diverg wrote:Not really sure if this is old news or not, but Miles mentioned that Jerry Jeff Walker has just been added to the schedule for MOTM this year. JJW is now listed on the MOTM website.
I heard from a reliable source that JJW is not going to MOTM's and the reference on RM was an old replay from two years ago, can anyone confirm that he is or isn't? Thanks
fruitcks wrote:I heard from a reliable source that JJW is not going to MOTM's and the reference on RM was an old replay from two years ago, can anyone confirm that he is or isn't? Thanks
I also heard from a reliable source in NJ, that it was an old replay. I'm trying to find out myself.
I've started looking at flight schedules, and I can't say I'm thrilled.
The pricing isn't bad...yet. But the number of stops has increased. I now can't get from OAK to FLL in fewer than two stops, and the flights are mostly at sucky times on one end or the other.
The airlines certainly aren't making people want to fly.
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TropicalTroubador wrote:I've started looking at flight schedules, and I can't say I'm thrilled.
The pricing isn't bad...yet. But the number of stops has increased. I now can't get from OAK to FLL in fewer than two stops, and the flights are mostly at sucky times on one end or the other.
The airlines certainly aren't making people want to fly.
consider flying into Orlando
It is about a three hour drive from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale, but you will save that much time by cutting out a stopover.
You can get here from almost anywhere in the country with 0-1 stops, usually with a choice of times.
We're on hold now for MOTM Tom's job is in jeopardy and we won't know until Sept. if he still has a job or not. I was so looking forward to this I'm not canceling our reservations just yet, hoping for a miracle!
IrishPirate wrote: We're on hold now for MOTM Tom's job is in jeopardy and we won't know until Sept. if he still has a job or not. I was so looking forward to this I'm not canceling our reservations just yet, hoping for a miracle!
Thinking good thoughts!!!!!! Thinking good thoughts!!!!!! Thinking good thoughts!!!!!! Thinking good thoughts!!!!!! Thinking good thoughts!!!!!!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Pinot Noir in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO"
IrishPirate wrote: We're on hold now for MOTM Tom's job is in jeopardy and we won't know until Sept. if he still has a job or not. I was so looking forward to this I'm not canceling our reservations just yet, hoping for a miracle!
IrishPirate wrote: We're on hold now for MOTM Tom's job is in jeopardy and we won't know until Sept. if he still has a job or not. I was so looking forward to this I'm not canceling our reservations just yet, hoping for a miracle!
(((((((((((((((((((Debbie and Tom)))))))))))))))))))))) thinking good thoughts for both of you!!!!!!!!!!!
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IrishPirate wrote: We're on hold now for MOTM Tom's job is in jeopardy and we won't know until Sept. if he still has a job or not. I was so looking forward to this I'm not canceling our reservations just yet, hoping for a miracle!
(((((((((((((((((((Debbie and Tom)))))))))))))))))))))) thinking good thoughts for both of you!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, I'm holding my breath and hoping my cape gets back from the cleaners soon, as your sig suggests. 2008 has not been a good year so far, things gotta change for the better eventually!
IrishPirate wrote: We're on hold now for MOTM Tom's job is in jeopardy and we won't know until Sept. if he still has a job or not. I was so looking forward to this I'm not canceling our reservations just yet, hoping for a miracle!
(((((((((((((((((((Debbie and Tom)))))))))))))))))))))) thinking good thoughts for both of you!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, I'm holding my breath and hoping my cape gets back from the cleaners soon, as your sig suggests. 2008 has not been a good year so far, things gotta change for the better eventually!
(((((((((((Deb and Tom))))))))))))))) praying for you guys.
TropicalTroubador wrote:I've started looking at flight schedules, and I can't say I'm thrilled.
The pricing isn't bad...yet. But the number of stops has increased. I now can't get from OAK to FLL in fewer than two stops, and the flights are mostly at sucky times on one end or the other.
The airlines certainly aren't making people want to fly.
Look into flying into Fort Myers and taking the jet boat from Ft Myers Beach. We go to KW annually and that's how we do it. Cheaper flights to FM and the boat to KW is about $100 r/t. Nice start and end to the vacation
TropicalTroubador wrote:I've started looking at flight schedules, and I can't say I'm thrilled.
The pricing isn't bad...yet. But the number of stops has increased. I now can't get from OAK to FLL in fewer than two stops, and the flights are mostly at sucky times on one end or the other.
The airlines certainly aren't making people want to fly.
Look into flying into Fort Myers and taking the jet boat from Ft Myers Beach. We go to KW annually and that's how we do it. Cheaper flights to FM and the boat to KW is about $100 r/t. Nice start and end to the vacation
What a great idea! This year we're flying into FLL and renting a convertible and driving.......gotta do it at least once. We'll have to check that out next year.....
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Pinot Noir in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO"
TropicalTroubador wrote:I've started looking at flight schedules, and I can't say I'm thrilled.
The pricing isn't bad...yet. But the number of stops has increased. I now can't get from OAK to FLL in fewer than two stops, and the flights are mostly at sucky times on one end or the other.
The airlines certainly aren't making people want to fly.
consider flying into Orlando
It is about a three hour drive from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale, but you will save that much time by cutting out a stopover.
You can get here from almost anywhere in the country with 0-1 stops, usually with a choice of times.
Hmmm...if I fly into Orlando, I expect I'd have to add at least one more day to the trip...two, more likely, as if I'm in Orlando, the urge to visit KSC would be nearly irresistable.
Then again...adding a day to spend at KSC wouldn't s*ck much...
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TropicalTroubador wrote:
Hmmm...if I fly into Orlando, I expect I'd have to add at least one more day to the trip...two, more likely, as if I'm in Orlando, the urge to visit KSC would be nearly irresistable.
Then again...adding a day to spend at KSC wouldn't s*ck much...
Well if you are in Orlando and need a place to stay, we are about a mile from Universal and guests are always welcome! (unless we have already left for Key West )
TropicalTroubador wrote:I've started looking at flight schedules, and I can't say I'm thrilled.
The pricing isn't bad...yet. But the number of stops has increased. I now can't get from OAK to FLL in fewer than two stops, and the flights are mostly at sucky times on one end or the other.
The airlines certainly aren't making people want to fly.
Look into flying into Fort Myers and taking the jet boat from Ft Myers Beach. We go to KW annually and that's how we do it. Cheaper flights to FM and the boat to KW is about $100 r/t. Nice start and end to the vacation
Could you give me a little more info on this? I started looking into flights and the cheapest one so far is $405 each flying into FL or Miami and then taking a smaller plane (which I am NOT thrilled about) into KW. We flew Delta last time with a stop in GA and then took a small jet into KW and that wasn't too bad but now the only plane I find going in is a prop plane. I would love to drive but our time is already limited and we have done the beautiful drive already. Hubby would love the jet boat!
Thanks!
TropicalTroubador wrote:I've started looking at flight schedules, and I can't say I'm thrilled.
The pricing isn't bad...yet. But the number of stops has increased. I now can't get from OAK to FLL in fewer than two stops, and the flights are mostly at sucky times on one end or the other.
The airlines certainly aren't making people want to fly.
Look into flying into Fort Myers and taking the jet boat from Ft Myers Beach. We go to KW annually and that's how we do it. Cheaper flights to FM and the boat to KW is about $100 r/t. Nice start and end to the vacation
Could you give me a little more info on this? I started looking into flights and the cheapest one so far is $405 each flying into FL or Miami and then taking a smaller plane (which I am NOT thrilled about) into KW. We flew Delta last time with a stop in GA and then took a small jet into KW and that wasn't too bad but now the only plane I find going in is a prop plane. I would love to drive but our time is already limited and we have done the beautiful drive already. Hubby would love the jet boat!
Thanks!
The website for the boat is www.seakeywest.com. The boat leaves about 8 a.m. from Fort Myers Beach. We usually spend the night before at a place called the Lighthouse Resort--a little tacky, but affordable and clean. Easy walk to the beach and restaurants and is has a funky little tiki bar on the premises. We then take a quick cab ride in the morning over to the boat. If you book 8 days in advance, the cost is $99/person round trip. The time of the ferry back depends on the season, I think. But it usually includes sunset. The boat has a full bar, sandwiches, coffee and pastries in the a.m. They usually show a movie after sunset, which makes the trip pass a little quicker in the dark. We love it because it makes us feel like we're adding an extra day on our vacation. When we get back to Fort Myers, we cab it to a hotel near the airport that has shuttle service and leave the next a.m. If you need anymore info, pm me/
TropicalTroubador wrote:
Hmmm...if I fly into Orlando, I expect I'd have to add at least one more day to the trip...two, more likely, as if I'm in Orlando, the urge to visit KSC would be nearly irresistable.
Then again...adding a day to spend at KSC wouldn't s*ck much...
Well if you are in Orlando and need a place to stay, we are about a mile from Universal and guests are always welcome! (unless we have already left for Key West )
'Preciate the thought, and I'll let you know if I go that way.
However, the flights into Orlando aren't *that* much more convenient, and cost about $100 more for a round trip.
(Ft. Myers, BTW, is even more expensive than Orlando. Yes, I've done the research. I even looked at Tampa and Miami.)
I think I'll wait a bit to see what the airlines do in the next couple of months.
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All "reasonable" rate rooms are gone at the Casa...so...after some searching and a few tripadvisor.com visits, we booked our stay for Duval Gardens B&B...anybody have any thoughts on the place? We figured if we weren't staying on Casa grounds, we might as well stay on Duval...and this place is on the quiet end of Duval nearer the Casa.
I heard Miles say it myself. I'm guessing PHIP just hasn't updated their site yet. We're all booked & ready to go 
I was so looking forward to this 
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2008 has not been a good year so far, things gotta change for the better eventually! 
