08/15/2009 -Eastern- Tortola Treasure Seekers

[CustardTart]

Hope's fever is back and she threw up again at 2:30 this morning...UGH!!!!!!

I am not well. I have an infection now from the surgery and am having a ton of pain. Waiting to see what the dr. says the infection is exactlly....They may put me in the hospital on IV meds... so I will let you know. Thanks, soo much for asking!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG!!! Kristin - that's awful!!! You poor thing - I am sending you a ton of best wishes, :hug: and pixiedust: across the Atlantic. It must be such a worry to have Hope so unwell too...

Please let us know how you get on - I just wish there was something I could do to help...

[CustardTart]

Me too.. I wonder if it will be booked up really really fast...

Have you or Denise ever have to get waitlisted for a trip?? If so did it come through????

Never been waitlisted so far. :thumbsup2 I'm prepared for the Hawaii DVC to be very popular - certainly to start with and as DVC members will be able to combine with the new GC DVC at Disneyland too... Just have to see how it goes...

[kritter]

OMG!!! Kristin - that's awful!!! You poor thing - I am sending you a ton of best wishes, :hug: and pixiedust: across the Atlantic. It must be such a worry to have Hope so unwell too...

Please let us know how you get on - I just wish there was something I could do to help...

Thanks so much. I wish things were better....I will keep you posted....

[kritter]

Never been waitlisted so far. :thumbsup2 I'm prepared for the Hawaii DVC to be very popular - certainly to start with and as DVC members will be able to combine with the new GC DVC at Disneyland too... Just have to see how it goes...

I ask about waitlisting since we are going to Vero Beach in July....and we have a two bed. the first night we are there and then the second night we have two studios (waitlisted for a two bedroom) and then we go back to a two bedroom the rest of our stay. So kind of a pain..................

[CustardTart]

I ask about waitlisting since we are going to Vero Beach in July....and we have a two bed. the first night we are there and then the second night we have two studios (waitlisted for a two bedroom) and then we go back to a two bedroom the rest of our stay. So kind of a pain..................

That is a pain - hope waitlist comes thro' for you...

[caitlinsdad]

NO SCHOOL, here we have about 15 inches of snow........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....

Yikes. :sad2: So glad this thing moved fast in our part of the state, I was slipping and sliding with the mess we got, but at least I didn't have to shovel that much.

[kritter]

That is a pain - hope waitlist comes thro' for you...

I know!!!!!!!!!!!

[caitlinsdad]

Hope's fever is back and she threw up again at 2:30 this morning...UGH!!!!!!

I am not well. I have an infection now from the surgery and am having a ton of pain. Waiting to see what the dr. says the infection is exactlly....They may put me in the hospital on IV meds... so I will let you know. Thanks, soo much for asking!!!!!!!!!!!


You poor thing, take care and don't push your self.

[allforpooh]

Me too.. I wonder if it will be booked up really really fast...

Have you or Denise ever have to get waitlisted for a trip?? If so did it come through????

I have waitlisted for a few nights a BCV in the past when I added on days under 7 mos. - I have always recd what I waitlisted for. I usually don't go during high demand times so I think that helps.

When we requested Williamsburg it was for during the summer which is busier, I called about 12 mos out and gave them 6 weeks in the summer to pick from - example - Last 3 weeks of June - First 3 weeks July - I requested a specific resort. They called me back about 3 mos. later and said they had the 2 week of June available and I took that.

I think Hawaii will be busy, but it will depend on how fast the units sell.

In July Air Tran was having a great deal - $110 RT, and I had my annual pass until Sept 1 - so DD and I decided to take a quick weekend trip to WDW - I called about 8 days ahead and was able to get BWV Studio no problem.

Denise

[kritter]

I have waitlisted for a few nights a BCV in the past when I added on days under 7 mos. - I have always recd what I waitlisted for. I usually don't go during high demand times so I think that helps.

When we requested Williamsburg it was for during the summer which is busier, I called about 12 mos out and gave them 6 weeks in the summer to pick from - example - Last 3 weeks of June - First 3 weeks July - I requested a specific resort. They called me back about 3 mos. later and said they had the 2 week of June available and I took that.

I think Hawaii will be busy, but it will depend on how fast the units sell.

In July Air Tran was having a great deal - $110 RT, and I had my annual pass until Sept 1 - so DD and I decided to take a quick weekend trip to WDW - I called about 8 days ahead and was able to get BWV Studio no problem.

Denise

Denise,

Oh, that is good to know...


I love Air Tran...That is the rate I got for June/July trip....................................

[nikkistevej]

Kristen- I hope you all feel better soon!! Here's some pixiedust: for you and Hope. Take care of yourselves. BTW- I had to call Carol last night for something- she is so nice, I can't believe she was working on Sunday night. I expected her to call me back today. I hope a couple of mofr families join so we can get some goodies!:woohoo:

[nikkistevej]

It's good to know you guys have gone to other places with your DVC, I am interested and a little nervous to try places. We definately wanted to go to Williamsburg in a couple years, and we want to do some other places around the country(my Dh's and my goal- to see all 50 states), so that will help us reach our goal.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hello good evening hope everyone is ok.

[kritter]

Kristen- I hope you all feel better soon!! Here's some pixiedust: for you and Hope. Take care of yourselves. BTW- I had to call Carol last night for something- she is so nice, I can't believe she was working on Sunday night. I expected her to call me back today. I hope a couple of mofr families join so we can get some goodies!:woohoo:

I know she is GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!

I hope we can get the few more we need so we get the group ammenties.........

[nikkistevej]

I know she is GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!

I hope we can get the few more we need so we get the group ammenties.........

:cheer2: Go Carol Go!:cheer2:

[hmansure]

Ok we are now "official" I put down the deposit over the weekend.

Here's our party:

Kevin - 49
Jennifer - 44
Haley - 11
Payton - 9 (almost 10)

My friend and co-worker is also going with her 2 girls

Nancy - 40ish
Kayla - 9
Sarah - 4

That is it so far. We are trying to talk a couple more people into going with us.

Jennifer

Congrats and welcome!

[hmansure]

Meant to say earlier - hope you guys with snow are all OK... :grouphug: Nothing so exciting here - just grey skies and a little rain... :rolleyes:

It was a bust here - nothing, nada, zippo, just rain!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Ok we are now "official" I put down the deposit over the weekend.

Here's our party:

Kevin - 49
Jennifer - 44
Haley - 11
Payton - 9 (almost 10)

My friend and co-worker is also going with her 2 girls

Nancy - 40ish
Kayla - 9
Sarah - 4

That is it so far. We are trying to talk a couple more people into going with us.

Jennifer

Welcome, if you wish to put your details on the first post, please could you make a post in the format on the first post, and I will add them in.

[hmansure]

Oh my gosh that must have been "weird." I know a ton of people reserved on the cruise. But DH was good and as I got the kids ready he went to the pool and plunked himself down so I would have a chair. SO he kind of was reserving it for me but he was sitting in it till I got there...

I was also usually dispatched to go hang by the pool, too. We're a family a five, but really only need/use two chairs anyway. We usually get by with just one, too!

[hmansure]

Kristin,

I forgot to mention, the trades were extremely easy and in Williamsburg we traded for a week at the Marriot Manor Club (i think that was the name) it was a 1 bedroom very nice - kids activities etc.

Denise

We have traded for the Marriott Manor Club, 2 BDRM, for this summer. Good to hear about the kids' activities. Anything else about the resort - good or bad?

[hmansure]

Denise,

Sounds like a nice place....I want to try out HH sometimes... I totally am doing Hawaii................:banana: :banana:

Did you get your new DVC planner yet? Ours finally arrived today.

[hmansure]

I have waitlisted for a few nights a BCV in the past when I added on days under 7 mos. - I have always recd what I waitlisted for. I usually don't go during high demand times so I think that helps.

When we requested Williamsburg it was for during the summer which is busier, I called about 12 mos out and gave them 6 weeks in the summer to pick from - example - Last 3 weeks of June - First 3 weeks July - I requested a specific resort. They called me back about 3 mos. later and said they had the 2 week of June available and I took that.

I think Hawaii will be busy, but it will depend on how fast the units sell.

In July Air Tran was having a great deal - $110 RT, and I had my annual pass until Sept 1 - so DD and I decided to take a quick weekend trip to WDW - I called about 8 days ahead and was able to get BWV Studio no problem.

Denise

Luckily Williamsburg was available right on the phone when I called last month. I had a whole list of dates ready, too!

[nikkistevej]

Luckily Williamsburg was available right on the phone when I called last month. I had a whole list of dates ready, too!

Is that how you do that, just have a bunch of dates for them to check availability? How far in advance did you call?

[PrincessMom2002]

Whaddaguy!!!! :thumbsup2

My DH does the main food shopping too - all the big stuff I hate getting. Actually he cooked last night too - spicy meatloaf and salad... :love:



Mine too. He's been cooking more lately too! :love:

[kritter]

Did you get your new DVC planner yet? Ours finally arrived today.

Nothing, here today!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PrincessMom2002]

I'd give it him early so you can have the real thing for your anniversary... :) Are you having anything engraved inside?

I bought DH and myself new matching wedding rings for our anniversary (to my surprise he'd already had a beautiful new engagement ring made for me :cloud9: ) but he managed to lose his shortly after we returned from our cruise!!! I was more than a little mad ;) but realised that the style hadn't quite worked on his finger. So, when I re-ordered, I changed the fit (as well as having a message engraved inside)... It still matches mine but isn't as chunky. I didn't tell him what I'd done and gave it him for Christmas - he was very happy... :lovestruc

THat is so sweet!!! No, I"m not getting anything engraved. His original ring was. This is his third ring and he rarely ever wears one anyway. I got it more for him having one to wear when he does want to wear one, rather than wearing the one he has that cuts off the blood flow to his finger. :rotfl2:

[PrincessMom2002]

Ok we are now "official" I put down the deposit over the weekend.

Here's our party:

Kevin - 49
Jennifer - 44
Haley - 11
Payton - 9 (almost 10)

My friend and co-worker is also going with her 2 girls

Nancy - 40ish
Kayla - 9
Sarah - 4

That is it so far. We are trying to talk a couple more people into going with us.

Jennifer

:welcome: officially Jennifer!

[PrincessMom2002]

I have the opposite problem, I have the time, but I don't have the cash , Life just is not fair sometimes, but then again when did it ever say it was fair :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Ed-

This will make you feel better.........I don't have the time OR the cash! :rotfl: That's why we only go on a big vacation every other year. The rest of the time might be a weekend driving trip here and there. But we are happy to be able to do that because we know so many people who can't even afford that. We got alot of envious responses when people found out we were going on DCL. But what they didn't realize was that was 2 years of saving, and we skipped vacation the prior year. It will be exactly the same for our 2009 cruise. We are just darn happy to even be able to go!!

[PrincessMom2002]

NO SCHOOL, here we have about 15 inches of snow........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats, Denise on booking with Carol. She emailed me this morning and said we could take four more cabins into our group. THe rate may even go down more if we get them then we will get the group ammenities. If anyone is intrested Ed, Abby, myself, and Denise are all booked with a GREAT TA who is offering us a group rate and group ammenities while onboard. We got AWESOME OBC and we are getting either a Palo's Brunch, or a welcome cocktail reception, and stateroom gifts.............

15 INCHES??!!:scared1: In my recent memory the most snow we got was 18 inches in 2004, and that broke our previous record of 15 inches in 1978!! I feel sorry for you!

[PrincessMom2002]

I was afraid of it getting broken etc so I ended up buying the Best Buy Warranty, I normally don't but this one will cover sand etc - just about anything for 4yrs. The last big camera I had my DD knocked it off the table at a wedding reception and broke it.

I bought the Best Buy warranty too, which I never do either! But I spent too much money on that thing for it to get broken or quit working within a few years after buying it!

[PrincessMom2002]

Hope's fever is back and she threw up again at 2:30 this morning...UGH!!!!!!

I am not well. I have an infection now from the surgery and am having a ton of pain. Waiting to see what the dr. says the infection is exactlly....They may put me in the hospital on IV meds... so I will let you know. Thanks, soo much for asking!!!!!!!!!!!

:hug: OH NO!!!!!!!!!! Will this recovery ever end for you?! I am so sorry you are going through this. It should not have been this way!

And for Hope :hug: .

[hmansure]

Is that how you do that, just have a bunch of dates for them to check availability? How far in advance did you call?

For an Interval International trade such as Williamsburg you can start a search up to 2 years prior to when you want to travel. Getting a match depends on whether an owner of the timeshare you want to trade to has deposited their time/week into the system. I've tried to trade in the past and was not successful; however, our dates weren't very flexible either. We also didn't deposit our week and then wait for a match - which is an option. This time I was prepared with a ton of dates and a choice of about 4 resorts. We got lucky - got our 1st choice of weeks and 1st choice on the resort.

Best advice - be flexible, especially during peak travel times.

[CustardTart]

Mine too. He's been cooking more lately too! :love:

I think this was a one-off, Abby! But nonetheless appreciated... :goodvibes Why does food always taste better when you've not had to cook it yourself..???? :lmao:

[kritter]

:hug: OH NO!!!!!!!!!! Will this recovery ever end for you?! I am so sorry you are going through this. It should not have been this way!

And for Hope :hug: .

Thanks Abby.....

[CustardTart]

For an Interval International trade such as Williamsburg you can start a search up to 2 years prior to when you want to travel. Getting a match depends on whether an owner of the timeshare you want to trade to has deposited their time/week into the system. I've tried to trade in the past and was not successful; however, our dates weren't very flexible either. We also didn't deposit our week and then wait for a match - which is an option. This time I was prepared with a ton of dates and a choice of about 4 resorts. We got lucky - got our 1st choice of weeks and 1st choice on the resort.

Best advice - be flexible, especially during peak travel times.

We've been members of II for ages and have never used it - TBH I didn't realise you could deposit that far in advance... One day I'll get all kindsa organised and give it a go... :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

:hug: OH NO!!!!!!!!!! Will this recovery ever end for you?! I am so sorry you are going through this. It should not have been this way!

And for Hope :hug: .

Totally agree!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFfe4XJponc&feature=related

[allforpooh]

We have traded for the Marriott Manor Club, 2 BDRM, for this summer. Good to hear about the kids' activities. Anything else about the resort - good or bad?


We really enjoyed just about everything there, its a wooded area with lots of places to take walks, there is shuffle board, Tennis and a nice Pool. They have a Kids club area that has ice cream socials etc.

In the main building they will have a movie/pizza night, make sure you get the activity schedule - similiar to what you would find on the ship just not as much detail.

The only negatives about the resort was - the bed was very firm although I heard from our Marriott Guide that they have replaced all of the mattresses there, not sure it true.

We also went to Busch Gardens - decent - of course can't compare to WDW.

We went to lunch at one of the old colonial restr. which was alot of fun - I think it was called Chownings(made resrv ahead of time). If you like Barbecue there is a great Barbecue Restr - Pierce's - it was very good. My DH thought it was the best place we ate at. For Breakfast we tried Old Chichahony (sp) its on Jamestown Rd and we stopped there on the way to Jamestown Settlement.

There is also an amusement/minature golf place near there that was fun for an evening.

That's what I can remember, I know I used tripadvisor.com to get some of the restr recommendations etc.

Denise

[CustardTart]

Thanx, Kirstin!!! I'm a little teary as I love Castaway Cay... :love:

[allforpooh]

We've been members of II for ages and have never used it - TBH I didn't realise you could deposit that far in advance... One day I'll get all kindsa organised and give it a go... :thumbsup2

Just to add, its also pretty cheap point wise - I think in 2004 we only used 160pts for a 1 bedroom trade.

denise

[CustardTart]

Just to add, its also pretty cheap point wise - I think in 2004 we only used 160pts for a 1 bedroom trade.

denise

V cool!!! We have a gazillion points (via our Spanish timeshare) which we rarely use plus DS has seen ads for Williamsburg and is v-e-r-y keen to visit!!! My vacation planning senses are tingling!!!! :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

[nikkistevej]

Now I want to go back there to, I haven't been to Williamsburg in about 6 years, we went before my DD was born. MY DH and I had a great time at Busch Gardens and Water Country USA.:goodvibes

[hmansure]

Now I want to go back there to, I haven't been to Williamsburg in about 6 years, we went before my DD was born. MY DH and I had a great time at Busch Gardens and Water Country USA.:goodvibes

I saw an ad for multi-day tickets to Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, Busch Gardens, and Water Country USA - we're looking forward to this trip.

[caitlinsdad]

Hello good evening hope everyone is ok.


Doing ok another day of work completed

[caitlinsdad]

I know she is GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!

I hope we can get the few more we need so we get the group ammenties.........



Ditto :thumbsup2

[caitlinsdad]

Nothing, here today!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Same here, oh thats right were not DVC members :rotfl2:

[caitlinsdad]

I bought the Best Buy warranty too, which I never do either! But I spent too much money on that thing for it to get broken or quit working within a few years after buying it!

I gotten a few things from BestBuy,
and I get the warranty on the big ticket items. Good thing too, A tivo/dvd unit I got from them failed, Then sent it to repair, came back still didnt work, they then replaced it with a newer unit.

[caitlinsdad]

I think this was a one-off, Abby! But nonetheless appreciated... :goodvibes Why does food always taste better when you've not had to cook it yourself..???? :lmao:

Let me know whats thats like

[caitlinsdad]

Totally agree!!!!!!!!!


Yes lots for pixie dust

[caitlinsdad]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFfe4XJponc&feature=related


Thank you

[hmansure]

Doing ok another day of work completed

How true...

[nikkistevej]

We are doing upgrades at work tonight, still at work, it's 10pm. My boss and tech guys, vendors all here. Me and my co workers surfing the net and watching Deal or no Deal. They did order us dinner:goodvibes We haven't done any work since about 5pm, tired and bored!!:scared1:

[caitlinsdad]

We are doing upgrades at work tonight, still at work, it's 10pm. My boss and tech guys, vendors all here. Me and my co workers surfing the net and watching Deal or no Deal. They did order us dinner:goodvibes We haven't done any work since about 5pm, tired and bored!!:scared1:


Been there, done that, Ive work in the It field since 1979 and had my share of upgrades and late nights or long weekends.


Good Luck

[PrincessMom2002]

It's good to know you guys have gone to other places with your DVC, I am interested and a little nervous to try places. We definately wanted to go to Williamsburg in a couple years, and we want to do some other places around the country(my Dh's and my goal- to see all 50 states), so that will help us reach our goal.

All this talk of Williamsburg is making me want to go! That's definitely a place we'll have to go to at some point. Is it better if the kids are older or are there lots of things to keep their interest?

[PrincessMom2002]

Never been waitlisted so far. :thumbsup2 I'm prepared for the Hawaii DVC to be very popular - certainly to start with and as DVC members will be able to combine with the new GC DVC at Disneyland too... Just have to see how it goes...

Sometimes at work a co-worker has a tv/radio on. Today she had Live With Regis & Kelly on and they are giving away a DVC membership as a second chance drawing to their trivia contestants! How cool would that be?! I didn't hear the details of it but that sounds like a great prize.

[hmansure]

All this talk of Williamsburg is making me want to go! That's definitely a place we'll have to go to at some point. Is it better if the kids are older or are there lots of things to keep their interest?

DW and I went a long time ago before we had kids. We've been "waiting" for our kids to get older before returning because, in our opinion, most of the historical sites are for older kids. We will mix it up and spend time at Water Country USA & Busch Gardens so they're not totally bored - though the boys like museums and history (we did a ton of museums in DC last summer). Plus the resort will have activities and a pool to keep everyone happy.

[kritter]

Sometimes at work a co-worker has a tv/radio on. Today she had Live With Regis & Kelly on and they are giving away a DVC membership as a second chance drawing to their trivia contestants! How cool would that be?! I didn't hear the details of it but that sounds like a great prize.

OOh gosh that would be an AWESOME Prize.. I usually TIVO that show so I will have to check it out.........

[caitlinsdad]

OOh gosh that would be an AWESOME Prize.. I usually TIVO that show so I will have to check it out.........

I would love to win that prize

[CustardTart]

Morning everyone! :wave:

Grim weather here today - wet and horribly windy!!! :scared1:

It's such a bore as I need to go out and buy an outfit for an evening reception DH and I are attending tomorrow... :sad2: Who wants to go shopping in weather like this??????

[CustardTart]

Thank you

Well done on pipping the 2800 post!!! :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

We are doing upgrades at work tonight, still at work, it's 10pm. My boss and tech guys, vendors all here. Me and my co workers surfing the net and watching Deal or no Deal. They did order us dinner:goodvibes We haven't done any work since about 5pm, tired and bored!!:scared1:

Sounds dull but at least you were fed! ;) What time did you eventually finish??

[CustardTart]

Sometimes at work a co-worker has a tv/radio on. Today she had Live With Regis & Kelly on and they are giving away a DVC membership as a second chance drawing to their trivia contestants! How cool would that be?! I didn't hear the details of it but that sounds like a great prize.

That sounds very cool! :thumbsup2 I was reading in the DVC mag (forget it's name as it changed recently) about how DVC teamed up with the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition people and not only housed a family at Hilton Head whilst their property was being overhauled but gave them a membership too...:thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

Let me know whats thats like

Awww Ed!!! You'll just have to hold out till we're on the Magic, my friend... :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

OOh gosh that would be an AWESOME Prize.. I usually TIVO that show so I will have to check it out.........
Kristin, how are you today? Any improvement for Hope?? :hug:

I have my big DS22, Matty, home for the second day - he still feels under the weather, lethargic and with a bad headache... :sad2:

[hmansure]

Morning all :)

[caitlinsdad]

Well done on pipping the 2800 post!!! :thumbsup2
Thank you, I didn't releized I hit post 2800, I was just catching up

[caitlinsdad]

Awww Ed!!! You'll just have to hold out till we're on the Magic, my friend... :goodvibes

I should have added and I don't have to pay for it :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[caitlinsdad]

Morning all :)


Morning to you too :wave:

[kritter]

That sounds very cool! :thumbsup2 I was reading in the DVC mag (forget it's name as it changed recently) about how DVC teamed up with the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition people and not only housed a family at Hilton Head whilst their property was being overhauled but gave them a membership too...:thumbsup2

I saw that too.. It was really cool!!!!!!!

Have you ever been to HH???

[kritter]

Kristin, how are you today? Any improvement for Hope?? :hug:

I have my big DS22, Matty, home for the second day - he still feels under the weather, lethargic and with a bad headache... :sad2:

Thanks, for asking.. She seems ok... Sorry to hear about Matty, hope he is better really soon.. He needs mom to take care of him today,.,,,,Headaches are the worst....

I feel ok today....

[kritter]

Morning all :)

Morning to all too!!!!!!!!!!!!:) :) :) :) :) :)

[nikkistevej]

Morning everyone, well I left work around 12:40am. I have to be at work at 9am, so a little tired this morning. I am a late person, sometimes stay up until 12-1am during the week, I don't require a lot of sleep. But, we were just sitting there, because we are just "pions"(sp) so all of our management did everything, not sure why we were here.:confused: Just bored, and this morning - guess what it's not working.:scared1:

[CustardTart]

Morning everyone, well I left work around 12:40am. I have to be at work at 9am, so a little tired this morning. I am a late person, sometimes stay up until 12-1am during the week, I don't require a lot of sleep. But, we were just sitting there, because we are just "pions"(sp) so all of our management did everything, not sure why we were here.:confused: Just bored, and this morning - guess what it's not working.:scared1:

:sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

[CustardTart]

Thanks, for asking.. She seems ok... Sorry to hear about Matty, hope he is better really soon.. He needs mom to take care of him today,.,,,,Headaches are the worst...

He's spending a lot of time sleeping - keeping my fingers crossed he's OK tomorrow...
...I feel ok today....

Good to hear! :thumbsup2

[caitlinsdad]

Morning everyone, well I left work around 12:40am. I have to be at work at 9am, so a little tired this morning. I am a late person, sometimes stay up until 12-1am during the week, I don't require a lot of sleep. But, we were just sitting there, because we are just "pions"(sp) so all of our management did everything, not sure why we were here.:confused: Just bored, and this morning - guess what it's not working.:scared1:

Surprise Suprise Surprise .... :surfweb:

[caitlinsdad]

Morning to all too!!!!!!!!!!!!:) :) :) :) :) :)


Morning, :wave:

[caitlinsdad]

Morning everyone! :wave:

Grim weather here today - wet and horribly windy!!! :scared1:

It's such a bore as I need to go out and buy an outfit for an evening reception DH and I are attending tomorrow... :sad2: Who wants to go shopping in weather like this??????


uggg :sad2: just cold, and partly cloudy with some snow flurries

[nikkistevej]

Surprise Suprise Surprise .... :surfweb:

Exactly- doesn't it always happen. Anyway gives me more time to "Dis" :surfweb: American Idol coming on tonight- 2 hours, another late night, so I'll be Tivo'ing. Can't wait to laugh at some of the looney's:crazy:

[allforpooh]

All this talk of Williamsburg is making me want to go! That's definitely a place we'll have to go to at some point. Is it better if the kids are older or are there lots of things to keep their interest?

I think it would depend on the kids, my kids were 17 and 9 and had a great time, but I think with all of the different things to do in the area you would have fun at any age.

Denise

[kritter]

He's spending a lot of time sleeping - keeping my fingers crossed he's OK tomorrow...


Good to hear! :thumbsup2

I hope he is ok too.

Waiting for my dr. to call me back now...Hanna is going to school today. But looks like another big snow storm for us on Friday,,,,,,,,,,,

[nikkistevej]

Kristen- I saw the weather for you guys too, not great. I hope you guys are recovering OK.:goodvibes

[allforpooh]

uggg :sad2: just cold, and partly cloudy with some snow flurries

Its the same here, really cold today and flurries....

Denise

[allforpooh]

I hope he is ok too.

Waiting for my dr. to call me back now...Hanna is going to school today. But looks like another big snow storm for us on Friday,,,,,,,,,,,

It sounds like everyone needs a little Pixie Dust - hope everyone is feeling better soon.

Denise

[allforpooh]

I saw that too.. It was really cool!!!!!!!

Have you ever been to HH???

Kristin,

HH is great, we went there for Spring Break a couple of years ago the weather was really nice 70's and the crowds were pretty low since summer is their busy time.

The resort is really nice, not right on the beach but it is on a bay so you can Kayak(we did this and had a blast), ride bikes, and swim. They have individual buildings that are nestled in trees, with walking paths through out. They also have a really nice kids program - movies, sing along camp fire etc. It is also right next to Shelter Cove (i think), there you can find shops, and restr all within walking distance. Disney has a Beach House w/ a pool, arcade and quick svc restr. right on the beach that is really nice and a shuttle that will take you back and forth.

Denise

[CustardTart]

uggg :sad2: just cold, and partly cloudy with some snow flurries

OMG!!! It's gone crazy here - torrential rain and in just an hour my garden's become an absolute mudbath!!! :scared1: It's unbelievably noisy on the conservatory roof and I can hear torrents of rainwater pouring from the dodgy guttering!!! :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

[CustardTart]

I hope he is ok too...

Thanx!
...But looks like another big snow storm for us on Friday,,,,,,,,,,,

That doesn't sound good!!!

[CustardTart]

Kristin,

HH is great, we went there for Spring Break a couple of years ago the weather was really nice 70's and the crowds were pretty low since summer is their busy time.

The resort is really nice, not right on the beach but it is on a bay so you can Kayak(we did this and had a blast), ride bikes, and swim. They have individual buildings that are nestled in trees, with walking paths through out. They also have a really nice kids program - movies, sing along camp fire etc. It is also right next to Shelter Cove (i think), there you can find shops, and restr all within walking distance. Disney has a Beach House w/ a pool, arcade and quick svc restr. right on the beach that is really nice and a shuttle that will take you back and forth.

Denise

Sounds great, Denise! :thumbsup2 My DD has always wanted to visit HHI - I guess it's something else to put on our must-do list... ;)

[kritter]

Denise,

HH, sounds really relaxing to just like Vero Beach.....


I got my DVC planner today....Looks nice.........It came with a magnet tooo!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Thanx!


That doesn't sound good!!!

The kids will be EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

He's spending a lot of time sleeping - keeping my fingers crossed he's OK tomorrow...


Good to hear! :thumbsup2

How is he now????????

[caitlinsdad]

Exactly- doesn't it always happen. Anyway gives me more time to "Dis" :surfweb: American Idol coming on tonight- 2 hours, another late night, so I'll be Tivo'ing. Can't wait to laugh at some of the looney's:crazy:


Yes, the first couple of weeks could be billed as America's worst singers :banana: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[caitlinsdad]

I hope he is ok too.

Waiting for my dr. to call me back now...Hanna is going to school today. But looks like another big snow storm for us on Friday,,,,,,,,,,,

All I know if that Goundhog sees his shadow this year, we're going hang him :rotfl: :rotfl:

[kritter]

Kristen- I saw the weather for you guys too, not great. I hope you guys are recovering OK.:goodvibes

I know the end of the week does not look good for us.......

Doing a bit better.

My poor mom is taking care of my brother and family they are all sick today. My brother is in the hospital with IV meds. now were just a sickie family here...My poor mother.....What would we do without her.?????????.......................

[caitlinsdad]

Kristin,

HH is great, we went there for Spring Break a couple of years ago the weather was really nice 70's and the crowds were pretty low since summer is their busy time.

The resort is really nice, not right on the beach but it is on a bay so you can Kayak(we did this and had a blast), ride bikes, and swim. They have individual buildings that are nestled in trees, with walking paths through out. They also have a really nice kids program - movies, sing along camp fire etc. It is also right next to Shelter Cove (i think), there you can find shops, and restr all within walking distance. Disney has a Beach House w/ a pool, arcade and quick svc restr. right on the beach that is really nice and a shuttle that will take you back and forth.

Denise

I thoght of renting there on points, sounds nice, we might still do that some time

[caitlinsdad]

OMG!!! It's gone crazy here - torrential rain and in just an hour my garden's become an absolute mudbath!!! :scared1: It's unbelievably noisy on the conservatory roof and I can hear torrents of rainwater pouring from the dodgy guttering!!! :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

Sounds like its time to start building the ARK

[caitlinsdad]

Sounds great, Denise! :thumbsup2 My DD has always wanted to visit HHI - I guess it's something else to put on our must-do list... ;)


:thumbsup2 sounds like a good plan

[CustardTart]

...I got my DVC planner today....Looks nice.........It came with a magnet tooo!!!!!!!!

Cool!!! :goodvibes I didn't get a magnet!!! :sad:

[caitlinsdad]

I know the end of the week does not look good for us.......

Doing a bit better.

My poor mom is taking care of my brother and family they are all sick today. My brother is in the hospital with IV meds. now were just a sickie family here...My poor mother.....What would we do without her.?????????.......................


Sorry to hear of all the sickness, hopefully this will pass soon for All.

[CustardTart]

How is he now????????

He seems much better, thanx! :thumbsup2 He's just ordered a take out pizza - the first time he's had an appetite for a couple of days... :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

Yes, the first couple of weeks could be billed as America's worst singers :banana: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I love the ones who get all aggressive when they're told 'thanks, but no thanks'... :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

[CustardTart]

...My poor mom is taking care of my brother and family they are all sick today. My brother is in the hospital with IV meds. now were just a sickie family here...My poor mother.....What would we do without her.?????????.......................

OMG!!! You have to be the unluckiest family!!! Thank goodness for your Mother... :flower3:

[CustardTart]

Sounds like its time to start building the ARK
:rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

It's stopped now but my two laydee dogs are rather pungent - Yankee Candle should make a "Wet Dog" scent... ;)

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Quick hello, been busy, so sorry not around much, hope everyone is ok.

See u soon.

[PrincessMom2002]

Morning everyone, well I left work around 12:40am. I have to be at work at 9am, so a little tired this morning. I am a late person, sometimes stay up until 12-1am during the week, I don't require a lot of sleep. But, we were just sitting there, because we are just "pions"(sp) so all of our management did everything, not sure why we were here.:confused: Just bored, and this morning - guess what it's not working.:scared1:

It figures. :rolleyes: Those things NEVER happen the way they are supposed too! (at least not at my work!)

[PrincessMom2002]

Denise,

HH, sounds really relaxing to just like Vero Beach.....


I got my DVC planner today....Looks nice.........It came with a magnet tooo!!!!!!!!

Do they regularly add different locations? That is very cool, all the places they do have! Probably when the kids are grown and gone we'll do something like that! (timeshare somewhere) DH really wants to move to the Carolina's after the kids are grown but we will go wherever they go (like stalkers :rotfl: ), so who knows where we'll end up.

[PrincessMom2002]

He seems much better, thanx! :thumbsup2 He's just ordered a take out pizza - the first time he's had an appetite for a couple of days... :goodvibes

Good!! I'm sure no matter how old they get, the worry never stops.

[PrincessMom2002]

I know the end of the week does not look good for us.......

Doing a bit better.

My poor mom is taking care of my brother and family they are all sick today. My brother is in the hospital with IV meds. now were just a sickie family here...My poor mother.....What would we do without her.?????????.......................

Kristin-

Gees, no break for you all!!

Did you hear from your doc? :hug:

[PrincessMom2002]

Karen-

You sly little devil......;) you passed me in post count! :cool1:

When I'm off for surgery I'm going to drive you all nuts! :rotfl2:

[PrincessMom2002]

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

It's stopped now but my two laydee dogs are rather pungent - Yankee Candle should make a "Wet Dog" scent... ;)

Makes me think of Monsters, Inc. when Mike is asking Sulley for some odorant. :)

[CustardTart]

Good!! I'm sure no matter how old they get, the worry never stops.

So true!!! :rolleyes:

[CustardTart]

Makes me think of Monsters, Inc. when Mike is asking Sulley for some odorant. :)

Oh gosh - so true!!! I love that film!!! And the new Laughter Floor attraction in WDW is brilliant... :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: The laydeez smell a little sweeter now - not much, but it's a start... ;)

[caitlinsdad]

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

It's stopped now but my two laydee dogs are rather pungent - Yankee Candle should make a "Wet Dog" scent... ;)
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[CustardTart]

Karen-

You sly little devil......;) you passed me in post count! :cool1:

Sorry, hon! I hadn't a clue, honest... :rolleyes1

...When I'm off for surgery I'm going to drive you all nuts! :rotfl2:

Is that some kinda threat, Abby!!!!!!!!!!!! :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[caitlinsdad]

Quick hello, been busy, so sorry not around much, hope everyone is ok.

See u soon.

We're doing our best to hold down the fort

[Andrew DEREK UK]

We're doing our best to hold down the fort

Sounds good!

[CustardTart]

Quick hello, been busy, so sorry not around much, hope everyone is ok.

See u soon.

Hi Andrew!!! There's a bottle of ketchup here with your name on it... :goodvibes Hope to chat soon...

[caitlinsdad]

It figures. :rolleyes: Those things NEVER happen the way they are supposed too! (at least not at my work!)Mine too, been working in the IT field since 1979.

The best layed plans always seem to find a bug at the last minute.

[caitlinsdad]

Do they regularly add different locations? That is very cool, all the places they do have! Probably when the kids are grown and gone we'll do something like that! (timeshare somewhere) DH really wants to move to the Carolina's after the kids are grown but we will go wherever they go (like stalkers :rotfl: ), so who knows where we'll end up.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Just keep reminding them you took care of them all of there early years, its their job to take care of you in your older ones.;)

[caitlinsdad]

Good!! I'm sure no matter how old they get, the worry never stops.

Pizza is a good sign:thumbsup2

[PrincessMom2002]

Sorry, hon! I hadn't a clue, honest... :rolleyes1



Is that some kinda threat, Abby!!!!!!!!!!!! :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:

:lmao: :rotfl: :worship:

You are so funny! I guess depending on how you look at it, it could be a threat! :rotfl2: Nah, I'm just kidding!

[caitlinsdad]

Kristin-

Gees, no break for you all!!

Did you hear from your doc? :hug:


Sounds like Kristin's mom may need this cruise, too.

[caitlinsdad]

Karen-

You sly little devil......;) you passed me in post count! :cool1:

When I'm off for surgery I'm going to drive you all nuts! :rotfl2:

Yea I notice that too, she gaining on me too, Kristin is next :surfweb:

[caitlinsdad]

Makes me think of Monsters, Inc. when Mike is asking Sulley for some odorant. :):rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[PrincessMom2002]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Just keep reminding them you took care of them all of there early years, its their job to take care of you in your older ones.;)

You got THAT right!! They are way more spoiled than I ever was. They better remember that down the road! My talks of starving people across the world who would give anything to eat that Hamburger Helper or prodding them to give away barely used toys to children who'd be happy to have them usually fall on deaf ears. When they are fighting over who is going to let me move in with them (forget the nursing home), I will remind them! :rolleyes:

[caitlinsdad]

So true!!! :rolleyes:

Very true

[caitlinsdad]

Oh gosh - so true!!! I love that film!!! And the new Laughter Floor attraction in WDW is brilliant... :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: The laydeez smell a little sweeter now - not much, but it's a start... ;)

at least its only wet dog smell and not a skunk smell :scared1:

[caitlinsdad]

Hi Andrew!!! There's a bottle of ketchup here with your name on it... :goodvibes Hope to chat soon...


And remember fries and a burger too when the diet is over:)

[CustardTart]

Yea I notice that too, she gaining on me too, Kristin is next :surfweb:

Hahahahahahahaha!!!!! No one is safe from me - I take NO prisoners....... :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

[CustardTart]

at least its only wet dog smell and not a skunk smell :scared1:

Eeeeuuwwww - who keeps skunks as pets???? ;)

[CustardTart]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Just keep reminding them you took care of them all of there early years, its their job to take care of you in your older ones.;)

I'm banking on youngest DS. He's getting all the perks and I'm training him how to make coffee just the way I like it... :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

You got THAT right!! They are way more spoiled than I ever was. They better remember that down the road! My talks of starving people across the world who would give anything to eat that Hamburger Helper or prodding them to give away barely used toys to children who'd be happy to have them usually fall on deaf ears. When they are fighting over who is going to let me move in with them (forget the nursing home), I will remind them! :rolleyes:

I've got a plan - whoever wants our DVC points has to look after us. Simple.

[hmansure]

uggg :sad2: just cold, and partly cloudy with some snow flurries

Same here.

[hmansure]

Kristin,

HH is great, we went there for Spring Break a couple of years ago the weather was really nice 70's and the crowds were pretty low since summer is their busy time.

The resort is really nice, not right on the beach but it is on a bay so you can Kayak(we did this and had a blast), ride bikes, and swim. They have individual buildings that are nestled in trees, with walking paths through out. They also have a really nice kids program - movies, sing along camp fire etc. It is also right next to Shelter Cove (i think), there you can find shops, and restr all within walking distance. Disney has a Beach House w/ a pool, arcade and quick svc restr. right on the beach that is really nice and a shuttle that will take you back and forth.

Denise

HH is very nice - laid back, too. The feature pool is much more popular (and bigger) than the pool at the Beach House. You are right about the kids activities (though not as big as Vero). Hilton Head is an excellent destination as well - lots of tennis and golf opportunities. We also enjoy biking all over the island as well when we are there.

Important note is that there is no restaurant on site. There is limited counter service at the resort and the Beach House for breakfast and lunch. They have two dinner events in the summer - BBQ and a Shrimp Boil. Both are pretty good - though very overpriced. Hilton Head has a ton of excellent restaurants (some offer DVC discounts, too). A couple are within walking distance in Shelter Cove, but most have to be driven to. We tend to utilize the kitchen facilities most often here.

[hmansure]

Cool!!! :goodvibes I didn't get a magnet!!! :sad:

There was a card in the package that had the magnet. Magnet has DVC contact info and your membership #.

[CustardTart]

There was a card in the package that had the magnet. Magnet has DVC contact info and your membership #.

Ooops - I didn't see that - too impatient ripping it open, I guess... I'll check again... ;)

[hmansure]

Do they regularly add different locations? That is very cool, all the places they do have! Probably when the kids are grown and gone we'll do something like that! (timeshare somewhere) DH really wants to move to the Carolina's after the kids are grown but we will go wherever they go (like stalkers :rotfl: ), so who knows where we'll end up.

They have continued to add locations since we first bought back in 1996. Right now there is HH, Vero, and WDW (Old Key West, Boardwalk, Beach Club, Wilderness Lodge Villas, Saratoga Springs). Animal Kingdom Villas are under construction (some are open) and they have announced future DVC properties in Hawaii and California. Other options include trading out to other properties (WDW, DL, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong); DCL; Adventures by Disney; various non-Disney resorts/hotels; and other timeshares (worldwide).

[nikkistevej]

I've got a plan - whoever wants our DVC points has to look after us. Simple.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: I have an only child- so I hope she looks after us!!:goodvibes

[nikkistevej]

I didn't get my planner yet!!:sad2:

[kritter]

HH is very nice - laid back, too. The feature pool is much more popular (and bigger) than the pool at the Beach House. You are right about the kids activities (though not as big as Vero). Hilton Head is an excellent destination as well - lots of tennis and golf opportunities. We also enjoy biking all over the island as well when we are there.

Important note is that there is no restaurant on site. There is limited counter service at the resort and the Beach House for breakfast and lunch. They have two dinner events in the summer - BBQ and a Shrimp Boil. Both are pretty good - though very overpriced. Hilton Head has a ton of excellent restaurants (some offer DVC discounts, too). A couple are within walking distance in Shelter Cove, but most have to be driven to. We tend to utilize the kitchen facilities most often here.

Sounds really really nice I had a ressie there for cash last summer and cancelled it when I could not get decent flights down there... I think they recommend that you fly into Savannah Georgia........

[kritter]

Ooops - I didn't see that - too impatient ripping it open, I guess... I'll check again... ;)

Mine was right on the front of a little piece of paper.. I liked the last planner better it was a hard cover book...........

[kritter]

They have continued to add locations since we first bought back in 1996. Right now there is HH, Vero, and WDW (Old Key West, Boardwalk, Beach Club, Wilderness Lodge Villas, Saratoga Springs). Animal Kingdom Villas are under construction (some are open) and they have announced future DVC properties in Hawaii and California. Other options include trading out to other properties (WDW, DL, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong); DCL; Adventures by Disney; various non-Disney resorts/hotels; and other timeshares (worldwide).


I am hoping that the Contemporary will be announced soon. We took a private Wishes Fireworks cruise while we were there in September and the man driving the boat told us that was true about DVC being built there..................

[kritter]

I didn't get my planner yet!!:sad2:

Fuuny, my parents did not either and they live three miles from us..........

[kritter]

Well Hope did not have a fever this afternoon at all. So looks like back to school tomorrow. The teacher sent home five pages of work for her to do.. Come on this is Kindergarten people.... It is soo hard to be on this side. I was a teacher before the having the Twins and even taught at the school my kids go to...So it is hard to be on this side of the "fence."

My brother got his IV meds. and is doing better my mom said.. Thank goodness for my mom and dad. They will surely be happy that DH is now taking them with us on our cruise in October. My kids are very excited.............

[kritter]

A little Magic for everyone tonight:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K7VCXwi5II

[nikkistevej]

Well still at work late, at least they're feeding us again. Pizza tonight! We also have a big TV we rolled into our department to watch American Idol.:goodvibes

[kritter]

Anyone watching Lost tomorrow night???????

[kritter]

Looks like the DVC planner that all of the points remained the same as last year..........

[caitlinsdad]

Eeeeuuwwww - who keeps skunks as pets???? ;)

Not as pets, but the dogs get sprayed by the skunk

[caitlinsdad]

I'm banking on youngest DS. He's getting all the perks and I'm training him how to make coffee just the way I like it... :goodvibes
:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[caitlinsdad]

I've got a plan - whoever wants our DVC points has to look after us. Simple.

Good plan

[caitlinsdad]

Ooops - I didn't see that - too impatient ripping it open, I guess... I'll check again... ;):rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: You must be a wiz at opening gifts :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[caitlinsdad]

They have continued to add locations since we first bought back in 1996. Right now there is HH, Vero, and WDW (Old Key West, Boardwalk, Beach Club, Wilderness Lodge Villas, Saratoga Springs). Animal Kingdom Villas are under construction (some are open) and they have announced future DVC properties in Hawaii and California. Other options include trading out to other properties (WDW, DL, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong); DCL; Adventures by Disney; various non-Disney resorts/hotels; and other timeshares (worldwide).

Now if they would lower the point cost., ahh to dream

[caitlinsdad]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: I have an only child- so I hope she looks after us!!:goodvibes Same here :worship:

[caitlinsdad]

I am hoping that the Contemporary will be announced soon. We took a private Wishes Fireworks cruise while we were there in September and the man driving the boat told us that was true about DVC being built there..................

We done the wishes fireworks cruise the last couple of years. We love it,

Our captain also told us( what we already knew) that there were building DVC there.

[caitlinsdad]

Well Hope did not have a fever this afternoon at all. So looks like back to school tomorrow. The teacher sent home five pages of work for her to do.. Come on this is Kindergarten people.... It is soo hard to be on this side. I was a teacher before the having the Twins and even taught at the school my kids go to...So it is hard to be on this side of the "fence."

My brother got his IV meds. and is doing better my mom said.. Thank goodness for my mom and dad. They will surely be happy that DH is now taking them with us on our cruise in October. My kids are very excited.............

Glad to hear things are starting to look up. Now we must get you better too.

[caitlinsdad]

Well still at work late, at least they're feeding us again. Pizza tonight! We also have a big TV we rolled into our department to watch American Idol.:goodvibes

Sound good, at least they are making an effort to take care of you.

[kritter]

Now if they would lower the point cost., ahh to dream

You could always buy a resale contract they are a little bit cheaper.....................

[caitlinsdad]

You could always buy a resale contract they are a little bit cheaper..................... Yep and we may do that sometime in the next couple of years, but now I must get thru the next couple of months. :rotfl2:

[caitlinsdad]

Wow got 2900, didn't know I had done it, until I finished reading the thead :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Ok onward to 3000:surfweb: :surfweb: :surfweb:

[caitlinsdad]

Anyone watching Idol right now, the loons are loose. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[kritter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQiRPJXHMBo&feature=related

Here is one more:!!!!!!

[PrincessMom2002]

I've got a plan - whoever wants our DVC points has to look after us. Simple.

Karen-

Would you be interested in adopting a 34 year old American woman? I cook, clean, and pick up dog poop! :rotfl: :rotfl2:

[PrincessMom2002]

Eeeeuuwwww - who keeps skunks as pets???? ;)

I had a high school friend who seriously had a pet skunk (the stinker removed of course). It was the funniest little thing. It acted like a 2 year old and would get in to absolutely everything! Very cute!

[caitlinsdad]

Karen-

Would you be interested in adopting a 34 year old American woman? I cook, clean, and pick up dog poop! :rotfl: :rotfl2::rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: I can see it now, a new game show, what would you do for a DVC contract.:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[caitlinsdad]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQiRPJXHMBo&feature=related

Here is one more:!!!!!!

Thank you

[hmansure]

Sounds really really nice I had a ressie there for cash last summer and cancelled it when I could not get decent flights down there... I think they recommend that you fly into Savannah Georgia........

Savannah is closest airport (HHI Airport is small, commuter type thing), but I have never seen a reasonable fare from up here. We usually fly into Myrtle Beach and drive a couple of hours or just drive the whole way down.

[kritter]

Karen-

Would you be interested in adopting a 34 year old American woman? I cook, clean, and pick up dog poop! :rotfl: :rotfl2:

I will adopt you!!!!!!!!!!! How many points do you want......:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[hmansure]

I am hoping that the Contemporary will be announced soon. We took a private Wishes Fireworks cruise while we were there in September and the man driving the boat told us that was true about DVC being built there..................

We hope so too!

[kritter]

Savannah is closest airport (HHI Airport is small, commuter type thing), but I have never seen a reasonable fare from up here. We usually fly into Myrtle Beach and drive a couple of hours or just drive the whole way down.

About how far is it from Myrtle Beach?? How long did you stay at HH for????

I just looked at the new planner the points are not to bad either........................

[kritter]

We hope so too!

Me too. Will you stay there or buy into there?? Or both?>?.>.

[hmansure]

Looks like the DVC planner that all of the points remained the same as last year..........

It has the changes to the Concierge Collection, but not the changes to World Passport (e.g. less than 7 day exchanges) - otherwise the same.

[hmansure]

Now if they would lower the point cost., ahh to dream

Yeah I know - it's way up there now (it was $62.50 when we first bought I think). Resale market might be an option though.

[PrincessMom2002]

I will adopt you!!!!!!!!!!! How many points do you want......:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Awww Kristin, you can adopt me for free! And we could eat cookies together. :rotfl2:

[kritter]

It has the changes to the Concierge Collection, but not the changes to World Passport (e.g. less than 7 day exchanges) - otherwise the same.

Just checked out the Concierge Collection the points seem to be higher....................

[kritter]

Awww Kristin, you can adopt me for free! And we could eat cookies together. :rotfl2:

We can eat cookies, swim in the pool and watch T.V.....:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Oh, and what about have a drink every now and then. What do you like????????????

[hmansure]

About how far is it from Myrtle Beach?? How long did you stay at HH for????

I just looked at the new planner the points are not to bad either........................

We've been to HH several times, ranging from a 3 day New Year's Stay to week-long vacations. We've added the Charleston Place Hotel (Concierge Collection) two times as well. At first glance in the new planner I think that hotel has been eliminated - I'll have to go back and check.

It's about 200 miles from Myrtle Beach.

[hmansure]

Me too. Will you stay there or buy into there?? Or both?>?.>.

Absolutely would stay there. I keep saying we've reached our max with points, but I've learned a long time ago to "never say never"....

[caitlinsdad]

We can eat cookies, swim in the pool and watch T.V.....:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Oh, and what about have a drink every now and then. What do you like????????????

The dynamic duo:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :yay:

[kritter]

We've been to HH several times, ranging from a 3 day New Year's Stay to week-long vacations. We've added the Charleston Place Hotel (Concierge Collection) two times as well. At first glance in the new planner I think that hotel has been eliminated - I'll have to go back and check.

It's about 200 miles from Myrtle Beach.


I noticed the hotel in NY, is more than last years toooo,,,,,

I wish it was a hard cover book like last year tooo....

I do like the way they ahve the drawings set up for each resort it gives you a better idea of how each is set up...Plus the little blurbs before you go into each new section is neat toooo!!!!!!!!!!!

[hmansure]

Just checked out the Concierge Collection the points seem to be higher....................

They go up every year. They also scaled down the number of participating hotels, too.

[caitlinsdad]

Yeah I know - it's way up there now (it was $62.50 when we first bought I think). Resale market might be an option though.


Yes I thought of that, In a couple of years who knows

[kritter]

Absolutely would stay there. I keep saying we've reached our max with points, but I've learned a long time ago to "never say never"....

I know DH said that too. He just tonight we will not go to the DVC on the cruise this time in Oct. we are not going to add on. That is what he said when we were at 250 points and we have added on three more times since then..

The deal on the cruise is too good to pass up............

[kritter]

I like the Nearby Ammenities too in the new planner book...................................

[caitlinsdad]

They go up every year. They also scaled down the number of participating hotels, too.

We thats to be expected, after all they want you to stay onsite and keep spending your money on Disney.:rotfl:

[hmansure]

I noticed the hotel in NY, is more than last years toooo,,,,,

I wish it was a hard cover book like last year tooo....

I do like the way they ahve the drawings set up for each resort it gives you a better idea of how each is set up...Plus the little blurbs before you go into each new section is neat toooo!!!!!!!!!!!

We had a soft cover book last year. Same type as the new one.

Years ago we had a great hard-cover, 3-ring binder. Still have it, too - it looks all beat up and nasty! The craziness with that is that DVC sent update pages throughout the year and you had to go in and replace pages in your binder.

[kritter]

We had a soft cover book last year. Same type as the new one.

Years ago we had a great hard-cover, 3-ring binder. Still have it, too - it looks all beat up and nasty! The craziness with that is that DVC sent update pages throughout the year and you had to go in and replace pages in your binder.

Never had that one the binder.. But the hard cover book came to us after my parents joined on the cruise. It is more like a coffee table book really nice and I wanted one too...LOL!!!! SO I called my guide and asked to get one so I think that is why I got one....

Did you get the magnet too.....

Have you used points for the cruise toooo>?????????????.........>

[hmansure]

We thats to be expected, after all they want you to stay onsite and keep spending your money on Disney.:rotfl:

They make out pretty good when you trade out, too. That week or whatever gets rented out - we've all seen the cash prices for DVC accommodations!

You're right though - they love to keep everyone on property (e.g. DDP). DVC members are a captive audience as well. Just check your resort invoices! I've read where people go and stay at DVC resorts and have a zero balance or something else absurdly low. I guess in theory that's possible, but not for us.

[caitlinsdad]

They make out pretty good when you trade out, too. That week or whatever gets rented out - we've all seen the cash prices for DVC accommodations!

You're right though - they love to keep everyone on property (e.g. DDP). DVC members are a captive audience as well. Just check your resort invoices! I've read where people go and stay at DVC resorts and have a zero balance or something else absurdly low. I guess in theory that's possible, but not for us.
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[PrincessMom2002]

I know DH said that too. He just tonight we will not go to the DVC on the cruise this time in Oct. we are not going to add on. That is what he said when we were at 250 points and we have added on three more times since then..

The deal on the cruise is too good to pass up............

OK so he won't go in Oct, but I want to go on this cruise! So tell him you are just going with me. ;)

[hmansure]

Never had that one the binder.. But the hard cover book came to us after my parents joined on the cruise. It is more like a coffee table book really nice and I wanted one too...LOL!!!! SO I called my guide and asked to get one so I think that is why I got one....

Did you get the magnet too.....

Have you used points for the cruise toooo>?????????????.........>

Yup got the magnet.

For the cruises we've been on, all but one have been cash. They used to run DCL points "specials" during September in the past, but I haven't seen that in awhile. The first DVC Member Cruise we used points. This was the member cruise that they didn't charter the whole ship. I guess they were testing the waters so to speak. It was billed as the DVC 10th Anniversary Cruise. It was a mix of DVCers and regular cruisers - though DVC dominated the ship. We have a great picture of a giant "10" the members formed on the beach at CC!

Anyway.... the points for that cruise were discounted and it was in April (instead of the recent DVC Member Cruises were are like the 1st week of school).

[kritter]

We have never traded to stay any where else. I guess since we loooove going to WDW and the kids and us have to go at least twice a year if not more.........

Thought about trading out to go to St. Thomas ~~ But we opted for the cruise instead,..............,

[kritter]

Was your DVC magnet personalized?????????

[kritter]

Just heard the weather for Friday here.. Snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

They say Sunday here it will be the high of 28 degrees........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[caitlinsdad]

Just heard the weather for Friday here.. Snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Before the end of the weekend , they are talking possible temps as low as 5 below zero :sad2: :sad2:

[hmansure]

Was your DVC magnet personalized?????????

Name & membership number!

[kritter]

It is too cold for me.. I can not wait till April~~~~~ When we go to WDW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YIPEE!!!!!!!!!!

[hmansure]

They say Sunday here it will be the high of 28 degrees........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very cold forecast for us as well. Yuck!

[kritter]

I just noticed the DVC book has changed the order to that the WDW resorts were listed...AKV is first obviously since it is newest but SSR is further back..........

[kritter]

Very cold forecast for us as well. Yuck!

Do they have snow predicted for you tooo??????????

What are your plans for the weekend?????

[kritter]

Name & membership number!

Mine just had my name tht was all... I am going to have to check it again........It is kind of thin magnet......

[caitlinsdad]

It is too cold for me.. I can not wait till April~~~~~ When we go to WDW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YIPEE!!!!!!!!!!

With the winter underway that is something nice to look forward too

[hmansure]

I just noticed the DVC book has changed the order to that the WDW resorts were listed...AKV is first obviously since it is newest but SSR is further back..........

Alphabetical?!

[kritter]

Alphabetical?!

Think you might be right about that one... Never was that way before right???

II like how they put what days to try and call for less of a wait on the magnet.........

[hmansure]

Do they have snow predicted for you tooo??????????

What are your plans for the weekend?????

Rain/snow mix, but they haven't gotten anything right lately.

This weekend - right now we have nothing (other than swimming & soccer practices) on tap. Probably go out to dinner at a minimum.

[nikkistevej]

I will adopt you!!!!!!!!!!! How many points do you want......:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

What about me, I'm 34 too(well 35 tomorrow)it would be like another set of twins. Just slightly older!
American Idol was crazy!! We watched it at work, and all we did was laugh about the loonies. What about the man who got waxed?:scared1: :scared1:

[hmansure]

Mine just had my name tht was all... I am going to have to check it again........It is kind of thin magnet......

Very thin - At first I didn't realize it was a magnet!

[kritter]

What about me, I'm 34 too(well 35 tomorrow)it would be like another set of twins. Just slightly older!
American Idol was crazy!! We watched it at work, and all we did was laugh about the loonies. What about the man who got waxed?:scared1: :scared1:

I'll take you too what is one more set of twins when you already have one set.....

That was funny the man who got waxed.. The Star Wars lady was from CT.. She was weird................

HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nikkistevej]

Kristen, I have gotten alot of PM's about Carol. Hopefully some business for her.:goodvibes

[caitlinsdad]

What about me, I'm 34 too(well 35 tomorrow)it would be like another set of twins. Just slightly older!
American Idol was crazy!! We watched it at work, and all we did was laugh about the loonies. What about the man who got waxed?:scared1: :scared1:

Ouch thats all I have to say about that :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:
no way jose:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[caitlinsdad]

I'll take you too what is one more set of twins when you already have one set.....

That was funny the man who got waxed.. The Star Wars lady was from CT.. She was weird................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep I noticed that


HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ditto

[kritter]

Kristen, I have gotten alot of PM's about Carol. Hopefully some business for her.:goodvibes

Good lets hope we can get the group for this cruise going.......

Anyone from this thread????

I have sent her some for other cruises tooo!!!!!!!

[nikkistevej]

I'll take you too what is one more set of twins when you already have one set.....

That was funny the man who got waxed.. The Star Wars lady was from CT.. She was weird................

HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks!!

[kritter]

What are you going to do for your Birthday????????????

[kritter]

Very thin - At first I didn't realize it was a magnet!

Very Thin.. I did not either till my DD said it was................ I have too many of the DVC bags......Means I have added on to many times.......:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[nikkistevej]

What are you going to do for your Birthday????????????
My Dh is taking my BFF and I to the movies to see 27 Dresses and to eat this weekend. Not really doing anything tomorrow but working. I will celebrate a 3 day MLK weekend, so I didn't take my Bday off.
We are going snow tubing this weekend, we have never been. I don't even have any snow boots!!

[kritter]

My Dh is taking my BFF and I to the movies to see 27 Dresses and to eat this weekend. Not really doing anything tomorrow but working. I will celebrate a 3 day MLK weekend, so I didn't take my Bday off.

Sounds like FUN..

Let me know how that movie is????????


Do you think we will get the eight bookings with Carol to get the group ammenties????

[nikkistevej]

Sounds like FUN..

Let me know how that movie is????????


Do you think we will get the eight bookings with Carol to get the group ammenties????

I hope so, how many do we have so far?

[kritter]

I hope so, how many do we have so far?

I think we have five:

YOU, ME, ABBY, ED, DENISE.. I think that is it......

[caitlinsdad]

Sounds like FUN..

Let me know how that movie is????????


Do you think we will get the eight bookings with Carol to get the group ammenties????

I hope so, but not sure, but I hope Carol takes care of you for the job your doing refering people to her.

[hmansure]

Good night!

[kritter]

I hope so, but not sure, but I hope Carol takes care of you for the job your doing refering people to her.

Carol takes care of the entire group. We will all get great gifts in our rooms and the group ammenties are Wonderful... We will get to choose the Palo's Brunch or the Welcome Cocktail reception. My Oct. group wants the Palo's..What would you "vote" for ?????

[kritter]

Good night!

Good Night !!!!!!!!!!!

[nikkistevej]

I hope so, but not sure, but I hope Carol takes care of you for the job your doing refering people to her.

I agree Ed, she should and probably will get something for all of the referrals.
There is a lot of time before the cruise, so I definately think we can get 3 more people to "jump on the Carol bandwagon."

[nikkistevej]

Good lets hope we can get the group for this cruise going.......

Anyone from this thread????

I have sent her some for other cruises tooo!!!!!!!

Sorry I missed this post, unfortunately none from this group.

[kritter]

I agree Ed, she should and probably will get something for all of the referrals.
There is a lot of time before the cruise, so I definately think we can get 3 more people to "jump on the Carol bandwagon."

Oh for sure. I am just happy with my OBC it is the best I have ever gotten. I think it is the time of year we are going...My Oct. one I did not get that much......... The more expensive the cruise and time of year and cat./cabin I think determines it........

[caitlinsdad]

Carol takes care of the entire group. We will all get great gifts in our rooms and the group ammenties are Wonderful... We will get to choose the Palo's Brunch or the Welcome Cocktail reception. My Oct. group wants the Palo's..What would you "vote" for ?????

I would lean toward the Palo Brunch, I did a group brunch on our last cruise and it was wonderful. So was dinner,but Brunch was better.

[kritter]

Watching the news. A guy from CT... is missing in Tortola.............

[caitlinsdad]

Oh for sure. I am just happy with my OBC it is the best I have ever gotten. I think it is the time of year we are going...My Oct. one I did not get that much......... The more expensive the cruise and time of year and cat./cabin I think determines it........


That would make sense.

[kritter]

I hope that Hope can go to school tomorrow....Time we get back to "normal" soon in this house...

The house is clean so I could just rest tomorrow...Well I have to go to the dr. for part of the time while they are in school................

[nikkistevej]

I would lean toward the Palo Brunch, I did a group brunch on our last cruise and it was wonderful. So was dinner,but Brunch was better.

That Palo brunch sounds great! We didn't do that on our last cruise.

[nikkistevej]

Good night!

[caitlinsdad]

Watching the news. A guy from CT... is missing in Tortola.............

Stange night, normaly you don't hear about people from CT and tonight we have two. Idol and now this.

[caitlinsdad]

I hope that Hope can go to school tomorrow....Time we get back to "normal" soon in this house...

The house is clean so I could just rest tomorrow...Well I have to go to the dr. for part of the time while they are in school................

Hope it goes well for you.

[caitlinsdad]

Good night!

Nite :wave:

[caitlinsdad]

Hmmm 15 to go to reach 3000.:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[kritter]

That Palo brunch sounds great! We didn't do that on our last cruise.

We did not either.. Not sure I will get to do it. My kids really did not like going to the kids clubs.. They liked being with us on the cruise. Which is fine by us. Since it is vacation. So not sure I could convince them to go to the club or not this time. But they are older now this time............

[kritter]

[QUOTE=caitlinsdad;22605977]Hmmm 15 to go to reach 3000.:rotfl2: :rotfl2:[/QUOTE\\\

Will it be tonight or tomorrow.??????????

[caitlinsdad]

A man had been drinking at the bar for hours when he mentioned something about his girlfriend being out in the car. The bartender, concerned because it was so cold, went to check on her. When he looked inside the car, he saw the man's friend, Dave, and his girlfriend kissing one another. The bartender shook his head and walked back inside.

He told the drunk that he thought it might be a good idea to check on his girlfriend. The fellow staggered outside to the car, saw his buddy and his girlfriend kissing, then walked back into the bar laughing.

"What's so funny?" the bartender asked.

"That stupid Dave!" the fellow chortled, "He's so drunk, he thinks he's me!"

[kritter]

I think it is time for me to go off to bed.....

Watching the news is depressing............

[caitlinsdad]

We did not either.. Not sure I will get to do it. My kids really did not like going to the kids clubs.. They liked being with us on the cruise. Which is fine by us. Since it is vacation. So not sure I could convince them to go to the club or not this time. But they are older now this time............

It might depend if they make friends with some of the kids in the clubs before hand. On our first cruise Caitlin had met some of the kids before hand and we couldn;t get her out of the clubs

[caitlinsdad]

I think it is time for me to go off to bed.....

Watching the news is depressing............
The News is that way alot of times

[kritter]

It might depend if they make friends with some of the kids in the clubs before hand. On our first cruise Caitlin had met some of the kids before hand and we couldn;t get her out of the clubs

Very True. They were only four last time in OCT. they will be sic in a half. Plus, the little girl they did meet really wanted to just swim so we sat and had drinks by the pool while they swam...........

We actually had brought some alcohol with us last time.........................

[caitlinsdad]

Wow, Maybe I will Hit a 1000 posts this month, only another 300 to go,
1/2 month to go, so maybe:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[caitlinsdad]

Very True. They were only four last time in OCT. they will be sic in a half. Plus, the little girl they did meet really wanted to just swim so we sat and had drinks by the pool while they swam...........

We actually had brought some alcohol with us last time.........................


My last cruise one of the familys had a picnic about a month before and she met some of the girls around the same age.

[caitlinsdad]

Computer users are divided into three types:

Novice, Intermediate and Expert.

Novice Users - People who are afraid that simply pressing a key might break their computer.

Intermediate Users - People who don't know how to fix their computer after they've just pressed a key that broke it.

Expert Users - People who press the keys that break other people's computers.

[caitlinsdad]

It is getting late, I just got my goodnight kisses from the dog.
Its a nightly ritual

He them just runs off to his crate.

[kritter]

My last cruise one of the familys had a picnic about a month before and she met some of the girls around the same age.

That is cool..Did you cruise with a ton of CT people then?????????

[kritter]

It is getting late, I just got my goodnight kisses from the dog.
Its a nightly ritual

He them just runs off to his crate.


Too cute!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Good Night!!!!!!!!!