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jiggerj
11-12-2006, 01:12 PM
you enter your villa?
Before I even drop the carryon, I RUN to the balcony to check out the view! :)
DarthGoofy
11-12-2006, 01:17 PM
I am right there with you Laura. The balcony is the first place I go.
RweTHEREyet
11-12-2006, 01:27 PM
Check out the layout, is the master to the right or the left, in other words, where will I be parking my butt in the evening, and then what is the view. We never get a good/great view, so I don't like to get too disappointed. :sosad:
kathyseb
11-12-2006, 02:49 PM
Hit the bathroom and then check out the view.
ghost1000
11-12-2006, 03:03 PM
I'm still new to the whole DVC thing, so usually what I do first is take pictures (including the view from the balcony).
I give my guide a big sloppy kiss for getting me the best view available. :yummy: He always meets me at the villa to welcome me home.
:lmbo:
Does yours do that TW1?
Seriously, I have no idea what I do -- I don't think I do anything consistently -- probably just look around and see if everything seems OK.
yecats48884
11-12-2006, 06:43 PM
I am right there with most of you---check out the view! Nono, you do have a WONDERFUL vacation guide---wherever did you find him/her---he/she is almost superhuman!!!!!!:hahahaha:
carolina_yankee
11-12-2006, 07:10 PM
I give my guide a big sloppy kiss for getting me the best view available. :yummy: He always meets me at the villa to welcome me home.
:lmbo:
Your guide is Pluto?
Does yours do that TW1?
If your guide gives you 'a big sloppy kiss', I'm not sure TW1 can write on a family board what his guide does . . .
I'm in the take a photo family of first things to do.
Dirk
Colorado Belle
11-12-2006, 07:32 PM
1. Check out the view.
2. Lie down on the bed and cool off if it's AUgust and I carried my own bags.
3. Put up the mini-light set around my balcony.
KNWVIKING
11-12-2006, 09:45 PM
I steal the batteries out of my tv remote control, than call maintenance and tell them it doesn't work. They show up, install fresh batteries. I put the old ones back in and keep the new ones.This way, when I buy some bit-o-crap toy off the clearance rack for one of my 49 parasitic neices or nephews, I don't have to spend more on the batteries than the toy is worth.
Blue&Gold
11-13-2006, 12:14 AM
I steal the batteries out of my tv remote control, than call maintenance and tell them it doesn't work. They show up, install fresh batteries. I put the old ones back in and keep the new ones.This way, when I buy some bit-o-crap toy off the clearance rack for one of my 49 parasitic neices or nephews, I don't have to spend more on the batteries than the toy is worth.
Viking, you are an inspiration :crazy:
I guess we do the view thing, too. Interesting study in human behavior... Most of us won't spend more than a couple hours on the balcony during a vacation.
Your guide is Pluto?
Dirk
Wouldn't that just be the best if it were true??? :loveisint
Rozzie
11-13-2006, 03:17 AM
View, view, and more view!!! Oh yeah, than take pictures if it's a new resort I've never stayed in for my DVC memory book. Oh, Mr. Roz turns on Stacy, I swear that boy has a thing for her! :crazy:
ErinC
11-13-2006, 04:37 PM
I hate to mention it, but I check to see if the room is pretty clean. After a bum deal at BCV and chocolate donuts in the girls bed last spring at Riverside, I'm not taking my chances anymore. If the dirty room thing happens again, I'm going to immediately request a room change. I spent half the week at BCV trying to get them to come clean the room. Had I just requested a new room when we got there we would have been much better off. After checking out the room, I then check the view.
lllovell
11-13-2006, 05:20 PM
I steal the batteries out of my tv remote control, than call maintenance and tell them it doesn't work. They show up, install fresh batteries. I put the old ones back in and keep the new ones.This way, when I buy some bit-o-crap toy off the clearance rack for one of my 49 parasitic neices or nephews, I don't have to spend more on the batteries than the toy is worth.
I bet you have a full supply of Mickey soap, little bottles of shampoo and lotion and a year's supply of the toilet paper which can also be used to strip the paint off furniture!
I don't really know WHAT I do. I think I check to make sure everything seems in order (before we go in and the order immediately disappears :lmbo: ), check out the view and then begin the schlepping of luggage and groceries. Hard to use bellservices if the car looks like an entertainment bomb went off while you drove down. DVDs here...crayons there...loose pillows/blankets/little hammers to bonk heads with, etc are everywhere!
Laura
gcbsdad
11-13-2006, 05:47 PM
I steal the batteries out of my tv remote control, than call maintenance and tell them it doesn't work. They show up, install fresh batteries. I put the old ones back in and keep the new ones.This way, when I buy some bit-o-crap toy off the clearance rack for one of my 49 parasitic neices or nephews, I don't have to spend more on the batteries than the toy is worth.
:ROTFL: :ROTFL:
I think I check out the Master bedroom first. That is after lugging whatever luggage that we do not check. DW is the one who hits the balcony.
jiggerj
11-13-2006, 05:49 PM
:ROTFL: :ROTFL:
I think I check out the Master bedroom first. That is after lugging whatever luggage that we do not check. DWw is the one who hits the balcony.
DW is a girl after my own heart! :thumbsup:
KNWVIKING
11-13-2006, 06:08 PM
I bet you have a full supply of Mickey soap, little bottles of shampoo and lotion and a year's supply of the toilet paper which can also be used to strip the paint off furniture!
Ever check into a room missing light bulbs ?
lllovell
11-13-2006, 06:21 PM
errrr.....not yet
might happen soon huh?
Simba's Mom
11-13-2006, 06:46 PM
Ever check into a room missing light bulbs ?
I have, and maybe now I know why!
KNWVIKING
11-13-2006, 06:47 PM
I have, and maybe now I know why!
They make great gifts.
idratherbeinwdw
11-13-2006, 07:57 PM
Ever check into a room missing light bulbs ?
Were you the one who stole the cookie sheet from my last
bwv room? :reporter:
spiceycat
11-13-2006, 10:07 PM
the view!!!
then look around and make sure everything is where it is should be.
then get the junk out of the car. rest a little - then go back to the parks!!!
Blue&Gold
11-13-2006, 11:24 PM
What's wrong with "stocking up" on the little Mickey soaps? :reporter:
Rozzie
11-13-2006, 11:40 PM
What's wrong with "stocking up" on the little Mickey soaps? :reporter:
Nuttin'!! My guest bath is full of em'. I think I might have enough to last a decade since I never have guests! :slyasafox
If your guide gives you 'a big sloppy kiss', I'm not sure TW1 can write on a family board what his guide does . . .
Dirk
My guide is Jessica Rabbit.
Now you know you need a new guide.
tjkraz
11-14-2006, 11:02 PM
I'd have to say I probably check out the view first, but only because it's the only thing that really differentiates one stay from the next. It's the only thing unique about the room.
athenna
11-14-2006, 11:44 PM
Most of the time, I dash out to check out the view. But since this past trip was the 1st for me in a 1 bedroom, I just kind of walked around admiring the room!
Oh, come on now, guys, don't you ever jump spread eagle onto the king sized bed just in case your wife comes in and says, "What a very good idea" and locks the door?
j
Rozzie
11-15-2006, 12:29 AM
Oh, come on now, guys, don't you ever jump spread eagle onto the king sized bed just in case your wife comes in and says, "What a very good idea" and locks the door?
j
on the bedspread???? :hahahaha: :hahahaha: :hahahaha:
Now where did we put that bedspread thead.....:scratchch
who cares about the bedspread?????...you women! whatever happened to spontaneiity (sp)???
j
Rozzie
11-15-2006, 01:41 AM
who cares about the bedspread?????...you women! whatever happened to spontaneiity (sp)???
j
:lmbo: :lmbo:
cobbler
11-15-2006, 02:50 AM
This thread makes me laugh. I am reading it over the phone to hubby and he isn't quite sure what to think :)
However, I guess I never paid attention to what I do. But if I had to venture out and guess, I would guess take pictures of the villa before it becomes all messy.
DSNY FN
11-15-2006, 03:51 AM
We unload all teh luggage and unpack before doing anything else. I know we are boring like that LOL.
KNWVIKING
11-15-2006, 05:10 AM
Oh, come on now, guys, don't you ever jump spread eagle onto the king sized bed just in case your wife comes in and says, "What a very good idea" and locks the door?
j
Right after I steal the batteries from the remote.
David Welty
11-15-2006, 06:27 PM
I steal the batteries out of my tv remote control, than call maintenance and tell them it doesn't work. They show up, install fresh batteries. I put the old ones back in and keep the new ones.This way, when I buy some bit-o-crap toy off the clearance rack for one of my 49 parasitic neices or nephews, I don't have to spend more on the batteries than the toy is worth.
Great Idea Viking! I have a nice set of SSR ice cube trays in my freezer.
lllovell
11-15-2006, 06:53 PM
ok now - there better be some ding dang dern furniture left in my villa when I get there in a few weeks! :fresh:
Btw John Hubby and I are waiting for the time when we can enter a room and lock the door without locking a bunch of munchkins in with us on a DVC trip :) Probably wont be for a while, but hey, we got 45+ years left to get that done! :Pssst:
Laura
Btw John Hubby and I are waiting for the time when we can enter a room and lock the door without locking a bunch of munchkins in with us on a DVC trip :) Probably wont be for a while, but hey, we got 45+ years left to get that done! :Pssst:
Laura
And, by the time that happens, the two of you will be standing on the other side of that locked door, and it'll take a minute before you remember what it is you wanted to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!:hahahaha:
lllovell
11-16-2006, 04:41 PM
And, by the time that happens, the two of you will be standing on the other side of that locked door, and it'll take a minute before you remember what it is you wanted to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!:hahahaha:
:ROTFL: If we are still able to stand, I will consider it a success!
mushu
11-17-2006, 01:22 AM
DW has to take pictures.
:ROTFL: If we are still able to stand, I will consider it a success!
Afterwards?
PlutoFan21
11-17-2006, 01:57 PM
I think when I get there I'll definately 1st check out the view then grab a glass of wine and hopefully enjoy the view......but that takes us back to the whole missing corkscrew issue which blows the whole vision!!:(
Pocahantas
11-17-2006, 02:08 PM
I always head for the balcony to check out the view.
lenshanem
11-17-2006, 07:29 PM
I check to make sure the room is indeed nonsmoking and if a studio, has a full bath THEN everyone can drop their bags. I then check the view and look to see if everything looks fairly clean and if there are any items missing we may need - like bowls, etc. so I can gonna ahead and call before we head out.
I usually unpack everything, too before we go out to play.
I know, I sound like a real bore. :rolleyes:
ndrabble
11-17-2006, 08:20 PM
The first thing I do is make a beeline for the bathroom.... afterall, I drive, and it's a 12 hour drive, and I'm picky (some might say anal) about public restrooms...anyways, dont want to give you all too much information; afterall, some things must be kept secret..... for now....
corinnak
11-21-2006, 03:11 AM
Check in the closets and under the beds to make sure no one is hiding there with a big knife.....then get out the clorox wipes and clean the phones and remotes and then...everything else. Then load up the dishwasher to re-wash the dishes, strip the questionable bead spreads off the beds and sanitize the whirpool tub. :bugeyed:
OK - I'm not really THAT nervous. Though I might do a few of those things.......I think in the future I will do that photo and balcony thing. It sounds nice. Restful-like. :flowerfor
lenshanem
11-21-2006, 12:54 PM
Anyone now check the mattresses for bed bug stains? :tongue:
dgaston
12-17-2006, 12:53 AM
Also after the bathroom, I take pictures before the room is messed up! Then I finally get out to the balcony.
AZeno
12-17-2006, 09:08 PM
I really enjoyed reading this thread. We've only just purchased into SSR and wont be making our first visit until Feb, but now I have a plan,
1. Look out balcony
2. Remove batteries from the remote
3. Jump spread eagle on the bed
4. Inspect the room for anything missing
5. Unpack bags
Gosh, I hope we check in early, I would like some time to also make it down to the pool.
Spoken like a true DVC and Mouseowners veteran. Yopu might want to leave a gap betweens number 3 and 4.
J
kathyseb
12-17-2006, 10:33 PM
Ron knows me well enough to know if he wants the spread eagle to work, when I walk in the room, he better have removed the spread.
You want spontaneity?
He can throw the bedspread on the floor, does not have to be neatly folded.
And one step further, he better not be laying on top of the blanket.
When he throws the spread back to toss spontaneously on the floor, he better yank the covers down too.
:beatinghe :beatinghe
Colorado Belle
12-18-2006, 01:07 AM
Until they have a 'grand gathering' event that involves Captain Jack checking into my room first, there really shouldn't be any more talk about sponteneity, bedspreadeagles and the like.
But for the men who want to get in their women in that woo-ing spirit, I'd suggest
1. locking the kids out of the room (a twenty dollar bill stuffed in their hands usually makes this easier)
2. securing a boardwalk view by any means necessary.
3. Calling ahead so that the maid triple sheets the bed duvet style, opens and ices the wine or champagne .... and for the dramatic touch....a few rose petals (sans thorns) strewn across the duvet would be loverly/
4. And then.....when all is right in the world and there is a beautiful smile upon your loved one's face......:beatinghe
THEN
and only THEN:beatinghe
would the time and place and room be ready for::flowerfor
Captain Jack to trounce in and jump spread eagle on the bed while sending you on your way to play pirate games, find hidden treasure, or watch the football game.
kathyseb
12-18-2006, 02:45 AM
1. locking the kids out of the room (a twenty dollar bill stuffed in their hands usually makes this easier).
CB, that is why we only travel with Teddy Bears
:hahahaha: :hahahaha: :hahahaha: :hahahaha: :hahahaha:
CRSNDSNY
12-18-2006, 03:33 PM
First thing we do is:
(1) Walk through and look at everything...usually while :jumpingbe all over the place.
(2) Take pictures before we start unloading our gear.
(3) Unpack and get settled.
I love that feeling of just walking in for the first time! :lovestruc I get a similar feeling of walking into the resort lobby for the first time, too. It's so exciting!
bavaria
12-30-2006, 08:48 PM
on the bedspread???? :hahahaha: :hahahaha: :hahahaha:
Now where did we put that bedspread thead.....:scratchch
Hey Ms SnootySnoot - I just found this thread and my answer was going to be 'remove the bedspread, fold it, put it in the closet, and leave a note for Mousekeeping not to replace it'!! :scary:
THEN I go look at the view!
priorities, priorities.....
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