The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[DisDaydreamer]

Just a quick question for anyone who has been there recently or is there right now, do you know what kind of beer they have on tap in the Green Cabin room? I am a little bit of a beer snob, the darker the better, thanks in advance for everyones help.

40 days until we leave,

Tom

I wish I could tell you... I am a beer lover too. However, I prefer bitter ales. Darks are sometimes too heavy or malty (sweet) for me. Mary Beth prefers DARKest beers too. I am currently in my 5th week of 6 (I Hope) of brewing my own (1st time). Fermentation is done... just waiting for carbonation to complete. We keep our house kind of chilly, so the process may take a little longer than expected. I used a proven recipe (Voodoo Magic) and added a little touch of honey (in lieu of corn syrup) from my neighbor's bee hive.

Anticipation........ It's making me wait.

Another little funny story. When MB and I were on our honeymoon (1975) at Paradise Island (Bahamas)... the pool had a swim to bar. I told the BT I wanted a beer and he asked me "Domestic or Imported" I said "imported" he gave me a Carling Black Label. Live and learn.

 

[2infinityandbeyond]

Just a quick question for anyone who has been there recently or is there right now, do you know what kind of beer they have on tap in the Green Cabin room? I am a little bit of a beer snob, the darker the better, thanks in advance for everyones help.

40 days until we leave,

Tom

IIRC, they don't have anything other than the mass produced national brands. The local Publix offerings weren't much better, though I did find one or two beers from the Florida Brewing Co., which were good but didn't wow me.

http://www.floridabeer.com/0_home.html

 

[dort]

Wish I was at VB right now , I'm sitting here looking out my window at snow falling .
I think its time get back on page 1

 

[MiaSRN62]

oh boy....I hear ya dort. Very cold here....winds whipping......will drop to 22 tonight with 70% of snow showers. I'm not a happy camper. Dreamin' of sun and warmth right now........I was just in WDW Feb 4-11 and only the last 2-3 days were really warm. Even then, the nights got quite chilly (upper 40's). Earlier in the week it was in the 20's at night ! I need WARM !

 

[smacky1]

I am writing this from our ocean view inn room!!! This is our first trip to Vero and we LOVE IT!!! I want to add on points here, but I dont think DH would go for it. I can hear the ocean in our room with the door closed. Today the weather was perfect. 75 with a light breeze. we spent the day in the pool and are getting ready to go for a walk right now.

 

[dort]

I am writing this from our ocean view inn room!!! This is our first trip to Vero and we LOVE IT!!! I want to add on points here, but I dont think DH would go for it. I can hear the ocean in our room with the door closed. Today the weather was perfect. 75 with a light breeze. we spent the day in the pool and are getting ready to go for a walk right now.

Good for you!! Enjoy!!!
I love to leave the door open at night and listen to the waves.
Are you able to get internet service from your room?

 

[smacky1]

Good for you!! Enjoy!!!
I love to leave the door open at night and listen to the waves.
Are you able to get internet service from your room?

We can get wireless internet using DH's laptop and his wireless broadband card. Im not even sure if the resort offers wireless access. He pays a monthly fee for his card so we always just use that.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

This is our first trip to Vero and we LOVE IT!!! I want to add on points here, but I dont think DH would go for it.

Fortunately, at least for now, you don't need to own points there unless you want to stay over holidays. Have a great rest of your trip.



BTW everyone... There is a glass bowl on a credenza against the wall behind and next to the stairway in the lobby. In this bowl you will find sea shells that people have gotten from the beach and they write their names, orgins, and date of visit on them with a marker. Check it out.

 

[fers31]

I've read that there's a lake onsite for fishing. Does anyone know what type of fish are in there or what type of bait/lure works best. I just started getting back into fishing (used to love it when I was a kid.) Thinking of maybe bringing a pole down there with me. Anyone know? If I don't bring a pole, how much are pole rentals? Thanks

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I've read that there's a lake onsite for fishing. Does anyone know what type of fish are in there or what type of bait/lure works best. I just started getting back into fishing (used to love it when I was a kid.) Thinking of maybe bringing a pole down there with me. Anyone know? If I don't bring a pole, how much are pole rentals? Thanks

The lake is across the A1A, but they have a tunnel going under to get to the other side.

I believe I've heard of bass & blue gill. And I'm not sure about this, but I think I've read someone saying there wasn't a charge. I know they don't charge for the tennis, basket, or soccer balls for use over there. Might want to bring your pole to be sure. I can't imagine anything better than worms. I'll bet Boppy's right next to the resort would have those.

 

[backyardponder]

Is a fishing license required?

 

[polyhm83]

We are headed to VB in just over 2 weeks My kids want the refillable mugs, we have older ones, so if we get them I would like the new style for 2009. Anybody seen them at VB yet. TIA

 

[fers31]

Is a fishing license required?

Good question.

 

[Mahusky]

No need for a fishing license if you are a hotel guest.

 

[Jump4Joy8390]

We are headed to VB in just over 2 weeks My kids want the refillable mugs, we have older ones, so if we get them I would like the new style for 2009. Anybody seen them at VB yet. TIA

Yes, they have the new refillable mugs here. As of a few days ago, they only had them available in the Island Grove Packing Co. behind the counter. They are still selling the old mugs at Bleachers out by the pool.

 

[TLPL]

Can someone find out about the pin trading activity at VB? It's my new addiction and I want to know if CM trade pins there or not and also pin trading sessions and stuff. Please help! thanks!

 

[nappingbeauty]

my ds, dh and uncle went fishing last year. no you do not need a license.. but it is catch and release... and they have a "warden" patroling the area offering help and monitoring. all three boys had a blast. we loved vero beach.... was a lovely resort!

 

[nappingbeauty]

MiaSRN62 ... we also are from lansdale!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

my ds, dh and uncle went fishing last year. no you do not need a license.. but it is catch and release... and they have a "warden" patroling the area offering help and monitoring. all three boys had a blast. we loved vero beach.... was a lovely resort!

Thanks for the confirmation. Did they get their fishing gear from Eb & Flows? Did they have to rent or is it loaned?

Thanks.

 

[nappingbeauty]

my aunt and uncle live in clearwater... so when they joined us for a few days... he brought the rods and bait box with him. i am sorry i dont know for certain... but i do believe they have rods at hanks....i have to tell you... they were catching fish all day... they had so much fun... they went out the next morning also!!!

laura