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

[sleepydog25]

Sleepy best of luck to you. More money means more trips to our favorite place.

Thank you!

 

[Granny]

Kathy (@twokats ) ... Happy Anniversary a little belated. Sounds like you had a nice celebration.

Sleepy...best wishes as you turn the page on a new chapter in your life. It sounds challenging, but right up your alley. I'm sure you'll be busy, but hopefully you'll still find some time to check in with us Groupies!

 

[sleepydog25]

Sleepy...best wishes as you turn the page on a new chapter in your life. It sounds challenging, but right up your alley. I'm sure you'll be busy, but hopefully you'll still find some time to check in with us Groupies!

Thanks, Tom. My ultimate goal is to be fully retired in the next 2-3 years and move where it's more consistently warmer. This job not only is one I relish taking, but it will also help Luv and me meet our goal faster and easier. That will also mean making more Groupie Meets!

 

[Granny]

Thanks, Tom. My ultimate goal is to be fully retired in the next 2-3 years and move where it's more consistently warmer. This job not only is one I relish taking, but it will also help Luv and me meet our goal faster and easier. That will also mean making more Groupie Meets!

It sounds like a win-win since it is a job you are looking forward to...and if it speeds up the retirement process in the mean time that is a good thing! After the last couple of winters in your "moderate climate" area, I'm sure you are looking forward to only seeing snow when you visit Blizzard Beach!

 

[DiznyDi]

I'm trying to get caught up after our holiday week-end. DDad and I put together a family picnic at the last minute... so much work...so little time... The weather co-operated (no rain) and we enjoyed a lovely albeit hot day.

Congratulations on the new job sleepy! All your work and effort will bring you to your goals faster.

Kathy I hope you and Le enjoyed a Happy Anniversary day. Our very best wishes as you move on to another year of wedded bliss.

Enjoy your trip to the world, Ariel! Come back and tell us all about it.

Wow, Jen! You'll have a nice time. You are correct, the 'preferred' is strictly for location. You'll have a Disney Springs view. Our original contract was at SSR. Our first stay was at Congress Park - this is your preferred view. We loved it! You can enjoy the sights and sounds without being in the crowds. Once Grandstand was built, that became - and still is - our favorite. The rooms are looking a little tired. I think a refurb is scheduled for next year. We prefer the food court there to any other.

Happy Belated Birthday Liz!

 

[horselover]

Congrats on your new job @sleepydog25! No doubt you'll whip those kids into shape!

Counting down to graduation. Had the party on Sunday. DS18 is at grad practice right now. Sunday is the big day. Tonight is awards night. He's getting an academic and a department award. Not sure which departement but I'm guessing it's either math or science. Busy & exciting times around here.

And I'm down to single digits for my trip. One week from tomorrow we'll be winging our way to Budapest.

Hope everyone had a nice weekend.

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . . . and wondering just what the hell I was thinking.

I do that a lot. Oh, and congrats on the new path to freedom (and Groupie Meets)

I know nothing at Saratoga. Absolutely nothing other than it is huge, spread out, close to DS and has a lot of complaints. LOL So I am open to any and all information or advice anyone can give me. We have a one bedroom preferred booked and I have no idea really what makes it preferred other than location. But even that means very little to me at this point.

DiznyDi & I love Saratoga Springs. The theming is a little less DISNEY, so when you need a break from all of the hub bub, the resort offers a more spread out, less in-your-face experience. Being close to Disney Springs is a plus, but don't avoid the Artist Palate. I enjoy it so much more than Roaring Fork (yeah, sorry guys). We love the quiet pool at Congress Park, but love being beside the pool at Grandstand also. when you can, go to the bus stop at Grandstand; it will be the least crowded since that is the first stop inside of Saratoga Springs.

Keep an open mind - you will enjoy it more than you think!

 

[twinklebug]

DiznyDi & I love Saratoga Springs. The theming is a little less DISNEY, so when you need a break from all of the hub bub, the resort offers a more spread out, less in-your-face experience. Being close to Disney Springs is a plus, but don't avoid the Artist Palate. I enjoy it so much more than Roaring Fork (yeah, sorry guys). We love the quiet pool at Congress Park, but love being beside the pool at Grandstand also. when you can, go to the bus stop at Grandstand; it will be the least crowded since that is the first stop inside of Saratoga Springs.

@DVC Jen : Add me to the list of SSR Grandstand fans! Dizny Dad summed it up well. The resort is beautifully peaceful. The quiet pool is very nice with sprays of water, and the walk to the wonderful main pool is reasonable. Best of all is that bus stop. On the way out to the parks you will always be able to find seating as those folk coming back are clearing off, and when you yourself are coming back, even if you are standing, at least it's the first stop. Do be aware that folks may have to move from the special needs seats from time to time, those ecvs don't have much of a choice where to go.

SSR is on my list of absolutely must return to resorts. I need to try the tree houses some day too.

 

[DVC Jen]

About SSR - never mind! Our waitlist for BRV came through. We are going HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wooooohoooooooooooo

 

[DiznyDi]

Yay Jen!!!

 

[ErinC]

Sleepy, Congrats on the new job! That will certainly be a little more time consuming for you. I signed my contract for year #12 at my school the other day. We have been "blessed" with completely new administration this next year. My principal whom I loved and was the best ever is leaving. He's headed to public school back in his home state of Arkansas to gain some more retirement income. I'm so sad. Not really sure what the new admin will be like. There is talk of a modified block schedule and other big changes. We shall see...

We got DD graduated last week.

Been hard and heavy planning this Aulani trip for December. After I booked Aulani, I went ahead and booked WL for the Princess Half Marathon in February. Hoping I'll be able to get registered when they finally open it sometime this month. Now to actually train for the 1/2 marathon. Exhausting my points for a couple of years, but want to use them up while have these annual passes.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Anniversary @bobbiwoz And Tom!!!​

 

[bobbiwoz]

Happy Anniversary @bobbiwoz And Tom!!!​

Thank you!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Anniversary bobbiwoz!!!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Happy Anniversary bobbiwoz!!!!

It’s a wonderful day! Thank you.

 

[sleepydog25]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BOBBI!!

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Sleepy, Congrats on the new job! That will certainly be a little more time consuming for you. I signed my contract for year #12 at my school the other day. We have been "blessed" with completely new administration this next year. My principal whom I loved and was the best ever is leaving. He's headed to public school back in his home state of Arkansas to gain some more retirement income. I'm so sad. Not really sure what the new admin will be like. There is talk of a modified block schedule and other big changes. We shall see...

We got DD graduated last week.

Been hard and heavy planning this Aulani trip for December. After I booked Aulani, I went ahead and booked WL for the Princess Half Marathon in February. Hoping I'll be able to get registered when they finally open it sometime this month. Now to actually train for the 1/2 marathon. Exhausting my points for a couple of years, but want to use them up while have these annual passes.

Thanks, Erin! I do understand the touch of sadness as I'm leaving a great bunch of teachers and administrators myself. I know my new position will be good one, and I know all the staff at the high school, too, but I'm still a bit verklempt to move on. In terms of schedules, we moved to what we call a balanced schedule three years ago, and we've loved it. We start a little earlier than schools around us (15 Aug or so) and go until the end of May (not accounting for snow days). However, we take two 2-week breaks in addition to the typical holidays--one in October and one in Feb. The first week of those two breaks is spent in what we call intersession where we identify students falling behind and have them come for 1/2 days. The second week, everyone is off (except secretaries, principals, and custodians, of course lol).

And, of course, my DD graduates a week from tomorrow. For me, it's not so much that I'm proud of her as a HS diploma was a given years ago, but more that this particular bit of the journey in her life--and mine--is closing as she moves to a new adventure. . .a 16-hour drive away. Loved that picture you showed us--your daughter actually looks a lot like my daughter's best friend!

Have a great weekend, Groupies!

 

[twokats]

Happy Anniversary, Bobbi!

Hope the celebration is great!

 

[DenLo]

Thank you!

Wow did Churchill really use that poor English? Shouldn't it say "by many to so few"? Whatever the grammar, I agree with it wholeheartedly. Thanks to our military!

 

[bobbiwoz]

We are so happy to receive these good wishes!

 

[Granny]

Wow did Churchill really use that poor English? Shouldn't it say "by many to so few"? Whatever the grammar, I agree with it wholeheartedly. Thanks to our military!

No, his grammar wasn't that bad. Churchill's quote in full was..."Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few". The jpg that Sleepy picked up kind of botched the words, but the sentiment being expressed was easily evident and well-founded.