Helpful Information For You Updated 03/30/2012

[snelsonbrown]

Shirley:

We are going to rent an electric car for touring. Just wondering if you think this would be a better way to tootle around than taking the Conch train to the museums?

Thanks for all of your fabulous advice!!

They now have the greatest electric car there now - they look like golf carts and I wanted to rent one so bad, but just wasn't there long enough to do so - they are small enough to get everywhere also stop by the Chamber of Commerce and get maps, coupons, pamplets that will help you while you are there.
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Always
Shirley

 

[birkner]

They now have the greatest electric car there now - they look like golf carts and I wanted to rent one so bad, but just wasn't there long enough to do so - they are small enough to get everywhere also stop by the Chamber of Commerce and get maps, coupons, pamplets that will help you while you are there.
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Always
Shirley

Thanks for the prompt reply and helpful endorsement. I was thinking of writing to the Chamber to get all the info in advance. so your advice is well taken.

Here is the link for anyone else interested in the electric cars.

http://www.conchelectriccars.net/

 

[snelsonbrown]

Thanks for the prompt reply and helpful endorsement. I was thinking of writing to the Chamber to get all the info in advance. so your advice is well taken.

Here is the link for anyone else interested in the electric cars.

http://www.conchelectriccars.net/

thanks for posting the website - I want to call them and see if they will offer conch rates to those that mention the disboard to them - will let you know how I make out.
Always
Shirley

 

[birkner]

thanks for posting the website - I want to call them and see if they will offer conch rates to those that mention the disboard to them - will let you know how I make out.
Always
Shirley

That would be terrific!! I will look forward to seeing the post either way.

I did call the Chamber of Commerce who are going to be sending me some vacation package information.

They have two websites and I am not sure if you posted them so here goes:

www.fla-keys.com/keywest/

www.keywestchamber.org

 

[snelsonbrown]

I wanted to share something about the Conchs that I believe you will find interesting.
http://conchs2000.com/conch.html
This is where we were informed about the huge conch reunion that took place this past Saturday in St Pete's - over 935 attended and it was like old home week - Norm and I had a blast.

http://home.att.net/~conchs/index.html
http://www.mile-markers.org/
http://www.keywestsunsetphotos.com/
http://www.keywestfloridaonline.com/1890_history.jpg

 

[snelsonbrown]

UPDATED AGAIN and trying to keep this up front so that it will answer the questions that concern you - if you will take the time to clink on every link, it will take you to other places that you will find interesting.
always
Shirley

 

[snelsonbrown]

just another bump;-)

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Thank you

 

[5infam]

Hi Shirley,

Can you tell me if there is an easy way to see what the updates are every time you add new things? I have read and looked at all the information on the first post, but I am not sure what the new information is exactly. Maybe you can put a notation around the new stuff or color code it or something. Just a thought .

 

[snelsonbrown]

Hi Shirley,

Can you tell me if there is an easy way to see what the updates are every time you add new things? I have read and looked at all the information on the first post, but I am not sure what the new information is exactly. Maybe you can put a notation around the new stuff or color code it or something. Just a thought .

What I will do is maybe put a star ++ when I do the updates so that you will have an idea ok?
sorry I didn't think of it, but it sure helps when I get feedback.
Thanks a bunch
Always
Shirley

 

[5infam]

Sounds great - I'll look for the ++...and thanks for putting all of this together in the first place!!

 

[TexasGirl]

Thanks for all the information and recommendations Shirley!

We just returned yesterday and used several of them.

First, Sunrise Transportation was great!! For $140 round trip MCO to Port Hotel for 4 of us was a super value. Our driver was there waiting on time and was a great help with the luggage. The private town car was very nice. My Kids loved watching Shrek on the TV. He was also very patient during our grocery stop at a Walgreens (we bought underwater camera, night lights, motion sickness pills, RUM, etc) He even swung by and got a booster seat for our 2 year old. On the return trip we had the same driver and he was 30 minutes early. Very helpful. Highly recommend.

Radisson at the Port was excellent. We loved our whirlpool suite. DD7 called it our "palace." Service was outstanding. We also really appreciated the heated pool. We stayed yesterday at MCO Hyatt and the rooftop pool was soooo cold that it was basically unusable. Kudos to Radisson for taking the expense to make theirs heated. Readers, be sure and get the Kid's ice cream with sprinkes, marsh mellows, fresh strawberry and more. We will return to the Radisson and will recommend to others.

Thanks for the information and the care!!!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Just wanted to bump up this excellent thread.

 

[snelsonbrown]

Just wanted to bump up this excellent thread.

thanks Melody,
It does have quite a bit of good information on it also remember tomorrow is a launch date for the shuttle - we have a great deal of VIP's here.
Always
Shirley

May our launch go off with no problems and return safe. Blessings to all of them and their families

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Thanks Shirley!
Just another bump because I'm directing my sister here to this great thread!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Found you on page 2!

 

[latinqt]

Packed full of information that I need. Is the mailing place near the port? Need to mail the stuff back home before the plane trip/.

 

[bubba's mom]

Hey Mod.....can we bribe you into making this a "sticky"??? I nominate this thread to be a sticky....anyone second it??

 

[snelsonbrown]

Packed full of information that I need. Is the mailing place near the port? Need to mail the stuff back home before the plane trip/.

Pakmail is about 1 block South of the Radisson on the same side. They will pick it up, baby it for you, anything you need packed or shipped (other than kids and mates) they can do it. I had them pack and mail a package for me and the cost wasn't bad at all. Make sure you let them know you are off the Disboard OK? I don't believe Bonnie realizes how much of a difference this board makes.
Always
Shirley

 

[snelsonbrown]

Hey Mod.....can we bribe you into making this a "sticky"??? I nominate this thread to be a sticky....anyone second it??

Mary was kind enough to include it in the sticky under Misc information.
Thanks though since it does help a lot of folks.
Always
Shirley