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9 Nov 19, 11:42 AM |
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Earning My Ears
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Hi Chris, it was me that messaged you. I can echo everything you said about Bruce. We only booked with Bruce when we were in Cape Coral and were flexible so worked with Bruce on the best day for Weather. We had a great day visiting North Captiva (Bruce got us into the Mango's Pool Bar), secluded beach on Captiva (again, Bruce the person who owned the mooring) and lastly Cabbage key.
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9 Nov 19, 05:36 PM |
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Fantastic photos.
Thank you for posting. I think you have persuaded me that this may be the way to go rather than hiring our own boat. Thank you
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9 Nov 19, 06:51 PM |
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Thank you so much to every one that has helped. We have decided to go ahead and have 5 nights in Cape Coral at the end our trip next summer.
I have no doubt I will be back with more daft questions. We are just trying to finalise our accommodation details before I update my pre-trip report. Thank you all.
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9 Nov 19, 07:06 PM |
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9 Nov 19, 07:12 PM |
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9 Nov 19, 07:44 PM |
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Join Date: Nov 10
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James, tyvm for posting your superb photo's/experience, apologies for forgetting your Dibb name.
Meant to advise, I don't recommend Bruce for any gain, we pay him his $50pp (nowt but right!) plus tip. I simply want to see him being used by others as he is worth every cent of his cheaper service. As James said he got permission from owners to dock/walk the land, plus the private pool on Upper Captiva. It's personal choice, either eat on Cabbage Key or take a picnic, we take a picnic as Bruce knows a 'hidden' body of water where alligator and manatee chill and dolphin pop in for a root around. We sit and watch whats happening whilst enjoying our picnic. On the Google map I posted, I forgot to add; click on the great egret photo to see other photos taken and posted to Google maps
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9 Nov 19, 09:45 PM |
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Me and my DH stayed in a villa at Cape Coral for 2 weeks we found plenty to do but had such a relaxing time there. We hired bikes for the day from Billy’s rentals when we went over to Sannibel Island you can park the car there for free and it’s a great way to see the Island, there are cycle paths so it is very safe.
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13 Nov 19, 04:56 PM |
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ChrisS,
Just wanted to report back that we have booked a villa for 5 nights in Cape Coral and have made contact with Captain Bruce. He has pencilled us in for a day with the possibility of a second whilst we are there. As you mentioned, he will keep an eye on the weather in the days leading up to our stay and we can now contact each other by WhatsApp. Thanks again for the tips Just one question. What would be a reasonable tip on a $300 day trip? I'm up to speed with the tipping on most things in Florida. I don't want to insult him but by the same token I am not made of money. Interested in what you would recommend re this and if you would rather send me a pm than start another highly entertaining tipping thread then I get it
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15 Nov 19, 05:55 PM |
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Join Date: Nov 10
Location: Durham
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Hiya Mil, Bruce doesn't care if you tip him or not, which is very refreshing! We give him 10%, but you'll make your decision based on your day, which I'm sure will far outweigh my explanations of the good time you'll have
Must catch up with him as I owe him $60 from our trip, just afore we went home in May. I counted his cash out at home and, for some daft reason, put it away again! I had $50 in my purse and whilst he wasn't bothered one iota, I was
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17 May 20, 10:59 PM |
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Join Date: Nov 10
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Hiya Mil, have you heard anything regarding your flight/holiday, has it been called off? I'm sorry if so after all the research you've done for this trip, but, there'll be others if you don't go
Take good care, keep you and yours well
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