Target date has arrived.

[CptnJack]

Well, thanks to you all and many, many hours of planning, re-planning, hiding, wrapping, unwrapping, explaining and crying we are about to hit the road for our first ever trip as DVC members.

Some of you may recall this thread from last Christmas: The ultimate Christmas Present...

And this one which describes the big event: It's official

You folks have made this soooo easy and soooo pleasant. One member even gave me their Litho so I could get it framed for Christmas morning. This is by far one of the nicest communities I have ever been a member of.

We are driving down today for 1 night at CBR and then 8 nights in a 2BR at OKW. This has been a long time coming and the fact that it's finally here is almost unbelievable.

I can't thank you all enough!

 

[JimC]

Welcome Home! Enjoy the first of many memories with DVC

 

[Pocahantas]

Congratulations on making your first trip home!!! ENJOY!!!

 

[whiplash]

Hope all your expectations are met! Hope the magic embraces you! You will not believe the feeling you will have arriving as a MEMBER, not as a tourist. It's hard to explain but you'll see. WELCOME HOME NEIGHBOR!!!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

It's great how you had links to old threads. You can read it and remember. Enjoy a wonderful trip!!
Bobbi

 

[Laurabearz]

Have a great trip! OKW is Marvy!

 

[paults]

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

I remember those threads! Happy to hear you will soon be "home". Have a wonderful first stay and be sure and let us know how it turned out.

 

[marymrg]

Have a wonderful time at Home!!!

 

[allflgirl]

I just became a DVC member myself and just read through you're treads. Wow, what a wonderful story.

Welcome home and I hope you have a FANTASTIC first trip home. You're going to have so many years of happy times ahead.

Safe travels for you and your family.

Julia

 

[CptnJack]

Just into Florida! Typing this on my phone. 174 more miles to go. Thank you all for such great responses!

 

[JimC]

Enjoy yourselves. Have a dinner on the terrace at Olivia's.

 

[lizziepooh]

Have a great time! I still remember how excited I was on our first trip!

 

[JimC]

Cptn,

Just went back to reread the saga and thought -- how are you ever going to top this????? You set the bar way high with your 2005 Chirstmas!!!

Maybe a DCL cruise is in order

 

[CptnJack]

Hi All. Kids are finally asleep and I'm enjoying the quiet at Caribbean Beach. How will I top this? Not sure but I am a master at surprise. In fact, when we get home she will be walking into a new dining room set that she knows nothing about. She HATES the one we have now. It used to belong to the actor Clifton Web and it's solid cherry and in heavy need of repair. I don't want to get rid of it (nor have I) for the last 12 years because of the lineage.

Anyway, you bring up a good point. One year I let her stay mad at me (and I do mean mad) because i refused to go to Chicago for Christmas to see family. I had her family come down and sit around the tree then I woke her up Christmas morning and said "Come see what Santa brought you!" to which she retorted "What are you? 3?" She came out, rubbed her eyes and started crying, she was so happy.

This year, I'm thinking nothing, that'll be a surprise she won't expect...

 

[Judique]

Hi All. Kids are finally asleep and I'm enjoying the quiet at Caribbean Beach. How will I top this? Not sure but I am a master at surprise. In fact, when we get home she will be walking into a new dining room set that she knows nothing about. She HATES the one we have now. It used to belong to the actor Clifton Web and it's solid cherry and in heavy need of repair. I don't want to get rid of it (nor have I) for the last 12 years because of the lineage.

Anyway, you bring up a good point. One year I let her stay mad at me (and I do mean mad) because i refused to go to Chicago for Christmas to see family. I had her family come down and sit around the tree then I woke her up Christmas morning and said "Come see what Santa brought you!" to which she retorted "What are you? 3?" She came out, rubbed her eyes and started crying, she was so happy.

This year, I'm thinking nothing, that'll be a surprise she won't expect...

What a guy! Congrats and Welcome HOME!!! Have a sensational vacation!

 

[CarolMN]

Have a wonderful trip!

Best wihses -

P.S. I think you owe us a trip report when the trip is over and you are back home.

 

[pixiechick]

This year, I'm thinking nothing, that'll be a surprise she won't expect...

You like living dangerously!! If you think she was mad last year....

Welcome Home!!!!​

 

[Cruelladeville]

Way cool gift! Welcome Home! We'll be there late Wednesday, so don't drink all the wine before then!

 

[jonestavern]

Wow! what a fellow!
The bike & boat rentals are fun at OKW & so is the Gurgling Suitcase!
Best of trips to you & yours and..

Welcome Home!

Jean & Chris