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

[Corinne]

A variation that some of my friends around here have used takes off the s - leaving me as topher. I don't really care either way as I do not use society's preferred shortened version of my real name - I am not Chris. That name is fine for many, but not me. Now I don't go around dissing people when they use it for me, but it certainly doesn't endear them to me either.

I have to tell you, being from Mass, many people think I have an accent ~so I will often say things or types words with an accentuated Bawston accent....and for some reason, I always want to call you STOPHA!!! Are you glad we didn't meet in May!!!???

 

[DiznyDi]

Just stopping by to wish Dave H a very Happy Birthday! I hope visions of Wilderness Lodge consumed your thoughts on this your special day.

 

[franandaj]

And Granny, I wish I had come up with something Disney-ish for a user name as well....instead? My real name! How original!

I am another person who wished she had put more thought in her user name. I just grabbed the first thing I could think of. Too bad we cannot change our usernames without having to start over.

Me too! We use this screen name for shopping, and just about everywhere else online. My partner is Fran and I am AJ, I came up with the name when we first got online and we use it almost everywhere for ease of remembering. She always tells me, if you want to log in on a site, try the standard name and password, chances are I've set up an account there. Had I realized how individualized the DISboards are, I would have thought of something that was just me.

But I feel like I'm in good company since jimmytammy seems to have done the same thing!

 

[Corinne]

Great minds think alike Corinne!!

Indeed!!!

 

[I Book He Pays]

Hi Groupies:

Disney Dad ~ Nicely said.

lakelandgal70 ~ Good luck with all the construction work going on around you and take care of yourself. With everything going on you/DH needs a vacation!

kid-at-heart ~ There's so much to do on property and it's a matter what all of you will enjoy. Spending time at the resort, walking around, riding bikes and enjoying the pool would be a great day. You can go to Downtown Disney, visit other resorts on the property, walk around the Boardwalk, rent boats, etc. No matter what you do it will be a fantastic vacation with new memories. Enjoy your planning and have a great time! Your granny was amazing, especially delivering a child on her own. WOW

jimmytammy ~ Even though I never stayed at VWL nor met Stan I feel like I know him through you and others on this thread. I wish I had the blessing of meeting such a loving person that impacted your life and many others as well. I greatly appreciate the updates and my thoughts/prayers will be with Stan, his family and friends.

DaveH ~ Happy Birthday!

Hello to everyone else!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Dave!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Sadly for us, our beloved Ranger Stan lost his battle this afternoon around 4:30. His son in law called Tammy at 5 and shared that he was surrounded by family singing praises. Stan no doubt is with his Maker as I share this. Stan spoke to me several times about the subject and he so looked forward to the day he would be with Him in glory. He has crossed over the river to rest under the shade of the trees. I look forward to the day of seeing him again.

He will be laid to rest in Penn. in a few days. A private family service will take place before burial, with a memorial service in a couple months in FL. to allow all his friends to pay respects. Tammy asked if any donations to charities would be known, at this time nothing planned, but they will let us know. As Muushka mentioned, this would be a nice tribute to the man we affectionately knew as our Ranger Stan. I will stay in touch as this progresses.

I cant thank you all enough for the support you have shown to their family through cards, prayers and anything else you have done. What a great group of folks you are.

My tears are shed, I rejoice for him now as I know he has gone to a better place. I will miss him, WL holds a special place in my heart, but a big part of that went with him. For everybody it means something. For me, it means that I met a guy who had a lasting impact on my life that I never saw coming. My last chance meeting with him came at 10 pm on a Fri. in Dec., where else but the lobby of WL. We both saw each other and asked what we were doing. He and his sweetie were meeting friends, I was taking my last stroll through the lobby before heading home the next day. I hugged him and Carolyn, told them I loved them, and that was it. He was healthy still, full of life, like we who saw him at the groupie meets. He will be forever etched in my memory that way.

Sorry for the long post, but thanks for listening.

 

[DiznyDi]

Sadly for us, our beloved Ranger Stan lost his battle this afternoon around 4:30. His son in law called Tammy at 5 and shared that he was surrounded by family singing praises. Stan no doubt is with his Maker as I share this. Stan spoke to me several times about the subject and he so looked forward to the day he would be with Him in glory. He has crossed over the river to rest under the shade of the trees. I look forward to the day of seeing him again.

He will be laid to rest in Penn. in a few days. A private family service will take place before burial, with a memorial service in a couple months in FL. to allow all his friends to pay respects. Tammy asked if any donations to charities would be known, at this time nothing planned, but they will let us know. As Muushka mentioned, this would be a nice tribute to the man we affectionately knew as our Ranger Stan. I will stay in touch as this progresses.

I cant thank you all enough for the support you have shown to their family through cards, prayers and anything else you have done. What a great group of folks you are.

My tears are shed, I rejoice for him now as I know he has gone to a better place. I will miss him, WL holds a special place in my heart, but a big part of that went with him. For everybody it means something. For me, it means that I met a guy who had a lasting impact on my life that I never saw coming. My last chance meeting with him came at 10 pm on a Fri. in Dec., where else but the lobby of WL. We both saw each other and asked what we were doing. He and his sweetie were meeting friends, I was taking my last stroll through the lobby before heading home the next day. I hugged him and Carolyn, told them I loved them, and that was it. He was healthy still, full of life, like we who saw him at the groupie meets. He will be forever etched in my memory that way.

Sorry for the long post, but thanks for listening.

Words can't express what I'm feeling.
RIP Ranger Stan

 

[stopher1]

I have to tell you, being from Mass, many people think I have an accent ~so I will often say things or types words with an accentuated Bawston accent....and for some reason, I always want to call you STOPHA!!! Are you glad we didn't meet in May!!!???

Stopha would work too

 

[stopher1]

Sadly for us, our beloved Ranger Stan lost his battle this afternoon around 4:30. His son in law called Tammy at 5 and shared that he was surrounded by family singing praises. Stan no doubt is with his Maker as I share this. Stan spoke to me several times about the subject and he so looked forward to the day he would be with Him in glory. He has crossed over the river to rest under the shade of the trees. I look forward to the day of seeing him again.

He will be laid to rest in Penn. in a few days. A private family service will take place before burial, with a memorial service in a couple months in FL. to allow all his friends to pay respects. Tammy asked if any donations to charities would be known, at this time nothing planned, but they will let us know. As Muushka mentioned, this would be a nice tribute to the man we affectionately knew as our Ranger Stan. I will stay in touch as this progresses.

I cant thank you all enough for the support you have shown to their family through cards, prayers and anything else you have done. What a great group of folks you are.

My tears are shed, I rejoice for him now as I know he has gone to a better place. I will miss him, WL holds a special place in my heart, but a big part of that went with him. For everybody it means something. For me, it means that I met a guy who had a lasting impact on my life that I never saw coming. My last chance meeting with him came at 10 pm on a Fri. in Dec., where else but the lobby of WL. We both saw each other and asked what we were doing. He and his sweetie were meeting friends, I was taking my last stroll through the lobby before heading home the next day. I hugged him and Carolyn, told them I loved them, and that was it. He was healthy still, full of life, like we who saw him at the groupie meets. He will be forever etched in my memory that way.

Sorry for the long post, but thanks for listening.

Jimmy, thank you for keeping us updated and posted through this time. Sadness yes, but glad that his ordeal has ended too. He was a special man, and I'm so very glad for you that you had all of the times, conversations, meetings and memories.

 

[horselover]

RIP Ranger Stan.

 

[franandaj]

Thanks for keeping us informed Jimmy. Hopefully Stan is at peace now and his suffering has ended.

 

[Dizny Dad]

How lucky DiznyDi and I were to have known Ranger Stan & Sweety, his beloved Carolyn. Here are just a few of the memories we have of the best loved Ranger we know . . . .


On top of his world, keeping watch . . . . .

Sharing his love of the Lodge; each flag raised was a part of him . . .

Stan & Carolyn; never far apart.

Groupie Meet fun . . . .

Ranger Stan: An American hero, who let you know how important our flag, our country, and our faith was to daily living. Just look at the smile it brought to his face. . . . .

THANKS RANGER STAN . . . for teaching us to have fun, have faith, and have respect for each other.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Thanks Jimmy for letting us all know about Stan and Carolyn.

We will continue to keep Carolyn in our prayers as she faces the future on new terms.

 

[wildernessDad]

So sorry to hear about the loss of Stan. He'll be with Pete Dominick now, perhaps giving tours of heaven's domain.

 

[Muushka]

Thank you so much, DDad, for that wonderful tribute with pictures. Tears streaming down my face.....

As I wrote to Jimmy just now, I will write here. Thank you Jimmy, for being the conduit between Ranger Stan and the Groupies.
Thank you for sharing your dear friend's life with us. I know Ranger Stan is in the most awesome place, but his family and friends are left behind. But we know that we will see him again one day, and for that, I thank God. So Jimmy, please feel our appreciation. You were able to turn a legend into a man, a friend.

 

[wildernessDad]

JT, I know it will be tough, but you might want to post a message on the DVC-Mouscellaneous board and over on the Resorts/WL board about Ranger Stan's passing.

 

[Granny]

Here are just a few of the memories we have of the best loved Ranger we know . . . .

What a beautiful and moving photo tribute to Stan. Every picture captured his spirit so well!!

So sorry to hear about the loss of Stan. He'll be with Pete Dominick now, perhaps giving tours of heaven's domain.

I like this thought a lot. If anything, Pete should be thanking Stan for bringing his design to life and connecting it to so many people.

As I wrote to Jimmy just now, I will write here. Thank you Jimmy, for being the conduit between Ranger Stan and the Groupies.
Thank you for sharing your dear friend's life with us. I know Ranger Stan is in the most awesome place, but his family and friends are left behind. But we know that we will see him again one day, and for that, I thank God. So Jimmy, please feel our appreciation. You were able to turn a legend into a man, a friend.

Beautifully written, Barb. I can't add to this and can only echo your thoughts and sentiments.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

JT - Thank you so much for letting us know. I am so sad that I never got the chance to meet him.

 

[eliza61]

RIP Ranger Stan and Thank you.