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roberma
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | Punta Gorda, FL |
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| Number of Posts: | 254 |
| Registered on: | 7/23/2009 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: Frozen meat on a carry on AA flight
Posted by roberma on 3/18/24 at 10:37 am
We went to Exuma for Christmas. We brought in a ham and other holiday food items. Our flight was short and it was still frozen. Zero issues walking right out the airport. Everyone is right- food is expensive on the island. $8.00 for a box of mac/cheese. $13 for mayo, broccoli was $7.00 for one crown...
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re: What’s the board’s current feeling on fridge brands?
Posted by roberma on 1/29/24 at 3:12 pm
2nd Whirlpool. 1997 fridge in the house we bought a few years back. Its still perfectly fine, so no rush to replace it. Had several Samsung and LG in other homes and they were awful....
re: Best resort you have stayed at in the Caribbean with best walk in snorkeling?
Posted by roberma on 12/30/23 at 1:38 pm
Yes! We stayed at the resort on Grace Bay and walked out to the reef daily to snorkel. Saw octopus, turtles and lobster. Easiest snorkeling around.
Also Roatan West End is a great option for easy access snorkeling.
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re: Going to South Africa this summer- surprising kids
Posted by roberma on 12/5/23 at 2:44 pm
I never once used my rands when there. Very few places make change and it was more of a pain. Debit card was the way to go. I used the ATM when I arrived and had to try to spend them after 18 days of toting them around....
re: Going to South Africa this summer- surprising kids
Posted by roberma on 12/5/23 at 2:41 pm
I was there last summer and bought some Zimbabwe$$ that isnt worth anything due to inflation and they changed their currency. One says its twenty thousand dollars. Happy to mail it to you! Have a few $20.00 of it too. ...
re: Aruba In December - Advice From Those Familiar?
Posted by roberma on 10/10/23 at 9:07 am
Aruba is very desert like, it's not tropical like most of the islands you think. We stayed at the Renn as well. Across the street is another Marriott property that is adults only. Great island. The island has a Dutch heritage so you can find some unique local foods too....
re: Chicago restaurant recommendations
Posted by roberma on 10/10/23 at 9:02 am
Au Cheval. Get there early. ...
re: Great American Beer Fest: Denver, CO
Posted by roberma on 9/20/23 at 9:26 am
We went to GABF 3 years ago. It is overwhelming with the choices and the layout. The funniest thing to us was the number of security officers posted along the stairways to assist the drunks falling down the stairs when leaving! the 3 hour time slot is more than enough time to hit the popular spots f...
re: 9 Months Later- The Southwest Holiday Fiasco
Posted by roberma on 9/5/23 at 9:46 am
Son was stuck in Midway for 23 hours, only to arrive in NOLA with no bag. Still no bag to this day. SW gave him 400 total because we had no receipts for most of his clothes. I'm sorry, but who keeps clothing receipts long term? He probably lost over 1800 worth of clothing. Havent really flown them s...
re: LSU Bar/tailgate in Orlando?
Posted by roberma on 8/31/23 at 12:24 pm
Wall Street is free on Sunday. There is a family from LA that will have a tent set up selling Best Stop Boudin and sausage Poboy's Sat and Sunday....
re: Who has a timeshare and what did they do to talk you in to it
Posted by roberma on 8/31/23 at 12:06 pm
Good to know, as my Mom bought into the Club Wyndham in Branson. Her thought was "well, you kids can go on trips together after I pass". After the monthly fees and the points needed to use it in other places, I could do my own vacation for less....
re: Roll call for Orlando
Posted by roberma on 8/31/23 at 10:29 am
Driving up Saturday Morning!...
re: 2 summer days in Porto Portugal
Posted by roberma on 8/28/23 at 11:01 am
Porto is great. Rent a bike and ride down the river to the ocean. There is a small town at the end that is known for their grilled sardines. Have lunch at one of the outdoor restaurants. Best dining in Porto was Tapabento by the train depot. Make a rez or you wont get in. Line starts queuing 45 min ...
re: Basenji Dog Breed
Posted by roberma on 8/22/23 at 11:58 am
Had 2 growing up. You can not contain them. Read their history, they come from the plains of Africa. They run, run, run and are dumb as hell. The male we had was given to us because he knew nothing about the breed other than its barkless. Poodles are hard headed bec they are smart, but can be taugh...
re: Little Gasparilla Island February
Posted by roberma on 8/4/23 at 7:18 am
I live in the area. January- April weather is perfection. February is sunny days, warm and cooler at night. No rain, just what beach day area made of. You may get a rare cool front like in the 60's, but its mostly upper 70's. Those temps on the beach are actually warm with the cloudless skies. You h...
re: Florida Panhandle vs South Florida: which region is better to vacation in?
Posted by roberma on 8/2/23 at 10:16 am
Anna Marie Island, Siesta Key, Manastoa Key, Boca Grande, Little Gasparilla Island, Palm Island, Don Pedro Island, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Naples. Anywhere South of Tampa and North of Naples will do just fine....
re: Lookin for flights to Switzerland. Couple questions
Posted by roberma on 7/18/23 at 12:20 pm
Flew Iberia out of Philly to Lisbon last summer. It was fine. No issues and they were flexible with moving seats assignments....
re: July 4th weekend continues brutal assault on Bud Light
Posted by roberma on 7/18/23 at 12:06 pm
We were in our local bar last Friday and the bartender told us that a group of 20 came in Thursday night. All had same shirts on, all order BL. One person paid the tab. One of the guys told her they have been tasked with going around to the local bars and buying BL to have some sales to report. ...
re: Recs for dining or beaches in Sarasota fl
Posted by roberma on 7/18/23 at 12:00 pm
Glad you enjoyed our little piece of paradise. We take it for granted living here, but love the perspective from a visitor. Come back in February, when everyone else is having crappy weather and you'll be swimming and sunning!...
re: Layover in Chicago
Posted by roberma on 7/18/23 at 11:51 am
Riverwalk downtown is nice this time of year. There is a great little restaurant at Oak Street Beach right on Lake Michigan- relaxing place for views and a drink. Ride a Divvy and see more of the lake using the Lakefront trail. Lincoln Park zoo is free and great part of town....
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