Dang.....I thought we just missed it the last time we were down......TropicalTroubador wrote:Sadly, Papa Joe's is no longer.Carolinadreamin' wrote:Might as well......and maybe Papa Joe's....and the Cracked Conch......and Porky's BBQ.......and Bahia Honda.....and the No Name Pub......and.......are we there yet?RinglingRingling wrote:as long as you are going that way, you might as well stop at AJ's.Carolinadreamin' wrote:I saw a rate of $66 plus fees for a mid-size rental car from FLL to EYW......just one way for the day(Dollar and Budget)......if anybody is looking. Last year we got a convertible for that price, so it's more expensive this year......but still cheaper than flying into EYW for us. Right now DCA to FLL is $138 but to EYW it's $302.
More money for.......buying Jumbie at the liquor store just before you hit Card Sound Rd.......I think Hurricane Wilma was their last straw.
(Unless, of course, someone reopened them since I was down last November...which would be a Good Thing...)
MOTM 2009 - updated 10/14
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Carolinadreamin'
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Re: MOTM 2009
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"
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Re: MOTM 2009
Carolinadreamin' wrote:Dang.....I thought we just missed it the last time we were down......TropicalTroubador wrote:Sadly, Papa Joe's is no longer.Carolinadreamin' wrote:Might as well......and maybe Papa Joe's....and the Cracked Conch......and Porky's BBQ.......and Bahia Honda.....and the No Name Pub......and.......are we there yet?RinglingRingling wrote:as long as you are going that way, you might as well stop at AJ's.Carolinadreamin' wrote:I saw a rate of $66 plus fees for a mid-size rental car from FLL to EYW......just one way for the day(Dollar and Budget)......if anybody is looking. Last year we got a convertible for that price, so it's more expensive this year......but still cheaper than flying into EYW for us. Right now DCA to FLL is $138 but to EYW it's $302.
More money for.......buying Jumbie at the liquor store just before you hit Card Sound Rd.......I think Hurricane Wilma was their last straw.
(Unless, of course, someone reopened them since I was down last November...which would be a Good Thing...)
I want SANGRIA and a skirt steak from EL SIBONEY!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: MOTM 2009
not just Florida!clearlakeparrot wrote:Not like FLARinglingRingling wrote:every place charges fees on top of the advertised rate.clearlakeparrot wrote: Enterprise will not even give you a 50% off weekend down there. Here are the extra fees rental car compaies charge in south Fla
Rental Car Facility charge $3.95 per day
Concession Recoupment fee 10%
Florida Surcharge $2 oer day
Tire/Batter Fee .02 oer day
License Recoumnet Fee .46 per day
State Tax 6.0%
two day rental in Dallas:
Car $38.10
Fees $30.22
Base Rate - Fullsize (USD)
(2) Day Rate ($19.05/day) $38.10
Guaranteed Base Rate Included
Unlimited Miles Included
Subtotal..............................................$38.10
Taxes, Surcharges and Fees
Customer Transportation Charge $4.40
Facility Charge 4.00/day $8.00
Concession Fee Recovery 11.11 % $4.23
Euless Sports Venue Tax 5 % $2.97
Veh License Cost Recov 2.34/day $4.68
Motor Veh Rental Tax (10.0%) $5.94
Subtotal..............................................$30.22
Estimated Total.......................................$68.32
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Re: MOTM 2009
locked up the dates for MOTM.....4th - 9th!!!!...hopefully flying into and out of KW.....and to book the rest....actually letting Lori do that!!
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Re: MOTM 2009
z-man wrote:clearlakeparrot wrote:Not like FLARinglingRingling wrote:every place charges fees on top of the advertised rate.clearlakeparrot wrote: Enterprise will not even give you a 50% off weekend down there. Here are the extra fees rental car compaies charge in south Fla
Rental Car Facility charge $3.95 per day
Concession Recoupment fee 10%
Florida Surcharge $2 oer day
Tire/Batter Fee .02 oer day
License Recoumnet Fee .46 per day
State Tax 6.0%
Yep. Car Rental charges and hotel bed taxes... a nice easy way to raise revenue without irritating local residents with bond issues, levies, and increasing sales/income taxes. Just hit the folks coming in from outside the jurisdiction.
from Columbus OH: (Using the full-size car z-man used for his example)
1 Day @ $ 43.41 USD $ 43.41 USD
CONSOLIDATED FACILITY CHARGE $ 3.85 USD
VEHICLE LICENSING FEE $ 0.26 USD
GARAGE RECOUPMENT SURCHARGE $ 3.46 USD
Subtotal $ 50.98 USD
AIRPORT ACCESS FEE $ 4.80 USD
SALES TAX $ 3.76 USD
* Total Estimated Charges $ 59.54 USD
or about 37% of the base rate in additional taxes
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Re: MOTM 2009
Last year was probably the best and most memorable time I've ever had at El Siboney. We have GOT to make sure we get together this year girl!!!flipflopgirl wrote:Carolinadreamin' wrote:Dang.....I thought we just missed it the last time we were down......TropicalTroubador wrote:Sadly, Papa Joe's is no longer.Carolinadreamin' wrote:Might as well......and maybe Papa Joe's....and the Cracked Conch......and Porky's BBQ.......and Bahia Honda.....and the No Name Pub......and.......are we there yet?RinglingRingling wrote:as long as you are going that way, you might as well stop at AJ's.Carolinadreamin' wrote:I saw a rate of $66 plus fees for a mid-size rental car from FLL to EYW......just one way for the day(Dollar and Budget)......if anybody is looking. Last year we got a convertible for that price, so it's more expensive this year......but still cheaper than flying into EYW for us. Right now DCA to FLL is $138 but to EYW it's $302.
More money for.......buying Jumbie at the liquor store just before you hit Card Sound Rd.......I think Hurricane Wilma was their last straw.
(Unless, of course, someone reopened them since I was down last November...which would be a Good Thing...)
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Re: MOTM 2009
YES WE DO!!! ((((((((((((((((((((KK)))))))))))))))))))))))))) we must do a lunch and a dinner and some late night time at the GREEN PARROT!!!!!!!!

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Re: MOTM 2009
Definitely!!! Some late night/early morning Green Parrot time for sure! (((((((((((((((Christine)))))))))))))))flipflopgirl wrote:YES WE DO!!! ((((((((((((((((((((KK)))))))))))))))))))))))))) we must do a lunch and a dinner and some late night time at the GREEN PARROT!!!!!!!!![]()
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Re: MOTM 2009
VanillaGrl wrote:Definitely!!! Some late night/early morning Green Parrot time for sure! (((((((((((((((Christine)))))))))))))))flipflopgirl wrote:YES WE DO!!! ((((((((((((((((((((KK)))))))))))))))))))))))))) we must do a lunch and a dinner and some late night time at the GREEN PARROT!!!!!!!!![]()
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I'm bringing my daughter with me this year...I'm wondering if she'll be able to 'hang' with mom.flipflopgirl wrote:VanillaGrl wrote:Definitely!!! Some late night/early morning Green Parrot time for sure! (((((((((((((((Christine)))))))))))))))flipflopgirl wrote:YES WE DO!!! ((((((((((((((((((((KK)))))))))))))))))))))))))) we must do a lunch and a dinner and some late night time at the GREEN PARROT!!!!!!!!![]()
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Re: MOTM 2009
My daughter's friends have asked if they could come with us to KW. My keet just looks at themVanillaGrl wrote:I'm bringing my daughter with me this year...I'm wondering if she'll be able to 'hang' with mom.flipflopgirl wrote:VanillaGrl wrote:Definitely!!! Some late night/early morning Green Parrot time for sure! (((((((((((((((Christine)))))))))))))))flipflopgirl wrote:YES WE DO!!! ((((((((((((((((((((KK)))))))))))))))))))))))))) we must do a lunch and a dinner and some late night time at the GREEN PARROT!!!!!!!!![]()
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Re: MOTM 2009
Steph is coming?? dang.VanillaGrl wrote:I'm bringing my daughter with me this year...I'm wondering if she'll be able to 'hang' with mom.flipflopgirl wrote:VanillaGrl wrote:Definitely!!! Some late night/early morning Green Parrot time for sure! (((((((((((((((Christine)))))))))))))))flipflopgirl wrote:YES WE DO!!! ((((((((((((((((((((KK)))))))))))))))))))))))))) we must do a lunch and a dinner and some late night time at the GREEN PARROT!!!!!!!!![]()
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Re: MOTM 2009
We just booked out trip to Key West from Nov. 5th -8th and I didn't even realize that is when MOTM is happening. We are starting off in KW then driving to Walt Disney World for another couple of days. I am so excited to see KW and to be there for my first MOTM. We haven't been to KW since 2001. I think it will be fun seeing the bands play at MOTM and there is a Margaritaville street party on Friday. Looking forward to seeing my fellow BN'ers there.
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Re: MOTM 2009
The Margaritaville Street Fest is on Friday. You'll have lots of fun at MOTM. The Trop Rock bands and singers are wonderful.
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OK...so KK already knows it but I'm not gonna mess around like I did last year. I just registered and will be there from Nov 2-9!!!! And I'm bringin' my Mama too!!! Let's hope Todd doesn't pick me up and swing me around like he did last year! My neck hurt for a week!RinglingRingling wrote:Steph is coming?? dang.VanillaGrl wrote:I'm bringing my daughter with me this year...I'm wondering if she'll be able to 'hang' with mom.flipflopgirl wrote:VanillaGrl wrote:Definitely!!! Some late night/early morning Green Parrot time for sure! (((((((((((((((Christine)))))))))))))))flipflopgirl wrote:YES WE DO!!! ((((((((((((((((((((KK)))))))))))))))))))))))))) we must do a lunch and a dinner and some late night time at the GREEN PARROT!!!!!!!!![]()
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I am sooooo happy to say that I WILL BE AT MOTM 2010!!!! 5 years in a row!!!!
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He did that to me a couple of years ago! Scared me, being an old lady with back trouble.cheetogyrl wrote:Let's hope Todd doesn't pick me up and swing me around like he did last year! My neck hurt for a week!
So R2, dear, please do not do that again, OK? I don't want an ER visit! Remember, gentle hugs..
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Re: MOTM 2009
WooHooooooooo!!!!!! So glad your Mama is going!!!cheetogyrl wrote:OK...so KK already knows it but I'm not gonna mess around like I did last year. I just registered and will be there from Nov 2-9!!!! And I'm bringin' my Mama too!!!RinglingRingling wrote:Steph is coming?? dang.VanillaGrl wrote:I'm bringing my daughter with me this year...I'm wondering if she'll be able to 'hang' with mom.flipflopgirl wrote:VanillaGrl wrote:Definitely!!! Some late night/early morning Green Parrot time for sure! (((((((((((((((Christine)))))))))))))))flipflopgirl wrote:YES WE DO!!! ((((((((((((((((((((KK)))))))))))))))))))))))))) we must do a lunch and a dinner and some late night time at the GREEN PARROT!!!!!!!!![]()
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Re: MOTM 2009
Desdamona....I agree!!! Gentle hugs!
KK...So glad that we're all going!!!! Gonna be soooooo much fun! I can't stop thinking about it! Pink gold shrimp, conch fritters, chocolate covered key lime pie on a stick, Upper Crust pizza....mmmmmm!!!
KK...So glad that we're all going!!!! Gonna be soooooo much fun! I can't stop thinking about it! Pink gold shrimp, conch fritters, chocolate covered key lime pie on a stick, Upper Crust pizza....mmmmmm!!!
I am sooooo happy to say that I WILL BE AT MOTM 2010!!!! 5 years in a row!!!!
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Re: MOTM 2009
As many times as I have been to Key West...last year was the very first time I ever had the chocolate covered key lime pie on a stick! I don't know why in the hell I waited so long! YummmY!!!cheetogyrl wrote:Desdamona....I agree!!! Gentle hugs!
KK...So glad that we're all going!!!! Gonna be soooooo much fun! I can't stop thinking about it! Pink gold shrimp, conch fritters, chocolate covered key lime pie on a stick, Upper Crust pizza....mmmmmm!!!
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