I am such a moron!!

[eliza61]

After all the warnings posted here on the dis boards from fellow DVC'ers aboutthe dangers of lending points to family members, you think I would have pick up a little wisdom but NOOO. Isn't there a saying about being able to pick your friends but being stuck with your family?

Last december, I invited my younger sister (very mature, great kids)and her family to join us in our home away from home for vacation. They had been trying to go for the last couple of years but for one reason or another could not make it. My older sister got wind of this and said she wanted to go to. I booked a grand villa for 9 nights using all my points and borrowing next years points. Even though I know said older sister is about as irresponsible as a fairy (actually tinkerbell is probably more responsible, she at least shows up at Cinderallas castle when she's supposed to) 2 hours ago my sister called to cancel. The reason why. She really wanted a relaxing vacation and didn't know she would actually have to go to the parks with her kids! She actually was planning on buying her 2 kids park tickets and sending them to the park, while she lounged by the pool. This after months of planning ADR's for 11 people, coordinating arrival times, etc, etc. Of course it is after the 30 day cutoff period so even if I could find a 2 bedroom to down grade to my points would be held in a holding account.

I may need 12 dvc members to sit on my jury because I may be committing homicide.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I'll call your local judge and volunteer to sit on the jury.

How old are your older sister's kids? Is that how she raises them? Pawns them off on unsuspecting relatives??

I'll volunteer to join you in your GV, if that will help.

 

[Muushka]

I too will sit on your jury and also volunteer to fill that great big grand villa!

All kidding aside, I hope it all works out for you and your family.

You are a very kind sister. Actually, a much better sister than I am!

 

[MissD]

Count me in too!

I've never had a chance to sit on a jury before

Not only that, at about 90 minutes away, I'll be glad to help with that whole filling the GV thing.


I do hope that all works out well with your sister--maybe she'll come to her senses and realize giving up this trip is indeed 'temporary insanity' on her part!

 

[Hixski]

After all the warnings posted here on the dis boards from fellow DVC'ers aboutthe dangers of lending points to family members, you think I would have pick up a little wisdom but NOOO. Isn't there a saying about being able to pick your friends but being stuck with your family?

Last december, I invited my younger sister (very mature, great kids)and her family to join us in our home away from home for vacation. They had been trying to go for the last couple of years but for one reason or another could not make it. My older sister got wind of this and said she wanted to go to. I booked a grand villa for 9 nights using all my points and borrowing next years points. Even though I know said older sister is about as irresponsible as a fairy (actually tinkerbell is probably more responsible, she at least shows up at Cinderallas castle when she's supposed to) 2 hours ago my sister called to cancel. The reason why. She really wanted a relaxing vacation and didn't know she would actually have to go to the parks with her kids! She actually was planning on buying her 2 kids park tickets and sending them to the park, while she lounged by the pool. This after months of planning ADR's for 11 people, coordinating arrival times, etc, etc. Of course it is after the 30 day cutoff period so even if I could find a 2 bedroom to down grade to my points would be held in a holding account.

I may need 12 dvc members to sit on my jury because I may be committing homicide.

I will NEVER!!!!! go anywhere with my brother again. My DH would divorce me if I ever suggested it. Not that I would. I do not know why he went with us to Las Vegas when he does not like to do anything. Complained endlessly that we wanted to gamble and he does not like to. WHY GO!!!! That is just the tip of the iceberg. There are some people in this world you should never try to vacation with, unfortunately most of them are family. Hope everything works out.

I too will sit on your jury. I almost needed one myself. My brother is still mad at me????? and it is 2 years later. Some folks you just can't win with.

 

[eliza61]

I'll call your local judge and volunteer to sit on the jury.

How old are your older sister's kids? Is that how she raises them? Pawns them off on unsuspecting relatives??

I'll volunteer to join you in your GV, if that will help.

Thanks All,
I guess I just wanted to rant, instead of throwing the phone through my office window. My niece is 12 and my nephew is 15. I feel bad for them, what excuse could she possible give them for not going? I did ask her, didn't she get a clue that this was a family vacation when we were planning this? I''m still doing the happy dance, only 28 days to go.
Hixski,
Maybe your right, maybe I dodged a bullet. She would have wined the entire time, The last thing WDW is more bad publicity and I can see the headlines now "Women tosses sister overboard in the new Pirates of caribbean ride fellow vacationers applaud!"

 

[Hank's R&R]

After all the warnings posted here on the dis boards from fellow DVC'ers aboutthe dangers of lending points to family members, you think I would have pick up a little wisdom but NOOO. Isn't there a saying about being able to pick your friends but being stuck with your family?

Last december, I invited my younger sister (very mature, great kids)and her family to join us in our home away from home for vacation. They had been trying to go for the last couple of years but for one reason or another could not make it. My older sister got wind of this and said she wanted to go to. I booked a grand villa for 9 nights using all my points and borrowing next years points. Even though I know said older sister is about as irresponsible as a fairy (actually tinkerbell is probably more responsible, she at least shows up at Cinderallas castle when she's supposed to) 2 hours ago my sister called to cancel. The reason why. She really wanted a relaxing vacation and didn't know she would actually have to go to the parks with her kids! She actually was planning on buying her 2 kids park tickets and sending them to the park, while she lounged by the pool. This after months of planning ADR's for 11 people, coordinating arrival times, etc, etc. Of course it is after the 30 day cutoff period so even if I could find a 2 bedroom to down grade to my points would be held in a holding account.

I may need 12 dvc members to sit on my jury because I may be committing homicide.

Wow!!! That is extremely irresponsible! What did she expect to do with her kids? Leave them at home??? Sometimes family members are just down right rude.

I feel sorry for your kids! Maybe there is something you can do to make it up to them, although I doubt it's possible. You should have told your sister that she had no choice but to go, as you had already planned your trip.

No need to apoligize for venting... I completely understand!

 

[Olaf]

I'd have done a lot more than toss a phone through a window. If I were you I'd never invite her to WDW again, and tell her so. What a rude idiot.

 

[Pa@okw95]

After all the warnings posted here on the dis boards from fellow DVC'ers aboutthe dangers of lending points to family members, you think I would have pick up a little wisdom but NOOO. Isn't there a saying about being able to pick your friends but being stuck with your family?

Last december, I invited my younger sister (very mature, great kids)and her family to join us in our home away from home for vacation. They had been trying to go for the last couple of years but for one reason or another could not make it. My older sister got wind of this and said she wanted to go to. I booked a grand villa for 9 nights using all my points and borrowing next years points. Even though I know said older sister is about as irresponsible as a fairy (actually tinkerbell is probably more responsible, she at least shows up at Cinderallas castle when she's supposed to) 2 hours ago my sister called to cancel. The reason why. She really wanted a relaxing vacation and didn't know she would actually have to go to the parks with her kids! She actually was planning on buying her 2 kids park tickets and sending them to the park, while she lounged by the pool. This after months of planning ADR's for 11 people, coordinating arrival times, etc, etc. Of course it is after the 30 day cutoff period so even if I could find a 2 bedroom to down grade to my points would be held in a holding account.

I may need 12 dvc members to sit on my jury because I may be committing homicide.

The moron club is a very large one! You are not alone! As a group they never listen to warnings of others. It is a very big club.

 

[ro80]

Count me in. I've been dying to sit in on a jury and never seem to get called!!! Can you pick me first?????

 

[LIFERBABE]

You know what, why do we save the best for others? They just let us down in the end.

Enjoy your Grand Villa and YOUR POINTS!! I do feel for you, I have been trying to save points for a Family Reunion, but we cant all seem to get it together, so instead of hoarding my points for this "maybe", we splurged and stayed 2 weeks in a 1 bedroom including the weekends.

We had an awesome trip and next time, we are getting a Grand Villa! LOL!! Your post sealed the deal! Im not putting my life on hold waiting for others who couldnt plan a trip to Wal-Mart!

From now on, I will tell them the dates we will be there and if they want to join us, they can stay with us if there is room or I will direct them to www.disboards.com/rental!

So, where are you staying? All the DVC Grand Villas are AWESOME! Definitely her loss.

I do feel for her children, what a DISappointment!!

 

[Boston5602]

I hereby give you permission to , GUILT FREE , give a nice little card every birthday and xmas (or other holiday) for the next 10 years deducting points equal to a gift amount ( I say 4-5 points per gift = $40 - $50 each gift ) and a wish that she could have been there for the trip you spent your hard earned cash on for her and her family. Which is exactly what you do when you WASTE points on them .


NOW do NOT repeat this mistake again

 

[debbiepump]

Sorry to hear. I know what I'd be telling my sis she's getting for Xmas!
You'd be the bigger fool IF you ever invite, fall for or include her in any vacation plans again. If she asks, hints or even thinks she's going with you on another vacation, I'd be reminding her of this situation while telling her a big NO.

 

[JimMIA]

I hereby give you permission to , GUILT FREE , give a nice little card every birthday and xmas (or other holiday) for the next 10 years deducting points equal to a gift amount ( I say 4-5 points per gift = $40 - $50 each gift ) and a wish that she could have been there for the trip you spent your hard earned cash on for her and her family. Which is exactly what you do when you WASTE points on them .


NOW do NOT repeat this mistake again

Boy, that's cold! I love it. You can surely find some Disney Xmas and/or B-day cards without much trouble.

While you're looking for those, grab a handful of postcards and send her one each day from WDW. You know, "The weather is here, wish you were beautiful!"

 

[Dean]

In spite of rules spelled out and simple, we had inconsiderate family in HH this summer. They will not be invited again and if it comes up, I'll tell them why.

 

[paults]

remember folks she is still family. So if she wants to go with you in the future just tell her it cost money and make her put some up front(non-refundable). When you get there you can (if you want) give her some back and if she backs out again
at least you'll have some dinner money to spend

 

[Hixski]

What kills me when this stuff happens is you end up being the bad guy. My Mom still can't understand why we would never take my "poor baby brother" (he is 42 and still lives at home LOL) on vacation with us again. I am just enjoying reading all this. At least I know I am not the only one with siblings who don't have a clue or care.

 

[MissD]

Perhaps the jury could sentence these family members as follows:

They must spend scores of hours planning a vacation for several 'clueless' people, using their own money, (natch) to secure the best accomodations for everyone, even if they must borrow the money to do so. They must plan, make reservations for, and pay for all meals, making sure that everyone will enjoy those meals. As soon as they've exhausted themselves doing so--and just after their deposit/ payment is no longer 100% refundable, the 'clueless' will suddenly cancel in order to stay home and watch the grass grow.....

 

[simzac]

Thanks All,
I guess I just wanted to rant, instead of throwing the phone through my office window. My niece is 12 and my nephew is 15. I feel bad for them, what excuse could she possible give them for not going? I did ask her, didn't she get a clue that this was a family vacation when we were planning this? I''m still doing the happy dance, only 28 days to go.
Hixski,
Maybe your right, maybe I dodged a bullet. She would have wined the entire time, The last thing WDW is more bad publicity and I can see the headlines now "Women tosses sister overboard in the new Pirates of caribbean ride fellow vacationers applaud!"

If her kids are that old, they could have gone to the parks alone with no problem. My boys are those exact ages, we let them go where ever they want on property, just have to let us know where they will be and call us on the cell phone when they change their location.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Any chance the kids might still come along with the rest of the family? Leave doofus mom at home. They'll come home and tell her what a great time they had, lying out in the sun at Typhoon Lagoon, riding Expedition Everest and that they wish she was more like you!! Your just desserts!!

But I'll still volunteer to help use up the space if you need me. However, it probably would mean that I couldn't be on the jury. Conflict of interest, you know.