We're Baaaaack!! **The WLV's groupies & Trivia Thread chapter 3

[Muushka]

Hey Groupies,

Hope everyone is doing well. I have some serious reading to do so I can catch up. This time of year when my other obsession starts (softball) I don't spend much time on the computer.

Well it's good to see you Happy batting!

Hello ,

We are in the process of buying a resale VWL DVC and are soooo excited. WL is our favorite resort. My husband and I stayed there for our honeymoon in 2003 and loved it. Our family now consists of our son (age 3) and our daughter (age 3 months), and we are hoping to use banked points, about to expire, for a long weekend trip this summer. we don't care where we have to stay and are willing to pay the $95 to stay in "hotel" instead of a DVC if need be. so i am stoked about that!

Does anyone know where I can find a list of how many points it takes to stay in a hotel using DVC points? I know the points are high to do it and I know it costs $95, but we have 170 points that will expire soon, so we can blow all of them on a weekend trip KWIM? Our first choice would be to stay in VWL/WL and then anything else in the MK area is fine. My husband loves WL (as does our son lol - there is water inside!), but his second favorite is the Contemporary (I don't like it - too modern for me).

Thanks to all!!!!

There is water inside! I never thought of it that way!

I can let you know the point requirements of the hotels, but you need to narrow the parameters a bit. Which hotel and about when?

And as was mentioned, grab yourself a Moosie! I'll bet he will look great on you .

Thank you for the pictures TP. I loved one a little more than the others, the Kitty one, of course.

 

[Muushka]

I had fun yesterday. I had a bronchoscopy (think camera down the nose, into the lungs ). They didn't find anything, which is good. But it does not explain a 17 year cough! Oh well, I am healthy and for that I am grateful. If we ever meet and I cough, don't get excited!

 

[Corinne]

Muushka, glad to hear all is well.

ImChatti, WELCOME!

Teapot, thank you so much for the photos, that photo of the monorail and plantings is a favorite shot of mine every year from the F & G show, and the photos of the BCV ahhhhhhhhhh. Man do I miss that place! We are still waiting for a room to appear for our summer trip!

 

[LVSWL]

I had fun yesterday. I had a bronchoscopy (think camera down the nose, into the lungs ). They didn't find anything, which is good. But it does not explain a 17 year cough! Oh well, I am healthy and for that I am grateful. If we ever meet and I cough, don't get excited!

Muushka! Glad to hear that you are not ! That test sounds icky! Let me know when you feel up to again .

 

[Muushka]

Much better today actually. Thanks!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Much better today actually. Thanks!

Glad you are feeling better!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

I had fun yesterday. I had a bronchoscopy (think camera down the nose, into the lungs ). They didn't find anything, which is good. But it does not explain a 17 year cough! Oh well, I am healthy and for that I am grateful. If we ever meet and I cough, don't get excited!

Glad you are okay!

Teapot - Thanks for the pictures. I have been lamenting how last year at this time we were getting ready to make our trip for our DD's orchestra. That was one of my favorite trips of all time and I wish I could go back in time and relive it! I loved being there for the Flower and Garden show so I really appreciated the pictures. We also stayed at BCV and have the same great deck.

 

[tea pot]

I had fun yesterday. I had a bronchoscopy (think camera down the nose, into the lungs ). They didn't find anything, which is good. But it does not explain a 17 year cough! Oh well, I am healthy and for that I am grateful. If we ever meet and I cough, don't get excited!

Oh Muushka A Bronch is no fun at all.... I'm glad that they didin't find anything... but so sorry about your cough. Have they done any allergy testing??? Pixie dust to feel better soon.

Thanks to all who enjoyed the photos.. love to share with those who understand...

and a BIG WELCOME to the New Groupies.. I just love the way this thread just grows and grows

 

[claire_ont]

Hi everyone,

My job has me on the road every week for the next six weeks (and the last two) so my internet time has been greatly reduced. Plus it is horse show season and every weekend involves standing in an open field in either pour rain, scorching sun, or whistling cold wind. Sometimes for variety we get all of the above.

Welcome back from vacation to all that have gone recently. And a great big WELCOME to all the new groupies.

My daughter's driving experiences are going fairly well. The only casualty so far has been the front licence plate. She pulled in a "little" too close to a solid wall. (We are still having issues with - Mr Brake is your friend.) I am thinking driving school would be a good way to go...

We have added a day to our next March trip at VWL so we will now be there Mar 19-23rd. That will make 12 full days at WDW Mar 11 - 23rd . For the first night we are probably going to park ourselves in a value resort. What is the best way to reserve this? Should I do this through member services or is it best to book this through Disney reservations or a travel agent and try to get an annual pass holder discount when one becomes available? Do we get a DVC discount on value resorts?

Now I need to spend some time going back over everything I missed in the last three + weeks...

Claire

 

[Muushka]

Oh Muushka A Bronch is no fun at all.... I'm glad that they didin't find anything... but so sorry about your cough. Have they done any allergy testing??? Pixie dust to feel better soon.

Thanks to all who enjoyed the photos.. love to share with those who understand...

and a BIG WELCOME to the New Groupies.. I just love the way this thread just grows and grows

I had allergy testing (and subsequent shots that didn't work) 17 years ago. Sadly, I am allergic to just about everything under the sun (oak and pine trees included for pity sake!). Wah.

Hi everyone,

My job has me on the road every week for the next six weeks (and the last two) so my internet time has been greatly reduced. Plus it is horse show season and every weekend involves standing in an open field in either pour rain, scorching sun, or whistling cold wind. Sometimes for variety we get all of the above.

Welcome back from vacation to all that have gone recently. And a great big WELCOME to all the new groupies.

My daughter's driving experiences are going fairly well. The only casualty so far has been the front licence plate. She pulled in a "little" too close to a solid wall. (We are still having issues with - Mr Brake is your friend.) I am thinking driving school would be a good way to go...

We have added a day to our next March trip at VWL so we will now be there Mar 19-23rd. That will make 12 full days at WDW Mar 11 - 23rd . For the first night we are probably going to park ourselves in a value resort. What is the best way to reserve this? Should I do this through member services or is it best to book this through Disney reservations or a travel agent and try to get an annual pass holder discount when one becomes available? Do we get a DVC discount on value resorts?

Now I need to spend some time going back over everything I missed in the last three + weeks...

Claire

Hi Claire good to see you.

I just put you at VWL Mar 19 to 23, and did not put anything else down. Let me know if it needs changing.... Wait! I get it!! All set.

Oh, hey Muush, while you have that screen open, can you go ahead and make the changes to our Dec reservation??
For now, no cruise. We won't cancel until the last minute, but I made reservations today for our week after DVC. More DVC! 3 nights at AKV (first time!) and 2 nights at BCV. Yipee!

 

[twokats]

I had fun yesterday. I had a bronchoscopy (think camera down the nose, into the lungs ). They didn't find anything, which is good. But it does not explain a 17 year cough! Oh well, I am healthy and for that I am grateful. If we ever meet and I cough, don't get excited!

Sorry about your experience. My doctors say that my cough is caused by acid reflux. I was diagnosed about 4 years ago and have not lost the cough yet. Nexium is my best friend for the last few years.

 

[DiznyDi]

Oh Muush our daughter has had a bronc - no fun! I guess it's a good thing that nothing was found, but I'm sure you'd like to have some answers, too.

Nice to hear from you Claire. Glad to hear the driving is going well.
OT - Our son is home on R&R leave from Iraq. I gave him my car and told him to remember he is now back in the states and to use his civilian driving skills. He immediately pulls my car out of the garage and hits the side leaving paint on my car and pulling the wheel moldings loose. This from a young man skilled, certified and driving the big transports..... He tells me, the things he drives are all armor plated and a little garage would never stop them!

Anyway, they grow up too soon. Even though the (driving) experience may turn your hair gray, it won't be that long until they leave the nest. Enjoy every minute!

 

[Muushka]

Sorry about your experience. My doctors say that my cough is caused by acid reflux. I was diagnosed about 4 years ago and have not lost the cough yet. Nexium is my best friend for the last few years.

Yup, I think the GI doc is next. The pulm doc put me on Nexium last year. What an experience that was. I developed the worse hives, got physically sick (felt like I was dying!). Went to the urgent care, got shots and prednisone and a stiff warning to stay away from Nexium! I have also tried Prilosec and Zantac, but they didn't help. But, like I said, GI guy is next, so maybe he will think of a different med. I swear I am not a medical whiner, but reading my past few posts, you would think I was at the doc every other day!

Oh Muush our daughter has had a bronc - no fun! I guess it's a good thing that nothing was found, but I'm sure you'd like to have some answers, too.

Nice to hear from you Claire. Glad to hear the driving is going well.
OT - Our son is home on R&R leave from Iraq. I gave him my car and told him to remember he is now back in the states and to use his civilian driving skills. He immediately pulls my car out of the garage and hits the side leaving paint on my car and pulling the wheel moldings loose. This from a young man skilled, certified and driving the big transports..... He tells me, the things he drives are all armor plated and a little garage would never stop them!

Anyway, they grow up too soon. Even though the (driving) experience may turn your hair gray, it won't be that long until they leave the nest. Enjoy every minute!

Awww, your poor son. Please give him a hug and a great big thank you for your service from Muush.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Love it ! Thanks Dory !!! I so wish I had seen the Nurse's Day pins !!!!

I'm back with you all. Had a great stay at Vero Beach and VWL. Got my dd moved out of her dorm for the summer......and the day we checked out and began our drive home, her car broke down. We coasted off an exit in Daytona Beach. My dh tried for over 2 hours to get it running. Everything was fine until we put $13 of gas in her tank at the Hess Station in WDW. Within 20-30 min we were noticing some troubles. Anyway....we had to eventually get car towed. Spent a night at Comfort Suites in Daytona then another night with my aunt in Flagler Beach. Car tow/repair was $300. They said the crank and cam sensors burned out whatever they are.

So instead of getting home Mon night, we got home Wed night (around 8:30 pm). Had to go to work next day. I've been trying to read all the posts since I last checked it on May 8.

Muushka...glad your're feeling better. Dory....love all your photos (they're terrific !). There's been a couple Groupies posting pics and TR's and I've enjoyed reading them. While I was down, I missed a meeting with Dizny Di, but she left such a nice and thoughtful gift for me at the WL front desk. It was the awesome bread basket cover with the VWL Groupies on it. I thank you so much again Di. Would have loved to have met with you all. And too funny----we were right down the hall from eachother and didn't even know it. Di was in 2545 and I was in 2561

Welcome to the new Groupies and those that have been away for a bit. I spent the night before Mother's Day in the WL pool until 1 am. Noone in it but me, dh and dd. A flock of ducks landed in the pool. I swam up to them very very slowly...making soft quacking noises (please don't think I'm nuts)....I was trying to get as close as possible. Next thing I know, I'm surrounded by 4 ducks---all within 3 feet of me. We're all swimming along together and my dh and dd are calling me the "WL duck whisperer" !


Maria

 

[Muushka]

Duck whisperer! Too cute! I am glad you made it home, albeit late, but you made it home!

 

[Muushka]

Oops, forgot to mention that it was National Medical Technology week back in April (25th week). That was my field!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Some of my pics from VWL/WDW :

We ran across this guy while walking back from the WL pool to the Villas....this is not zoomed. He was that close to us and showed no fear.

We were waaaayy down there.....

Butterfly Garden (Epcot)

Maria

 

[claire_ont]

Dizny Di - I am so glad to hear that your son is home for a while.

Muushka - sorry about the confusing vacation plans. It was suppose to be be a 10 day trip Mar 12 - 22 - with the 12th to 19th at AKV and then the 19-22nd at VWL. Last week I booked our flights. We were about to use our aeroplan points to fly down and back but it meant going down on the 11th and returning on the 23rd. So I extended our stay at VWL one extra night, but do not have enough points without borrowing to check in a day early at AKV. So I figure I will stay at a value the first night and then transfer to AKV on the 12th.

Claire

 

[Muushka]

Dizny Di - I am so glad to hear that your son is home for a while.

Muushka - sorry about the confusing vacation plans. It was suppose to be be a 10 day trip Mar 12 - 22 - with the 12th to 19th at AKV and then the 19-22nd at VWL. Last week I booked our flights. We were about to use our aeroplan points to fly down and back but it meant going down on the 11th and returning on the 23rd. So I extended our stay at VWL one extra night, but do not have enough points without borrowing to check in a day early at AKV. So I figure I will stay at a value the first night and then transfer to AKV on the 12th.

Claire

No, no, not confusing once I started to post it, then I understood. Check me though!

Great pictures Maria. Armadillos are not my favorite beast.

I cannot even imagine how to make gray icing! ..M Lynn, Steel Magnolias,

 

[MiaSRN62]

Duck whisperer! Too cute! I am glad you made it home, albeit late, but you made it home! Oops, forgot to mention that it was National Medical Technology week back in April (25th week). That was my field!

Thanks Muushka ! I was seriously beginning to wonder if I would make it home. It was a mess with our employers and all.

And happy belated National Med Tech week to you !

Maria