Wednesday
June 30
2004 |
I know a person who is fat and ugly and not too
smart, but he gambles all his money away. When I confronted him
about always being broke (he has a very good job) he admitted that
when in a casino He’s the man. He says it’s the only time in
his life that he feels important and admired. Sad. |
| 30 |
The work mule is giving methodical thought to
the wind as he meanders down this narrow path called life, taking his
time as no one can force him to hurry. As he ambles taking in the day
he calls his own he contemplates the contents of his next bellowing.
Not to stumble and fall down the face of the adjacent cliff into the
abyss below. |
| 30 |
Someone out there must have an old picture
of this area or the people and events. that picture yesterday of Roy
boy was good. |
Tuesday
June 29
2004 |
Why would you call the person a "nut" because she wants to
socialize her doggie? Dog are pack animals! Did you know that
dogs get hip dysphasia and arthritis which causes great pain and
suffering and dog yoga, acupuncture and even water aerobics helps
the pain? Your dog is probably an out-to-pasture-yard-dog, never
walked and is probably afraid of a squeaky toy. I bet you'll shoot
it when it gets old and sickly. Why would you even have a dog?
Just go get another alcoholic beverage, pop another downer and
continue to neglect your teeth and physical health. Have another
cigarette! Big Pine is NOT dog-friendly at all, even the pet
(bird) store, the cheap video rental store & Bealls won't allow
dogs. But the colorful ice cream store will allow you to bring in
doggie who can watch you enjoy a yummy hot fudge sundae.
|
| 29 |
 RE: WORK MULE:
No, we do not have to end our conversation, but just remember "Be
careful what you wish for!" The most important point that your mule
brain can't seem to comprehend is that Women marched for their
rights as individuals and in the long run their success was and is
of benefit to you men! You were liberated as well, but unfortunately
that is a point that is not discussed in the barnyard! As far as
allowing you to gently nudge my bare BRALESS BREASTS, you would have
to prove that it would be beneficial to me as well; or no go,
Charlie Brown. I do not need you or any man to support my needs now
or in the future! You did make one good point in your retort:
shipping you off to the glue factor might be the answer depending on
how much the price is per pound for Mule Meat!
|
| 29 |
To the person who wants to dog-socialize, the
only place is Picnic Island and I shall e-mail you with the few dog
Beaches which are usually empty because most of the dogs down here are
just yard dogs and not companion animals or part of the family.
There's also the Historic Seaport District in Key West where dogs
gets about hundred pets on the head from visitors who miss their
doggies back home. |
| 29 |
The
real Roy Boy at the first (and last)
Founders' Day parade on Key Deer blvd 1990. I think he was driving a
Studebaker that kept on conching out. |
| 29 |
AHHHH, such pleasant confusion. Which coffee shop? Porcelan bowls or
poop on the road? Bra or no bra? God (which one?) or KKK. Roy Boy or
Red sox? It just boggles my tired old mind. Try this-- Royal
Newman (aka red sox aka
"oh, my goodness" ) owned the Property at No Name Pub for many
years, but did not operate it. He also owned Halcyon Trailer park,
and built the Sandbar. He passed away some years ago and, rumor
says, is missed by very few. In 1986 ROY BOY (the real one) and some
wonderful people I am fortunate to call friends took over operation
(1 yr lease) of NO NAME PUB, and made it "A nice place, if you can
find it." After 4 years of hard work greatly increased business and
reputation, I was evicted. Replaced by a new "Manager of the Month"
program. Royal thought he could run it and nobody would notice my
friends and I were gone. WRONG!
As to the MAGNIFICENT TOBIAS McGREGOR
CATCH HIM AT THE HOGFISH on Stock Island at Safe Harbor Marina
(where his art Studio is) on Thursday Evenings. his unique talent
can also be enjoyed Friday at dinner at BLUE HEAVEN DOWNTOWN K.W.
These things I know to be true as I AM the real ROY BOY, CURRENTLY
LIVING IN AZ. for health reasons; and can't wait to return to my
favorite place and people, THE BIG ISLAND. Love to ya'll.
|
| 29 |
ONCE AND FOR ALL: Roy Boy is the
one with the rough voice, and does commercials for Sloppy Joes,
Royal is the one who wore Red socks and was standing by a fire
when a can of hair spray blew up and hit him in the nuts. Does Beckey
still have a nice butt? Does anyone out there know? |
| 29 |
Yes, Roy Boy and Royal were two
separate people. I do not believe Roy Boy actually owned the Pub, he
just managed it until the rift between him and Royal. Roy Boy is tall
and slender, or was when I knew him. Royal was White haired, shorter
and more filled out. Hope this helps |
Monday
June 28
2004 |
I'm with the person who
said they are tired of the restaurant bashing. Why do you guys
keep doing this? Have you ever stopped to think that those poor people
at both the Cracked Egg and the Coffee Shop work really hard to try to
give us locals a good place to eat. Like he/she said, everyone has
their favorites. Who really cares. An opinion is like a hemorrhoid.
Every ass has one. Instead of bashing, why don't we decide to be
grateful that both places are trying to do the best they can. Let it
go guys. |
| 28 |
I'm tired of your restaurant
bashing we all have our favorite place here. I like both Cracked
Egg and the Big Pine Coffee Shop. Please quit with the
negatives. Try to realize that you aren't the only opinion that
matters. I enjoy BOTH places just as many others
do.
|
| 28 |
The restaurant bashing is stupid. A thoughtful
critique of food and service is helpful to us all. Vicious bashing
does no good to anyone except the vicious. |
| 28 |
A local teen died on Monday June 21. His name was
Kyle. His death was another tragic event for our local kids
and of course his family. Every young person should know that they
are not invincible. Please pray for his family. They will never be
the same.
|
| 28 |
I love Toby McGregor's music. Is he playing somewhere
locally? I don't do the Key West "Duval Crawl" so I am a bit
isolated, but I would drive in to hear him play without hesitation.
I I would appreciate any info.
|
| 28 |
PORCELAIN Bowls: We humans are
the only animal on the planet that use a porcelain bowl, when we poop.
I think you should just leave the dog poop on the side of the road
where it belongs so the flys can eat to. I noticed whenever I go to
cook a hamburger on the grill the flys show up as well, its just
natural, so get into it. Quit sweating the details. Just step around
it while exhaleing. These are the FLORIDA KEYS not a sanitary plastic
bubble. |
| 28 |
Poop. Leave it in the road. If it's on the
grass I'll step in it! |
| 28 |
There is some confusion re: Roy boy. The Roy boy and Royal
are not the same. Royal, also
owned the No Name Pub (and the Sand Bar) He wore red socks was born
in NYC.
He passes away about 6 or 7 yrs. ago. Can anyone else out there
confirm this info?
|
| 28 |
RE TRASH along the side of the
road. My theory, at least for beer cans and bottles, is getting pulled
over by the cops. Oh, and there you are with your car full of beer
cans or not! It's the toss-and-go-when-your-finished policy. Why give
the dirty pennys an excuse to give you a breath test? Just show them
your aqua fresh smile. |
| 28 |
There was a feature about these dog-nuts having
yoga classes with their dogs. “To spend some quality time with our
pets.” They’re stretching and going thru all the positions together.
How cute. Maybe the lady who wants her new pup to socialize should go
to that other nut’s yoga class. |
Sunday
June 27
2004 |
I'm just wondering if there are any PEOPLE with Dogs
that are interested in social events. See, I just purchased a new
pup and I'm looking to socialize him, THERE IS NOTHING for dogs to
do down here.
I was thinking maybe we could all get together and do
group walks. "Doggie parties."Please email me at
ootygerlillyoo@myownemail.com just to let me know if
you're interested. Maybe we'll get enough people together and get
something going!
|
| 27 |
Fund raiser for Frannie . Frannie is a local
Keys resident that has gotten ill and needs our help. Food, Fun and
music. Looe Key Tiki Bar. Sun June 27 @ 3:00 till? Donations or a dish
will be gladly appreciated. See y'all there! |
| 27 |
RE: WORK MULE. Must we end our delightful little
conversation, just now? I don't beleive I have quite finished braying
yet. I'd just like to know one more thing. Would you, being the
LIBERATED model of womanhood; and after having used me all up when my
working days were over; turn me out to pasture under the shade of a
willow tree? Feeding me a handful of oats and giving me a gentle pat
on the head saying "There, there now, you old mule" And allowing me to
gently nudge your bare BRALESS breasts. At the end of my hard working
life as a stupid, lowly, ignorant, good for working only to provide
for you and your needs would you ship me off to the glue factory for
one last spurt of financial support? |
| 27 |
The Real Roy-Boy. The one and only original
voice of Sloppy Joe's. They are saying is not the same one in Arizona.
Well you're wrong. It is him. Still that same RoyBoy we all know and
love. The once owner of the No Named Pub. Proud friend of Toby
McGergor and Mary Spear, foggy vocals and all. I am sure because I
talk to him often and have known him since the 60's when he slept on
the floor in my room at McGuire AFB in NJ. We've stayed close ever
since. Gonna' be in Key West in November of '04 and hope to have him
with me.
Bill Tuthill
vetshope@yahoo.com |
| 27 |
I have something to say. Thanks to those early
morning walkers, bag in hand, picking up the litter along our streets.
I see them, bag in hand, picking up trash tossed out of car windows,
some trash with Mickey D or Burger King logos and the beer and soda
cans as well. If those "litterbugs" were "human beings" they would
think and dispose of their trash in a litter can available at any
convenience store and also W/D parking lot. Or how about their garbage
can. Can you imagine how much trash would be lying around and making
quite an eye-sore if these locals would not clean up after these
disposable people cluttering our beautiful paradise; and leaving it
without even thinking about the mess they left behind? And to those
people who "run their dogs" for their morning and evening duty to be
done; please let your dog dump in the grass and not huge plops in the
street. There are piles of plop-plops on Hibiscus that stink and draws
the flies. The rains will eventually come, but now is Fly Season, and
some of those flies should follow those "Plop Droppers" home to their
front door and bug them. |
| 27 |
Give it a rest about pitting the Cracked Egg and
the Big Pine Coffee Shop against each other. They're both good
and both reasonably priced. |
| 27 |
I'm tired of your restaurant bashing we all have our
favorite place here. I like both Cracked Egg and the Big
Pine Coffee Shop.
|
| 27 |
I'll also bet that the glowing praise yesterday for the BIG PINE
COFFEE SHOP was written by the owners too. Who the heck cares
what the place looks like. The food stinks and that's why I go to
the CRACKED EGG. Good, fast, food. Work on your food COFFEE
SHOP not your appearance.
|
Saturday
June 26
2004 |
I’ll bet that that glowing praise
for the BP Coffee Shop in yesterday’s column was written by the
owner as many of the glowing reports printed here seem to be. |
| 26 |
Little Palms Brunch:
The Sunday brunch and the atmosphere are the only things going for the
resort. Otherwise the portions for the dinner menu are so tiny to be
embarrassing and they’re served on giant plates that make the portions
look even smaller. |
| 26 |
They say that 150 million hot dogs will be
consumed this 4th of July in America. I wonder if this counts the hot
dogs in the lower keys where we celebrate the 4th on July 3d? |
| 26 |
Now they've gone and done it! They got the wimmen all
riled up on B.P.K. This could get very ugly. Could be a lot of guys
sleeping on couches; or worse yet, get the wimmen turnin' gay--ouch!
Double ouch! Keep your fingers crossed that it'll settle down soon.
Please! |
| 26 |
DIVIDE AND CONQUER? Well I shall be attending
the movie Fahrenheit 9/11. Can anyone out there explain to me
what is the definition of divide and conquer as in warfare?
Looks as though it will be a Bush slamming, or perhaps there is a
larger overall picture. Hmmm, oh dear, the power to wonder. A nasty
thing indeed. Perhaps it is sophomoric of me to ask, but you see, I
really have no formal education, as it were, although I am capable of
thought on my own, without government intervention. |
| 26 |
RE: WORK MULE. Mules are the lowest form of
work animal so at least you are intelligent enough to recognize your
place in life. Face reality. The days of male domination are over.
Too bad I can't say the same for their pompous arrogance! End of
discussion. I rest my case. Have a great day and don't forget to He
Haw! You do it so well!
|
| 26 |
As I was taking a walk thru Eden pines on Thursday
June 24th. Iwas waking down Palm Avenue and noticed a very bad
smell. I was looking around for maybe a dead animal when all of a
sudden I looked up and there was a bag hanging in a tree with what
appeared to be a dead animal. I only hope it wasn't that;
because I hope we don’t have a little sick-o in Eden Pines
torturing animals. Did any one else see this? The next day it was
gone.
|
| 26 |
To the Piner with the neighbor that kills iguanas: Give
him a recipe. If it's the iguanas he's dumping in the canal--also a
medal!
|
| 26 |
Killing iguanas
is all right because they eat all the flowers, but dumping in the
canal is a crime! |
| 26 |
re: Poncho. He was making so much money at WD
they could no longer afford him. They
offered him a deal he could not refuse. So he took
his golden umbrella down Mexico way.
|
Friday
June 25
2004 |
I have been
watching your banter about restaurants and cannot resist the
following comments. First of all have you all lost your minds? How
could you even begin to compare the Cracked Egg to the Big
Pine Restaurant? I realize we live on an island but you people
must be living under a rock. Have you not noticed the positive changes
at the Big Pine Restaurant in the past 3 years? The new owners have
fixed the place up beautifully. The food, service and cleanliness is
always great. The staff is friendly and very attentive. I go there
often for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and I have never had a bad
meal. To those of you who have not been there recently, I suggest you
give the place a try. I can tell you one thing for sure, you won't
be disappointed. Many Thanks to the owners for giving the locals of
Big Pine a great place to eat. |
| 25 |
(Mystery Message?) Eric is in China. They will be open
July 1st. |
| 25 |
I just wanted to say that I am the one who started
the "Steve Miller" controversy. It was meant as a
non-malicious joke and I truly think that Steve is a
wonderful guy and I hope perhaps we stirred up a few dates for this
hard working father! Maybe we should have a drink if you can ever
find the time! You rock Steve and by the way I haven't seen you for
your haircut yet!
|
| 25 |
Oh Yeah!!! Keep the thousands of visitors coming to
congest our already dangerous road and leave trash and human
excrement all over. Oh yeah! Keep 'em com'n. You fools!
|
| 25 |
DONDE ESTA?? Does anyone out there know what happened
to my good buddy PANCHO that used to work at Winn Dixie?
Amazing watching him climb the corporate ladder. Perhaps he has been
relocated to corporate headquarters and is making $40,000 a year--plus
'Atta boy Pancho and a hearty pat on the back. |
| 25 |
Bpk.com
has gotten so interesting, I even like some of the Whiners! It sure
is better than reading the Mullet Wrapper. Nice to keep in touch
with my favorite place in the world from so far away. Keep up the
good work you'll do just fine.
(By the way, McClainiac
needs a new keyboard, his spacebar puked. Anybody out there that can
help him?)
|
| 25 |
RE: SCREW women's lib. I trust you give your
hard working man a good back rub now and then and take a nice pony
ride too. And I hope he treats you like the queen you sound like you
are. That means a lot of respect and love. That's nice to hear there
is one, such as yourself, out there. |
| 25 |
 Re:
Women's Lib Where
is it written that women have to cook, have to clean, have to do the
laundry and have to be the nurturer of their man's every need? The
word is CHOICE.
Today we have a CHOICE because of women like myself who stood up for
women like you so you may have that right. I hope I didn't burn my
bra for nothing!
|
| 25 |
1. Does anybody know a Gym close by which sells day
passes? My next visitor needs a Stairmaster every other day.
2. He will be taking me out to dinner on Little Palm Island
unless you guys tell me otherwise. The $115 brunch for two was
awful & there was no chef in a big white hat cooking omelet's!
Please tell me they can do a nice dinner & not gouge my handsome
visitor too bad.
|
| 25 |
FATHERS DAY: Oh, me lucky charms! I glanced down
at me feet and, low and behold, my shoes are on backwards. I trust its
o.k. with you dear enchantress that I still send money so you can go
on weekend trollops and continue to pay all the bills etc. Just as
long as you have your equal rights. Your loving WORK MULE! heeeeeeeey,
haaaaaaaaaw! heeeeeeeeee, haaaaaaaaw! |
| 25 |
As an out of towner I find it
obnoxiously rude of your correspondent to blame us oots for any
rudeness suffered by local yokels when eating at their favourite
(or otherwise) place of refreshment. I think this person is very
rude and without manners. A gentleperson would totally ignore any
gratuitous rudeness and behave as we English do. Forgive them for
they do not know any better, if this remedy fails, you can always
smack them in the mouth.
|
| 25 |
Any advice for a Piner that has a neighbor that dumps
in the canal & kills iguanas? |
| 25 |
"Spend the effort on humans in need"?
When was the last time you spent the effort on humans in need? Give
me a break! Tell me how much you pay to help humans in need or tell
me how many hours you volunteer to help humans in need. Then I may
listen to you. |
| 25 |
Thank you Roberto! That was the best watermelon
I ever had! Piners appreciate that you are here all through the
summer with the best produce and a wonderful smile! |
Thursday
June 24
2004 |
(Ed: Happy Days! Bigpinekey.com had more
than 5,500 visitors in June who were interested in our small group of
islands. That's up from 4,000 the month before. You all are helping.
Thank you.) |
| 24 |
Re: Father's Day. Respect is
something that is to be earned! And as the old saying goes, if
the shoe fits wear it! The days of male domination are over once and
for all.......so, get with the program.
|
| 24 |
HOME FOR CATS: call Eric at 872-8861. I think he
is looking for a cat or two; or stop by and ask him. He is at China
Garden up in the Big Pine Key shopping plaza. By the way, aren't
things looking wonderful up there as of late? |
| 24 |
Screw women's lib. I like my man to be more than a
mere male! Here's to females being nurturers and males being
protectors and providers! I'm a young woman and I'm proud and
grateful to take loving care of my husband and home. |
| 24 |
Please find room in your hearts to
put all those unwanted cats and kittens in a bag with a brick
and dump it overboard. End of problem. Spend the effort on humans in
need. |
Wednesday
June 23
2004 |
Please find room
in your home & heart for one or two of the many cats & kittens
at our local animal shelter. Please call 872-3412 for more
information. |
| 23 |
FATHERS DAY: I'll tell ya' why there was no
mention of fathers day on the postings--lack of RESPECT that's why.
Men have been reduced to mere males. The main difference between the
sexes now is a penis or vagina. Nothin' more. In most cases that is
not all, mind you. |
| 23 |
Joannie
is up in heaven floating on one of those clouds having Mimosas or a
Bloody Mary; and having as good a time as she did here with a lot of
her friends. Those were defiantly the good old days! |
| 23 |
As an IDIOT I was reading in the Key West Alarmist,
oops, I mean Citizen. They are barking that they are going to
start towing the little boats anchored out in the seaplane basin in
which people live. On one hand you complain and whine about housing
shortages. One viable solution is living aboard your floating casa.
Hmmmmm, so should they carry out their threat? Where do you suppose
they will put them? Might I suggest New Found Harbor? And I'm an
Idiot! You know ya' really gott'a love this place. It's an outdoor
insane asylum, and I'm thinking asylum should be spelled with two S's.
What a freak show. |
| 23 |
Hey, if you do not like our restaurants here--cook
at home.
We locals like and support them all. My favorite meal
in a restaurant is when I am surrounded by locals, so summertime is
great because there are very few rude out-of-towners in our way.
|
| 23 |
Comcast SUCKS! The cable is out the 3rd time
this week!
|
| 23 |
Yep, Comcast
was out again last night, but did you
know that if there is an outage that if you call Comcast that they
will give you credit fot that day off your bill? |
Tuesday
June 22
2004 |
I sure
am glad I can cook my own breakfast and not have to fret all day about
some imaginary conspiracy between wait staff at TWO
different coffee shops. You
people should have been here when Sweet Joannie
ran Mr. Jims
(before it was Island Jims) and the sign on the door said CLOSED all
the time, but really meant open 6 to 9 --NOT 9:02 AM; and inside said
FREE LUNCH and NOBODY ever ran out of coffee or anything! Bless you
Joannie wherever you are. It was THE ONLY place worthy of being
called a coffee shop or a breakfast joint. I guess that was before so
many of you Whiners even lived here. Too bad things don't always
change for the better. |
| 22 |
Happy Belated Fathers' Day! Happy now? |
| 22 |
Happy Belated Fathers' Day to all you dads out there. |
| 22 |
 STINKEYVILLE
ARMPIT: Goodness gracious, I had to focus my blurry eyes a couple
of times. At first glance of photo I was beginning to become sexually
aroused, oh and then the cruel reality, oh well, to answer your
question about odors and deodorant maybe being the culprits for cancer
I have the following to say: If you listened to everything everyone
had to say about cancer you would eat and drink nothing on this
planet, nor would you breath in the air. Who was it that said "Eat
drink and be merry for tomorrow we shall die"? So cheers! I believe I
shall go guzzle some gin, eat a juicy steak, and try and convince my
girlfriend to engage in mutual sexual release. |
| 22 |
I'm very happy that the Support our
Troops booth will be set up
again this year at the July 3d celebration. We do need to support our
troops 100%. |
| 22 |
Hey Big Pine! Keys Shipping &
Business Center has moved to the Winn Dixie Shopping Plaza. We
are next to the Pawn Shop where the old gym used to be.
Phone and fax numbers are the same. Come by and see us!
|
| 22 |
I don't think they rush you in and out like cattle at the Cracked
Egg cafe. I call it quality wait staff and probably the best
breakfast cooks I've ever seen. That guy is quick. The BP
Coffee Shop probably makes you wait 10 minutes for a cup of
coffee because all of their wait staff is the cracked eggs rejects
that couldn't cut the mustard (no pun intended) Cracked Egg
rocks for breakfast ,the BP Coffee Shop should stick to
dinners.
|
| 22 |
Cables out again. COMCAST SUCKS! |
Monday
June 21
2004 |
I'm more than a little disappointed that among all
the crap in today's(6/20) "KUDOS" THAT NOBODY SAID
HAPPY FATHERS DAY! WHAT'S
UP WITH THAT?
|
| 21 |
St. Francis Episcopal
Church is building a new 2500 sq ft hall and the Lord of the Seas
Lutheran’s are building a whole new church and tearing down the old
dome. It’s a busy time for churches on Key Deer Blvd. Congratulations
to both. |
| 21 |
I didn't have any "agenda". All I wanted was my
breakfast and I think 10 minutes without anyone asking if I
wanted a cup of coffee was too long. |
| 21 |
The last time we went to the BIG PINE COFFEE SHOP
we were rushed out and constantly stared at by female owner. We
will not go back.
|
| 21 |
It’s a miracle! I just
paid $1.35 for a 2 page fax to Key West at the internet café
(where US1 radio is). That’s cheap for around here. The place opened
up at the end of October last year. Well done you guys – we needed
you here. |
Father's Day
June 20
2004 |
 Hey,
to the person who said boycott the 4th of July Festival, you are
wrong. I would prefer if it was on Sunday. Since it is on Saturday I
will set up there and celebrate. Last year many helped with my
Support the troops booth. This year I will be there to have
free flags and stickers to support our troops and be happy that we
are in the USA. Never forget FREEDOM IS NOT FREE.
|
| 20 |
To everyone that is unhappy with The July 3rd
celebration. Look we are dealing with the Rotary. Your lucky
they are celebrating it in July. Just lucky they aren't pitching up
scotch bottles and shooting at them. I know the Rotarians are a
wonderful bunch of folks. Happy 3rd. of July. Damn Them...
|
| 20 |
Who decided to celebrate
the 4th of July on the 3d? Was it more convenient for them and
not us? |
| 20 |
Rotary Club
take note. We want the 4th of July celebrated on the 4th! |
| 20 |
Cracked Egg will
never be as good as the BP Coffee Shop in my humble opinion.
If you enjoy hearing bitching & griping all the time then Cracked Egg
may be your ideal spot. You get a meal you are encouraged to gulp
down so you can get the hell out to make room for the next captive
victim. Hearing what crap the "girls" have had to put up with from
Helen and hear who got the drunkest the night before doesn't do much
for my appetite. But.....if a relaxed meal served by a refreshing
efficient wait staff (especially love that Kelly) is more to your
liking then I dare you to go yourself and compare the two. I'd be
willing to wager the Coffee Shop will win hands down. Hell Yeah! |
| 20 |
The person who says they
couldn't get waited on at BP Dinner (Coffee Shop) must have an
agenda as the food and service at BPD have been great. The owner does
everything to make things enjoyable. Cracked Egg is also very
good. We are lucky to have them both. |
Saturday
June 19
2004 |
Are there any Big Piners
from the class of '84 going to 20yr reunion interested in
sharing a limo transport to sat nite gala? We have 4 people for an 8
person limo, email
bkoltunak@juno.com |
| 19 |
Once again, for all non-readers and
non-Americans--Independence Day is, and always has been on July 4
not July 3d! Why is this so hard for some people to understand?
GOD (who ever yours
is) BLESS AMERICA AND ALL AMERICANS.
|
| 19 |
Boycott the 3d of
July Fireworks. Don't look up! |
| 19 |
Re: Stinky Armpits:
We live on actual real little islands here. Seagrass and it's
occasional smell is just the nature of things. It comes in, it goes
out, it's a natural occurrence that any average intelligent person
would know before buying property in the Keys. There are condo's being
built right next to the dump on Stock Island. I guarantee you those
places are selling like hotcakes and I'll bet you that there are
doctors and lawyers that live in some of them. I'll bet you if they
build them right on top of that dump they would sell for the highest
price of all cause the views would be panoramic and magnificent up
there. Do you think that people who live in rural farm areas up north
don't understand first they may get an occasional whiff of manure or
some other farm smell. Do you think that causes cancer as well? By the
way a cure for your armpit stink problem is simple deodorant. But you
know what it's possible, deodorant causes cancer too. Watch out for
those land crabs. I'll bet they create quite a stink when they die.
You wouldn't want one to crawl under you house and end its days there. |
| 19 |
Big Pine Coffee Shop has the BEST pattymelts /
cheeseburgers / angus beef in The Keys and the service has always
been very attentive. Great home-made breakfast too! Ruth's
Chris $ Steak House seems to turn their tables as quickly as
possible, where BP Coffee Shop doesn't rush you out the door &
that's why I try to over-tip the efficient waitresses who have yet
to ignore this hyper-critical epicurean.
|
| 19 |
I was so glad to see
praise for Steve Miller--a few months ago I teased him
because people were ragging on him--he does not deserve it--he is a
sweet guy, and I love hearing all of the women swoon over him--if I
were single, he would be first on my list. It is obvious that he is
a good father with his children first on his mind, and I hope that
he finds a wonderful woman.
|
| 19 |
It's time to let all this talk about STEVE MILLER go. He is a
wonderful man and father. Any girl would be lucky to be with him. And
I must say...... he is a GREAT KISSER! |
Friday
June 18
2004 |
Advice to the Big Pine Office Supply: No one knows you are
now at WD Shopping Plaza.
Good luck.
|
| 18 |
STINKEYVILLE: Real estate agent please notice I
used the words "not likely" in respect to disclosure regarding seaweed
and associated stink, thus allowing room for a shadow of doubt. Bravo;
and my hat's off to you for your voiced integrity. As for my lack of
tact, perhaps, however my concern was for new potential buyers more so
then existing owners. I wonder if a poll were cast how many of them
knew about the potential stink prior to there purchase. I think
it would be interesting, as well, to have a study on health hazards
that may be associated with the continual inhaling, like it or not, of
the stench. Cancer, lung disease etc. Thank you for your response. NO
POKEY FUN! It can stink anywhere sometimes. Presently my armpits. |
| 18 |
Realtors: I've had nothing but good experiences dealing with
realtors in this area. The two I've dealt with were professional and
caring. Now if only someone could find me a $150,000 house on the
water... |
| 18 |
Some things never change. After quite a long time we tried the BP
Coffee Shop for breakfast again. When 10 minutes went by without
a cup of coffee we left and went to the Cracked Egg and had our
breakfast in front of us in under 10 minutes. |
| 18 |
I think the
rotary really messed up this time. July 4th is July 4th no
matter what day it falls on. Sorry to say I knew July 4th was on a
Sun. and I am not scheduled to work but I do work on Sat. July 3rd so
I wont be there! |
| 18 |
While we're moving traditional holidays, let's move
Thanksgiving to Monday so we'll have a three day weekend. |
Thursday
June 17
2004 |
The people who scheduled the 4th of
July fireworks on the 3d of July are probably the same people who
always want to fill in water features on any new parks they want to
build. |
| 17 |
Happy July 3d to everyone! |
| 17 |
RE: Stinkeyville long winded
tome.
I am a Real Estate Agent, and I DO
inform Buyers of the smelly side of the island, as well as the
navigational hazards associated with the floating frothing mess.
However, to make fun of someone living on that side of the island
shows your lack of tact. Some people may not have a choice. I think
we should embrace those folks who are willing to put up with the
occasional stench. They do it because they LOVE IT here. They do it
because they WANT TO BE HERE! Not because they are ignorant saps as
you may think.
|
| 17 |
Defense secretary Rumsfield’s 12-25 pound head
should roll. He knew about the torture, he permitted the torture and
he’s the head of the military prisons. |
| 17 |
Yesterday at Winn-Dixie I found some strawberries with
no mold on them. Just Kidding! Had you going there for a
minute, didn't I? Winn-Dixie: "Where the Meat is greener than the
vegetables"
|
Wednesday
June 16
2004 |
deXer is our invisible crossing
guard who helps all the little deer across the highway and fails to
help our locals on bikes who keep getting hit.
|
| 16 |
BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZT. The adult human head weighs approx. 5.0
kg or 11 lb.
Care to play again.
|
| 16 |
Who else thinks
having the Forth of July fireworks on the 3rd of July is not
right? It is a national holiday. Who are we to change a national
holiday? Let me know who else agrees that a few people on a committee
should not have the right to change this holiday. Maybe we should
celebrate Christmas in September to beat the holiday rush. |
| 16 |
long-winded Tome--Stinkyville-- click here |
Tuesday
June 15
2004 |
I just
wanted to say that kudos & whiners is MUCH better reading than the
Citizen crime report ever thought of being. Besides, you can get both
sides of most of the offerings, Thanx and keep up the fine work. |
| 15 |
Tell me, please, who is dexer.
Some poor misguided mutant key deer maybe? Makes one go Hmmmnnn.
|
| 15 |
A human head weighs 25 pounds and a gallon of water waighs 9 pounds.
What does it all mean? |
Monday
June 14
2004 |
In Sundays paper, June 13, in keys life section, Rod
O'Neal has an article called "too hot to dance". In it he says while
you drive through Big Pine you could smell a putrid stench. I
say to him maybe you should check your shorts. Maybe you sharted in
them, butthole.
|
| 14 |
Reading Katharine Vaccaro's The lighter side she mentioned a
community meeting in Eden Pines. Re: the water quality in our
canals. If this was a community meeting, why was it not posted or
notice put out so all in Eden Pines would be aware of the meeting?
|
| 14 |
Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker? |
| 14 |
For the latest long-winded Tome-- click here |
Sunday
June 13
2004 |
Does anyone have any pictures of the "good ol' days" on BP? I
sure would like to see some pictures after reading some of the recent
postings. |
| 13 |
A Sunday thought: If it'd true that we're here to help others,
then what exactly are the others here for? |
| 13 |
The great new ocean liner QE2 gets mileage of about 50 feet per
gallon. I don't feel so bad about driving my SUV anymore.
(Marathon Shores has the lowest gas prices from KW on up.) |
Saturday
June 12
2004 |
Why would you allow misogynistic KKK bitter people to post
horribly-mean things here? That's not the point of this message
board & I request the Editor to please monitor some of these
weirdo's who write toxic-spew on this lovely down-home forum for Big
Piners. Luckily, those types are few & far between & maybe he's
writing from prison.
(Ed: We learn from others. It's good to see how the other half
think and it's good to shake things up once and awhile. You should
read the crap we don't print. It would make you sick.)
|
| 12 |
Dear Editor, Why don't you make
another feature to go along with the "Long Winded Tome" feature and
call it the "We Love Steve Miller Column"?
Enough already! |
| 12 |
I came from the
beaches in So. Calif. some 25 years ago for a vacation, lasted 25
years and only left recently for health reasons. I discovered soon
after arrival there were two kinds of women on Big Pine,
those already taken and those nobody wanted!
Whenever a couple split up it was like blood in shark filled waters!
There were of course, a few quality exceptions among the ladies, not
much different with the guys. From the look of things, it hasn't much
changed over the years. I had the pleasure of meeting many of the
quality people of both genders, and Steve Miller
is one of the Good Guys. I won't mention names of the quality Ladies
for their own protection from the sharks. The good guys are well known
for the things they do. I had more true friends on the Big Island than
any place I've been. Unfortunately , even Paradise has its really bad
people--watch out for them! |
| 12 |
I know Steve Miller
personally, He is my big brother. Yes, he is single and has
three kids and is a super guy. Anyone that would get a date with
him should consider themselves very lucky!
|
| 12 |
Why on earth
are they spending our tax dollars to put turf down alongside US1?
It's almost instantly dead from lack of water and is a ridiculous
waste of money! |
| 12 |
Re Best of Luck Matey: You are too
funny. I know this is going to touch off yet another round of
long-winded tomes, but I'm sure those authors will be more
entertaining than the puffed up, "you're an obvious idiot"
political, religious and environmental tome writers. Now that you
have chummed the waters, let's see who is FISH ON!
|
| 12 |
Steve Estes' column in The Barometer is brilliant
this week. This school board is an abomination. I have two
sisters that serve on their local school boards in N.J. They can't
believe the shit that goes on down here. They are elected to
volunteer positions. They can't believe our gang gets a salary.
Let's get rid of all those school board members up for re-election.
|
Friday
June 11
2004 |
Why do reptiles,
goats and cats have slit-eyed pupils? Are they related somewhere way
back? |
| 11 |
I just had lunch at Parrotdise (former sandbar). Myself and
four other friends; and it was delicious. The waitress was very
attentive. We found it to be very clean, bright and cheerful.
I will certainly recommend it. Next I will try the dinner hour.
|
| 11 |
What happened to Don on us radio 1? |
| 11 |
STEVE MILLER
appears to me to be a hard working, consistent, as the day is long,
decent all around kind of guy, so tell me what in the world would
these resentful , gold digging, drug using, wanting to abuse and to be
abused females of Pig Pine and around these here parts in, low scrubby
mosquito ridden, hot islands, want to have to do with a fellow like
that? AYEEEEE! now take a fellow with a big bag o' dope in one hand,
mean as a snake, and a bottle of whiskey in the other, willing to
backhand a girl, then you'd have your own little flock of crack
smoking, willing to perform various and sundry sexual acts for the
next rock, and so on. So there, what do ya' think o' that? Steve,
don't let 'em trick ya'. Check out my tica.com and get yourself a real
woman. A nice dark haired beauty with a natural tan built in. No
tattoos or other self-inflicted mutilations. Around 23 years of age
smooth, young, lass, loving your children and all. Hang in there
Stevie. You deserve the best. Don't get tricked by some coffee toting,
man hater. Well, at least unless, you trick her first into at one date
and see if you can get some free coochie, that would be a good trick
ey? BEST -O-LUCK MATEY. |
| 11 |
Steve Miller could use a haircut! :-)
|
Thursday
June 10
2004 |
Steve Miller
works at Big Pine Liquors, does Biz Baz on Saturday at US1 Radio, and
is active in the Big Pine Athletic Assoc and Little League, Monroe
County Parks and Recreation Department, and is a great fund raiser for
local causes, as well as emceeing all kind of events. He is also a
single parent with three children. You might ask when he finds time
to sleep, let alone date... |
| 10 |
Does
anyone know if Dr. David Grider
has an E- mail address . sure would like to chat with him on matters
of some importance . DR Troxell
too.
(Ed: Our Business Directory
lists their phone numbers as: Grider 872-3321 and Troxel 872-2366) |
| 10 |
Drop off the
cafe con leche at BP Liquors. I think I know Steve well
enough to know he is not writing the comments. So please whoever you
are, break the ice, and hope it works!
|
| 10 |
Big Pine Key is the last of the way the Keys used to
be. I certainly hope it stays that way and doesn't become condo city
the way the rest of the keys are becoming. Glad to hear Roy Boy
is alive and well and still kickin' out in Arizona. He is missed by
the "Doc" in Marathon.
|
| 10 |
Royboy.Isn't it amazing how
stories change and grow over the years? Miss Lil passed away last year
, just before her yearly trip to her beloved Island. No one could ever
replace that feisty old broad. Sadly, Clyde was stolen in '98 when my
apt in K.W. was burgled. K.W.'s finest couldn't find him or anything
else that was stolen. Just to set the record straight, I'd probably
still be at No Name Pub except for Doggie Doo and Red Sox, but sooner
or later bad Karma does catch up with bad people! Fortunately, good
Karma works for good people too, and there's still lots of the good
around! Long and Happy lives to the real Big Piners. |
| 10 |
RoyBoy from Arizona is not the same
Royal who wore the red socks and owned No Name Pub
and the Sandbar. He passed away sometime ago, I
think before Hurricane George. Also you can find Steve Miller at the
Big Pine Liquor store, (he works there). Also, Sat. am he
does the Biz Baz show. Anyone out there who
needs to raise money for a good cause
can auction Steve off as a date. (of course with his
permission).
|
Wednesday
June 9
2004 |
Thanx to Capt. Conch for directing me to Kudos
- whiners. I'm still new at this computer thing and sometimes
my machine acts weird. Its been awhile since I moved from the Big
Island to the big city of K.W. But the Big Pine area, especially my
early years on Cook Island before all the houses and my years at No
Name Pub were some of the best days of my life. (some of the worst
too) . It's obvious to me that the Big Piners still have the biggest
hearts and sense of community in the known universe: RE the McClain
Benefit. I can't wait till my health allows me to spend some time
at the most near perfect place I've ever parked my flip-flops. By
the way, why doesn't anyone sign their comments? What are you afraid
of? The Real Roy Boy
(Ed: We don't want this page to become a chat room where everyone
uses a pen name instead of their real name anyway; and on an island
this size it's best to remain anonymous! We find it best to refer to
subject matter instead of pen names. We've included Royboy's name
because he's an "oldie but goodie".)
|
| 9 |
Just tuning in. Roy Boy in Arizona? With
grandson, how wonderful. More information on his well being please.
|
| 9 |
ROY BOY, have you got on your sunshine shoes?
Where are ROYAL'S red socks? Didn't you used to caretake for Lil out
on Cooks Island? I'm pretty sure that's you. I saw in some old
pictures from out there. Hey, I did it for 3 years. What a great place
it was. Is the story true about the 40 footer jammed up into the creek
between Cooks and Long Beach? You rascal you. Hey did anyone ever find
Clyde the key deer camel? Weren't you out at the pub around the
same time as Dougie Doo and his triple beams and baggies? Boy, those
were the days. What an era. It's getting more like West Palm Beach
around here every day. Soon there will be a police officer of some
kind for everyone. Just think your very own personal officer. Isn't
that fun? Maybe a good hurricane will straighten things out around
here once again, and put them where they belong. There's always hope,
anyway. |
| 9 |
Re Steve Miller.Well--he is
cute. Being a "national treasure" is pretty impressive. And where
would the single women of BPK drop off a cafe con leche for Steve?
|
| 9 |
Re: Steve Miller # 2 :
I saw you today in your orange shirt. You are
soooo cute! If I were to get a date with you I would
be
verrrry nice! It is so nice to see that you have such
a good following around here! I have also seen you in your chili
pepper shirt and would like you to wear it again.
|
| 9 |
Who is this
Steve Miller guy
that keeps writing all this nice stuff about himself? I didn't know
this was the cyber-get a date page. Can't be the same Steve miller
that used to be on the radio can it? |
| 9 |
I hope I am not here too late. Jerry and
friends should check out
www.healthconnectionradio.com. and listen to Jay and his
knowledge. Please check out the Burzinsky (SP?) link.
There are more alternatives to cancer
therapy than cut, burn and poison.
Cancer is big business, and what THEY
aren't telling you is what you must find out. Good luck and God
bless.
|
Tuesday
June 8
2004 |
There should be a better word than
unfortunate. We killed an Arab journalist and photographer and
termed it “Unfortunate”. |
| 8 |
Can someone clue me in as to who this Steve Miller
is? If there a cute guy on BPK, I would like to know about it!
|
| 8 |
This is Steve Miller |
| 8 |
 Check
out grandson of Royboy by Shannon & Chris. Weather report from
Valley of the Sun. 106° 5% humidity. they say it's just a dry heat,
but don't believe a word of that crap. It's just plain F***ing hot!
Don't forget McClainiac could use all the help he can get to get thru
this shit that's got hold of him. Hugs and kisses to all the Big Pine
girls especially Rebel. |
| 8 |
To the Realroyboy...Its a nice place if you can find it. Yes
they're the same whiners as always plus a whole bunch of new ones to
compliment the old ones. You see they just can't grasp the concept
of the Keys and they're frustrated. Makes me sit back and laugh my
ass off. Party on Roy. --a long time Piner.
|
Monday
June 7
2004 |
It used to be that when I saw a
car swerving on the road I thought he was drunk. Now I think he must
be on his cell phone. |
| 7 |
 Here’s a new one. My tenant cut a
hole in her laundry drain pipe because it was getting clogged. A black
snake crawled in and got stuck; and died half in and half out of the
pipe. I had to cut it out. What an awful task. It gave me the creeps,
cutting and sawing. I hate anything to do with snakes. |
| 7 |
Real Roy Boy.
Is that the voice of Sloppy Joe's? And the former owner of No Name
Pub? What ever is he doing in Arizona? |
| 7 |
Re:
flummoxed I am confused as to why you would have such an ignorant
and ineffectual response to that persons question about getting to Key
West from Big Pine by boat. It's obvious you aren't a man but must be
a pig. |
Sunday
June 6
2004 |
Is this just a rumor or does kudos
and whiners really have the hot skinny on what's happening on the
Big Island? Maybe the desert heat here in The Valley of the Sun
(Arizona) has gotten to my brain or fried this new machine. (that
I'm still trying to figure out?) McClainiac told me you had the only
real news from B P, but my e-mails keep getting kicked back! Will
somebody please tell me what's going on? Are the whiners still the
same people? I'll be E-ing you. THEREALROYBOY
|
| 6 |
Thank you for the 411 on boating. This single
mom has charts, GPS & a bunch of expensive books on boating, but
there’s nothing compared to experience. Even men who are novice
boaters are intimidated by all of the details. Many wives are
blissfully clueless as they watch their husbands dock and trailer the
vessel. I cannot believe that motorcycle licenses are required, but
dummies like myself can drive and trailer a boat of any size without
one! I’m taking the 21 footer down to Key West on the Atlantic & I
will be "flummoxed" if I live through this. Anyone up for a caravan
sometime? Bring your doggie. Ahoy! |
| 6 |
Howdy Big Piners, I was fortunate to be among that wonderful crowd
at Coconuts for the Jerry McClain benefit on May 23 and was
mightily impressed with all the good karma flowing about. I came the
length of the state to attend and don't imagine that set any records
since good folks from far and wide seemed to be there for Jerry.
Congratulations to all the sponsors and participants that came
together in a terrific show of community for one of their own. |
| 6 |
What, NO yard sales this weekend?
(Ed: The four yard sales were published at 7:09am Saturday. Tip:
Please clear your browser's (Internet Explorer) cache periodically
for the updated versions of all web sites.)
|
Saturday
June 5
2004 |
Steve Miller is a national treasure. If you get a date
with him be nice. |
| 5 |
Want
to break the ice with Steve? Bring him a Cafe con leche from
Aromas. He will love it. |
| 5 |
 Big
Pine to Key West by Boat ?
Some online resources:
Florida Keys email list from Sailnet :
Cruising Key West
Cruising the Keys
Boating Classes:
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Visitor
Information:
|
| 5 |
What fool
doesn’t know you can drive from Big Pine to KW on the Atlantic? I’m to
flummoxed to respond without insulting her (It must be a her). The
Atlantic ocean goes all the way to Europe. |
| 5 |
The answer for the person asking if they
can DRIVE their boat from Big Pine to Key West without going into
the back country is simple. Leave it attached to your car. Drive 30
miles south on Highway 1 and you will be in Key West. Buy a chart.
It does help if you can read it.
|
| 5 |
Does anyone know what the rock pile on
US1 across from Dion's (Summerland) is for?
|
| 5 |
I don't know about
Sugarloaf, but the Charter school is wonderful--small classes,
dedicated teachers, a great sense of family.
|
| 5 |
Has anyone but me noticed a Monroe
County fire vehicle towing one of those go fast boats around Big
Pine? Where's the fire, picnic island?
|
| 5 |
We have another tackle shop in town. I wish them luck! |
Friday
June 4
2004 |
Can one drive their boat from Big Pine to Key West
via the Atlantic or is it necessary to go in to the scary Back
Country? Would love to hear from some Captains who have taken
such a journey.
|
| 4 |
I know Steve Miller and he is indeed single. He's a great guy
and has a
wonderful sense of humor. If you get a date with him your a lucky
one.
|
| 4 |
Is it true there was a school bus accident on
Big Pine involving elementary students from Sugarloaf several years
back? Any comments on the Charter School vs Sugarloaf? We are
trying to decide what to do.
|
| 4 |
Now that the Steroid
scandal has overtaken sports, I don’t think we’ll be seeing too many
more 40 homerun power hitters. What a dark day for sports. |
Thursday
June 3
2004 |
Hey everyone! Check out this website
www.realclearpolitics.com
Also check out an article by Larry Abraham titled "The Clash of
Civilizations and The Caliphate" (very interesting article about the
Third Jihad). Use Google to search for article.
|
| 3 |
From another Englishman. Reference my
countryman who is leaving America, please do not take offence, or at
least not too much.
Everyone has a point of view and most people fail to
recognize their own shortcomings. (me too) But I am trying, or at
least I have been told quite often that I am very trying.
Personally I do not believe this, I have heard
myself described as perfect, just yesterday an acquaintance said I
was a perfect idiot.
However getting back to the serious bit, I know lots
of Brits who would be delighted to be given the opportunity to live
with Uncle Sam, but not very many Americans who want to come and
live here in Blighty.
We do have some high profile Americans living here
and personally I would rather they did not. Madonna for example.
This ex-American, has bought up a sizeable tract of English
countryside and is now trying to get ancient rights-of-way
cancelled. This so passer-by's will not be able to see her
property.
You will gather from this that the export of
a--holes is not one way.
|
| 3 |
I just wanted to say that I think Steve Miller
is really cute and realllllllllly hot! I really want a date with him.
Does anyone know if he is single? |
Wednesday
June 2
2004 |
The reason the speed limit is kept that way is
so that the fwc can make money to keep those expensive four wheel
crew cabs that they have runing. It takes a lot of gas. And they can
go four-wheeling in their private reserves. Can't you all see that
all we are for them is fresh meat; that way they can rack up points
for them to get promotions and get pay increases. So keep that in
mind. Just obey the speed limit. We are now owned by them. We are
like the deer,the human deer, so that means fresh pickings!
|
| 2 |
This
presidential election is a referendum on Bush. It’s not about Kerry.
Kerry is just a qualified person-- someone other than George Bush. My
Dream Team would be John McCain as president, John Kerry as
Vice President and Colin Powell as Secretary of State. |
| 2 |
Re: James and Bill. Why did you assume it was
Catholic teaching? Maybe the comment was related to another subject
entirely. Who knows, it could be a KW address and the book could be
the Monroe County clerk's record book.
|
| 2 |
Why the 35
mph signs? The best reason is to save dear lives. We have lost 2 lives
on Big Pine Key this past week. Both on US-1 involving a pedestrian
and an automobile. Please let's all slow down and get there. Not
necesssarly fast, but get there. Slow down and what? You got it. Smell
the roses. |
| 2 |
The Jerry
McClain benefit:
thanks to the hosts, Mary-lin & Joe Britz owners of Coconuts Bar &
Lounge and all the other wonderful folks that made that day memorable.
The entire program was a home run. There are no quitters in the
McClain family, so we'll be enjoying Jerry's company for a long time
to come. |
Tuesday
June 1
2004 |
How come they have Deer Crossing signs in the fenced-in
million dollar underpass area? How come the speed limit is still
limited at night if the deer can't get in there?
|
| 1 |
RE: James and Bill. Who is Bill? Catholic teaching says
that Peter was the first pope. They don't regard Paul as the father of
the church. As far as history what books do you suggest? Maybe you
are not reading these history books because your ignorance seems
apparent. Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of
offence, and he who believes in Him will not be disappointed! Isaiah
28:16 |
| 1 |
I see these signs on US-1 that say "Hurricane
Evacuation Route." Is that in case we think we're on the wrong
highway? |