Official Vero Beach 2008 Swap Thread

[jazmyin]

Thanks for getting back to me. I am so looking forward to going to VB with my son in Aug. Although I can't participate in your swap I know that I am able to still rent chairs if I need to. I'll continue to read all informatin about this wonderful resort so that I can plan our trip better and be more informed.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Jazmyin.....

I am the last person in Group #1 swap. I checked with starbox. We leave on Aug 19. I'll be happy to provide the VB CM's with your name/address and see if they'll hold the chairs until Aug 25 when u arrive. Let me know. You can PM me with your answer and info.

 

[Ham Ham]

Hi Starbox and MiaSRN62,

We will be at VB for 3 nights arriving Aug. 22 and departing Aug. 25.

I was hopeful that we could be included in the swap for our days and pass over the items to jazmyin when they arrive on Aug. 25.

I understand the swap is closed, so I completely understand if this is not possible!

Thanks,
Ham Ham

 

[MiaSRN62]

Ham-ham....I totally understand that you and jazmyin found this thread late. I don't think it'll be a problem. I have checked with starbox on this and I believe she's ok with me just passing it on to you both. Jazmyin already PM'd me with her name. If you could do the same, I'll remember to leave a note with the chairs that they are to go to you Ham-ham first. Then it will be up to you, to in turn, leave the chairs with Jazmyin's name on them. I don't feel right about giving out her name, so you and she should PM about that. But I'll need your full name Ham-ham. So PM me when you get a chance.

 

[DisneyMama629]

Hi you all! We're live from Vero Beach. The chair swap is great! Love the chairs and umbrella. We used them last night and all morning today. It's been storming so we're in the room. We're hoping it clears up so we can go back to the beach. Thanks starbox for organizing this!!!

 

[Ham Ham]

Hi you all! We're live from Vero Beach. The chair swap is great! Love the chairs and umbrella. We used them last night and all morning today. It's been storming so we're in the room. We're hoping it clears up so we can go back to the beach. Thanks starbox for organizing this!!!

Any pictures?

 

[DisneyMama629]

Sorry! I have tons of pictures, but no cord to upload them. I'll post some when we get back!

 

[Ham Ham]

Disney must have a cable for sale in the gift shop for $80.00.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Glad to hear you're having a great time Rob and Kris

 

[aero99]

Hey guys,

Swap 1's umbrella (well it could be any group because they don't seem to be holding them separately), is starting to fall apart. the little strings that help hold the cloth to the supports are starting to break so if the wind is strong it is pulling the cloth off the little end caps. I HIGHLY recommend bringing some thread with you (I wish I had some at the time or I would have tried to fix it).

Also, I got some slack from the cast member helping me get the chairs when I first arrived. He told me we weren't supposed to this again this year. Something about not having permission... I apologized for any problems, and was going to even tip him, but he didn't really help me get the stuff to my room. It was a really weird experience.

Overall, we did have a wonderful time at the resort and would return again. One warning- the ocean is FREEZING. And I grew up swimming in the long island sound...

 

[DVC Jen]

Hey guys,

Swap 1's umbrella (well it could be any group because they don't seem to be holding them separately), is starting to fall apart. the little strings that help hold the cloth to the supports are starting to break so if the wind is strong it is pulling the cloth off the little end caps. I HIGHLY recommend bringing some thread with you (I wish I had some at the time or I would have tried to fix it).

Also, I got some slack from the cast member helping me get the chairs when I first arrived. He told me we weren't supposed to this again this year. Something about not having permission... I apologized for any problems, and was going to even tip him, but he didn't really help me get the stuff to my room. It was a really weird experience.

Overall, we did have a wonderful time at the resort and would return again. One warning- the ocean is FREEZING. And I grew up swimming in the long island sound...

When we were there in June we had a female CM get a bit "huffy" with me over the chair swap. She complained about how disorganized it was - handed me all the information on it with the "request" to please organize everything. I was a little shocked to say the least. All of the names were on the list - the boxes were no longer being used so really all they had to do was check the list for the name - let the guest into the storage area to get the chairs and umbrellas and be done with it.

I know Starbox got permission from the resort manager to do this - she has done an amazing job getting it all organized. It is really a very simple thing for the CMs to do.

Kind of sad to hear more than one CM is getting a bit testy about it. Would be sad to see it end because they are feeling "put out".

 

[MiaSRN62]

Aero...
Thanks very much for the update on Group 1's umbrella. It's a shame that the person before you didn't give the same warning so you could have been better prepared. We all need to work together. As for the swap and the trouble with the CM's. Wonder is starbox has an email or anything from the manager so we can print it out and show it as proof that this all was approved and organized. I got a snippy CM about a month ago on the phone. I called to ask if they rented snorkel equipment and she was quite rude. I won't tolerate a rude CM so noone better talk like this to me when I get there. Thanks again.....I'll be bringing thread since I'm practically the last one in Group 1.

 

[Harley-Mouse]

When I got the chairs for group 1 on Mon CM said there is no umbrella for this group. I don't know. Just letting you all now.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I am beginning to think that the chair swap WAS a real nice thing. Three groups of chairs and umbrellas, and anything else left behind... I think VB has been maxed out with trying to manage this... I think anything more than one group in the future is pushing the envelope. Of course, starbox may feel different....

 

[kritter]

When I got the chairs for group 1 on Mon CM said there is no umbrella for this group. I don't know. Just letting you all now.

That is what they told me and they brought me three chairs and two boogie boards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Any report from group 2? Any items missing?

 

[aero99]

Interesting turn of events. I can guarantee you that on Friday 7/18, I dropped off 2 chairs, 2 boogie boards & 1 umbrella.

If you find someone nice, see if you can get into the storage area. They had me come in when I picked up the stuff on 7/12. I could see what I assumed to be group 1's stuff and group 2's stuff (group 2's umbrella was labeled group 2 with a sharpie). I was wondering if group 1's umbrella somehow got mixed up with group 3's but it sounds like group 3 doesn't have one either...

good luck!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks for all the updates with the swap. Looks like my group #1 won't be getting an umbrella ? Wonder what happened to it ??? Maybe the CM's felt it was a bit too in bad shape and disposed of it ?