The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

[HolidayRoad]

Like our fearless scuba diving leader has taught us Fridays are good for ROFR. Big day for for a lot people on the thread today I think almost all of it good. Nice way to start off the weekend!!!

Updated list 4/4/08:


Tammymacb (3)

cybertea201

AinW

Verandaman

Karebear06

dani0622

LadyKay

Princess Amy Lyn

Frankiesmom

Laxmom

pb4ugo

Grandbuddy

JaxDisneyFans

Monami7


ROFR is a four letter word.

 

[HolidayRoad]

The lucky thread still intact, I'm tired so off to bed. I'll check in tomorrow, good night all. Hope everyone has wonderful dreams of strolling down Main Street USA, the weather is beautiful the crowds are light and your surrounded by those you love and love you.

 

[minniekissedme]

The lucky thread still intact, I'm tired so off to bed. I'll check in tomorrow, good night all. Hope everyone has wonderful dreams of strolling down Main Street USA, the weather is beautiful the crowds are light and your surrounded by those you love and love you.

nice...very nice!

 

[Grandbuddy]

I'm not going anywhere. I will not be looking for an add-on...as I told someone else, we already jumped into the deep end of the pool! As a "lurker" this thread was super helpful...I hope I can help in return. Since this thread started only one person, disneymotherof3, has actually cashed in! A few of us are that much closer...tammymac - founder, one of them. She'll never leave...she shops too much!

For that, I'll go first, of course...already getting there all too quickly.

 

[tammymacb]

As I said before, I'm not going anywhere, I love this thread...even though shopping is finished!

Kris, wow, I didn't hear about your skybus...I'm sorry.

 

[Verandah Man]

I found out that I passed ROFR today. The contract was submitted to Disney on 3/20.

Congrats!!!

 

[Laxmom]

Good Morning everyone!!! I had a terrific nights sleep except for one thing....I dreamt that I added on 400 points!!! Seriously...no joke! At SSR! I hold Minnie and TammyMacb totally responsible!!!

No big plans, just homework. Need to go with DS to look for an amp for his new guitar. DARN!!! I liked it without it! I really should clean, but like you guys said, this is more fun and I have a really hard time staying away! It is like an addiction. I had no idea how much we would need each other when I started lurking here back in the Marriott days. You all really do make this process tolerable! For that, thanks!

Just a side note, when we reach 250 pages, the mods will shut us down and we will need to start a new thread. It happened in Jan with our cruise meet thread. Some people.....me ...did not get the memo on the change so I lost them until this week. (probably because I am on this board most of my waking hours now!!) So, we need to keep that in mind and mention it every so often as we get closer so we don't lose anyone.

TTFN, I will check in later.

 

[Verandah Man]

Yeah, the way this thread is going, we will most likely be on Chapter 2 before I hear if I made through ROFR......

Our 10/24/09 cruise meets thread is on Chapter 4 already.......with Chapter 5 not too far behind......

 

[colonialtinker]

Good Morning. We are having a bad day today. Our dog died earlier this week and for some reason today it has hit everyone. DD8 and I have been crying for abour an hour. I finally got her back in bed, she woke up at 5. We have had the dog for 7 years. She got pneumonia 2 weeks ago and just couldn't get over it. Caught her standing out in the rain the day before she died. Anyone know how I can make DD feel better, without going and getting another dog. I want to wait a while before I get her another. We always go to the pound and get animals that are due to be put to sleep. Makes me feel good that I saved a life.

 

[Laxmom]

Colonialtinker, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. To some, the loss of an animal is no big deal; to us, it is like losing a family member.

I have been through this three times. The first time, I was 10 or 11 and my parents did go out and get another dog right away. I have to say, it helped ease the pain of that first experience with death. The second time, Maggie was 17. She was miserable. That was easier but I was also older and I wasn't the one who made the decision or took her to the vet the last time. The third time was with my first dog that I owned as an adult. It hit my family hard. K.C. was 16 and colapsed in the back yard. We knew it was time but it didn't make it any easier. This is going to sound weird, but...we had him cremated and I still have his ashes. We got this dog at a very dark time in my life; I had miscarried, lost my Dad suddenly, DH got orders to Oklahoma and DS started school. That dog saved me by brining me out of my depression and giving me something to nurture.

There are books and advice on the internet about the death of an animal. As hard as it is, everyone in your family will have to go through the grieving process in their own way but each will experience the same steps and end up at acceptance. I still miss my boy and am crying as I write this. Getting another dog will not replace the one you have lost but would provide a distraction from the heartbreak. Only you can make that decision.

I hope I have somehow helped. My heart goes out to you and your family.

 

[Laxmom]

Yeah, the way this thread is going, we will most likely be on Chapter 2 before I hear if I made through ROFR......

Our 10/24/09 cruise meets thread is on Chapter 4 already.......with Chapter 5 not too far behind......

I don't know Vman! I was checking out the other ROFR thread and people are passing quickly. You and I are on about the same timeline. Lately, contracts seem to be coming back in 10 days or so. Some sooner!

 

[colonialtinker]

Thanks Laxmom. I know we will have to grieve. The dog was like a family member. I think part of the problem is it's a weekend. That's when DD would go out and play with the dog. She is going to her Grandma's later. Sorry I made you cry.

 

[Laxmom]

Don't be sorry. I can empathize. That is what made me cry. We are all here for each other on this thread. Not just for the joy of passing ROFR but also for the down times, like banks and estopple and losing a loved one.

This is the hardest part of having a pet. They bring us so much joy and love us unconditionally. What you had to do, by being a responsible owner, was the right thing for an animal that gave you so much. You did the right thing, first and foremost. You did the only thing you could or should have done. I say this because I remember wondering if I had. I was afraid that I wouldn't know when it was time to put K.C. down. I knew when I saw him suffering. I think you have that peace of mind also. It may not help DD as she is so young but I thought I would throw that your way just in case....

 

[Verandah Man]

Good Morning. We are having a bad day today. Our dog died earlier this week and for some reason today it has hit everyone. DD8 and I have been crying for abour an hour. I finally got her back in bed, she woke up at 5. We have had the dog for 7 years. She got pneumonia 2 weeks ago and just couldn't get over it. Caught her standing out in the rain the day before she died. Anyone know how I can make DD feel better, without going and getting another dog. I want to wait a while before I get her another. We always go to the pound and get animals that are due to be put to sleep. Makes me feel good that I saved a life.

So sorry to hear of your loss. We take it very hard when we lose a family pet, so we know what you are going through. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. After our buddy Midnight passed just a little over two years ago, we also had him cremated and have his ashes here with us. We were going to bury his ashes in the backyard, but the cedar box they came in was just too nice to put into the ground, so his box is sitting on our kinck-knack self with his favorite chew toy.

We tried getting another dog(Boomer) a few weeks later from the pound, but our DD's cat and Boomer didn't get along, so after two months we had to return Boomer, we did find out later that Boomer did go to a nice home, which made us feel better.

 

[Disneholic]

What does ROFR stand for? I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks and and can't figure it out.

 

[colonialtinker]

Thanks Guys! I know I did the right thing in my mind. Vet said nothing more we could do. I am going to think of positives now and try to get out of the fog.

I do have a question. Does any one think that Disney will let me bank some of my points, even though I will be pass the 4 month window once I close? The first contract should have everything completed and points in our account by the 1 or 2 week of May, since the contract has a Oct. YU I will be pass the banking window.

 

[Verandah Man]

This is a pic of our buddy, buddy Midnight. I have this pic as my wallpaper on my laptop. He laid on his bed and didn't move for about 30 minutes after my DD set her cup on his head, he was such a good and loving pooch. It's be more than two years and we still miss him terribly.

 

[Laxmom]

So sorry to hear of your loss. We take it very hard when we lose a family pet, so we know what you are going through. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. After our buddy Midnight passed just a little over two years ago, we also had him cremated and have his ashes here with us. We were going to bury his ashes in the backyard, but the cedar box they came in was just too nice to put into the ground, so his box is sitting on our kinck-knack self with his favorite chew toy.

We tried getting another dog(Boomer) a few weeks later from the pound, but our DD's cat and Boomer didn't get along, so after two months we had to return Boomer, we did find out later that Boomer did go to a nice home, which made us feel better.

Yea, the thought was that we would sprinkle K.C.'s ashes in the backyard. He used to walk the fence and has left was resembles a wagon wheel rut like path the entire way around our fence. He wasn't a big dog either; a Sheltie. But I just can't do it. I know we won't be in this house in a couple of years and I think it would make it harder to leave.

I'm glad you have Midnight, too, Vman. I think some think I am crazy. K.C. is also on our bookshelf but it is angled and he is on the far end. I can see him from where I sit but DH can't . It bugs him.

We knew "Case" was failing. I found a pup on the internet and we drove 2 1/2 hours to see him. Ended up bringing him home. He is the 2nd from the left in my avitar. He was 6 month old. Talked to many before doing it. Dogs are pack animals - I was afraid he would feel like he was being replaced - that, I was told, is a human emotion. Jet, the pup, and K.C. got along extremely well. The middle Sheltie, Shadow, not so well. They have grown to be best buds but it took time.

It was interesting that the other 2 grieved K.C. also. Jet wouldn't come to us for over a week and Shadow stopped eating for nearly 3. It was tough on everyone.

 

[Verandah Man]

What does ROFR stand for? I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks and and can't figure it out.

ROFR = Right of First Refusal.

From the TTS website:

After we receive both Buyer’s and Seller’s signed contract, everything goes to Disney for ROFR (Right of First Refusal). Disney has 30 days to review the contract and decide whether to exercise their right or not. They generally make that decision in 3 weeks. Once approved, Disney forwards everything to the title company and they prepare final documents. After the final documents have been executed and returned (along with the monies due from the Buyer), the contract closes and Disney is notified of the transfer of title.

 

[colonialtinker]

Love the photo!! I have a picture of our dog that I swear is smiling with DD & DH. It is my favorite picture! I think I may make DD a coolage this weekend for her wall of photos and take your idea of Loving Memory.

You guys are great and have really helped this morning