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

[jimmytammy]

Hello Groupies,

Dynaguy and Inkmahm, you have my sympathies.

Granny, my sympathies to you as well.

We had a beautiful day here in WI, spring like temperatures and the snow (what little we did have) melted. Have to remind myself that we could still have some nasty weather, but hoping that the winter continues to be mild.

DH and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary this year and couldn't decide where to travel. We had toyed with the idea of Mexico, but neither of us has passports and we thought we could go somewhere domestic for less money. DH is not a WDW fan (can't believe I married him knowing that LOL!) and I didn't really want to trade into RCI since it's not the best use of points and I've heard such mixed reports on the resorts. So we decided to try out Vero Beach instead. We haven't been before. We booked a studio for the first week of August. I think I'm going to waitlist a Ocean View Inn room though. 2 of the nights we wanted weren't available for the Inn room. Any groupie advice for VB? We plan on doing a mix of sightseeing in the area and driving up and down the coast, relaxing and DH wants to do some fishing. No WDW at all. Was hoping I could convince him to do Epcot on the day we arrive before driving to VB the next day, but I don't think that will work.

I say tie him up in a closet until he succumbs to being a WDW fan

 

[cheer4bison]

Hello Groupies,

DH and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary this year and couldn't decide where to travel. We had toyed with the idea of Mexico, but neither of us has passports and we thought we could go somewhere domestic for less money. DH is not a WDW fan (can't believe I married him knowing that LOL!) and I didn't really want to trade into RCI since it's not the best use of points and I've heard such mixed reports on the resorts. So we decided to try out Vero Beach instead. We haven't been before. We booked a studio for the first week of August. I think I'm going to waitlist a Ocean View Inn room though. 2 of the nights we wanted weren't available for the Inn room. Any groupie advice for VB? We plan on doing a mix of sightseeing in the area and driving up and down the coast, relaxing and DH wants to do some fishing. No WDW at all. Was hoping I could convince him to do Epcot on the day we arrive before driving to VB the next day, but I don't think that will work.

Happy Anniversary Nicoal! I think you'll really enjoy Disney's Vero Beach Resort. We stayed there in late July 2009. Had a blast. It was a very relaxing alternative to a vacation at Walt Disney World.

My advice to you would be to have a car (either your own or a rental) at your disposal for the entire trip. There are great restaurants in the area but they are not within walking distance. Also, keep checking on the waitlist for the Ocean view Inn room. That's what we had and we couldn't believe what an amazing view we had. Sitting on that balcony in the morning and evenings was simply lovely. I'll keep my fingers crossed that your waitlist comes through.

 

[Muushka]

Hello Groupies,

Dynaguy and Inkmahm, you have my sympathies.

Granny, my sympathies to you as well.

We had a beautiful day here in WI, spring like temperatures and the snow (what little we did have) melted. Have to remind myself that we could still have some nasty weather, but hoping that the winter continues to be mild.

DH and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary this year and couldn't decide where to travel. We had toyed with the idea of Mexico, but neither of us has passports and we thought we could go somewhere domestic for less money. DH is not a WDW fan (can't believe I married him knowing that LOL!) and I didn't really want to trade into RCI since it's not the best use of points and I've heard such mixed reports on the resorts. So we decided to try out Vero Beach instead. We haven't been before. We booked a studio for the first week of August. I think I'm going to waitlist a Ocean View Inn room though. 2 of the nights we wanted weren't available for the Inn room. Any groupie advice for VB? We plan on doing a mix of sightseeing in the area and driving up and down the coast, relaxing and DH wants to do some fishing. No WDW at all. Was hoping I could convince him to do Epcot on the day we arrive before driving to VB the next day, but I don't think that will work.

Dynaguy and Inkmahm, I also offer my condolences for your grandma. Grandmas are very special indeed.

Granny, I am so sorry for your loss also. For the life of me I could not find your post about it (slow boards? Slow me?).

Nicole! Vero! We went last October and we loved the resort. It is a beautiful, relaxing area, and I think your husband will enjoy it.

We had a car (I can assume you will too) and was glad we did. Things are a bit far to drive to (shopping for groceries and incidentals).
We thought the dining on site was pretty expensive (check out the menus before you go) so we chose to pretty much do all of our own meals. But we had a 1 BR.

The beach, to me, was more of a looking at rather than a lying on, but that is just me. But it is beautiful. The CMs were very nice.

They had some pretty nice planned activities, your son will love. The pool is lovely and they even have a putt putt course (for a nominal fee).

I hope you are able to squeeze a little time at Epcot and that your oceanview becomes available!

 

[Nicoal13]

I say tie him up in a closet until he succumbs to being a WDW fan

I've tried, he has escaped and still won't become a fan. LOL

Happy Anniversary Nicoal! I think you'll really enjoy Disney's Vero Beach Resort. We stayed there in late July 2009. Had a blast. It was a very relaxing alternative to a vacation at Walt Disney World.

My advice to you would be to have a car (either your own or a rental) at your disposal for the entire trip. There are great restaurants in the area but they are not within walking distance. Also, keep checking on the waitlist for the Ocean view Inn room. That's what we had and we couldn't believe what an amazing view we had. Sitting on that balcony in the morning and evenings was simply lovely. I'll keep my fingers crossed that your waitlist comes through.

We will have a car. Plan to drive up and down the coast to do some sightseeing. DH wants to go to the Navy SEAL museum, and we want to do a swamp boat ride, etc. Can't wait for August!

Nicole! Vero! We went last October and we loved the resort. It is a beautiful, relaxing area, and I think your husband will enjoy it.

We had a car (I can assume you will too) and was glad we did. Things are a bit far to drive to (shopping for groceries and incidentals).
We thought the dining on site was pretty expensive (check out the menus before you go) so we chose to pretty much do all of our own meals. But we had a 1 BR.

The beach, to me, was more of a looking at rather than a lying on, but that is just me. But it is beautiful. The CMs were very nice.

They had some pretty nice planned activities, your son will love. The pool is lovely and they even have a putt putt course (for a nominal fee).

I hope you are able to squeeze a little time at Epcot and that your oceanview becomes available!

I don't think I will be able to convince him on Epcot. But that is ok, I think I'm planning a girls weekend in the winter. Our son is staying home, adults only trip. We will have a car, I think we're flying into Orlando cheapest option for us. I think we'll get some food, at least snacks and breakfast items. Thanks for your advice

 

[twokats]

Well, I guess I need some additional pixie/moose dust and just general uplifting.

It is nothing bad, but as you know this has been the first holidays without my dear mother and we made it through them without too much depression. I think we had really worked on getting through it for all the kids and we did ok. It was different without her, but we made it.

But where I am having my problem (and I know it is only me) is my birthday, which was last Wednesday!! I have a clock by my bedside which shows the month and day and when I saw the date of my birthday, I just started bawling because my first thought was my mom was not going to call me and sing happy birthday to me. She had done that pretty much all my life (she had a beautiful voice). Well anyway, I had to calm myself down so I would not wake my husband up, but that has been my down moment of the last week and I have had a hard time shaking it.

Thanks for letting me vent. I try not to do that to my groupies too much.
Hope everyone had a good start to February. Have a great weekend.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

twokats - here's a great big hug for you! Let's make that a couple more!

I know exactly what you are feeling. It's now been a year and half since my mother past away. During the holidays, mother's day etc. I'd get texts and emails from friends and family to let me know that they were thinking of me - which was greatly appreciated, but while I would have sad moments during those times, for me, it also was my birthday that put a terrible ache in my heart. Knowing that the other person that was 100% part of that special day isn't there to share it with you any longer is extremely difficult. So it isn't just you. And it isn't something that people really recognize happens for those that have lost a parent so you don't get the same support. All I can say is that the ache will ease, you will have a moment where you remember a really lovely time or funny moment with your mom and things will start to feel a little better.

And a belated Happy Birthday wish from me to you!

 

[Granny]

Granny, condolences to you as well. Though you never met your aunt, its still hard losing family. We know they are there, and thats what counts.

Granny, I am so sorry for your loss also. For the life of me I could not find your post about it (slow boards? Slow me?).

I think Jimmy meant to direct this to Stopher, based on his post #2764.

My condolences as well, Stopher.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Dynaguy and Inkmahm - my condolences for your loss.

Stopher - condolences to your family also. Your post about your Norwegian relatives phone call did make me chuckle though. I think our family got a similar call or two. lol

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . . Who you callin' Kemosabe?

I've been laughing to myself about this one ever since I read Granny's post. Sorry this took so long to post - It has been hard for my machine to connect to the DISBoards.

 

[MiaSRN62]

My most sincere condolences being extended to Dynaguy, Inkmahm and Granny. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Twokats & Kat4Disney....hugs to you as well during this difficult time.


I had a car accident 2 weeks ago.....I am fine, just shaken up & feeling more stressed lately. The other driver was also ok. My car has been in the repair shop though now for 8 days......body work and then has to go in to check mechanical. With all the added stress of this, I've been fighting a nasty cold for 4 days. On the bright side, the weather in the Philly area has been great the past 2-3 days.


Jimmy & Disney Loving Iowan happy belated birthdays. Hope you were able to spend your birthdays doing something special !

 

[MiaSRN62]

Trying to catch up from past 2 weeks, but the DIS seems to be very slow right now.....will try later, maybe on Firefox.

But Dizny Di and Dad....so glad you've entered the world of speedy internet ! Loved the photo Dizny Dad posted of you Di with your Ocean Breeze drink at Duke's. Great shot !

And stopher.....thanks so much for the Aulani photos. Very interesting about offering only authentic food. Disney guests are accustomed to their chicken fingers and fries ! This is good info to know. I just booked 2 rooms at OKW for April 29 to May 4 (less than 90 days out). Friends of ours got all of their first choices for AK and BLT for August (having just booked this past week). Sort of suprised it was so easy to get reservations. But the DVC CM told us so many are booking Aulani and that is why inventory is more available than usual this year.

 

[MiaSRN62]

To the "Keeper of the Lists".....please add me to the vacation roll call. I'll be at OKW in 2 studios with the family celebrating my 21 yo dd's graduation from FSU. Our dates are April 29--May 4 .

 

[Muushka]

Well, I guess I need some additional pixie/moose dust and just general uplifting.

It is nothing bad, but as you know this has been the first holidays without my dear mother and we made it through them without too much depression. I think we had really worked on getting through it for all the kids and we did ok. It was different without her, but we made it.

But where I am having my problem (and I know it is only me) is my birthday, which was last Wednesday!! I have a clock by my bedside which shows the month and day and when I saw the date of my birthday, I just started bawling because my first thought was my mom was not going to call me and sing happy birthday to me. She had done that pretty much all my life (she had a beautiful voice). Well anyway, I had to calm myself down so I would not wake my husband up, but that has been my down moment of the last week and I have had a hard time shaking it.

Thanks for letting me vent. I try not to do that to my groupies too much.
Hope everyone had a good start to February. Have a great weekend.

Oh Twokats, thank you for sharing of yourself about your mom. I can imagine how sad it must have been for you. I can't say much more, but know that a cyber hug is there for you.

PS I just checked, my reminder of birthdays for you and Claire_ont it was nonexistent! I am so sorry.

I think Jimmy meant to direct this to Stopher, based on his post #2764.

My condolences as well, Stopher.

Ah, thank you Granny. My condolences also, Stopher

My most sincere condolences being extended to Dynaguy, Inkmahm and Granny. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Twokats & Kat4Disney....hugs to you as well during this difficult time.


I had a car accident 2 weeks ago.....I am fine, just shaken up & feeling more stressed lately. The other driver was also ok. My car has been in the repair shop though now for 8 days......body work and then has to go in to check mechanical. With all the added stress of this, I've been fighting a nasty cold for 4 days. On the bright side, the weather in the Philly area has been great the past 2-3 days.


Jimmy & Disney Loving Iowan happy belated birthdays. Hope you were able to spend your birthdays doing something special !

Poor Maria! I'm glad that you are all right.

Is your picture above one of those cute cake toppers with the birthstone?
I tried to order them for my nieces, but without success.
I need to try again!

 

[Muushka]

Tomorrow is WildernessDad's Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday WildernessDad!!
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Quick!! Someone bake a cake and figure out where we are going for lunch!!

 

[eliza61]

Is it me or are the boards really, really slow lately

 

[Muushka]

Is it me or are the boards really, really slow lately

Heck yes! I saw your post, hit quote, and this is how long it took!!!

(OK, maybe I surfed a little while I waited)

 

[Granny]

I've been laughing to myself about this one ever since I read Granny's post. Sorry this took so long to post - It has been hard for my machine to connect to the DISBoards.

Oh, this is just too funny! Thanks for sharing it!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I had a car accident 2 weeks ago.....I am fine, just shaken up & feeling more stressed lately. The other driver was also ok. My car has been in the repair shop though now for 8 days......body work and then has to go in to check mechanical. With all the added stress of this, I've been fighting a nasty cold for 4 days. On the bright side, the weather in the Philly area has been great the past 2-3 days.

Glad you and the other driver are ok!

Is it me or are the boards really, really slow lately

Waaaaaaayyyyyyy sllllooooooowwwwwww!

They are apparently going to update the servers soon - the old ones are maxed out.

 

[stopher1]

Is it me or are the boards really, really slow lately

They have been for a while now.

I read something somewhere that they're working on upgrading to new servers. Not sure if that is true or not - but I sure hope so if it speeds things up.

PAINFULLY S L O W

 

[Dizny Dad]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WildernessDad!