The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[rigsby25a]

First of all I am rigsby25 - not rigsby25a. I have been having trouble logging in/posting since I was at VB. I thought it was the poor internet connection but I'm home now and having the same problem. I am just anxious to let you know what happened to me. Some very nice lady ordered a couple of chairs from Walmart and she didn't want to lug them home, so she offered them to another lady and then to me. When I asked for the chairs, you would have thought I asked for a girlie magazine in church. They got upset right away and said that the swap ended in July and they had nothing more to do with it and too many people were claiming the chairs and then someone else wouldn't have them and they'd be very irate and upset at the CM's and they didn't want to deal with anymore. As soon as I said "chair" they closed up. They wouldn't even listen to me when I told them these weren't chairs from the dis swap. They said they were too busy to look for chairs but if any turned up they'd send them up to my room. They never came. Either the lady changed her mind or the lady before me swiped them, or the CM's never looked. I thought I was the dis chairs underneath the walkway where they keep the rental chairs. I recognized that blue umbrella from a picture. But I just wanted to let you all know in case there is a problem and someone is going through a lot of trouble for nothing.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks John ! Got your PM and sent one back.

Rigsby....oh no......so sorry this happened to you ! See , this is what I was afraid of with the CM's getting annoyed. On a side not though, I went back to the 2008 list that starbox managed and did not see your name on any of the 3 lists ? Were u added late ? From the 2008 lists that I have, riatees December 11-14 is the only DIS'er left to go. And to riatees (December 11-14), I'd suggest you call VB and ask for Nicole and make it clear that you are coming during Dec and there should be chairs and an umbrella for you. Because if they told rigsby the list was closed, they are mistaken from what I can see of the 2008 thread.

I am sorry for your experience rigsby and really appreciate you updating us all. Hope u had a nice time otherwise.

 

[dort]

I could very well be quite confused.....this is all making my head spin.

I give starbox big kudos for doing this last season !!!

Kudos to you also MiaSRN62, not exactly a little task you have taken on for us. My thanks to you for doing this

I see that you, DisDaydreamer and I will be there the same time

 

[rigsby25a]

On a side not though, I went back to the 2008 list that starbox managed and did not see your name on any of the 3 lists ? Were u added late ?

No, no, no. I wasn't part of the dis swap. This was a private party who didn't want to take the chairs she bought back on the plane with her, so she left them for a few of us. I really would like to ask her what happened, but I don't know where the other thread is to get her information again. I just got caught in the gunfire!!!! But like I said before, when I said the word CHAIR the CM's seemed to go crazy and become uncooperative. Also as I reported previously she wouldn't even listen to the fact that I wasn't looking for dis chairs. She was just going on and on against the swap. Evidently it has something to do with people squabbling over the dis swap chairs. Unfortunately, I think some folks are not signing up, but asking for them when they arrive.

 

[MiaSRN62]

This was a private party who didn't want to take the chairs she bought back on the plane with her, so she left them for a few of us. I really would like to ask her what happened, but I don't know where the other thread is to get her information again. I just got caught in the gunfire!!!! But like I said before, when I said the word CHAIR the CM's seemed to go crazy and become uncooperative. Also as I reported previously she wouldn't even listen to the fact that I wasn't looking for dis chairs. She was just going on and on against the swap. Evidently it has something to do with people squabbling over the dis swap chairs. Unfortunately, I think some folks are not signing up, but asking for them when they arrive.

Ok, got ya rigsby...sorry for the misunderstanding on my part rigsby.
As I said back several posts, I sensed this disdain from Nicole when I spoke to her on the phone. You could just tell they are allowing us to do the swap again in 2009 very reluctantly. She did ask I fax her the lists before the chairs arrive and spell out all instructions for the staff. I don't blame her after hearing from you that there have been sqaubbles over all this. It is so wrong for anyone to try and use the chairs if they did not participate in the cost sharing. I will spell this out when I fax Nicole the final lists. I'll provide my phone numbers if she has any problems----might be useful if another one of us could provide a contact number as well. I do work close to full-time so I can't be available at all times. But if an issue arose, it might help if the CM's knew they could turn to a couple of us---especially in light of the fact that their patience is growing very thin at this point.

Does anyone think I should start a seperate thread just for the chair swap ?? I'm not sure how to handle that.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Ok, got ya rigsby...sorry for the misunderstanding on my part rigsby.
As I said back several posts, I sensed this disdain from Nicole when I spoke to her on the phone. You could just tell they are allowing us to do the swap again in 2009 very reluctantly. She did ask I fax her the lists before the chairs arrive and spell out all instructions for the staff. I don't blame her after hearing from you that there have been sqaubbles over all this. It is so wrong for anyone to try and use the chairs if they did not participate in the cost sharing. I will spell this out when I fax Nicole the final lists. I'll provide my phone numbers if she has any problems----might be useful if another one of us could provide a contact number as well. I do work close to full-time so I can't be available at all times. But if an issue arose, it might help if the CM's knew they could turn to a couple of us---especially in light of the fact that their patience is growing very thin at this point.

Does anyone think I should start a seperate thread just for the chair swap ?? I'm not sure how to handle that.

I think a separate thread is an excellent idea. People look to this thread for VB info....it could get really long with swap posts. JMHO....you are doing a great job!

 

[DVCconvert]

Does anyone think I should start a seperate thread just for the chair swap ??

Proably a very good idea Mia - especially with having the 'rules' spelled out.

From what I've heard this is the issue that really is the root of what problems there have been. No one in the cast nor management wants unhappy guests.
RL names, dates (ressie numbers might be helpful) and a clear concise protocol will all work towards making this intergrate in the least painful manner possible.

VB's cast & management are eager to please, but any "guest intiated" program has to be done in such a way so as to minimize any distrubtion to SOP's.

 

[Par8hed]

Hey all. Par8hed here. I'm quitting the DIS. My DW will ID herself at some point and follow up on the chair swap. I hope you enjoyed the cottage pics.

My invite for cocktails stands.
See you real soon?????


Tom

 

[mickeymorse]

Hey all. Par8hed here. I'm quitting the DIS.

Tom

I certainly hope it wasn't something I said

Rob

 

[loribell]

Hey all. Par8hed here. I'm quitting the DIS. My DW will ID herself at some point and follow up on the chair swap. I hope you enjoyed the cottage pics.

My invite for cocktails stands.
See you real soon?????


Tom

What the heck? You just provided us with all those wonderful pics and now you are leaving us? So sorry to see you leave.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hey all. Par8hed here. I'm quitting the DIS.

You'll be missed Tom....enjoyed your posts and photos

 

[Lenc324]

Has anyone been to Brianna's for seafood????

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Proably a very good idea Mia - especially with having the 'rules' spelled out.

From what I've heard this is the issue that really is the root of what problems there have been. No one in the cast nor management wants unhappy guests.
RL names, dates (ressie numbers might be helpful) and a clear concise protocol will all work towards making this intergrate in the least painful manner possible.

VB's cast & management are eager to please, but any "guest intiated" program has to be done in such a way so as to minimize any distrubtion to SOP's.

I agree totally.

 

[DVC Jen]

Hi all - if possible can we be added to the chair swap yet? If so I will PM with my info. I can't make our reservation for another month - but plan on getting it for June 22 - 24 (checking in the 24rh - checking out the 25).

I also agree that something very concrete - full names - check in dates - and ressie # would even be good. When we did this last June the CM was very - well let's just say verbal in her displeasure of having to deal with this.

The swap is an awesome idea - I think they just got really overwhelmed with it all.

For those of you whom have and are currently organizing this - thank you thank you.

I know my family really appreciated the time and work you have and are putting into this.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I certainly hope it wasn't something I said

Rob

Me too.... I've been known to (on occasion) say the wrong thing.

 

[DVCconvert]

.... I've been known to (on occasion) say the wrong thing.

IF so, I've never seen it!

 

[lisareniff]

Par8hed, Sorry to you feel you have to walk. Your always welcome to pop back in to our corner of the DIS anytime.

I hope in time to see you around the forums again, here ...or elsewhere.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

IF so, I've never seen it!

Thanks... you're a loving person....

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Par8hed, Sorry to you feel you have to walk. Your always welcome to pop back in to our corner of the DIS anytime.

I hope in time to see you around the forums again, here ...or elsewhere.

Agreed... Hope I didn't somehow push you away...

 

[my3princes]

We just came back from a quick vacation. We spent just one night at Vero on our way to a cruise out of Miami. We loved our stay at VB and plan to go back again some day