time. I just viewed some news related videos and pictures. My heart goes out to that country.

Hoping to hear from some Groupie parents how the girls are doing. They are still in my prayers.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Thoughts and Prayers for those in Japan and elsewhere that have had their worlds changed because of the earthquake and resulting tsunami. And let's pray the nuc's are taken under control, too!

Although Japan has the most prepared population on the planet when it comes to organized evacuations, we repeatedly must learn that powerful natural forces can always overpower all man made plans.

Best to have faith in One more powerful than mother nature!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Continued hope and prayers for your sister Muushka that the docs will be able to find some more things out which will help her.

The Japan tragedy is so hard to watch on TV. It doesn't even seem real it is so horrible and sad. I heard that via a satellite photo that Japan has actually shifted 9 feet.......my heart goes out to all there......

 

[Muushka]

Thoughts and Prayers for those in Japan and elsewhere that have had their worlds changed because of the earthquake and resulting tsunami. And let's pray the nuc's are taken under control, too!

Although Japan has the most prepared population on the planet when it comes to organized evacuations, we repeatedly must learn that powerful natural forces can always overpower all man made plans.

Best to have faith in One more powerful than mother nature!

Amen brother! How is your daughter? She is still in our prayers....

 

[horselover]

Just some thoughts......

First, I got a phone call from my sister this morning. I understood just about everything she said and the few words that were garbbled, she knew right away that they were wrong, stayed patient, and said the right ones! My niece meets with the infectious disease doc this week, dying to hear what they have to say. I am still not convinced that everything is all right, she still has an occasional headache and fever.

We have friends in Japan (our ESL students, mom, dad and 2 great kids). I found out today that they are just fine, but the some of the children's classmates have not been found yet. I have a fascination/fear of tsunamis. This will be on my mind for a very long time. I just viewed some news related videos and pictures. My heart goes out to that country.

Hoping to hear from some Groupie parents how the girls are doing. They are still in my prayers.

Barb - so glad to hear Lexie is doing better. Continued prayers all will be resolved with no further issues. Great news that your friends are fine. My heart just aches for all those affected in Japan. The footage is so hard to watch.

Thoughts and Prayers for those in Japan and elsewhere that have had their worlds changed because of the earthquake and resulting tsunami. And let's pray the nuc's are taken under control, too!

Although Japan has the most prepared population on the planet when it comes to organized evacuations, we repeatedly must learn that powerful natural forces can always overpower all man made plans.

Best to have faith in One more powerful than mother nature!

Very well said DiznyDad! I'll 2nd Muush's question. How is your DD doing?

12 more days until my trip! I'm all packed & ready to go already. I'm so looking forward to bringing Dsis over to the Lodge for a visit. Hopefully she'll understand what I'm always gushing about when she sees it for herself.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Muush - We, too, are glad to hear Lexie is doing better.

Horselover - 12 more days - COOL! (DiznyDi syas we are at about the 50 days out mark!) Guard those expectations of how much Dsis will love The Lodge; if your not a groupie, somehow you just may not see what we see.

DD is physically getting better, but at a much slower rate than she wants. She has no stamina to sustain much, so needs lots of rest throughout the day. Her emotions are taking a beating right now. The different pain management drugs and routines are causing some depression, which is hard to battle. There are many tears during the day, surrounded by times of laughter and gratefulness. DSIL is working hard serving his congregation every day and tending to DD all night; a great man with such depth of heart and caring. DD & DSIL will be with us until the middle of April, then it will be off to their nice little house in western PA. Both are looking forward to that day. DiznyDi & I had kind of gotten used to being empty nesters, but have welcomed the life (and extra dog) back into the house. Thanks for all concerned and for prayers.

 

[skylynx]

Hard to complain about waiting to see if ROFR came through for our VWL add on with all the real agony going on in our tortured planet, but would love some Wilderness-style pixie dust here.

When we bought into DVC in 2007, we wanted a VWL contract, but SSR is what was selling at the time and the incentives made it crazy to not buy SSR. We did a small add on at AKV right after that, but VWL has always been our favorite DVC resort, just as Wilderness Lodge has always been our favorite regular resort!

So lo and behold, a 25 pt VWL add-on appears on the TSS email. Small contracts are pretty rare and the price per point was what we paid when we first bought SSR on our initial contract in 07, so we thought we should jump on it even though we don't really need more points (or more MF's). We were shocked it was still available, and said yes, we want it! Even though we know 25 points isn't enough anymore for 2 nights anywhere, anytime at VWL, we just want so badly to own a piece of our favorite. Is that crazy? Probably not on this thread.

Waiting for ROFR to come through, and hoping we close with no issues so we can join your happy group.

 

[DiznyDi]

WELCOME skylynx! So nice to have you here. You're welcome to stop by for a visit anytime! Grab a moosie for your signature, if you'd like, too. Our momma moose, Muushka, has instructions on page 1 of the thread.

Here's lots and lots of Moose dust for you:

 

[sleepydog25]

Even though we know 25 points isn't enough anymore for 2 nights anywhere, anytime at VWL, we just want so badly to own a piece of our favorite.

See you once every three years or so! Seriously, welcome and don't be afraid to join in here anytime. There is something special about the Lodge. . .

 

[skylynx]

We stay at VWL at least once a year already...we've been really lucky even at 7 months out, so it won't be three years between stays, for sure!

Oh, how I wish when DVC juggled the points around for 2010 that they would have allowed a window for owners to pick up small numbers of points (maybe in increments of five) to allow the number of points they owned to give them the lodging options they had before the switch (when two studio weeknights off season at VWL or AKL could be had for under 25 pts, and now you're 2 or 3 points short without borrowing.) Probably the real estate expenses for such small numbers were the prohibitive factor, but it sure would have been appreciated!

 

[horselover]

Welcome skylynx & best of luck with ROFR. Here's your requested moose dust. And by the way you don't have to be an owner to be a groupie you just have to love the Lodge.

Oh & one other thing you should know about us. We love pics! No pressure or anything though.

 

[Nicoal13]

Barb - continued prayers for Lexie. Sounds like a promising phone convo you had with her.

DiznyDad - continued prayers for your DD as well.

Skylynx - welcome to the groupies!!

Spring is coming to WI! Yay! It's been sunny and in the 40s and now the 50s for tomorrow. Can't wait. So nice to have light outside yet after dinner. DS has started his countdown on the calendar by placing a sticker on every day until we leave.

Tried to visit my Grandpa in the nursing home today because I hadn't been there in a couple months. But got there and had to turn around as they shut down his wing today because of illness. Instead went and had a smoothie with my cousin and did a little shopping.

DH's sister is visiting next week. She currently lives in Fort Riley KS with her hubby who is a army chaplain. She is driving up here to put some things in storage at the IL's house because they are moving again. To Okinawa! They will be in Japan for 3 years most likely. Leaving sometime in May. Sounds like they are still on schedule to leave in May, even after the disaster there. Okinawa was not affected as I've heard. But it will be good to see her before they leave. Not sure that we'll ever be able to fly over for a visit.

 

[skylynx]

OK...you asked for pictures!

Here are the pups!

Here's me and our ponies.

And here we are at our land in Colorado, where we will build our own "Wilderness Lodge" of logs over the next couple years!

and here's the whole family!

So, can I join your club now? Please please please?

 

[franandaj]

Skylynx,
You're already in! All that's required is a love for the lodge!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Welcome Skylynx!

I know everybody will love a Groupie Meet at your Wilderness Lodge in Colorado! Let DH know we will all be over!

Thanks for the pictures!

 

[eliza61]

Hard to complain about waiting to see if ROFR came through for our VWL add on with all the real agony going on in our tortured planet, but would love some Wilderness-style pixie dust here.


Waiting for ROFR to come through, and hoping we close with no issues so we can join your happy group.

Welcome home skylynx, ownership isn't a requirement to join (thank goodness, as my home resort is BC) just a love of the lodge. Well maybe a picture or two and you've got that down. Beautiful pictures. I'm a city gal, so I'm still trying to figure out how to do a WL house in a NYC condo.

speaking of pictures...

Any rainy day pictures of the lodge or the world. It's raining the proverbial cats and dogs here in Jersey and thought it would be fun to be wet some where else.

 

[horselover]

Thanks for the pics of all your human & four-legged family members skylynx! I'm partial to the horse pictures as you might guess from my user name. Love the mountain pic too. My family loves, loves, loves CO! It's one of our very favorite places to vacation. We haven't been able to get back there for a couple of years & I really miss it. Maybe next summer.

Eliza - sorry no rainy day pics of the Lodge to share, although it is one of my favorite places to hang out on a rainy day. Even if we're not staying there if it's raining we tend to gravitate towards it. So many cozy places to hide & read a book.

Almost to the single digit dance!

 

[stopher1]

Any rainy day pictures of the lodge or the world. It's raining the proverbial cats and dogs here in Jersey and thought it would be fun to be wet some where else.

Your wish is my command eliza! Here are a few from DW and my trip to the Lodge last year for our anniversary... it was raining like cats and dogs most of that stay. These three at DTD are the only rainy ones I have in photobucket... right now. I'll look and see if I have others that I can upload and share.