2006 DVC Member Cruise - SSMC06 - October 22, 2006 Part 3

[Stitch#1]

Stacy, have fun at camp. I know you will! See how I can say that with confidence since your going and I'll be in my nice, air conditioned villa in Hilton Head.

Oh sure just rub it in why don't ya.
I know I'll have fun. We had a good time at Camporee and we just go withn the flow so everything will be good!

 

[Stitch#1]

Pixie dust for Chris. Hope all goes well with the surgery.

Tom had another biopsy yesterday and happy to say there were no signs of the tumor. This was his second follow-up since surgery last October and the doctor said he can now follow-up once a year for the next five years.

Yea what good news!!

 

[Stitch#1]

Hi everyone!! Chris is home from the hospital with his painkillers and antibiotics. He's still a tad groggy and sore, but he's doing well.

Thanks for all the pixie dust!!!

So glad to hear that. Hope he relaxes and doesn't do things to soon and create problems.

 

[ohanafamily]

Firdt of all, AMY, GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!

The question is "contagious with WHAT?"

If it's viral meningitis, then the only action necessary is that you be alert for the signs and symptoms of meningitis (headache, stiff neck, fever, nausea)....
There IS NO PREVENTATIVE MEASURES to take for viral meningitis exposure. If your health dept passes out prophylactic antibiotics for a viral meningitis exposure than SOMEONE needs to educate them about CDC guidelines.

Now, if the person turns out to have BACTERIAL meningitis, all bets are off, but then they'll probably want to determine your level of exposure.

Too many people create a sense of panic when they hear the word "meningitis." What needs to be determined is the TYPE of meningitis and THEN CDC guidelines should be followed.

off soapbox now.

I think you misunderstood me; My Dr. told me not to worry. If there was something to worry about, the health department would have notified us and taken the apropriate actions...


Todd&Cheryl...We too were bitten last quarter. The last few weeks haven't been so great either. I guess this is a good topic for dinner conversation...

 

[WDWLVR]

Amy - glad to hear that Chris is home. Here's hoping that he mends up quickly as is back to his old self.

 

[rsschneck]

I thought so, I am not fond of them credit wise.

Glad to hear we are not the only ones who "lost" money.

I also am interested in the service, we've been considering one of the flat rate financial planners. I'd like to get out of this apartment and into a house closer to either Longwood or Disney.

Thats all my babbling for now
Cheryl

I know my IRA's lost some last quarter. We try not to look @ DH's 401k because it goes up and down and it really does not matter for us right now. He is well diversified with his 401k portfolio. Now since I quit my last job I have been in the process of rolling over my 401k into traditional Roth IRA's that are different than the IRA's I have now. My original IRA's are high risk and we are going for moderate risk this time around. DH and I have some Roth IRA's that we are going to transfer into something else. We use an Ameriprise Financial Planner (my sister worked for American Express before babies and she knows most of the financial planners in our area).

Good luck!

 

[cherylp3]

Amy: Glad to hear that Chris is home and ok.

David: Cool, hopefully this was just a fluke quarter for all of us.

 

[crzy4dals]

Amy,

Glad to hear Chris is home and doing well....

 

[ohiominnie]

Haven't checked my balances yet but I think the 2nd quarter ended with the market down due to a whole slew of stuff.

Karen - I'd love more information on that service when Mike has some time!

Gosh, I wish I knew more. Mike doesn't really know anything except his name is Edward Sommer and he works at a consulting firm in a suburb of Columbus. His statements say "nationwide.com" on them, but he thinks that is where his 401K is.....that's not where this guy is.

Sorry I'm not more help.

 

[#1Mouse]

Glad Chris is home! Hope he's feeling better really soon!

 

[ohiominnie]

I think you misunderstood me; My Dr. told me not to worry. If there was something to worry about, the health department would have notified us and taken the apropriate actions...

Yes, I did. Sorry. We just deal with this type of thing on a weekly basis here.

For example.... The moms who call Mike after hours and demand he call something in b/c they KNOW their child has (fill in the disease here)

We have some nasty strains of resistant bugs out there from the overuse of antibiotics. And it's hard when ppl want them doled out like candy.

I did misunderstand you and I'm sorry.

 

[chipscinderelly]

Gosh, I wish I knew more. Mike doesn't really know anything except his name is Edward Sommer and he works at a consulting firm in a suburb of Columbus. His statements say "nationwide.com" on them, but he thinks that is where his 401K is.....that's not where this guy is.

Sorry I'm not more help.

No problem we'll figure something out!

 

[BCVOwner2002]

I also will add that Mike just told me his account lost about $5,000 this last quarter, but he's not really concerned. He said "you go into this for the long haul."

So if WE lost, and YOU lost....maybe something was up.

Count me in as a loser last quarter. Lost much more than I put in. I had the same though as Mike but I hope the long haul starts bringing in more money! Annmarie

 

[IleneF]

First, glad Chris' surgery went well. Tried to email from work but was unable to.

Annmarie, I tried to PM you too from work and the work computer wasn't cooperating. I FINALLY got my arrangements for the Gathering. It seems that DVC is not real organized to do this and it's quite a confusing process,
I finally wound up after two days and several CM's getting a confirmation number and being verified as "booked" on the fireworks cruise as it is called.
I think there is still room so just be persistent! Hope you can get through to them...sheesh!

 

[rsschneck]

First, glad Chris' surgery went well. Tried to email from work but was unable to.

Annmarie, I tried to PM you too from work and the work computer wasn't cooperating. I FINALLY got my arrangements for the Gathering. It seems that DVC is not real organized to do this and it's quite a confusing process,
I finally wound up after two days and several CM's getting a confirmation number and being verified as "booked" on the fireworks cruise as it is called.
I think there is still room so just be persistent! Hope you can get through to them...sheesh!

I am going to call tomorrow for Annmarie. I had to work a few days and figured it would be no problem for MS to add a couple more families. Our boat has to be about full now because we have a lot of us going!

 

[rsschneck]

Also - while playing around on the Disney Cruise site I was able to fill out all our forms today so all we have to do is sign the consent form and bring our passports with us. It's getting so real now!

Thanks Julie! I filled out our forms too

 

[fireplug]

Big storms here this morning. Wind, thunder, lightening and rain. Hopefully this will cool it off here for a while.

Count me amongst the 2nd quarter losers also

Good thoughts and prayers on Chris healing quickly!


SQuid

 

[cgcw]

Big storms here this morning. Wind, thunder, lightening and rain. Hopefully this will cool it off here for a while.

Storms are still coming through. Lightening woke me up about 4 a.m. Looks like it's going to be ongoing a good part of the day. It's definately a stay home day for me & my crew.

Steve, it seems like your area usually gets the brunt of the storm. Stay safe.

 

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone. Yep storms coming through. Stay safe and dry!


Filling out the forms online make check-in a breeze. The only form you won't have online is the Bahamas immigration form. You'll get that with your documents.

 

[WDWLVR]

Time for another round of GTKYKFC - This time we'll focus on the cruise itself and your time before and after.


1) How are you getting to FL (fly, drive, already live there)?

2) Are you planning on attending the Saturday afternoon DIS meet?

3) How are you getting to the cruise (rental car, own car, Disney transportation)?

4) How many days before the cruise are you getting in and are you doing WDW?

5) How many days after the cruise are you staying in the area and are you doing WDW?

6) This one is for DVC if they are reading - do you hope the ship backs in, pulls in, or does it different each of the two days?