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

[stopher1]

But I love MSEP and it is still here! So I must go see it. Period. End of discussion. 'Nuff said!

I'm with you Barb.

 

[stopher1]

So ... WOW... it's been a little while since I last stopped by. I hope you all are well. Scrolling through a few pages I saw some wonderful pics of the Lodge decked out... (can't wait to visit again in a few weeks)

I just got home a while ago from PICKING MY WIFE UP AT THE AIRPORT!! After 7 weeks, she has finally come home.

A week ago tomorrow (Sat) was my FIL's funeral, and she stayed on several extra days to help her siblings begin the sorting / eliminating / closure process. But I'm so happy to say she's home once again. It was a LONG time to be away from home. But it was also a blessing for me to share her, by "giving her back" to the man who first gave her to me in the first place. He needed her, and we were happy to oblige.

But... I'm sad to say that she is not home tonight. She's with our daughter at an American Heritage Girls sleepover.

Still no news on the employment front - except - I am seriously looking at various avenues to go into business for myself. I have already spoken with my attorney and CPA about legal & financial issues as well. I've been doing research and due diligence on possible franchise acquisitions, as well as looking at some possible ventures that I could do on my own in other arenas. So... I guess that's a little bit of news. But nothing definitive yet. When I have anything real to share, I'll definitely share with my groupie friends.

I hope you are all doing well. I'm thankful that a big part of the frustration for us over the past 14 months is over. Now to just get the income stream rolling once again.

Take care all.

 

[MiaSRN62]

I have a question for the experts. We have an Epcot Around the World Tour scheduled for 8:30 am. We are supposed to check in by 8:15. How should we get there? When do the buses start running? How about the boats? (We could take a boat to MK and monorail over.) Or is our best bet to take a cab? Will there be cabs available or will we need to call for one? TIA

Hi. Not sure I'm an expert....but I believe wdw busses start operating 1 to 1.5 hrs prior to scheduled park opening. The boats are about the same. If you choose to take a cab, just call valet from your room and they will arrange a cab to pick you up.

 

[jimmytammy]

horselover
Sorry you didnt make the Moms Panel. Tammy got the same email, so we are hoping for next year.

Stopher
Times like these make new businesses soar. I spoke with a lady a few days back who was in same boat. She started a cleaning business using all natural products and she is doing well with it. She told me how it wasnt what her degree was in, but hey, I see it as success. Being your own boss is great. Headaches, worries, its all there. But you have a certain control over your own destiny. I speak this from experience. I say go for it!

 

[MiaSRN62]

stopher....so glad your wife is able to come home after such a long time apart. It was a blessing she could be with her father and entire family during such a difficult time. I will continue to hope and pray something comes through for you on the employment front. I have faith something will. Sending positive thoughts

 

[Inkmahm]

I've been waiting for Airtran to change the time of either our arrival or departure flights in December and today they finally changed. Our flight to arrive on Dec 7th was moved up 7 minutes. So I called Airtran and changed our flight from Dec 7th in the early morning to Dec 5th in the early afternoon. Then I called MS to see if there was any chance at all of adding two nights to our 1 bedroom reservation at the lodge. I was amazed to find they had those nights available! I got the last one bedroom for those nights. So, now we are there Dec 5 - 13.

I know once I am working again I won't have this much time to travel so I'm taking advantage of it while I can.

 

[blossomz]

Hi all...
I feel like I've been away forever!!! So nice to catch up again with everyone!

Just got back from a whirlwind weekend for Halloween at Disney!! AWESOME! Even stayed at our beloved lodge! Met up with Ranger Don this time. Seems that he and Ranger Jack are trying hard to fill the void left by our Ranger Stan. Still can't quite get used to not seeing him there...

 

[stopher1]

Stopher
Times like these make new businesses soar. I spoke with a lady a few days back who was in same boat. She started a cleaning business using all natural products and she is doing well with it. She told me how it wasnt what her degree was in, but hey, I see it as success. Being your own boss is great. Headaches, worries, its all there. But you have a certain control over your own destiny. I speak this from experience. I say go for it!

Thanks Jimmy for the encouragement... I have an appointment with my attorney on Tuesday to discuss setting up a company. During our initial conversations he encouraged me to meet with my CPA first to determine which entity type I wanted to go with, so I've done that, and am inching closer and closer. I'm actually looking very seriously at two very different but both very potential possibilities of business venture. I'm trying to determine which one if I do jump in and do it - although it could end up being both at some point - which is a big part of why I'm been trying to figure out which way to go on the entity front. It's definitely a learning process - whatever I end up doing.

 

[Muushka]

So ... WOW... it's been a little while since I last stopped by. I hope you all are well. Scrolling through a few pages I saw some wonderful pics of the Lodge decked out... (can't wait to visit again in a few weeks)

I just got home a while ago from PICKING MY WIFE UP AT THE AIRPORT!! After 7 weeks, she has finally come home.

A week ago tomorrow (Sat) was my FIL's funeral, and she stayed on several extra days to help her siblings begin the sorting / eliminating / closure process. But I'm so happy to say she's home once again. It was a LONG time to be away from home. But it was also a blessing for me to share her, by "giving her back" to the man who first gave her to me in the first place. He needed her, and we were happy to oblige.

But... I'm sad to say that she is not home tonight. She's with our daughter at an American Heritage Girls sleepover.

Still no news on the employment front - except - I am seriously looking at various avenues to go into business for myself. I have already spoken with my attorney and CPA about legal & financial issues as well. I've been doing research and due diligence on possible franchise acquisitions, as well as looking at some possible ventures that I could do on my own in other arenas. So... I guess that's a little bit of news. But nothing definitive yet. When I have anything real to share, I'll definitely share with my groupie friends.

I hope you are all doing well. I'm thankful that a big part of the frustration for us over the past 14 months is over. Now to just get the income stream rolling once again.

Take care all.

I am glad for closure for you and your family. And what an beautiful tribute to your dear father-in-law.

Best wishes with that business venture! If you need any help.....

Tammy, I am sorry about the Mom's panel.

We got home a little bit ago. Travel mercies once again.

Our feral cat, Lucy, cried all the way as she ran down the hill when she heard my voice. What kind of feral cat does that??
One that really missed her family.

 

[stopher1]

I am glad for closure for you and your family. And what an beautiful tribute to your dear father-in-law.

Best wishes with that business venture! If you need any help.....

As ever... thank you FRIEND.

 

[franandaj]

We got home a little bit ago. Travel mercies once again.

Our feral cat, Lucy, cried all the way as she ran down the hill when she heard my voice. What kind of feral cat does that??
One that really missed her family.

How sweet is that! She missed you! I would have loved to meet up with you if we would have been there, but as they say the best laid plans.

Thanks Jimmy for the encouragement... I have an appointment with my attorney on Tuesday to discuss setting up a company. During our initial conversations he encouraged me to meet with my CPA first to determine which entity type I wanted to go with, so I've done that, and am inching closer and closer. I'm actually looking very seriously at two very different but both very potential possibilities of business venture. I'm trying to determine which one if I do jump in and do it - although it could end up being both at some point - which is a big part of why I'm been trying to figure out which way to go on the entity front. It's definitely a learning process - whatever I end up doing.

You're a smart and resourceful guy, and I'm sure that you will come up with some great business plans and wind up all the better because of it!

 

[horselover]

horselover
Sorry you didnt make the Moms Panel. Tammy got the same email, so we are hoping for next year.

Sorry Tammy. Sending hugs to you!

 

[Muushka]

How sweet is that! She missed you! I would have loved to meet up with you if we would have been there, but as they say the best laid plans.
snip....

I am sorry it didn't work out . Didn't you go? I actually forgot about both you and Grumpy Grandma.
Next time

 

[twinklebug]

T'is time for a few more... sticking to the main lodge at this point.

Muushka - sounds like your Lucy is only pretending to be ferral at this point

Tammy, Horeselover - I'm sorry neither of you made the panel... but, that's all the more time you can spend with us here

Stopher - It sounds like you'll do well at whatever you put your mind to. As a former co-chocolate shop owner I will interject that owning your own company is easily double the work, and stress of letting someone else handle that bother. BUT - if you love the work it's well worth it! I don't regret the attempt we made at making our shop succeed - I learned a lot about business and about people in the process.

Inky - 2 more days at the lodge!!! You have connections, I know it.

TwoKats - LOL double trouble. The pups are adorable.

 

[supernova]

supernova ! Hi back and welcome !

Thank you!

Supernova, great screen name! Welcome to our merry band of Groupies. So, grab a chair and join us!
And if interested, grab yourself a Moosie Siggy! He would look very handsome on you!

Thank you, too! Glad to be here!

supernova - Welcome!!

Thanks! Nice to have found this thread.

I have a question for the experts. We have an Epcot Around the World Tour scheduled for 8:30 am. We are supposed to check in by 8:15. How should we get there? When do the buses start running? How about the boats? (We could take a boat to MK and monorail over.) Or is our best bet to take a cab? Will there be cabs available or will we need to call for one? TIA

No need to take a cab. It depends on what time the park opens. I believe the buses should run at least an hour before the park opens. I've had issues come BACK from the resort early in the morning, never TO the parks. One time, I forgot my ticket and had to go back to the room. The bus system doesn't start returning to the park that early, so a rogue bus stopped, I told him my story, he changed his sign to VIP Guest and took me back to VWL.

But for you, I think you will be fine at that hour of the morning. I've even walked to the TTC from VWL and jumped on the monorail from there. Check with the concierge when you check in and see what they recommend. It's not the first tour they've given at 8:30am, so they must be used to the questions by now.

 

[tea pot]

Our feral cat, Lucy, cried all the way as she ran down the hill when she heard my voice. What kind of feral cat does that??
One that really missed her family.

Aw Muush you touch my kitty lover heart

Just wanted to say hi to everyone.

A Big Groupie Welcome

T'is time for a few more... sticking to the main lodge at this point.

Thanks Twinkklebug
We'll be there so soon I can hardly wait

Horeslover and Tammy They missed out on two Great MOMS

 

[tea pot]

Okay, I've posted this several times, but this was my favorite Mickey character I've ever encountered...in the lobby of WL.

My daughters' stockings hung up in the window at VWL on Christmas Eve:

Granny
I've never seen Micky at the Lodge he does look very Dickens'ish
Maybe this year

Just love the Stockings

We are facing the Lake, but dead center so we can't see our beloved, but we do have a wonderful view.
While the decor is not my favorite, the place seems to be growing on us.

Then up to the lounge (nice place) to watch Wishes.
Then back to the room to watch the EWP. What fun! It was so strange watching it from way up high, but fun.

I am still loving BLT. If it was Dec, no way I would be here. But now? Love it!

Muush
We have the same feelings about BLT
At first it was just too Manhattan for me seriously very much like the apts in NYC
but you can't beat the location and just strolling over at rope drop and once
we just walked over to see the parade
I do love the roof top lounge.
It does just seem to grow on you.
We do love the 4th floor concourse... watching the monorail go by
Mostly because we stayed there on our first visit when the kids
were so small and they would yell
monorail pink etc ever time one went by
But never,never at Christmas

I got the last one bedroom for those nights. So, now we are there Dec 5 - 13. .

Congrats! that's great
We're not checking into the Lodge till the 13th from the AKV
but maybe we can meet up for a hello and Dole Whip or something

 

[Muushka]

Heads up! On Thursday, the castle was normal. Friday, POOF! Christmas lights!

 

[twokats]

Awwww. TwoCats has 2 puppies! And very cute ones at that .

TwoKats - so cute!!!!

Twokats[/B]....adorable pups !

~ Max and Jas are so cute!! Thanks for posting their pictures!

Twokats - Love the cute puppies!

TwoKats - LOL double trouble. The pups are adorable.

It is amazing how those two have integrated into our lives. DH who was very unsure about me bringing Max home to begin with did an absolute turnaround and now just absolutely dotes on them. His main concern has been figuring out how to take care of them while the kids and I are at WDW for the Christmas trip in 24 days!!!!

~ Enjoy planning your upcoming vacations!

All I have to do for the December trip is pack and online checkin. Everything is done as far as ME, ADR's and tickets. I will have to get the TIW when I arrive, but right now all I am stressing over is what to pack since the weather last year was so drastically different than when we were there in '09, hope it will be nice, but I will watch that as closely as I can.

For the May trip, I have the airline tickets and the car rental reservations and the ME already done. So I still have quite a bit to plan for that one, but I will probably wait to do more after the first of the year.

 

[jimmytammy]

I just spoke with Carolyn(Stans sweetie). She is doing well under circumstances. She is still in the Atlanta area with family. She is going back home on the 19th. Turn of events...her SIL lost his job so he and her DD are moving back to Apopka with her so it will make her transistion a bit easier having family with her. And her grandson is going to move into his parents house and take over payments so they wont lose the house. She is thinking how things worked out was all meant to be.
She told me that once back home, they we will have a memorial service at their church and then have a service at WL. She will keep me in the loop so I will share as info comes in.

She sends her love to all on here