The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

[Laxmom]

Who takes a trip next? Is it Colonialtinker or Tammy? I can't remember. I will have to go back a few pages to see.

They have to report back as a sort of booster shot until we all can take our trips!

 

[icouldlivethere]

I don't know who is next. I like reading everybody's trip reports though so I can live vicariously through their vacations. With one DS getting married in June and one DS getting married in September I can't go anywhere until later this year.

 

[tammymacb]

Good Morning Sunshines!

I leave in 8 days!

Two more days of the work fest and I'm finally off and I sure can't wait, though I could use some overtime money to spend on our trip..

Everyone have a great day.

I hope there are pics up from Ed when I get home.

 

[Laxmom]

Good morning, all!!

ICLT, you will need a vacation after 2 weddings!! I needed it after one! Luckily, I thought ahead and once everything was set in stone, I booked us for a week, once DS & DDIL returned from their honeymoon, in Williamsburg, Va. We had a great time and we both commented on how much we needed that trip more than any other we have ever taken. I wore beige and kept my mouth shut and even though I was the mother of the groom, it was stressful. No offense anyone, but......I am so glad I have sons!!!

Wow, it sounds like we are going to have a rash of trip reports! Colonialtinker and Minnie are heading out in the next month also. I can't wait to see if everyone gets the "Welcome Home"! This sounds silly, but I sure hope I get the DVC magnet on the cruise ship door. I just think it would be so neat. I doubt I will get the "WH" when we are there in July because it is an exchange so the magnet would be my first one (WH) as a member.

 

[colonialtinker]

Hey, where in the world is Ed? Sing it with me!

I've already decided that the lap top goes with me on our trip! I would have disboard withdrawal!!

Good Morning! I will have my laptop with me. Thankfully free internet is available! I have been reading the thread Live from Orlando. Makes me want to be there now. Especially today, cloudy and cool. I plan on keeping everyone updated in the afternoon when we are at the resort chilling from the heat
Tammy I am so thankful you started this thread and want to say THANK YOU it has been a big help understanding all the different steps you go through when you buy a resale. Plus I have met lots of very kind people here

 

[Laxmom]

I am so glad the free internet is now available. It will be almost as great as being there.....almost.

I have to second that. I think we have the gems of the Dis on this thread. Everyone is so kind and supportive. I really think that we must try to do a meet sometime, someplace, somehow.

 

[Verandah Man]

Our DD is going to Chicago on a 5 day trip with her high school band and choir next month. While DD is in Chicago, DW and I decided to fly to Florida and spend a few days at our vacation home in Lake County. As of right now, we don't have any plans to do much, except to relax in the peace and quiet. I am planning on taking my laptop with me, so I might do some posting while we are away.

 

[monami7]

I am so glad the free internet is now available. It will be almost as great as being there.....almost.

I have to second that. I think we have the gems of the Dis on this thread. Everyone is so kind and supportive. I really think that we must try to do a meet sometime, someplace, somehow.

Just an FYI at AKV there was no free internet. It was $10 a day. We chose to not use the computer all week!

 

[Laxmom]

Andy, you lucky duck!! I figured you were going to say you were going to go along and visit the sales center in Chicago to add on more points!

Why would they charge for AKV and not the others? That's weird.

 

[icouldlivethere]

Good morning, all!!

ICLT, you will need a vacation after 2 weddings!! I needed it after one! Luckily, I thought ahead and once everything was set in stone, I booked us for a week, once DS & DDIL returned from their honeymoon, in Williamsburg, Va. We had a great time and we both commented on how much we needed that trip more than any other we have ever taken. I wore beige and kept my mouth shut and even though I was the mother of the groom, it was stressful. No offense anyone, but......I am so glad I have sons!!!

I'm definitely going to need a vacation!! I never heard that about wearing beige before until I was dress shopping and the clerk commented about the groom's mother wearing beige and then she laughed at the horrified look on my face because I look awful in beige. It is very stressful. My DH and I are from Wisconsin so all of our guests will be coming in from out of town and we have been very busy completely redecorating our house.

Our other DS lives in Wisconsin and will be getting married there and trying to plan out a rehearsal dinner from a distance has been a nightmare. We have been out there several times scouting places out but still don't have anything finalized. Its very exciting and very stressful all at the same time. I'm not so sure now that this was the best time for me to get involved with the added stress of buying a timeshare but I do look forward to using it once this is all over!

 

[Laxmom]

I hadn't heard it either until someone told me. I never thought I looked particularly good in beige either but when I came out of the dressing room and people went, "ahhh." and DH grinned, beige it was! Here is how stressful this all was. On the Thursday before the wedding, my last day of work before the big day, I was working and had my boss (chiropractor) adjust my neck because I couldn't turn my head. Five hours later, he had to do it again. I just couldn't turn my head because my neck muscles were soooo tight.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Just an FYI at AKV there was no free internet. It was $10 a day. We chose to not use the computer all week!

While you were on your trip I believe (lucky you!!!!) it was announced that the free internet will be starting on May 4th at the DVC resorts for owners.

 

[Laxmom]

I wondered why that would be.

 

[Grandbuddy]

But just a note to say that if you choose the right beige dress, you don't blend into anyone's background. (If this photo loads) Below you will see the DW at the younger DS's wedding in 1998. Yes, he chose to escort his mother back out of the sanctuary.

Unfortunately, not much detail, but my wife was stunning (and still is!) the fabric has a little sparkle to it, but not as much as she has....

 

[icouldlivethere]

Wow!! Your wife looks gorgeous!! I wish I looked that good in beige! The mother of the bride will be wearing cream or beige to the first wedding and I will be wearing cocoa brown. I'm still waiting to hear what the mother of the bride will be wearing to my other son's wedding before I pick my dress. I probably won't have a chance to look until after the first wedding is over anyways.

 

[Laxmom]

Great picture!!

When my DS got married, the her Mom actually picked the same dress! True to the code, I picked another dress, wore beige and .....well you know.

Hey, I just ordered my first pair of crocs. I keep reading how great they are and I am hoping to wear them on our trips. They are so ugly but if they help my foot pain, I will buy one of every color.

 

[colonialtinker]

Hey, I just ordered my first pair of crocs. I keep reading how great they are and I am hoping to wear them on our trips. They are so ugly but if they help my foot pain, I will buy one of every color.

Let me know how you like them. We leave in June and everyone I have talked to said to buy them. I really don't like buying ugly shoes too

 

[Laxmom]

I actually ordered them from Shoebuy. They have a 20% off coupon good today with free shipping and free returns. Hey, no risk! I bought my first pair of birkenstocks last summer and I love them. There are some that are uglier than others so I have been really picky which ones I buy. Foot pain is gone when I wear them though.

 

[TenThousandVolts]

...but my wife was stunning (and still is!) the fabric has a little sparkle to it, but not as much as she has....

Grandbuddy- that was so sweet! She is beautiful.

 

[minniekissedme]

Hi everyone...back from a long day!

My wife actually wore a cream dress as opposed to white (her choice) on our wedding day...she looked unbelievable! Still does...hasn't aged a bit and being with me that's quite an achievement! If she looked any better she'd be Grandbuddy's DW!!!

My M&D have decided to go with us!!! Calling tomorrow to book a 2BR at SSR for August!!! My mom will probably want to get a buggy...she can get around but going thru the parks in the dead of summer will be too much. And we probably won't spend a whole lot of time doing the parks but if they want to go, she'll need it!

I'm cutting to the front of the line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1