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[wanderer]

Hi Everybody!

I've been in the timeshare game for a couple years and am by no means an expert but am enjoying the continuing education. The hubby and I have barely begun to visit the places we want to see, so I'm calling myself Wanderer.

This year we are exploring the Silverleaf chain because our doggie needs vacations, too, and they accept pets. She will begin her timeshare experience next Friday at Silverleaf's Ozark Mountain Resort.

I'll be one of the moderators on this board, so please don't be shy in contacting me. At the same time, please be patient as I figure things out, find answers for you, etc., as I do have a day job and I'm not yet a genius. I'll do my best to bring you honest answers in a timely manner and will be sure to let you know when I'll be disappearing into Timeshareville.

So, who's out there?!?!


Wande'


what's your trip?

[GateKeeper]

Wanderer,
Your timing is impecable. We should have our resort review section up by the time you get back from your trip. We'll look forward to reading all about it.
Have fun!

[Pappy]

Welcome Wanderer

I'm a getting older guy raising a Grandson. Pappy is really my name. My job is to provide vacations for my lady friend and memorable weeks for that boy.

I've been TS ing since 1989 buying a developer Float unit in Gatlinburg. I guess I lucked out on that one since I did like to stay there and the trading other years was decent. No hard feelings, but I could have known more. I've sold that original TS and added a couple of resales.

I don't have a day job so I'm online quite a bit. Hoping I can be of help in here. Thanks for joining.

Have you checked out pet resorts? There's an outfit here that has special accomodations for animals of various temperments, activities, grooming, massage treatment, and more. Might free you up for more locations.

[wanderer]

Good to meet you, Pappy! What a lucky grandson!

Funny you should mention pet resorts, as we have considered that. Our furkid is a border collie, so aside from being super-sensitive (and a momma's girl) she has excessive exercise needs. Since we're still kinda new to timesharing, it made sense to us to give the pet-friendly places a visit early-on to also evaluate how well they would accomodate a family Christmas.

My understanding of the Silverleaf chain is that it attempts to serve as a local country club for those members living near. I'm anxious to see how well they accomplish that, as most of my family members also have dogs.

I'm also sensitive to the fact that non-dog people have concerns as to how well-maintained a dog-friendly property is. While I haven't been to enuf Gold Crowns to really be able to draw a line, I'll know a shredded couch if I see it! Silverleaf's have higher maint fees and do charge a pet fee, so I expect they do a good job.

We'll see!!!

[only1kiku]

Hi Everyone,

I need at least 200 samples for my final project on timeshares for my statistics class. Would you help by completing the survey below. I am especially interested in responses from those who live outside of the United States, so please forward the link to your friends, family, and coworkers.

Thanks a bunch!

Kikuyu

PS. If possible, I need this survey completed by this Friday (May 13) at 7 PM U.S. EST.

Here is the link to the survey:

http://www.questionpro.com/akira/TakeSurvey?id=235752

[only1kiku]

Hi again,

I realize that some people may be uncomfortable taking a survey from someone that they do not know. Here is some additional information about me:

I am 28 years old. I am interested in timeshares because my husband and I bought one on our honeymoon in 2004 and upon returning home realized that we had paid way too much for it. I found one just like mine (same month) selling for thousands of dollars less on ebay. I looked into a refund, selling it and renting it all to no avail, but in doing so I learned quite a bit. I want to share what I learned with others and eventually write a book on the subject. Hopefully, I can help others to not make the same mistakes I did.

Currenly, I am a student at Harvard University Extension School. (I also live in Massachusetts with my husband and cocker spaniel.) We have to do a final project on a topic of our choice where we must collect data and analyze it using the statistical methods we are learning in class. I decided to conduct a survey on timeshares and give a away a little e-book to those who partcipate. The e-book contains the first 10 things I learned about timeshares as a new buyer and some of the research I've done thus far.

I'm actually surprised that people find taking a survey so risky. I take them all the time through several survey clubs I belong to. I never know "the company" who gives it. I've been a programmer for years so maybe I am more trusting because of it. I know that the surveyor can not get any information on me through a survey (besides my IP address and most web sites these days record this through cookies anyway) besides what I give out.

Let me know if you need more info on me!

BTW - the survey does not ask for your name so if you decide to take it, rest assured that I will only know you as #172.

Warm regards,

Kiku

Originally Posted by only1kiku

Hi Everyone,

I need at least 200 subjects for my final project on timeshares for my statistics class. Would you help by completing the survey below. I am especially interested in responses from those who live outside of the United States, so please forward the link to your friends, family, and coworkers.

Thanks a bunch!

Kikuyu

PS. If possible, I need this survey completed by this Friday (May 13) at 7 PM U.S. EST.

Here is the link to the survey:

http://www.questionpro.com/akira/TakeSurvey?id=235752

[Pappy]

Maybe

"I'm standing here on the yellow rubber line like an idiot talking to himself"

,but what was learned from this survey?

500 quatloos to the person that knows where the quote above came from

[wanderer]

has anyone won the quatloos yet?

[thrisiakaye]

hello everyone!!
I'm thrisia, new here... looking forward to meet other members here too....

Best regards!