Exchangers-Come here and chat with us

[jekajekalynn]

I FINALLY am able to do Dis exchanges again!! lol

The scary thing was though when I was looking for exchanges on the cb , I couldn't find any. I didn't know that we now had our own special board.

I'm really looking forward to the Halloween exchange.

 

[Meriweather]

This poor thread has been neglected lately

So....any one have any special plans for the weekend?

 

[kbmoo]

Yep, I've been ignoring the dis board. I was at disney Aug 16-20, then at Jobbie camp last Thurs- this past Sunday. Then I went to the Minnesota state fair. Worked this week. I leave in the morning for the POP again with my brother. I am bringing a wheel chair to push him around because he has such bad lungs. We are staying til Tues morning and are planning to go to all the parks. Wish me luck taking him everywhere. Free dining again. I'm definately going to need to get back to weight watchers after the last 2 weeks. I have my DIS pin to bring with me that you made me. I'm excited!

 

[pilikia97]

This weekend DH and I have a choice between attending the State Fair (which we have never seen after living here in CO for just over 7 years- it is located two hours away from us, an easy drive but boring!) or visiting another town with a restaurant we have heard good things about...not sure which will win in the end.

On a side note, I really hope I get my job offer soon- they seem to be having issues getting a hold of my past work references . I want a paycheck again so I can join the exchanges again! I was so bummed about having to force myself to not join the Disney only and the Christmas in July exchanges

 

[mommytotwo]

This weekend DH and I have a choice between attending the State Fair (which we have never seen after living here in CO for just over 7 years- it is located two hours away from us, an easy drive but boring!) or visiting another town with a restaurant we have heard good things about...not sure which will win in the end.

On a side note, I really hope I get my job offer soon- they seem to be having issues getting a hold of my past work references . I want a paycheck again so I can join the exchanges again! I was so bummed about having to force myself to not join the Disney only and the Christmas in July exchanges

I would choose the State Fair, since it won't be around too long and then go to the restaurant another time.
Good luck with getting a job offer soon.
The Christmas present exchange and the Christmas stocking exchange will be starting in Nov., so hopefully by that time you will be able to join us.


Nancy, as for weekend plans, yes we are going to have my daughter's birthday party on Sunday, so that means I will be busy doing some last minute shopping, cleaning, cooking, baking....and hopefully we will be able to get some rest on Monday and just grill some burgers and sides.

 

[kbmoo]

Everybody have a great weekend. I have missed the exchanges. I'll have to get back to them starting next week.

 

[mommytotwo]

Everybody have a great weekend. I have missed the exchanges. I'll have to get back to them starting next week.

We miss having you also Kathy.

The Fall jam/jelly exchange will be starting during the middle of Sept. if anyone would like to join us for that.
My family really enjoys all the jams and jellies that we recieve through this exchange.

 

[Meriweather]

Wow...Kathy. It does sound like you have been busy

I would pick the fair also. We went to ours last weekend. Always fun. The restaurant will be waiting.

Fun....birthday party time I miss doing the parties for my kids.

We aren't doing much this weekend.

 

[thewishfire]

The Christmas present exchange and the Christmas stocking exchange will be starting in Nov.

I can't wait for the present and stocking exchange. I'll be in the World when it's shopping time... what a great place to buy a gift for a DISer!

Hopefully I can get my name before I leave, though. Is it still starting up on Nov 1?

 

[MickeyMamma]

Hi guys! Figured I would stop in here while I had a minute to sit down.

My name is Alissa and I am a fairly new exchanger. We just did our 4th one and have been having alot of fun with it!

I have DS Andrew who is starting Kindergarten on Tuesday and DD Ellie who is almost 17 months old and into everything that her Big Brother does.

As for me, I am in the middle of opening a new business in 10 days and have been trying to get everything in order for that so I am ready for it.

And for weekend plans, well it looks like what is left of Hurricane Ernesto is coming to the area tomorrow and they are expecting flooding around here Ugh! Kind of messes up our weekend plans to go swimming and apple picking - I think the orchards will be too muddy to try to walk around them.

 

[Meriweather]

What kind of business are you opening??
Best wishes with Ernesto Hope it isn't too bad.

 

[MickeyMamma]

What kind of business are you opening??
Best wishes with Ernesto Hope it isn't too bad.

Thanks! I just feel bad because I wanted to take the kids to the pool with their friends one more time before the season ends and school starts.

The business is called GoodyPak and it is a Disney-centered business for kids. (Bet you can guess what my website is, LOL!) I have been having a GREAT time getting everything together for the opening and we are working on putting the finishing touched on the website. I guess with the rain, I will have some extra time to work on it this weekend.

 

[Meriweather]

Sounds like a very fun business

 

[Meriweather]

Not a very chatty grooup here

Anyone going to WDW late Oct? Me!! First time for MNSSHP and F&WF.

 

[mommytotwo]

Not a very chatty grooup here

Anyone going to WDW late Oct? Me!! First time for MNSSHP and F&WF.

Are you lonely Nancy, I'll keep you company.
With having a toddler who likes to talk alot and who is having a wide imagination, and then a newborn who likes to keep me awake during the early morning hours-I was up for an hour and a half last night...I have been very tired.

I wish I was going to WDW. I had seen a Tokyo Disney Sea t.v. special a few days ago and it looks like alot of fun. But the price of the hotel room which didn't look anything special costed $800.00 .

Hope everyone has a safe labor day weekend.

 

[PixieDust32]

I wish we could got to WDW too, but not right now.

 

[kbmoo]

I'm back from Disney. Had a great time. Cann't wait to go back end of Sept. for the girls trip. I was shocked and saddend to hear about Steve Irvin. Hope everyone had a great week end. Back to school for the kids.

 

[mommytotwo]

Welcome back Kathy.
Remember, the Fall Jam/Jelly Exchange is coming up soon. So if you are interested in joining us, then keep your eyes open for jams/jellies made in your area.

 

[milkabum]

Aloha exchangers! I've been thinking about hosting my first exchange before Halloween and was looking for some tips and basic things I need to know. I also have some questions, these are pretty much all about your personal exchanges:
How many people do most exchanges have?
How long should sign-ups usually last?
When people sign up, what information must you know?
How long does it usually take to match up people once sign-ups are done?

 

[Meriweather]

Aloha exchangers! I've been thinking about hosting my first exchange before Halloween and was looking for some tips and basic things I need to know. I also have some questions, these are pretty much all about your personal exchanges:
How many people do most exchanges have?
How long should sign-ups usually last?
When people sign up, what information must you know?
How long does it usually take to match up people once sign-ups are done?

Anywhere from 3 people to LOTs...I think they most has been 250 (but that was the OE)
Sign-ups usually 7-10 days is enough...especially with this board.
You must know name, address and e-mail is helpful in case PM boxes are full or the DIS goes through some of the strange things it has in the past
Then depending on the exchange there might be some other things....if food, any allergies. If decorations or such....themes or colors
Match ups are usually done by random draw and only take as long as it takes for you to write down names and then draw them....mine usually go out within a few hours.
Hope that helps....any more questions, just ask.
have any idea about what kind of exchange you might be doing?