Michigan and DVC

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

I am mainly a lurker, as you can see from when I was registered and by how many posts that I have. We bought into the BCV when they first became available and have already added on, which is what really brought me to the DVC discussion board. Since being here since late Feb. I have noticed that there are a ton a people from Michigan, I guess I just wonder how many there actually are and that read and participate in these boards.

So let me start my name is Tom, I am married with three little Disney Princesses. We have been to Disney 7 times since Jan. 2000 and have trips planned twice a year through the next 3 years. We live in Williamston, just outside of Lansing and at least myself and my 3 year old dream of living in Florida one day.

Tell us who and where you are, I just like knowing there are so many like minded people with the Disney addiction.

Belle and Rella's Dad
Abby born 3-8-02

BCV Sept. 27 through Oct. 6

[sloneta]

Hi! I am Tara and DH (Kevin) just bought into BCV. We are currently Downriver, but hope to change that soon. I absolutely love WDW and DH is slowly coming around. We will take our first DVC trip Sept. 21 - 28 for our 5th anniversary.

[kamgen]

Hey!! Me and dh (Kamy & Tim) are Disney addicted DVC members too! LOL!
We have gone to WDW a number of times since our honeymoon in APril 2000 (when we purchased our first DVC points)!

We own at BWV, VB, & VWL!

Don't worry, you are not alone! :)
Kamy

[dtheboys]

We live in a small town called LINDEN, about 20 minutes north of Brighton.

We own points at OKw, VWL, BCV's, and a recent add-on at HH.
Our first trip to HH will be in June of 2003!

We have a family of 5, THREE boys, eventhough my wife will tell you she has FOUR boys!!!

We have been going to Disney for 16 straight years!! So DVC was a great fit for our family.

We went to Disney w/ out kids, now we have kids, and plan to keep going till we go w/ our grandkids!!

;)

[Terry S]

Hi all! Terry here, my husband and I bought into the BCV the week they were for sale. We had been waiting several years for them to go on sale.

We have two childern a boy and girl ages 6 and almost 5. We live in Livonia, Michigan. We have been to WDW with our childern 4 times now and several times before kids. Our first time home to the BCV is 9/29 - 10/12.

Tom, are you going to take your little Princesses to the the new Princess breakfast while you are there?

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Thanks everyone for replying, Terry we hope we are lucky enough to get Cindys and to try the new character breakfast at Epcot. I am very lucky in the fact that we in 7 trips have only missed Cindys 1 time. I get up early to make the call every time but now to have to call for 2 of them could be much harder.

By the way I see that a few of you are going to be at BCV when we are down there in Sept. maybe we will run into you all.

Belle and Rella's Dad
Abby born 3-8-02

BCV Sept. 27 through Oct. 6

[Terry S]

Tom, you can make the reservations for the new breakfast now! They just started taking reservations this morning and you can make them 120 days in advance. I just made ours for Oct 9th. Get on the phone it is filling up fast!

[travelbug]

Here's another Michigander checking in! It's always great to see posts by some of my Michigan neighbors. :D

I own at BWV and BCV. I first bought into DVC in May, 2000 totally sight unseen. I have a friend who has been a very happy OKW owner for 8 years. Nothing like a totally satisfied customer to help persuade me, plus the oh-so-addictive DVC video I got in the mail! ;)

I didn't discover these boards until months after I had purchased. They are a gold mine of information, and an awful lot of fun too!

Loved my first stay, which was at OKW. Now anxious to stay for the first time at my 2 home resorts. BWV in Dec. and BCV in Feb. Can't wait!! :jester:

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Terry,

Thank you so much for the information, I just called and got a PS for 8 on the 28th our first official day in the park. The people on these boards have are just awesome.

It is great not only to see people from Michigan, but also fellow DVCers.

Belle and Rella's Dad
Abby born 3-8-02

[iluvdisney]

Hi - we are very much Disney fanatics and I just luv my DVC - dh and I have been members since June 1992 when we fell in love with OKW.
We have been to WDW 27 times, at least, and counting - been going down since our honeymoon in 1973.
We go down to WDW as many times as our points will allow - this year it will be 3 trips. We own points at OKW, BWV, and VB. We always make a trip down in December to take in the Holiday decorations which is something to see, if you haven't already.
We live in Westland. We have 3 grown children who still like to accompany us on some of our trips down to WDW.
I want to purchase more points and go down more often if I don't move to Florida soon - that is also one of our dreams.
We will be going down to stay at OKW at the end of October and then moving over to BCV the beginning of November. Can't wait - it seems so far away!

[allforpooh]

Hi All,

We are from West Michigan, a small town Greenville ( Home of the Danish Festival) 30miles north east of Grand Rapids. We all love WDW and also just bought BCV in Feb. There is my DH, DD Megan 17 (can't believe it) and DD Elin 9. I just started visiting these boards in Feb and have fell in love, now I know I am truly obsessed.

I have been to Disney for years, but just started staying on property a few years ago. Port Orleans was my DH and DD9's first trip to WDW.

I was just in Willamston a couple months ago, and left alot of my money there- great antiques.

Terry S. - Can you tell me a little more about the princess breakfast, I must of missed that one. This is actually the first year we were able to get Cindy's reservations so we decided to surprise DD 9 and not tell her until we get to MK AM Aug 30th.

Denise

[DiznEeyore]

Wow! There really are a lot of us from Michigan! (Aren't we like #10 on the list of states with the most DVC members?)

I'm Amy, married to Jeff and mom to Travis. We live in Redford. We own at VWL and OKW. Our first trip to WDW as a family (and Jeff & Travis' first trip period) was in '98 -- you can see from my signature that we've been back a few times! ;)

It's nice to know that there are others here who would know what on earth we were talking about if we brought up DVC in conversation! :D

[nuthut]

Hello from Hastings, one of the top 100 small towns in the USA. Jerry and Linda here with four children. Oldest son lives and works in Japan, second son lives at home and works in my hardware store. third child is daughter who just graduated high school, top in her class of 220. Attending GVSU in the fall. Fourth child will be a junior at HHS this fall. (Sure can tell how proud I am of all of them!!!!) We fell in love with OKW and DVC in 1995 and have recuited everyone we know to join. To bad we can not have refferals here in Michigan. Next trip is to the new Beach Club on October 20. Don't know how many times we have been to Disney since our honeymoon visit in 1978, maybe about 50. maybe visiting Disney-Japan this New Years.......

[Terry S]

Denise.... There really isn't too much information about the new breakfast except that it is called the Royal Family Princess Breakfast. There willl be princesses there we just haven't heard exactly which ones yet. It will be located in the Epcot World Showcase in Norway. They just started this morning taking reservations and it is filling up fast. It is slated right now to be a trial run from July 28 to October 28th. Being that it is in Epcot it will be nice for those of us who will be at the Epcot Resorts to just walk there.

[Cruelladeville]

:jester: Northern Michigan has to be represented, too! We're from Ludington, which is 90 miles north of Grand Rapids, right on Lake Michigan. We are Tim and Lee, and have been going to Florida since 1974, so we've gone there probably 50 times by now! My children are Staci and Taya, both adults now, and Staci has 250 points at BWV, while we have another 450 points at BWV and BCV, and have been members since 1998. We are definitely a Disney family, because my niece Amy also has points, as does her dad, and my sister Terri bought in at Marriott right near Disneyworld, so it's a regular reunion when we all go down! We love DVC, and have never regretted joining!

[allforpooh]

Terry,

Thanks for the info, I am going to call right now.

Denise

[travelbug]

Hi, Cruelladeville! Just have to tell you that Ludington is my absolute favorite town in Michigan. It is so picturesque, with the petunias lining the streets, the lighthouse and beach, and the beautiful marina. You are very lucky to live in such a lovely place, AND to own a "piece of the magic" too! :)

[Cruelladeville]

Thanks, travelbug, for the nice words about Ludington. You really are a travelbug, if you can manage to get to Florida and Ludington, too! This year we are as hot as everyone else in Michigan has been, and the lake is just right for swimming! The Gus Macker is this weekend, for you Michiganians who like basketball, and we will have 1000 teams playing right at the beach, so they can jump right in after their games! It's not Disney, but it's a nice second-best!

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Cruelladeville,

You've brought back some memories for me, about 5 years ago we lost in the championship game of the toilet bowl at the Ludington Macker. We had to go and drown our sorrows in a shark bowl at the Tiki Lounge. We always had such great times thanks for bringing back that memory.

I also shouldn't forget as a kid taking the ferry across lake Michigan, I was born in Minnesota but grew up halfway between Whitehall and Fremont.

Thanks again,


Belle and Rella's Dad
Abby born 3-8-02

[Boo Mc]

We're from Novi (halfway between Detroit and Lansing). We bought OKW resale last year but have only stayed at BWV and VWL so far. Have been going to WDW 1-2 times a year since we had kids (ages 5 and 3). Will be back again late Sept. -early Oct. to celebrate DSs 6th birthday. Love WDW and DVC and wish we had bought on our first trip instead of our fourth! By the way, just booked the Epcot Princess breakfast and am hoping to get Cindy's too.

[LisaR]

Hi! We are in Dearborn. My Dh (Kevin) and I bought our OKW and VB resale 2 years ago. We have been going to Disney 2 to 3 times a year for the past 6 years. We just wish we would have bought into DVC sooner! We have two children. Our DD just celebrated her 7th birthday at VB/BWV in May and our DS will be 5 next month. He expects a trip to Disney for his birthday, too! lol He will have to wait. We will be at OKW in early December and then 5 weeks later in early January. Can't wait!!

Lisa

[DVC Grandpa]

How about an ex-Michigander? Lived in Saginaw for 62 years and moved to Wisconsin last year to be near family. My wife and I were staying at POR-Riverside in February and went with my son to a presentation on the first morning the BCV was shown. Loved the location and needless to say we both purchased a DVC Membership. Never consider owning a membership until that morning although we had vacationed at WDW since 1983. Our first trip is scheduled for September and then again in January 2003. We will try to make another trip in the fall of 2003 with the whole family…if I have enough points.

[Lars624]

Hi All- another Michigan family checking in........DH and I live in Brighton with our three kids. We have twins who are 13 (DS & DD), and a DS6. We've been going to WDW since our honeymoon in 1987 and finally this year for our 15th anniversary DH surprised me with DVC. :D
We're looking forward to our 1st trip home in February!
I am very familiar with some of the other MI locations...
Amy-I grew up in Redford around Beech & West Chicago
LisaR-We lived in Dearborn for the first 7 years we were married. I could list quite a few things I miss about living in Dearborn!

So glad to hear from all the Mi DVCers:earsgirl:

[Lars624]

As an afterthought...........I have friends who have been members for a few years that told me the lmembers had a meeting at Great Lakes Crossing a few years ago that they attended. They said it was fun........was anyone else there?

[DiznEeyore]

Lars: You grew up just a couple of miles away from where we live! Small world. :)

[iluvdisney]

Lars - dh and I were at that get together at Great Lakes Crossing - it was a lot of fun to meet other DISers and connect the faces with the names I've seen here - I am hoping that another will be in the making soon - I've lost touch with some - I do see some in chat once in a while.
Lars - you also grew up close to where I live now and DiznEeyore - you are also in my area - I'm off Ann Arbor Trail between Middlebelt and Inkster Roads.
"It's A Small World After All" :D

[LisaR]

Lars,
I miss the Brighton area so much. We lived in Howell for 10 years before moving back to Dearborn. At that time, Howell didn't have a Super Walmart, Meijers, etc. So, we always went to Brighton to shop, eat, etc. It is such a great area. However, when we first moved out there, it took my dh 45 minutes one way to drive to work. By the time we moved, it was taking him 1 1/2 hours one way on a good day! So, while everyone else was moving out of the city to Livingston County, we left the country for the city! I miss my 10 acres. However, my dh has a 5 minute drive to work, 15 minutes on a bad day!

Lisa

[LisaR]

There was a meet at Great Lakes Crossing. We were planning on going but one of our kids got sick and we couldn't make it. Maybe it is time to schedule another one!

Lisa

[redd45]

Does DVC wanna-be count. I've stayed at VWL and we'll be staying at BCV in Feb. DH and I go to WDW so he can relax and enjoy the restuarants. DD and I go to play at the parks.Susan

[Terry S]

redd45... Sure wannabes are welcome. We are a friendly bunch.

LisaR.... Most of my youth was spend in Dearborn. I actually graduated from Edsel Ford High School and I still work in Dearborn.

[sanddune]

Hi! We are a family of five. Three sons (11,8,4). We live in Westland.Hope to be moving to Northville soon. We own at VB,BWV,VWL,& BCV.

[Lars624]

Lisa-
I miss Buddy's Pizza, Westborn Market, and the Dearborn Farm Market just to name a few. I also miss the fireworks at the Homecoming!
Terry-
I bank at the DFCU right by your house & spend a lot of money at the Costco a mile or so away from you. DH works at 10 & Halstead.
I'm still in the Livonia area a lot because my folks still live at Inkster & 96.

[SCDizneyDawn]

I am a Temporary MI resident! We are here in Port Huron for at least 3 months for work. Anyone else from the Port Huron area? I would also love to attend a get together if you have one. We own at BWV and BCV.
Any fav spots to recomend to this new, temporary transplant? (we have already been to Mackinaw Island)?

[lizziepooh]

We are also from Northern Michigan just outside of Traverse City. DH and I just joined a couple months ago and will be going home to OKW in January with DD, SIL and 2 grandkids age 5 years and 5 months. We've been to Disney World 3 times in last 3 years. Stayed at All Star Movies twice and Disney Institute bungalows last.

[Lars624]

DizneyDawn-
I think that you should see Greenfield Village and/or The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn while you're here. That seems to be the place that all my relatives want to go to when they're here.

[mikesmom]

Grew up on the west side, pretty close to Redford (6 mile and Telegraph area). Went to Cass Tech, then Wayne State. Moved down to Oklahoma got married and haven't been back.

It's now me (Linda), DH Mike and DS Mike (19). We own at BWV.

[DisneyFanLisa]

What? Am I the ONLY UP-er??? I'm just outside of Iron Mountain, north of Wisconsin. Anybody else up here? Technically, I'm not a dvc'r, my brother is. DH and I go on HIS points! :)

[travelbug]

Hi, SCDizneyDawn! Welcome to Michigan. Hope you enjoy it while you're here.

Another place you may want to go is Frankenmuth. Shop the shops, buy some Frankenmuth fudge, go to Bronner's Christmas store (humongous!), eat chicken dinner at Zehnder's or Bavarian Inn, etc. Fun and picturesque place to go. :D

[mickey1010]

Another Livonia resident checking in! We live at Plymouth & Farmington. My wife and I purchased at HH & BWV in 1999. No kids yet, but not too far in the future!

We just used our points to stay two nights at the Disneyland Hotel in Paris (We were in Europe for two weeks and had to get our Disney fix!). If you ever get the chance, stay there!! It takes exactly 30 seconds to walk to the gates of Disneyland Park, and about 3 minutes to Walt Disney Studios or Disney Village!!

[kamgen]

I helped organize the DVC meet at GLC. It was a lot of fun to meet people. Some of us even went to Rainforest Cafe for lunch after. :) GLC is a great place to meet!

Lizziepooh- we LOVE Traverse City and visit at least 3 times a year! :)


Wow, there are a lot of us! We might need to have another meet!

kamy :)

[Pinnie]

Hey there my Michigan friends!

I am a newbie here, as this is my first post. But I have been a lurcker here for a long time. We just returned from our first visit "home" at the BCVs. As most people on this board, we are thrilled with our DVC purchase and are on a mission to acquire more points! <G>

We live in Livonia, in the Farmington and 7 Mile road area. I am a teacher and my DH works in Auburn Hills. We are the proud parents of two sons. Our oldest just graduated from LTU with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and is on a quest to find a job. Our youngest is going into his third year at MSU to become a science teacher.

As I said, we just returned on Monday night from the BCVs. We had a few 'minor" problems while there. The DVD player wasn't connected properly, doorknobs on the closet fell off in our hands, the door lock on the master bathroom fell off and when our company went to turn on the lights in the second bedroom, there were no lightbulbs in the fixtures. All the problems were taken care of promptly.

We were in a dedicated 2 bedroom, room 378. The second bedroom had a bed and a pull out couch. We stopped by the model downstairs (room 108) and overheard the hostess telling some visitors that all dedicated 2 bedrooms have 2 beds in the second bedroom! Of course we corrected her <G>. We did have only a small balcony off the living room with a view of the parking lot. It was very quiet on the end, however.

We had a wonderful time, meeting with a great group of friends while there. We ate a Rose and Crown and found the food only so/so. We enjoyed a fantastic breakfast at Boma's with our group of 10 and then enjoyed a super dinner at the Yachtsman Steak House with a great server named Michael. He was very attentive and friendly!

I already have a studio booked for next Easter and am going to combine my points with a friend for a visit in August 2003 at OKW. We are anxiously looking forward to that visit because it will coincide with the Drum Corp Finals that will be held at the Citrus Bowl there in 03.

Our other interests include DCI and you will find us next week in Indianapolis at the RCA Dome for a competition there and then we'll be in Madison, Wisconsin for DCI finals Aug 11!

Pin.......
Remember the Magic

[Terry S]

Wow Pinnie we are neighbors! I am South of 7 mile between Newburgh and Levan. Welcome to the DIS! Glad you had a great trip.

[iluvdisney]

WOW - it is amazing to me how many DVC- Michigan people are from the same area - don't worry I won't sing but...."It's A Small World"......

[disneydiz]

Hi! We are a family of three from Northville (son is 11). We own at BWV. Sanddune, you will love living in Northville. Its great.

[TrudyZ]

Another Michigander checking in!

We live about 6 miles north of Dexter (Webster Township) on 11 acres. Dexter is outside of Ann Arbor.

We are both transplants: my husband is orginally from Blaine, Minnesota and I am from Western Pennsylvania.

We have one daughter, who is three. We purchased our first contract, an OKW resale, in June of 2001 and just closed on an OKW add on. We try and get there twice a year (spring and fall); and have made 3 trips so far with a fourth planned for early December.

Lars624, I think you and I are the closest "neighbors" so far. Did you see me at the Brighton 4th of July parade??!

LisaR, my husband works in Dearborn, he's an engineer at Ford. He hasn't started to grumble about the drive yet, but he leaves pretty early in the morning!

TerryS and Pinnie, I still get my hair cut in Livonia at 7/Farmington area. I used to live in Northville, and some habits are hard to break!

Hope you guys are all having fun at the Ann Arbor Art Fair! It's great, except for those of us who work in town (I'm at U of M)--for us, it is a sea of madness!

Trudy

[Grotto]

My wife and I live in Ann Arbor, MI, though by this time next year, it will probably be somewhere in FL. We bought at the BCV in Feb, as soon as they went on sale (we were actually getting ready to buy at BWV when they announced the BCV - you know what they say, buy where you want to stay the most!).

[mouseclick1]

We are a family of 4 in Southfield, with 2 boys (11 & 12). We own at BWV and HH, and just returned home from our first BWV trip!

[PennyRoberts]

Hello from a former Michigan resident and former DVC'er (had to sell our points at VWL for financial reasons). I grew up and still have family in the Camden (tri-state) area. I lived and worked a couple of summers between Ludington and Traverse City. Every year at about this time I get really homesick for there.

I've been in Iowa for 20 years now.

I've lurked on this board for a long time now, but decided that this would be a good thread to finally join in.

Penny

[BrerMom]

Welcome, PennyRoberts!

We're from Kalamazoo with three kids. We hope DVC is in our future! :D

[UpnorthPooh]

Hi from a DIS Lurker and DVC Wanna-be

Just wanted to chime in from Alpena in northeastern MI

We have rented points for a visit to OKW in Oct./Nov.
with a secret hope to convince DW to become members,
keep your fingers crossed.

DisneyFan Lisa- My family is from Powers, not far from Iron Mt.
I guess that makes me a all most a Up-er.:D

[Lars624]

Penny-My closest friend growing up had a weekend home in Camden that her parents eventually retired in. They finally sold it about 10 years ago when her Dad pased away and she moved her mom back here. Her brother and his family still live there.

[DisneyFanLisa]

Hey, UpNorthPooh! I don't feel quite so lonely now.... ;)

DisneyFan Lisa- My family is from Powers, not far from Iron Mt.
I guess that makes me a all most a Up-er.

[WDWDad]

I always wonder what happened to all the West Michigan DVCers. We are a family of five from Zeeland, MI. I know of two other families from our town who are DVC members. We purchased in 97 and have purchased two add ons since. We typically go once in the Fall, and then again in March. Can't wait for our next trip this November!

upnorthpooh - my best friend from college is a County Commishioner from the city of Alpena (Mike Nunneley) Have you meet him? I keep hoping we can arrange a trip together. I took our other college room mates family with us last year.

[DiznEeyore]

I just had to jump back in and say we lived in Alpena for two years while I was in high school. I'm willing to bet, WDWDad, that UpnorthPooh knows Mike Nunneley (boy, that last name sounds familiar!). Everyone knows everyone there -- at least that's how it was 15 years ago; goodness knows things can change, but I don't think Alpena's grown that much. Can't say for sure -- since the day we left, I've never gone back.

UpnorthPooh -- does the scent of Abitibi still linger in the air? ;)

[UpnorthPooh]

WDWDad- I do not know Mike, like DiznEeyore said everybody in Alpena knows everybody but we a new here. Alpena is one of more then a few towns in Michigan that work has taken us. I actually grew up in Gaylord. I do hope you get a chance to take Mike and his family to WDW, Im sure they would love it.

DiznEeyore- The scent of Abitibi is still hanging around, it has been a tough summer. The only thing different is that Abitibi has changed hands three or four times since you have left.

[Lars624]

Upnorthpooh-
I'm starting to be a little familiar with Gaylord because my sister moved to Lewiston and Gaylord is the closest place to go for shopping. I really like that area alot. I've spent some time in Alpena too because my inlaws have 120 acres in Harrisville and Alpena is the closest town there.

[UpnorthPooh]

Lars624-
Im glad you have enjoyed the Gaylord area, it is one of my favorites but Im a little biased.

I have been to the Brighton area, the co. I work for has warehouse there, but I have seen little out side of that building.

[iluvdisney]

Hey everyone - there's going to be a DIS meet in the Battle Creek area - here's a link - I'm planning to attend and it would be great to meet any or all of you -

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=234629

If my link doesn't work - you can find it on the CB.

[Terry S]

Okay, for those of us in Livonia, Westland, Novi, Northville, Redford.... How far is the meet for us? How long will it take to get there?

[Lars624]

I think it's a couple hour trip. I'm planning to check a map later this week & I'll let you know.

[DiznEeyore]

Originally posted by UpnorthPooh
WDWDad- I do not know Mike, like DiznEeyore said everybody in Alpena knows everybody but we a new here. Alpena is one of more then a few towns in Michigan that work has taken us. I actually grew up in Gaylord.
UpnorthPooh: Just had to add that I was *born* in Gaylord. My step-grandma still lives there (grandpa passed away a year ago) so we visit a few times a year. Boy, has it grown!!

[iluvdisney]

For those of you in the Livonia area, I live in Westland - on the border of Redford and Livonia and according to mapquest it will take me about 2 hours to get to the meet - just a little over 100 miles - so I'm planning to go.

[Terry S]

Thanks Lars, there is a lot of us from this area! I heard the last one was a Great Lakes Crossing, I wouldn't have minded the hour drive there at all.

Does anyone know if this is a family thing? Kids invited?

[Lars624]

It's at a mall. My DD is planning to come but I'm not sure about the boys. My DH can't go but I have a friend who is a DVC member that was at the GLC one and she & her daughter are goning to come along.

[Terry S]

Thanks iluvdisney. I am going to talk to my husband when he gets home and see what we have planned. Would love to meet some DISers and DVCers.

[Pinnie]

Would LOVE to go to Battle Creek, but another trip just isn't in the plans right now. We are in the final weeks of Drum Corp season and are heading down to Indianapolis this weekend and then to Madison, Wisconsin for finals Aug 10 - 12. I have to return to teaching Aug. 15.

Maybe in the fall, those of us in the Livonia, Redford, Westland, Novi, etc. area could arrange a "mini meet" at Buddy's Pizza or somewhere. I wouldn't mind organizing it as long as it would be on a Friday or Saturday evening!

Pinnie
remember the magic

[Terry S]

Would love to have a local meet too Pin.... Maybe we should do it at a bigger place though just in case everyone does want to come? The theme seems to be to meet at malls, maybe this is a good idea since everyone knows where they are and they are usually close to freeways. How about the new food court at 12 Oaks Mall? It is a pretty good size! We could do one the following month, maybe mid Sept. How is Sept 14th for everyone?

[LisaR]

Terry,
I like that idea! Sept. 14th would work for us.

Lisa

[Pinnie]

Sounds good, Terry!!!!

I just saw that food court yesterday when I was up at 12 Oaks! It has been ahwile since I have been there.

If this turns out to be good for everyone, I will be there!

pin
remember the magic

[sanddune]

I would love to meet everyone from our local area! The 12 Oaks Mall is good. I can't come on Sep. 14. Hope everyone has a fun meet. (We will be docking from a seven day cruise that day !! Hope to be home on the 15th.)

[Lars624]

Terry thats a great idea!!! I'll be available to go to 12 oaks anytime you guys decide. Let me know! I'm there fairly often anyway.:p

[allforpooh]

Terry,

Count us in, just let me know when. Even though we are farther away about 2hrs we would love to come. We are not able to make the Battle Creek Meet due to the Greenville Danish Festival that weekend, but want to meet other DVCers'.

Denise

[BOBinMI]

Hi All,
If you end up meeting at 12 Oaks my DW, DD, DS and I would love to meet everone. We don't farlive from there. We just bought DVC last year and have not been home yet. We decided to do a 7 day cruise and JUST LOVED IT! We will be going home next year. Home is VWL.

[Pinnie]

Looks like we have quite a MI DVC gathering in the offing! I am getting excited!!!


pin
remember the magic

[iluvdisney]

If I am not on the road, I'll be there - plans are for a trip in September but not exactly sure when.

[#1Mouse]

Hi Michigan Neighbors
I have been lurking for the past few months. We will become DVC members next week!!!! :Pinkbounc We purchased a resale at OKW. We orginally were going to look for 150-200 points, but after reading all the posts on this board we ended up buying 310!!!!!! Closing wasn't suppose to be until Aug 16, but we got all the paperwork in the mail today, wanting signatures and money by July 30th!!!!!!

We (myself, DH, 3-DD's, DS) are from Macomb Township (that's north of Warren & Sterling Hgts). We would love to get together with other DVC members - will there be more concrete plans regarding the meet at 12 Oaks (that is the mall in Novi isn't it?).

Gail

[Lars624]

Hi #1 mouse & Congratulations! My family & I just joined this May and are planning our first DVC trip in Feb.
12 oaks is the mall in Novi. It's at 96 & Novi Rd. I would assume you would take 696 to 96 and then you're practically there! Hope to see you there!:p

[Pinnie]

Congrats #1 Mouse and Welcome Home

We bought at BCVs in March and already have gone "home"!

I hope to see you at 12 Oaks.

Have we set a time yet????


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[Belle and Rella's Dad]

I just got back from Mackinaw Island, and after being gone 10 days I can't believe how big this post has got. It is great to see all the DVCers from Michigan. I think the idea of a meet is great at 12 oaks, but the 14th is my 11 year anniversary and we are going away. If there is a change the 15th would work perfect, because we have to pick up our children in Canton, if not I hope you all have a great time and maybe we will see some of you at WDW in late Sept.

Belle and Rella's Dad
Abby born 3-8-02

BCV Sept 27- Oct 6

[Peter_noPan]

I just thought I would add my name to the list of Michigan members.

We are from Shelby Twp. and were at Great Lakes Crossing for the last gathering.

[yepod]

Mid Michigan DIS meet is on!
We will be meeting on Saturday, August 17th at Battle Creek (Lakeview Square Mall) food court! I94 Exit 98 (mall just south of the highway).
Come one, come all!

Right now looking at a 12 or 1 PM start!

Would love to have DVCers join in!

Link to meet post (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=234629&perpage=15&pagenumber=1)

[Lars624]

I think that we should set a firm date for the Novi meet in September. It seems like there are a lot of people interested in attending. Either the 14th or the 15th would be okay with me. It seems like we've had some people say they were busy the 14th but available on the 15th. Anyone have any thoughts?:confused:

[Pinnie]

Either day is fine with me!!!!


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[GrimGhost]

I'm Patrick and also a lurker, I love this site and do benefit from it often. I am AP holder , DVC member since 2000. I have two boys and have been to WDW every year(sometimes twice) since 1988.

[GB]

Hello! I am Gina, from Holly. I bought into BWV in 2000 (I should of done it way earlier), then added on at VWL in 2001. I just love my DVC membership and can't think of a better place to take my son for vacation. We are planning our December trip now. It sounds like there is going to be so many new things for us to do for the holiday season. I can't wait!

Gina

[Fire14]

I'm orignally from Holland, MIhome of the ever famous Tulip festival. I have been dragged away from home by a Buckeye who won my heart. Just wanted to say hi to everyone.

[Lars624]

Hi everyone-

Since it doesn't seem like anybody has a preference as to the September date how about we just say 9-14-02 at 12 Oaks Mall in Novi so that people can start making plans if they want to come. Leave a post if this is okay with you or not & if you're interested or not.

[Pinnie]

Sounds good to me! Count me and the DH in...

What time???

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remember the magic
DVC/BCV 2002

[Lars624]

What do you think.....about 1 or 1:30 at the food court or the Disney Store?

[#1Mouse]

September 14 Sounds good to us. It will be DH and myself and DD8 (if kids are invited).
Can't wait to meet all my new neighbors!!!!

[Lars624]

I plan on bringing my kids. They are 13, 13 & 6.

[Terry S]

We will be there too! Myself as well as my husband, DS 6 and DD 5. Thanks Lars for making a final decision! Sept. 14th at 1:00, do you think it would be easier at the DS so we can shop while people trickle in or at the food court? Either one is fine with me! I am just glad we have a date and time! Wooo Hoooo!

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

I am glad that you came up with a date and time, but we will be at the Michigan State vs. California football game that day (GO SPARTANS). Hope everyone has a great time and hope to see you down at WDW sometime in the future. I would have loved to have met everyone, since our first experience home will only be 13 days away from the 14th. Have a great time so that another will be planned in the future.

[bigdisneydaddy]

Checking in late, We are family of 4, 2 sons 12 and 9.
After staying at Dixie Landings in Jan 1993 we were hooked. We stayed on property at the moderates until 1999 when we joined DVC. We are members at Boardwalk with a small add on at Wilderness Lodge.
Unfortunately WDW has become an addiction. The "fixes" dont last as long as in the beginning ! We are now up to twice yearly and I still have withdrawal symptoms.

[prncssjas]

Hi there!! I don't post much anymore but I love LOVE LOVE DVC! It's just me, my DH and we now have our newest DVC member--our 2 month old son Jet! I can't wait to get him addicted to DVC too!!! ;) We own points at Vero Beach and look forward to buying many at the Beach Club. Can't wait to go again!

[prncssjas]

One more thing....we'll be there for the 12 Oaks Meet on 9-14! I can't wait. YEAH!!! :)

[yepod]

Bumping this back up to remind everyone it's this Saturday!

[iluvdisney]

lars has a post going on the DVC board for a headcount:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=259824

[mjstaceyuofm]

Late comer to the party....

Wife and I (along with 2 sons - 1 yo and 4 yo) own at OKW. Originally bought 150 points in '96 and added on an extra 80 in '99. We'd love to add more, but for now the 230 points works well for us...

[Nutts4DVC]

Hi!, Another late poster. I am from Manistique, Mi in Upper Michigan. (hello Disneyfanlisa)! I am originally from Grosse Pointe Woods, Mi. Moved up here with the family in 76'. We have owned DVC since 95'. We are going in January for 16 days at OKW, our home resort. We own 350 points. This will be our 5th visit as DVC'ers and my 8th trip.

Me and my DH are the parents of 8 yr old twin boys. They turn at Disney on the 17th of January!

We frequent Mackinac Island a couple times each summar, love it there. DH would move there if we could afford it!

Robin

[Lars624]

Hi Robin-
Nice to meet you!