Most definitely! I try to look at life from a fun perspective though it can be challenging at times. Life is hard enough without us making it tougher than it has to be. Why go through life down in the dumps all the time when there is so much out there on Gods green earth that was meant to be enjoyed I say
Thank you so much!!
TokelauCrash reading to catch up! Happy Birthday Blossomz! I love the work history info. My first job was in high school working for Marshall's clothing store. In college I worked the checkout and Christmas layaway at Walmart (that's a job that will teach to be humble and patient). My first job out of college was teaching 6th grade at a public middle school here in town. 3 years later, I quit to be a SAHM for 11 years. I did work some preschool jobs off and on during my time at home. When my youngest was 4 I went back to teaching at a private Christian school teaching 2nd grade. A few years later I moved to 3rd grade, and then at the 7 year mark, I moved to the middle school (all at the same school). I'm on year 11 teaching. I plan to teach a few more until DD 14 graduates, then I will decide what I want to do with my life when I grow up!
We moved DD21 to St. Augustine last weekend and got her all settled in. She started occupational therapy school this week. Gonna be a long 2 years I think. They told them that they needed to devote at least 3 hours of study for every credit hour they have each week. 17 hours x 3 = 51 hours of study per week!I did send her off with an DVC AP in hand, so if she can find the time, she can at least go to the parks. I took Twinklebugs advice and called member services so that they have a magic file number on her, and she can validate the AP without us being there.
Last but not least, any groupies have any advice about what building to request for the Poly Villas? We have a standard view reserved.
The thought does cross my mind on occasion, especially when fees come due each January. We, too, could make a tidy little profit if we sold. . .but, then we'd be without DVC points until we could find another great deal which are becoming increasingly rare. Besides, we keep borrowing, so we'd have a really stripped contract.
So, we'll hold pat and use the points to good use going forward.To be fair, half of those critiques probably came from me.
All I can say is the waffles are nowhere near as good as they used to be. And, now they pretty much force you to buy baskets whether it's breakfast or lunch/dinner. I can't say for certain, but I don't see fries offered at RF at all. I don't know they fry anything there. The kitchen is pretty much closed off and most things seem pre-prepared. Perhaps others know more. You can get waffle fries over at Geyser Point, but according to the menu, they come only with sandwiches and burgers. However, I suspect they would make them a separate order if you wished, and those were excellent both times we had them.
It baffles me that we paid $72 per pt back in 2001 and now, with less yrs left on the contract than previous yrs, and the things are selling for more!! I don't see us selling unless something tragic happens in our lives that force us to do so. DVC, like many of us will agree, has afforded us some wonderful vacation memories, and those are priceless. If the thought crosses my mind, and every so often it does, it passes quickly. Its nice to know we can rent the pts for a premium if we want too, but I find myself trying to max out the pts most times, so hard to justify considering renting.
They are very tasty. Better than Chick Fil A's versions IMO
At some point, the selling price for VWL (and all 2042 resorts) will have to crash. Maybe when there are less than 20 years of membership? 15? At some point the economics completely fall apart. But no, we don't have plans or even thoughts to sell. As @jimmytammy pointed out, if we have a tight financial year we can always rent out the points.
That is a good way to think of it, and honestly for me, I have not considered that. But most timeshares have a bad rep where economists and guys like Clarke Howard and Dave Ramsay are concerned. And DVC is no exception for them as they lump it right in there along with those other timeshares. I know Im glad I didn't wait until the price got out of my fair price range. Back then, it was steep IMO, but fortunately, I convinced Tammy we could make it financially.
I was one of the more vocal Groupies against the changes coming to the Lodge. And, they did remove a lot of the "wilderness" aspect of it--so many trees taken down, the nature trail gone, the beach extinct, and the quiet serenity of Hidden Springs pool area is no more. That being said, the changes do look lovely, even the cabins. WL has become, at once, a bit more upscale looking and a bit less intimate. I'm still conflicted by all the changes. Still, when we walk into the lobby and around the grounds, we still feel as though we're home. . .a renovated, updated home not always to my liking, but still home. I don't think you'll find that is missing at all. On the other hand, RF simply doesn't have a lot of good vibes going for it. The new outside seating area is very nicely done--the food at RF? Not so much.
