Thursday, June 25, 2009

47th Anniversary on a Segway Tour in Sea Isle

Ann & David Paton were so generous to spend their 47th anniversary with Moving Forward Rentals this week. The weather in Sea Isle City was a bit dreary but Segway Rentals and Tours were rocking! When your looking for a something to do, a new adventure, or just a casual glide around an awesome shore town....visit Moving Forward Rentals. Your Segway Experience will be exhilarating too!




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An Awesome Segway Tour in Sea Isle City


Hi, Just dropping you a line to say, "I had a great time on the tour!" I was surprised at how easy it was to feel comfortable on the Segway. I couldn't believe how easy and fun it was to drive, I wasted my time putting on Jeans to prevent "Road Rash" in case of a fall. I think my wife who chickened out is sorry she did not go for a ride. Thanks again!!!
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Saturday, June 6, 2009

Jamie Connor; President and (Weekend Segway Tour Operator)

Hello. I am Jamie Connor, owner of Moving Forward Rentals, LLC.

The Segway Rental and Tour business is a lot of fun and unique but is not where I "cut my teeth" (so to speak). When I was 12 years old I had a Soft Pretzel business! My Grandfather helped me pack 3 pretzels in a brown bag, throw in a couple packets of mustard, and pile them all in a large "newspaper bag". I would then sell 100 bags for $1 each on the beach in about 2 hours. Then I would call Gramps to bring the second batch and walk back making another $100! At 12 years of age, $200 in 4 hours was AWESOME! Then after a few weeks, I found out that their was this thing called a "Vendors License", you had to be a Senior Citizen and Veteran and things came to an end pretty quickly. No problem; the entrepreneurial seeds were sown.

20 years later, I am happily married with 4 beautiful girls. That's right 4 and all girls! Now, you can see where my drive to succeed comes from...that's 4 Weddings!!! So with a few other business ventures under my belt, I can say this is absolutely the most fun I ever had "working"!

Segway Tours and Rentals is exciting everyday! The look on people's faces when they "get it", when they are a top a Segway and realise how easy it really is. To see families enjoying their time together laughing and smiling while cruising and relaxing is AWESOME! To hear all the compliments from the many customers, all expressing the amazing experience they had while at Moving Forward Rentals. I just love it!

(The picture was taken before our newest princess baby Tessa Jaye was born in April.)


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Friday, June 5, 2009

Segway Rentals vs. Segway Tours


When Moving Forward Rentals was established the original premise was going to be unguided rentals (not tours per se). This was hatched on the belief that we had something to offer Sea Isle City in the way of easing the parking and transportation issues during the busy vacation season. Also, this was our original exposure with Segways in California.

After much contemplation and deliberations, the "deal" with the city was that guided tours would be the best way to introduce Segways to Sea Isle City. I have to admit that this choice also made not being in the store, all day every day, much easier on my overall stress level too. Knowing we provide great initial training and excellent side-by-side help along the way, certainly was the best approach.

Through the first season and early on into this season we have had several repeat customers that just can't get enough of the "Segway Smile". At this point, we can see that these repeat customers are almost experts on the machines and are looking for something more. These insights have allowed us to begin pondering again the idea of expansion back to Segway rentals.

Moving Forward Rentals still feels we can fill a need that is hardly being met. Traffic and parking are still major issues and getting worse every year in Sea Isle City. The ability to hop on your Segway and grab some milk, do a little window shopping, visit some friends, or just glide the promenade with your friends or loved ones adds unbelievable value to any one's vacation time. Not having to worry about traffic back ups, finding or paying for parking spaces, or the even the ever dreaded "Gas Crunch" could play a huge part into your overall unwinding, during your vacation.

I believe, if we offered a 1 day, 3 day, 5 day and 7 day rentals, beginning next season, we can fulfill this need. *UPDATED* We are now offering Freedom Rentals for 4 hour, 24 hour, 3 day and 5 day Rental Periods. This could only be offered to our very best customers though, to maintain our safety first mentality. We would offer this exclusive opportunity to very valued customers that have toured with us 3 times or more prior to next season. *UPDATED* To become a Moving Forward Member all you have to do is have toured with us at least 1 time and be 21 years of age or older. Only Moving Forward Members will be given the opportunity to Freedom Rentals.

Please express your thoughts on this new opportunity. Would this be of interest to you? Do you feel we could still maintain our great relationship with Sea Isle City and its residents? As always, we would price the rentals better than any of our local or Internet competitors. Segways at a reasonable price is something you do not always see! *UPDATED* Please visit the Reservations Page to see Rental Rates.

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The Moving Forward Rentals blog gets a Face Lift


The Moving Forward Rentals Blog has a New Title, a Face Lift, and changes to User Ability. "Your Segway Experience" the name of our new blog has been given great reviews so far! The new look is Fresh, Visually Exciting and makes you feel like you are at the beach! The background water-painting of a walkway, meandering through the sand dunes of a shore setting is spectacular. It sets the colorful tempo of the New Website.

"Your Segway Experience" will offer everyone something awesome to read, view, or sign up for! The Updates Page will bring forth any news with Moving Forward Rentals, Segways usage, or the Jersey Shore in general. The Experiences Page will be chock-full-of exhilarating Segway Experiences from our customers and the Moving Forward staff. The Deals Page will be just that deals! We occasionally run special promotions and this is the spot you will find it! Check this page frequently to save money. The freshly set up Gallery Page hosts hundreds of pictures and videos from our wonderful customers.

On the right column, you will find three more tabs. One that will send you directly to our official website. The second will bring you to our Reservation Forms. This is a big advance to the old site. Set up your next Segway Experience right from the Blog. Finally, the Meet Us Page shows off The Moving Forward Staff. Read all of our Bios, get to know our individual personalities, and even request your favorite Tour Operator.

The biggest difference about "Your Segway Experience" is the user friendliness of it. Now you can read all customer comments right from the same page as the Post it is in reference to. Also leaving a comment is much easier and more straight forward!

All in all Moving Forward Rentals is extremely happy with our terrific new Blog site. We hope you enjoy it as much as we will!!


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Let us know about your Segway Experience


Moving Forward Rentals wants to hear about your Segway Experience. Please let others know how easy the Segway is to learn. Most people are enamoured with the unit but for some reason they do not believe they can do it. We want everyone to know they can do it and they will love the experience.

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Thursday, June 4, 2009

Amanda Lee: Segway Tour Operator

Hi! I'm Amanda.

This is my second season working as a Tour Operator at Moving Forward Rentals. Although, I have been riding Segways for over 3 years now! How? I am Jamie's (the owner) daughter.

I love my job! Everyday at work, I get to meet new people, teach them how to ride Segways, show them all around town, and all the while, working on my tan of course! My favorite spot for your pictures is at the house that imports the Palm Trees every season. Man, he must spend a fortune on that!!!

This season, I am especially motivated for the new season! I have a brand new Jeep Liberty and I need gas money ;-)
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Moving Forward Rentals: Segways are catching on...



A Short but sweet article in Philadelphia Magazine just popped up without us knowing!

Feature Article
Shore 2009: Fun & Games, Amusements for all ages

Take a joyride. Boy, has the Segway caught on in Sea Isle, where a company called Moving Forward Rentals provides lessons and an hour of fun for $39.99. Meanwhile, young ones get a kick out of the monorail that chugs around O.C.’s Wonderland Pier, and everyone should climb aboard one of the massive monster trucks at Thunder Motorsports in Wildwood — $8 buys you a seat and a romp around the ring. (Moving Forward Rentals, 4118 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-0885, movingforwardrentals.com; Wonderland Pier, 6th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City, 609-399-7082, gillians.com; Thunder Motorsports: Youngs Avenue and the Boardwalk, Wildwood, 609-523-8051, thundermoto.com)

Start a shuffleboard tourney. Only one place for it, really, and it’s at Charlie’s Bar and Restaurant in Somers Point, where there’s an old-school shuffleboard table complete with shuffleboard dust. Get some wings, grab a beer, and pray for a 10. (Charlie’s Bar and Restaurant 800 Shore Road, Somers Point, 609-927-3663, charliesbar.com)

Get your thrills. Fantasy Island in Beach Haven is small potatoes compared to Morey’s Piers, but the Giant Wheel and the teacups are less crowded, and endearing. But, of course, Wildwood is king. Everybody’s bummed that after years and years on the old Hunt’s Pier, the old Golden Nugget Mine Ride is no more (RIP, G.N.!). Thank God the best roller coaster anywhere at the Shore — the Great White at the last Morey’s Pier (a.k.a. Wild Wheels and Adventure Pier) — is still there in all its massive, clackety glory, terrifying everyone with its dozen or so giant, stomach-dropping dips. (Fantasy Island 320 Seventh Street, Beach Haven, 609-492-4000, fantasyislandpark.com; Morey’s Piers 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, 609-522-3900, moreyspiers.com)

Play some Skee-Ball. At Cape May’s Family Fun Arcade, bypass the rundown, coin-sucking electronic games: The back wall is lined with 25-cent Skee-Ball machines — though serious Skee-Ballers prefer the old-school Uncle Al’s Arcade in Sea Isle for its Thursday Skee-Ball tournaments. You can practice your game pretty much everywhere at the Shore, save maybe Downbeach. (Family Fun Arcade Beach Avenue and Howard Street, Cape May, 609-884-7020; Uncle Al’s Arcade 35th Street and the Boardwalk, Sea Isle City, 609-263-7485)

Swing (a bat, a racket, yourself). At Sea Isle’s 2008 addition Dealy Field (59th Street and Central, by the bay), you’ll find lots of places to play: softball diamonds, tennis and basketball courts, a hockey rink, a skateboard park, and a cool, kid-approved playground. (Dealy Field 59th Street and Central Avenue, Sea Isle City)

Challenge Mom to a round of mini golf. Courses are everywhere, and everyone’s got a favorite. Play any (or all), starting with Pat Croce’s Pirate Island in Avalon, Goofy Golf in Ocean City, or Thundering Surf in Beach Haven (where you can cool off afterward at the adjoining water park). (Pat Croce’s Pirate Island 27th Street and Dune Drive, Avalon, 609-368-8344, pirateislandgolf.com; Goofy Golf 920 Boardwalk, Ocean City, 609-398-9662; Thundering Surf 8th Street and Bay
Avenue, Beach Haven, 609-492-0869, thunderingsurfwaterpark.com)

Capture the moment. Immortalize the fun: Stick out your tongue, pucker up or flash those pearly whites in any of the arcade photo booths scattered about the Shore. Say cheese!

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Monday, June 1, 2009

Kimi McBrearty, Marketing Director and Segway Tour Operator

Hi, I’m Kimi.

As soon as I take down my Christmas decorations, I start counting down "Days until Summer"! When I cross that bridge into Sea Isle City.....I SMILE ;o) !! I love it here!

When my Brother came up with the Segway business, I knew Sea Isle was the place to do it!! There is nothing better than getting a tan & a cool breeze while riding a Segway. I love talking to all the people on the promenade --watching me glide along. They get to see the ease & finesse of this amazing machine... I get to meet so many interesting people!

On my tour, I’ll give you all my secrets on how to have the best vacation ever!
Hint: While you unpack (in peace!), have your husband bring your kids in for a free trial. Schedule them for "Kids’ Night" & use it to keep them "in line" for days! :o)

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Segway Tour Registration Form

*Price is $39.99 plus tax per person *must be 16 years of age or older *under 18 must be accompanied by an adult *all reservation requests will be confirmed by a Moving Forward Rentals representative *please have your credit card information available

Name
Email Address
Telephone Number
Date Requested
Touring Time
Number of People
Special Comments


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