PCB may be a little emptier next spring?

Saw PCB spring break mentioned in this article in TrendCentral.

From the last para of the article:



I don't recall having the $$$ while in college to go to a five star resort for spring break. (Actually, I mostly remember getting part time jobs to make $$$ during spring break.)

I'm thinking maybe they are referring to Panama City, Panama which has many five star hotels and beaches as they are on the Pacific Ocean. Here is a link from Wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_City

No, I think FBB meant PCB- I'm sure the Maxim resort will just feature more "upscale" wet t-shirt contests (as in your t-shirt needs to be designer) and the guests will be funneling martinis instead of beer.:lol:

No, I think FBB meant PCB- I'm sure the Maxim resort will just feature more "upscale" wet t-shirt contests (as in your t-shirt needs to be designer) and the guests will be funneling martinis instead of beer.:lol:

:funn:

I'm thinking maybe they are referring to Panama City, Panama which has many five star hotels and beaches as they are on the Pacific Ocean. Here is a link from Wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_City

You may be right, I missed the lack of Beach in the name. This isn't the first time this has happened to me. I showed up at a gate at Hartsfield in ATL onetime for a flight to Panama City Florida and noticed that everyone around me was in the Army or was Hispanic (or both) and finally realized that they were going to the 'other' Panama City, a bit further south.

Luckily I figured it out before I tried to board. :blush:

I don't recall having the $$$ while in college to go to a five star resort for spring break. (Actually, I mostly remember getting part time jobs to make $$$ during spring break.)

This exact thought goes thru my head every spring when I see those Spring Break from Aruba (or wherever) Shows on MTV.

What the hey?? Talk about setting your kids up for some false expectations.

What are they going to do when they graduate and find that once Mommy and Daddy aren't footing the bill anymore life can be a bit tougher?

Oh yeah............. -they go back for a graduate degree.

You may be right, I missed the lack of Beach in the name. This isn't the first time this has happened to me. I showed up at a gate at Hartsfield in ATL onetime for a flight to Panama City Florida and noticed that everyone around me was in the Army or was Hispanic (or both) and finally realized that they were going to the 'other' Panama City, a bit further south.

Luckily I figured it out before I tried to board. :blush:

I wouldn't know this for sure futurebeachbum. Was just a thought. But I do not know this for sure. But then again, I would not think they could afford any 5 star hotel in Panama City, Panama. And I wouldn't know if Panama City, Panama is considered a spring break destination. The parents of course would be footing the bill. Now, in PC Beach, the places are much cheaper and from what I have heard several spring breakers stay in one room, more than there are beds for of course.

One reason Panama City Beach may be emptier is that the Bay County Commissioners just dissolved the current Tourist Development Council.

This came after TDC Executive Director Bob Warren was fired by the rest of the board in a "spontaneous" vote during a budget meeting. It was not on the meeting agenda.

Warren had wanted less emphasis placed on Spring Break. Warren had recently been told by Charlie Hilton that he needed to "pack his [expletive] bags".

Four of the TDC directors are either employed by the Hilton Corporation or have tenant businesses with the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort, a Hilton property that caters to....Spring Breakers.

The only TDC member to vote against the firing was Bay County Commissioner Mike Thomas, who later made the motion to dissolve the board he himself serves on. He deserves a medal.

You may be right, I missed the lack of Beach in the name. This isn't the first time this has happened to me. I showed up at a gate at Hartsfield in ATL onetime for a flight to Panama City Florida and noticed that everyone around me was in the Army or was Hispanic (or both) and finally realized that they were going to the 'other' Panama City, a bit further south.

Luckily I figured it out before I tried to board. :blush:

:floor: You are too cute FBB!

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One reason Panama City Beach may be emptier is that the Bay County Commissioners just dissolved the current Tourist Development Council.

This came after TDC Executive Director Bob Warren was fired by the rest of the board in a "spontaneous" vote during a budget meeting. It was not on the meeting agenda.

Warren had wanted less emphasis placed on Spring Break. Warren had recently been told by Charlie Hilton that he needed to "pack his [expletive] bags".

Four of the TDC directors are either employed by the Hilton Corporation or have tenant businesses with the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort, a Hilton property that caters to....Spring Breakers.

The only TDC member to vote against the firing was Bay County Commissioner Mike Thomas, who later made the motion to dissolve the board he himself serves on. He deserves a medal.

😱 Shocking.

Sounds like he got ganged up on. They just couldn't wait to surprise him. What a bunch of grown up bullies. There should be a law against this kind of bullying in the workplace. It is so dern obvious. Sounds like he was warned and didn't leave. Good for him. Mike Thomas does deserve a reward but he'll probably get canned somehow for sticking up for the other guy. Nice society, huh:confused: Workplace bullies rule once they're in with the big boss.:pissed:

Haven't they re-created the TDC? As I recall, this firing and breaking up the TDC happened weeks ago, and they were supposed to have a new Board in place within two weeks from that time.

Everyone I know in PCB/PC think that Mike is a stand up guy. He does own two of my favorite places in PCB -- Thomas Donuts (best milkshakes in town)and Mike's Diner (best country food in town), each about a mile down the road from one another.

This exact thought goes thru my head every spring when I see those Spring Break from Aruba (or wherever) Shows on MTV.

What the hey?? Talk about setting your kids up for some false expectations.

What are they going to do when they graduate and find that once Mommy and Daddy aren't footing the bill anymore life can be a bit tougher?

Oh yeah............. -they go back for a graduate degree.

Aruba is basically American owned now. They split from the Netherlands Antilles in the mid 80's, still under Dutch rule, but were able to allow many more American businesses in & cater to college students, families, etc. that want the "cheesiness" but in a cool location like Aruba, & it's not much more expensive than PCB, honestly.

Up until "rediscovering" SoWal with Mr. OM, Curacao (island next door to Aruba) has my favourite beached in the world. But, now I don't have to fly on a dubious plane in the middle of the night (sometimes) to get to my favourite spots in the world. :roll:

Let the spring breakers go... although PCB would have a great deal of money suddenly taken from them because the massive amounts they rake in during such a short period of time is mind-blowing.

Haven't they re-created the TDC? As I recall, this firing and breaking up the TDC happened weeks ago, and they were supposed to have a new Board in place within two weeks from that time.

Everyone I know in PCB/PC think that Mike is a stand up guy. He does own two of my favorite places in PCB -- Thomas Donuts (best milkshakes in town)and Mike's Diner (best country food in town), each about a mile down the road from one another.

We love Thomas Donuts. Thanks for mentioning the milkshakes SJ. We love milkshakes and if they have the best in town, we will try them when we come down. We always make a stop there.

Haven't they re-created the TDC? As I recall, this firing and breaking up the TDC happened weeks ago, and they were supposed to have a new Board in place within two weeks from that time.

Everyone I know in PCB/PC think that Mike is a stand up guy. He does own two of my favorite places in PCB -- Thomas Donuts (best milkshakes in town)and Mike's Diner (best country food in town), each about a mile down the road from one another.

FBB and I frequent Mike's Diner when we come down. Yummy breakfast and lunch. It'll fix what ails ya'.

Awesome, I've been wonderin' about that Mike's Diner? Not only does Thomas' have shakes, they have malts too!:wub: