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

[Muushka]

I haven't been to the VWL in a couple years; I have reservations for December 13 to December 20. This is about the same time that I spent there a couple years ago.

Hello Gary

Welcome to our rather enthusiastic group of VWL enthusiasts (redundant? You be the judge)

Let me know if you want to be put on the front page, where everyone will know when and where you will be! Also, on that same page, updates will be made to the Groupie Meet -style.

Also, if you feel you want to add a little green to your siggy, feel free to grab yourself a VWL Groupie Moosie.
I'll be he would look very handsome at the bottom of your posts!

 

[eliza61]

Gee, Eliza...what was your mother's nickname for you? I'm assuming it didn't include "squid" or "rat"?? It appears that some apples did not, in fact, fall far from the tree. Now I'm wondering what scam you put together to raise the money for your Stones tickets!

You must have been very very young! Ahhhh, I remember those days. My 2 older sisters got to do that stuff. I was not that brave!



I hope all the red helped!

I haven't been to the VWL in a couple years; I have reservations for December 13 to December 20. This is about the same time that I spent there a couple years ago.

Yep Muushka, I was in the 1st grade. Not sure if I would describe it as brave, sheer stupidity more like. Unfortunately for My sister and older cousin, the brain surgeons who concoted this scheme, they were charged with walking me to school every day. Next thing I know, I'm schlepping on the train to Queens which even I had the common sense to realize was not going to end well.
And Just like Sid, I could be brought, since I was known for having a big mouth- a couple of bags of now and laters and that candy that looked like little dots stuck on a white sheet of paper, along with grape soda was enough to buy my complete cooperation.


Gary,
You've picked a great time to hang out at the lodge. feel free to hang out with us.

 

[Muushka]

I can just see the 3 of you, excited about seeing the Stones.

Eliza with her purple lips picking little pieces of paper out of her teeth

 

[horselover]

If we're the one leaving on the 9th, we're just moving over to SSR for a few days and would have no problem making the meet. I believe the 9th is Wednesday so may work better for Stan?

It could be me. Right now we're scheduled to be leaving on the 9th unless our w/l comes through.

I hope all the red helped!

Ok I got it! Thanks.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Happy Monday groupies! Finally saw the sun this weekend which was great. It was rainy & dreary here all last week. Had Family Dinner & Movie night last night & watched Marley & Me. I had read the book so I knew what was going to happen, but even so couldn't keep the tears back. The kids cried too, although I'm sure they'd deny that now.

Oh me too. It was especially bad having just lost our lab last August. My DD wouldn't even watch it.

Still haven't had any luck trying to sell our Sept. vacation. We can't wait too much longer to decide what we are going to do since my Aunt and MIL still would need to get airfare if we still go. I think we will give it to the end of the week. DH said that to save money he may stay home. I'd hate to see him have to do that but it would save us at least his food, and tickets plus we wouldn't have to kennel our dog.

 

[tea pot]

Oh me too. It was especially bad having just lost our lab last August. My DD wouldn't even watch it.

Still haven't had any luck trying to sell our Sept. vacation. We can't wait too much longer to decide what we are going to do since my Aunt and MIL still would need to get airfare if we still go. I think we will give it to the end of the week. DH said that to save money he may stay home. I'd hate to see him have to do that but it would save us at least his food, and tickets plus we wouldn't have to kennel our dog.

Thanks for Heads up on Marley and Me... I'll cross that off my list.. I'm just awful with movies like that. I couldn't even watch Lassie as a kid. My daughter and I can't even listen to Baby Mine from Dumbo without a few tears..some social worker and nurse we are.

DLI Hope things will work out..and that you will be able to go with DH and enjoy it..all the best... sending prayers and pixies dust..

eliza STill a Stones Fan??? ...so cool...

I called to book Christmas and was able to get WL for whole trip or first part of trip WL and Christmas at BLT. I heard it is the most beautiful at Christmas but wanted to stay at our home resort a couple days. Any one have photos at Christmas, any input would be appreciated. Our kids are DD9 and DS 6. Thanks Deb.

You Heard Right.. It's the best place to be at Christmas in WDW...
check out the DIS resort thread for WL they have lots of pictures of Chritmas and the Lodge.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Good morning Groupies! Totally off topic but it's kind of a down day here in NV. Yesterday I completed the sale of one of my horses and at the moment we have the total feeling of something missing around the house. His paddock is the only one I could easily see from the house and now no one is at home. Overall - it was the right thing to do. I've been having problems with one of my knees and my riding has really declined in the past year. Zipper is his name (often Zippity Do Da to me!), and he's a terrific horse so he's off to be the new, hopefully lifelong, friend of a teenage girl who is a wonderful rider and very nice to boot. I'm crossing my fingers it all works out b/c Zip deserves the best. They are planning on showing him and it sounds like he'll be on YouTube a lot! My baby - the star!

We still have four more of the critters around so it's not like I'm without - it's just adjustment time after someone from the family leaving the nest and he was a big personality. Now it looks like were in for our 3rd day of afternoon rain - seems kind of fitting.

Last night I stayed up late looking at pics from our last trip to WDW a couple of weeks ago. It was a nice, happy distraction!

 

[horselover]

Good morning Groupies! Totally off topic but it's kind of a down day here in NV. Yesterday I completed the sale of one of my horses and at the moment we have the total feeling of something missing around the house. His paddock is the only one I could easily see from the house and now no one is at home. Overall - it was the right thing to do. I've been having problems with one of my knees and my riding has really declined in the past year. Zipper is his name (often Zippity Do Da to me!), and he's a terrific horse so he's off to be the new, hopefully lifelong, friend of a teenage girl who is a wonderful rider and very nice to boot. I'm crossing my fingers it all works out b/c Zip deserves the best. They are planning on showing him and it sounds like he'll be on YouTube a lot! My baby - the star!

We still have four more of the critters around so it's not like I'm without - it's just adjustment time after someone from the family leaving the nest and he was a big personality. Now it looks like were in for our 3rd day of afternoon rain - seems kind of fitting.

Last night I stayed up late looking at pics from our last trip to WDW a couple of weeks ago. It was a nice, happy distraction!

Oh that must have been tough letting him go even though you knew it was the right thing for him. Let me know if & when he's up on Youtube & I'll check him out.

On a related note I'm taking Shi to his 1st show this Sunday. I'm a little nervous because 1) he has never shown before, 2) he has not been off property since I got him last Sept. & 3) I have not shown since I was a teenager xx # of years ago. I'll let you guess on the number xx represents. . Hopefully all will go well. My main goal is for it to be a good experience for him, but deep down I'd like to come home with some ribbons. I do have a very competitive side. DH is going to video it. As long as he doesn't blow up & we don't make fools of ourselves I'll post a link next week.

Glad to see some people on the thread today. I checked earlier & we weren't even on the 1st page.

Had a small plumbing emergency this morning. Our kitchen faucet, which is probably 20 yrs. old has been getting looser & looser for the past few weeks. It would only turn off if you giggled it & turned it a certain way. Well this morning it wouldn't turn off at all. Finally got it to turn off, but I doubt it would have lasted the day. Had to go out & buy a new faucet & have a plumber come to install it. Total cost for faucet & installation - $500! That was $500 I really didn't have to spend right now. I'm coming back as a plumber in my next life.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

DLI Hope things will work out..and that you will be able to go with DH and enjoy it..all the best... sending prayers and pixies dust..

Thanks Teapot! As of right now looks like we are going.

Good morning Groupies! Totally off topic but it's kind of a down day here in NV. Yesterday I completed the sale of one of my horses and at the moment we have the total feeling of something missing around the house. His paddock is the only one I could easily see from the house and now no one is at home. Overall - it was the right thing to do. I've been having problems with one of my knees and my riding has really declined in the past year. Zipper is his name (often Zippity Do Da to me!), and he's a terrific horse so he's off to be the new, hopefully lifelong, friend of a teenage girl who is a wonderful rider and very nice to boot. I'm crossing my fingers it all works out b/c Zip deserves the best. They are planning on showing him and it sounds like he'll be on YouTube a lot! My baby - the star!

We still have four more of the critters around so it's not like I'm without - it's just adjustment time after someone from the family leaving the nest and he was a big personality. Now it looks like were in for our 3rd day of afternoon rain - seems kind of fitting.

Last night I stayed up late looking at pics from our last trip to WDW a couple of weeks ago. It was a nice, happy distraction!

Aww that had to be so hard. Glad you found someone good for him.

Oh that must have been tough letting him go even though you knew it was the right thing for him. Let me know if & when he's up on Youtube & I'll check him out.

On a related note I'm taking Shi to his 1st show this Sunday. I'm a little nervous because 1) he has never shown before, 2) he has not been off property since I got him last Sept. & 3) I have not shown since I was a teenager xx # of years ago. I'll let you guess on the number xx represents. . Hopefully all will go well. My main goal is for it to be a good experience for him, but deep down I'd like to come home with some ribbons. I do have a very competitive side. DH is going to video it. As long as he doesn't blow up & we don't make fools of ourselves I'll post a link next week.

Glad to see some people on the thread today. I checked earlier & we weren't even on the 1st page.

Had a small plumbing emergency this morning. Our kitchen faucet, which is probably 20 yrs. old has been getting looser & looser for the past few weeks. It would only turn off if you giggled it & turned it a certain way. Well this morning it wouldn't turn off at all. Finally got it to turn off, but I doubt it would have lasted the day. Had to go out & buy a new faucet & have a plumber come to install it. Total cost for faucet & installation - $500! That was $500 I really didn't have to spend right now. I'm coming back as a plumber in my next life.

Wow that's alot of money!!! That hurts!
What kind of shows do you do? When we could still afford riding lessons my DD was jumping. Wish we could still afford to do it.

We are going to try to do our table service meals for lunch. Anyone know if the lunch times differ from place to place or is it pretty much the same. We were thinking of trying to make our ADR's around 1:00

 

[horselover]

Wow that's alot of money!!! That hurts!
What kind of shows do you do? When we could still afford riding lessons my DD was jumping. Wish we could still afford to do it.

We are going to try to do our table service meals for lunch. Anyone know if the lunch times differ from place to place or is it pretty much the same. We were thinking of trying to make our ADR's around 1:00

Yes it did hurt!

On the riding. Lets see when I was much younger I was a big time jumper. I used to scare my poor mother to death. No fear. I gave that up many years ago once I wised up. I took up dressage when I was in my 20s & have been hooked ever since. But, this show I'm going to on Sun. is a hunter schooling show. Just flat classes. I do plan to start showing him at some dressage shows but we're having some bit issues. The bit we're using now is not legal in dressage & he really does not want to give it up. We're just looking for any show experience at this point. I apologize to all the non-horse people on the thread because I'm sure you have no idea what I'm talking about!

I'm glad (I think) that you're going on your trip. I truly hope all the job issues resolve themselves for you soon. I don't have any specific info for you on lunch ressie times, but I will tell you I have found that we love having a bigger meal during the day. It saves on dining funds & it's a really nice break during the day. We've had very nice lunches at Liberty Tree Tavern & Le Celllier. We plan to do some lunches again when we go in Dec.

Teapot - I just signed up to attend the 10:00 a.m. DVC Boston presentation on 6/20. If you're going maybe we can finally meet. Haven't sprung it on DH yet, but I'm thinking it will be a good chance to see the new models & have a nice family day out in town. No way we can afford to buy more pts. now, but it doesn't cost anything to dream about them.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Yes it did hurt!

On the riding. Lets see when I was much younger I was a big time jumper. I used to scare my poor mother to death. No fear. I gave that up many years ago once I wised up. I took up dressage when I was in my 20s & have been hooked ever since. But, this show I'm going to on Sun. is a hunter schooling show. Just flat classes. I do plan to start showing him at some dressage shows but we're having some bit issues. The bit we're using now is not legal in dressage & he really does not want to give it up. We're just looking for any show experience at this point. I apologize to all the non-horse people on the thread because I'm sure you have no idea what I'm talking about!

I'm glad (I think) that you're going on your trip. I truly hope all the job issues resolve themselves for you soon. I don't have any specific info for you on lunch ressie times, but I will tell you I have found that we love having a bigger meal during the day. It saves on dining funds & it's a really nice break during the day. We've had very nice lunches at Liberty Tree Tavern & Le Celllier. We plan to do some lunches again when we go in Dec.

Thanks Horselover. We were thinking too with the heat at that time of year that a nice lunch break is a good idea. Yea the only thing I don't miss about DD riding is the worry!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks Horselover and DLI for the kind thoughts.

Horselover - I'll let you know when a video happens. So far I'm getting daily updates and pictures. The family is SO thrilled with him. I didn't officially have him for sale right now but had in the past so they showed up knocking and hoping. When I told them I would agree to sell to them the mother started tearing up. And it sounds like he's just being the perfect boy. I figure I took him thru his pre-adolecent and teenage years - now they get to enjoy! I guess I'm a little backward on things but it's good to hear it's going so well - makes it easier knowing that.

Good luck on your show - I'm hoping it goes well so we get to see a video!

 

[eliza61]

Morning groupies,

Kathy and Horse lover glad to hear there has been some happy horse endings. As a NYC girl, I didn't have much opportunity to experience riding but many folks have them here in south Jersey and the Philly suburbs. They are absolutely gorgeous looking animals. Totally understand you guys love affair with them.


Did any one else recieve there new planner? The thing is a weapon!! I swear it's huge, very pretty but could definitely double as mallet.
Doing the 60 day dance. I hate wishing my days away but I'm so ready for a little Disney magic.

 

[horselover]

Did any one else recieve there new planner? The thing is a weapon!! I swear it's huge, very pretty but could definitely double as mallet.
Doing the 60 day dance. I hate wishing my days away but I'm so ready for a little Disney magic.

The only thing I've received in the mail lately is bills & junk mail. Looking forward to getting the new planner soon though.

Yay for the 60 day dance!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thanks Horselover and DLI for the kind thoughts.

Horselover - I'll let you know when a video happens. So far I'm getting daily updates and pictures. The family is SO thrilled with him. I didn't officially have him for sale right now but had in the past so they showed up knocking and hoping. When I told them I would agree to sell to them the mother started tearing up. And it sounds like he's just being the perfect boy. I figure I took him thru his pre-adolecent and teenage years - now they get to enjoy! I guess I'm a little backward on things but it's good to hear it's going so well - makes it easier knowing that.

Good luck on your show - I'm hoping it goes well so we get to see a video!

Glad to hear that. It sounds like he will be loved alot!


Finally got some idea of Sept. hours. Someone put up a link for TA's.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Kathy....I am sure letting Zipper go was a very difficult decision. Hoping it gives you comfort and reassurance that the teenage girl who is now his new family will take wonderful care of him. Hoping your knees get to feeling a little better.

Oh wow horselover.....that faucet installation was alot ! I am blessed that my dh knows how to do stuff like that. We save a decent amount because he's very handy around the house. Home repairs can be killer.........


eliza...no...didn't get the planner yet. Now I'm curious though ! My mail arrives at 3-4 pm. So I'll be checking SOON !

 

[DiznyDi]

No planner yet in Ohio

Seems the horse stories have had happy endings... Our 'pets' regardless of size always pull the strings on our hearts.

horselover I appreciated your story of the plumber. My late father was a plumber. I was sheltered from that expense all my life. Even when we built our house, my dad did all the plumbing, we only provided materials. Now that he's gone... WOW

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks everyone - it's nice to have support with these little life changes!

My planner did arrive today in NV - just before leaving for the airport for MN so I didn't even get a chance to look at it!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

No planner in Maryland....but do I have a trip report for you! Working on it, hopefully will post this afternoon!

 

[Muushka]

No planner in Maryland....but do I have a trip report for you! Working on it, hopefully will post this afternoon!

Woohoo!! Can't wait!