Royal Carriage Stroller Swap Part 2--closed

[LauralF22]

We have a split stay we are arriving ASMusic 10/24-10/29 but wont need a stroller until 10/26 then we will be at Port Orleans Riverside 10/29-11/3 ...I think from what I read there was a stroller available 10/26-10/30 and that Laural was taking them both just to stroller sit one of them 10/30-11/7...Thank you and sorry for my vent

Maybe you can get RC5 from Lisa-upnorth's sister on the 26th, and then drop it off with me on 11/3, and then I'll only stroller-sit from 11/3-11/7.

Works for me if it works for Maddi. We just need to let Lisa know a.s.a.p. and SandrA as well.

I'll keep checking in for updates...

 

[raenyny]

OH!! Yay! I hope this works for Maddi this would be wonderful!

 

[Legendofthehawk]

I'm sorry, please read post one.

i am sorry. I had joined another stroller swap on the dis board and had thought the rules were the same.

I got bumped from that one because someone had extend their stay, so I was scrambling at the last minute to see if we could get a replacement.

 

[landofoz]

I'm sorry, please read post one.

I re-read that post again. If you're referring to the number of posts and length on the disboards, then my PM explained all of that. I'm using a temporary log in to do a complete surprise trip for my wife and kids. I gave the information on my real login to show that I've got over 250 posts and have been a member since 2006 and have actually done a swap with you before.

However, since I was requesting 10/26-10/28 it might be that raenyny is also wanting the same time. Again, I'm a long-time DIS'er, but I'm trying to be super-secretive b/c of my wife also using the disboards.

 

[parkers*momma]

OK, now that is out of the way. I'm hoping this doesn't offend anyone but I'm trying my best to keep on top of this plus home life.

In the month or two before I went to WDW, I averaged 5-8 requests and thought I had everyone down plus accurate notes on those who might be added when I returned. When stroller #1 went missing...I had to re-arrange ALL 5 swaps to accomidate the current swappers.

Yes, there were a few swappers in the week prior request and I wanted to see condition of the strollers. Which I did, updated those that I could, and asked those who were requesting to contact me when I got back. I've been back home for weeks (seems like months--I need my fix again). And all the requests are coming in today for Oct. 26th-30th.

Not trying to be disrespectful...but 10 days before the date? I guess I should have contacted everyone who sent an PM but that would have meant 50+ PMs at the least. I guess I assumed (yes, I should never assume) that if someone really wanted the stroller, understood how the swap worked, that they would contact me again about the stroller once I arrived back home to find out the condition of the stroller, if it was available and if they could nab their dates..

I had several who did and they were immediately put in the swap...disneycountrygirl...Robbinsgirls3...momto3dizkidz...gilliansmommy just to name a few who were on top of the game and right here. Those that didn't PM to find out the conditions or PM me...well either you were lost in the shuffle as I came home to a maxed out PM box or I missed adding you. I do apologize if that is the case...but I am trying my best to keep this going AND work as many hours I can to provide for our family. For those who aren't familiar with our situation. Dh was permanently laid off the beginning of September, still hasn't gotten everything from his former employer (his lil 401K plan and two week severance pay) so until he gets this...no unemployment...which means we are living on my pay.

I apologize if I offended anyone, left anyone down, or caused hurt feelings.

For those who are still looking for a stroller. Please once you check in at your resort...ASK! Many many times, outgoing guest leave strollers for incoming guest. Go to LS, Bell Services, and the front desk each morning and each night. Many MANY times, you can get a FREE stroller to use while you are at WDW. If you get one, you can use it the day or the entire week and just leave it at LS or bell services when your vacation is over. HTH

 

[Beavers5]

We arrived in FL, last night. We stayed with grandparents last night and will head to WDW in a couple hours. Hopefully, the stroller will be waiting for us at FW. We will be meeting with MousekaMaddi in a week to pass the stroller to her.

 

[deva]

#5 is ready to go to ASM. I am waiting until tomorrow morning to drop it off so it will be in LS just over 24 hours. It has 2 raincovers, a sunshade, and a goody bag in the basket underneath. We only used it a few times around Epcot and it seems to be in good working order. I put swappers name on a tag I made from a manilla folder. It is tied on the handles with a princess ribbon. I also tied another ribbon on the opposite end of the handlebar (so if the tag somehow gets ripped off look for the princess bows). Finally I attached on a bright pink gate claim check from Continental Airlines to the middle of the handlebar. This tag was on my other stroller all week and it made it easy to spot in the crowds.

Thanks Maddi for organizing the swap and keeping it together.

 

[parkers*momma]

I hope you are having a WONDERFUL time.

Hopefully #2 will be out of AS Movies before #5 arrives...I'd hate to confuse any of the CMs. Beavers5 is going to pick up #2 in the morning as it wasn't possible for gilliansmommy's DH to take #2 to FWC.

Gilliansmommy...Sending you extra pixie dust tonight...a lil late but hopefully something magical will come your way!

 

[lisa-upnorth]

all looks good for #5 . Thanks to all who made the changes come together in the final hour
Hope it runs smoothly

Can't wait for trip reports!!Have fun and tell the mouse we miss him!!!!

 

[Marshay]

Robbinsgirl3 -- I sent you a PM last week (10/15) to coordinate the handoff. I see you haven't read it yet. Please contact me when you get a moment. Thanks!

 

[lfwhipp]

hiladies, sorry ive not been aound much. I had orl surgery and have had one heck of a reaction to something and have been in bed for over a week. UGH, talk abiut hitting the paycheck hard. I hope all is well with the swaps and ill pop in again soon when im feeling better.

I am sure Maddi is keeping everything together wonderfully!

 

[momto3dizkidz]

Ok, now I am just a few weeks from our vacation and I am getting a scratchy throat, ugh! I don't care so much about me feeling lousy, I'm just thinking that if I get sick now, it is fairly likely one of the kids will be sick in WDW. I better go get a gallon of Germ-X!

Holly
ASMu Family Suites 11/7-11/14

 

[momto3dizkidz]

On a happier note, I just booked another WDW trip in January at the Poly CL, where we've always wanted to stay! The CL level was $100 more per night (319 vs. 219) but with four kiddos I thought for the food alone it would be worthwhile. The strollers are gone by then, though, right?

Holly

 

[Marshay]

On a happier note, I just booked another WDW trip in January at the Poly CL, where we've always wanted to stay! The CL level was $100 more per night (319 vs. 219) but with four kiddos I thought for the food alone it would be worthwhile. The strollers are gone by then, though, right?

Holly

oh, how awesome!! DH and I stayed at the Poly one time years ago -- it was sooooo nice. You'll have to let us know how CL is.

 

[momto3dizkidz]

Will do. My neighbors got a free upgrade to Poly CL this summer and thought it was incredible. We are especially excited because our "baby" turned two yesterday, so this is probably going to be the only time we get to stay at the Poly since next time we'll have to get two rooms and there is no way we could afford that!

 

[Marshay]

hiladies, sorry ive not been aound much. I had orl surgery and have had one heck of a reaction to something and have been in bed for over a week. UGH, talk abiut hitting the paycheck hard. I hope all is well with the swaps and ill pop in again soon when im feeling better.

I am sure Maddi is keeping everything together wonderfully!

sorry to hear this. Please rest and get better!

 

[LauralF22]

Ok, now I am just a few weeks from our vacation and I am getting a scratchy throat, ugh! I don't care so much about me feeling lousy, I'm just thinking that if I get sick now, it is fairly likely one of the kids will be sick in WDW. I better go get a gallon of Germ-X!

Holly
ASMu Family Suites 11/7-11/14

Hi Holly,

Sorry to hear you are starting to feel sick. I had to pick up my DD4 at daycare today because she was throwing up and has a fever. I was thinking that this is good to get it over with now, but you are right, I hope she doesn't contaminate the rest of us (especially DD2)!

We leave a week from Friday!

Laural

 

[LauralF22]

I leave one week from tomorrow!!!

 

[momto3dizkidz]

Lucky, you, Laural! How is your daughter doing?

Let me know if the stroller needs anything. I think someone said something about tape (?) for the handles...

Holly

 

[gilliansmommy]

Maddi~thanks for pixie dust. I am finally home and so glad. I am so sorry about the stroller not going to WL. My husband was stressed with me in hospital and the 2 girls alone. Nothing like a good emergency surgery while on vacation to Disney. LOL. I highly recommend Celebration Hospital.