The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

[joyzilli]

CONGRATS!! KAT4DISNEY!!!!! That's great news...happy planning.....

Still waiting (13 days) for ROFR. I emailed the seller and they said they usually hear on Thursdays, so I'm hoping this Thursday brings good news.

 

[Grandbuddy]

No Welcome Homes for me either on our closing day. Oh well.....still happy here.

Welcome Home!!!...a day late. (Can I officially say "Welcome Home," in that I have not actually closed yet, therefore have no "home"?) I shall put aside my inhibitions and shout it, nevertheless -

WELCOME HOME

 

[colonialtinker]

Welcome Home!!!...a day late. (Can I officially say "Welcome Home," in that I have not actually closed yet, therefore have no "home"? I shall put aside my inhibitions and shout it, nevertheless -

WELCOME HOME

I think once you past ROFR you are entitled to say WELCOME HOME. After all you will be in the system soon

 

[Grandbuddy]

My Disney-related dream vacation is what I am buying DVC to do. We took the boys and all the grandkids (two 3-1/2 year olds, a 2-yr-old, and a 5-mo old!!!) to WDW for a week this past December, and everyone had a ball, despite the crowding of 6 adults and 4 kids into 3 studios at AllStar Movies. I want to do that every other year, but with more spacious accommodations - and with a washer and dryer, as long as the kids are small!! Devoting nearly half a day to a coin laundry where the dryer didn't get hot enough to dry the clothes, no matter how many quarters you fed it was one of the only real frustrations for that trip. The idea of being able to pack much lighter and just wash clothes every 3 days or so is very attractive.

As a bonus, we are trying to end up with enough points that on the years we don't do the whole family trip, the boys will be able to alternate those off years and take their families for at least 5 nights in a 1-BR (at WDW or one of the other DVC properties). That way, each of them would go two out of every three years, and Sandra and I would go at least every other year, with everyone.

And, since I feel so guilty for ignoring Kat's good news, yesterday, I shall again say, "WELCOME HOME!"

Kat, I have not formally introduced myself. I am Jerry. Hope you're having a wonderful day.

 

[colonialtinker]

O.K. there hasn't been a question of the day for a while so I thought I would throw one out. I hope this already hasn't been asked.

Money being no object, what is your "Dream" Disney related vacation?

I'll chime in with mine a little later I have to get to work on my Blog!

I would go to every Disney Park in the World. I would spend one week at each location finishing up at WDW and staying there for 2 weeks or more. Since I know I will never get to do this its nice a dream Go question.

Kristen - Are the animals out today?

 

[fourkidsphoto]

Here is the picture I used…I got it right before our trip to DL last year. I’m still trying to catch up on all the posts, my mom passed away last week after fighting lung cancer for a few months.

So sorry to hear about your mom. We lost my Dad very suddently last December. My mom has serious cardiac disease and we almost lost her 2 months ago but she fought back. I am a former hospice RN but it is so difficult to go through this in one's own family. After my mom recovered last month, we made the decision to buy this crazy DVC membership. We have enough points for 26 family members to go next January. We are praying that my mom is able to go with us..we are planning on it. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

 

[fourkidsphoto]

This is something all of us have faced, or will face; and our loved ones will face saying good-bye to all of us, someday. I think the key is to keep lines of communication open all the time, and don't let disagreements and disappointments stand for any time. That way, at least there are no big regrets about things left unsaid, or left unforgiven. I guess that's part of what I mean when I say my mom is at peace. She also has a great deal of faith. I think it's great that all of us, having never met in person, are willing to invest ourselves in one another, whether through prayer or best wishes. Neat bunch of folks, here.

Blessings to your mom as well. Love your comments.

 

[HolidayRoad]

O.K. there hasn't been a question of the day for a while so I thought I would throw one out. I hope this already hasn't been asked.

Money being no object, what is your "Dream" Disney related vacation?

O.K. for me, it's almost a trick question. My Disney dream vacation has changed with time and probably will keep on changing especially since we now own DVC . Like grandbuddy I'm sure that once my children grow up and have children of their own my dream will be a lot different than it is now. That being said my Disney Dream vacation for now would consist of a three week vacation: Week one would be a week at the Grand Floridian Magic Kingdom View, club level, of course we need to only spend a couple of days in Magic Kingdom the rest of the time enjoying the resort and spa. The next 5 days would be spent at Animal Kingdom Lodge, savanna view, delux club level. Once again a day or two at Animal Kingdom is all that is necessary the rest of the time maybe do a sunrise safari and enjoy the amenities. The last 9 or ten days would be spent at Boardwalk Villas or Beach Club with the right view of course and delux club level. Once again we spend a few days at EPCOT and Disney Studios but more time enjoying the resort itself.

 

[minniekissedme]

Had to do a quick post...gone ALL day yesterday and probably today. I'll catch up sooner or later.

Received an email from SW Mother's Day special pricing. Fares for our August trip dropped to $76/$70! It's only $7 per r/t but when it's $35 total....yippee! My M&D booked at a higher rate...we saved them $59!!!!

I Southwest!

 

[GoofyDad13]

Only time for a quick post right now.

Congrats Kat4Disney, and Welcome Home.

I saw the boardwalk cam, pretty cool, but I think it goes down today. Will post later with answer to the QOD.

 

[minniekissedme]

Waiting to Close - The Check is in the Mail

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The "Waiting for ROFR" support group "Those who passed ROFR, closed, and lived to tell about it". Updated 5/6

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fourkidsphoto

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KAT4DISNEY

 

[minniekissedme]

Here is the picture I used…I got it right before our trip to DL last year. I’m still trying to catch up on all the posts, my mom passed away last week after fighting lung cancer for a few months.

tink...my condolences to you and your family.

 

[Princess Amy Lyn]

Good Morning All!!
Yep day 28 in the Estoppeland. So far no word from Disney on the hold up.

Kat-sorry, congrats!!!!

Ed-I think watching Tammy wave is a great idea!!! Oh yeh, J Hansen is my cousin. It has been so sad that they have not had a winning season since he has been on the team!!! Hopefully soon they will, he does not have many more years, there have been some winning games where all the points are from him. We have all said we will go to the SB if they do....I have been to the World Series, NFC and AFC championship games, Bristol Nascar. My next 3 are olympics (which I have another cousin who looks to be on the next olympic water polo team, we are making plans for London 2012!), the Kentucky Derby, and the Superbowl. Just a few of my dream plans.

QOTD>>>>> ....right now I want to do a Euro Disney cruise with all of my immediate family.

Hopefully I will have some good news to report today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will check back in later.

San Diego Super Chargers, San Diego Super Charger (la,la, la)

 

[minniekissedme]

I've been pretty busy the past several days and didn't share this with you. About a month ago a friend, John Atkinson, a friend from Omaha, was entered in a contest to play golf at the US Open course, Torrey Pines, in San Diego. Sunday he indeed was crowned the champion. I received this email and wanted to share it with you.

We are so excited to share that NBC announced today that John was the winner of the Golf Digest US Open Challenge Contest!! You can go to the Golf Digest website to see the official story. We cannot thank you enough for all of your votes, prayers and support. It is amazing to think that from one original email, almost 50,000 votes were generated for John. We could not have done this without all of you and your networks of family, friends, and co-workers.

This is an opportunity of a lifetime for John and our family. We are planning a vacation to San Diego and are excited to have about 20 people join us to support John. He continues to work at his golf game, taking lessons and receiving lots of advice. John also remains on the clinical study for his lung cancer at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. His recent PET scan showed the cancer active and slightly progressing. We are always hopeful for new studies/treatments and intend to seek a second opinion at a cancer institute in the next few weeks.

On another note, some of you may have received information about a wine tasting event in Omaha. Due to the upcoming Golf Digest commitments, John will be unable to attend this event. The organizer, Jodi Meradith is still planning to host the wine tasting. All proceeds will be donated to the non-profit organization, Lung Cancer Alliance. We feel this is the best organization to increase lung cancer awareness specifically.

John will be on the Today show and the NBC Nightly News in the near future--we will keep you posted on the dates. Also, Golf Digest is doing a story on John in the July issue, which comes out on June 1st. Again, we sincerely appreciate all of your votes, support and prayers. We are fortunate to have so many good people in our lives.

San Diego, here we come!!

John, Lori, Machaela, Andrea & Christopher

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." Helen Keller

More on the whole story is available at golfdigest.com. John is scheduled (at least right now) to do an interview with a Pittsburgh sports radio friend, Ellis Cannon, that is to air on Thursday at 745pm. If you are interested, the radio website is http://www.wpgb.com/main.html, where you can listen or download a podcast.

Thank you all again for your support! to you!

 

[mickeyfan0805]

Ed - great QOD. For me, I'm not only making money no object, but practicality (I don't think such opportunities are even available). Nevertheless, I would fly to DL for a week, stay at the DVC at the GC, then jump aboard a Disney Cruise line, travel down through the Panama Canal until we dock in Tampa (probably a 10 day trip or so), to then spend 2 weeks at a Savanna View Concierge Room at the AKV.

 

[Grandbuddy]

Officially tendered an offer on another contract at SSR. Details to follow, if the offer is accepted. ROFR (waiver, one would hope) and estopple also to follow...ugh!

 

[minniekissedme]

nice...good luck!

 

[HolidayRoad]

Officially tendered an offer on another contract at SSR. Details to follow, if the offer is accepted. ROFR (waiver, one would hope) and estopple also to follow...ugh!

Good luck Grandbuddy, hope to throw you on the list it's not been very active lately.

 

[Verandah Man]

Good Morning All!!
Yep day 28 in the Estoppeland.

Still hanging there as well.......day 20 in estoppeland for me............

 

[u2daisyblue]

O.K. for me, it's almost a trick question. My Disney dream vacation has changed with time and probably will keep on changing especially since we now own DVC . Like grandbuddy I'm sure that once my children grow up and have children of their own my dream will be a lot different than it is now. That being said my Disney Dream vacation for now would consist of a three week vacation: Week one would be a week at the Grand Floridian Magic Kingdom View, club level, of course we need to only spend a couple of days in Magic Kingdom the rest of the time enjoying the resort and spa. The next 5 days would be spent at Animal Kingdom Lodge, savanna view, delux club level. Once again a day or two at Animal Kingdom is all that is necessary the rest of the time maybe do a sunrise safari and enjoy the amenities. The last 9 or ten days would be spent at Boardwalk Villas or Beach Club with the right view of course and delux club level. Once again we spend a few days at EPCOT and Disney Studios but more time enjoying the resort itself.

Wow you described exactly what I would do except I would add at the end of all that a one week disney cruise (the one going to tortola) to unwind still be in the magic.

Just thinking about it is exciting. Thanks for the question, it really got my mind going.