VWL Lovers & Groupies Thread: Meese-ka, Mice-ka MOOSE-kateers

[MiaSRN62]

I did ask my daughter and it was not them at TOWL. She told me they were on their balcony watching the fireworks when Kyle proposed. (that MK view came through on a waitlist in Oct).

 

[Muushka]

Jimmy...I hope the weekend was a special one for your daughter. And of course, it didn't hurt that the Panthers put the hurt on the Texans!

We spent the weekend at my daughter's college watching her graduate. Wow, that time seemed to really fly by and it just doesn't seem possible that she has her degree already (even though she was on the 4 1/2 year plan ).

Now she heads into the job market. I pray she is able to find a decent job somewhere...and selfishly I hope it is in or close to St. Louis.

Congratulations to daughter of Granny! I hope she secures employment close to mom and Granny

Just 2 more sleeps!!! I'm so excited I'm about ready to burst!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Have a wonderful time HL!

Happy Friday to all!!

We are going to DDs 1 yr anniversary for working at Chick Fil A. The owner is a great guy and does this for all employees. Up to 20 people can be invited. She is combining it with her BDay which was yesterday(same day Walt passed).

Hoping Panthers will win this weekend

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

I love Chick Fil A. Great business model and great place for kids to receive excellent preparation for adult life.
That is so nice of the owner to do that for them.

I'm becoming a lady of leisure here, with another weekend day off by myself. LOL. boys went to the Eagles/Jets game and so I got to play Sunday.

Since I can't get to WDW for the holiday, I decided to see what Christmas looks like in my home town NYC. The big tradition in Manhattan is for the stores to decorate their windows. For many kids, going to see the windows displays is a bit of a tradition. I went annually as a little girl with my grandmother and siblings.

I loved seeing those pictures, E. I used to go to NYC each Dec for several years when I lived in RI. I forgot how beautiful it is.

I also love NYC during the Christmas holidays---haven't been there in Dec since 2008 though. Beautiful photos eliza.

Some of my VWL/DIS Facebook friends already heard (and I thank you for your kind words and congrats !)......I have amazing news....I am still in shock and often quite emotional.

My daughter and her boyfriend of 14 months are in WDW now. They arrived yesterday and are staying in a MK view Bay Lake Tower studio. Last night, while they were sitting out on the balcony watching the holiday fireworks he proposed to her !!! I got the phone call when I was at work last night at 10 pm.

I just didn't see this coming at all. I knew they were serious about eachother but she's so young (21). He is 24 and just graduated from FSU on Sat so I guess he felt ready to commit. Still riding the emotional roller coaster here ! Just wanted to share

Whoa Maria! Congratulations to the mother of the bride to be!!!

eliza those were wonderful pictures of NYC! I love them so much, it really makes me want to get back there - and how very timely, as we just watched "Miracle on 34th Street" last night (not sure what's on tonight's agenda yet) - but it just fits so well with seeing your pictures this afternoon. I love the city, and have yet to see the new Times Square Disney store. I really liked the 5th Avenue store, but am glad they're closer to that tourist center.

I LOVE Bryant Park, it's so nice to see your pics of it. And the nativity in the cathedral - awesome. But of course there's no baby Jesus yet... at least I say that because we don't put him in the manger until Christmas Eve - until then, it's just an empty manger.

Too funny Stopher. I thought of the same things you did looking at those pictures. We have our Christmas movies all lined up for the time prior to the big day. We watched Miracle on 34th last week. One of our favorites. I can assume you are a purist? The black and white version with Natalie Wood and Maureen O'hara? Anything else is blasphemy to me! The other night we watched Christmas Story (NOT the one with the kid with the glasses). It is now on my top 5 list. And then Polar Express the next night. I love Christmas movies!

Yesterday, we discovered that one of the neighborhood cats had her litter under our deck. We always thought the mom cat belonged to someone and was only let out during the day to roam. Now we think she is a stray. She is in great shape though.

The kittens look to be about 12 weeks old to me. One is a long hair grey/brown tabby and one is a short hair grey/brown tabby. The third is a short hair, all black. I am hoping to find homes for them soon, before the weather gets too bad out there.

I have fed them so I know they will stay around our house. This morning mom and the two tabby kittens were playing in the sunshine on the deck- very cute.

I've emailed just about everyone I know to see if anyone wants a kitten for Christmas. So far, I have one woman who is looking for a kitten for her son. He already has one cat and wants a male grey tabby. I have a trap out to try to catch the two grey kittens to see if either is a male.

Do any of our groupies want a kitten for Christmas? I will catch them and take them to the vet to make sure they are healthy. And I'll arrange transportation to you, even if that means flying the kitten to you. Any takers?

Awww. It is so kind of you to take care of momma and babies. Our feral, Lucy, was a surprise to me. I thought belonged to someone and just hung on our deck for the afternoon sun. It wasn't until I left out a bowl of food to see if she would eat that I realized she was homeless.
I hope you find homes for all the kittens.

Hi Groupies!
Well, we're back! I haven't taken the time to go back and read the exploits of our cyber friends during our absence, but promise to do that this week!
We had wonderful weather and thoroughly enjoyed our various 'meets' - 3 to be exact. If you count our dinner with tea pot and her DH, then that would make 4!
So fun to meet up with stopher, inkmahm and dynaguy, granny and Mrs. granny, 2Kats and Katie, and DisneyLovinIowan and her DH.

The Lodge is beautiful, decorated for the holiday in all of its splendor. DDad and I had the privilege of being Flag Family with Ranger Jack. If you remember the photo of Ranger Stan with the little boy and the balloons on the Lodge's opening day, that photo is now framed and hung in the upper hallway as a lasting tribute to our favorite Ranger and friend. DDad took a photo. Hopefully he'll have time to post it in the near future.

Thinking of you Julie as you prepare for your adventure to the World. Enjoy your holiday!

I'll be very busy this week attending to last minute Christmas tasks - I guess that's the price one pays for vacationing in mid-December.

Wishing one and all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year!

Di

Congrats on scoring the Flag Family. Ranger Jack is a very nice man.

 

[wildernessDad]

My total dues over the 3 of my home resorts went up 9.2865 %. I figured that it would go up more than usual, because if Aulani's dues were off kilter, then I figured the other resort's dues were someone off as well.

It doesn't make sense though. Maybe I miscalculated. Yeah, I see the boo boo. The VGC property tax was prorated in 2010.

The actual number is 6.6214 %.

 

[etemplet]

I am looking at the purchase of another resort and am considering VWL. It just so happens there is a contract with my exact use year that I would like to add. I am wondering though, if I really need the 11 month booking window at VWL. My preference would be for BWV and it's proximity to Epcot at DHS. We just purchased at BLT so we have the Magic Kingdom covered.

We are thinking of booking a vacation at the end of May at VWL. It looks like a fun place and almost a Theme Park in its design and activities.

Input would be appreciated.

Merry Christmas !

 

[stopher1]

Greetings Groupies,

I'm not sure if this has been shared previously, or if any of you already have this, but this link for the Lodge's Christmas loop was shared with me on Facebook a couple of days ago and I just got around to downloading / listening to it, and thought I would share. Enjoy.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Greetings Groupies,

I'm not sure if this has been shared previously, or if any of you already have this, but this link for the Lodge's Christmas loop was shared with me on Facebook a couple of days ago and I just got around to downloading / listening to it, and thought I would share. Enjoy.

Do you have to download? Can you just listen to it?

 

[Muushka]

My total dues over the 3 of my home resorts went up 9.2865 %. I figured that it would go up more than usual, because if Aulani's dues were off kilter, then I figured the other resort's dues were someone off as well.

It doesn't make sense though. Maybe I miscalculated. Yeah, I see the boo boo. The VGC property tax was prorated in 2010.

The actual number is 6.6214 %.

Too funny WD. I saw you post and shook my head, hoping something was wrong! Thank you for the update, I feel better.

I am looking at the purchase of another resort and am considering VWL. It just so happens there is a contract with my exact use year that I would like to add. I am wondering though, if I really need the 11 month booking window at VWL. My preference would be for BWV and it's proximity to Epcot at DHS. We just purchased at BLT so we have the Magic Kingdom covered.

We are thinking of booking a vacation at the end of May at VWL. It looks like a fun place and almost a Theme Park in its design and activities.

Input would be appreciated.

Merry Christmas !

Judging by your statement that you would prefer BWV, that's where I would buy.
But if like many of us who love VWL at Christmastime, that 11 month booking window is very helpful.

Good luck with your decision and feel free to visit our Groupie thread.

Merry Christmas

 

[stopher1]

Do you have to download? Can you just listen to it?

Not sure bobbi - I just downloaded it. It was a nice addition to my early afternoon.

 

[DizGirl20]

Not sure bobbi - I just downloaded it. It was a nice addition to my early afternoon.

Hi thank you so very much for posting this - I am listening to it right now. Silly question: I was able to open it up through your link, but can you purchase it directly through iTunes?

Thank you!

 

[stopher1]

Too funny Stopher. I thought of the same things you did looking at those pictures. We have our Christmas movies all lined up for the time prior to the big day. We watched Miracle on 34th last week. One of our favorites. I can assume you are a purist? The black and white version with Natalie Wood and Maureen O'hara? Anything else is blasphemy to me! The other night we watched Christmas Story (NOT the one with the kid with the glasses). It is now on my top 5 list. And then Polar Express the next night. I love Christmas movies!

Absolutely! Nothing but the original for us.

Polar Express is up tomorrow night, A Christmas Story (WITH the kid & the glasses) is on the agenda this evening. It's kind of a cult classic here in Indiana, since it is set here. You can see those leg lamps in lots of windows here, there and all around town (not in my house though). We've run through lots of the various animated specials, and others throughout the past couple of weeks. A Christmas Carol is our traditional Christmas Eve flick (the one with George C. Scott is our favorite), and the Nativity Story is a new favorite as well.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thank you for the congrats Muushka !

And thanks for the link stopher1 ! Listening to the music now

 

[MiaSRN62]

Just wanted to add in relation to Christopher's link.....they have a most beautiful guitar rendition of Carol of Bells (one of my favorite Christmas songs). Thanks again Christopher !

 

[stopher1]

Hi thank you so very much for posting this - I am listening to it right now. Silly question: I was able to open it up through your link, but can you purchase it directly through iTunes?

Thank you!

Not sure. Perhaps...

 

[jimmytammy]

I am looking at the purchase of another resort and am considering VWL. It just so happens there is a contract with my exact use year that I would like to add. I am wondering though, if I really need the 11 month booking window at VWL. My preference would be for BWV and it's proximity to Epcot at DHS. We just purchased at BLT so we have the Magic Kingdom covered.

We are thinking of booking a vacation at the end of May at VWL. It looks like a fun place and almost a Theme Park in its design and activities.

Input would be appreciated.

Merry Christmas !

As much as I would love to say buy at VWL, you have to follow your heart. If BWV is what you really want, then BWV needs to be it. Dont settle(cant believe Im saying this)for something based on it seems right at this moment. Later you may regret and be stuck. VWL is a wonderful resort, in fact its tops as far as DVC is concerned. Biased, yes, but many of us are here. But many will tell you the same. A good contract for BWV will come along, be patient. VWL is a tough one to get at Christmas, but the rest of the year, not as bad.
And as Muushka says, we love our groupies, so dont be a stranger.

 

[Muushka]

Absolutely! Nothing but the original for us.

Polar Express is up tomorrow night, A Christmas Story (WITH the kid & the glasses) is on the agenda this evening. It's kind of a cult classic here in Indiana, since it is set here. You can see those leg lamps in lots of windows here, there and all around town (not in my house though). We've run through lots of the various animated specials, and others throughout the past couple of weeks. A Christmas Carol is our traditional Christmas Eve flick (the one with George C. Scott is our favorite), and the Nativity Story is a new favorite as well.

EEEKKKK A Christmas Story is pretty much a cult classic anywhere in the US!

Stoph, you trust me, right man? Give Christmas Story (no A, foreign film dubbed in English) a try. It is Santa's beginnings!

I am watching/finishing The Nativity Story with one of our ESL students tomorrow
(I think I told you about her on the phone last week).
She is really getting into the Christmas spirit!

 

[jimmytammy]

stopher
Thanks for sharing the link. I have searched for this music before and gave up. Hope is restored!! Its funny, DS and me were at DDs CFA and heard a song from this loop and immediately looked at each other with a big smile!!

 

[stopher1]

EEEKKKK A Christmas Story is pretty much a cult classic anywhere in the US!

Oh yes, of course it is. It IS a classic. But even moreso here I've seen.

Stoph, you trust me, right man? Give Christmas Story (no A, foreign film dubbed in English) a try. It is Santa's beginnings!

I will check it out... and yes, of course I do, trust you I mean.

I am watching/finishing The Nativity Story with one of our ESL students tomorrow (I think I told you about her on the phone last week).
She is really getting into the Christmas spirit!

Awesome! Yes, yes you did. That is good news.

And finally, as a sidebar - thanks for your email earlier. That was nice.

 

[stopher1]

stopher
Thanks for sharing the link. I have searched for this music before and gave up. Hope is restored!! Its funny, DS and me were at DDs CFA and heard a song from this loop and immediately looked at each other with a big smile!!

Happy to! I was thrilled when my friend from church shared it with me on FB... she knows of my of the Lodge and knew right away I'd want it.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

A little OT for help here. I know that several of our Groupies are Cruisin' Queens/Kings and can hopefully share some insights. It looks like our first cruise is going to be an Alaskan for my nephews wedding! It's on the Norwegian Pearl and I'm trying to figure out what part of the ship. I'm just guessing that mid ship, middle decks are some of the more stable area's and give good access to all amenities. Or is there a plus to an aft cabin? Or are upper decks a good way to go? The largest boat I've been on was an overnight ferry crossing from Sweden to England and it was on college fare so the cabin was inside, steerage class next to the engines. I smelled like diesel for days.

 

[bobbiwoz]

A little OT for help here. I know that several of our Groupies are Cruisin' Queens/Kings and can hopefully share some insights. It looks like our first cruise is going to be an Alaskan for my nephews wedding! It's on the Norwegian Pearl and I'm trying to figure out what part of the ship. I'm just guessing that mid ship, middle decks are some of the more stable area's and give good access to all amenities. Or is there a plus to an aft cabin? Or are upper decks a good way to go? The largest boat I've been on was an overnight ferry crossing from Sweden to England and it was on college fare so the cabin was inside, steerage class next to the engines. I smelled like diesel for days.

We like to cruise, and we do try to book mid ship, middle deck when we can. Enjoy that Alaskan Cruise! You'll see some beautiful scenery!