Ok...another update from me.....
Nicole called me back since my last post. She explained she was working housekeeping today and the front desk didn't realize she was there.
She was nicer and more relaxed about the swap from our last conversation. I tried my best to put her mind at ease that we would handle this as smoothly as possible and she seemed very appreciative of that.
I ordered the chairs/umbrellas 5 min ago. Total was with shipping :
$276.86
Total I collected from you all :
$509.55
I was *thinking* about keeping aside maybe $80 as a reserve for any potential damages so we could replace anything if need be ? If u are all in agreement, this would still leave $150 tip for the CM (to purchase the fruit arrangements or whatever else u all might suggest).
So :
Collected total checks : $509.55
Less chair/umbrellas: $276.86
leaves : $232.69
damage reserve : $ 82.69
leave CM TIP : $ 150.00
If during the length of the swap, the reserve money is not needed/utilized, then that $82.69 will go as a final "thank you" to the CM's at the end of the swap.
If everyone is in agreement, that was my plan. If not, please let me know your thoughts.
tgan and dgaston.....the entire order was shipped in both your names at Nicole's recommendation. Shipping with this company appears to be quick, so I feel confident everything will be there for you upon your arrival. Tgan...since you get there first, just let them know there is another DIS'er arriving 2 days after you on Feb 15.
And, one more reminder.....there are many of us in the swap that check out the same day the next DIS'er checks in. Make arrangements please with those in front and behind you via PM's about the specific times the chairs will be returned to Bell Services. For example, Samamit is right before me on the list, but he is way before me so it won't be an issue when I pick up the chairs. But pinktales arrives the day I leave, so I will communicate with them as to when the chairs will be returned.
For those who have not ever been to VB, the Bell Service desk/room is in the lobby, and to the left of the front desk if you are looking straight at the desk (near elevators). This is where you go to pick up the chairs/umbrellas.....not the front desk. I think only tgan and dgaston may have to inquire at the front desk since you both are the initial swappers. Last swap, the chairs and umbrellas remained in your room for the duration of your stay. So we are not constantly going back and forth on a daily basis picking up and returning chairs. Don't think the CM's will appreciate that.
Thanks everyone......feels good for me to finally have placed the order !
Again....just for informational purposes (this is where I was thinking of ordering from) :
Edible Arrangements :
http://www.ediblearrangements.com/
For those wishing to add a little extra something to thank the CM's you can print these out :
http://www.tagrel.com/APP/CMCards.shtml
Thanks again......
Just got off the phone with MS...got our OVIR for 3 nights this August 23rd thru 25th! That's it! We're "official"!! WhooHOO! Dropping my check in the mail today Maria!!
Thank you for waiting for me!!!
But on the bright side going to VB 
