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

[Nicoal13]

My turn to ask for some prayers from the Groupies. My Grandpa is going downhill fast in the nursing home and we spend the last couple days with him, just waiting. He is on morphine to make him more comfortable and is resting, but I am expecting a call any moment. We are just praying for his suffering to end quickly.

 

[jimmytammy]

Nicoal So sorry you and your family are going through this. Prayers will be uplifted on your request.

We love OKW!! Moving to the 1 bed later today. The studio doesnt seem as small as before. Luckily, we are able to stay in Turtle Pond, 1 bldg over, so we can transfer by hand, we hope.

Took van to Auto Care Center near MK at 7am. AC is shot. Bummer is it was replaced less than a year ago, but ACC can only use factory replacement parts, so warranty wont cover. Oh well, like Tammy says, a broke down vehicle in WDW is better than one at home

Getting together with AnnieT on Thurs. at Epcot. She has 2 hrs training then we will see her at 4. Hoping to call Stan later tonight. Want to get all our issues worked out 1st before making further plans.

 

[Granny]

Nicoal...prayers for you and your family at this difficult time.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Dean definitely knows his stuff---learned much from him over the years. But he is straight-out hard-core practical and rational. It's all about the numbers....the tiny print.....the law.
I've been lectured many a time over the years by him for thinking with my "heart" and not my "head" and admonished for bringing emotion into the conversation. I know how to "read" Dean now as many of us long-timers do. He can be a fun-killer a lot of times, but the bottom line is he knows the timeshare industry almost better than anyone I else I know or have read on the web.

I look at quirty30's view photo and think : "amazing ! I wanna be there !" Dean approaches it from an entirely different standpoint.

 

[jimmytammy]

OK so while I am anxiously waiting through the ROFR period, I am doing a little bit of planning ... thinking about Christmas. Any wild and crazy chance I might be able to get a room (the week b/w Xmas and NYE) once the points are in my account? Unfortunately I think it might be another 30 days before this happens. Just thought I'd ask you experts! Also, does anyone ever hear from Stan? I met him when we last stayed at WL in 2008 and just think the world of him. He gave us a wonderful tour... did someone replace him (not that is he is replaceable!!!)? Thanks everyone!

We stay in touch with Stan, in fact hoping to get up with him this week while at WDW. I talked with him about a month ago. He and his sweetie Carolyn are doing well. I will be glad to post his address as he loves to hear from folks he has met through the years. He is from the old school where a letter means as much or more than a call. And he doesnt email. Let me know, or if anyone wishes to have his address, I will be glad to PM it to you. I will be home Sat., so can get it to you then. And BTW, if you dont know this, he is sorta sweet on Muushka Barb, you knew I had to throw that in, didnt you?

 

[Muushka]

What a dope I am! I did put a little winky guy after my post. Nevermind....

 

[Muushka]

Dean definitely knows his stuff---learned much from him over the years. But he is straight-out hard-core practical and rational. It's all about the numbers....the tiny print.....the law.
I've been lectured many a time over the years by him for thinking with my "heart" and not my "head" and admonished for bringing emotion into the conversation. I know how to "read" Dean now as many of us long-timers do. He can be a fun-killer a lot of times, but the bottom line is he knows the timeshare industry almost better than anyone I else I know or have read on the web.

I look at quirty30's view photo and think : "amazing ! I wanna be there !" Dean approaches it from an entirely different standpoint.

Yes! That is our Dean!

We stay in touch with Stan, in fact hoping to get up with him this week while at WDW. I talked with him about a month ago. He and his sweetie Carolyn are doing well. I will be glad to post his address as he loves to hear from folks he has met through the years. He is from the old school where a letter means as much or more than a call. And he doesnt email. Let me know, or if anyone wishes to have his address, I will be glad to PM it to you. I will be home Sat., so can get it to you then. And BTW, if you dont know this, he is sorta sweet on Muushka Barb, you knew I had to throw that in, didnt you?

It is mutual! Everyone loves our Ranger Stan! Hope your car is fixed pronto!

 

[Muushka]

Nicole, I am so sorry that your grandpa is not well and more importantly, in pain. I know how difficult that can be.

Lifting your Grandpa up, that he may be comfortable and painfree wherever He feels would be best.
And peace for you and your family during this difficult time.

 

[sleepydog25]

Granny, you took the words out of my mouth! I love Dean's knowledge and like Richyams, you just have to get used to his wording.
That is what I was referring to on my comment above. I should have used a fun icon after my statement. Like this: .

I'm less apologetic regarding Dean--he knows what he's saying and how especially since it was an unsolicited comment. If it was my grandfather, I'd call him "crotchety."

 

[MiaSRN62]

My turn to ask for some prayers from the Groupies. My Grandpa is going downhill fast in the nursing home and we spend the last couple days with him, just waiting. He is on morphine to make him more comfortable and is resting, but I am expecting a call any moment. We are just praying for his suffering to end quickly.

Nicoal....you definitely have many thoughts and prayers going out to you and your grandpa and your entire family. Praying for peace.

 

[MiaSRN62]

I'm less apologetic regarding Dean--he knows what he's saying and how especially since it was an unsolicited comment. If it was my grandfather, I'd call him "crotchety."

sleepydog...I used to let him and others like him get to me. Now I just don't care. But I can definitely see how you would feel this way. They have a way of coming off as patronizing, and often times even go as far as telling people how they should and should not "feel" or "think" or even post. I just try and take it all with a grain of salt. Dean is certainly not the only one on DIS like this. I've been a DIS'er for over 10 years. It's gotten worse as time goes on........and I've gotten detention points from some mods for defending myself against some of them. But some of the (DISCLAIMER : NOT NAMING ANY NAMES OR INSINUATING ANY NAMES HERE) DIS "bullies"...or those that like to push their weight (aka own personal opinions) around, get away with it. It's best to just let it go sometimes........

 

[franandaj]

It's too bad that some people feel the need to share their opinions in such a way that causes others to "defend" their position. I try not to let it get to me and walk away shaking my head. Life is too short not to be happy and do the same for others.

Nicoal prayers for your grandpa.

 

[DizGirl20]

We stay in touch with Stan, in fact hoping to get up with him this week while at WDW. I talked with him about a month ago. He and his sweetie Carolyn are doing well. I will be glad to post his address as he loves to hear from folks he has met through the years. He is from the old school where a letter means as much or more than a call. And he doesnt email. Let me know, or if anyone wishes to have his address, I will be glad to PM it to you. I will be home Sat., so can get it to you then. And BTW, if you dont know this, he is sorta sweet on Muushka Barb, you knew I had to throw that in, didnt you?

Oh that would be great, I will send you a PM! Glad to hear he is well. This may sound funny but he is part of the reason we fell in love with the resort a few years ago... and I'll never forget what he told me during the Lodge Tour. He was referring to the Villas: "you will get the best night's sleep over there"! So I want to thank him for his words of advice as we are anxiously awaiting ROFR on our first VWL contract!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Nicoal: Thoughts coming your way; and prayers to interupt heaven for you, family and your Grandpa. May he find comfort in the family he loves.

 

[Nicoal13]

Thank you all for the prayers. He is gone. I will miss him but I know he is in a better place with my Grandma, the love of his life.

 

[Granny]

Nicoal...my sympathies to you and your family. I believe you are right in that he is happily reunited with his love, your Grandmother. Grace and blessings to you at this time.

 

[horselover]

Thank you all for the prayers. He is gone. I will miss him but I know he is in a better place with my Grandma, the love of his life.

Nicole - I'm so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences to you & your family. You'll be in my prayers.

 

[Muushka]

I am so sorry Nicole. He is in a better place now, pain free and reunited with loved ones. You are in our prayers.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Nicole - so sorry to hear of your loss.

 

[tea pot]

Thank you all for the prayers. He is gone. I will miss him but I know he is in a better place with my Grandma, the love of his life.

Nicoal you and your family are in my prayers so sorry for your loss