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September 2003

Tuesday
September 30
2003

Is there a specific glue in duct tape because I heard that if put over a wart it will cure it? Has anyone ever removed a wart with duct tape?

30
I'm new to Big Pine Key.  I've read about the old swimming hole.  Could anyone tell me where it is? Thanks
30 Just one more reason we are in a financial fiasco: the Bush brother's welcomed all of Cuba and Mexico into the US to sap our resources. We are forced to hire Spanish speaking teachers and employees all over the US. I don't recall having German, French, Italian or any other foreign speaking employees as a convenience for any other immigrants in history.
Monday
September 29
2003
In regards to the person wanting to police the county and code enforcement....it may be a little difficult to get people to publicly sign up. Unfortunately people may be a little concerned about getting in their faces, considering the repercussions. I think monitoring their homes and county projects for violations may be a safer response. A letter to any citizen friendly newspaper would at least hold their feet to the fire. I do agree wholeheartedly however that it's sometimes like living in Nazi Germany. They need to learn how it feels to have to live by their interpretation of the rules. It's easy to be the policing agency when you don't have to live by the same rules you enforce.
29 North Mexico, er... I mean... America needs to ship out the illegals before we lose our own English language. We've already lost our jobs.
29 Do not patronize any business that hires illegals. Turn them in to the INS.
Sunday
September 28
2003
I believe, as do many others, that the county and code enforcement are over-stepping their bounds by enforcing ridiculous restrictions concerning home improvement.  I think it is time for the community to come together to organize a committee to "police" the county and code enforcement offices.  The Key West Police Department has one that was formed by city residents, why can't we?  I know that there are people out there who feel it unnecessary to get a permit to paint the inside of their house.  If you feel similarly, please relay your comments.
28
I recently viewed Mr. Shatzer's appearance on Joan Lunden's "Behind Closed Doors" show and would like to contact him via email. Can you help me?
 Michael Banks, PhD
Danville, CA
docbanks@comcast.net
28 Add this to the Bush Recall: In the last two years more people fell below the poverty level reversing a 10 year boom. Last year alone 1.7 million more people were poverty stricken.
28

Sarah Mouton from the food channel is my favorite TV cook because she really makes me understand what she’s saying. She’s an excellent teacher.

Saturday
September 27
2003
The writer against Bush forgot to mention that Bush has given us the largest national debt in years.
27 You can't stop Islam. The US Army Chaplin and some other soldier in Gitmo are loyal to the Taliban and not the US.
27 The Incredible Hulk movie bombed, but Universal Studios' park is still saddled with a roller coaster ride with that name. To make matters worse, a woman had a heart attack on the ride this week and will probably die.
Friday
September 26
2003
RECALL BUSH. He started a war that no one can finish, our economy is in shambles, and he raped the environment.
26 It's a good thing Ms Margueritta's bait shack had the good taste to choose a better name than this sorry ol' fool did for his store.
26 I'd rather listen to a motorcycle than a neighbor's barking, barking, barking, barking, barking, barking,-well-you-get-the-picture-DOG
what's with you people?
26
I'm new to the area.  Any tips on attending Fantasy Fest?  Is there a shuttle to and from Big Pine? Best place to view parade?  Thanks Piners!
Thursday
September 25
2003

Nobody doesn’t like pizza and I can prove it. How’s that for a statement?

25

Univision TV’s merger will make it the major source of information for America’s Latino population. Whatever they show will be the influence for this large segment of our country’s minds. Monopolies are wrong and unfair to all but Univision it seems.

25 No matter who gets elected we can’t leave Iraq or Afghanistan until its safe over there; or the world will never trust us again. And those places will never be safe until the Jews and Arabs can live in peace. Sadly, we all know that’s never going to happen.
Wednesday
September 24
2003
I'll gladly tolerate the noise of those chest thumping big Bike engines going down the highway but once a year over the everyday annoyance of cutsie cell phone rings in grocery stores, libraries, restaurants, bars, weddings, funerals, etc., not to mention the high pitched whine of the ever popular leaf blowers.   Hey, call me ignorant, but I like the sound of a cammed up Chevy rat motor.  On the bright side, when we're all dead, the silence will be deafening.
24 BE KIND TODAY
24

The Poker Run was for motorcycle enthusiasts not bikers. I think a bikers are rude, dirty and wear black, sweaty and smelly clothes in the heat of summer. They’re also not nice.

24

The Maytag man died yesterday. I guess his business was slower than we thought. (He was also the station owner in the TV series WKRP.)

Tuesday
September 23
2003
To all you bikers. We want you to come to the Keys but next time why not drive here and leave your obnoxious noise makers at home. All the noise pollution your motorcycles make is an unbearable and irritating disruption to our lives.
23

The photo yesterday of hurricane Isabelle viewed from a tanker was bogus according to CNN.

23

Most of the terrorist are caught and it doesn’t seem to bother them as they’re ready to die anyway. How can we stop them? What solution to this kind of dilemma is possible? Islam cannot be beaten. The Crusades failed, too.

Monday
September 22
2003
I have a question for Habitat for Humanity. Why don't you help the disabled build affordable homes? These people are not able to help themselves like those who are healthy enough to have child after child that they can't afford.
22 Hurricane Isabelle as seen from a tanker.
22 give me land lots of land lots of land i love dont fence me in. sounds from the old swimming hole on big pine.
Sunday
September 21
2003

Cher’s opening number on her recent tour has her standing there looking all glamorous and sticking out her tongue and licking her lips with it's tip -like she does. How cliché.

21 Is this London Bridge, or is it on Big Pine in the Avenues?
21
Don't get me started on Waste(d) Management. They are the biggest polluters in the Keys!. Don't believe me? Just follow them in your neighborhood, and watch how much stuff ends up in the street rather than in the truck. It's appalling and should be stopped. How about it tree huggers. How about fixing something that actually needs fixed for a change!!! Rather than just whining!
21 I agree, Waste Management is an awful company. They don't even show up regularly. When I call the office they say they'll send a truck right away. So far they've never sent the promised truck.
Saturday
September 20
2003
Habitat for Humanity will dedicate Habitat Landing on Saturday, Sept 20 -- 15 units of affordable housing now occupying the old Halcyon Trailer Park -- if you haven't been out there yet to see this, it's amazing! 
20 Waste Management is unreliable and they won’t even hold the trash can upside down long enough for it to fully empty of all those pesky Styrofoam packing things.
20

We’re inundated with magazine articles, etc. about Islam and I must say the more I learn the less I’m impressed. Like all religions Islam appears to be loaded with vague and ambiguous tenants. “Since the days of the Prophet, there have been only two forces on earth, Muslims and infidels. And their fight will go on until Judgment Day.”

Friday
September 19
2003
Stupid Boat Tricks: I launched with the tie downs still attached from boat to trailer in strong winds and the trailer floated with the boat off the ramp and against the sea wall. It was quite a chore trying to float the whole thing back over the ramp so I could pull it out and untie the straps.
19 I'm completing a trip around the country and one thing I noticed that's different in other places, than on Big Pine Key, is that most communities have beautiful parks and people are happy to live next to them. As a matter of fact it increases property values living near a park while giving residents of all ages a beautiful, manicured green space to enjoy.
19 The American tragedy is that the disabled who cannot work draw only 30% or less of their former income. If a healthy person works two jobs to afford housing, where and how are the POOR disabled suppose to live? In a car?
19 I have to agree with the observation about "the pretty young things". Nothing better than seeing a beautiful pair of legs in heels. Sorry, but I'm a guy and guys are very visual.
Thursday
September 18
2003
Does anyone know the status of the Sands Rd park that "was" under construction?
18 Nothing beats living on an island. Nothing.
18 Why are so many people of all ages getting tattoos? This means permanent marks. That design you now sport 24/7 does not necessarily go with every outfit you wear. Low class.
18 O whale, yes you need to get that camper off the island. while you are at it move the truck. we just might get a hurricane around here and I don't want to see them in my yard, after all i have to tie everything i own down. only in the name of a whale. go figure
18
Sorry! That is not why they shipped the alligator up north, nor did the other alligators eat him, he died of natural causes. Where do you guy's come up with this stuff!!
Wednesday
September 17
2003
I wonder if there is a teenage girl in America who doesn't have her navel pierced and carries a bottle of water!
17 Remember "Grandpa" from the Blue Hole? He ate a Rottwieler and they shipped him to Florida where the existing Alligators saw him as a threat to their territory and ate him.
17
For the person seeking Hi Definition...We switched to Dish Network because the cable company fees kept going up and the reception kept going out.  Our satellite does go out only when there is a heavy rain, light rain or clouds don't affect it.  But the thing is that the cable companies are not totally broadcastings in Hi Definition.  There is an African-American guy at Sears downtown who is very knowledgeable about all of this, and I found his information very useful.
17

This isn’t meant as a joke. It’s just an observation of mine. Question: How can you tell a 50 year old straight guy from a gay guy? Answer: The gay guy doesn’t have a beer belly.

Tuesday
September 16
2003

I like going to those big banks and looking at all those pretty young things all dressed up and wearing heels. It’s a nice change from t-shirts and flip-flops.

16
The bulletin board at Winn-Dixie is supposed to be for private use only. Businesses need to buy an ad in the paper or the yellow pages. I try to follow the rules by placing my ad with date only to come in a couple days later to find it covered up with real estate brochures. Also be respectful and do not use a whole sheet of poster board the people here are not blind and other people would like some room too.
16 What's up with the media blitz on Ben and Jen?   Does anyone but the media geeks trying for a "scoop" give a care?  This kind of speculation, gossip, hype, etc, belongs in those picture magazines found in the checkout line at the local grocery store.  What is happening to the news prime time news broadcasts?  Why does this fluff take up so much air time?  Where are the thought provoking important news stories?  Is this an effect of the dumming down of America?  
Monday
September 15
2003

What a great idea. Make the whale hole a “Swimming Hole Park”. No one will ever be able to build there, so let's spruce it up and take advantage of it. this is the only place to swim on the island.

15
Catch and Release asked about Lobster, here is a link with some local info:
 http://monroe.ifas.ufl.edu/lobster_conference.htm
15
I'm thinking about buying  a high definition TV but Comcast doesn't have the format to support it yet and probably wont for a while. direct tv does have the format but i am skeptical about satellite since I've heard that a cloud in Islamorada can disrupt the signal. does anyone have direct TV that can give me info on how well it works?
Sunday
September 14
2003
To the person who has never heard of 97.7 and is in the business.  You must not be very knowledgeable about the business.  97.7 HAS been in business for over 2 years and WAS commercial free.  All they played was dance music.  There were no commercials or any talking at all except for radio station identification.  It was purchased by the Clear Channel group and has been completely re-formatted into another so-so radio station with wide variety music, as though we don't have enough of those.  By the way, the radio station was located in Marathon and the signal was sometimes intermittent and that's why you probably didn't notice it. And, I'm another person who agrees that we lost a good radio station.
14

Ayn Rand Says...

Capitalism is a social system based on the recognition of individual rights, including property rights, in which all property is privately owned.

14
If it were true that a heavy concentration of industry is destructive to human life, one would find life expectancy declining in the more advanced countries. But it has been rising steadily. Here are the figures on life expectancy in the United States:
1900 - 47.3 years
1920 - 53 years
1940 - 60 years
1968 - 70.2 years (the latest figures compiled [as of January 1971])
Anyone over 30 years of age today, give a silent "Thank you" to the nearest, grimiest, sootiest smokestacks you can find.
Saturday
September 13
2003

Prostrate exercise. Is there such a thing? I think if you masturbate and push hard when you pee that will give the thing a good workout and help it to remain a healthy part of your body.

13 In any hierarchy each individual rises to his or her own level of incompetence and then remains there....... Keep that in mind when considering the Civic Association, Monroe County etc....
13

Defenders of the first amendment’s right of privacy are so staunch in their revulsion of the Patriot Act because they know that one crack in a container will weaken it; and privacy and freedom of expression are our most important rights and should never be eroded.

Friday September 12
2003
 
Re "Worst Day in the Life of America"  Yes it was terrible, but review American history. Many WW II vets feel Pearl Harbor was the worst day (we were not at war when that happened).  A whole mid 60's early 70's generation feels the treatment of the American soldier during and after the Viet Nam war/surrender was a darkest chapter in the American history book.  The family and friends of those killed in the Oklahoma City terrorist attack were never compensated like the 9/11 families and wonder what makes the 9/11 tragedy worse than theirs.  I guess it is all relative depending on your generation.
12

Did you know that British artillery officer Henry Shrapnel invented the exploding artillery shell in 1804? It was so awesome that it was used against the Dutch in Suriname, South America who surrendered after only the second shot? The shell was also used to defeat Napoleon at Waterloo because without the shell the British could not have retaken a key strategic point. His name now is synonymous with shrapnel (little “s”).

12 YES! A hero is someone willing to sacrifice their life to save others. That is a completely selfless and giving act. A coward runs the other way.
Thursday
September 11
2003

This is the anniversary of the worst day in the life of America.
"...the day the music died"

11

Barroom Decorum: Not only does the Keys have the worst wait staff, but a lot of bar tenders don’t know that when you want another drink you’ll put your empty on the edge of the bar. Don’t be bothering us every five minutes asking it we want another drink when we’ve got one in front of us.

11

I think many people resent Jews because they’re so smart. Because of this there is a disproportionate ratio of Jews to Gentiles in all things (except sports): politics, business, art, media and medicine.

11

Do you think a hero is someone who goes into harms’ way in order to aid another?

Wednesday
September 10
2003

97.7FM is a radio station that I’ve also been listening to for years with absolutely no commercials or announcers. It played popular dance music, but is now some old people music format.

10 Does anyone know of a pill or spray or anything that can be added to a puddle to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. I believe that they are reproducing right outside my front door.
10 $500,000.00 for a 1 bedroom tiny old SHACK in Key West. Some-greedy-body needs to be shot! At this rate, minimum wage needs to be raised to $250.00 an hour.
10
Would the guy in the Blue Suburban Please get your Junk off the side of the road at the Red light.. You'll be blamed for breeding Mosquito's next. (Ha, Ha, Don't get pissed off at the Mosquito comment guy)
Tesday
September 9
2003
Taken from Sheriff's arrest report.   Those wild and wacky attorneys.  How much are her client fees going to increase so that she can cover her personal legal fees?  Name: SCHEUHING , MARY L DoB:06/14/1946 Age:57 Sex:F Race:W
Occupation: ATTORNEY Charges: 1 Misdemeanor Count(s) of 316.1932.
BREATH, BLOOD, URINE TESTS FOR ALCOLHOL, RIGHT TO REFUSE
2 Misdemeanor
Count(s) of 316.193.  TRAFFIC OFFENSE - DUI AND DAMAGE PROPERTY
2 Unknown
Count(s) of 316.061.1  ACC-MORE THAN $50 DAMAGE -SEPCIFY AMOUNT
5 Misdemeanor
Count(s) of 318.14. RESIST OFFICER - REFUSE TO ACCEPT SIGN CITATION OR POST BOND Officer/Agency: KWPD, - KWPD    
9

The F-18’s making those sharp turns over the highway at Boca Chica are truly an awesome sight. Go Navy!

9

I think the Mosquito control should have a mosquito decal on everything, especially the helicopters. I get paranoid every time one flies over. I think it’s John Ashcroft looking at me.

9 This is for the person who's upset about 97.7-FM. First of all this is no such radio station in the keys that I'm aware of. And I'm in the business. Secondly, a radio station couldn't survive for 2 years commercial free. Commercials is how a radio station makes it's money, unless it's publicly supported such as NPR. You may have been picking up a station out of the area, due to a "skip". But I doubt it was commercial free. Perhaps they just couldn't sell the time. Just thought you'd like to know.
Monday
September 8
2003

97.7FM have been playing the best dance music around with the unheard of bonus of having no announcers or commercials for two years. this week they started playing “Music while you work” complete with annoying DJ’s and commercials. What a boring new format.

8 Separation of church and state? "In God We Trust" on every US dollar. And how many THOUSANDS of CROSSES are used as headstones on government-owned Arlington National Cemetery? Bravo to swearing on the bible in the US courts, like the comment said.
8

I noticed the symbolism of the US military handing over partial command to the Pols at Babylon in Iraq. They plan to do the same with eight other countries along with many translators. I predict they will all start babbling to each other. Just hope they don’t start building a tower.

Sunday
September 7
2003
A still tongue makes a wise mind.
7
I think you meant that your eyes shut when you sneeze instead of it's impossible to shut your eyes when you sneeze. According to the NCSA/NHTSA, speed, inexperience, alcohol, drowsiness, and distraction continue to be the major causes of auto accidents. Accidents attributed to cell phone usage continues to rise hence the rise in legislation to band cell phone usage while driving. Sneezing has not been studied as a major cause of accidents on the roadway. However, it is frequently used as an excuse for red light violators especially the drunk driver.
7 I've cleaned many shells over the years and it can be a pain in the *** . To get the calcium build up from the outside of the shell, you can give the shell a very quick dip in muriatic acid and quickly rinse in fresh water. you need to do this very quickly because you can take the color off the shell as well as the natural shine.
7 The reason fins 24 on Summerland key closed is because the owner is a big time crook and big time liar. he ripped off more people in this town. I cant believe a man with a criminal record like his is still lying and stealing after spending ten days in jail last year for the very same thing. he didn’t pay his rent and when he did the checks bounced. some nice guy hey, he thought nothing about the employees that all lost there jobs and had the balls to not even pay their taxes.
7
Our boat's nick-name is now "Catch and Release" instead of "What is Left at ALL??".  We have had lousy luck this lobster season, probably because we have our GPS sited on E Fish, rather than being so determined to find the bugs.  Thank you Marine Patrol and FWS or whatever the officials are named these days.  We have seen more "babies" this season than ever before; in years past, the good reefs, rocks, etc were ghost towns, raped and pillaged!  It's good to see the shorts still alive and ready to be caught next year.  PS Does anyone know the growth rate of a lobster?
7

If there’s such a big distinction in government regarding the separation of church and state, why do we still swear on the bible?

Saturday
September 6
2003
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6 Does anyone know the best way to clean seashells to bring out all their natural luster & remove all the buildup? Thanks!
Ed: The Shell Warehouse, years ago, would use a bleach and water solution to remove any remaining meat and slime and then buff the shell on a soft wheel.
6

Did you know that it’s impossible to shut your eyes when you sneeze? Sneezing causes more auto accidents than cell phones. I haven’t had to sneeze so I can’t try this out.

6

Kudos to the Public Works Dept. for filling in the sink holes on Key Deer Blvd. it’s now a much smoother ride.

Friday
September 5
2003

Someone writes to Kudos in ALL CAPITOLS. Why are they shouting at us? What’s so important that they end every bitch with a hundred exclamation  points?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STOP SHOUTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is it the mosquito water in those pools that's got you so upset????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Write in lower case!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5
It sure is nice to see not everybody here on Big Pine Key follows the Larry Sullivan " I got mine and you can't have yours" attitude. I love this island and truly feels everybody has a right to their own opinion. Some people should just keep their mouth.
5
Goodmorning! Words of expeirence!! Don't take HELP for free 90% of the time it comes back to bite you in the ass!!
5 Improve the neighborhood- stop hanging your laundry out on the decks. Pick up your junk food wrappers. PLEASE!!!
Thursday
September 4
2003

Today's rumor: Sea Center has been sold! I’d like to see a high class bar and restaurant and a marina that’s open on the weekend, duh!

4 I have personally seen evidence of the spirit world. There is more in the universe than our few years of life on earth. I pity those who have not experienced visits from the other side.
4
You should keep up your "thoughts for the day."  You know you could really change the mood of your readers.  I bet it would be fun to see what you could do.  Your "Mark Twain" quote: "It is much better to be thought a fool - Then to open your mouth and eliminate all doubt" was a good start.
4
To the Larry supporter that quotes Hermann Hess...I ask you this, why does he have to so vehemently "vow" to stop the addition of a third grade class at the charter school on Big Pine?  What great evil will a third grade class pose?  It seems he has a bit of anger towards the school, maybe anger management would be a better path for him.  And your response was 'cute', no ONE person should run this island, that's why Larry Sullivan should back off. I think his response to the school is inappropriate to the level of ignorant.
4
The real website is www.floridasmokersrights.com.  Please visit.  Sounds like you want property rights in your community and to be fair to all; this is our goal, too.  Please sign the petition.
Wednesday
September 3
2003
Bush's nation building:
The attack on the United Nations was preceded by bombings of the Jordanian Embassy, Baghdad’s main water pipeline. Baghdad International Airport remains closed to commercial traffic for fear that incoming planes will be shot down. The road to the airport cannot be secured. It is, in fact, the single most ambushed road in Baghdad, it’s checkpoint under fire every evening. Crime remains sky high. Murders since the war could reach 5,000 this year. Basic services such as electricity and water have not been restored in significant regions of their country, in part because of constant sabotage.
3 America will never convert to Islam. We are too intelligent for that illiterate, backward cult that disrespects human life and preaches murder.
3

(Faithless) Energy is eternal; nothing created it. That’s where we’re from. There is nothing else. All the rest is just stuff most of mankind needs to imagine in order to have hope.

Tuesday
September 2
2003
For the non-faith writer who says creation began through evolution, who or what started the chain of evolution? Evolution has not evolved from empty matter. Where did it all begin? A single cell cannot manifest itself. So, who created the cell? Energy (as in death) does not dissipate, it changes form.
2 to the person who wants me to shut up about the pool's. well first let me tell you that i am NOT Larry. second does any one make a dime on the low area's here on big pine? third yes I can knit. so as i said before let's get the pools turned over or put a drain in them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! p.s. the next time you get bit by a mosquito think about it. back at ya.
2 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - "It is much better to be thought a fool - Then to open your mouth and eliminate all doubt"
2 Two wrong's do not make a rite pool boy.
Labor Day
2003
I don’t think terrorism will ever stop because those people will not stop until the world is one big Islamic state.
1
Mr. Hess. Your comments are so very lame that they don't even deserve a response. I don’t think terrorism will ever stop because those people will not stop until the world is one big Islamic state.
1
Where does L. Sullivan get this stuff?  There are no plans for building, bussing or opening up the Charter School enrollment for grades K through 8.  He probably gets his jollies hollering FIRE in a crowded, dark theater.  What are the benefits of having this so-called "civic" association on Big Pine?  Is membership open to anyone on Big Pine or only to those who blindly follow the "Big Pine according to Sullivan doctrine"?

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