Randy, idea for new Category
Sep 8, 2003 | 10:45 pm
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Randy, idea for new Category
Randy,
My husband & I have a vacation condo we would like to trade with other flyertalkers who might also have vacation places. It's not a time-share... in fact, we eschew those (rightfully or not).
Does it make sense for a category devoted to vacation houses/condos for trade or rental (either or both). That way flyertalkers might be able to vacation in my part of the world, where they might not normally choose as a vacation spot.
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My husband & I have a vacation condo we would like to trade with other flyertalkers who might also have vacation places. It's not a time-share... in fact, we eschew those (rightfully or not).
Does it make sense for a category devoted to vacation houses/condos for trade or rental (either or both). That way flyertalkers might be able to vacation in my part of the world, where they might not normally choose as a vacation spot.
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Sep 9, 2003 | 2:22 am
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I'd like to support this. FT seems like a perfect place to put together those looking for a different place to stay and those offering them. Whether it's a trade or a rental, this would be a fine addition to the board.
I'd like to support this. FT seems like a perfect place to put together those looking for a different place to stay and those offering them. Whether it's a trade or a rental, this would be a fine addition to the board.
Sep 9, 2003 | 3:26 am
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Add another 'ditto' to the above. 
Great idea.
I personally believe there are FAR too many Forums on FT, especially over in Travel. There is one there right now called "Timeshares" which has only had 7 threads active in past 100 days.
One suggestion might be to rename that Forum "Timeshares and Home Swaps" or something similar? Might increase use of that forum, and allow FT'ers to maybe do a house swap if vacations co-incide etc?
Great idea.
I personally believe there are FAR too many Forums on FT, especially over in Travel. There is one there right now called "Timeshares" which has only had 7 threads active in past 100 days.
One suggestion might be to rename that Forum "Timeshares and Home Swaps" or something similar? Might increase use of that forum, and allow FT'ers to maybe do a house swap if vacations co-incide etc?
Sep 9, 2003 | 6:58 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ozstamps:
I personally believe there are FAR too many Forums on FT, especially over in Travel. </font>
I personally believe there are FAR too many Forums on FT, especially over in Travel. </font>
Sep 9, 2003 | 9:20 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ozstamps:
One suggestion might be to rename that Forum "Timeshares and Home Swaps" or something similar?</font>
One suggestion might be to rename that Forum "Timeshares and Home Swaps" or something similar?</font>
Sep 9, 2003 | 9:21 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by LondonElite:
Many of the travel-chat forums can surely be consolidated, no?</font>
Many of the travel-chat forums can surely be consolidated, no?</font>
Sep 9, 2003 | 9:22 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by chexfan:
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Originally posted by ozstamps:
One suggestion might be to rename that Forum "Timeshares and Home Swaps" or something similar?</font>
One suggestion might be to rename that Forum "Timeshares and Home Swaps" or something similar?</font>
Sep 9, 2003 | 9:48 am
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So who has a place for me in ATH in September 2004 
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Sep 9, 2003 | 10:08 am
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The great thing about FT is you often have an idea about the background of the folks posting, either via personal contact or mutual friend FT'ers who know them etc.
Many of us I am sure could readily home swap on vacations if enough lead time were available via such a Forum. I have a 3 story home on the Harbour here I leave vacant as I cannot be bothered renting it for a few weeks a time etc. Others I am sure likewise leave their place empty when away.
Many of us I am sure could readily home swap on vacations if enough lead time were available via such a Forum. I have a 3 story home on the Harbour here I leave vacant as I cannot be bothered renting it for a few weeks a time etc. Others I am sure likewise leave their place empty when away.
Sep 9, 2003 | 10:24 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ozstamps:
I have a 3 story home on the Harbour here I leave vacant as I cannot be bothered renting it for a few weeks a time etc.</font>
I have a 3 story home on the Harbour here I leave vacant as I cannot be bothered renting it for a few weeks a time etc.</font>
Sep 9, 2003 | 10:36 am
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What a memory. Powder Hulk Bay, Middle Harbour to be precise.
kempis, Greece is not going to be NEARLY ready for many of the Olympic events, so they will need to be held here or in LAX. (You can bet on it.)
So cut the congestion - why don't you come here and I can go to Sweden?
Powder Hulk Bay, Middle Harbour to be precise. kempis, Greece is not going to be NEARLY ready for many of the Olympic events, so they will need to be held here or in LAX. (You can bet on it.)
So cut the congestion - why don't you come here and I can go to Sweden?
Sep 9, 2003 | 10:46 am
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I have always wanted to visit Australia Glen so why not?
Sep 9, 2003 | 12:48 pm
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I think the idea for a forum is great.
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Sep 9, 2003 | 2:25 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ozstamps:
...One suggestion might be to rename that Forum "Timeshares and Home Swaps" or something similar? Might increase use of that forum, and allow FT'ers to maybe do a house swap if vacations co-incide etc? </font>
...One suggestion might be to rename that Forum "Timeshares and Home Swaps" or something similar? Might increase use of that forum, and allow FT'ers to maybe do a house swap if vacations co-incide etc? </font>
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ClueByFour:
I think the idea for a forum is great.
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I think the idea for a forum is great.
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Must be a full moon
Sep 9, 2003 | 5:09 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by LondonElite:
Whether it's a trade or a rental</font>
Whether it's a trade or a rental</font>
I'd be interested in a listing of stuff available from FTers, and since I don't have anything to trade, I'd be happy to rent, but I wouldn't want to see a listing of profit-minded outsiders coming in and flooding the forum.
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