I'm back to my Disney Support Project (work) and now have time to rest. As reported by DiznyDi, we indeed are back and the trip was outstanding as expected.
I knew the lawn would need mowing when I returned, but was not prepared for the 12' high grass I needed to get back in line! (It was that cool, wet Ohio spring weather we left behind that works wonders on such things).
It was a great pleasure meeting a few of the VWL Groupies - Jimmy, Tammy, Chase, Christian, Horselover & Anniversary Guy (

). Putting faces on the names really brings so much more depth to our little discussions here in this corner of the internet. And what a great place to find everyone - in the Carolwood Pacific Room. Thanks to each of you for your efforts to make such a meeting take place & work! And thanks Horselover & AG for sharing your special day and goodies with the rest of us!
Thanks Jimmy for posting your report & pictures.
It was also a great pleasure to spend a little time with Ranger Stan. Singing Happy Birthday to him Saturday morning in the middle of the Lodge Lobby in high volume was fun and Stan seemed to enjoy it. We appreciate his knowledge of the lodge, of Disney, and of the greater things in Life. Thanks Ranger Stan - you are the man!
One last note - I greatly enjoyed the Steam Train Tour. "Jack" our conductor for the tour is packed full of knowledge and details, and was really excited to share them all. It was a great expereince to be there when they lit the fire and build up the steam, tested the safety systems, and let everyone sit a spell in the fireman's seat in the engine cockpit.
And now on to planning the details for our next Disney adventure.

(I may squeeze a little work in too!)