Original TUGGers bid farewell!

[Pair-A-Dice]

Glad they found TUG

I have only been a TUG member for about 4 years. I understand why they sold their timeshares because my in-laws are in their 80's and find it harder to make it to their two timeshares. When I'm in my 80's I hope to still use TUG to find bargain weekly rentals..

 

[Jaybee]

I loved it, too. It was nice of them to write, but also, it gives us a chance to voice our appreciation for Tug, and to think back on all the help we've gotten.
We joined Tug in the 90's, and even though I don't visit as much since my DH passed away in 2012, and I just celebrated my 83rd birthday, I still enjoy checking in to see what's going on. I still have 3 ts, but they're all in driving distance, so I still enjoy going there.
I have fond memories of meeting some Tuggers, going on a couple of cruises, and the fun we had with Shaggy in NO...meeting Fern & Jerry, and so many others. It's been a fun trip with Tug, and I thank you Brian, and your dad for this forum. Love you all. Jean

I think it is a big deal… These folks totally felt that Tug was a great place for them for over 20 years…. How cool that they wrote this note….I loved it

 

[Fern Modena]

Love ya, Jean. Nice to see you posting!

Fern

I loved it, too. It was nice of them to write, but also, it gives us a chance to voice our appreciation for Tug, and to think back on all the help we've gotten.
We joined Tug in the 90's, and even though I don't visit as much since my DH passed away in 2012, and I just celebrated my 83rd birthday, I still enjoy checking in to see what's going on. I still have 3 ts, but they're all in driving distance, so I still enjoy going there.
I have fond memories of meeting some Tuggers, going on a couple of cruises, and the fun we had with Shaggy in NO...meeting Fern & Jerry, and so many others. It's been a fun trip with Tug, and I thank you Brian, and your dad for this forum. Love you all. Jean

 

[geekette]

I really honestly truly do not mean this to be negative, but what's the big deal here? They owned for 20 years and their circumstances changed and they sold. Nothing wrong with that, but it is not unique. Happens frequently.

Boca, you weren't here at the beginning, probably is no big deal to you. But I would challenge you to name the originals and how frequently we get goodbye and thanks notes from them? What communities have you spent over 20 years with online? Were you even online 20 years ago?

 

[CubaTravelExpert]

Farewell - my thoughts... (worth a penny, like my TS? lol)

Our family is original owners at numerous resorts since the 70's.

With 12 weeks now down to only 2 weeks, folks in 80's/70's who have a permanent vacation place, and us adult children who really only go to visit them at said vacation spot, I can speak for them and say we were lucky to have bought in and met all the great folks we did.

I for one took an annual father/son ski trip every year thru high school, college, post college for almost 20 years! Some years we skied only 1-2 days of that entire week vacation. So nice that having timeshare allowed me to share special time with my father.... and other trips annually with family. It (TS) made memories!

You cannot put a price on that!

I can however put a price on the hours i spent reconciling accounts via phone with the management companies, the frustration of seeking exchanges, etc etc but in the end, that is all time/money/water under the bridge. Most people remember the "GOOD" things - may be "romanticised" - but these folks above seem be very grateful for their resource of TUG, travel experiences, and connections/insight gained.

Imagine TUG being around for 20 years is rare. Go TUG! Here is to 20 more = helping folks to learn about what they have, how best to use it, and/or how to extricate themselves from it. A fine community of people here! Here's to each one of you too!!

Cheers,