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Archive for May 2004

Memorial Day
Monday
May 31|
2004
Sorry Editor. I think you are doing a great job, but your spelling leaves something to be desired. It is CAPITALS, not CAPITOLS, the Capitol is in Washington, not Woshington
(Ed: Thanks. I changed it.)
31 To the Brit who said he was leaving: Get a life man, you only get back what you put in. To the Yank who called him a bloody limey: You are just as prejudiced as the person you wish to degrade.  To all other Big Piners: Most ENGLISH people I have social intercourse with, agree with me that you Americans have a canny similarity to us bloody limies.  I emphasize ENGLISH, because a lot of people born outside the UK are designated British. However as a famous ENGLISH comedian commented, " If a dog is born in a stable, does that make it a F...ing horse?
31 Electric Chair on Bigpinekey.com

 

Aren’t you glad that Jesus wasn’t electrocuted? We’d have little electric chairs hung over all of the Catholic’s beds and on top of churches.

31

Re: James and Bill’s big Split. This is not in the bible. It is actual history. (Try opening another book once in a while.)

31
I am sorry to be such a nuisance, but I have just read a posting saying that James was the father of the orthodox church.  I deny this, I admit to being the Father of Jamie, Simon and Suzanne, but refuse to admit that I have any responsibility for any other birth, natural or otherwise and will most strenuously fight any move for financial support.
Sunday
May 30
2001
Big Pine Key Eden Pines Sub Division
I need some information. On Thursday, May 25th there was a very large sign on Key Deer Blvd. and Watson stating that there was an "Eden Pines meeting 7pm tonight". But it did not state where it was. Is this a private club like the civic association?
30 In response to the letter of the 25th about the McClain Benefit.   You do not live in the twilight zone.  You live in the most wonderful place on Earth.  This community is amazing. What an act of God to have so many good people right here in such a small place.  I, too found the entertainment, food, and friendship a refreshing change from the ordinary. Keep up the good work Big Pine Key. 
30 I read the Barometer today. I couldn't believe there was no pictures or articles about Jerry McClain's benefit. I saw people I haven't seen in years. The real Big Pine came out for that one!
30 To think you are only one who knows about the sad situation Jerry (McClain) finds himself in. Get over yourself you must be in your own twilight zone.
30 Until we take away our monetary system from private enterprise we can never be free. Until we control the monetary system wars will continue unabated.
Saturday
May 29
2004

It’s such a pity for both Cuba and America that Bush’s only reason for increased sanctions against Cuba is to keep the powerful Miami-Cuban vote.
(Notice I didn’t write Cuban-American)

29 Do you mean to tell me that the only response to my May 25th letter in regard to the McClain benefit was " who is another good A/C man? PLEEEAASE!  I think I must be in the freaking twilight zone; and the News Barometer is in charge! God help us!
(Ed: Bigpinekey.com is a totally independent web site. We do not have any affiliation or connection to the News~Barometer or any one else. We have no connection to them in any form; or in any way. [Although we do know and like Steve and Holly].)
29 There are three reasons for atheism. One, they are too preoccupied contemplating the lines at Winn Dixie. Given that x = length of the queue, y = ratio of tourists to locals and z = number of registers open, one can calculate its integral rate of speed. The extensive level of mental exertion required for such analysis is exhaustive. Two, atheism excuses one from accountability and therefore, validates greed, selfishness, immorality and all other manifestations of degradation disgusting to God. Three, inability to think outside the box
29
I don't know much about nothing, but I do know bad service; and if your going to have some canvas redone don't go to ATV Canvas. I don't know what's up with them, I think they can't do any thing right . What a bunch of idiots.
Friday
May 28
2004
Women had something to say all through history. Men just took the credit, since they felt they "owned" their women. Greedy little boys!
28
In reference to another good A/C man - His twin brother Perry is a good bet !!!
28 Hi, I don't know if this is the right place to try and track people down, but I lived in Big Pine Key back in the early seventies on G or H Ave. I have tried looking people up in the white pages and yellow pages with no luck. My name is David Bunn and I used to hang around with Bobby Keys, his father used to have a plumbing business named Keys Plumbing also Greg Koltunak (last name spelling is probably wrong), also Mark Creeble or Kreeble whose father owned a rock quarry. Julie was another friend and Junior who's grandmother owned a little bar by the old wooden bridge, Joey Petty whose uncle was a Monroe County sheriff. There also was a Rickenbacker family with a son named Gary Anson. I went to Marathon High School and my first job was washing dishes at the Big Pine Inn. When I lived there there was a Market Basket Store, a couple of country stores, a couple of gas stations, a prison, Big Pine Fish Camp, the Marina at the Old Wooden Bridge and the police used to let us race our cars on No Name Key since there was nothing built there then. I better stop rambling on, If anybody could help me locate any of these people or point me in the right direction on how to locate then I would deeply appreciate it. I am going to be in the Keys for the first time in about 22 years from 2 July thru 5 July. I am now retired from the United States Air Force and I would like to look up some of these people. I can be emailed at shipping@apexinst.com  or you can call me at work at 1-800-882-3214 just ask for David and they will connect you to me. Thank you for your assistance and anything you can do for me.
28
Enough of the religion and antichrist. Let's get on to something else.
 Now that the tourist are gone the lines at WD are quicker except for those that are always in a hurry to go nowhere.
28
RE: The rant on atheism. This might help to resolve some of the confusion.
"And the Lord said COME FORTH, but he came FIFTH and lost the race"
What more can be said?
Thursday
May 27
2004
With Jerry McLain being sick who would be the next best to work on my A/C?
27
Believe in the progressive humanitarian teachings of the great historical teachings of the Bible, of the Koran, and other masterful writings.
Realize that all of these great works are filled with parables, and NONE of them are written by women.  I can't believe that women had nothing to say until the last 150 years.
27
This is just a sophomoric attempt to talk global politics, but hey:  The United Kingdom is our closest ally in the war on terrorism; right?  Did anyone else see the associated press video of the new leader of China extending a golden arrow to our current president. What did we give China to insure their alliance with us? France had an oil alliance with Iraq despite sanctions. After terrorists started bombing their home country, Spain pulled out. Obviously Spain has nothing to gain by this war. This occupation is ugly and expensive and still no weapons of mass destruction.  However, it has brought the cream of the Al-Qaeda crop to a central location.
If the intention is to turn power back over to an Iraqi government by the end of June, Why are we now learning that our soldiers will be held there until 2005? 
27 To the atheists who claim those who believe in God are irrational and base their beliefs on misguided faith and myth... Here is where true ignorance emerges. Since you claim there is no shred of evidence that God exists, then prove it with facts supported by evidence. What tests, observations, studies and experiments have you done to support your conclusions? Or has ignorance, gullibility and complacency eroded your ability to think outside the box? You'd rather accept someone else's simplistic opinions rather than voraciously pursue the truth.
27 To the person with Candida... Don't give up completely on eating healthy, nutritious whole foods. Candida is opportunistic. Nutritional deficiencies and metabolic imbalances will compromise your immune system. A healthy diet may not alleviate all of your symptoms, but it certainly won't hurt. It will, however, improve your overall well being and promote better health. There's no shortage of information on healthy lifestyles, diet and exercise plans and wonderful recipes that are far from boring or bland. Maybe this will help: http://www.drweil.com
Wednesday
May 26
2004
TO THE PERSON ON ALL THE CANDIA INFORMATION. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I KIND OF DIAGNOSED MY SELF BY READING BECAUSE I HAD RAISED TASTE BUDS AND A THICK UNUSUAL COATING ON MY TONGUE 2 YEARS AGO. DOCTOR GRIDER AND HIS ASSISTANT TOLD ME IT WAS A VIRUS AND IT WOULD GO AWAY .7 WEEKS LATER IT WAS GONE. NOW 2 YEARS LATER SAME MOUTH STUFF. AND HAD MANY SKIN OUTBREAKS AND RASHES ON SKIN. BUT I REALLY THOUGHT AFTER DOING THE HERBAL AND DIET THING I FEEL WORST THAN EVER. THANK YOU. BACK TO REAL FOOD .
(ED: Please don't write in Capitols. It's like shouting and hard to read. Thank you.)
26
Thanks, everyone for the referral to the good dentist.
What is the best co-ed Gym in the area? What about Pilates classes?  It seems like they're all down in Key West and that's a long way to go to force myself to exercise.
26 To the atheist who claims there is no "credible" evidence of God's existence... Your very existence is evidence! If God would not exist, your own ignorance would have killed you. Only by God's unending mercy and loving kindness can a creature deny his Creator time and time again, and yet be allowed to live. Evolution is quintessentially a series of mutations that result in progressive degradation, not in intelligence. The appearance of a well-developed brain could not happen if left to random chance. Since natural selection tends to single out the more adaptable, more intelligent species, you... unless God intervenes--will soon be history.
26 From one Atheist to another: Save your breath. Don't try to talk history or common sense to a bible thumper because they'll only start quoting at you and expect you to believe it too. Their whole premise is based on faith and myth; and you can't talk rational with the irrational.
26
Bible on Bigpinekey.comTo the big pine person asking for God's help! Now I exhort you brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree, there be no divisions among you, but you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment. For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by Chloe's people, that there are quarrels among you. Now I mean this, that each one of you is saying, I am of Paul; and I am of Apollos; and I am of Cephas; And I am of Christ. Has Christ been divided? Paul was not crucified for you, was he? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 1 Corinthians Ch 1 verse 10-13. Written by the man you say started a division of the church. I hope this helps you!
26 To No shred of evidence: For since the Creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so they are without excuse! Romans1 verse 20,
Tuesday
May 25 (again)
2005
You appear to have a problem with your date routine. Items on your 'Gossip' page say 'Monday, May 25, 2004' (which I think are yesterday's items). However, today is Monday, May 24, 2004. Otherwise, great job with the site.
25 To all those God-fearing, church-going, rosary-rattling folks out there, consider this:  There is not one shred of credible evidence to support the existence of a supreme being or an after-life.  If anyone tells you otherwise, ask them "Who told you that?"  The answer is always...."Men told me that."
25
James is the father of the Eastern Orthodox church and Paul is the father of the Roman Catholic church, God help me; there are too many morons on this island.
25 To the Muslim terrorist supporter: Feel sorry for yourself. You are going the wrong direction. Want to join Allah & those loons in hell?
25 To the master race person: Genetically, all homo sapiens are 99.9% alike.
25 For those of you who aren't able to leave your computer desk for five minutes, let me tell you what is going on here on Big Pine Key. Sunday the 23rd Coconuts Lounge sponsored a benefit for local businessman Jerry McClain. How wonderful it was to see how real people can come together and support a fellow citizen in need. There was no talk of the KKK, no talk of George Bush and no negativity whatsoever. There was great entertainment, great food and drink. It was a pleasure to see good friends. God bless Big Pine and Jerry McClain and all the other real people of the island.
Monday
May 25
2004
Queen Victoria on Bigpinekey.com

 

Today is Victoria Day in Canada celebrating the Queen.

25

KKK person: Nothing can be said that would make you see what a hate-terrorist group the Klan is because you hate as much as they do. I’m sorry for you.

25 I do not believe the KKK originated as a terrorists group. I am English & Native American, Gnostic, and hold two degrees. My family has been in the US since the 1600's. Those Jerry Springer "KKK" shows attract the most LOL ignorant & uneducated among all lifestyles. Is that what you see as the KKK? Here's another flash: Native Americans were not all savages, they honored mother earth.
25 To the person who claimed that Paul and James split and started their own churches. Could you please give me a book, chapter and verse on that? Maybe we are not reading the same bible or maybe you're not reading one at all; just voicing your ignorance. Blessed are those whose lawless deeds have been forgiven and whose sins have been covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will not take into account. --Romans: chapter 4 verse 7 and 8. Sand to sand or dust to dust but the soul lives on!
25 Goodbye dear, sweet Karen. We love you and you will always be here.
Sunday
May 23
2004
Red light on Big Pine Key
If drivers stopped racing to red lights and paced their timing so they arrive in time for the green, imagine the amount of fuel that would be conserved. Hurry up and get to that red light seems to be the norm.
23
To the person defending the KKK, you are a freak.  You are ignorant, obviously uneducated, fairly stupid in your opinions, and probably overall... a general waste of good skin, surrounding a poorly evolved soul.
23 If you think the KKK is not a terrorist force, read this: http://www.iupui.edu/~aao/kkk.html
23 I thought my God was the same as your God.
23 KKK on Bigpinekey.comTo mister or miss KKK which ever it may be. From where do you get your facts about the Klan? I think, maybe, you need a good dose of reality; or I guess, maybe, at some point in your life someone beat you senseless! Your KKK used terrorism to control the blacks in the south just as Hitler used it, just as the CIA uses it to control other nations and just as our own government is using it to take your freedoms. Wake up people to the Summer of Terror that's about to come upon you. Brought to you by G.W. and friends. The sand gets deeper as you Go. If the KKK is a Christian organization than God must be the Devil.
23 To KKK person: I'll bet you're white, non-Jew, Christian and uneducated.
23
Great response to Kathy Vaccarros  lighter side editorial in this weeks Barometer
by one of her neighbors.
23 For long-winded Tomes-- click here
Saturday
May 22
2004

Someone asked why there were so many different churches for the same God. I’m reminded that shortly after Christ’s death the apostles James and Paul split and started their own versions of the church. They couldn’t even agree back then. We’ve come no further in all that time. It's only gotten worse. My God's better than your God!

22 KKK on Bigpinekey.com
Read up on the KKK before you say they are a terrorists group. How ignorant can anyone get? You really have an uneducated version of the KKK in your mind. Let's see... who would I want for a neighbor, a civilized KKK member or a beheading, torturing, mutilating, murdering Arab? Read up on the REAL KKK facts, not the FICTIONAL movie version in "Birth of a Nation"
22 For the person who can't tolerate yeast, you can have biscuits, muffins, tortillas and pita bread.
Friday
May 21
2004
To the woman who lost her man: From your last response about the KKK it is clear that you obviously must support their ideals for white supremacy; and that being the case, if you live in the Keys, please leave.  I for one don't want your kind of trash living here.  The entire group known as the KKK is a terrorist group. They raise their children to believe in white supremacy and that anything less is not equal to them.  They are one of our (the United States) terrorist groups that we must also change.  Your response tells me that you are a hypocrite and ignorant.
21 What a great country. You can have delusional thoughts in your little minds and not get shot. That's called freedom. Apparently a lot of people have never traveled outside of their comfort zone that post on this site. Oh, by the way, John Kerry, like bill Clinton, sits on a fence just like that great literature figure, oh, what's his name --Humpty Dumpty.
21 Re: "KKK had a few wild renegades" Are you kidding? The KKK is a terrorist hate group. They always have been. They purport violence to achieve their goals of white supremacy; and they are certainly a Christian based group.
21

Ever wonder about those people who spend $2.00 apiece on those little bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backwards.

Thursday
May 20
2004
ED: For the person who can’t eat yeast try these delicious low-carb blueberry muffins that are on our recipe page. Blueberry Muffins
20 1972, 27-foot Bristol Day Sailer - Must be moved by May 24th. Any reasonable (or unreasonable) offer will be accepted!  Call Jerry at 797-1807 today. The deal of a lifetime. More info click here. (this ad is special to the Nature Conservancy)
20 Hummer on Bigpinekey.comDEAR S.U.V.-penis-extending-Hummer-driving-dullard: a question is eminating from my little portion of brain that I use. Do any of you remember the gas crisis of, I beleive it was the summer of 73?  As the people of America scattered like startled sheep to sell their big- luxurious-gas-usurping-highway-cruisers and just had to have a 4 cylinder Jap car. Now with gas at twice the price you are  buying road sloths once again. Can one of you greed- mongering-egotistical-sorts Pleeeeeeeese explain this to me?
P.S. To the punk in the Hummer at Paradise Petroleum, with the paper tag, and concubine aboard; it can be unhealthy to play games with a Vietnam veteran irregardless of personel hygiene. It's o.k. for him to have bullets whistling overhead for your freedom, yet you make thoughtless remarks about his mother. If you read this write me back, spineless one. Perhaps I can set a romantic date with your living, breathing, fleshy love-doll. I'm thinking she would enjoy her first real intense sexual excitement.
20
So, now instead of fighting terrorism and guiding our troops, our generals are being required to fly back and forth to the US to sit in front of senators to discuss Iraqi prisoner humilations.  Osama and his buddies must be bent over double, laughing their asses off. 
20 National television aired a film of an Islamic Mullaha preaching (by loudspeakers) to thousnds in their so-called "holy city", preached murder to those who did not believe as they do. Not all muslims are murderers, just the psycho muslims. Jim Jones & Manson were a psychotic too, not Chist-centered by any stretch.
20 JOLLY OLD ENGLAND: Im guessing that at least you will be able to visit Cuba should your heart desire, unlike we Americans who are having our rights eroded as if they were but a beach by a raging sea ,right in front of our very blury visioned eyes; as Bush like a viper stealthy weaves his power mongoring ideals into the fabric of our precious freedoms guaranteed, us here, in the ole Estados Unidos.
20 Re: Candida albicans For long-winded Tomes-- click here
20 This is the woman who lost her man. I am sure anyone who willfully and intentionally plans to murder is NOT a Christian. Those are wild renegades, just like the KKK had a few wild renegades and gave the entire group a bad reputation. Christ was AGAINST murder, remember? The cross and fire was referred to many times in the bible- yes the KKK was Christian based. The renegades misused the holy cross symbol...
Wednesday
May 19
2004
Doctor on Bigpinekey.comTo the woman who lost her man...I'm beginning to think that you need bereavement counseling.  Your thought processes are quite clouded as you did not understand my simple response.  Charles Manson had his own convoluted interpretation of Christianity and claimed to be Christian.  And the KKK are devoutly religious in the roles of white supremacy.  Religion is their binding force for purification. They are terrorists, and if you believe differently, then you accept them as murderers and you are a hypocrite.  I'm sorry for your loss, but it's time for you to move on with your life.  You will never be able to be happy if you don't except the death of your partner.  It sounds as though he died doing a great service to this country and should be honored in memory for that great sacrifice.  Don't cloud his memory with hate towards all Muslims.  Your hatred of them is no different than their hatred of us.  They choose to act on it differently than we would.  Yes, they are wrong in what they did, but it's terrorists, not Muslims. By the way, I know some Muslims in the Keys, and they would never dream of following these terrorists.  Terrorists preach death not Muslims.  You need to learn the difference.
19 Just because you don’t agree that Manson and the KKK are Christians doesn’t mean that they aren’t.
19
If German prisoners in World War 2 had been stripped naked and humiliated to get information to save American lives, would any major American paper have published the photos?  Our country has to fight terrorism and a liberal media.  Can you imagine the utter disbelief and confusion our soldiers must be suffering?
19
Now that gay marriage is legal in MA, what about bisexuals?  Could a woman marry a man and another woman?
19 Pound Note on Bigpinekey.comTo the English man whose leaving and never coming Back, could you take with you the World Bank of England. So we could get back to the way it was before you took over our monetary system. I believe it was about 1913.
19
Thanks for the good news. (leaving America for England)  Why? Because you cannot easily get on the "Dole" here?  Because you cannot work without a Green Card or proper Immigration papers.  Bye, bye you Bloody Limey!
19
Does anybody out there with Candida (which is a allergy to yeast) know any good food you can eat on this diet. I am starving. Besides yogurt what's a dessert you can eat?
Tuesday
May 18
2004

I don’t know what all the fuss is about same sex marriages. I’ve been married twenty-five years and the sex is the same.

18
Iguana Head on Big Pine KeyCan anyone tell me where I can buy the "Cat Shield" for the Laser Operated Iguana Guillotine Model 125? This option was not available on the original model of the guillotine that is widely used in tropical and subtropical climates to eliminate excessive Iguana populations. It is not sold in the U.S. Normally, a cat will not enter if its whiskers touch the Sensing Beads but accidents can happen. I do not want any cat to be accidentally cut in half so any info will be appreciated.
18 GOOD BYE AMERICA. I am leaving this country and never coming back. I know that England will treat me and the rest of the world better than the U.S. ever has or will. God help you all.
18 When you return your video rentals at the “Now Showing Video” store, you could ask for a Return Receipt for your protection, in the unlikely event they do not scan it back to inventory & then bill your credit card for the full amount of the rental which you returned!
18
Please everyone keep Jerry McClain in your prayers and attend the benefit party for him on Sunday the 23rd of May.
18 Hi little Joe. It's the ole man Capt. Dan. It's good to see your note in this kudo column. Send me an e-mail at captdan38@aol.com. It would be great to hear from you. Please say hi to mom & sister. I hope everything is cool across the pond. Send our love.
Monday
May 17
2004
Oil Derrick on Bigpinekey.com
15 of the 18 9/11 hijackers were Saudis. Prince Bandar even supported two of them. The Saudis have pumped millions of dollars to terrorist causes. They even allow them to teach hate in the Mosques. So what do we do about it? We invade Iraq and have the Princes come to the White House for dinner. That’s the oilman Bush for you.
17 This is the woman whose man was murdered by psycho Muslims. You are wrong. Charles Manson was no Christian, or was the KKK terrorists. Until you have lost (by murder) the person with whom you planned a family and future- don't even go there. I know whom I cannot trust, thank you. The Muslim's preach MURDER of those who do not believe as they do. Do you think that is SPIRITUAL? WOE?
17

For the past generation Charlie Musslewhite (a white man) has been the standard bearer for Chicago blues harp. There is no one better. He's respected by all. Go Charlie!

17 Gay marriage on Bigpinekey.com

 

Gay Marriage is legal today in Massachusetts. About time (Although I'd have preferred "Gay Union" instead.)

17 F-14’s cost $45,000,000.00 each. Wow! It looks like I won’t be buying one any time soon.
Sunday
May 16
2004
It’s such a pity for both Cuba and America that Bush’s only reason for increased sanctions against Cuba is to keep the Miami-Cuban vote. (Notice that I didn’t write Cuban-American)
16 Although Kudos and Whiners is sometimes weird, it’s always interesting. It really is a community vent. I think it’s a good thing because we get stuff off our chest. You always know what the community is thinking at the moment.
16 To Joe the Plumber's Son: Have your mom drop us an email! We are your neighbors from Ortega that bought Terry's house. Tell her we wish her well and hope she could be down here. The iguana's miss her. gzasuwa@comcast.net
16
Here's a place to ask: http://www.keywestpaintball.org
Armed forces Day
Saturday
May 15
2004
Paintball on Bigpinekey.com
Does anybody know where the paintball fields are in the Lower Keys?
15 Thank you, to all the fence companies who never returned my multiple telephone calls to have my yard fenced. Because of this, doggie & I are forced to WALK twice a day, which means we both exercise and socialize within our lovely neighborhood. Doggie is not in lock-down to become like so many of the Big Pine dogs who appear to be neurotic, lonely & very thirsty while they sit out-to-pasture day after day after night after night. Dogs & cats are COMPANION animals and walking down Gardenia Street is very similar to visiting an animal shelter. I dare you to take pooch for a walkie down that street & to report back to this site on your thoughts!
15 Every prison strips their inmates- it's called a weapons/drug search. Ask the beheaded man if he would rather be stripped or his head cut off with a kitchen knife. Quit whining about the Iraqi prisoners! The Iraqi are better fed by America than our own soldiers. WE don't kill POW's!
15
We as Americans need to remember a few things during this time of war. If you blame Bush (whom I do not like) or the Iraqis for this war, the true blame should be placed on OUR foreign policy as the United States.  All of this did not just start after 9/11.  In the late 70's we went up against Iran AND supported Iraq during the struggle.  WE trained the Iraq military how to fight Iran, WE gave Iraq the weapons of mass destruction to fight Iran, We trained Saddam Hussein with CIA tactics to aid the fight against Iran, WE solidified Saddam Hussein's power.  It is our meddling in other country's affairs, that puts us at the forefront of battles in other countries. WE created this problem 25 years ago.  We as a people need to be concerned more with our country.  Just this morning I saw that another 25 Billion Dollars is being requested to go towards the Iraq initiative.  I ask you this...What good do YOU think 25 Billion Dollars would do in THIS country?  A LOT!
15
To the woman who lost her man, you are WRONG to accuse all Iraqi's and Muslims for what a few extremists do as an act of terrorism.  Charles Manson considers himself to be doing things in the name of God.  But does that mean that we should accuse all Christians?  The Ku Klux Klan bombed a church in 1963 and killed people, they are a Christian terrorist group, should we blame all white people for that and Christians as well?  Try to use the phrase "Muslim extremists" not "Muslim psychos".  Out of the 1.2 billion Muslims in the world, the number of extremists committing these horrible acts is only a small fraction of the population of Muslims, very small.  Everyone needs to remember that we are fighting terrorists not Muslims or Iraqis.
15 We can't blame all Muslims for the actions of their extremists. Do we blame all Christians for the abortion clinic terrorists? No, because their our terrorists. Although we don't condone or approve of such acts we do understand where they're coming from.
Friday
May 14
2004
Yellow Ribbon on Big Pine KeyMy son was home on leave from Iraq. I did ask all my friends to put up their flags. Some did. He stayed in the house for five days. He only went out a few times. I guess he was afraid of running into people that would ask really dumb questions like, " would you vote for bush?" Like, duh,  how would a 21 year old know the answer to that? All the soldiers are working for our country, nothing else. Oh, by the way,  he really liked being home with our cat, he is very kind to animals. The prison news did disturb him. Our National Guard is not ready to be prison guards in that situation.
14 I cannot believe how a woman can possibly say that her upper rank officers made her smile in all of those disgusting pictures. Shame on her for not even considering the humiliation upon her family and our country. I do believe things now will be worse for our soldiers and civilians. Pray that things will start for the better, soon. It's going to take a long time.
14
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/05/11/60II/main616849.shtml
Here's the website to what it is like in an Iraqi prison. Click to the left corner for free video of camp Bucca,
14 Once more, proof that the Iraqi are animals: beheading an American civilian in EVIL retaliation for a mild (by comparison) prisoner of war issue. GOOD LORD, the poor innocent man! My man (shot in the neck) was not a soldier, he was an engineer rebuilding a city. Why do we waste our lives, money, and time on those Muslim psychos who MURDER us?
14 Enough about the cats. What about the photos of the war? What are your thoughts and the possibility of Mr. Bush for the next four years? Do unto others as they do unto you. War is war!
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14 Shark Fin on Bigpinekey.com
Jimmy Buffet
said it "fins to the right, fins to the left, and your the only bait in town"
14 KITTY CAT person: I certainly hope that hetrosexual men are capable of showing compassion towards animals, although they may not tend towards it as easily as the fairer sex. Do you suppose it was a man or woman who came up with the idea for the inflatable sheep? The
"I love ewe." I, too rest my case.
14 PROMISCUOUS: I think humans are the only ones who SCREW for fun.  In the other animal world it's about instinct. Perhaps it's the endorphin surge, so maybe fun is subject to interpretation. For me, I like to screw for multiple reasons. Hopefully, arching backs, endorphin surge to my brain, mutual, satisfaction, etc. It must be primal. Why some of us more then others have these desires?
14 For long-winded Tomes-- click here
Thursday
May 13
2004
Thursday at Fausto's Deli downtown is Cuban Pork with black beans and yucca. It's some of the best I've had. I go there every Thursday I'm in town. (And big portions too.)
13 Another mother killed her three children and hid them under the bed. I saw it in a little four inch long article in the paper. Before the Iraq war it would have been on all the news stations 24 hours a day and in big headlines on all the newspapers.
13 PROMISCUOUS: I've always thought both genders were capable of being promiscuous, perhaps your interpretation is due to the terrible imbalance between male and female persons here on lovely BIG PINE. I'm thinking a male could certainly appear to be competing over the rare local available female that is being constantly descended upon, I don't think you would see this same competition, say, amongst men in a whore house, where they are outnumbered by females, say three or four girls to every boy. So as a result of this imbalance the few available local females have become demanding overly selective creatures. Summing it all up lastly one might say if men and women were equal in number on Big Pine then we would just simply and naturally become whores and whoremasters. Someone for everyone. Just my humble opinion.
13 Promiscuous: I wrote the query asking if humans were the only animals that screwed for fun. I'm amazed how people have read other things into that innocent question. I really wanted to know and meant nothing else by it.
13
What gives you the idea I am a "BPK Kitty cat girl"?  Can heterosexual men not have compassion for animals?  And yes, I assumed you would never know of such things because of your earlier comments!  Your further comments just confirm what I have said.  All I can say is...I rest my case! 
13 Someone asked the relevence of the kitten to killing people. This was in response to a comment that stated some people have compassion for animals but not humans.
13 KITTY SQUEEEEEZER: standing up for your self bravo thats the American way. Ya you do have to watch those little rascals too, they will scratch ya thell bight ya on the lip to if you aint careful. no harm done, Im sure no more harshly handled then say getting arrested by the man and put ever so gently in the back of a squad car or thrown down on the ground and handcuffed, just watch an episode of COPS . as they stomp on human necks, poooooor kitty, sound as if you handled it fine, kudos to you if thats the case,how about an episode of cops the ones that got away, wouldnt that be fun???
13 Scaly skin on Bigpinekey.comThat scaly stuff on the red-haired cook is used in the special sauce and you don't pay extra for it. If you want more, just ask. It also removes paint, varnish, and wallpaper but causes impotence, blindness and may lead to a useless college degree. For more information refer to the back of a box of cereal or read the instructions on a pack of toothpicks, for those of you who have at least two teeth.
13 I'm the lady whose man was tortured & shot in the neck by Muslim terrorists. To put it gently, NO, I would never vote for Bush. Bush is not welcome in my home, nor would I shake his slithering hand. He is a sad disgrace to the White house. Bush is the "ORPHAN-MAKER". Would You vote for the ORPHAN-MAKER?
13 Do you think, now, that a 26 year old civilian American in Iraq was beheaded and his death portrayed on the internet and Arab TV in response to the humiliation of some Iraqi prisoners (Hmmm , what ever happened to an eye for an eye, humiliation versus humiliation?) by a few American soldiers will be enough for the media to stop? Maybe it's time for the American or Arab media to show photos of the dead from the World Trade Center?
P.S. The beheading was in the name of one of Al Qaeda's top guys.
13 To the owners of Parrotdise. Someone who has been around for a while instead of a real-estate guy who just got here. Everything you have done has been done wrong.
Wednesday
May 12
2004
Kudos to Conch n Stein since the release of Chef RC and the gain of Chef Aron there has been a marked improvement in there food and service. To those of you saying that you were present on the day of the cat incident obviously you weren't since I was in attendance and she threw out the young kid who grabbed the cat and told him he could never return. Then she called the police on him. I think she handled the incident rather well. It's sad that some people will place blame on those not responsible. You are probably another bar owner upset at the loss of business since the arrival of Conch n Stein.
12
Why do the kitchen staff at Parrotdise (formerly the Sandbar) run up and down the stairs with meat and cheese in their bare hands? And what is that scaly stuff on the legs of the red haired cook? Please cover that up.  Gross! 
12 IT HAS BEEN CALCULATED THAT IF EVERYONE IN THE UNITED STATES DID NOT PURCHASE A DROP OF GASOLINE FOR ONE DAY AND ALL AT THE SAME TIME, THE OIL COMPANIES WOULD CHOKE ON THEIR STOCKPILES.  AT THE SAME TIME IT WOULD HIT THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY WITH A NET LOSS OF OVER 4.6 BILLION DOLLARS WHICH AFFECTS THE BOTTOM LINES OF THE OIL COMPANIES. THEREFORE MAY 19TH HAS BEEN FORMALLY DECLARED "STICK IT TO THEM" DAY AND THE PEOPLE OF THIS NATION SHOULD NOT BUY A SINGLE DROP OF GASOLINE THAT DAY. 
12 How many word are allowed before you get put in Long Winded Tomes? Watch out for Sand- flies!
(Ed: about 150-200 words. Here's one below)
12 Long-winded Tome click here (From the actual cat squeezer.)
12 Big Pine Key KITTY cat girl: Pleeeease stop tickling me with your raspy little tongue, kudos to you for having achieved compassion nirvana. Why would you assume that I shall never know of such things? Rather a limited way of thinking, and uncompassionate as well. Wouldn't you agree? Evil comments? Do you really think? Maybe I'm just emulating the thought processes of our leader Bush. Why are you glad you don't know me? As far as not identifying myself, I thought that was one of the main ideas behind bigpinekey.com (whiners). I'm whining annoyingly and unknown until my generous heart is content. Please feel free to post your identification first and I shall give you a through kitty cat tongue lashing. Glad we got that straight. Have a peaceful and fulfilling day, Ms. Meow.
12 Pardon me, but how does squeezing a cat compare to the taking of another's life? Some one doesn't have a good grip on reality. Although animals do love you unconditionally, unlike man but just like God.  Sand to sand, but the Spirit lives on!
12
There is no use perpetuating violence with rude comments about Muslims. We all know SOME are crazy,
but some of all of us are crazy. Aren't we just supposed to make it right?
12
There is another great plumber on Big Pine Key--AAA Plumbing which is Gary Eggert...he's awesome in the plumbing business and is the only one I'd trust!!
12 From Joe the plumber to all the gap-toothed, no-brained dum-dums on Big Pine: I wish I was with you instead of all the slack-jawed racist hypocrites I have met since I left. I miss all you idiots dearly and long for the simple stupidity that is Big Pine. Honestly. Mayday. Help. S.O.S.
12 I am not able to presume the gender of either the promiscuous question asker or the respondent.  Nor do I want to.  I just want to know why, when a female has multiple sex partners she is called promiscuous? While, when a male has multiple sex partners he is called a competitor.  I must look up those two words in a dictionary.
12 To lady whose man was shot in the neck: I am saddened for you. I would like to ask but one question, not in a harsh way, but out of caring: Will you be voting for BUSH?
12 I heard that denture out thing 10 years ago.  Where have you been?
Tuesday
May 11
2004

dentures on Bigpinekey.com

Let’s change the name of Venture Out on Cudjoe to “Denture Out” which I think is more appropriate.

11
The man I was going to marry and have children with was kidnapped, tortured for two days and shot in the neck by sub-human Muslims. Iraqi's are cold-blooded murderers. How dare anyone defend those devil spawn!
11 I care about the innocent, helpless creatures AND ALL AMERICANS more than I do about the murdering, DISGUSTING Iraqi's. Animals are God's creatures. Murdering Muslims are the creation of the devil. Anyone who defends the evil Iraqi must be Muslim. Talk about SICK!
11 I witnessed the incident with the cat at Conch & Stein. The owner was there during the whole incident (within five feet) and was the ONLY person in the place not screaming at the guy to leave the cat alone. When I complained to her about the treatment of the cat she said he shouldn't have done that in front of customers. So yes, you definitely can blame the trashy owner as she stood by and did nothing to stop the abuse.
11
No, what's amazing to me is that people like YOU assume that, because a person has compassion for animals, that they don't have any compassion for their fellow man!  I have just taken my compassion to a higher level than you ever will.
 
Since you don't know me (and I'm glad I don't know you) then you don't know what kind of "piece of work" that I am.  If my compassion for defenseless animals makes me weak, then kudos to me.  You are the kind of person that likes to stir up the pot with your evil comments, but do it through a medium like this, where you don't have to identify yourself!
11 Dear Ms. (I presume) PROMISCUOUS: Southern right whales are promiscuous, the males produce massive amounts of sperm , in order to compete with the other males in hopes of diluting the previous chaps' attempts as it were. just like on Big Pine. Does this sort of thing hold a fascination for you? Oh, such visions do run through my mind.
Monday
May 10
2004

Are there promiscuous females in the animal kingdom? Or is this trait only in humans? Do all animals only mate to procreate? I'm serious.

4

I hope it’s true that they are redoing he parking at Watson field. That has bothered me, also every night when I drive by.

4 Next time Bush starts spending our billions, think how much a billion really is:
A billion seconds ago it was 1959.
A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.
A billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the Stone Age.
4

Isn’t it amazing at the response for a kitty cat, can you explain to me why we as humans care less for one another then a cat or Iguanas or Key deer? Now that is where the sickness really lies. Is your ability to feel for an animal, but not your fellow mankind? You are a genuine piece of sick art. I guess I quelled you arguments in earlier ramblings about  myself regarding loose teeth, ( see tomes click here) and your retorts, oh, well, just goes to show how shallow you are?  Maybe I could even touch bottom if I try real hard. You are weak, but that’s o.k. isn’t it? It’s easy to be weak. That’s the way the powers-to-be want it.  That’s a good girl. Just comply. Have no real thoughts of your own. Just sign on the dotted line. Ho, hum. I’m just as scary, aren’t I. Night, night. Oh, buy the way guys, there is an inflatable sheep called a love ewe now available at a sex shop in key west.

Sunday
Mother's Day
May 9
2004
Anyone needing a plumber should call Eric Swenson.  He's reliable, honest and reasonable.  I think he's in the phone book or call  872-3137.
9 Iraqis torture prisoners all the time. What this scandal is all about is the hypocrisy of America. We say one thing and do another.
9
What about the American soldiers and civilians that were tortured by the Iraqis? They don't count? I'm appalled by the pictures, as all of us are. Weather you are for or against this war
we all must support the troops.
9
To the person that said that people need to get their priorities straight because they complained about a cat getting squeezed while American soldiers are torturing Iraqis...what is your point?  I wasn't there to see what was done to that poor cat, but from what I've read here, I will not be giving Conch & Stein my business...ever.
 
Complaining about abuse to animals is just as important to me as complaining about what those soldiers did.  You sound like one of those people that don't hold animals in very high regard.  I, on the other hand, put them way above the likes of you.
9 I am more concerned with squeezing a cat in a bar than so called "torturing" murdering Iraqi's. The rag-headed murderers are still ALIVE aren't they? No scars, burns or bruises. Goood God! Somebody needs to straighten priorities, alright, like the demon crybaby Iraqi supporters.
9
I think Conch & Stein's food is great and so is their Tiki bar.
9 I have reluctantly tried Conch and Stein Restaurant several times since it changed from KD's. I have to say that I have been repeatedly disappointed. On an island with such an abundance of waiters and cooks why is it that they seem to have the worst of both. There was such a hype about the new cooking staff and this "great" new menu. If anything I think the food has gotten worse. KD's used to be good quality steak and seafood that wasn't too expensive. Conch and Stein is the total opposite. Their sad attempt at Cajun food (who the hell eats Cajun food in the keys?) does not make up for the better things they took off the menu. Not only did our food take forever to be served to us, it was cold and it was WAY overpriced for the quality and portion size of our meals. The wait staff was unfriendly and getting drink refills didn't happen. I'm sorry to say I have given Conch and Stein one last chance and I will go back no more. Too bad they can't pull it together there because they had much potential when they took over KD's.
9 About the cat, it was a man that is not connected to the owners of Conch & Stein and I don't think it is fair that you are blaming them for something that they didn't do. The owners of Conch & Stein were also upset at the handling of the cat and that man has been barred from the property.
9 People. The Conch & Stein had nothing to do with the squeezed cat. Don't blame them. They threw the guy out!
9
Conch and Stein have a heart, go and volunteer at the ASPCA and take an ad out saying you are sorry to have mistreated poor kitty; or else the animal loving keys people will
picket your place. It's hard enough to make a success here without you committing
this mortal sin.
Saturday
May 8
2004

People have got to get their priorities right. They’re worried about squeezing a cat in a bar while American Soldiers are torturing Iraqis.

8 I didn't know Joe the plumber's business was closed. According to this business directory that leaves only AAA P.B. plumbing and Eggart Plumbing in this area. Isn't there a Blue or white water plumber or something like that here also?
8
Yes, we do miss Joe the plumber. God rest his soul. Has some one else taken over?
Would like to know of a local plumber. I like to keep my money in the community.
8 I FEEL I have been" placed" out of the whiners, to many words! 19 hijackers, 15 Saudes,4 Iraqis! Think maybe in wrong country. Three/fourths hijackers Saudi. Unless math no good. No spell good ether. Sand makes good cas-tle.
Friday
May 7
2004
Maxican Flag on Bigpinekey.comCinco de Mayo is NOT Mexican Independence Day.  Cinco de Mayo is a minor holiday in Mexico that recognizes the defeat of the French.  More people celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the U.S. with Mexican themed parties and imported beer than in Mexico.
7 Alright Sugarloaf School parents, The meeting is coming on May 12, 2004 at 6:00 pm. Now is your chance to let the supertendent hear your ideas and demands for the completion of building that school. Remember the athletic field, the additional classroom space. Be there and be heard.
7 Conch & Stein's food has really gone down hill. Its like they don't care what they put out. I will say the Tiki bar is nice, anyone else know about abusing the kitten Sun afternoon?
7 Anybody remember Joe of Joe's Plumbing? This is his son just wantn' to say hi to the island and thank everyone who helped me and my family when dad was sick and passed away. I'm still stuck here in Jacksonville waiting for my visa from the British government to go to England to get married, but it shouldn't be long and I'll send another hello when I get to London.
7 TRAGIC ACCIDENT: Ya got that right, ya sure got that right. Kinda like sailing, if you wait for everything to be perfect you will never leave. Glad to know I'm not the only one out there with such a philosophy. At times it would seem life's prearranged; and when you die not much of anyone will notice or care. And you won't know the difference any way, so go GET IT! Pure life. Have you heard that saying, "he who dies with the most toys wins"? WRONG. He who dies with nothing, having spent it on on enjoyment and fun and lets the county pay for his burial, WINS! ha, ha, haaaaaaaaaaaa! suckers.
Thursday
May 6
2004
I read about the tragic accident up the keys where a couple retired, bought a big sailboat and before they could take the trip of their life the wife was crushed to death in a boat accident. My girlfriend's parents had a similar tragedy. They retired from mundane jobs, sold everything, bought the red sports car of their dreams, were going to take the road trip of their life and he dropped dead the day before they left. Lesson: "Get it while you can"   --Janis Joplin
6 Ok, just 2 things to say today...as far as Irag, if it weren't for Bush, those soldiers wouldn't be dead. And then, if it weren't for organized religion the world might not be as divided as it is.  Even Christianity can't find just one version, and each Christian denomination believes that it is the only correct version of Christianity.
6 Just a quick heads-up. The county is in the process of surveying for improved parking at Watson Field. I'm not sure what their plans are but the parking and other improvements to Key Deer Blvd. are in the works.
6
Conch and Stein has lost our business, too....shame on them!
6
Foreclosures,...............Why would ANYONE let their house go to foreclosure in a SELLER'S MARKET? (and trash their credit rating too!) The only foreclosures we have here are OVERPRICED because the banks went way out on a limb and over mortgaged the property. If that is what you are looking for,....GO FOR IT!
My advice, CONSULT A REALTOR! Yep, you're right I am a REALTOR.
Wednesday
Cinco de Mayo
2004
Maxico Flag on Bigpinekey.com


Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence from Spain day

5 Don't compare sick-o Islam to a religion. I don't see any Iraqi's burnt alive and hanging from the 7 Mile bridge, do you?
5 Compare what our US prisoner have been through- burned, mutilated, hung or buried in shallow graves. All this CRAP about the poooor Iraqi prisoners having to remove their clothes for a 15 min weapons check. Big deal. Are the Iraqi prisoners still ALIVE? US troops are tortured and murdered. The US troops invoved in that biased "60 Minutes anti-American" piece deserve a huge raise and promotion, NOT a court marshall! CBS must be Iraqi-owned.
5 You know that everybody has a voice and how they use it is their own free choice. But in your glory I will not rejoice If you choose the ways of war, if you choose the ways of war. Ashes to ashes and dust to dust. My country tis of thee, in God we trust. But how much longer will HE shelter us, while we choose the ways of war? While the winds of war rage on. Let mine be a voice for Peace! Let it start here with me. Oh, let mine be a voice for peace. The good book tells us thou shall not kill. The truth came shining and its shining still. But, how much blood upon this earth must spill before we lay our weapons down? Let us lay our weapons down. --Words of a song  written by Dan Folgelberg
5 Black Kitten on Bigpinekey.comIt was heartbreaking to watch the incident with the little black cat at Conch & Stein Tiki Bar on Sunday afternoon. What made it worse was the owner's attitude of "he shouldn't have done that when customers were around". Dragging a cat by it's tail and squeezing it until it stops struggling is not the way to catch a stray cat even if no one is looking. Shame on her! Contacting the SPCA and asking to borrow a Hav-a-heart trap would have been a more humane way of handling this matter. I for one will not patronize a restaurant that condones the abuse of innocent animals. Conch & Stein has lost my business.
5
Surely we have more to debate then religion, immigration, feeding sources, parking at the ball park and such. What ever happened to the debate on the Golf Course for BPK. Is there no supportive consideration for this worthwhile venture and if not, why not.
I personally liked the discussion regarding the hookers on Key Deer Blvd. Plus the watering hole at Winn Dixie where the Fishing Derby was to take place. Maybe "Deep Sea Diving" at the "Blue Hole" might be an attractive venue to explore. I can think of several who may want to volunteer to give "Mouth to Mouth Rescetitation". (to the individual that is, not the alligator). Remember this if you would " In the land of the blind - The one eyed man is king".
5 Hello everyone!!  Has anyone had difficulty in getting good service/ hot food at the new Stein place? They must have had a bad night 2 weeks ago.
And doggies are fun..they do like their outings..it's soo true...enjoy them..they are only here for a little while...
5 Foreclosures.. yes, actually there are quite a few in your area and the surrounding keys. There are may resources on the web to find these homes.. you gotta look. Hell, with the cost of homes in the keys, why not try to save a few bucks!
5 Long-winded Tome click here
Tuesday
May 4
2004
To those people who feel it necessary to criticize other religions such as Islam or Muslim or what ever the non-Christian religions of target.  You are not being a very true Christian are you? To say that a religion is not strong enough "to stand the truth".  There are numerous "Christians" out there that lie, cheat and steal from others, don't forget that.  Don't judge a group of people based upon what you see from the worst of them.  We aren't much better over here amongst ourselves.  Would you have the world judge us based upon how 6 of our military treated Iraqi prisoners of war?  Would you have taken those pictures?  I would hope not.  But now the world is judging us based upon those pictures.  And as far as "truth" and "religion", Christianity had a very dark gray "area" of truth as it was beginning in history.  Christians were prosecuted for their beliefs and then they turned and prosecuted everyone else for their beliefs.  Did that justify Christians killing people for having different beliefs?  The problem with our society as a world populace, is that we truly don't learn from our history, we just keep repeating our bad behaviors.
4 Islamics worship Muhammad, a perverted child molester. That is what they teach to their children.
4 To RE: Can't talk ABOUT God in school: Congress shall make NO Law Respecting a religious establishment. Congress should not establish a RELIGION and ENFORCE the legal observation of it by law, nor compel men to worship God in any manner contrary to their conscience, or that one sect might obtain pre-eminence, or two combined together, and establish a religion to which they would compel others to conform! Is this what you meant by separation OF CHURCH and STATE? As far as Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan--their Religion teaches them to kill anyone that does not believe the way they do. So we went to Free people who Believe they will be rewarded by their God for killing us! Unless you convert to their belief you are fair game to be shot and killed. Be sure to shake the sand out of your shoes before entering the house!
4
Rehab Driver: You obviously know nothing of me or my husband.  Neither of us have ever done drugs and have no desire to ever do them.  Keep the rehab you must need it. Oh, and get a job--you must need something better to do than to write slanderous material about people whom you know nothing of.
4 Picnic Island off Big Pine KeyTo the good people of Big Pine Key who have chain-link-fence dogs: How about a nice outing to Picnic Island on the weekend or perhaps a thirty-minute walk around the ‘hood with Pooch? To watch all the dogs frolicking in the water and the island was the same happy feeling as watching my kid on the playground! A good time was had by all. Dogs bark. Especially when I walk down your street with my leased doggie and the bag of poo. One lady told my kid to not go down her street ever again because her dog-prisoners bark.  Dogs are pack animals. They enjoy other dogs company. They need a few toys and fresh water when they’re sitting outside all day waiting for their master. Life happens and we’re busy Big Piners but if you’d like Pooch to live a long, full, happy healthy life then give him and yourself a walk and a little bit of fun. Surely you know someone with a boat to check out the great fun on Picnic Island on the weekend. Really nice people AND their smiling dogs. Maybe some people should get a sleepy cat instead.
4 The owners of The Conch & Stein (formerly KD's) should be ashamed after the
kitten torturing
incident yesterday afternoon.  An investigation is called for.
4 Parking at the ball field! Oh boy, oh boy! This has been a peeve of mine since moving here 10 years ago. But, who says it is the county that needs to change it? Maybe it is, I don't know. But, how about the athletic association doing something! Or individual car owners! Maybe street parking for compact cars only! JUST MOVE THOSE HUGE ASSED VEHICLES OFF THE STREET! In my dreams, I am driving down Key Deer and I take out all those vans and pickups. Good thing I am not a sleepwalker.
4
Foreclosures...HA, HA, HA, HA! Get real folks. Thanks for the laugh, though. I needed it.
Monday
May 3
2004
Car wreck on Bigpinekey.comAm I the only one who thinks that the angle parking in front of the ball park is dangerous? Am I the only one who notices that all cars cross the center line when passing the park to avoid hitting anyone? Must we have an accident there for the county to change the parking arrangement to only parallel parking?
3

I sure am glad that they fixed all those big pot holes on Key Deer Blvd last year. I want to thank the public works dept. My old car used to rattle so bad on that road that my false teeth would clatter where I sounded like a castanet in a mariachi band.

3

Islam is not a strong enough religion to stand the truth. That is why there is so much misinformation, fabricated photos and outright lies on the Arab news media.

Sunday
May 2
2004

RE:“Can't talk about God in school.” The writer’s concern is answered by the fear that any religion could unduly influence our government and we could be left with a government like Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan--that has no separation of church and state. Can’t you see that, or has faith clouded your politics?

2 WINN DIXIE typical shopping adventure. Friday afternoon. I arrive at the Winn Dixie and two patrol cars are parked at either entrance. I walk up the ramp and Socorro the Nicaraguan lady cart-pusher is coming out the door. I tease her and ask her if the cops are there for her? She tells me, "no." As I peer into the back of the patrol car I see a bushy haired young black lad with his hands behind his back. So I go to the meat dept. where I find the marked down sausages usually $2.99 they have the $2.00 off sticker on them. Wow, what a score--99 cents. I'm standing in the check out line when this girl walks up behind me holding a bottle of isopropyl alcohol. I look at her and say, "your not going to drink that are you?" She laughs and says, "No, it's for my brother who is performing surgery on himself. He's removing a mole himself." I ask if he has ever done this before? She says,  "No, but he has watched his father do it." I remark how nice not being able to afford a doctor. I say to the girl and the cashier "What is wrong with this picture? I am buying near rotten meat, the cashier says she does too; and the girl with the alcohol, the cashier and I burst into laughter.

Today I worked mixing stucco on the Island. The lady we were working for has a mentally challenged son of approximately 40 years. I am noticing how he is intently painting a 4x4 the purplest of purple paint. As he is so intent and contented at the same time; and am reminded and encouraged by his actions, and think of these bickering postings and discontentment and wonder why?  Gotta love BIG PINE.
2
Yes, I do remember the Barometer when it was a community newspaper, now it is just a penny saver type paper. Too many "my wonderful wife stories." 
2

The longest receipt award goes to Sears. For one item the receipt is over two feet long. It’s a good thing I didn’t buy two things.

Saturday
May 1
2004
May Day on Bigpinekey.com
 

May Day. Workers Unite!

1 Welcome home Mike Cody. And  a big thank you!
1 And what made you think its the New Yorkers complaining?
1 RE: BUNCH OF BITCHES. How eloquent. Curiosity has got the better of me, you say you've retired at the age of 40. My you must be savvy. Is this after many hard years of labor, a military retirement or due to Mummy an Da Da handing it to you upon a silver platter? Now that i've won you over... HEY BITCH I'm 45 years old and haven't got a pot to piss in, but I got an idea to open an eco-lodge in CENTRAL AMERICA and cater to whiney-ass Americans. Whilst you charge them for their little escape, Ive got the land, just don't have the assessets to fire off the rest of the project. Since you've done so well for yourself, how about considering my proposition? Shooting from the hip pardner? Or are you chicken shit like most?
1 Long-winded Tome click here
1 My family and I recently visited Big Pine Key. What a wonderful place to visit. Kudos to two places on your key that I must mention. No Name Pub. They definitely have the best pizza that I have ever tasted. They don't even begin to compare to the "pies" I have tasted in Chicago. Great atmosphere, great people, great wait staff. Also, Old Wooden Bridge Fishing Camp. Mark, the owner, was absolutely the most wonderful guide. If anyone is looking for fishing charters, I suggest you visit him before checking with anyone in the area. I hated to leave - but I shall return next year.
PS. Does anyone know of a good realtor specializing in foreclosures in your area that I could contact?
1 30mph speed sign on Bigpinekey.com
A
bout going 35 down key deer... I know someone who was going a few miles over the posted speed limit  and got a speeding ticket of over a hundred dollars so I will take my chances with the yahoos that want to tailgate and save my hard earn money and go the posted speed 30. P.S. and anyway it's the right thing to do!!!
1 OK San Diego people... So you don't like our tattooed local yokels who don't brush or floss and who pick their teeth at the dinner table. You go online to kudos and whiners but don't like the whines. You don't like to do the speed limit either. You local wanna-be's just moved here and already are telling the rest of us how we should live and think and that we should be deluded in euphoria for no reason. Sounds like you don't know how to think for yourself. All that deeply entrenched idealistic and humanitarian rhetoric about not wanting to kill animals or toothless bums is so shallow and a poor excuse for being a nuisance on the road.... Lots of time on your hands, nowhere to go, nothing to do except rubber neck at the local color and irritate other drivers around you who actually do have somewhere to go... I think it is you who should sell out, cash in and go back to San Diego.

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