DDA Chapter 19

[Tinkaroo]

We will. One good thing is that I really don't need to change my ticker!

We loved the ease of walking into Epcot from our location at BC 2 years ago. It was such a short trek that we were spoiled. Hopefully this change won't make for too long a walk. And Bob is delighted with the room offered in the 1BR as opposed to the standard room at the BC.

The best part of it all is that I just saved us $600 which would more than pay for the "free" dining we got with the Bounceback booking we had.

Awesome!!! So, I'm guessing you were able to rent points for your friend? That's a good friend to have.

I wish I could find a friend with more DVC points than they needed!

 

[bear74]

HA!

The girls are totally showing off their "medals" in the post-race photo!

love this pic Jen,
welcome home

 

[PNO4TE]

Awesome!!! So, I'm guessing you were able to rent points for your friend? That's a good friend to have.

I wish I could find a friend with more DVC points than they needed!

I have had this Disney friend for almost 12 years... her DD was dressed as Minnie the first time we met and that was the only reason our respective husbands figured it was safe to let us make plans to meet up at a mall here in Virginia.

Her two older twins and third son are in college and her daughter is involved in sports in HS so they have little time to travel as a family. Sandy is finishing up her CPA stuff so has little time to travel with her husband or me anymore. So for the past 5 years or so we have been fortunate enough to take a lot of those extra points off her hands.

I get to see here here in Fredericksburg next weekend since her daughter is playing in a soccer tournament here and they will be coming in from the Baltimore area with the team. I am very excited because we have not had a chance to get together in person for at least 5 years!

 

[tmfranlk]

Hey guys. A quick pop in for a prayer and pixie dust request. Chris called as we were all leaving Target this morning to tell Kristi that he got laid off at the Mini dealership. They have still been getting 3-4 sales per person per month the last month or two so this was a shock. Poor Kristi is about to lose it. She went to pick him up as he was driving a demo. I'm not sure what his next step will be. He may apply to the police department or who knows. Luckily, Kristi got good news from her doctor this morning that her wrist looks good. He'll check it again in June.

Thanks everyone!

 

[PNO4TE]

Hey guys. A quick pop in for a prayer and pixie dust request. Chris called as we were all leaving Target this morning to tell Kristi that he got laid off at the Mini dealership. They have still been getting 3-4 sales per person per month the last month or two so this was a shock. Poor Kristi is about to lose it. She went to pick him up as he was driving a demo. I'm not sure what his next step will be. He may apply to the police department or who knows. Luckily, Kristi got good news from her doctor this morning that her wrist looks good. He'll check it again in June.

Thanks everyone!

That is so sad, Tia. Lots of PD winging its way toward you all.

 

[bear74]

Well, I had better go get my sleepover girls dressed and ready. We've got to head to Kristi's as soon as the baby gets here. Then, I've got to go to Target to get set up for my new job there. Nothing too exciting, just the comp shopper position. Rachel's friend's mom is the assistant for HR and had been doing it, but it was too much for her on top of her regular work. So, she called and asked me if I wanted to take the position. It's 4-8 hours per week depending on the list so not a lot of money, but it will be totally earmarked for Disney! Plus, I'll get the employee discount at Target which will help some too.

After that, I think we're taking the kids to the mall, Kassie may get her ears pierced and then who knows what else. Just some general merriment to celebrate the first day of spring break.

Mom, Rachel, Kassie and Chase are heading to Oklahoma on Sunday and Erin, Brendan, Kaylin, Connor, Terra and I will follow on Thursday. (Plus, Kristi in a crazy StLouis to Austin to Oklahoma then home.) My cousin is deploying to Iraq in early April so we're all going down for a family gathering while he's on his pre-deployment leave. We'll all be back on Sunday. So, if I disappear in the craziness of trying to get us all ready to go, that's why.

For now I'd better get our Girl Scout cookies all figured out so we can wrap that up. Catch you all later.

have a great trip. Congrats on the new job and extra money.

 

[babytrees]

We will. One good thing is that I really don't need to change my ticker!

We loved the ease of walking into Epcot from our location at BC 2 years ago. It was such a short trek that we were spoiled. Hopefully this change won't make for too long a walk. And Bob is delighted with the room offered in the 1BR as opposed to the standard room at the BC.

The best part of it all is that I just saved us $600 which would more than pay for the "free" dining we got with the Bounceback booking we had. Now I just have to decide if the DDP coupled with our TiW plan is smart or if we should just stick to TiW.... where is Elizabeth when we need her??

sounds lovely

 

[bear74]

Hey guys. A quick pop in for a prayer and pixie dust request. Chris called as we were all leaving Target this morning to tell Kristi that he got laid off at the Mini dealership. They have still been getting 3-4 sales per person per month the last month or two so this was a shock. Poor Kristi is about to lose it. She went to pick him up as he was driving a demo. I'm not sure what his next step will be. He may apply to the police department or who knows. Luckily, Kristi got good news from her doctor this morning that her wrist looks good. He'll check it again in June.

Thanks everyone!

That is so sad, Tia. Lots of PD winging its way toward you all. yah for the good news for Kristi

 

[babytrees]

Hey guys. A quick pop in for a prayer and pixie dust request. Chris called as we were all leaving Target this morning to tell Kristi that he got laid off at the Mini dealership. They have still been getting 3-4 sales per person per month the last month or two so this was a shock. Poor Kristi is about to lose it. She went to pick him up as he was driving a demo. I'm not sure what his next step will be. He may apply to the police department or who knows. Luckily, Kristi got good news from her doctor this morning that her wrist looks good. He'll check it again in June.

Thanks everyone!

oh dear!! and to Kristi and Chris.

(P.S. I just realized that this is my sister and BIL's name.....I am super dense!)

 

[bear74]

hmm maybe I should think about renting points for next year. As my mom, DB and DN are wanting to go but not sure if they will be able to.

 

[bear74]

okay so I really dont know much about DVC resorts. Which one would you all suggest? For 4 adults and 3 kids of course Virginia would be under 3 still.

 

[Tinkaroo]

Hey guys. A quick pop in for a prayer and pixie dust request. Chris called as we were all leaving Target this morning to tell Kristi that he got laid off at the Mini dealership. They have still been getting 3-4 sales per person per month the last month or two so this was a shock. Poor Kristi is about to lose it. She went to pick him up as he was driving a demo. I'm not sure what his next step will be. He may apply to the police department or who knows. Luckily, Kristi got good news from her doctor this morning that her wrist looks good. He'll check it again in June.

Thanks everyone!

I'm so sorry to read this, Tia. It so stinks that this seems to be happening everywhere. Lots of for Chris as he determines where to go from here.

 

[Tinkaroo]

okay so I really dont know much about DVC resorts. Which one would you all suggest? For 4 adults and 3 kids of course Virginia would be under 3 still.

It depends on several things, IMO. All the DVC resorts are great, but they each bring something different to the table.

When are you guys talking of going again?

Old Key West and Saratoga Springs are both the "cheapest", points-wise. OKW are the largest of the DVC accomodations by square footage, but are the oldest, too. Would you all want to stay in one villa (you'd need a 2BR), or would you each want your own studio or 1BR?

 

[bear74]

It depends on several things, IMO. All the DVC resorts are great, but they each bring something different to the table.

When are you guys talking of going again?

Old Key West and Saratoga Springs are both the "cheapest", points-wise. OKW are the largest of the DVC accomodations by square footage, but are the oldest, too. Would you all want to stay in one villa (you'd need a 2BR), or would you each want your own studio or 1BR?

Thinking of going end of May/ first of June next year. Probably all in one as it will be a very budget trip for them. But which is cheaper? we are thinking Moderate for us POFQ or POR or CSR. I doubt they will be able to do those. They would need Value to make it work for them. Thats why i thought of DVC renting points.

Just not sure which one to try for and what is a reasonable price for points.

 

[Tammi67]

Theresa -

Marci - another for you too as you deal with the 20% pay cut solution to keeping companies afloat. I hope it works for all our sakes! And that you guys can weather it OK. I am sorry that your trip got canceled. Hopefully another will find its way into your schedule soon.

Lots of s from me too.

 

[Tammi67]

Hey guys. A quick pop in for a prayer and pixie dust request. Chris called as we were all leaving Target this morning to tell Kristi that he got laid off at the Mini dealership. They have still been getting 3-4 sales per person per month the last month or two so this was a shock. Poor Kristi is about to lose it. She went to pick him up as he was driving a demo. I'm not sure what his next step will be. He may apply to the police department or who knows. Luckily, Kristi got good news from her doctor this morning that her wrist looks good. He'll check it again in June.

Thanks everyone!

Good thoughts and going their way!

 

[Tammi67]

Old Key West and Saratoga Springs are both the "cheapest", points-wise. OKW are the largest of the DVC accomodations by square footage, but are the oldest, too. Would you all want to stay in one villa (you'd need a 2BR), or would you each want your own studio or 1BR?

And I will add that it is cheaper to have 2 studios than a 2 BR.

 

[babytrees]

Thinking of going end of May/ first of June next year. Probably all in one as it will be a very budget trip for them. But which is cheaper? we are thinking Moderate for us POFQ or POR or CSR. I doubt they will be able to do those. They would need Value to make it work for them. Thats why i thought of DVC renting points.

Just not sure which one to try for and what is a reasonable price for points.

she's trying to plan it so we would be there at the same time

 

[babytrees]

Tammi-what time is Easter Sunday breakfast?? Would love chocolate ice cream for breakfast.

 

[Tammi67]

Thinking of going end of May/ first of June next year. Probably all in one as it will be a very budget trip for them. But which is cheaper? we are thinking Moderate for us POFQ or POR or CSR. I doubt they will be able to do those. They would need Value to make it work for them. Thats why i thought of DVC renting points.

Just not sure which one to try for and what is a reasonable price for points.

For the first week of June this year, a 2 BR at OKW for 7 nights will be 263 pts. I believe they are renting in the 10 or $11 range per point. So that's around $2630 for a week. Renting DVC is by no means cheap. A studio would be 98 points, or $980 for 7 nights.