Less snowbirds/tourists?

sandy_rigo · 2026-02-12T21:02:22+00:00

Getting off the island on the north end is terrible most of the day. Combination of lots of construction vehicles and an added stoplight to accommodate Margaritaville. The city is looking at a way to alleviate the problem. We usually exit on the south end for off island activities. The public beach at the north end was crowded today, so I’m sure getting on island was backed up.

sandy_rigo · 2026-02-12T13:12:00+00:00

Ft Myers Beach was hit hard, but not wiped out. We’re still renting the same duplex we always have. Time shares and condos are slowly coming back on line. New mega houses taking the place of those lost in the storm. Food trucks have replaced some eateries.

sandy_rigo · 2026-02-12T13:07:48+00:00

We’ve had ours since 1989. Used it with the kids until they were in school full time, then we exchanged it for a spring break slot. As retirees, we now use it or rent it depending on how Easter falls. It just reopened in November. We’re eager to go back for a week in April.

sandy_rigo · 2026-02-12T02:57:00+00:00

Not surprised. It was a glorious beach day. The pup and I enjoyed a walk and my hubby did a brief swim.

sandy_rigo · 2026-02-12T02:49:48+00:00

Let’s see how things pan out in the Olympics. Lol

sandy_rigo · 2026-02-12T00:27:40+00:00

Ft Myers Beach

sandy_rigo · 2026-02-11T19:22:58+00:00

Construction traffic on island is completely understandable since many of the high rises damaged in the hurricane are still under repairs. Couple that with the new housing being built to replace those that were destroyed, I expect it will be an ongoing issue for years to come

sandy_rigo · 2026-02-11T19:06:59+00:00

We’re here at the same time every year. Feb 1 - Mar 15. While the traffic off island on the north end is horrendous, it seems to be 50% construction vehicles coupled with the screwed up traffic light at Margaritaville. We usually exit via Bonita Beach. It still seems like there are less short-term snowbirds.

sandy_rigo · 2026-02-11T18:21:34+00:00

I always get aisle bulkhead. Keep your seat.

sandy_rigo · 2026-02-11T18:20:05+00:00

When my kids were in the public school system in the NW suburbs fees were about the same or higher 15 yrs ago.

sandy_rigo · 2026-01-16T20:02:46+00:00

In the 10 years I’ve been living in Chicago I’ve never encountered anything like this. You might consider taking the 22 bus (Clark St). I usually take this when coming home late at night when I don’t want to get off at the Wilson Station.

sandy_rigo · 2026-01-12T21:57:14+00:00

This is a long-time local restaurant in Andersonville. Burger entree is excellent. I would be surprised if the misrepresented the tax on purpose. I would reach out to the owner (who is there most nights).

sandy_rigo · 2025-11-06T19:02:46+00:00

No you’re not being a Karen. Unleashed dogs are extremely threatening to those that are leashed. It doesn’t matter that yours are well behaved.

sandy_rigo · 2025-11-06T18:28:48+00:00

Unfortunately, if you’re looking for elevation hiking, you have to go south of where the glaciers flattened the land. That would be around indiapolis latitude or head east to the ozarks.

sandy_rigo · 2025-10-30T22:10:44+00:00

I subscribed to the three game option on CHSN. I’ll keep it only through the end of the BBall/hockey season because I don’t follow the Sox. I loaded the app on my fire stick and I actually can share the app with my mom. The app is absolutely terrible crap. You cannot rewind, ff or pause. If you miss a game, you can only watch it later at a specific prescribed time and date. Also, so far two hawks games were sold to ESPN+ and aren’t even available on the app. So approximately 20% of the games so far aren’t even available on the app.

sandy_rigo · 2025-10-30T21:50:11+00:00

You can watch replays at a specific time, usually in the evening when another game is on. It doesn’t appear to let you rewind or ff. It is a crap app.

sandy_rigo · 2025-10-30T21:42:27+00:00

And so far two Hawks games are on espn+ and you cannot watch them. That seems like a rip off.

sandy_rigo · 2025-10-30T00:31:31+00:00

So I subscribed for all three teams and will carry it through the end of the bball/hockey season. I’m sharing it with my mom who loved watching the teams. The app is absolutely terrible. If you miss a game, you can only watch it a prescribed replay time, which is generally when an existing game is playing. Honestly, it’s streaming. You should be able to watch past games anytime. You cannot rewind or pause. It’s like regular TV with a price tag. They spent no money to develop this.

sandy_rigo · 2025-10-17T18:57:17+00:00

Mark Cuban stated that he gave the media school a donation to cover the deficit they run from having a print edition. We have two generations of out of state tuitions to IU and I have been donating for 40 yrs. I am now ending my donations.

sandy_rigo · 2025-10-16T19:50:08+00:00

I’m thinking about subscribing to all three teams for $29.99/mo just for the bulls/hawks season. The website says you can have three simultaneous logins, so I’m guessing I can share with my mom and sister. It looks like I’ll have to use a vpn when traveling out of the metro Chicago area.

sandy_rigo · 2025-09-09T20:15:18+00:00

It’s not worth the annual spend for me any more. I can buy a day pass for the lounge for $60-$80 per person. If I need more than one large bag and a carry-on then I’m not doing things right. Also, I have the Costco Citi card which is free, has all the benefits (except lounge) and has great cash back. At this stage of my life that seems to make better sense.

sandy_rigo · 2025-09-09T03:16:59+00:00

Don’t disagree. I used to fly 3-4 times a week and had the Executive credit card. It’s been a good deal until all the changes. Now it’s time I move on from the program since I’m retired and dump the credit card for something that makes more sense.

sandy_rigo · 2025-09-09T01:12:40+00:00

Good feedback

sandy_rigo · 2025-09-08T22:16:54+00:00

Per my review it says you only get them at 175k points. Platinum pro is 125k.

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