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

[KAT4DISNEY]

Oh Kathy...I'm so sorry. You can already predict that I'm going to say that I'm praying for you and your family, and you would be right. I hope that Christmas finds you with some peace of mind and heart.

Thank you Tom. There will be lots of rememberence and reflection this year.

 

[jimmytammy]

KAT, I can only say how sorry I am for your loss and I will be continuing to pray for you and your family as you deal with the grief these days.

 

[jimmytammy]

Sleepy, I think those names have a nice ring to them. My DD said the other day that with me being somewhat short and for sure tubby around the middle, she thought I would look good rocking those shorts and high socks. One things for sure, we would never get our costumes mixed up!

 

[jimmytammy]

Granny, I think most CMs at WL may do just that, then run and hide!
I would say I probably wore Ranger Jack out with questions this past week.
I love meeting the folks whose faces are familiar time after time. I had the chance to meet a couple of them who had been there for many years and love that they love being there. Tells me its probably a pretty special place to be for work

 

[bobbiwoz]

I am so sorry KAT4DISNEY You and you’re family are in my prayers.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

KAT, I can only say how sorry I am for your loss and I will be continuing to pray for you and your family as you deal with the grief these days.

I am so sorry KAT4DISNEY You and you’re family are in my prayers.

Thank you Jimmy and Bobbi.

 

[DVC Jen]

I hope this is OK to post . . .

Last week was a very straining week . . . DiznyDi was admitted to Univ. Hospital (Cleveland ~ 60 miles away) on Monday; my Mom passed away on Tuesday; my DD was admitted to the same Univ. Hospital on Friday. Lots to do, lots of traveling. DiznyDi & DD are in side by side rooms. I stayed over at Univ. Hospital this pasted Friday and Sat. nights, and plan on repeating that this coming weekend if needed. I went to the office all week; so much going on there. I see retirement coming at me in just 4.5 months; the days seem to be flying by. I'm fitting in Christmas celebration tasks as I can. But in all of this, I really appreciate coming to this corner of the internet to find my friends and relax in the moment. And I remain thankful in all things, as God is good; all the time.

Thank you friends for allowing me to vent; I have shared this with no one else. Don't spread it around.

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. Hope DizneyDi and your daughter are feeling much better.

 

[DVC Jen]

@KAT4DISNEY I am so sorry to hear about your loss as well.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

@KAT4DISNEY I am so sorry to hear about your loss as well.

Thank you Jen.

 

[sleepydog25]

Sleepy, I think those names have a nice ring to them. My DD said the other day that with me being somewhat short and for sure tubby around the middle, she thought I would look good rocking those shorts and high socks. One things for sure, we would never get our costumes mixed up!

Umm, not doing the whole high socks thing--gonna be low cut crews/running socks and some Brooks brand shoe, my friend!

 

[jimmytammy]

Brooks sounds good to me, and I agree, lower the socks, the better. We shall set a new trend where Rangers are concerned

 

[Granny]

Umm, not doing the whole high socks thing--gonna be low cut crews/running socks and some Brooks brand shoe, my friend!

Brooks sounds good to me, and I agree, lower the socks, the better. We shall set a new trend where Rangers are concerned

Yet if Disney management made those changes to the WL Rangers' uniform, you two would be the first to come here and complain about Disney not respecting the history and heritage of Wilderness Lodge!

 

[sleepydog25]

Yet if Disney management made those changes to the WL Rangers' uniform, you two would be the first to come here and complain about Disney not respecting the history and heritage of Wilderness Lodge!

Do as I say not as I do?

 

[twinklebug]

Going through WL images both I and my DIL took on our recent trip and I noticed one which may or may not have a fellow groupie in it:
Hmmm Is he there, or did he move on?

 

[twinklebug]

Other highlights from our brief visit. (These are all from my DIL, until I figure out how to straighten out my images. It seems that even in paint the system keeps recognizing them as crooked and "fixes" them for me.)

Something I never noticed before is that the teepees on the main tree have a few different designs.

 

[bluecastle]

DiznyDad: What a week you had! I am so sorry for all that you've had to deal with and hope things turn around soon. This time of year is particularly hard to have any extra stress or sadness. Retirement will help as it allows more time to hang out here in this sanctuary.

KAT: So very sorry for your loss. Hope your family will find comfort in sharing memories of her.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Blue - Thanks for the concern; As said, this is a pleasant corner of the internet to hide in; an easy place to share our tensions and surprises.
Kat - I am so sorry for your lose; such a hole in ones heart when a family member is missing. My thoughts are with you this day.

Brought DiznyDi home from the hospital last night! DD is still in with a number of things yet going on. DD will be out for Christmas. This is a particular hard time for DD to be tied up; Advent is obviously a VERY bust time for Pastors. As both she and SIL, being Baptist Pastors, serve a local church together (cool set-up, huh!), which places a lot of burden on SIL to make sure all of the preparations and traditions are in place and happen! The community of faith understands and all are very gracious in their forgiveness.

 

[sleepydog25]

We're packing! Technically, Luv is already packed and has been for several days. I'm still lagging, but it only takes me an hour or less to pack. Currently, 29F with wind chill in the teens, and it's only going to get colder tonight. We're going to leave early tomorrow to stay a night in Melbourne with my oldest daughter and her family. Then, it's on to VWL! We'll try to check in from time to time, but I'm not good at posting pics on the fly. Once we return from our cruise, I'll be sure to load those and the other shots from our beloved home. Best wishes for great holiday season for all Groupies!

 

[twokats]

We're packing! Technically, Luv is already packed and has been for several days. I'm still lagging, but it only takes me an hour or less to pack. Currently, 29F with wind chill in the teens, and it's only going to get colder tonight. We're going to leave early tomorrow to stay a night in Melbourne with my oldest daughter and her family. Then, it's on to VWL! We'll try to check in from time to time, but I'm not good at posting pics on the fly. Once we return from our cruise, I'll be sure to load those and the other shots from our beloved home. Best wishes for great holiday season for all Groupies!

Have a magical trip and as everyone always says. . . take lots of pictures.

 

[jimmytammy]

Sleepy and Luv, hope you folks have a blast!! When the holidays are behind us and spring starts to rear its head, we need to plan another meet up. Maybe Greensboro-Winston Salem so we can get a bit closer to you guys.