Just got a call...

[MissMet]

I just heard a message on my machine from DVC needing to speak with me about my Nov reservation at AKV. I cannot get a hold of the girl until tomorrow because it's 9pm but now I'm dying! What on earth could this be??? Is this the dreaded call that I can not stay there then?! Does this mean I'm doomed to SSR? What's you guys opinion? What do you think it could be? Has anyone ever had this before? The weirdest part is the caller id says she called from an 407 area code BUT she left me a number with an 321 area code. Anyone know where this is?

I'm dying to hear anything...ANYTHING! :sad1:

Thanks!

[spaddy]

I would be going nuts. Between that and watching the Mets I might have a heart attack.

[MissMet]

I am! :rotfl:

[chrisxtwo]

I hope it isn't bad news! 321 is another Orlando area code. Good luck!:wizard:

[MissMet]

I know I know an update already?!

Well, with the mets in a rain delay, I'm now a level higher in cardiac arrest, so I figured I would get a call into her, so hopefully she would call me first thing tomorrow. Ready for this? She is the DVC Member Services MANAGER! :scared1: Oh god! There goes my stay at AKV. :sad2: I don't have a clue on what else it could be now. It can't be good if it's the manager! :confused:

[PEANUT1]

Good luck! I can't imagine why they would be calling you. We are staying at AKV at the end of October.

BTW....Go Phillies:rotfl:

[tink_about_it]

I know a couple of people have been moved because of the construction...Hope that's not it! :sad2:

[MissMet]

I've been hearing about people being moved but I haven't heard of any DVC members being moved. :confused3

I really don't want to stay at SSR. :sad2:

[Mary Anne]

If they must move you tell tell them it must be an upgraded DVC room and the best view. Hopefully all is well.

[Cruiser1969]

I just heard a message on my machine from DVC needing to speak with me about my Nov reservation at AKV. I cannot get a hold of the girl until tomorrow because it's 9pm but now I'm dying! What on earth could this be??? Is this the dreaded call that I can not stay there then?! Does this mean I'm doomed to SSR? What's you guys opinion? What do you think it could be? Has anyone ever had this before? The weirdest part is the caller id says she called from an 407 area code BUT she left me a number with an 321 area code. Anyone know where this is?

I'm dying to hear anything...ANYTHING! :sad1:

Thanks!

Am I the only one offended by this comment (bolded) ?? I don't think resort bashing is nice!

[flyerron]

Yeah, What's that about anyway?

[MissMet]

Am I the only one offended by this comment (bolded) ?? I don't think resort bashing is nice!


By no means am I bashing SSR. It's one of my home resorts. If SSR was your least favorite out of the DVC resorts & AKV was your favorite & you're about to be told you are now going to be staying there I think you would be just as disheartened as I am right now.

I feel like they're are some people on DIS looking to flame people.

I really hope you never have your dream trip, that you've been waiting a year for, changed on you with 4 months notice.

[ChrisMouse]

Everybody chill. :sad2:

Miss Met, hang in there until you hear. There is no point getting all upset until you know. Your language about SSR was a tad over-dramatic...after all, I'd rather be "doomed" to ANY DVC resort than be anyplace else on Earth. It's just that for people who really love SSR, that can cause some hurt feelings. I don't think it really sounds like you meant to do that, though.

We all remember that everyone loves different resorts, and that's why we are SO LUCKY that Disney gives us such variety...and they are ALL GREAT.

I'm sure we are all hoping that you get to stay in the resort of your choice, but you'll have a wonderful time no matter what!

Please, nobody send me up in flames, or I'll start typing Kumbaya... :rotfl:

:flower3:

[MissMet]

Thanks Chris. :thumbsup2

I will admit that "doomed" was probably a bad choice of words, but it was right after hearing the message. :)

"Does this mean I'm STUCK with SSR?"

Hope everyone is happy with that because that's the best I'll give ya. :laughing:

[Good Ol Gal]

man this would be killing me!! pixiedust:

btw... I'd love to be doomed or stuck at SSR any day!

[disneynutz]

popcorn::

[BroganMc]

I would absolute hate it when a trip of dreamed of and planned suddenly gets derailed. (Actually that happened once but for health reasons in my travel party.)

Here's some extra :tink: pixiedust: Hope things aren't too bad. Maybe they're calling to give you an option on a larger room or better view?

[Merylj]

The suspence would be killing me too. Lets have a little daydream here - maybe you`ve won a few nights in the castle and they want to know if they can your AKV rooms back :goodvibes
Seriously I hope what ever it is doesn`t spoil your trip :wizard:

[dianeschlicht]

The suspence would be killing me too. Lets have a little daydream here - maybe you`ve won a few nights in the castle and they want to know if they can your AKV rooms back :goodvibes
Seriously I hope what ever it is doesn`t spoil your trip :wizard:

Hey, now THAT would be great!

[flyerron]

After all she is a METS fan, what else would expect?

[slk537]

I would suspect it's just to warn you about the construction noise. We have three nights at AKLV in November and they made it a point on Monday when one of our WL nights came through to let us know there may be some noise from the construction.

The other thing could be if something changed due to the computers being down all day yesterday...?

But my vote is that it's a CYA call to make sure they can say they warned you about potential construction noise.

[vwlvette]

The manager must be calling because she is NOT a Mets fan! Maybe she wants to place a little bet, you never know, lol, Anyway good luck with your dreaded call today!

[wildernessDad]

It is probably nothing more than a greeting call from DVC to welcome you to the new AKV and to remind you about some construction noise. They probably just want to give you a warm welcome.

I hope...

[goofy370]

I have a trip in Nov. planned for a studio at the AKV. Please post when you hear from MS and let us know what happened. We will be there 11/11 thru 11/15. I hope it is just a courtesy call!!

[dclfun]

I'm anxious to hear what the call was about. We have two different ressies in September and have not received a call, so I figure if yours is in November then it's probably not that you are being moved. From what I was led to believe most of the construction will be completed by Sept. and the reason for moving July guests was because they decided to speed up the construction so it WOULD be ready in Sept. Maybe it's good news. I know when I get a call or a certified letter I always expect bad news...but hoping for the best in your situation!---Kathy

[spaddy]

Well, at least the Mets won.

Did you mention in another post that your reservation didn't say anything about construction noise? I bet that's it.

[wildernessDad]

I am waiting with bated breath as they say. I just can't decide which is more important, waiting for this or going to have my prostate checked. Waiting versus checked. Hmm... :)

[MissMet]

Well, at least the Mets won.

Did you mention in another post that your reservation didn't say anything about construction noise? I bet that's it.

Yes, the mets won at least. I knew I should have gone to that game! Rain or not. I'm a primodonna, so if the weather looks bad we don't go. If I had only went I would have only had this suspense this morning.

And, yes you are right, I was never warned about the construction on the phone when making the reservation or on my conformation.

I don't think I'm being moved. It doesn't make sense. I bet it's something silly.

I hope. :confused:

Waiting....:rolleyes1

:laughing: More like waiting... :scared1:

[TTFN!]

Am I the only one offended by this comment (bolded) ?? I don't think resort bashing is nice!

Nope not offended, I would feel the same way (about any resort) if loosing an AKV ressie. But SSR would be my last preferrence for a move, and that is not bashing, just my personal choice. I wouldn't refuse SSR, it just isn't my first choice.

Kinda why icecream isn't limited to just vanilla.

Of course, anyone can choose to be offended by anything, if they desire.....

[SSDonut]

popcorn:: Inquiring minds/DVCers staying at AKV in November want to know!! :surfweb:

[MissMet]

I'm still waiting for her to call. I keep trying her & I get her machine or a busy signal. :mad:

[SSDonut]

Yikes! Maybe she's calling My house!! ;)

Just noticed your ticker--17 days DCL and AKV--man, oh man, am I jealous!!

[MissMet]

Yikes! Maybe she's calling My house!! ;)

Just noticed your ticker--17 days DCL and AKV--man, oh man, am I jealous!!

Yes, this is why I'm so "passionate" :lmao: about this call. This trip in Nov is our family "reunion" dream trip. Hopefully after I get this call it still is.

But the more I think about it the more I think I'm not being moved. Why would I be moved and so many staying before me & with me are not being moved.

[n2mm]

:surfweb:

[daisyduck123]

subscribing...dying to know...as we're staying at AKV in December.

[crk1971]

We are staying there in January. Hope it is good news for you!

[smjj]

Subscribing to see the outcome. Goof luck and have a nice time on your trip coming up..smjj

[vwlvette]

Why would I be moved and so many staying before me & with me are not being moved.


Because you are a Mets fan??? just a guess, Just kidding, Hope all works out just the way you want it too!!! We will be there in Nov also, from 8-13, Bringing 13 of us in all, 2bed villa & 2 Studios at VWL, to celebrate my parents 50th Wedding Anv.

Keep us updated!!!!!

[dizfanz]

popcorn::

[MissMet]

:rolleyes1 Well, as I continue to wait, I'll give you you guys also staying at AKV my info so you can compare. I'm Staying at AKV in 2 studios. 1 savanna view, 1 standard view November 10 - 17. It is my home resort & I made the reservation about a week after they started taking reservations for AKV.

[mprewitt]

Oh my gosh, the suspense is killing me!!!

[Beast2Prince]

What's with all of the Mets bashing! :confused3


Hey MissMet, from a fellow fan just wanted to say I hope everything is okay with your trip!

[Olaf]

Perhaps it's because of all the complaints about the noise?

I've got my fingers crossed for you.

[mom-mom2three]

:wizard: Thinking positive thoughts for you!:wizard:

[LisaS]

:rolleyes1 Well, as I continue to wait, I'll give you you guys also staying at AKV my info so you can compare. I'm Staying at AKV in 2 studios. 1 savanna view, 1 standard view November 10 - 17. It is my home resort & I made the reservation about a week after they started taking reservations for AKV.It could be about noise. Your standard view room will face the pool area. Given the new construction schedule, they will be working on the Giraffe and Ostrich trails and the lobby area while you are there. The back side of the Giraffe trail faces the pool area and two of the Concierge level 2BR lockoffs on the 6th floor face the pool area. They may just want to warn you that there will be work going on in that area.

[vwlvette]

Not bashing at all, it's all in good fun, as a former retired ( for many years) athlete I respect all other athletes, even if they play in NY (Just kidding)

the suspense is killing me here, What could this call be about?????

[Jillpie]

I'm still waiting for her to call. I keep trying her & I get her machine or a busy signal. :mad:

I wouldn't wait any longer for HER to call. I would call MS, explain the situation, and have them get thru to her. Its crazy that its 12:30 pm and you haven't heard yet. Call MS!

[Beast2Prince]

vwlvette - I know it was all in fun! I actually thought it was funny because it seemed everyother poster blamed it on her being a Mets fan!

[vwlvette]

vwlvette - I know it was all in fun! I actually thought it was funny because it seemed everyother poster blamed it on her being a Mets fan!

What other reason could it be????? lol

[Beast2Prince]

What other reason could it be????? lol


Maybe she's being UPGRADED because she is a Mets fan! :thumbsup2

[MissMet]

I'm getting very frustrated. I've called her direct line that she left me 10 times & every time but once it goes to her machine. SO I was like, "Maybe she has off today" but then I called again & got a busy signal. I'm getting really frustrated but I really appreciate all of you guys' support, even the Mets bashers. :laughing:

Hey, I would give up my stay at AKV for the Mets to go to the WS. So bring it on DVC. At least we all agree on one thing...

we won't be seeing the Yankees in post season. :laughing:

Oh, great, now look what I did, I've got the SSR & Yankee fans mad at me. I just can't win. :lmao:

Well, now that they're mad at me... Maybe you guys could resurrect Babe Ruth & pay him $20,000 a pitch, now that Clemens hasn't really worked out. :laughing: Okay, I know, that was harsh. Yeah, yeah 26 World Championships, yada yada yada. ;)

[pilferk]

we won't be seeing the Yankees in post season. :laughing:

Oh, great, now look what I did, I've got the SSR & Yankee fans mad at me. I just can't win. :lmao:



7 out of the wildcard (in the loss column)....I wouldn't count out the Yanks just yet. I'll agree, it's not looking so good right now, but if there's one thing the Yanks have proven it's they have a flair for the dramatic. There's LOTS of baseball left to play...

:)



Well, now that they're mad at me... Maybe you guys could resurrect Babe Ruth & pay him $20,000 a pitch, now that Clemens hasn't really worked out. Okay, I know, that was harsh. Yeah, yeah 26 World Championships, yada yada yada.

Hasn't worked out? Did you see the guys who WERE pitching in the 4 slot? He's a heck of a lot better than them! And Clemens, while not pitching lights out, also hasn't had his doors blown off. The Yankee run support for him has been atrocious....it's like they've fallen asleep lately.

And I wouldn't be crowing TOO loudly about the Yanks plight...the Phillies and Braves are breathing down your necks, and you're coming off a pretty rough patch of baseball yourselves (during which, if you remember, you lost 2 of 3 to those Yanks you're picking on).

[Jillpie]

I wouldn't wait any longer for HER to call. I would call MS, explain the situation, and have them get thru to her. Its crazy that its 12:30 pm and you haven't heard yet. Call MS!

I don't understand, have you tried to call MS today and have them try to get her for you? That is the way to go at this point.

[karebear1]

Now I'm wondering what the heck it could be??? PLEASE let us know when you do!

[Christopher5927]

Now I'm wondering what the heck it could be??? PLEASE let us know when you do!

Yes!
Subscribing

[Parkhopper13]

As an SSR and Yankee fan...I am sending you some pixie dust!! pixiedust: You're lucky I am a very forgiving person!!:rotfl2:

[MissMet]

pilferk - Easy killer. :hippie: I think I must have hit a sore spot. Well, I'm not gonna start debating about baseball. The fact remains... 1. yes Clemens is pitching good. I never said he wasn't. I said he couldn't help you guys. All I heard from Yankee fans was that "just wait till Clemens gets back. We'll be back in it." etc. & you guys still aren't. So it was a joke. Clemens is one of the best pitchers in baseball. 2. the post season thing was ALSO a joke. Can't I have my moment? :laughing: 3. With the Braves & Phillies "breathing down our neck", we were just in the biggest slump of slumps. Loosing 6 series in a row & still managed to stay a head of them. Are they great teams? Yes. Will it be a tight race? Absolutely. However, the mets are not playing like they were the majority of the season and are still gaining ground & I won't even start mentioning the fact that we've still been playing great even with all our injuries we had & still have. We still don't even have Pedro back & even if he comes back with the worst season of his life it will still be a great season and a plus for us.


Jillpie I just left her a very "firm" message & I'm given her a little time & then I'm definitely gonna go with your idea, it's just that I read your idea after just leaving another message.

Beast2Prince Great to see some support. :rotfl:

[MissMet]

As an SSR and Yankee fan...I am sending you some pixie dust!! pixiedust: You're lucky I am a very forgiving person!!:rotfl2:

:laughing: Glad to see you get my humor. I appreciate the pixie dust.

[Mickey Fliers]

Just had to add my $.02 -



GO SOX!!!!!!

[MissMet]

And I wouldn't be crowing TOO loudly about the Yanks plight...the Phillies and Braves are breathing down your necks, and you're coming off a pretty rough patch of baseball yourselves (during which, if you remember, you lost 2 of 3 to those Yanks you're picking on).

By the way the Yanks are 8 back in the WC race & did you forget that 1. we beat you in the first subway series & it was almost a sweep & last year in post season who made it farther?

Can't we just end it with NY has two great teams, one is slumping but has enough money to come out of it & the other playes good even with guys on the bench? We all win.

I'm sorry everyone else, I will try my best not to talk baseball in the forum again. :offtopic:

[Parkhopper13]

Just had to add my $.02 -



GO SOX!!!!!!

That's it...I'm officially unsubscribing!!! :rotfl:

[MissMet]

Just had to add my $.02 -



GO SOX!!!!!!

I love it. :lmao:

PS- You guys have the best stadium in baseball! I was there last year for the Mets series, you know when you guys swept us. :rolleyes1 I love it there! I'm planning to go again.

See this is what I needed, comic relief. :thumbsup2

[pilferk]

pilferk - Easy killer. :hippie: I think I must have hit a sore spot.


Nahh, I"m just a baseball junkie. I'll jump at any chance to discuss the game...even if it's on a Disney themed board. :) It's a disease!


Well, I'm not gonna start debating about baseball.


And yet......you do. :) :rolleyes1 pirate:


The fact remains... 1. yes Clemens is pitching good. I never said he wasn't. I said he couldn't help you guys. All I heard from Yankee fans was that "just wait till Clemens gets back. We'll be back in it." etc. & you guys still aren't. So it was a joke. Clemens is one of the best pitchers in baseball.

He's doing his part, the Yanks lineup isn't. And we WERE back in it (7 out of the AL East and only 3 out of the wildcard) before the Yanks power outage over the last 10 games or so. In Clemens last 3 starts, they've given him 3 runs, TOTAL...and they were ALL in one game. If I were Clemens I'd stand behind every one of them during batting practice and give em good swift kicks in the pants. :)


2. the post season thing was ALSO a joke. Can't I have my moment?
:laughing:


Nope. Not until you hit 26 championships. :rotfl2:


3. With the Braves & Phillies "breathing down our neck", we were just in the biggest slump of slumps. Loosing 6 series in a row & still managed to stay a head of them. Are they great teams? Yes. Will it be a tight race? Absolutely. However, the mets are not playing like they were the majority of the season and are still gaining ground & I won't even start mentioning the fact that we've still been playing great even with all our injuries we had & still have. We still don't even have Pedro back & even if he comes back with the worst season of his life it will still be a great season and a plus for us.


Lets not even discuss or compare injuries this season. The Yanks have been (especially the pitching staff) the walking dead for the first 1/3 of the season. Damon's busted up still, Dougie got cracked in the noggin and broke his wrist, Pavano....well, I can't say that one's a surprise....heck, every pitcher in the rotation has been on the DL except Pettite (and Clemens, though his "delayed launch" almost counts). For that matter, so has 1/2 their lineup.

But the thing is...the Mets were running away with things until the past 3 or 4 weeks. They looked like they were going to win in a landslide. But now.....not so much. And Atlanta is dangerous and ticked about last years streak ending, and the Phillies are young and hungry (a lot like the Mets, in some respects). I'm just saying...I wouldn't count on seeing the post season quite yet, any more than I'd count the Yanks out quite yet.

On Pedro...Pedro isn't the Pedro of yesteryear. I'll grant you, he'll still contribute (if he makes it back this season). But I'm not sure he's much better than any of the 5 you've got hurling now.


And hurry up and get Ms. DVC Manager Chickie Poo on the phone. I subscribed to figure out what was gonna happen. This keeping us in suspense thing is awful! I've half a mind to call this woman and tell her what she's putting us all through! I mean....look...to kill time we've decended to talking baseball on the DIS! Ye Gods! :cool1:

[pilferk]

By the way the Yanks are 8 back in the WC race & did you forget that 1.


Note: I said 7 back in the loss column. They are. Cleveland's played 2 more games...so those two 1/2 games don't count as heavily...because it messes up the %'s. The losses are the tough ones to get back. ;)


we beat you in the first subway series & it was almost a sweep & last year in post season who made it farther?


You won 2 of 3 early, batting against a band aid rotation and lineup because everyone was already on the DL, or heading there. At full strength, you lost 2 of 3.

Season series: 3-3.....played you even. Do you really want to say the AL is THAT much better than you by saying a team that played you even, and did a number on you at full strength is "bad"? :cool1: :cool2:


Can't we just end it with NY has two great teams, one is slumping but has enough money to come out of it & the other playes good even with guys on the bench? We all win.

I'm sorry everyone else, I will try my best not to talk baseball in the forum again. :offtopic:

The Mets are my 2nd favorite team, actually....mostly based off the back of the '86 world series and what they did to the Sox (Wanna see a red sox fan cry? Heya Mickey Fliers: BILL BUCKNER!!!). I like Mets fans....just hate to see the Yanks bagged on. :)

[pilferk]

I love it. :lmao:

PS- You guys have the best stadium in baseball! I was there last year for the Mets series, you know when you guys swept us. :rolleyes1 I love it there! I'm planning to go again.

See this is what I needed, comic relief. :thumbsup2

I love Fenway, mostly because of it's history. I'll be sad to see it go (since it will, eventually). That being said, some of the seating, etc just stinks (which, of course, is why it will go eventually). I love it for the feel of the game, etc, but can't stand it for amenities, comfort, sightlines, etc.

Shea, I hate to say it, is a pit. And that apple out of the top hat is so kitschy 70's it makes me want to gag. The new digs they're building looks sweet, though. My mission in 2009/2010 is to catch a game at both the new Yankee Stadium and Citi Field.

[pilferk]

Just had to add my $.02 -



GO SOX!!!!!!

Yup, this year, you guys are the real deal. But I'd watch out. You guys have been here before and collapsed after the AS break, and last years string of injuries still has to nag at the back of your mind (and, really, at this point that's the only thing that's gonna stop you guys I think).

So you'll get the AL East this year......let me know when you take 10 straight. ;)

[vwlvette]

How about those NY Rangers!!!! lol, (that should stir up some comments!!)

I feel like calling MS for you!!!! and getting to the bottom of this intense investigation!

[Maistre Gracey]

Just had to add my $.02 -



GO SOX!!!!!!
Yes, we are sitting good at the moment... :thumbsup2

MG

[MissMet]

Lets not even discuss or compare injuries this season.


I'm not comparing injuries or saying who-is-me, I'm just pointing out a lot of our guys have been on the DL while we were in this slump. Alou is out & has been forever, Beltran was out, Wright was out, Green is playing with a broken foot and was out for a while, El Duque was out, Chavez is out, Valentine was out with a torn ligament in his knee & needs surgery but is still playing (all those were out out the same time mind you) Schoeneweis is also playing with a torn ligament in his knee, Pedro is ahead of schedule and already throwing BP in St. Lucie, Sanchez is out until next year, & with all that we're STILL in first, is what I'm saying. I mean before all our injuries how many had heard of Sosa??? I'm just saying that when everyone is back & healthy we should be dominating once again. And I'm pretty proud of my team with that adversity we're still playing great baseball.

Now it's time to call the lady before we start talking about god knows what else... :rotfl2:

[kitsch4]

(Wanna see a red sox fan cry? Heya Mickey Fliers: BILL BUCKNER!!!). :)

Oh, that's just mean! But funny.

[Maistre Gracey]

et me know when you take 10 straight. ;)

Have the Yanks really bought 10 straight AL East titles? ;)

MG

[karebear1]

Missmet- next time you call.... be sure to mention that it is not only you that is waiting to know what is going on here- would ya??? She needs to be aware that there are several others here suffering right along with you... and when we disers get uptight... it can get really ugly! LOL!!!

[kimberh]

I would be dieing by now... I can't believe you have not heard from her by now!!!!popcorn::

[pilferk]

Have the Yanks really bought 10 straight AL East titles? ;)

MG

No, they've won ;) 9 straight...you'd need to win 10 to surpass 'em.

They've won 10 of 11 (Baltimore won in '95).

Normally, I'd chalk the "buying titles" up to jealousy from a small market team. I mean...you spend money to make money..that's basic business. But from a Red Sox fan?

You've looked at the Red Sox payroll, right? The Yanks are ahead, but....well...you're 2nd. Granted, by about 30% or so, but still....

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/salaries

[vwlvette]

Just had interesting thought, Wouldn't baseball be a better sport if it was played on ice??? any thoughts? lol, after all they already have bench clearing brawls!,

MS is driving me crazy with this waiting game!

[pilferk]

Just had interesting thought, Wouldn't baseball be a better sport if it was played on ice??? any thoughts? lol, after all they already have bench clearing brawls!,

MS is driving me crazy with this waiting game!

With cletes or skates?

With cletes...yeah, but it'd become a bloodsport.

With skates? Ye gods, don't we get enough out of control guys swinging big stick uncontrollably at small objects with Hockey?

Can you imagine Barry Bonds, on skates, swinging a bat? You'd have to raise the average MLB salary by 10000% to get me anywhere near the guy....

[Maistre Gracey]

You've looked at the Red Sox payroll, right? The Yanks are ahead, but....well...you're 2nd. Granted, by about 30% or so, but still....

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/salaries
True, but 30% is a mighty large number. :smokin:

MG

[pilferk]

How about those NY Rangers!!!! lol, (that should stir up some comments!!)

I feel like calling MS for you!!!! and getting to the bottom of this intense investigation!

I gave up on Hockey when our Hartford Failures decided they liked really bad storms in North Carolina to our fair city and state.

I mean....not that I blame them (much) because the Civic Center is a hole...but it's the way they went about it that really got stuck in my craw...and pretty much pushed me away from hockey.

[Parkhopper13]

Have the Yanks really bought 10 straight AL East titles? ;)

MG

Wow, bold statement from a team who paid $50 million dollars just to talk to Daisuke Matsuzaka!!!

Nobody else even bid close!!

[vwlvette]

I agree, Hartford is so much better of a hockey town.

And Nashville just doesn't get it, the preds should move to north of the border.

Any word from MS yet????

[MissMet]

You won 2 of 3 early, batting against a band aid rotation and lineup because everyone was already on the DL, or heading there. At full strength, you lost 2 of 3.

Season series: 3-3.....played you even. Do you really want to say the AL is THAT much better than you by saying a team that played you even, and did a number on you at full strength is "bad"? :cool1: :cool2:

Well, now I'm turning your comments right back on you. When you guys played us was when we had the "band aid lineup, because everyone was already on the DL, or heading there. At full strength, you lost 2 of 3. Do you really want to say the NL is THAT much better than you by saying a team that played you even, and did a number on you at full strength is "bad"?" :cool1: :cool2:

So like I said, we're even. :cool1:

[pilferk]

True, but 30% is a mighty large number. :smokin:

MG

Seems like it, but compared to the small market teams, the Sox Payroll is, um....TRIPLE their's. Also consider that 10 million of our dollars is going to a guy who will never play another game as a Yank (and has only played a handful of them, total) in Pavano. AND the fact the number includes 27 million for A-Rod...and Texas actually picks up a portion of that number (about 9 million). Suddenly that 30% doesn't really seem to be as large "on the field". ;)

Not that that 30% is helping much this year, anyway.

[WebmasterCricket]

Well, if you are going to get into hockey, then I'll have to chime in...

[Starr W.]

I agree, Hartford is so much better of a hockey town.

And Nashville just doesn't get it, the preds should move to north of the border.

Any word from MS yet????


If you're going to talk hockey, I'll jump in. I see the Pred games alot being in the same division as the Red Wings and there have been times you would have thought they were playing in Detroit not Nashville with all the Wings fans in the stands.

I have a feeling that both Toronto and Buffalo will be looking for some $$$$$ if the Preds move to Hamilton. I have heard about a team in Hamilton for over 20yrs and the Leafs have always wanted to much to give up part of their "marketing" area.


Back on topic, I don't think this could be that serious of an issue with the OP's reservation if she hasn't gotten back to her yet.

[pilferk]

Well, now I'm turning your comments right back on you. When you guys played us was when we had the "band aid lineup, because everyone was already on the DL, or heading there. At full strength, you lost 2 of 3. Do you really want to say the NL is THAT much better than you by saying a team that played you even, and did a number on you at full strength is "bad"?" :cool1: :cool2:

So like I said, we're even. :cool1:

The difference is that, so far this year, we ARE bad. Not out of it, but certainly "bad" so far. So yes, I'm willing to say we played, EVEN, the best team in the NL and we're as "bad" as them. They're certainly not bad (and I haven't said they were).

But you're doing the same to a team that is squarely in the middle of the AL, right now....which makes the AL look like a powerhouse league compared to the NL. The inverse (which is what you seem to be trying to do) doesn't work....it just says the same thing.

[MissMet]

calling now... :rolleyes1

[pilferk]

Wow, bold statement from a team who paid $50 million dollars just to talk to Daisuke Matsuzaka!!!

Nobody else even bid close!!

Good point....and what's interesting is that 50 mill doesn't factor into their payroll, either.

It's considered an operating expense.

You factor that 50 mill in...and they're tied with the Yanks pretty much.

[pilferk]

If you're going to talk hockey, I'll jump in. I see the Pred games alot being in the same division as the Red Wings and there have been times you would have thought they were playing in Detroit not Nashville with all the Wings fans in the stands.

I have a feeling that both Toronto and Buffalo will be looking for some $$$$$ if the Preds move to Hamilton. I have heard about a team in Hamilton for over 20yrs and the Leafs have always wanted to much to give up part of their "marketing" area.


Back on topic, I don't think this could be that serious of an issue with the OP's reservation if she hasn't gotten back to her yet.

There's been rumors in Hartford for a year or two that the "Bring Back the Whalers" group, who are trying to bring back an NHL team with a new arena, etc, have been tring to work out buying the Preds...along with a couple of other teams.

I'd take them. They're a blue collar team and would be a good fit for Hartford, I think.

[MissMet]

I deel like i've been on hold forever.

I got someone!

[MissMet]

she doesn't know why i was called... i'm on hold...

[pilferk]

she doesn't know why i was called... i'm on hold...

I'd say THAT'S a good sign! Means your ressie hasn't been changed or noted to be changed.

[Starr W.]

There's been rumors in Hartford for a year or two that the "Bring Back the Whalers" group, who are trying to bring back an NHL team with a new arena, etc, have been tring to work out buying the Preds...along with a couple of other teams.

I'd take them. They're a blue collar team and would be a good fit for Hartford, I think.

The guy looking to buy the Preds is the founder/CEO of the company that makes the Blackberry op system and he's a Canadian, so looking to move the team to Hamilton. He hasn't signed a letter of intent yet, but he has been talking to NHL HQ about moving the team, kind of honked off the current owner(putting the cart before the horse).

Things are starting to drop off in Detroit, you could get decent tickets for the regular season and post season(before you'd be off to the ticket broker if you wanted to go to a game).

[vwlvette]

Personally, I don't think the NHL can handle another team, the talent is already depleaded, There are a couple of teams that really should move, I love the glorious game, had a great time playing it, but the powers within the NHL are killing the game. Our wonderful comish should be arrested! he is the sadest excuse for a sporting executive I have ever seen.

Any word????? Tell MS we don't have all day to wait!

[Starr W.]

Personally, I don't think the NHL can handle another team, the talent is already depleaded, There are a couple of teams that really should move, I love the glorious game, had a great time playing it, but the powers within the NHL are killing the game. Our wonderful comish should be arrested! he is the sadest excuse for a sporting executive I have ever seen.

Any word????? Tell MS we don't have all day to wait!

They really should drop the league by about 4-6 teams. My boys(Red Wings) were having problems selling out the playoffs:scared1:

[MissMet]

How convenient! She doesn't know why I was called and the manager that called me "is away from her desk" so she sent her an e-mail telling her to call me. :sad2:

I felt like saying well, I did already leave her 2 messages to call me but if you think that will work. :sad2:

[pilferk]

The guy looking to buy the Preds is the founder/CEO of the company that makes the Blackberry op system and he's a Canadian, so looking to move the team to Hamilton. He hasn't signed a letter of intent yet, but he has been talking to NHL HQ about moving the team, kind of honked off the current owner(putting the cart before the horse).

Things are starting to drop off in Detroit, you could get decent tickets for the regular season and post season(before you'd be off to the ticket broker if you wanted to go to a game).


Ahh well...guess that's ONE team we won't be getting!

On expansion (from vwlvette) I agree...No expansion. I think the Hartford group has been looking at existing teams to move in.

[pilferk]

They really should drop the league by about 4-6 teams. My boys(Red Wings) were having problems selling out the playoffs:scared1:

While I think retraction might be good for hockey, and some of the teams, I'm not sure the league would allow it. It would look too bad. Remember when baseball was considering it? The public relations nightmare that ensued bought those teams a reprieve (well, sort of...one moved, the other was "saved").

I do think some markets are oversaturated, though....I think you could fix that by moving them, rather than eliminating them.

[pilferk]

How convenient! She doesn't know why I was called and the manager that called me "is away from her desk" so she sent her an e-mail telling her to call me. :sad2:

I felt like saying well, I did already leave her 2 messages to call me but if you think that will work. :sad2:

I HATE not getting closure!

But, on the plus side, if she didn't know, chances are good it's not a "need to move" call. That would likely be noted on your ressie......

Maybe you were randomly selected for a QA call? Like "Hey, we saw you made a ressie awhile back...how was your experience with our staff?".

I don't know....trying to find "good" reasons, rather than "bad". :)

[Good Ol Gal]

How convenient! She doesn't know why I was called and the manager that called me "is away from her desk" so she sent her an e-mail telling her to call me. :sad2:

I felt like saying well, I did already leave her 2 messages to call me but if you think that will work. :sad2:

Wow... I would have left like 10 messages by this time!

It must not be that important if she's putting you off like this today.

Hopefully you're Dream vacation is still intact :wizard: :wizard:

[BroganMc]

You guys are so funny. I settle down to read the boards with my lunch and discover the "big tragedy potential resort flamefest" has turned into a online Sports Bar social. :lmao:

FWIW, I was just mighty happy to see my O's beat the Yanks again. We don't do much right lately but it's always uplifting to one-up the damn Yankees. Now if baseball could just get its head together and enact some sort of salary cap like football does, the sport might just get interesting again. Dynasties are only entertaining for the team's fans.

So now I guess I'll read the outcome of that call from MS. You can't be on hold that long.

EDIT: Oh so they don't know why? Ahhh, I put this in the category of "If you can't remember it must not have been very important." Next time, I wouldn't be so worried. (But I'd give her a stern warning about leaving descriptive messages on my answering machine. Extremely annoying when they call just before closing and leave you in suspense. At least it wasn't a Friday or Saturday. Imagine a whole weekend lost.

[vwlvette]

I felt like saying well, I did already leave her 2 messages to call me but if you think that will work. :sad2:


Ok, maybe if we all call MS for our fav Met fan, She can find out what this is all about, I am watching this thread more then I am looking at the Market!

You should have told her that! A response in a reasonable time is appropriate.


The problem with downsizing the NHL now is the Players Association. Too many would be sent to the AHL, ECHL and so on, There just is not enough top line players in the game today to make a competative NHL with 30 teams.

[pilferk]

FWIW, I was just mighty happy to see my O's beat the Yanks again. We don't do much right lately but it's always uplifting to one-up the damn Yankees.


Hold on to that sentiment.....


Now if baseball could just get its head together and enact some sort of salary cap like football does, the sport might just get interesting again. Dynasties are only entertaining for the team's fans.


I disagree. And you demonstrate exactly why, above. It's the same reason ballparks sell out (and raise their ticket prices) when the Yanks come to town. They have LOTS of fans...true...but everyone wants to see their team beat the Evil Empire. The games "matter more"....just like you express above. And that's because the Yanks are a baseball dynasty. You may hate seeing them win, but, ultimately, they've been good for baseball. Even their spending habits are good for baseball..because their luxury tax/revenue sharing contributions keep MANY small market teams afloat when their revenue, alone, wouldn't.

[WebmasterCricket]

Doesn't NHL open trade season start on Saturday ?

[jdg345]

Just sub'ing to see what happens ... ;)

Good Luck!! :goodvibes pixiedust:

[tinkerbelle77]

You got me in supense!! We have AKV reservations for 12/28-1/5/2007. Good Luck~!

[kitsch4]

MissMet- Just a thought. If you are at work, have you checked your messages at home? Sometimes when I've given people my work or cell #, they still call at my home #. Maybe?

[vwlvette]

Doesn't NHL open trade season start on Saturday ?

Yup!, Free Agents are free to test the markets, Seems like your team will be missing a few important parts next year.

[Starr W.]

Doesn't NHL open trade season start on Saturday ?

I know "free agency" starts on Saturday, keep kicking myself for not looking to see who's available.

[Maistre Gracey]

Wow, bold statement from a team who paid $50 million dollars just to talk to Daisuke Matsuzaka!!!

Nobody else even bid close!!
If I remember correctly, the Yanks were bidding for the same opportunity.
No, it's not factored into the payroll; nor should it be. That money went to the Japenese team (or league?).
Anyway, that won't be an annual expense like payroll will be.

I know NY fans hate to hear it, but the fact is if the Yanks need a center fielder... or a right fielder... or a pitcher... $13 mil, $10 mil, and $28 mil repectively.

Anyway, I love baseball and love the Sox-Yanks banter, but I'm bowing out since this is on the DVC board... :)

MG

[Starr W.]

Yup!, Free Agents are free to test the markets, Seems like your team will be missing a few important parts next year.

Isn't Briere and/or Ryan Miller free agents?

[MissMet]

MissMet- Just a thought. If you are at work, have you checked your messages at home? Sometimes when I've given people my work or cell #, they still call at my home #. Maybe?

Wish this was the case.:guilty: I gave her my work number on all the messages & MS has my cell as my home number. They don't have my home number.

[KingOMiami]

For what its worth, we got a call from MS concerning our Labor Day trip and when I called back it was to say that our waitlist had come through for VWL.

So think positive :-)

[MissMet]

She FINALLY called!!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :yay: :woohoo:

After waiting FOREVER she called. Thanks guys for your support it's been a tough time. ;)

:rolleyes1

Oh wait you guys wanna know what happen right? :laughing:

Just kiding! :)

Well, it's good news. I'm not being moved. :woohoo: Apparently, when I made the reservation I asked to be close to the elevators because my mom has a bad back, well apparently the CM put in that I required a handicapped room. So she was calling to let me know that there aren't any handicapped rooms available at AKV yet & wanted to know what they could do for my mom. "Does she need a roll in shower? Can we send you up bed rails?" yada yada. SO I said that we never asked to be in a handicapped room but to just be near the elevator, so she told me that our rooms would be on the 5th or 4th floor and that she would be sure that our rooms are near the elevator. So it worked out.

Thanks everyone for your well wishes & keeping me entertained with the resort bashing/baseball/hockey banter.

The dream trip is still on. Now off to see THE METS! :woohoo:

[WebmasterCricket]

Isn't Briere and/or Ryan Miller free agents?
Briere is, Drury is but I think Vanek is restricted now. Zubrus is on sale I think ;) Conklin and a couple others. I don't think Miller is though.

[WebmasterCricket]

So it worked out.

Outstanding!

[kend58]

Glad it worked out and really glad I got the disney happy ending part without the waiting:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[wildernessDad]

I am glad for your happy ending.

[LisaS]

SO I said that we never asked to be in a handicapped room but to just be near the elevator, so she told me that our rooms would be on the 5th or 4th floor and that she would be sure that our rooms are near the elevator.If you are staying at AKV (not AKL) how could they put you on the 4th floor? AKV is on the 5th and 6th floors of the Lodge. :confused3

[Mtnman44]

EIGHT papes for THAT????? :rotfl2:

We all have WAY too much free time.

[MissMet]

If you are staying at AKV (not AKL) how could they put you on the 4th floor? AKV is on the 5th and 6th floors of the Lodge. :confused3

So I'm not crazy. That's what I thought. But she said "you'll be on the 5th" & then stopped & stuttered a little & then said "or 4th floor." :confused3

Maybe she was mistaken?

[bzzelady]

This thread has read like a really looonnng seventh inning stretch :rotfl:

Glad all worked out!

[Dizz42]

Wasn't that nice of them to call about that! Sorry you were on "pins 'n needles" for the last couple days but happy it turned out A-OK!:cloud9:
This has been a cool thread. I felt kinda like when we're at WDW in line for a ride and everyone casually starts talking. The main event is getting on the ride but the banter while waiting is nice. Have a great vacay!!:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[Starr W.]

So I'm not crazy. That's what I thought. But she said "you'll be on the 5th" & then stopped & stuttered a little & then said "or 4th floor." :confused3

Maybe she was mistaken?

Do you think you should call back and ask? Then you could possible start the cycle of phone tag again.:rotfl2:

[coloradodad]

Boston fan, just a question, was it good or bad to have a parade for Raymond Bourque after he won the Cup in another city?

I debate all the time as to why the Avs retired his number here after two seasons.

mg

btw, this thread was really funny how people jump to so many conclusions over nothing.

[jarestel]

btw, this thread was really funny how people jump to so many conclusions over nothing.

Hey, creating detailed and vivid scenarios based on little or no known facts is what we are best at here!

Glad everything worked out fine, MissMet!

[flyerron]

MissMet, What great piece of news. Sorry for your anxiety.

[JWG]

ahem... Go Twins! :rolleyes1

Glad it all worked out!

[dianeschlicht]

ahem... Go Twins! :rolleyes1

Glad it all worked out!

I'll second that sentiment! Well, both of them really... Glad it worked out and
GO TWINS!
BTW, I just got home from the game where the Twins creamed the Jays and all the Twins fans got on their feet and cheered Frank Thomas' 500th home run (even though it put us down by 4 runs at that point in the game).

[lsutigger2]

Glad it worked out for the positive. Good ole Disney magic - calling to make sure they got your reservation correct. Much better than at check-in.

Thanks for the great read tonight. Learned alot about baseball and hockey!!:goodvibes
and

Go Cubs ! :love: :love:

[ACDSNY]

I'm glad everything worked out.

What no A's fans? Go A's!

[Mary Anne]

For the record we really enjoyed the A's game we saw last year when we were visiting DisneyLand, although we so missed our DVC rooms that are not in California (yet).

[DisneyBride'03]

Glad everything worket out.....Go CUBBIES:)

[vwlvette]

Sure am glad for you MissMET, the good news should help keep your spirits up when the Phillies sweep you this weekend! lol, I think the phillies could use one us DVCers to pitch!

Was a very interesting thread, we covered everything with the exception of World Peace, which i am all for.

[Beast2Prince]

Glad everything worked out for you yesterday (well, except for the weather). But with the rainout, they've now won two straight series! :woohoo: Now let's see if they can take at least 3 of 4 from the Phils.

[MissMet]

Sure am glad for you MissMET, the good news should help keep your spirits up when the Phillies sweep you this weekend! lol, I think the phillies could use one us DVCers to pitch!

Hahaha. We'll see how it goes. You have three rookies pitching in the series & the Mets aren't the greatest against rookies, but I guess I'll say it anyway...

"We're gonna creme you. We may even sweep. The Phillies stink. The Mets rock. yada yada yada..." :rolleyes:

It should be a great series. Just tell Rollins, to keep his mouth shut already. I worry about his safety whenever he comes to shea! :rotfl2:

[Dizz42]

Was a very interesting thread, we covered everything with the exception of World Peace, which i am all for.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Me too!

[vwlvette]

Hahaha. We'll see how it goes. You have three rookies pitching in the series & the Mets aren't the greatest against rookies, but I guess I'll say it anyway...

"We're gonna creme you. We may even sweep. The Phillies stink. The Mets rock. yada yada yada..." :rolleyes:

It should be a great series. Just tell Rollins, to keep his mouth shut already. I worry about his safety whenever he comes to shea! :rotfl2:

Phillies have a few players that are fun to watch, Should I mention Ryan Howard? Chase Utley? Jimmy Rollins (Your fav) lol.

We could use pitching without a doubt.

Come on down to Philly with your Mets sometime, Just don't wear a Met's Jersey, That would be very dangerous in Philly!! lol, Playing for the Philadelphia fans (not in baseball) was always very special, Coming in as a visitor is down right intimidating!

Wish you and the Mets all the best, You sure do know how to start an interesting thread!!!!

[Fatalbie]

MissMet I am a little late and didn't read the whole thread but its not like your first baseman is about to make an error that will eventually cost you the World Series!!

[Lexxiefern]

Glad it all worked out for you! I read yesterday and had to come back today to make sure you got a happy ending ;)

[MissMet]

Phillies have a few players that are fun to watch, Should I mention Ryan Howard? Chase Utley? Jimmy Rollins (Your fav) lol.

We could use pitching without a doubt.

Come on down to Philly with your Mets sometime, Just don't wear a Met's Jersey, That would be very dangerous in Philly!! lol, Playing for the Philadelphia fans (not in baseball) was always very special, Coming in as a visitor is down right intimidating!

Wish you and the Mets all the best, You sure do know how to start an interesting thread!!!!


I went to Philly last season to see the Mets play. We all wore Mets Jerseys. It was the third game of the series, you know the one where we swept you? :woohoo: The fans around us we not bad at all, although, we have heard some stories. Actually, the day we went there were A LOT of Mets fans there. When we left there were a bunch of Mets fans driving around the parking lot screaming & cheering with a broom sticking out of the sunroof. :rotfl2:

By the way I won't even mention yesterday.

Let's go Mets!

[MissMet]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes I never thought I would start a thread that would end up becoming this big. At least it ended on a good note- I'm still in my dream resort. :banana:

Thanks!


Beast2Prince - 4 straight & getting stronger! Bet you were lovin' yesterday just as much as me. :)

[MonkeyPants]

glad it worked out


























....and Redsox are taking it all this year!!!!

[vwlvette]

couldn't work out better for you!!! even the Mets won 3 out of four for you, but just remember, you are only as good as your last game! lol

[MissMet]

the Mets won 3 out of four for you, but just remember, you are only as good as your last game! lol

You're hoping! ;)