Official Vero Beach 2008 Swap Thread

[starbox]

Everything has been mailed to Vero and swap group two has already picked up the initial shipment and started the swapping!!!!

Because of the complications of re-configuring lists and labels at this point, the swaps are closed to new additions.

When you arrive at Vero, you should have two boxes waiting that are labeled with your name. Do not throw out the boxes!!!!! We'll be using them to pack stuff between swaps.

In one of the boxes, there is a plastic folder with swap instructions, two sets of pre-filled-out labels, and my contact information in case a problem arises.

Upon departure, re-pack the chairs and umbrellas in the boxes, remove your labels and replace them with labels for the upcoming swapper.

If people want to add boogie boards or other items to the swap, they had hanging tags last year that could be attached and addressed to the next guest.

Final Lists 2008​

Group One
wdwcoltsfan March 27-30
kkenily March 31-April 5
BAYBREEZE2 April 8-15
garnet1240 April 18-21
kimkatmom May 2-9
Snoopygirl May 26-28
Pocahantas May 29-June 1
starbox June 6-10
lsayd June 15-20
DisDaydreamer June 22-26
Mackeyapp June 27-28*
KIM33 June 29-July 5
kritter July 6-July 12*
aero99 July 13-18
HarleyMouse July 21-25
jamesmommy August 3-8
MiaSRN62 August 11-19​

Group Two

rsschneck March 21-24
szymcl March 30-April 2
Howard Cohen April 6-13*
akasleepingbeauty April 14-18
lil deb April 21-25
tcruz_10 May 2-9
Onthelake May 11-16
chimchiminy June 6 - 7 (13?)
robnkris June 20-22
tarheel June 23-27*
ceegibbs July 5-19
ddhoeg July 20-25
windjammer July 27-August 1
BWDreamin August 2-8
Lorelai August 9-14*
​

Group Three
Mrs Nick March 31-April 5
lisareniff April 13-18
Mini Sorcerer's Mom April 19-20
lil deb April 21-25
wilderness301 April 28-May 2
DonnaL May 11-15
MikeJ June 5-8
DVCJen June 17-19
LoveMyDisneyCats June 25-29
marvali July 5-6
ddhoeg July 13-18
slmjam July 19-22*
starbox July 23-25
dis@dills July 27-August 1
JerJan August 306
Lorelai71 August 7-14
christine42566 August 18-22
CDNPrinceCharming October 5-11
riatees December 11-14​

 

[MrsNick]

Wow, what a success, go Group 2!

Again, thanks to Starbox!

 

[starbox]

Wow, what a success, go Group 2!

Again, thanks to Starbox!

Hey Mrs Nick - group three had a couple of late additions, so the group three chairs and labels are being mailed Monday c/o you. I'll email you UPS tracking number. The umbrella is already there.

I had a bad experience with Amazon last month - it took three weeks to receive a simple order using free shipping - so I decided to ship the chairs directly to make sure they arrived in time.

Thanks for starting group three!

 

[DVC Jen]

thanks so much for doing this.

 

[MrsNick]

Hey Mrs Nick - group three had a couple of late additions, so the group three chairs and labels are being mailed Monday c/o you. I'll email you UPS tracking number. The umbrella is already there.

I had a bad experience with Amazon last month - it took three weeks to receive a simple order using free shipping - so I decided to ship the chairs directly to make sure they arrived in time.

Thanks for starting group three!

Okay, I'll make sure the umbrella, chairs and labels all end up together Please let me know if you need a few bucks to cover the extra fee for shipping (and thanks for doing the direct shipping!). P.S.
Since you haven't shipped the chairs yet, could you change my arrival date to March 30th?

 

[Harley-Mouse]

Thanks for this.

 

[lildeb724]

Please let us know if you leave additions to the swap. I have no problem buying 2 boogie boards and sand toys for my kids to use (and then leave for others to enjoy) but would hate to find that the swap say had already gained a say a boogie board and I could have bought only one.

 

[BAYBREEZE2]

Thank you once again Starbox!

 

[kritter]

Thanks again!!!!!!!

One question when we check in do we just tell them that there should be boxes waiting for us. Also, I assume the boxes are labeled with our real names not disnames???


Thanks, !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[lisareniff]

Thanks so much Starbox!

Looking forward to our trip in a couple weeks and GETTING OUT OF THIS SNOW!!!

 

[marvali]

Starbox, I sent you a PM. We had computer problems at home that kept us from using our email. Now that we are back up and running (after having to purchase a new computer ), I need to send you the money for the swap via PayPal. Please confirm the info so I send the payment to the right person.

BTW, you still have my username incorrect in the list. Group Three, July 5-6.

Thanks again for all you've done to put this together.

 

[tarheel]

I am in group 2 and have a * by my name. What does that mean? Just checking to see if there is something extra I need to do. Thanks again for coordinating all this!

 

[starbox]

Okay, I took a few days to respond to questions because rsschneck, our first swapper, alerted me to a potential problem with the swap!!! Evidently, VB has more limited storage area than other resorts - and there were some serious concerns about the swap - but management got in contact with me, and after explaining everything - I can once again attest that Vero truly has the NICEST and most personally caring CMs and management anywhere!!!!

I'm THRILLED to say that Vero is going to allow our three groups to swap for the remainder of this year!!! Whew!!! Please be sure to thank them for so generously helping to facilitate the swap - they really do care about us!



Kritter - the boxes should be waiting for you. The only exception to this would be cases with an * where stays overlap - there are a few swappers that won't be able to pick up the boxes until the evening of their arrival day.

And yes - boxes are labeled with your real names. Real names and Disboard names are listed on the swap lists inside each box.


We've got all three groups swapping this weekend! Wish I could join you guys!!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

So does that mean this will be the last season we will be allowed to have a chair swap? This is such a great idea, it would be very sad if this were the last season to have it.

 

[starbox]

So does that mean this will be the last season we will be allowed to have a chair swap? This is such a great idea, it would be very sad if this were the last season to have it.

I am sure that if it's at all possible with their storage, they'll continue to support the swap - but I'll touch bases and find out when the time comes.

As it is, they are being very gracious to us. If I had known that their storage space was limited, I'd have spoken with them before organizing anything. Be sure to tell them thanks!

 

[starbox]

just bumping - any updates or trip reports from swappers yet?

 

[MrsNick]

Hi, all! Back from a lovely (and all too quick) trip to VB.

Lisareniff, the boxes are safely in the hands of bell services, and just as an fyi, we were down with two friends who bought a couple of cheap beach chairs. We put those two extra chairs in the box along with the two original chairs. I figure for those of you travelling with kids or other family members, maybe the extras will come in handy.

Hope you have a great trip in your beach cottage! (And it's a good thing we weren't in a beach cottage. DH and I joked that they'd have had to Tazer us to make us leave )

 

[lisareniff]

Excellent! Thanks Mrs. Nick. I can't believe we're next!!! Wow! So much to do and only 2 days! Originally we were thinking of grandparents coming along but it turned out to be just the 4 of us in that BC (makes me feel a little silly).

Thank-you again Starbox!

 

[marvali]

Hi, all! Back from a lovely (and all too quick) trip to VB.

Lisareniff, the boxes are safely in the hands of bell services, and just as an fyi, we were down with two friends who bought a couple of cheap beach chairs. We put those two extra chairs in the box along with the two original chairs. I figure for those of you travelling with kids or other family members, maybe the extras will come in handy.

Hope you have a great trip in your beach cottage! (And it's a good thing we weren't in a beach cottage. DH and I joked that they'd have had to Tazer us to make us leave )

Great job MrsNick. Thanks for looking out for the rest of us Group Three crowd! Two extra chairs will work great for us.

BTW, any comments about the resort for us newbies? I've looked at the map but not sure it will do any good to make any special room requests. We will be in a two-bedroom and I'm guessing that means we will be in one of the three villa buildings. Not sure there are any benefits to one over another unless you want to be very close to the pool area.

Where was your room and how did you like it for convenience, view, etc.?

 

[TEXASPRINCESSES]

I know you said no addition--but I can fill a hole on List 1 I will arrive vero on June 11th and depart the 15th and would really love to join in--I contributed money to the swap last year...and we really didn't use the stuff b/c it stormed the whole time we were there....does that help my case?????????
Please advise!

Thanks for your consideration!