VWL Groupies & Lovers Thread (Special Collectors Edition 2.0) updated 21 June 2023

[LauraLea]

They're my drink of choice at Mizners. Only Mizners. I have no idea why.

Could be the special added touch Tammy does to the martini, a chocolate syrup Mickey head on the glass.

Laura

 

[LauraLea]

Sorry about double post. very poor wifi here in our BWV room.

Laura

 

[Dizny Dad]

Kathy - We all pray that the nightmare will soon be over. How heavy on the heart it is to have your child express such wishes.

When we decide to become parents, we really had no idea how much of ourselves it will involve. And it doesn't matter how old they get, we all still live with the fear of misfortune for them. For most, parenting is "All In", forever.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Thanks so much to all for the kind words of encouragement, the family stories, and the recognition that I need to be reminded to "tow the line" with the doctors orders. The testosterone effects only lasted one week, until I had to admit to myself that something must really be wrong. I'm older now. The effects used to last longer. Dang . . . . .

 

[horselover]

Could be the special added touch Tammy does to the martini, a chocolate syrup Mickey head on the glass.

Laura

Can I assume this is one of the bartenders? Never had a Mickey head on my glass so I don't think she's ever served me. Either that or you're special & get the Mickey head.

Oh Kathy big hugs for you. As a mom I can only imagine how heartbreaking that must have been to hear knowing there was nothing you could do. Continued prayers for a speedy recovery for Clay.

 

[LVSWL]

Well, you haven't changed your user name in all these years so we knew you'd come back home sooner or later!

I'm sure you'll have a great stay in March. And if you haven't visited there in the past year, you'll be amazed at the transformation in the property. Enjoy!

Well, I guess we got too excited too soon. Yesterday our sweet dog tore his ligament in his knee. We have just finished the rehab on his other knee (luxating patella~trick knee and torn ligament) after his June surgery. Now we have another surgery scheduled for next week for both the patella and the ligament with another 4+month recuperation. I cancelled our March reservation, and unfortunately there was not a reservation at VWL that would fit the next time that we can go..We were spending 1 day at CC & 3 days at VWL in a studio before moving to BCV for Flower & Garden. We did secure a BWV villa for a week in May and you can be sure we WILL have our Artist Point reservation, our cozy time in the Territory Lounge & we most definitely check out Geyser Point. It might not be as convenient as it would have been but it WILL happen. Thanks so much for the welcome words and best wishes and prayers to all who are in need.

 

[DiznyDi]

And big hugs from me too, Kathy!

 

[Granny]

I cancelled our March reservation, and unfortunately there was not a reservation at VWL that would fit the next time that we can go..

Very sorry to hear this, but the good news is that VWL will still be there when the timing works out for you. Good luck with your dog's surgery.


Kathy (@twokats )...I pray that the small steps your son has made will soon turn into big steps and that he will be well on his way to recovery soon!

 

[twinklebug]

For everyone going through health issues, no matter how small, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Disney is what brought us together, but without our own health, as well as that of of family, friends and even our pets we don't have the framework to get us there.

Kat - for you in particular, mom to mom (((hugs))) and a few tears. I hope your son's health takes a big step in the right direction soon so he can feel achievement and freedom from his situation.

May I say quickly say how blessed we are to have this group. In a world of chaos and unknowns, technology advancing too fast for itself to keep up with and the rumbles and tumbles of politics and attacks out there, this has always been a rare place of calm and support. Thank you all for being a part of it, may our numbers grow and the negativity stay away.

 

[twinklebug]

On a fun note - my kids went for a half priced Halloween candy run yesterday. (They were working and as such missed out on the smell of candy and wrappers in the air.) They scored well, but said the store seemed to have had an elf vomit all over it overnight.

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . . . . . . Disney is what brought us together . . . . . . . . . . . .

And Disney is what keeps us together.

 

[jimmytammy]

May I say quickly say how blessed we are to have this group. In a world of chaos and unknowns, technology advancing too fast for itself to keep up with and the rumbles and tumbles of politics and attacks out there, this has always been a rare place of calm and support. Thank you all for being a part of it, may our numbers grow and the negativity stay away.

Couldn't agree more!

Kathy, continuing to lift Clay and your family up. Stay strong and lean on Him to sustain you all.

LVSWL, prayers for your furry little one. We recently canceled our Oct 18 trip for family health reasons and though its sad and a bit of a shock, knowing VWL, WDW and the like will always be there waiting for us, it makes the bitter pill a bit easier to swallow.

 

[Lakegirl]

Hope everyone enjoys there Saturday!!! I saw someone posted on FB that there is new Copper Creek merchandise at the Lodge! No Boulder Ridge yet. I bought a couple Wilderness Lodge things when I was there in May. I am getting really excited for my April 2018 trip. I don't want to push the kids through High School but I really can't wait to go the Lodge after Thanksgiving/Beg of December to see the Christmas decorations it really is my favorite time of year there.

 

[ArielSRL]

This was our view from the restaurant balcony last night as we had a nice meal and a few adult beverages:

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Enjoying a laid back trip...one of our few non-Disney vacations!

I’m way behind but just wanted to say how peaceful that looks. Water is like my calm place...beach, lake, etc. Disney is my favorite vacation spot but the beach is a close second.

 

[ArielSRL]

I guess everyone is having a relaxing day doing nothing on the computer.

Clay is doing about the same. He has now been in ICU for 3 full weeks and they still do not know the source of his infection or anything definitive. We have semi-good days and not so good days, so hopefully soon we will have very good days and I can give y'all a thumbs up!
Thanks for the thoughts and prayers. They are very much appreciated.

Still thinking of you all.

 

[sleepydog25]

Nothing much to report here, just checking in on a dreary weekend. I look at a live feed from Port Canaveral, and it's warm and sunny. Here? Dense fog for the third straight day, dripping moisture interspersed with rain, and about 52-56F. Nagly, aka nasty ugly. Did go see THOR: RAGNAROK yesterday and it was enjoyable. One of the two of us might have needed to see Hemsworth without his shirt. . . Back to my coffee. . .

 

[Starwind]

Nothing much to report here, just checking in on a dreary weekend. I look at a live feed from Port Canaveral, and it's warm and sunny. Here? Dense fog for the third straight day, dripping moisture interspersed with rain, and about 52-56F. Nagly, aka nasty ugly. Did go see THOR: RAGNAROK yesterday and it was enjoyable. One of the two of us might have needed to see Hemsworth without his shirt. . . Back to my coffee. . .

Last weekend we set a new all-time annual precipitation record for our city. Today we are under a rainfall amount warning and there is a threat we could get some white flufffy flakes along with it ! It is 5 C / 41 F and the winter tires got put on the car yesterday. Looking forward to WDW and DCL and MVMCP later this year, even if it is only a bit warmer it is better than this !

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

It's Birthday time!!!

Happy Birthday @Flossbolna!!!!

Happy Birthday @TCRAIG!!!!

Hope you both have wonderful days!!!
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[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Flossbolna!!!!

Happy Birthday TCraig!!!!

 

[Lakegirl]

We has beautiful weather here in Mass this weekend.