8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #5

[m&m's mom]

I just got a phone call from Chase about my Disney Visa card - apparently someone has gotten ahold of the number and has made over $600 in charges over the last 2 days. They are reversing all the charges, contacting the 3 credit bureaus, closing the account and issuing me new cards. I'm going to have to review the statement for our other accounts to make sure there aren't any fraudulent charges on them as well and pull a credit report to see if there are any accounts that have been opened recently. Does it never end?

Yeah - but more importantly- do you get to keep the 6 reward $ for the $600 charge

 

[m&m's mom]

Here are a couple of pictures from my rental cleanup.
And she called the police that I was throwing away her "valuables".

At least it is cleaned out now. Now to just repair it.

That is disgusting! Did you have to kick them out or was their lease up? I have been watching way too much Judge Alex. I am constantly surprised how laws favor tenants.

 

[discruiser]

Who did you order from? I got mine from GradysMom. Really nice too. Shocked by how fast it came too.

That's who we got it from too. I really like it too.

Also got some fish extender gifts to give out. Come on August!

Glad you were pleased with them...I ordered 2 from her last week. Haven't gotten them yet, though.

Kim

 

[luvmy3sons]

Thought I'd share some spring with you all.

The magnolias are really pretty this year. Sometimes a frost will get them.

I love your pictures! Spring is one of my favorite seasons. The flowers and trees blooming! I love it!! It's so pretty. Plus it reminds me that summer is on it's way.

 

[tom31b]

Okay....This is realy Cheryl(MICMSE2003). i AM AT DAUGHTERS HOUSE FOR THE DAY. Naturally went shopping and found $20.00 fancy childrens hoodies for $2.97. Not too bad but that was it at Penneys.

Unless you book a non-refundable rate, keep checking, it may get better, they go up and down all the time.

With a regular (no $$ up front) reservation, you can book new and cancel old for no fee.

 

[discruiser]

Kim, I just noticed that you are in TX........ Are you in the DFW area?

We went to Carlsbad Caverns about 8 yrs ago -- we went to NM/AZ via El Paso.

No, we're right outside Houston.

Kim

 

[PBader]

That is disgusting! Did you have to kick them out or was their lease up? I have been watching way too much Judge Alex. I am constantly surprised how laws favor tenants.

Coral they lived there almost 3 years, after the 1st year it went on month to month and I gave them almost a 60 day notice that I was terminating their lease. I am just thankful they moved, if I would have had to evict them they would still be living there.

 

[luvmy3sons]

Coral they lived there almost 3 years, after the 1st year it went on month to month and I gave them almost a 60 day notice that I was terminating their lease. I am just thankful they moved, if I would have had to evict them they would still be living there.

At least you got them out. I have heard horror stories about rental property. My friend is a contractor and he was telling us of a recent job on a 2 story house - the renters plugged all of the drains in the bath tubs/showers/sinks and left the water running in all of them.. major water damage through the whole house.

Penny

 

[m&m's mom]

Coral they lived there almost 3 years, after the 1st year it went on month to month and I gave them almost a 60 day notice that I was terminating their lease. I am just thankful they moved, if I would have had to evict them they would still be living there.

Were they vengeful? I cannot imagine they lived like this day-to-day. If you gave them notice and they left it like that- I sure hope you kept the deposit (even though that is only a drop in the bucket).

 

[discruiser]

From what I recall from our last visit in April 2007, they only had a keyed entry to the pool that works with your room card. So I don't see why you would have a problem getting them in the swim area. That sounds like a blast!

KIM,

I was just there yesterday ... and I suspect no one is going to give your visiting family any heat - especially if they're with you! They might need a spare key if they're to run in and out without you escorting or present... so you might just get a spare room key for them.

Cheers!

Yes they will no problem. You'll need to use your room key to get in the pool area, but other than that there is no one checking.

Thanks, everyone. I knew someone here would know.

Kim

 

[mousehouseman]

You know that is mighty interesting. We are looking into options as far as transportation and there are 6 of us.

Cheryl- I put in 4 bags when I calced the rate and what I quoted reflects that. I would sure make that argument since their own website had that rate for 2 people w/ a total of 4 bags (not including carryons).
Here is their website. Just click on Quote.
www.primetimeshuttle.com

Its Cheryl again!!! I cam trying to get through to Super shuttle.
Don't cout us out yet!!!

Cheryl!! I think I need to send you my shopping list

I love to spend other peeps money as well as John's.

I just got a phone call from Chase about my Disney Visa card - apparently someone has gotten ahold of the number and has made over $600 in charges over the last 2 days. They are reversing all the charges, contacting the 3 credit bureaus, closing the account and issuing me new cards. I'm going to have to review the statement for our other accounts to make sure there aren't any fraudulent charges on them as well and pull a credit report to see if there are any accounts that have been opened recently. Does it never end?

I am soo sorry about that Lorri. I would be scared to death. I have been charged twice in 6 months from some internet company for $4.95. I contacted Master Charge and they took it off each time. I asked what they were going to do becuase it was not my charges. They said nothing it was just a small charge and they would be happy to wirte it off~~~ I just called and said to close down my old card and issue another. I felt if the card was compromised for a small amout...it could be a larger amount next time.

Unless you book a non-refundable rate, keep checking, it may get better, they go up and down all the time.

With a regular (no $$ up front) reservation, you can book new and cancel old for no fee.

Okay I got the group rate of $158.52 including all taxes for the Doubletree at San Pedro. We have to book 10 rooms but we must use at least use 8 out of the 10 ressies made. They have two shuttles and start at 11 am to about 12:30 pm. ...then a lunch break. They said with lots of luggage they could transport about 16 peeps at a time. The group booking had me talk to the head that transports the shuttles to the port. There is no set charge but he would expect about $5.00 a family in gratuities. That is all I found out and didn't mean to step on any toes Stace. I am just trying to see all the options.

 

[mousehouseman]

Here are a couple of pictures from my rental cleanup.

Attic

The kitchen

the Deck, notice my sink they took out

The basement

My steps

This is one of the floor ducts--they are all like this

And she called the police that I was throwing away her "valuables".

At least it is cleaned out now. Now to just repair it.

OMG!!!! How could peeps live like that!!!! Howmany were living in the house?? You were lucky they left!!!!! Where were they moving to??? I hope not near me!!!! Its Cheryl again!!!

 

[DisneyVegas1]

BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY
MELISSA

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How did we miss this, did someone forget to put it on the calendar?

Then Happy Belated Birthday to your Sweet Melissa!

'ing this one too! Hope you had a great birthday Melissa

My Sweet Melissa thanks you all ...

 

[GatheringNoMoss]

Here are a couple of pictures from my rental cleanup.

And she called the police that I was throwing away her "valuables".

At least it is cleaned out now. Now to just repair it.

EWE! How could they live like that? And with themselves treating someone else property in that manner!

 

[PBader]

At least you got them out. I have heard horror stories about rental property. My friend is a contractor and he was telling us of a recent job on a 2 story house - the renters plugged all of the drains in the bath tubs/showers/sinks and left the water running in all of them.. major water damage through the whole house.

Penny

Penny, my uncle has had 2 different tennants pour concrete mix into his toilets and sinks.

Were they vengeful? I cannot imagine they lived like this day-to-day. If you gave them notice and they left it like that- I sure hope you kept the deposit (even though that is only a drop in the bucket).

She was a "friend" of mine and also an employee. While we were in vacation in January, she stole $2000 from me. I am prosecuting for that and now for the damage to my house. It will be the last house I rent to someone I know.

 

[poohmomof5]

At least you got them out. I have heard horror stories about rental property. My friend is a contractor and he was telling us of a recent job on a 2 story house - the renters plugged all of the drains in the bath tubs/showers/sinks and left the water running in all of them.. major water damage through the whole house.

Penny

I do mortgages and I have some customers that are buying foreclosures. This happens fairly often. What I don't understand is how people can blame the mortgage company (or landlord in your case) for their own personal problems. I would be humilated and leave as quietly as I could, I wouldn't destroy the place. UGH!

 

[PBader]

OMG!!!! How could peeps live like that!!!! Howmany were living in the house?? You were lucky they left!!!!! Where were they moving to??? I hope not near me!!!! Its Cheryl again!!!

Cheryl, I sure wouldn't call them "peeps" by any stretch of the imagination.
This is the same house that on Mother's day a limb fell and knocked all the power out and blew out my water line when it was hooked back up. When I walked into the basement that day, I about had a fit and told them they needed to get it cleaned up that it was a fire hazard. I should have went back and checked, but she was my friend and I trusted her when she told ne they did.

 

[PBader]

I do mortgages and I have some customers that are buying foreclosures. This happens fairly often. What I don't understand is how people can blame the mortgage company (or landlord in your case) for their own personal problems. I would be humilated and leave as quietly as I could, I wouldn't destroy the place. UGH!

I agree, we have gone into some foreclosures that have been destroyed on the inside. The outside will look nice and then you open the door to a nightmare. I guess they try to keep up appearances so the neighbors don't think ill of them.

 

[m&m's mom]

Its Cheryl again!!! I cam trying to get through to Super shuttle.
Don't cout us out yet!!!

Okay I got the group rate of $158.52 including all taxes for the Doubletree at San Pedro. We have to book 10 rooms but we must use at least use 8 out of the 10 ressies made. They have two shuttles and start at 11 am to about 12:30 pm. ...then a lunch break. They said with lots of luggage they could transport about 16 peeps at a time. The group booking had me talk to the head that transports the shuttles to the port. There is no set charge but he would expect about $5.00 a family in gratuities. That is all I found out and didn't mean to step on any toes Stace. I am just trying to see all the options.

Thanks for getting that much detail. We actually have a slightly lower rate now using my parents AARP rate.
I had actually talked to my parents about getting a cab as I am sure the hotel shuttle was going to be in hot demand. I am planning on us being at the port as close to 10 as we can get. Your info confirms we need to not wait for the hotel shuttle.
I just had a vision of a lot of us trying to get on the same shuttle. Since it is only 2.5 miles away a). the shuttle should be able to make quick trips b) the cab should not be too much for us taking that option.

She was a "friend" of mine and also an employee. While we were in vacation in January, she stole $2000 from me. I am prosecuting for that and now for the damage to my house. It will be the last house I rent to someone I know.

That is probably more sad that someone you know would treat your property that way.

 

[m&m's mom]

I agree, we have gone into some foreclosures that have been destroyed on the inside. The outside will look nice and then you open the door to a nightmare. I guess they try to keep up appearances so the neighbors don't think ill of them.

The house across the street went into foreclosure. My DH kept the outside looking good until it was sold. We went in once as we saw tons of traffic and no Sold sign. GROSS!! Mold everywhere- totally trashed! I was so discouraged that my poor DH would have to take care of it forever but the bank finally put some $ in and it sold immediately to a very nice couple. yeah!