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

[DiznyDi]

JT: Glad to hear you MIL is doing better! Also kudos to DVC for pitching in and helping out!
Kate and I will miss you and the fam, but another time!

 

[jimmytammy]

Thanks Di, we will miss seeing you folks, but alas, another time

 

[horselover]

Sadly we had to make the decision to cancel our upcoming Oct trip. Though my MIL is out of ICU, it will be a long process of recovery to get her back to where she needs to be and Tammy being her only caregiver, well, it is what it is. Main thing is, she is getting better, and thats what matters. WDW will still be there if we are here. All the more reason to start counting days till Dec trip! DVC was very gracious in helping us get pts. back in system and as a courtesy didn't place them in holding acct. under circumstances

Very happy to hear MIL is doing better, but sorry you had to cancel your trip. But as you said Disney isn't going anywhere & family is the most important thing. Happy to hear DVC was able to offer an exception on the holding rule too. Continued prayers for MIL & hugs for you & Tammy.

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday princesskat!!! Hope it's a wonderful day Kati!

Happy Birthday Kati !!!

Happy birthday Kati!

Happiest of Birthdays to a very sweet young lady, Kati!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATI!

Happy birthday, Kati!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATI!

Kati thanks you all for the birthday wishes. I think she had a fantastic birthday. On her birthday we were on the Disney Fantasy at Grand Cayman for a submarine ride promised to her by her Dad. She had a blast. We celebrated her birthday from Sept 14 - 27. WDW, Disney Fantasy & ended with more WDW. What more could a girl ask for!!!

I have a prayer request. Tammy's Mom is in the hospital in the ICU. She went to the ER Tues afternoon complaining of swelling and they fixed her up and dent her home. Wed 130 am we get a call, her throat is sweeping, so back she goes. It has progressed quickly from there, kidney failure, liver levels every low, BP very low, etc. They have her sedated. They have given her antibiotics for every infection known to the medical field. If you feel so inclined please lift her and Tammy up to Him for healing

Jimmy, so sorry I was not here to lift her up, but I am so glad she is better. My grandson Tyler had a mysterious infection/virus for the first two weeks of the school year. He made it the first day and then the Friday of the second week. All they could tell us was that it was viral and caused an infection at the top of his stomach. So I know how crazy some things can be. So glad she is better. Tell Tammy I am thinking about her. Being a caregiver is not for the timid, as I well know.


Since I have been MIA for Kati's birthday trip, welcome to all the newcomers and safe travels to all that are going to the world in the near future or are already there. I noticed a lot of uprooted trees and some big limbs in trees that had fallen and small plants that looked tossed and mangled. All in all it was cleaned up well, but the ME bus ride showed a lot of trees uprooted or leaning more than they would normally be. Maria did not affect the cruise I was on, although she was hitting Puerto Rico when we were in Jamaica. I will be waiting to see how my January cruise is affected since we are supposed to be going to Puerto Rico.

 

[jimmytammy]

Kathy
Thanks for the kind words. I will let Tammy know

 

[wildernessDad]

I have a prayer request. Tammy's Mom is in the hospital in the ICU. She went to the ER Tues afternoon complaining of swelling and they fixed her up and dent her home. Wed 130 am we get a call, her throat is sweeping, so back she goes. It has progressed quickly from there, kidney failure, liver levels every low, BP very low, etc. They have her sedated. They have given her antibiotics for every infection known to the medical field. If you feel so inclined please lift her and Tammy up to Him for healing

Thoughts and prayers go out to Tammy's Mom. I hope she turns around and makes a full recovery.

 

[wildernessDad]

Sorry that I've been away for so long. I'm playing catchup on the threads. Even though we moved to within 1.65 miles of the Partner's Statue as the crow flies, we have our December vacation at our beloved Lodge scheduled for Dec 3 - Dec 10. Has anyone taken the reigns to schedule a meet-up?

 

[jimmytammy]

we have our December vacation at our beloved Lodge scheduled for Dec 3 - Dec 10. Has anyone taken the reigns to schedule a meet-up?

I know there has been talks a while back but nothing set in stone yet.

 

[Corinne]

Hi Groupies,

Another prayer request....my brother was moved to hospice a week ago. Watching him suffer is unbearable. We lost our dad a year and a half ago, and we’re also very worried about our elderly mother.

 

[sleepydog25]

Caring thoughts and wishes for peace headed your way, Corinne.

 

[horselover]

Hi Groupies,

Another prayer request....my brother was moved to hospice a week ago. Watching him suffer is unbearable. We lost our dad a year and a half ago, and we’re also very worried about our elderly mother.

Oh Corinne I'm so sorry to hear that. Prayers for you & your family during this very difficult time.

Heartbroken over what's happened in Las Vegas. I don't even know what to say. Those poor families.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I am sorry to read about your brother, Corrine. Prayers for you and your family.

 

[twinklebug]

Corrine, sending love and prayers to your brother, mom and whole family.

Heartbroken over what's happened in Las Vegas. I don't even know what to say. Those poor families.

Same. You said all that needs to be said. Love sent to Los Vegas and those recovering physically or emotionally from personal tragedy.

The world seems to be in spin cycle - we need it to stop if only to catch our breaths before the next event.

 

[Granny]

Corinne...I am saddened to hear your news about your brother. Of course you have our prayers for him and your entire family. God bless you all.

 

[rkstocke5609]

Prayers to everyone affected by the tragedy in Las Vegas.

And prayers to the family & friends of Tom Petty -- my all time favorite.

 

[Starwind]

Sorry that I've been away for so long. I'm playing catchup on the threads. Even though we moved to within 1.65 miles of the Partner's Statue as the crow flies, we have our December vacation at our beloved Lodge scheduled for Dec 3 - Dec 10. Has anyone taken the reigns to schedule a meet-up?

Nobody has taken the reigns.

I would be willing to assist with doing so, but (1) I have never been to a meet up so don't think I should be organizing one alone; and (2) I live 2400 km away so see (1).

Anticipating that there would be a meetup (or maybe more than one) during our stay, I am bringing a good-size container of REAL CANADIAN MAPLE SYRUP with me to share. Mickey waffles at RF have not been the same since the renovations, so I was thinking they needed some sprucing up with the real stuff

We will be staying at Poly Nov 29 - Dec 1 (but can ALWAYS make a trip to WL!), then taking a DCL cruise, then at CCV Dec 9-12.

wildernessDad, I vote for meetup shenanigans Dec 9 and/or 10, (and possibly other days, too, for maple syrup waffles.... I do not want to bring the containers home... must make room for souvenirs).

Anyone interested ?

SW

 

[Granny]

Sorry that I've been away for so long. I'm playing catchup on the threads. Even though we moved to within 1.65 miles of the Partner's Statue as the crow flies, we have our December vacation at our beloved Lodge scheduled for Dec 3 - Dec 10. Has anyone taken the reigns to schedule a meet-up?

Nobody has taken the reigns.

I would be willing to assist with doing so, but (1) I have never been to a meet up so don't think I should be organizing one alone; and (2) I live 2400 km away so see (1).

Anticipating that there would be a meetup (or maybe more than one) during our stay, I am bringing a good-size container of REAL CANADIAN MAPLE SYRUP with me to share. Mickey waffles at RF have not been the same since the renovations, so I was thinking they needed some sprucing up with the real stuff

We will be staying at Poly Nov 29 - Dec 1 (but can ALWAYS make a trip to WL!), then taking a DCL cruise, then at CCV Dec 9-12.

wildernessDad, I vote for meetup shenanigans Dec 9 and/or 10, (and possibly other days, too, for maple syrup waffles.... I do not want to bring the containers home... must make room for souvenirs).

Anyone interested ?

SW

I will get going on this after this week...my daughter is getting married on Saturday so not a lot of time to devote to WDW planning this week!

Typically I use this post VWL Groupies & Lovers Thread (Special Collectors’ Edition), updated 1 Aug 17 on Page 1 of this thread to contact people who will be at WDW...in this case in the first couple of weeks of December...to see what kind of overlap exists. So it is important to make sure that @sleepydog25 gets a "conversation" from everyone to let him know so he can update the vacation dates.


We typically handle this through private conversations so that those not going aren't a) bored and b) jealous reading people talk about Groupie Meets.

 

[Granny]

And prayers to the family & friends of Tom Petty -- my all time favorite.

How weird was it that his death turned out to be fake news. You've just got to love the level of news reporting these days.

 

[rkstocke5609]

How weird was it that his death turned out to be fake news. You've just got to love the level of news reporting these days.

Yes, very strange. Journalism is dead. After 5 Jack's and 2 hours of youtubing videos (including Wilbury's stuff) I can only conclude that this loss is extreme and will be with me a long time. I am now considering various concert shirts & hats for my March trip in honor of his immense contribution to American rock & roll. His was the music of my life. All that is left is tears and memories. (Thankfully, an archive of music & videos as well). I actually decided to not take my eleven year old daughter to the 40th annniverary tour figuring she could appreciate the band more the next time around -- now nothing but regrets...

http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/03/entertainment/tom-petty-obit/index.html

Search : tom petty and the heartbreakers walls (circus)

 

[Granny]

Ron...yes, after some back and forth "news" yesterday, Tom Petty's death is now confirmed. He was a great artist, and 66 years is too young.