Helpful Information For You Updated 03/30/2012

[jilljill]

OK if you are driving down here, please be aware that this season of Lovebugs has been horrific - you will need to get your vehicle cleaned up for the acid can eat through the paint --------just a warning

Thanks for this info.
We found out last month how bad they are

 

[sumeto]

Thanks for this info.
We found out last month how bad they are

What kind of bugs are Love bugs?

 

[Desi]

in our neck of the woods, love bugs are BED Bugs
I hope that's not what you mean

 

[poohj80]

in our neck of the woods, love bugs are BED Bugs
I hope that's not what you mean

No, these are flying bugs that are really thick along 528 and coat the front of your vehicle very quickly.

 

[snelsonbrown]

in our neck of the woods, love bugs are BED Bugs
I hope that's not what you mean

Not even close - here is a link on them - they are just very fusterating

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovebug

 

[lucas]

Hi Shirley,

We recently returned from our May 12 Dream cruise. Wanted to thank you for all the great info.

Dh and I drove up 1 day early had had a great time. We spent some time at the Space Center and got to check out the Manatee Park that I had asked you about. It was fantastic! Saw lots of manatees and dolphins! We had a great meal at Fishlips (also saw dolphins swimming right outside the window) and the Country Inn and Suites was perfect. We did some shopping at Ron Jon and stopped by your shop to say hi. It was late and you were already gone but we did speak to the lady who was in the shop. Told her to say hi to you from lucas! Sorry we missed you but thanks again for all of your help.

P.S. The love bugs were really, really bad! We've lived in Florida for 25 years and I've never seen them that bad - wow!

 

[snelsonbrown]

Hi Shirley,

We recently returned from our May 12 Dream cruise. Wanted to thank you for all the great info.

Dh and I drove up 1 day early had had a great time. We spent some time at the Space Center and got to check out the Manatee Park that I had asked you about. It was fantastic! Saw lots of manatees and dolphins! We had a great meal at Fishlips (also saw dolphins swimming right outside the window) and the Country Inn and Suites was perfect. We did some shopping at Ron Jon and stopped by your shop to say hi. It was late and you were already gone but we did speak to the lady who was in the shop. Told her to say hi to you from lucas! Sorry we missed you but thanks again for all of your help.

P.S. The love bugs were really, really bad! We've lived in Florida for 25 years and I've never seen them that bad - wow!

I am so sorry that I missed you - Brooke had told me that you had stopped by but I was off trying to get some errands ran - anyhow so glad you had the opportunity to check everything out - wish I had known you were going to RJ since I still a few 20% off coupons that I share with those that want them.

The love bugs have been horrific - had to take the van down and have the radiator cleaned due to the amount of splattered bodies on it - didn't want to take a chance
Anyhow again sorry I missed you but hope maybe someday to get the chance to do so.
Have a great year and many blessings
Always

 

[GreatWhiteNorth]

OK if you are driving down here, please be aware that this season of Lovebugs has been horrific - you will need to get your vehicle cleaned up for the acid can eat through the paint --------just a warning

Are there still a lot of lovebugs now? I will be driving to the port next Sat and I have never seen them before. I am renting a car so I am to wash them off?
TIA

 

[jilljill]

How long do the lovebugs usually hang around? Just wondering what to expect when we go down June 9th.
We have friends that drove from Windermere to Miami the other day and said their van was covered when they got down there.

 

[poohj80]

Are there still a lot of lovebugs now? I will be driving to the port next Sat and I have never seen them before. I am renting a car so I am to wash them off?
TIA

No, I'm sure rental car agencies in FL are used to washing them off.

 

[Goofy4Ever]

Shirley~
Is there somewhere local to get pedicures, manicures and acrylics put on. My wedding party wants to go on Wednesday when we get to port. Some fun bonding time with the ladies. We are looking for some where nice but not to expensive. Thanks as always
Lisa

 

[snelsonbrown]

As our shuttle launches come to an end, please let me remind you that traffic will be horrendous = so be safe, drive safe and obey all rules and regulations - look at this link and it will give you more infor - also here is my cell number for "just in case" 321`-508-2246 and the shop 321-799-4438
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and many many hugssssssssssssssss

http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2011/june/271740/Be-prepared-for-shuttle-Atlantis-traffic

 

[snelsonbrown]

Shirley~
Is there somewhere local to get pedicures, manicures and acrylics put on. My wedding party wants to go on Wednesday when we get to port. Some fun bonding time with the ladies. We are looking for some where nice but not to expensive. Thanks as always
Lisa

Lisa - I was unhappy with the last place I recommended - let me get back to you later on this - going to try another place ok?

 

[poohj80]

As our shuttle launches come to an end, please let me remind you that traffic will be horrendous = so be safe, drive safe and obey all rules and regulations - look at this link and it will give you more infor - also here is my cell number for "just in case" 321`-508-2246 and the shop 321-799-4438
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and many many hugssssssssssssssss

http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2011/june/271740/Be-prepared-for-shuttle-Atlantis-traffic

Thanks for the reminders! We're heading back down for this historic launch!

 

[Goofy4Ever]

Lisa - I was unhappy with the last place I recommended - let me get back to you later on this - going to try another place ok?

Thanks Shirley!!!

 

[snelsonbrown]

Shirley~
Is there somewhere local to get pedicures, manicures and acrylics put on. My wedding party wants to go on Wednesday when we get to port. Some fun bonding time with the ladies. We are looking for some where nice but not to expensive. Thanks as always
Lisa

Hello Lisa,
OK after trying everybody from here to Merritt Island, I went back to Diva Nails and had a young lady by the name of Tracy do my nails and pedicure.
After being there for a couple of hours, I left very satisfied and relaxed - no pressure, no extras etc - I found Tracy to be very professional and just knew all the right things to do to make me feel very relaxed.
Anyhow when you are ready, call her at 321-799-2788 for it is best to have an appointment although they do take walk ins - they are located right next door to Publix in Cocoa Beach at 5675 North Atlantic Avenue
Just let them know you are all this board ok?
Good luck and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Goofy4Ever]

Thanks Shirley!!! You are the sweetest person

 

[snelsonbrown]

UPDATE ON THE 2 GAS STATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN GOUGING OUR VISITORS:
Sun Gas Express and Suncoast Energy's gas stations, that are both close to the airport, were found guilty of NOT posting their price per gallon on gas and if they keep refusing to post their prices in a visual site, the fine will be $250.00 a day - Their charges are $5.99 per gallon and you are not aware until you get to the pumps - There have been so many complains that these companies have been allowed to gouge our visitors for years and nothing had been done to stop them. Finally someone did something about these 2 stations - you can find a station just a few blocks up from them with reasonable prices so please be aware OK?
Good luck!!!!!!!!!!

http://search.aol.com/aol/search?query=gas+stations+in+zip+code+32812&s_it=keyword_rollover

 

[snelsonbrown]

Hello I would like to introduce our new General Manager at Country Inn & Suites - Super nice guy - his name is Edward (Ed) Kortum and you are most welcomed to drop him a note if you have any questions etc - his email address is ed.kortum@olivercos.com
He welcomes your email
Just thought I would share - its great when you have email addresses when you have a concern, question etc
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
__________________

 

[pjstevens]

Shirley, I just have to say 'thanks' again. We have dealt with the price gouging stations back in 08 where they were over $5 a gallon across the street from where we were dropping the car rental (we had filled up before leaving the resort, but wanted to top it off to avoid any charges). The car return price was more than $2 less that that station so we pulled away and took the car back.

We'll be staying at the Country Inn in about six weeks and are so excited to be heading back to Fl.

Thanks for always keeping everyone up to date.