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

[WDWRR_ENGINEER]

Blossomz,

Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Joe

 

[Anna114]

Hello my dear groupie friends..I have been unable to check in for awhile.
I am sad to tell you that my mom lost her very long and difficult battle with alzheimers disease on Sunday. It has been a tough time, but I am comforted in knowing that she is now at peace and hopefully with my Dad. He passed a year ago in December of what i call a broken heart. He loved my mom so very much he could not stand to see what was happening to her. So now they are together. I know it is strange, but my groupie friends are just as important to me as my other friends!

While I'm new here, I just want you to know, you're not alone. My Dad passed on Jan. 21 of this year and my mother is currently receiving hospice care. She should live but a couple of months. I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[claire_ont]

Blossomz - I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers.

LVSWL - I hope your son gets better soon and does not miss too much of his vacation. There is no good time to be sick, but some times just seem less fair than others.

Claire

 

[Muushka]

LVSWL is here!! LVSWL is here!!

First, I am sorry there is sickness in the mix. I hope it is short-lived and self-contained.

I love what is happening to your friend Lisa. When you described her to me, I knew it would be fun, but not this much fun! I love that she is getting special treatment.

And you saw our Ranger Stan!

Have a wonderful rest-of-the-trip!

 

[wildernessDad]

Hello my dear groupie friends..I have been unable to check in for awhile.
I am sad to tell you that my mom lost her very long and difficult battle with alzheimers disease on Sunday. It has been a tough time, but I am comforted in knowing that she is now at peace and hopefully with my Dad. He passed a year ago in December of what i call a broken heart. He loved my mom so very much he could not stand to see what was happening to her. So now they are together. I know it is strange, but my groupie friends are just as important to me as my other friends!

blossomz,

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Your mother is finally at peace. I think I may understand some of what you went through, as I witnessed how cancer ravaged my mother many years ago.

 

[LVSWL]

Thanks for the good thoughts everyone. Right now my DS is sparing me a few minutes here and there with the computer. He keeps watching the Carolina Hurricanes website. Yeah! we won last night 9-0! and going on Facebook. His fever is lower, but not sure if he is up to Cali Grill. Muushka you are right, Lisa is having a blast! and her husband has shown us some of his "rock" . Actually, I would rather have him be sick here than when he gets back home and have him miss days in high school.
Today is beautiful, high 72, sunny, no clouds. Yesterday was very chilly..early, but warmed up to about 69. Tomorrow should be back up in the 80s. No rain to speak of all week. We went to DS yesterday and my 18 year old wanted to go to American Idol. Much to my surprise, I loved it. It was tons of fun! At one point the standby for Toy Story Mania was 300 minutes . Yep..it's spring break!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Originally Posted by blossomz
Hello my dear groupie friends..I have been unable to check in for awhile.
I am sad to tell you that my mom lost her very long and difficult battle with alzheimers disease on Sunday. It has been a tough time, but I am comforted in knowing that she is now at peace and hopefully with my Dad. He passed a year ago in December of what i call a broken heart. He loved my mom so very much he could not stand to see what was happening to her. So now they are together. I know it is strange, but my groupie friends are just as important to me as my other friends!

My heart goes out to you and your family blossomz. Thoughts and prayers going out to you on your loss. I know how difficult a long illness can be. It can really take a toll on the body, mind and soul. We went through a cancer battle with my mil from 2001 to 2004. The final 5 months of her life she was on hospice in our home. Probably one of the most difficult times of our lives. I remember the morning she passed on....I was the first to walk into her room and find her. I didn't cry. I had done that all the months before. I just felt peace had finally come to her and I felt it too.
So know we're all here for you if you ever need to talk. Hang in there blossomz as things will get better.


Maria

 

[MiaSRN62]

At one point the standby for Toy Story Mania was 300 minutes

LVSWL :
wow.....having done this attraction 2x now, I would never wait that long for it. Just not worth it to me. But I guess if it's someone's only time to go to WDW, then for them it's worth it. That's just insane though.

Here's hoping your ds feels back to normal soon ! And glad you're having nice weather ! I'm freezing here in PA !

Maria

 

[LVSWL]

LVSWL :
wow.....having done this attraction 2x now, I would never wait that long for it. Just not worth it to me. But I guess if it's someone's only time to go to WDW, then for them it's worth it. That's just insane though.

Here's hoping your ds feels back to normal soon ! And glad you're having nice weather ! I'm freezing here in PA !

Maria

I know, crazy isn't it! Fortunately, we had fast passes, we just had to wait 9 hours to use them Crazy crowds today from what I'm reading on other threads. MK has closed to all but resort guests for a few hours. It's gonna be a wild ride the rest of the week. Our friends don't quite understand the urgency of getting into the park so that you can still make your ADRs

 

[Oshawa]

Hello my dear groupie friends..I have been unable to check in for awhile.
I am sad to tell you that my mom lost her very long and difficult battle with alzheimers disease on Sunday. It has been a tough time, but I am comforted in knowing that she is now at peace and hopefully with my Dad. He passed a year ago in December of what i call a broken heart. He loved my mom so very much he could not stand to see what was happening to her. So now they are together. I know it is strange, but my groupie friends are just as important to me as my other friends!

So sorry for your loss Blossomz.

 

[MiaSRN62]

MK has closed to all but resort guests for a few hours. It's gonna be a wild ride the rest of the week. Our friends don't quite understand the urgency of getting into the park so that you can still make your ADRs

Oh yeah....during this time of the year over pretty much any other, early bird and obsessive planning bird catches the worm !

I just want to add....I think you are very brave LVSWL

We did Easter week one time (1999)....and n-e-v-e-r again will we do that So my hat is off to you LVSWL. At least you have the wonderful peaceful sanctuary of our awesome LODGE to escape to !


Maria

 

[DiznyDi]

blossomz Our sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mom. Come here for support. We care.

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

blossomz - So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.

LVSWL - Nice to hear how special they are making it for your friend. I'm glad you have the lodge to return to and escape those hectic crowds. Enjoy the rest of your trip and hope your son feels better soon and nobody else gets sick.

 

[blossomz]

Just want to say thanks again for all of your support! There's no place like home....

 

[WDWRR_ENGINEER]

Hi fellow groupies,

I have been capturing video and audio from our October 2008 trip.

If you would like to listen to Ranger Don do his thing on the lodge tour here is an mp3 for you to listen to. Ranger Stan was on vacation but Don said they are all copies of Stan the man

I may add it to a podcast in the future that is if I can get myself back in the podcasting grove. Sound quality is not super but gives you a taste for how loud the lodge lobby can get.

wltourwithrangerdon.mp3 (aprox 12mb)

I also have the visit with an wdwrr conductor captured and may do a video and post it if I can find the time.

Joe
Need more coffee must have more coffee....

 

[DaveH]

The last time I was at WDW at Easter was either 1982 or 1983. Easter Sunday was great at the Magic Kingdom. The crowd was light. The had the local military guys in dress uniform and lovely college girls in the big hoop dresses. It was wonderful. The Easter bunny was in the parade also. Everyone have a great evening and day tomorrow.

 

[LVSWL]

blossomz - So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.

LVSWL - Nice to hear how special they are making it for your friend. I'm glad you have the lodge to return to and escape those hectic crowds. Enjoy the rest of your trip and hope your son feels better soon and nobody else gets sick.

Thank you! She did not expect anything at all, which makes it even more special. We are rethinking our plans for the last three days. My idea is to hang at the lodge and have wonderful meals at resort restaurants, but I have to convince my DH that the parks will still be there when we return in June Fortunately, my friends could care less. They LOVE the lodge and could just hang here all day. Still nursing our sicky. Can't seem to kick that fever. So far everyone else is ok, so tomorrow might be another lodge day for Mom and DS.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

blossomz - I wanted to add my sympathy to you for your loss. My dad passed away from Alzheimers in Dec 02 and we almost lost my mother to a stroke a month later. I know what a difficult time it is with missing the one you loved and also being thankful that they are finally at peace. My support goes out to you.

 

[jimmytammy]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

 

[jimmytammy]

Thanks for saying Hi to Ranger Stan for us. He seems to really enjoy knowing folks in cyberspace have knowledge of him. And you are so right...he is a sweetie