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Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 12, 2009 7:49 pm
by Carolinadreamin'
TropicalTroubador wrote:Carolinadreamin' wrote:RinglingRingling wrote: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.......
as long as you are going that way, you might as well stop at AJ's.
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?
Sadly, Papa Joe's is no longer.
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...)
Dang.....I thought we just missed it the last time we were down......
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 12, 2009 8:08 pm
by flipflopgirl
Carolinadreamin' wrote:TropicalTroubador wrote:Carolinadreamin' wrote:RinglingRingling wrote: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.......
as long as you are going that way, you might as well stop at AJ's.
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?
Sadly, Papa Joe's is no longer.
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...)
Dang.....I thought we just missed it the last time we were down......
I want SANGRIA and a skirt steak from EL SIBONEY!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 12, 2009 8:21 pm
by z-man
clearlakeparrot wrote:RinglingRingling wrote: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%
every place charges fees on top of the advertised rate.
Not like FLA
not just Florida!
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
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 12, 2009 8:37 pm
by TommyBahama
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!!
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 12, 2009 8:45 pm
by RinglingRingling
z-man wrote:clearlakeparrot wrote:RinglingRingling wrote: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%
every place charges fees on top of the advertised rate.
Not like FLA
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
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 12, 2009 10:26 pm
by VanillaGrl
flipflopgirl wrote:Carolinadreamin' wrote:TropicalTroubador wrote:Carolinadreamin' wrote:RinglingRingling wrote: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.......
as long as you are going that way, you might as well stop at AJ's.
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?
Sadly, Papa Joe's is no longer.
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...)
Dang.....I thought we just missed it the last time we were down......
I want SANGRIA and a skirt steak from EL SIBONEY!!!!!!!!!!!
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!!! 
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 12, 2009 10:40 pm
by flipflopgirl
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 12, 2009 10:43 pm
by VanillaGrl
Definitely!!! Some late night/early morning Green Parrot time for sure! (((((((((((((((Christine)))))))))))))))
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 12, 2009 10:53 pm
by flipflopgirl
VanillaGrl wrote:
Definitely!!! Some late night/early morning Green Parrot time for sure! (((((((((((((((Christine)))))))))))))))
CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 13, 2009 1:53 pm
by VanillaGrl
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 13, 2009 2:58 pm
by Carolinadreamin'
My daughter's friends have asked if they could come with us to KW. My keet just looks at them
and hopes we stop making DDs to her while she's at work......
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 13, 2009 3:58 pm
by RinglingRingling
Steph is coming?? dang.
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 13, 2009 10:18 pm
by Desdamona
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 14, 2009 10:55 am
by Cane Garden Bay
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.
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 14, 2009 11:03 am
by dnw
The Margaritaville Street Fest is on Friday. You'll have lots of fun at MOTM. The Trop Rock bands and singers are wonderful.
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 19, 2009 2:02 am
by cheetogyrl
RinglingRingling wrote:
Steph is coming?? dang.
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!
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 19, 2009 3:15 am
by Desdamona
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!
He did that to me a couple of years ago! Scared me, being an old lady with back trouble. 
So R2, dear, please do not do that again, OK? I don't want an ER visit! Remember, gentle hugs..
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 19, 2009 8:29 am
by VanillaGrl
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 19, 2009 8:56 pm
by cheetogyrl
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!!!
Re: MOTM 2009
Posted: May 19, 2009 10:49 pm
by VanillaGrl
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