Life is too short for self-hatred and celery sticks: final update 12/29, p.98

[eandesmom]

You should do the 9/20 Southern out of Puerto Rico...all the cool kids are.

Jill in CO

Why yes, yes they are!

 

[jedijill]

Why yes, yes they are!

Jill in CO

 

[franandaj]

You should do the 9/20 Southern out of Puerto Rico...all the cool kids are.

Jill in CO

Our idea is to get in some short cruises that we could either "add on" to a WDW vacay so that we get up to Gold or Platinum. I can't get Fran to understand that we can actually "take and enjoy" vacations. Her parents beat it into her that she needs to work 24/7/365 and anyone who doesn't do that is a loser. It doesn't help that 3 of our 11 apartments are in rehab and vacant right now.

that and hurricane risk/repair. I will say the beach was FABULOUS.

I love AK but that's the same reason (that and higher price per points and with our age, don't necessarily need the longer contract) that we wouldn't add on there. Thankfully it's still fairly easy to get in as long as you don't want concierge or value.

Yeah, we've never had a problem getting in there so I don't need to add on. I don't need to add on anywhere with how may points that I have!

 

[jedijill]

Our idea is to get in some short cruises that we could either "add on" to a WDW vacay so that we get up to Gold or Platinum. I can't get Fran to understand that we can actually "take and enjoy" vacations. Her parents beat it into her that she needs to work 24/7/365 and anyone who doesn't do that is a loser. It doesn't help that 3 of our 11 apartments are in rehab and vacant right now.

Totally understand. I just had a conversation with my coworker today trying to convince him its ok to take a vacation and recharge.

I get the money thing too. I cashed in some stock options and thought I could spend it to get my Mustang painted. Just as I obligated myself to that, my tenant in my house in Kansas City decided that she was going month to month since she is getting relocated by her job soon. So I spent this weekend working with a realtor to get my house on the market. I'm praying that the house sells quickly...It's only been 5 years since I've lived in it...ready to get rid of the albatross! I'm sure the money will work out....The big cruise isn't until late 2014.

Maybe you can convince Fran that longer cruises are actually cheaper on a per night basis.

Jill in CO

 

[rentayenta]

You should do the 9/20 Southern out of Puerto Rico...all the cool kids are.

Jill in CO

What, when, cool kids? I want in. This 9/20? Damn, I just bought DH tickets for Diana Krall on 9/24. It's it's Father's Day gift.

Cynthia, you're on this one too?​

 

[jedijill]

What, when, cool kids? I want in. This 9/20? Damn, I just bought DH tickets for Diana Krall on 9/24. It's it's Father's Day gift.

Cynthia, you're on this one too?​

Yep..we are both booked. Leave the hubby at home...I booked 2 people in my room but I'm looking like I'm going solo.

Jill in CO

 

[rentayenta]

He seems okay today. I appreciate you sharing the link, yes I did.


I am not sure how the cleaning went today. I did have some requests for the crew though so I was hoping I would hear back. Kody has a shoe that was autographed by the musical group Family Force 5 and her stuffed Mickey that she always slept with. I know her room didn't burn so I am not sure why I didn't hear back.

Yes, they are. Tomorrow I start meeting with the contractors. This should be interesting.

I hope they call you soon and that her Mickey and shoe are salvageable.​

The points are high and you can get 7m but I'd be online right at 8am or calling at 9!

You won't be getting a kitchen though so studio or inn room isn't so bad. I'd go for ocean view inn room if it was just 2 people.




The dues are crazy high $7.11 this year. I projected it out over the life of the contract and it was brutal. We were looking at adding on (again) and Jeff was all hot on it....till I did that.

I can't see buying cheap points now that would mostly be used elsewhere for the next 10 years and getting killed on dues. Better to wait and buy resale in 10 years...if we really do end up thinking we want that 11m advantage to book beach cottages. Which we think we might!

Those dues are high. The erosion reason makes sense though. I didn't realize AKV was the highest after Vero, is that due to the animals?

Not trying to age us or anything but don't you love dreaming about retirement and when the kids are all off living their lives? I do. ​

It's the one leaving October 1st 2014. It's the only double dip cruise that fits our time frame. The other one we like is the Vancouver repositioning cruise. I'm also looking at using points which is totally unusual for me, but I'm not sure that we can rent out our WDW points to use them. I suppose if we go through David's we could.

Where does it leave from? And where does it cruise to? I've read great things about David's. He charges a lot so I'm thinking he keeps $3 of the $13 per point? I subscribe to his emails and I get them asking for people to sell him their points. There is a point rental shortage I guess.​

I suppose I should investigate that. We could probably make some real money and even cover our dues, so we'd be staying free at that point.

With your well known name and high post count I;m sure you could get more renting them on your own but with David's there risk and headache are gone for you.​

Why yes, yes they are!

Holy Hannah, is it a girls' cruise. I mean, I know they allow men on but is this a DIS thing?​

Yep..we are both booked. Leave the hubby at home...I booked 2 people in my room but I'm looking like I'm going solo.

Jill in CO

How fun! I'm so jealous. What's the itinerary and where are you leaving from?​

 

[jedijill]

Leaving from San Juan and visiting Antigua, St Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, and St Kitts!

Day Port Ashore Onboard
1 San Juan, Puerto Rico — 7:00 p.m.
2 At Sea — —
3 St. John's, Antigua 7:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m.
4 Castries, St. Lucia 7:15 a.m. 4:45 p.m.
5 St. George's, Grenada 7:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m.
6 Bridgetown, Barbados 7:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m.
7 Basseterre, St. Kitts 12:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
8 San Juan, Puerto Rico 7:00 a.m. —

I'm so excited!!!

Jill in CO

 

[rentayenta]

Leaving from San Juan and visiting Antigua, St Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, and St Kitts!

Day Port Ashore Onboard
1 San Juan, Puerto Rico — 7:00 p.m.
2 At Sea — —
3 St. John's, Antigua 7:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m.
4 Castries, St. Lucia 7:15 a.m. 4:45 p.m.
5 St. George's, Grenada 7:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m.
6 Bridgetown, Barbados 7:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m.
7 Basseterre, St. Kitts 12:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
8 San Juan, Puerto Rico 7:00 a.m. —

I'm so excited!!!

Jill in CO

Sounds incredible. Antigua looks amazing. And I've heard Barbados is unreal. I love tropical more than anything. I can see why you're excited. What a great trip! Will you leave the ship everyday? Have you been to any of those ports?

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[eandesmom]

I hope they call you soon and that her Mickey and shoe are salvageable.

Those dues are high. The erosion reason makes sense though. I didn't realize AKV was the highest after Vero, is that due to the animals?

Not trying to age us or anything but don't you love dreaming about retirement and when the kids are all off living their lives? I do.

Where does it leave from? And where does it cruise to? I've read great things about David's. He charges a lot so I'm thinking he keeps $3 of the $13 per point? I subscribe to his emails and I get them asking for people to sell him their points. There is a point rental shortage I guess.

With your well known name and high post count I;m sure you could get more renting them on your own but with David's there risk and headache are gone for you.

Holy Hannah, is it a girls' cruise. I mean, I know they allow men on but is this a DIS thing?

How fun! I'm so jealous. What's the itinerary and where are you leaving from?

Lol! Jeff and I are booked, not leaving him at home. We are ditching all the kids though. You and Michael should do the same

Jeff plans for retirement now, not aging us at all, just a reality, although he is convinced it's happening sooner than I think is realistic,

 

[rentayenta]

Lol! Jeff and I are booked, not leaving him at home. We are ditching all the kids though. You and Michael should do the same

Jeff plans for retirement now, not aging us at all, just a reality, although he is convinced it's happening sooner than I think is realistic,

Hahaha!!! I was thinking there was this whole girls' trip planned and I got ditched. Thats hilarious. So you booked the same cruise by chance? I love it. Pam and I are on the same cruise in January just by chance.

Me and Michael should do the same. Or can do what Jill is doing. I still haven't convinced Michael to take the cruise plunge but I bet we'd all have a great kidless cruise. Something to think about for sure.

Michael can technically retire from the FD in 2.5 years. He's ready to be done. He loves his job and its been a great career but 20 years is plenty with all of the trauma he sees. Our ultimate dream is to own a nice big sail boat and sail around and live on it. Having a small land address and fast car too. He's working his tail off to make it happen.​

 

[dolphingirl47]

It's the one leaving October 1st 2014. It's the only double dip cruise that fits our time frame. The other one we like is the Vancouver repositioning cruise. I'm also looking at using points which is totally unusual for me, but I'm not sure that we can rent out our WDW points to use them. I suppose if we go through David's we could.

We will be doing to Vancouver repositioning cruise in 5 weeks. I can't wait.

Corinna

 

[rentayenta]

We will be doing to Vancouver repositioning cruise in 5 weeks. I can't wait.

Corinna

Is a repositioning cruise where they move the ship to sail from a new port? Do you stop at ports and visit the cities? How exciting! ​

 

[franandaj]

I get the money thing too. I cashed in some stock options and thought I could spend it to get my Mustang painted.
Jill in CO

What year? Fran is a Cougar collector.

Where does it leave from? And where does it cruise to? I've read great things about David's. He charges a lot so I'm thinking he keeps $3 of the $13 per point? I subscribe to his emails and I get them asking for people to sell him their points. There is a point rental shortage I guess.


With your well known name and high post count I;m sure you could get more renting them on your own but with David's there risk and headache are gone for you.​

I leaves from Port Canaveral. Day 2 at CC, Day 3 at Sea, Day 4 at Key West, Day 5 at CC and back to PC.

When I rent to folks I only charge $10 per point. So far I only have 30 points from my 2012 UY left. They are banked into 2013 and I have until August to use them. Probably for a night at the GCH on short notice, or the DLH.

My 2013 points are the ones I'm fretting about I still have 2/3 the allotment left and nowhere to spend them yet!

 

[jedijill]

What year? Fran is a Cougar collector.

Ok, first read this on my phone and all I saw was "Fran is a Cougar collector" and my mind went in the wrong direction.

I have a 1966 Mustang convertible. I've finally got the restoration up to the body/paint stage.

Jill in CO

 

[kaoden39]

Sigh I used to have a 1965 Mustang. It died a fiery death.


Hi all! Scotty made me feel better today by telling me that I needed to look forward to a Disneyland trip in fall of 2014. It's a ways off but it made me smile.

 

[jedijill]

Sigh I used to have a 1965 Mustang. It died a fiery death.


Hi all! Scotty made me feel better today by telling me that I needed to look forward to a Disneyland trip in fall of 2014. It's a ways off but it made me smile.

I'm so sorry....I didn't want to say anything before about the car when you've lost so much else that's more important.

I'm so glad you have something fun to plan for!



Jill in CO

 

[kaoden39]

I'm so sorry....I didn't want to say anything before about the car when you've lost so much else that's more important.

I'm so glad you have something fun to plan for!



Jill in CO

Thank you Jill. I think the big thing with the car is that I remember the day my dad drove it off the lot. I learned to drive in that car. I cruised in that car. It was a rite of passage for me. To see it like it is breaks my heart. Especially knowing that I have to find someone willing to take it.


I am glad to have a trip to plan. We are going to have a blow out trip.


I started meeting with the contractors today. I feel like I am on a prom date and they are trying to seduce me. All these stories they are telling me. Tempting me with granite or marble counters. Recessed lighting. All the fun stuff. Silly boys, I don't buy flattery.

 

[jedijill]

Thank you Jill. I think the big thing with the car is that I remember the day my dad drove it off the lot. I learned to drive in that car. I cruised in that car. It was a rite of passage for me. To see it like it is breaks my heart. Especially knowing that I have to find someone willing to take it.

That's even more heartbreaking. Is it salvageable at all? Even bigger

Jill in CO

 

[kaoden39]

That's even more heartbreaking. Is it salvageable at all? Even bigger

Jill in CO

This is it.