The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

[minniekissedme]

come on...in Coastal Carolina you can almost walk across the street and find a golf course...

Time to start my day and go out and fry some bacon!! Gotta pay for my #%)!!!

Have a great day all...

 

[HolidayRoad]

Good Morning Sunshines!

OK, we haven't had a QOD for a while so I'll throw one out there. What other forums do you subscribe to?

I subscribe to a few forums on Delphi Forums mostly the Single Wing Football Forum, there are a couple of Disney related forums on their but it's not like here. There is a Forum on Masslive called Eastern Mass Football Forum that I used to be pretty active on but not so much now. To be honest this particular thread takes up about 90% of my "Forum Time" Other threads on this board take up about 9% which leaves about 1% for all other boards.

 

[HolidayRoad]

Although I have a pretty good grasp on this whole DVC thing I'm really kind of dumb when it comes to understanding other types of "Timeshares". Last week while in WDW my Aunt and Uncle came over to spend a couple of days with my parents they are all getting along in age so after day two in the parks the four of them just sort of hung out by the pool and did old people things. You know, the men wore black socks with sneakers, shorts and a button down shirt and the women wore jackets while sitting by the pool in that freezing 85 degree weather. Anyway, I told my Aunt how I bought into DVC at BWV and that we are excited about the whole thing etc, etc. She and my uncle said to me "Oh, well if you want a timeshare take ours". I figured he meant next year so I told him I wanted to stay at BWV next year. He then said told me what he meant was I could have his Timeshare forever he would sign it over to me. He said that they are getting older and don't really use it so we can have it, he would sign it over to me.

I know nothing about this stuff but wasn't about to say no. So here is my question the timeshare is at Sheraton Vistana, it's week 17 (whatever that means) and it's in Orlando. My Aunt told me she has never stayed at her home timeshare that she always trades them. Does anyone know how these work? Is it a good timeshare? Does anyone know where I can find out more information on how these work? Thanks for any help I can get!

 

[icouldlivethere]

I know nothing about this stuff but wasn't about to say no. So here is my question the timeshare is at Sheraton Vistana, it's week 17 (whatever that means) and it's in Orlando. My Aunt told me she has never stayed at her home timeshare that she always trades them. Does anyone know how these work? Is it a good timeshare? Does anyone know where I can find out more information on how these work? Thanks for any help I can get!

I don't know anything about any other timeshares but as far as I'm concerned any timeshare you can get for free is a good timeshare!!! You sure can't beat the price and no waiting for ROFR!! The only question I would have is where do I sign!!

 

[tammymacb]

Ed, Susan will be able to help you with this one.

Also that site ( TUG ) seems to be a general timeshare board...

Well, one way or the other, it's free..!

 

[tammymacb]

Just checked TTS site. Apparently the resale is between 4-9 thousand bucks. You could sell it and use the money towards more points!

 

[HolidayRoad]

Just checked TTS site. Apparently the resale is between 4-9 thousand bucks. You could sell it and use the money towards more points!

That is a plan!!!! Woohoo!

 

[tammymacb]

OK, Ed, where are you buying now??

 

[GoofyDad13]

Just got home. The team all converged on Corry's home. When I got there, there was a sea of people with candles. You couldn't drive down their street because of the cars. His parents came home a short time later.

There are more questions than answers. His Dad was in the house when he put a gun to his temple. He was fine at school today and at practice last night. Something happened with his exgirlfriend after school today.

I just don't know how you, as a parent, ever recover. My son keeps asking "why?" and we can't make sense of something that makes no sense.

I appreciate your thoughts and prayers. There are 50 young men that are hurting very deeply tonite and 2 parents who have a child to burry.

So sorry to hear this. Not like this, but DD lost her best friends last fall. We will be thinking of you and your family. I hope your son is able to talk about it with you, as this really helped us. I know I will be hugging both DD's a little tighter tonight.

 

[GoofyDad13]

Ed, if you're looking for an amusement park this summer there is no better place the Kennywood just outside of Pittsburgh. In fact it was just named the best traditional amusement park or something like that.

Kennywood is one of the great frustrations of my youth. As both parents are from outside Pittsburgh, we would go back each summer. Everytime I was too short to drive the cars (think Indy speedway) and all of the good rides. I finally get tall enough, and my grandmother moves to Florida. OK, so we did do a one day to the Magik Kingdom, but I swear I will get back to Kennywood some day.

Take in a Pirate game at the best ballpark in the country!

PNC park looks awsome. I want to do this and a Steelers game some time. For now, I will focus on my White Sox (can't be a cubs fan, need to keep the faith that the Bucs will someday turn it around).



Laxmom, You weren't in Vegas this past weekend were you? Somone at our conference, from Ohio, wearing a WDW sweatshirt, was talking about how much she loved WDW, and her son played Lacrosse.

QOTD - Pretty much here. This group, and I am tryig to get through all of the DIS Dads Club postings (the plan was to join when I got caught up, but may have to join begore I get to the end).

Good luck to all today, I may have to call MS.

 

[HolidayRoad]

OK, Ed, where are you buying now??

I don't know yet, I'm a terrible impulse buyer so it's best that my wife isn't. I checked out those listings at TTS I'm not sure what type of Sheraton Vistana timeshare it is it looks like they have a few different types. But all of which look like they might fetch enough $$$ to do a significant add-on, even if I have to throw in a few extra bucks. I'm going to be on this thread for quiet some time I think. Maybe I'll jump on one of those deals Disney is offering but then I wouldn't have the fun of ROFR. I wish they would offer an extension like at they did at OKW, I'd sink the money into that. Oh, so many choices. Here we go again!!!!

 

[TenThousandVolts]

Sheraton Vistanna- this is a Starwood resort- now if it is Vistanna Villages it is worth a lot more as that gets you into the Starwood Network or whatever they call it. It lets you swap around to Starwood resorts easily at like the 8 month window or something (you can kind of compare it to the DVC 7 month window- not sure if there is an exchange fee) The other resorts are really nice- Starwood and Westins. Now- if it isn't Villages- then you still have a small booking advantage at these resorts, but it is only a week or something- and it is an II exchange- I think you pay a fee.

People say that the actual resort in Orlando is very nice.
Definately go to TUG- don't take anything I say as accurate without double checking as I just read some of this about a month ago when I was barely flirting with the idea of picking up a cheap timeshare- so I may have misunderstood something.

 

[disneymotherof3]

Good Morning Sunshines!

OK, we haven't had a QOD for a while so I'll throw one out there. What other forums do you subscribe to?

I belong to greytalk ( owners of retired racing or AKC greyhounds ) and the scubaboards.

I'm hoping today turns out to be a great day...

Susan, I really am sorry. We're here for you as this thread has become a great support group for lots of things. We're here for you if you need us.

Good morning! First off, I have to agree with Tammy. Susan, we are definitely here for you.

As for the QoD, DISboards is really the only one that I am on on a regular basis. I belong to a Military Wives and Spouses Support group too, but am rarely on there anymore. DISboards takes up too much of my time!

I almost did buy points yesterday....backed off at the last minute!

Where did you almost buy at?

I don't know anything about any other timeshares but as far as I'm concerned any timeshare you can get for free is a good timeshare!!! You sure can't beat the price and no waiting for ROFR!! The only question I would have is where do I sign!!

Amen sista!

 

[tammymacb]

I seriously wanted to add 50 ALK for that special. Until I realized I wouldn't get 07 points or be able to use them until 09. Then it just seemed like I was tying up money for no immediate reason.

Then I fleetingly considered SSR ( I'd get the 07 points there ) but decided to hold off and look around next week while we're there.

 

[Grandbuddy]

Anyway, I want to get back to Disney dreams; my happy place, if only for a little while. So lets have some good news today, guys!! Today is going to be our lucky day for our peeps in waiting. I can feel it.

Now, I can share my news. Received an e-mail yesterday, while I was out of town, from Brenda Murtha (whom I do not know), with closing documents attached to be printed and signed, and instructions for proceeding from this point. Only, I haven't actually seen any of them. My "Adobe" has self-destructed, and will not re-load. (Does this mean I have to buy a new computer? I'd rather buy more points!) So, I have forwarded the docs to a friend, who will print them out for me. So, if I have closing docs, does this mean I have officially been estoppified?

(Box score, 13 days offer to passing ROFR; 20 additional days before receiving closing docs.)

He then said told me what he meant was I could have his Timeshare forever he would sign it over to me. He said that they are getting older and don't really use it so we can have it, he would sign it over to me.

I know nothing about this stuff but wasn't about to say no. So here is my question the timeshare is at Sheraton Vistana, it's week 17 (whatever that means) and it's in Orlando.

I wouldn't say no, either. Definitely get on the TUG website and learn some good stuff about your good fortune. I think Starwood is a quality product. Unless the maintenance fees are excessive, and the trading power is really low, I would take it in a heartbeat...and take my uncle and aunt out for a really good dinner (but make him wear long pants with his black socks).

 

[TenThousandVolts]

By the way- there is a member who frequents these boards who knows a lot about Starwood- the username is TomandRobin- you may want to send a PM- This is a very nice Disboards member and is always generous with their info

Prayers are continuing your way Laxmom.

 

[icouldlivethere]

Now, I can share my news. Received an e-mail yesterday, while I was out of town, from Brenda Murtha (whom I do not know), with closing documents attached to be printed and signed, and instructions for proceeding from this point. Only, I haven't actually seen any of them. My "Adobe" has self-destructed, and will not re-load. (Does this mean I have to buy a new computer? I'd rather buy more points!) So, I have forwarded the docs to a friend, who will print them out for me. So, if I have closing docs, does this mean I have officially been estoppified?

(Box score, 13 days offer to passing ROFR; 20 additional days before receiving closing docs.)

Congratulations!!! Yes you have officially been estoppified! I hope you don't have to buy a new computer. I do hope you have a quick closing and quickly get in the system!

 

[Grandbuddy]

I agree with all those sentiments. I'm about to walk down the street to pick up my docs, now, so at least I'll soon know what is in them.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Now, I can share my news. Received an e-mail yesterday, while I was out of town, from Brenda Murtha (whom I do not know), with closing documents attached to be printed and signed, and instructions for proceeding from this point. Only, I haven't actually seen any of them. My "Adobe" has self-destructed, and will not re-load. (Does this mean I have to buy a new computer? I'd rather buy more points!) So, I have forwarded the docs to a friend, who will print them out for me. So, if I have closing docs, does this mean I have officially been estoppified?

(Box score, 13 days offer to passing ROFR; 20 additional days before receiving closing docs.)

Brenda Murtha is the one I just sent all my money to. Never heard from her before but now she's my new best friend if she's going to get me my points!

Well, keep in mind that this whole winning thing with the redsox is very, very new. They have broken more hearts in New England over the past 90 years or so because of "The Curse". Generations upon generations had their own little nightmare to deal with: 1918 Redsox sell Babe Ruth to the Yankees so their owner at the time can fund a play "no, no, Nanette" - 1946 - Johnny Pesky's delayed relay throw - 1978 Bucky (&%#*@) Dent - 1986 Bill Buckner - 2003 Aaron Boone. Then there are a lot of other little horrors thrown in 1948, 1949, 1967, 1972, 1975, 1988, 1990 and 1999 just to name a few years with issues. So believe me right now is a great time to be a Boston sports fan but I can definitely relate to those places that are struggling.

We haven't had teams in MN long enough to have quite that history. Now, in our lifetime (changed that from my lifetime b/c I don't think you're pushing 100!) the Twins have the earlier success. Of course with the recent Boston success my DH seems to have forgotten the past and thinks it's just not a normal year if the Red Sox and the Patriots don't win the title!!!

Thankfully he at least cheers for the Twins and Vikings as his second choice. And he's always on the look out for the next newly developed superstar from MN to get lured to Boston by the bucks!!! Grrrrrr.....

BTW I thought the 2004 ALCS was great! I was watching it when the DH had already fallen asleep. 3rd best series next to the Twins 87 & 91!

 

[disneymotherof3]

Congrats Grandbuddy! Onto the next list!

As of 5/01/08, those waiting to close:

snowbunny

Tammymacb

Beavertails Queen

Colonialtinker

tink'smom2b

Buckeye Fan

The Who #3

clombardi

Barney44

Princess Amy Lyn

Cherta

karebear06

cybertea201

VerandahMan

Bookwormde

MMcguire

TenThousandVolts

ROFR isn't such a bad word after all! But estoppel is!!!!


*If someone has moved on to another list, please let me know. Some of these people we haven't heard from in awhile. Thanks! *