2006 DVC Member Cruise - SSMC06 - October 22, 2006

[Diana Lyn]

Yes we survived!!
Luckily the weather was good and sprinkled just a little one day and started to rain hard just after we had the cars all packed to leave on Saturday.
Nick completed 5 merit badges at camp and has 2 partials to complete (hopefully before school starts). So if the stars align up right for our first Court of Honors after school starts he should get his First class rank and 7 merit badges!
It was funny because it was the last day and he was at his Fishing MB session and still needed to catch at least one fish to earn the merit badge, well that was the only day I went to watch him ('cause he hates when I do that), well there was only like 5 minutes left before they had to go to there next session and doesn't he catch 2 fish! It was funny because it took a couple of minutes to catch the first fish and it was a little guy. Well they got him off the hook and back into the pond and the worm was still on the hook so Nick cast again and barely a minute later he is pulling up another fish that was about a foot long. Luckily I had my camera and got a few pics!!

Yeah Nick!!!

So are any of you sorority girls watching Greek on ABC Family? I have to admit, it's my new guilty pleasure.

 

[#1Mouse]

Yes we survived!!
Luckily the weather was good and sprinkled just a little one day and started to rain hard just after we had the cars all packed to leave on Saturday.
Nick completed 5 merit badges at camp and has 2 partials to complete (hopefully before school starts). So if the stars align up right for our first Court of Honors after school starts he should get his First class rank and 7 merit badges!
It was funny because it was the last day and he was at his Fishing MB session and still needed to catch at least one fish to earn the merit badge, well that was the only day I went to watch him ('cause he hates when I do that), well there was only like 5 minutes left before they had to go to there next session and doesn't he catch 2 fish! It was funny because it took a couple of minutes to catch the first fish and it was a little guy. Well they got him off the hook and back into the pond and the worm was still on the hook so Nick cast again and barely a minute later he is pulling up another fish that was about a foot long. Luckily I had my camera and got a few pics!!

Welcome back - glad you had better weather than the last trip.....hmmmm, or was that Cindy's trip that it poured rain the whole time?

Way to go Nick on catching 2 fish - see moms do have magical powers, even over

 

[cgcw]

Yes we survived!!
Luckily the weather was good and sprinkled just a little one day and started to rain hard just after we had the cars all packed to leave on Saturday.
Nick completed 5 merit badges at camp and has 2 partials to complete (hopefully before school starts). So if the stars align up right for our first Court of Honors after school starts he should get his First class rank and 7 merit badges!
It was funny because it was the last day and he was at his Fishing MB session and still needed to catch at least one fish to earn the merit badge, well that was the only day I went to watch him ('cause he hates when I do that), well there was only like 5 minutes left before they had to go to there next session and doesn't he catch 2 fish! It was funny because it took a couple of minutes to catch the first fish and it was a little guy. Well they got him off the hook and back into the pond and the worm was still on the hook so Nick cast again and barely a minute later he is pulling up another fish that was about a foot long. Luckily I had my camera and got a few pics!!

Way to go, Nick!!

5 merit badges and 2 partials!!! What was that you & Jeff were saying that you couldn't believe Cameron got 8. Looks like Nick is giving him a run for his money. Awesome!!!!

 

[MaryJ]

Yeah Nick!!!

So are any of you sorority girls watching Greek on ABC Family? I have to admit, it's my new guilty pleasure.

Way to go Nick!

I wasn't a sorority girl, but Dana is, and I have been watching it. And you're right, it IS a guilty pleasure.

 

[chipscinderelly]

Sorority girl checking in - fyi unless you resigned your membership you are all still sorority girls - and no, I'm not watching as I am pretty sure it paints the entire greek system in a negative light rather than the positive, philanthropic light we actually create today (or atleast the sororities do). I'm sure it's hilarious, but I just can't do it, in fact, I hope they take it off the air. How is showing hazing a "family" show? It's illegal in almost all states and do we need to give these people any more ideas?

Just my 0.02

 

[chipscinderelly]

Yes we survived!!
Luckily the weather was good and sprinkled just a little one day and started to rain hard just after we had the cars all packed to leave on Saturday.
Nick completed 5 merit badges at camp and has 2 partials to complete (hopefully before school starts). So if the stars align up right for our first Court of Honors after school starts he should get his First class rank and 7 merit badges!
It was funny because it was the last day and he was at his Fishing MB session and still needed to catch at least one fish to earn the merit badge, well that was the only day I went to watch him ('cause he hates when I do that), well there was only like 5 minutes left before they had to go to there next session and doesn't he catch 2 fish! It was funny because it took a couple of minutes to catch the first fish and it was a little guy. Well they got him off the hook and back into the pond and the worm was still on the hook so Nick cast again and barely a minute later he is pulling up another fish that was about a foot long. Luckily I had my camera and got a few pics!!

WAY TO GO NICK!!!!

 

[Diana Lyn]

Sorority girl checking in - fyi unless you resigned your membership you are all still sorority girls - and no, I'm not watching as I am pretty sure it paints the entire greek system in a negative light rather than the positive, philanthropic light we actually create today (or atleast the sororities do). I'm sure it's hilarious, but I just can't do it, in fact, I hope they take it off the air. How is showing hazing a "family" show? It's illegal in almost all states and do we need to give these people any more ideas?

Just my 0.02

Have you seen it? I think it paints a pretty good picture in comparision to other shows/movies that have been out. There really isn't any hazing at all....actually the pledges are just lounging around the house, some do run errands but it's nothing drastic. I was like---wow they just let the pledges move right in!! There is a bit of drinking in it, but the one kid pledging opted to go back to his room to study and no one made fun of him for doing it. That stuck out in my mind, because I was thinking wow--that's a message they're sending out to people.

 

[chipscinderelly]

Have you seen it? I think it paints a pretty good picture in comparision to other shows/movies that have been out. There really isn't any hazing at all....actually the pledges are just lounging around the house, some do run errands but it's nothing drastic. I was like---wow they just let the pledges move right in!! There is a bit of drinking in it, but the one kid pledging opted to go back to his room to study and no one made fun of him for doing it. That stuck out in my mind, because I was thinking wow--that's a message they're sending out to people.

No and I don't plan to see it. I actually signed a petition this summer at our National Convention to have the show removed from the air. I'm sure it's hilarious, it just strikes to close and all it will take is one big issue on a greek campus this fall and I'm sure the show will turn. I would like to watch it... lol... but I can't go back on that conviction.

 

[#1Mouse]

We're on the road again, headed to North Carolina to help Dawn get settled in at her new home for the next 2 years.

It will be a quick trip - we should be back Saturday night sometime.

 

[Diana Lyn]

We're on the road again, headed to North Carolina to help Dawn get settled in at her new home for the next 2 years.

It will be a quick trip - we should be back Saturday night sometime.

Have a fun and safe trip!!

Good luck to Dawn on starting her new adventure!!

 

[fireplug]

We're on the road again, headed to North Carolina to help Dawn get settled in at her new home for the next 2 years.

It will be a quick trip - we should be back Saturday night sometime.

Have a great time and come home safe and sound!

Squid

 

[rsschneck]

I have been lurking lately since Summer seems to be going by so quickly. I hope everyone's summer has been fabulous! Ours has been nice and busy!!!! I just purchased the new iPhone and will be taking my first Apple class tomorrow on all the features and how to work it! I have figured out a lot of things but I am having a hard time getting my work email account because it is through msn. I don't want to switch my email if I don't have to so we will see if they can show me how to access it easily. The iPhone is really cool! AT & T service is okay!

Anyone going down to WDW prior to SSmember cruise 07. We have booked a CRAZY quick trip from the West Coast for 3 nights! Yes, we are taking a red-eye out after work and arrive on the 17th of October for 3 nights! So, if there are any DISmeets or anything going on during that time I hope we can fit it into our busy schedule while we are down. We wanted to go to MNSSHP again this year because we had a blast last year! Anyone else going?

 

[cgcw]

We're on the road again, headed to North Carolina to help Dawn get settled in at her new home for the next 2 years.

It will be a quick trip - we should be back Saturday night sometime.

safe travels!

I'm on the road this weekend to Michigan with Cameron & the Boy Scouts. Maybe I'll see you along the way.





We went to Disney's Doorway To Dreams last night at our local mall. We saw Tina & Tim, Tina's girls and Tim's Dad. The VAKL model is beautiful. We didn't leave the mall until after 10 p.m. All the stores were closed by the time we headed to the models. They provided us with complimentary beverages (even the good stuff ) and a dinner buffet. We walked in thinking that we were not going to add on, but then the idea of having an even number of points occurred to us (we now have 482 -- who has 482 points? ). The incentive package they offered sounds like a very good deal. We now have 6 days remaining to make our final decision as to whether we go ahead with an add on or not.

They gave us a bag of goodies on the way out. Walker's favorite was putting the blinking "Doorway to Dreams" pins on each of the Mickey ears which were in the gift bags. Imagine driving home with those flashing, it's a wonder I didn't pull over, thinking Officer Friendly (or Curt ) was behind me.


Tina & Tim, what did you decide about doing an add on? We saw you snickering over there waiting your turn with a Guide.

 

[Diana Lyn]

safe travels!

I'm on the road this weekend to Michigan with Cameron & the Boy Scouts. Maybe I'll see you along the way.





We went to Disney's Doorway To Dreams last night at our local mall. We saw Tina & Tim, Tina's girls and Tim's Dad. The VAKL model is beautiful. We didn't leave the mall until after 10 p.m. All the stores were closed by the time we headed to the models. They provided us with complimentary beverages (even the good stuff ) and a dinner buffet. We walked in thinking that we were not going to add on, but then the idea of having an even number of points occurred to us (we now have 482 -- who has 482 points? ). The incentive package they offered sounds like a very good deal. We now have 6 days remaining to make our final decision as to whether we go ahead with an add on or not.

They gave us a bag of goodies on the way out. Walker's favorite was putting the blinking "Doorway to Dreams" pins on each of the Mickey ears which were in the gift bags. Imagine driving home with those flashing, it's a wonder I didn't pull over, thinking Officer Friendly (or Curt ) was behind me.


Tina & Tim, what did you decide about doing an add on? We saw you snickering over there waiting your turn with a Guide.

Complimentary drinks??? That would have been enough to get me there!!

 

[cgcw]

Complimentary drinks??? That would have been enough to get me there!!

Still enough time to call and make an appointment for today or tomorrow. What's a short drive to Chicago when free drinks are involved.

I think their ploy may have been to make sure everyone was relaxed by the time they were WOW'd with the models.

 

[Diana Lyn]

Still enough time to call and make an appointment for today or tomorrow. What's a short drive to Chicago when free drinks are involved.

I think their ploy may have been to make sure everyone was relaxed by the time they were WOW'd with the models.

Rats--my only DINGs today are for Detroit, Little Rock, Phoenix and St. Louis!!! Round trip to Chicago would be $400---think of all the drinks I could buy with $400.

 

[crzy4dals]

Cindy,

What great deal did they offer you?
The rooms are amazing.... that is what sold us.... 2 bathrooms!!!!! in the 1 bedroom.

Welcome to the neighborhood.

 

[Stitch#1]

We're on the road again, headed to North Carolina to help Dawn get settled in at her new home for the next 2 years.

It will be a quick trip - we should be back Saturday night sometime.

Safe travels! Hope you get to do a little sightseeing while your there!!

We are off to a Renaisance Festival this weekend out by Syracuse. We are gong with good friends but it won't exactly be the same as going somewhere with my Dis friends!!!

 

[Stitch#1]

We went to Disney's Doorway To Dreams last night at our local mall. We saw Tina & Tim, Tina's girls and Tim's Dad. The VAKL model is beautiful. We didn't leave the mall until after 10 p.m. All the stores were closed by the time we headed to the models. They provided us with complimentary beverages (even the good stuff ) and a dinner buffet. We walked in thinking that we were not going to add on, but then the idea of having an even number of points occurred to us (we now have 482 -- who has 482 points? ). The incentive package they offered sounds like a very good deal. We now have 6 days remaining to make our final decision as to whether we go ahead with an add on or not.

They gave us a bag of goodies on the way out. Walker's favorite was putting the blinking "Doorway to Dreams" pins on each of the Mickey ears which were in the gift bags. Imagine driving home with those flashing, it's a wonder I didn't pull over, thinking Officer Friendly (or Curt ) was behind me.

Oh Boy!!!
Drinks!!!! Food!!!! AND a Goodie Bag!!!!
I think I would like the goodie bag best. Not that a nice drink wouldn't be nice .......but I admit I love mystery goodie bags! It's almost like being a kid at christmas where you can't wait to see what's under the wrapping!

 

[cgcw]

Cindy,

What great deal did they offer you?
The rooms are amazing.... that is what sold us.... 2 bathrooms!!!!! in the 1 bedroom.

Welcome to the neighborhood.

It was weird to see the models, because they are very different from Hilton Head, yet, they had a feel of Hilton Head to us for some reason. I'm not sure why that is, maybe the size because size wise, they are very much comparable to the villas at Hilton Head.

The bathroom in the 1 bedroom was big. Walker climbed into the bathtub and claimed "I'll sleep here" while Gary was drooling over the shower. But....what fascinated Walker more was the fact that they used that foam-stuff in the toilets so that no one had the urge to use any of them. I just hope Walker doesn't decide to try that trick at home.

For us, we thought we'd round up to an even 600 points (unless you ask Gary, who is thinking that may not be enough) so the incentive is in the 110 or more points category. Here's a picture I copied from over on the DVC Community Board:

So, for us, we'll have a $944 credit and an additional 118 points to be used by the end of 2008. Although we have no plans as of today of what to do with those points, I'm sure we'll figure something out.


We still haven't decided if this is a go. I'm going away for the weekend with the Boy Scouts to MI, so we'll have to make a decision Sunday when I get home. I'm not sure why we're dragging our feed, maybe because we know that we won't be able to get into the Mall before Monday night anyway.



Stacy, as far as the goodies, we received Mickey Ears, pins, blinky pins, buttons and this canvas type thing that is made to hang on a doorknob. It's kind of cute, with different pockets and a spot to hang your keys from it. All of the merchandise has Disney's Doorway to Dreams on it. My favorite, favorite item, though, were these magnet clips. Huge clips, strong magnets, perfect for our refrigerator which has anything and everything important hanging on it.



I went into this event thinking that it was going to be a very hard sell and we were so pleasantly surprised that it was anything but that. We recognized CM's that we didn't even know we'd recognize, one even from Hilton Head in the early years of us going there. They were all very friendly and never gave us the rushed feeling whatsoever. When we walked out into the mall to see that all the stores were closed, we were so surprised that it was actually that late because we had no idea so much time had passed. They even had an area for the kids with toys and movies playing, which was a nice touch.

For some reason, they feel that the Chicagoland area is a big market for DVC. I guess we're lucky to live here for that at least.