October 11-18, 2008 Eastern Magic-Parrothead Pirates in Paradise! Chapter # 2

[kritter]

I bet it's going to be outrageous too!!! 50 points for the 11 month wouldn't get you too far though, except once every 3 years if you bank and borrow, would it?

I own at BWV, which I LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, with all of the other points that I have I would just use them I think I have enough to use. I don't think it matters how many you own @ the specific resort as long as you own something there so you can get the 11 month window. That is what friends of ours did with AKV they only own a small contract and the rest of their points are at another resort.
Have you ever stayed anywhere else other than BWV??? Just curious. Someone told us OKW was really nice too!!!!!!!!

 

[elgerber]

Well, with all of the other points that I have I would just use them I think I have enough to use. I don't think it matters how many you own @ the specific resort as long as you own something there so you can get the 11 month window. That is what friends of ours did with AKV they only own a small contract and the rest of their points are at another resort.
Have you ever stayed anywhere else other than BWV??? Just curious. Someone told us OKW was really nice too!!!!!!!!

Not with points. I have stayed at the Beach Club, but not the villas. We love the area too much to stay anywhere else. The atmosphere at night is wonderful to just go outside and hang out, or get a drink, or a snack, or watch a street performer (or shop LOL).

I thought you could only use your point at 11 months that are for that specific resort. IE, you could only book 50 points worth (unless you banked and borrowed) until the 7 month window, then you could use your other points.

 

[kritter]

Not with points. I have stayed at the Beach Club, but not the villas. We love the area too much to stay anywhere else. The atmosphere at night is wonderful to just go outside and hang out, or get a drink, or a snack, or watch a street performer (or shop LOL).

I thought you could only use your point at 11 months that are for that specific resort. IE, you could only book 50 points worth (unless you banked and borrowed) until the 7 month window, then you could use your other points.

I think maybe your right. I think then DH better get ready to add on more points...LOL!!!

I bet it is a fun area to be @ plus so many good places to eat and hang out at. One of these days I will have to try to stay there.

I have a bunch of points left from this year and wondering if I should bank them or rent them out. I've only rented once and it was pretty easy to do. Have you rented your points ever????

 

[elgerber]

I think maybe your right. I think then DH better get ready to add on more points...LOL!!!

I bet it is a fun area to be @ plus so many good places to eat and hang out at. One of these days I will have to try to stay there.

I have a bunch of points left from this year and wondering if I should bank them or rent them out. I've only rented once and it was pretty easy to do. Have you rented your points ever????

How do you think I'm paying for this cruise !!! She found me though, but I think it would be pretty easy on the boards. So far I have not had any problems. They have paid my half, and I required the second half 90 days out. So, ask me again in July LOL.

But, if I wasn't cruising, I'd probably bank them to have more points for next time. We have only enough for a 1 bedroom for 8 days in October, if I had some leftover we could maybe do a 2 bedroom again some day. We did that the first two DVC trips, thinking we would only go 2 of every 3 years, then we had enough. But that quickly morphed into an annual trip, so 1 bedroom it is LOL! I'd rather have a 1 bedroom once a year than a 2 bedroom with a year off.

 

[kritter]

How do you think I'm paying for this cruise !!! She found me though, but I think it would be pretty easy on the boards. So far I have not had any problems. They have paid my half, and I required the second half 90 days out. So, ask me again in July LOL.

But, if I wasn't cruising, I'd probably bank them to have more points for next time. We have only enough for a 1 bedroom for 8 days in October, if I had some leftover we could maybe do a 2 bedroom again some day. We did that the first two DVC trips, thinking we would only go 2 of every 3 years, then we had enough. But that quickly morphed into an annual trip, so 1 bedroom it is LOL! I'd rather have a 1 bedroom once a year than a 2 bedroom with a year off.

I think I remember you telling me about renting!! I think that is a GREAT way to pay for the cruise!!!!

My parents are in WDW now and they said it is all over the TV about the Contemporary!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[WDWCrazzyCunninghams]

Hello all!! I have both babies down for a nap..AT THE SAME TIME! WHOOO HOOO!! So I can get in a shott Dis time!

Kristin, we have ate at Mexico, Boma and Garden Grill. The GG is fun! It's another character meal and it's served family style. So if the girls will eat what's on the menu, I would do it! We were there in June. The boys still love it. Mexico, we thought the food was good...and Margaritas were STRONG. The atmosphere is just neat in there. And Boma is another of our favorites. It is a buffet, so you are up and down...something to concider with the girls. Mine are old enough to go up by themselves, so it makes it easier. We have never been to B&C and do want to go, but it was also my understanding that they don't take ADRs? That means a long wait in line to get a table. They may have changed that since the last time I looked at going there. One of our faves is Le Cellier, we try to go there everytime.
the beer bread IS addicitng isn't it?? and it's so easy to make too! My boys just love it! when I made it on Saturday, Connor walked through the house and said, "Is that beer bread I smell??" It was so cute. Maybe I'll make some tonight to go with the skillet stroganoff and the snow storm we're suppose to get!

I knew I should have taken notes while I got caught up....

Let's see....

Candy, glad you had the evening off and were able to relax! Colton is really wanting to learn to cook, and I know I should let him and teach him, but it just seems when I am cooking, I just need everyone out of the way! LOL

Allen, sounds like you are going to have a wonderful trip!! I look forward to seeing the photos!!!

Denis the menace..(like I am sure you haven't been called that a time or two!)....congrats on 2800!! and Nancy, I loved your comment...I'm funny and he's insane!

The Kingdom tower looks like its going to be nice! I would love to stay there, even just once. Hopefully, by the time it's built we will be in a better situation financially and we'll be able to afford DVC then. maybe that goal will help us to get there faster!

well, that's all I can remember for now, I am sure I am forgetting something...and Jenna wants the computer so she can play BunnyTown. I'll be back later!!!

 

[elgerber]

Back to Beaches and Cream, it is true, they do not do ADR's. We have never had a problem waiting though, maybe 15 minutes tops. But we eat early. I think if you are there before 5:30 you are fine. If you eat later, I can see where it might be a problem. There is a huge arcade right next door though, where they kids can check things out while you wait.

 

[gometros]

OMG I hope nobody fell for that SCAM????? that's horrible!!! did you report it?

Talking about scams, this one crossed my desk today. The two links at the bottom verify it is for real.

JURY DUTY SCAM:


This has been verified by the FBI (their link is also included below).


Please pass this on to everyone in your email address book.
It is spreading fast so be prepared should you get this call.
Most of us take those summons for jury duty seriously .
a new and ominous kind of fraud has surfaced.
The caller claims to be a jury coordinator.
If you protest that you never received a summons for jury duty,
the scammer asks you for your Social Security number and date of birth
so he or she can verify the information and cancel the arrest warrant.
Give out any of this information and bingo, your identity was just stolen.
The fraud has been reported so far in 11 states, including Oklahoma , Illinois , and Colorado . This (swindle) is particularly insidious because they use intimidation over the phone to try to bully people into giving information by pretending they are with the court system. The FBI and the Federal Court System have issued nationwide alerts on their web sites, warning consumers about the fraud.

Snopes site: says this is real fraud.
http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/juryduty.asp


FBI site: warns about the fraud.
http://www.fbi.gov/page2/june06/jury_scams060206.htm

 

[belle1627]

I figured it was just a matter of time of Disney to announce DVC at CR. I bet there are alot of very happy people out there!! I will have to stay there at least once!! Very cool!

WE have rented from and rented to people on the DIS, it was super easy!

Well it snowing again YUCK, Jenna was fine today thank goodness!!

Busy night tonight with the kids activities.

Chat later

 

[kritter]

Good Afternoon, Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[RanCan]

Hello all!!!!

How is everyone doing today????

Sandy, I heard about that scam......it is just unbelievable how horrible people can be!!!!

Well...we are just waiting around for the girls to get out of school then we will pick them up and it's off to DL!!!!!!
I hope I will be able to get around both parks......I worked out yesterday and I am really sore today......especially my legs!!!

How are you feeling today Kristin????
I hope you don't have a fever!!!

 

[RanCan]

I figured it was just a matter of time of Disney to announce DVC at CR. I bet there are alot of very happy people out there!! I will have to stay there at least once!! Very cool!

WE have rented from and rented to people on the DIS, it was super easy!

Well it snowing again YUCK, Jenna was fine today thank goodness!!

Busy night tonight with the kids activities.

Chat later

Gina,

I'm so glad Jenna is okay!!!!!
Have fun tonight!!!!

 

[kritter]

Candy,

Thanks,, for asking I still have a "scratchy" sore throat today. But I went and did some reading assessments in my kids class today. It was FUN!!!!!!

Have fun in DL!!!!!!!!

Gina,

I'm,, soo glad that Jenna is ok...I def. want to stay at the new DVC sometime in the near future unles we add on to own there!!!!!!!!!!

 

[WDWCrazzyCunninghams]

Candy, HAVE FUN AT DL!!! Steve has been there for a Rite Aid Trade Show, but we have never been as a family. That's one park I would like try. Steve says it's not WDW, that it's just okay. I would still like to go though!

Michelle, Alex, Mags and 'Becca! We got your chocolates today! WAY too cute! I wish I had thought of doing the Hidden Mickeys!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

The temps are dropping and the wind is picking up. We're in for a nasty night. I am going to get gas in my truck...since the light came on and it said, "low fuel", and then we are in for the night! Maybe we'll have a 2 hour delay tomorrow??

 

[RanCan]

Candy, HAVE FUN AT DL!!! Steve has been there for a Rite Aid Trade Show, but we have never been as a family. That's one park I would like try. Steve says it's not WDW, that it's just okay. I would still like to go though!

Michelle, Alex, Mags and 'Becca! We got your chocolates today! WAY too cute! I wish I had thought of doing the Hidden Mickeys!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

The temps are dropping and the wind is picking up. We're in for a nasty night. I am going to get gas in my truck...since the light came on and it said, "low fuel", and then we are in for the night! Maybe we'll have a 2 hour delay tomorrow??

I have never been to WDW, so I can't compare it........but I figure it's Disney.
It is a nice day for DL.....It's around 75!

I would like to go to WDW one day....I probably haven't gone because we live so close to DL!

Have a good night!!

 

[RanCan]

Candy,

Thanks,, for asking I still have a "scratchy" sore throat today. But I went and did some reading assessments in my kids class today. It was FUN!!!!!!

Have fun in DL!!!!!!!!

Gina,

I'm,, soo glad that Jenna is ok...I def. want to stay at the new DVC sometime in the near future unles we add on to own there!!!!!!!!!!

Kristin,

I hope you feel better.......I'm so glad that you were able to visit your kids class today......I'm sure they were so excited that you were there!!!

 

[belle1627]

Well, thanks for all the support about Jenna but she came home from school and is fevering again. A girl in her class just got over Chicken pox and her brother is in Jacobs class and he is off now with the Chicken pox. She seems to have the symtoms, of course any little spot she has I think is it. I am keeping her from her dance lessons tonight and watching her. PLEASE do not be the chicken pox, we are set to leave next Fri. for WDW ahhhhhh
DH says keep positive, hopefully it isn't it!!!!!!!!! Thats all I need is two kids in WDW with the chicken pox!!!!

 

[WDWCrazzyCunninghams]

Oh Gina! I hope they don't have the Chicken Pox! Connor got them last January, even with the vaccine! It was called Post Vaccination Vericella. He was home for about a week with it. Without the vaccine, it can last up to 2 weeks! I would call your doctor. Maybe they can offer some medicine that might shorten the duration.

I have a funny story about when Connor had the pox.....

I had decided, since i was home all week, that I was going to Swifter the walls in my bedroom....yanno, the floor Swifter thing, but on the walls. Before I started, I had asked him when lunch was so I could go and get his schoolwork. He was going to stay home alone while I ran over there. Well, he told me one time, but when I checked the schedule, it was later. I told him, I am not going to leave now, your lunch isn't until blah blah time. He was playing a game on the PS at the time, so he didn't fully hear me. I then start to clean the walls in my bedroom. I shut the door so I could get behind it, and then was running it up and down the wall....hitting the ceiling and the baseboards in the process. When I was done, the Swifter was FILTHY. I thought, cool, Connor would want to see this, so I walked down the hall to the bonus room to show him and he's not there. I start yelling for him, but he's not answering, so I start to panic, Where could he be? I got the landing and yelled down, CONNOR!!!! I then heard the bathroom door open downstairs and he walks into the foyer in tears! I said, Where were you? He says,sobbing, I was in the bathroom. I thought you left. I thought there was a robber in the house! OMG. I then notice he has the phone, I asked, Who's on the phone? He says, "the police, they want to talk to you!" O M G! Needless to say, he thought I left, and he thought the banging the bedroom was a robber going through our stuff! He did the right thing by calling the police on the cordless and locking himself in the downstairs bathroom. the police ended up coming anyway, since they were already dispatched and nearly to the house. He was SUPER nice and told Connor what a great job he'd done and he'd done the right thing. Connor does not like to stay home to this day. He will go with me nearly everywhere, even if Colton is here. it really spooked him....but I just find it a very funny story now. House cleaning led to the police showing up at my house! It's just not good to house clean!

 

[cdhheidi]

Oh good heavens, what a story! Poor Connor... but way to GO on doing the right thing! I am so impressed with him!!!

Sean has never had the CP vaccine, and to our knowledge never had the CP either. However, a few months ago he had this rash area on his back, and the ped was absolutely positive it was SHINGLES! Did a lab to check his titers, and lo and behold, it was indeed shingles. Meaning at some point in time he had CP and we never knew it... sheesh! Kids!

Tonight is education night for daddy (trying to improve skills) and so I need to come up with something fun to do with the kids. Something without going out in public though, as the FLU and some nasty awful colds are out in the world right now, and we do NOT need that at all! Hmm.... maybe an air hockey tournament upstairs in the library? Or, I know, we could set up a jigsaw puzzle I have that we have never opened, one of those 3D ones...

Personally I want to take a long hot bubble bath and go to bed! LOL!

 

[kritter]

Kristin,

I hope you feel better.......I'm so glad that you were able to visit your kids class today......I'm sure they were so excited that you were there!!!

My throat hurts tonight!!!! I'm going in every Tues. to help do reading and comprehension assessments!!!!!!!!