The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[BWV Dreamin]

I have to tell everyone, that I am not a big fan of Accuweather and their 15 day forcast, we are 13 days from leaving and I don't want 70 degree days!!!

I should probably be thankful for 70 degrees since this was such a brutal winter up here in Michigan, but we definately need better weather in the next couple of weeks. I know it will change 13 more times before we leave, and we are going to have a good time no matter what, but if anyone has any extra send me some pixie dust for better weather.

I am already having a bad day, just filled out my brackets for the tourny and went with my head and not my heart, by picking Pittsburg to beat my Michigan State Spartans in the finals. Anywho everyone have a great day, this has to be the best 2 days in the sporting world, so enjoy.

Tom

Here ya go... Oh, I picked Louisville to go all the way, beating Pitt in the finals. Gotta love March madness....

 

[fers31]

I'm a Big East guy but I've got Memphis over UNC. That's what's great this year. There are literally 10 teams that have a good shot of winning. No real dominant team.

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

fers31,

You survived a scare, 10 3s and 35 total points from a backup, that is what makes this the best time of the year!!!!

Have to drive to Indy tonight for a weekend soccer tourny for our oldest, good thing my Spartans are not on until 9:50.

Tom

 

[BWV Dreamin]

fers31,

You survived a scare, 10 3s and 35 total points from a backup, that is what makes this the best time of the year!!!!

Have to drive to Indy tonight for a weekend soccer tourny for our oldest, good thing my Spartans are not on until 9:50.

Tom

Not to get OT......what a scare with NOVA and 1 pt. win for UCLA!!!! My heart can't take this tourney.....anyone watching the tourney at VB? Does Green Cabin room have tv's?

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Not to get OT......what a scare with NOVA and 1 pt. win for UCLA!!!! My heart can't take this tourney.....anyone watching the tourney at VB? Does Green Cabin room have tv's?

Yes they do, I know of at least 2 maybe 3. This will be our 5th year watching the championship game in the Green Cabin. There isn't any sound, because of the live music, but it is still nice to go outside at halftime and listen to the ocean.

Tom

 

[backyardponder]

We leave for VB in 3 days. Can't wait to get out of here. We are taking our 9 year old DGD and a friend of her's. We fly into MCO arriving at about 4:30 PM. We are over-nighting at the Embassy Suites Airport on a freebee. Friday evening we plan to drive over to the Boardwalk and just hang around, probably eating at the Big River Grille. Saturday AM after breakfast we'll throw on bathing suits under our clothing then head to VB, driving down A1A.

I did not do the on line check in. I have a 1BR reserved with a request for a room from which we can see the ocean. From other reports, I didn't want to loose this request on my reservation. I figure that getting there on a Saturday AM, I should be ok. Pixie Dust would be appreciated, however.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

For backyardponder.....

 

[backyardponder]

For backyardponder.....

Thanks BWV Dreamin! I now know we'll get the room we want!

 

[chickie]

We just got back from Vero Beach this weekend (stayed 2 nights on March 14-16th). It was wonderful! We stayed in an OVIR. The view was great! The beach was nice, although the water was a little cold for my taste, but the kids loved it! The pool area is so nice - we actually spent more time here than on the beach. We had a bout with strep throat (our dd), but I took her to an urgent care in the morning and got her on meds right away, and she really didn't miss out on anything. The other family we travelled with got terrible sunburns - never underestimate the power of the Florida sun!!!!
We ate at Shutter's one evening and it was really good. We all had good fish dishes.
On the second night, we drove down to Vero to explore and ended up pulling into a restaurant at the last minute. I wish I could remember the name, but it was awesome! It was a deli, but they had SOOOOO much to choose from. I had a reuben sandwich that was wonderful! The other mom withus got the pot roast dinner and loved it. And the Desserts!!!! We all got the cake sampler to go and just sat on the bed eating cake before going to bed. It wasn't very expensive at all for what we got - I wish I could remember the name. They have several locations, all of which are in Florida. I said I'd highly recommend them here on the boards, but now I don't know the name. Maybe some of you might know what I'm talking about.
Anyway, this is a place we will definitely be coming back to again and again!
We were signed up for both chair swaps, but we never had a chance to use them (with the doctor visit and sunburns). But, they looked really nice, though!
Anyone with a trip coming soon, I know you'll have a great time!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

3/22 - 3/26 Nocker
3/22 - 3/27 grist4life
3/28 - 4/3 backyardponder
3/29 - 4/4 goldilocks 63
3/31 - 4/4 Minnie824

Quite a few there and upcoming ! Hope everyone can report back with a little TR. Thanks for checking in Chickie !!! Hope u had a great time


Maria

 

[Maroon]

It took exactly 1 hour door to door.

 

[texansue]

We're going in June for our first VB trip and I need to rent a full sized crib. Has anyone here done that at VB?

Thanks!
Sue

 

[drjamba]

And so I must say good bye to the lovely posters on this thread. Because of a family issue, we had to change our vacation dates and unfortunately, Vero had no vacancies for our new dates. We are still DVCing, but at Saratoga. We may pay a visit to a coastal beach as we don't have plans (or tickets) to visit the parks, but, it won't be the same.

I'm staying subscribed and I am looking forward to restaurant reviews of Vero's own eaters as well as any others in the area.

Thank you all for your insights.

Farewell.

The Doctor is out.

 

[backyardponder]

And so I must say good bye to the lovely posters on this thread. Because of a family issue, we had to change our vacation dates and unfortunately, Vero had no vacancies for our new dates. We are still DVCing, but at Saratoga. We may pay a visit to a coastal beach as we don't have plans (or tickets) to visit the parks, but, it won't be the same.

I'm staying subscribed and I am looking forward to restaurant reviews of Vero's own eaters as well as any others in the area.

Thank you all for your insights.

Farewell.

The Doctor is out.

Sorry you had to change your plans.

"Farewell" sounds so final. How about "Until we meet on another thread"?

John

 

[drjamba]

Sorry you had to change your plans.

"Farewell" sounds so final. How about "Until we meet on another thread"?

John

Even better!

Until we meet on another thread!

 

[MiaSRN62]

3/22 - 3/27 grist4life
3/28 - 4/3 backyardponder

Wishing a safe and fun trip to Grist4life and backyardponder !!!

Maria

 

[Sorcerer's Dad]

We just got back from Vero Beach this weekend (stayed 2 nights on March 14-16th). It was wonderful! We stayed in an OVIR. The view was great! The beach was nice, although the water was a little cold for my taste, but the kids loved it! The pool area is so nice - we actually spent more time here than on the beach. We had a bout with strep throat (our dd), but I took her to an urgent care in the morning and got her on meds right away, and she really didn't miss out on anything. The other family we travelled with got terrible sunburns - never underestimate the power of the Florida sun!!!!
We ate at Shutter's one evening and it was really good. We all had good fish dishes.
On the second night, we drove down to Vero to explore and ended up pulling into a restaurant at the last minute. I wish I could remember the name, but it was awesome! It was a deli, but they had SOOOOO much to choose from. I had a reuben sandwich that was wonderful! The other mom withus got the pot roast dinner and loved it. And the Desserts!!!! We all got the cake sampler to go and just sat on the bed eating cake before going to bed. It wasn't very expensive at all for what we got - I wish I could remember the name. They have several locations, all of which are in Florida. I said I'd highly recommend them here on the boards, but now I don't know the name. Maybe some of you might know what I'm talking about.
Anyway, this is a place we will definitely be coming back to again and again!
We were signed up for both chair swaps, but we never had a chance to use them (with the doctor visit and sunburns). But, they looked really nice, though!
Anyone with a trip coming soon, I know you'll have a great time!!!

You must have gone to Too Jays - Wonderful Reuben sandwiches, steak fries, and killer cakes, along with a good assortment of other sandwiches and entrees. Another of my favorites to eat there is the Shrimp Salad pita. Tomato dill soup is great. About 15 min drive from Vero Beach DVC.

Here's a link to the website http://www.toojays.com/locationsnew/locationlist_tc.html

Vero Beach
Treasure Coast Plaza
555 21st Street
(772) 569-6070
Directions: South side of 21st Street just east of US Highway 1

 

[MiaSRN62]

Shrimp Salad pita. Tomato dill soup is great.

Yum....thanks for identifying the mystery deli and posting the link Sorcerer's Dad I'll post the link on page 1 with the other restaurants.......


Maria

 

[SC Minnie]

Wow, looks like we are still the only ones going the week of 4/11. I wonder if we will have the place to ourselves????

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Wishing a safe and fun trip to Grist4life and backyardponder !!!

Maria

I am with Maria, you guys have a great trip and we will see some of you next Saturday on the 4th!!!!

Tom