The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[DisDaydreamer]

Two suggestions.

First, figure out where starbox got the chairs she used last year. I have 2 of my own and got 2 from the swap last year and also purchased a 5th one from wal-mart last year. I thought starbox's chairs were from Costco, and so were mine, but mine didn't have that nifty foot rest. The one I purchase from Wal-mart... the tubing was noticeably smaller than all the other chairs from Costco. I would be concerned with the Wal-Mart chairs making it through the season. Or just go with Costco chairs even without the foot rests.

I know by the time we got to VB in June last year bell services had pretty much lost complete control. And trying to keep track of the different groups was beyond them. I would suggest keeping it simple and just have 3 umbrelllas and 6 chairs, period. No boogie boards or other accessories. And as nice as it is... ask the participants not to leave anything extra (like I did) I think it just adds to the confusion. Don't split them into groups. Just have names and dates that a member can have and umbrella and chairs, period.

I'll do some searching this morning, but I have to hit the road to the gym and then work. Later gators.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Or just go with Costco chairs even without the foot rests.

I know by the time we got to VB in June last year bell services had pretty much lost complete control. And trying to keep track of the different groups was beyond them. I would suggest keeping it simple and just have 3 umbrelllas and 6 chairs, period. No boogie boards or other accessories. And as nice as it is... ask the participants not to leave anything extra (like I did) I think it just adds to the confusion. Don't split them into groups. Just have names and dates that a member can have and umbrella and chairs, period.

Thanks Rob. Here, in my town, you have to be a Costco member to purchase there. We are not. I've thought about it many times, but I have limited storage space in my house and most things are sold in bulk there so I never paid the $50 yearly member fee. And I agree now that you say it, the boogie boards probably would be a bit too much. Nicole at VB did seem very leary about the 3 groups. So if the whole system was falling apart for you in June you can imagine how it was for me in Aug. The Bell Service CM actually said to me, "let me go find one that isn't in bad shape". I was Group One but was given the umbrella from group 2----so I don't even think they were paying much attention to keeping everyone in groups.

Joey, I don't know what to tell you because the lists are already at VB. You could call the resort (ask for either Nicole or Bell Services) and ask them to add you to the list ? My only concern about this is the chairs and umbrellas are already showing alot of wear. There was a report than one umbrella was really not that usable this summer. So my main concern is, that if you use whatever is left there, and it totally falls apart, then the last person on the list (riatees December 11-14), might not have use of it ? And they paid for it back in the spring. You could try PM'ing riatees and ask them before you call the resort ? Anyone else have any suggestions here ? No disrespect Joey, but it's this type of situation that I feel we cannot allow in 2009. I really think it adds stress to the CM's. And I understand many people book last minute and miss out on partaking in the chair swap because it is organized in the beginning of the year, but I don't know how else to handle it in 2009, other than to say everyone has to be on the list that is sent to VB to partake in the swap. We don't want to really annoy the CM's so they tell us we can't do this. Hope u can understand.

 

[lisareniff]

Was the chairs Starbox ordered like this??

Amazon - Beach Chair

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Was the chairs Starbox ordered like this??

Amazon - Beach Chair

Yes It's like you read people's minds. Whoa... I hope not

kidding

 

[DisDaydreamer]

She gave me the fax number and told me to fax as soon as I had it.

I would suggest too that you email it to her so see has a backup copy in her deleted folder. They couldn't find the list for us last year.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

As for the boogie boards.....love 'em, but maybe we can get them a bit cheaper ? I've seen some for like $15 each ?

Pathetic... maybe we could just nail a couple 2 x 4s together.......


Sorry, just razzing you. The one I left behind last year was a $90 board (starting to delaminate).

The chairs Lisa found ARE the ones, but higher cost than I expected. Maybe the same maker makes version without the foot rest.

 

[lisareniff]

I think Starbox was trying to make sure it was a high quality chair since it would have to last many months and with it being split many many ways it really wasn't significant in the end. How much did we put in $15? That was to also cover a gift to the staff at the end (edible arrangements). I actually never got to sit in one since our weather was rather lousy for sitting on the beach. I however did get them from bell services and return them.

 

[MiaSRN62]

I also agree those were the chairs---they were very comfy too. They had cup holders.

I will email Nicole a copy of the list as soon as we get it and figure out how to compile the list. I worked today----just got home---and have to be up by 5 am for work tommorrow. So I think I'll try and work on this on Thurs. Thanks Rob for the suggestion to email it.

 

[Mahusky]

Hey Maria..... Add another visit for me please!

August 8th - 15th!

 

[dwelty]

How do they do the fridge swaps & Christmas tree swaps? Does anyone know?

I always thought the swap went from one member directly to another without a CM involved. I would imagine that it is a headache for the resort to have to keep track of.

I understand the Christmas tree swap question, but don't all the rooms at Vero have Fridges?

 

[loribell]

I understand the Christmas tree swap question, but don't all the rooms at Vero have Fridges?

They have fridge swaps on the resort board or somewhere for the values. I would think that the resort does not help with that swap at all since it is taking money out of their pocket.

Sorry for the confusion.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

To the best of my knowledge, every inn/studio room at Vero Beach has at least a mini fridge, then on to a full size at the 1-2 bedroom level.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Ok...I've been working on the Chair Swap lists. It does look like we'll need 3 lists for sure. There are 3 DIS'ers coming in to VB on April 4. That is the point where I needed to make the 3rd list.

Here's what I have so far....anyone feel free to offer any suggestions. I do have one problem though. I can't figure out how to get around it. Kddlm comes in on April 8 and all three groups of chairs will be in use due to the three DIS'ers all coming in on April 4. So Kddlm will have 2 days where they won't have chairs/umbrellas. I know VB will never go for a 4th group. So maybe we can just discount Kddlm's cost for the chair rental ??? Any other suggestions.

Lists so far :

Group 1 :
Mahusky 2/15 to 2/23
Chickie 3/14 to 3/16
backyardponder 3/28 to 4/3
StarrW 4/4 to 4/11
dressthechild 4/19 to 4/22
dort 5/3 to 5/13
photobob 7/7 to 7/12
Buckey Fan 7/19 to 7/26


Group 2:
dgaston 2/15 to 2/20
iloveoke 3/24 to 3/28
goldielocks63 3/29 to 4/4
Poohgirl 4/25 to 5/3
MiaSRN62 5/5 to 5/9
Twinmom108 6/21 to 6/23
Par8hed 7/12 to 7/17
Mahusky 8/8 to 8/15
BWV Dreamin 9/13 to 9/18

 

[MiaSRN62]

Mahusky...you have two trips to VB in 2009 ? I have you down for Feb and Aug ? Just want to make sure. Thanks.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Ok...I've been working on the Chair Swap lists. Lists so far :


DisDayDreamer 5/3 to 5/7
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Hey Maria... I won't be needing to be in the swap this year. It will be just DW and I, and we will be bringing chairs. Thanks.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Ok, thanks Rob.

Is there anyone else on the above 3 lists that would not be interested in the chair swap ?

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Maria,

Thanks so much for all that you are doing on this thread, way above and beyond. We haven't started our countdown on the fridge yet this year because of a New Year trip to the beach, but this thread just keeps me going until Spring Break.

When we come down we have driven each year and bring all of our own stuff, in fact last year broke down and finally bought a beach cart, no more pac mule in my world. So we won't need to get in on the swap.

Tom

 

[mickeymorse]

Hi Maria. Could you put us down for 08/29 to 09/04? I don't have a confirmed ressie yet. Not until Jan that is. But I wouldn't want to miss out. Thanks for all your hard work.

Rob

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks to everyone for updating me. I'll tweek the chair swap lists when I get a chance.
Rob...have u added to the roll call and I'm assuming you'd like to be in the chair swap ? Let me know when you get a moment, thanks.

 

[Par8hed]

We'd love to get in on the chair swap if possible.
Will be in a Beach Cottage from July 12th to the 17th.
(Cocktails on the deck anyone?)

Please let me know.

Thanks,
Tom