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

[KAT4DISNEY]

Worst April snowstorm I can recall. Worst snowstorm of this winter! Over 12” so far, and more coming down. Businesses shut down all over the city, churches even cancelling Sunday services. It is really bad. Wish I were in Hawaii (or back in Florida)
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Went to deliver pizzas, and they shut it down when I got there — 50 orders deep and only two of us with 4WD, a couple others got stuck so, game over at 5PM.

I feel for you Ron! Not nice!!! I have been seeing lots of pictures from family today. Yuck.

 

[twinklebug]

Worst April snowstorm I can recall. Worst snowstorm of this winter! Over 12” so far, and more coming down. Businesses shut down all over the city, churches even cancelling Sunday services. It is really bad. Wish I were in Hawaii (or back in Florida)
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Went to deliver pizzas, and they shut it down when I got there — 50 orders deep and only two of us with 4WD, a couple others got stuck so, game over at 5PM.

Liked your post simple because this is one of those storms you'll be talking about for ages to come. "Grandpap, what's a 4 wheel drive?" XD
Take solace in the knowledge that spring is coming, the lilies are sprouting even under all that snow.

 

[DenLo]

Worst April snowstorm I can recall. Worst snowstorm of this winter! Over 12” so far, and more coming down. Businesses shut down all over the city, churches even cancelling Sunday services. It is really bad. Wish I were in Hawaii (or back in Florida)
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Went to deliver pizzas, and they shut it down when I got there — 50 orders deep and only two of us with 4WD, a couple others got stuck so, game over at 5PM.

Where do live? I can't remember but I thought it was one of the northern "M" states. I feel for you. And here I was feeling sorry for us in the Houston area that it dropped down into the 40's the last couple of nights with highs in the low 70s. crazy weather!

 

[debedo]

Worst April snowstorm I can recall. Worst snowstorm of this winter! Over 12” so far, and more coming down. Businesses shut down all over the city, churches even cancelling Sunday services. It is really bad. Wish I were in Hawaii (or back in Florida)
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Went to deliver pizzas, and they shut it down when I got there — 50 orders deep and only two of us with 4WD, a couple others got stuck so, game over at 5PM.

Only liked this post as a means of saying ....”I understand”. Worst winter ever but only 5 days away until we are back in our “real” home

 

[Granny]

Lots of bad weather on the mainland I see. Sorry to hear that.

We went to the Aulani luau two nights ago and it was cut short by rain. We only missed the last 10 minutes of it as there were some light showers intermittently throughout the luau. Still a good time was had by us...some people were a little Grumpy about cutting it short but the reservation confirmation clearly stated that no refunds due to weather. I watched the end of the luau from my balcony last night and all we really missed was the last song and the cast member bows. It was a fun event for us.

 

[Starwind]

This will seem like a weird question, but those of you with lots of allergies will likely appreciate it

The new CCV studios and 1 bedrooms have laminate/hardwood-style flooring throughout with an area rug under the footprint of the sofa bed and tile in the bathroom(s). This is GREAT for allergies as it is much easier to clean than wall-to-wall carpeting.

What do the VWL/BRV studios and one bedrooms have for their flooring ? I have seen pictures that look like a similar laminate/hardwood-style, but also carpeting and can't tell if some have one and some have the other or if a refurb was done that converted them all to the laminate style ?

Thanks !

SW

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

This will seem like a weird question, but those of you with lots of allergies will likely appreciate it

The new CCV studios and 1 bedrooms have laminate/hardwood-style flooring throughout with an area rug under the footprint of the sofa bed and tile in the bathroom(s). This is GREAT for allergies as it is much easier to clean than wall-to-wall carpeting.

What do the VWL/BRV studios and one bedrooms have for their flooring ? I have seen pictures that look like a similar laminate/hardwood-style, but also carpeting and can't tell if some have one and some have the other or if a refurb was done that converted them all to the laminate style ?

Thanks !

SW

Studios have carpet. It was a replacement in the 2014 refurb. At that time 1Br's got laminate in the living areas and kept the carpet in the bedrooms. That's typically what is being done in all refurbs. CCV is the only one I can think of with laminate thru out.

 

[DenLo]

I liked the laminate in the CCV studio, except when I was wearing socks or my soft leather house shoes. I slipped several times and fell into the wall when I was moving my chair and stand up at the table when my feet went out from under me. I don't know if it was just me or what as DH didn't have any problems.

 

[sleepydog25]

Worst April snowstorm I can recall. Worst snowstorm of this winter! Over 12” so far, and more coming down. Businesses shut down all over the city, churches even cancelling Sunday services. It is really bad. Wish I were in Hawaii (or back in Florida)
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Went to deliver pizzas, and they shut it down when I got there — 50 orders deep and only two of us with 4WD, a couple others got stuck so, game over at 5PM.

Ewwwww

 

[Starwind]

I liked the laminate in the CCV studio, except when I was wearing socks or my soft leather house shoes. I slipped several times and fell into the wall when I was moving my chair and stand up at the table when my feet went out from under me. I don't know if it was just me or what as DH didn't have any problems.

Yikes !!

We really liked the CCV laminate floors and had no issues, but also have hardwood or tile at home everywhere except the stairs and stair landings, so are very used to navigating on that type of surface.

SW

 

[Starwind]

Studios have carpet. It was a replacement in the 2014 refurb. At that time 1Br's got laminate in the living areas and kept the carpet in the bedrooms. That's typically what is being done in all refurbs. CCV is the only one I can think of with laminate thru out.

Thanks.

 

[jimmytammy]

Crazy weather patterns for sure, snow and tornadoes from the same storm system

 

[Starwind]

Crazy weather patterns for sure, snow and tornadoes from the same storm system

and at our end of it rain, freezing rain and snow. on the same day.

SW

 

[sleepydog25]

Not as bad, weather-wise, as many other Groupies (and non-Groupies). Severe thunderstorms and a couple of inches of rain over the course of about 12 hours aren't fun but not as bad as snow and freezing rain. A couple of hours away a tornado or two momentarily appeared--fair amount of damage but no deaths or even severe injuries as of right now. Ready for some simple summer warmth.

 

[rkstocke5609]

Where do live? I can't remember but I thought it was one of the northern "M" states. I feel for you. And here I was feeling sorry for us in the Houston area that it dropped down into the 40's the last couple of nights with highs in the low 70s. crazy weather!

Minneapolis.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Crazy weather patterns for sure, snow and tornadoes from the same storm system

Crazy weather indeed . . . .Tornado warnings all evening last night, and snow for the next two days here in N.E. Ohio. 2.5 weeks until we leave for The Lodge. Hope we don't have any earthquakes or meteor damage before then.

 

[horselover]

I’m late to answer but I love the Cascadia Sangria.

I love that one too. I didn't care for the Black Cherry Mule. Too much ginger for my taste.

I'm a Dead Head from way back; not to be confused with Mr. Peabody's Wayback machine. Anybody seen Sherman lately?

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I love this shirt & I agree! I've seen some great bands over the years.

Kia ora groupie friends! I have returned (sadly) from New Zealand. Another amazing trip. Saw lots of new things, flew in a tiny airplane to Milford Sound (huge deal for me as I'm afraid of little planes), got a new tattoo, ate & drank way too much, meet some great people & made a lot of new industry contacts. A great trip all the way around. Planning to escort a small group trip centered around all of NZ's amazing wine regions for 2019 so it won't be long until I'm back again which makes leaving easier.

Happy belated birthday @Granny! Hope you had a great day. Loving your Aulani pictures.

Had a nice time at DLR. Really enjoyed VGC. DL was a little too crowded for my taste. I know many love it because it's small, but that was one of the things I didn't love. Really hard to maneuver around crowds with such tight walkways. Pre Easter was definitely not the time to go. I'm sure I'll head to VGC again in the future. I want DH to see it. Next time I may skip the parks & just hang at the resort. @sleepydog25 did your wait list ever come through?

And the big news in my house right now is this. DS18 has made his college choice.



It's the Bison for the win! CU Boulder it is. I mean who can resist a pool in the shape of a Bison? I knew all along this would be his choice. It's the right choice for him I think, but not so great for mom!

Hope you're all doing well. Will try to stay caught up now that I'm back in the country.

 

[ArielSRL]

I love that one too. I didn't care for the Black Cherry Mule. Too much ginger for my taste.

Good to know. I think I will probably try one in June but I don't have high hopes! I love that Cascadia Sangria!

 

[bobbiwoz]

I liked the laminate in the CCV studio, except when I was wearing socks or my soft leather house shoes. I slipped several times and fell into the wall when I was moving my chair and stand up at the table when my feet went out from under me. I don't know if it was just me or what as DH didn't have any problems.

This sounds scary to me, as I am not sure footed. I had been concerned in the past, but so far that has not happened. I will be especially careful if we stay in a CCV studio.
I guess you were not hurt, but you could have been.

 

[sleepydog25]

@sleepydog25 did your wait list ever come through?

And the big news in my house right now is this. DS18 has made his college choice.

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It's the Bison for the win! CU Boulder it is. I mean who can resist a pool in the shape of a Bison? I knew all along this would be his choice. It's the right choice for him I think, but not so great for mom!

Congrats on your son choosing CU! It's a great school. I spent three years in CO teaching at USAFA. Pretty state, largely good weather. As for the wait list, no. Nada. Bupkiss. We're not holding out hope any longer, and to be fair, there's something cool about getting to stay in the classic DL Hotel. Just not looking forward to moving stuff out of VGC, to the DLH, then back to VGC. Oh, well. . .