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Wednesday August 31,
2005 |
The
illegal alien problem can be
easily fixed. All we have to do is make the bleeding heart right wingers
house them, feed them, cloth them, raise their mutants, and put them to work
building a big boat to get them back to wherever they came from. Oops, I
forgot, sterilize them too! |
| Moondogs. I hope we don't have one our famous Labor
Day hurricanes and the band can play. I can't take much more wind. |
 As the general
contractor for the Habitat Shutter Program let me say that our
procedure is to install the tracks for the panel shutters and actually
install the panels only on one window. This is due to the fact that the
building inspector may have many other inspections on other projects and may
take a few days to actually perform the final inspection. I'm quite certain
that the great majority of people do not want to live in a completely
shuttered home while waiting for the inspector to arrive. It's bad enough
when we are actually under a hurricane watch.
The actual panel installation should be very easy, certainly no challenge
for a young adult. In all cases building permits have been issued by the
governing body (city or county) and all installations have to be signed-off
by the appropriate inspector. This also includes the sign-off of the
insurance letter that allows the homeowner to receive a significant discount
on their windstorm insurance.
Mr. Loewy was instrumental in obtaining this very significant grant for
free shutters and this community should be very grateful as this is one of
the few areas to participate in this program. As the saying goes "No good
deed goes unpunished." |
 OK, I say we
track and send back all of the Illegal Aliens. Perhaps we can
attract them to eat the deadly rhubarb plant. On the other hand: Believe
me, I cannot believe our government hands out what they do to these
people. Could we not spend some money to try to help our own country
without inviting everyone else from another country in and giving them
free medical? (You would not believe what I pay monthly on catastrophic
only benefits.) I believe in helping others, but when our own country
cannot support itself, it is time to sit back and reconsider what we can
do to cut to the chase. Send them back!
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| Moondogs do Picnic Island. We can't wait for
Saturday. Let's party. I'm ready. |
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Could someone
please describe Art, the fellow whose houseboat sunk? Is he the fellow
who used to ride his bike all over from Summerland to Big Pine, with long
light colored hair and rather thin build? Well Art, no hard feelings, but
it's time to clean up your mess over there in Pine Channel and start
looking for a nice place in the Avenues. One less live aboard!
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 Ed
Swift v. MTV. The shoe is on the other foot now. If you've ever lived in
Old Town you know how irritating it is to have the Conch Train's loud
speakers pointing at you and your house. We can't sit on our front porch
because of that. For this reason there have been suits against them for
years. Now when it's in Mr. Swift's own backyard he finally knows what it's
like to be in the spotlight (pun intended). |
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To the person crying about the
liveaboards. Don't be upset because you had to put money into your
house and have to pay the electric bill. You increased the value of your
house and will recoup the money. A liveaboard owner will not get the value
of their houseboat returned the way you will however he probably won't
complain when you bank the huge check from your house sale. The Keys are a
special place where we live and let live. Complain to the FWC about
pulling the vessels from their graves don't force others that are living
and maintaining their boats to jump thru hoops because you had to work on
your own house. Be a grown up. Worry about your own. Welcome to the land
of freedom. Even for the people in the lower economic levels. Whining is
not allowed.
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I would like to see a boat poker run from Big
Pine to maybe Key West, or Geiger Key Marina on a Sunday. They have a
killer barbecue outdoors every Sunday and you can tie up to the dock.
Sometimes it gets a little boring sitting at picnic
island and drinking beer, especially if the women are not taking their
clothes off. If anyone is interested let's try to get something going. I
don't want to go to key Biscayne or Islamorada as one person suggested. I
do not live there. Let's get something local going.
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Dear Completely in Love. What's up with
someone who recognizes that they are being fed a load of crap and refuses
to find better territory?
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I was wondering why the ad about Diana Harris and
Tom Stump was put on and than taken off? Is there something wrong with
offering a reward for new information to two unsolved cases. There is
no evidence that the killers have been caught. Both cases are still
opened. I can send proof of this to you if needed. I am the daughter of
Diana. Her case was reinvestigated as a homicide in 1995 and has remained
opened since.
(Ed: After checking with the Sheriff, our investigative dept. found
that there was no guarantee of reward and no bond had been taken out that
they were aware of. Plus we're not comfortable posting murder stuff. We
prefer to leave that to our law enforcement pros. Old murder
investigations are way over our heads. We are sorry for your loss,
but this forum is not intended for that purpose.)
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Re:5 times the
number of average people showed up to support President
Bush (incorrect).
Could it be because they are all from Texas? Duh.
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 I am the
surveyor of record for the Habitat for Humanity program for
affordable housing. I was involved in the program since its inception
including wetland delineation, the method used to actually determine the
location of wetlands, if any.
A certified biologist visited the site and staked out the areas that were
wetlands and these areas were then surveyed by my firm and shown on the map
of the site. Somehow, over a year after this process, the Corps again
visited the site and "found" new wetlands. These areas coincidentally seemed
to be in areas where trailers, concrete, cesspits and other man made
improvements existed and had been removed. The Corps would not listen to
reason as to the creation of these manmade wetlands and insanely insisted on
mitigation.
Anyone who thinks that the current residents at The Landing will reap
fabulous rewards due to the increase in value is obviously totally
uneducated as to how the program actually works. Could it be that there is a
bit of "sour grapes"? |
| My heart
goes out to the people in New Orleans and Biloxi. The news makes me
just cry. I wanted to load up and go out there and help, but they say they
need donations instead. Come on people, let's help out our fellow Americans.
They need us. |
| Dear Edwina: To completely in love. Do you mean that
he won't "keep" you--as in support you? Or do you mean that he's willing to
let you go? Does he say he loves you in the throes of passion or at other
times. Do you have to drag it out of him? I need this information in order
to give you the correct advice. |
Live Cameras
- PanCanal.com The Panama canal's two entrances were designed to
be out of cannon range from attacking ships. When it was built, the Wright
Brothers had just made their first flight and no one really took them
seriously, yet.
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Why is it people
complain about having tourists and tourist facilities in a tourist
town? For most of us, that's our bread and butter. Whoever made the
comment about Ed Swift's lawsuit against MTV clearly doesn't care about
the working people of the Keys. Ed and his partners run a very
professional, caring company. The majority of their employees have worked
for them for many, many years. The Conch Train and Trolleys were here
long before the whiners who complain about them. Guess what, you can't
buy a house in a tourist town and then expect everyone to change their way
of life because you've arrived. HTA cares about their employees. They
love Key West and don't want to see it turned into a town where the
"little people" are driven out. They strive to provide affordable housing
for their employees and others. I would love to see what this person
would say if MTV set up shop next door to him/her and floodlit their
neighborhood. Don't believe what a few ignorant people say about Ed Swift
and his partners. You have no idea how much they give to Key West and the
Keys because they don't brag about it. They just do it.
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| This Cindy Sheehan thing is a bunch
of BS. Just another media bandwagon story to try and blow completely out of
proportion. Remember "Wag the Dog"? This one's the fallen war hero's Mom.
Maybe they'll come out with a theme song and a rubber bra. |
As I drive to work in Big Pine Key, I marvel at the way the
collection of sunken boats,
just laying in the sun, is being maintained for the tourists. More junk
boats is what we need. Can the USCG send more or shall we wait until
"Season" for the bums to come back from following the scum?
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I don't know who told Art to leave Key Deer
Grill the day he lost everything. I do know that that person should be
fired. Capt. Dan, please find out who was that cruel; and remove him/
her.
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If any of you bleeding heart liberals still
think that the justice system is racist look at the pictures from
new Orleans. All the pictures of looters are black! That's why they are
the bigger jail population because they commit the most crime. Not all
blacks are bad, but a far greater number than whites. It isn't racist it's
fact.
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After seeing the Gulf Coast I hope all of
you will learn and get out when a category 4 hurricane is coming.
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I was talking to my wife at the Tiki Bar and saying I wanted to watch the
program about Frank Lloyd Wright
tonight. A bar fly sitting next to me said, "I knew that Dude, he was a
bartender at Schooners. Belch!
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I should've sent this in a long time ago,
I didn't realize we could send in videos. Hey, let me see the general
consensus on this very sweet clip. I'm sure many of you have seen it.
(Ed: I did it once, but can't figure out how I did it. I've been trying
for two days to do it again. Does anyone know how to get a Windows Media
video file to a HTML site?) |
Kosovo A great
music video put together by our troops over there sung to the tune of
Kokomo by the Beachboys.
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Brad Fresharra is alleged to be the new owner of the Looe Key Tiki
Bar. If he is not a millionaire, he sure does have a "million-dollar
smile!"
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| Cindy Sheehan has not slapped any idea of
moral cause "in the face". War is negative energy being fed by evil and
greed. We as evolved humans should have enough spiritual maturity to never
entertain the idea of war again. War is murder, primitive, and evil. I
invite all Bush ass-kissers to volunteer for an Iraqi tour of duty. Our
military needs to be right here in the USA protecting our own country,
patrolling our own borders; not cleaning out the filthy Middle East
cesspools of inhumanity. |
| Hurricane Katrina. Where's the National Guard? They
should be there. Are they all in Iraq? |
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Re: Who
bought Looe Key Reef Resort?
Some one from Quebec, of course, eh!
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I looked at the personal ad in the classifieds
that someone wrote in about. I have to agree with the person who
commented about it and take my hat off to that guy. It says what he wants
and is very up front. As he said in the ad, "Why beat around the bush?".
I wish everyone was that bold and truthful. No BS in that ad.
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 Did you hear
some of the news announcers talking to Mr. "Bowdrow" about "Meltaire,
La"? The map was of Metairie and I'm guessing Mr. Boudreaux was
biting his tongue. That's almost as good as the other announcer talking
to a senator from Mississippi about the "Redneck Riviera". The senator
didn't bite his tongue, he said "we call it the Gulf Coast".
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Re: Atheist. I'm an atheist too. Swear to GOD.
Let's get together some time and have a prayer meeting.
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The person praising Waterless Car Wash is 100%
right. A coworker of mine turned me onto her and my car looks like I
bought it yesterday. Laurie does a great job and it has to be tough
work. She will be in that direct sun all day and just keeps going. She
does a great job and is much less money than the other local car
detailers. Thanks Laurie. Your hard work makes me look good.
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I heard that the Tiki Bar sold. Rumor has it that a French guy bought
it. The other rumor I heard is that they are going to make it into a
clothing optional pool and bar. I also heard that they are going to rent the
rooms by the hour instead of the night. I can't wait to see what going down
on a dive trip is going to be like. Tell me it's so. Can anyone verify
these rumors? |
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Wednesday August 31, 2005 |
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Tuesday August 30, 2005 |
| The Moondogs will be at Picnic Island this Labor Day
weekend September 4, Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and all are welcome to come and
party with us.
The boat the band will be on needs 4 1/2 feet of water so if you like to
hear the Moondogs play try to get close and raft up to us. We will have beer
and and lots of ice for making frozen drinks like strawberry daiquiris, piňa
coladas and margarita mixers so bring your favorite bottle of alcohol and we
will make your frozen drink. The kids had there party on the 4th of July;
now its time for the adults to have their party.
Check back with Bigpinekey.com this Saturday for more information.
weather report or call Rick for more info MetroPCS at The Phone Depot
305-896-0650. You all have a safe weekend. |
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Re: Lost Dog. Near the Flea Market.
We are missing a small reddish brown dog, dachshund/retriever mix. Her
name is "Roxanne." If found, please contact Michelle at 954-701-8696.
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| We lost another very special Keys
resident from cancer. Dean Moorcroft of Ramrod Key died early
Sunday morning. Dean and her beloved husband, Peter, could often be seen
walking their Greyhounds on Ramrod. A tall, elegant lady who knew
everyone and was loved by all who knew her. A memorial service will be
held on Wednesday, Aug 31, at 1PM at Dean-Lopez on Big Pine Key. Our
dear friend Dean will be missed. "...and flights of angels sing thee to
thy rest." |
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Dear Edwina: What's up with someone
that you're completely in love with. Who tells you that they love you
back, but they don't want to keep you. It sounds like a load of crap,
right? Help.
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Who bought Looe Key Reef Resort & Tiki Bar? I heard it sold for
almost $6 mil. |
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The guy that is looking to "hook up" with a
Key's lady is likely to catch something he doesn't want; and I don't mean
a Grunt. Hey, there may be a potential song forming here.
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Cindy Sheehan isn't my voice, and
never will be. Her son signed up for the military, he wasn't forced to,
he wasn't drafted. When you do that you know there's a possibility you
could go to war; and there's a possibility of death. She has no dignity
and self respect for herself or her son's wishes. He fought for his
country, and died for it. I'm sure if he was alive he would not agree
with his mother's whiny miserable attitude, and her little camp-out that
has turned into a 3 ring circus. Yes I'm sorry she lost her son, its a
terrible thing, but that's the job he chose, with its own inherent risks.
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| I don't care how many people take advantage of Cindy
Sheehan as long as they get the message out that the war is the wrong
war in the wrong country for the wrong reasons. |
| It's a sad week. Martha's of Key West
and is closing their doors. What are they thinking? Everyone loved that
place and now they are putting up more condos. Just what we don't need. |
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The nice thing about being senile is you can hide your own Easter
eggs. |
In answer to the letter about illegal aliens
receiving food stamps, free lunches, free medical care, etc. Oh, yes,
they certainly do receive these things--no questions asked. They do not
have to prove legal status to receive benefits. Medical personnel are not
allowed to ask. Haven't you heard about all these states giving illegal
alien children resident-status tuition at their universities?
Legal American children from another state must
pay non-residential tuition. Here in Georgia, taxpayer money is used to
put on health fairs and job fairs for illegal aliens only! Babies are
delivered free and, in most cases, the parents are given car seats
to take the babies home. My daughter is an RN at an health department,
she has had parents come back when the babies outgrow the little carriers
and demand larger car seats. Not only that, but taxpayer money is
used to provide an interpreter for those that can't (or won't) speak
English. Full time interpreters that don't do anything else except sit in
a chair until they are needed. Your tax money at work. Get your head out
of the sand and know what is going on around you.
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Cindy Sheehan speaks for me. She is the corner stone of the anti-war
movement in this country. We need to be heard. That's how protests usually
start; with one determined person. |
| Will the storm debris be picked up? |
| Re: Boat poker runs: The Florida
Powerboat Club holds one starting in Biscayne Bay and heading to Key West.
Not sure where the stops are. I think it's a spring event. I think Holiday
Isle also has one more local, not as much distance to cover. |
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Cindy Sheehan does not speak for me.
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Nice, there are a lot of new things on
the website since I cane last. I just wanted to say, though, why isn't
Marc Kresser on the sex offender list?
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Free Ad: I recently had my truck cleaned by the "Waterless Car Wash
System." The truck looks great, she even came out the day after Katrina.
That's what I call customer service. If your interested in having your
vehicle cleaned this way, make the call. (305) 923-1245 |
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I thank God every day, that I'm an
atheist.
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| I heard a rumor that someone had stolen "Ugh" from
in front of the cow palace, but I saw him driving his Red Mercedes so it
must not be true. |
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Recent
photos of Cindy Sheehan show a smiling individual who is obviously
enjoying her newfound attention and fame. Too bad her misplaced grief over
the loss of her son has caused her to cheapen his memory and slap the face
of our other men and women in service to our country all for her personal
“15 minutes of fame.” (Stand-by for a book or movie deal) She has become a
less than credible individual who is simply being used by too many people
with their own agendas and axes to grind. Now the so called ‘Reverend’ Al
Sharpton has shown up to put his face on the national news and typically
grab a piece of the action for himself. That is the last of her
credibility. |
What happened to the nice Eden Pines Colony sign? is anyone going to
fix it? That is a nice sign. |
| Re: Boat poker runs: It sounds like a
fun thing. Where would the stops be? I think the run should be designed with
the small boater in mind so more of us could participate. Maybe we could
have it at different peoples' canal homes and end at Parrotdise.
BigPineKey.com could publish a chart of the canals and the various stops. |
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Here a couple of links that people may be interested
in to stay on top of issues, storms and such:
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| Cindy Sheehan has a lot of
supporters, so I would say she speaks for more than herself. We are sick of
this oily war, and even sicker of yellow-bellied Bushwack. He's not man
enough to admit his failures. Hmmm, maybe that's because he cannot hold a
thought long enough to form a complete sentence. |
Sometimes, when you cry, no one sees your tears.
Sometimes, when you’re worried, no one sees your pain.
Sometimes, when you’re happy, no one sees your smile.
But, break wind just one time... |
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Re: The whiner whining about the front entrance
and the duplexes at Port Pine Heights. What's so awful about
either? Go back to New Jersey.
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| Re: Comcast Up and running Before
Bellsouth. Another Delusional Comcast person maybe? Bellsouth never went
down! Face it, Comcast is the worse service you can get.Whether it be TV or
broadband. Death to Comcast! |
 I
say get rid of all those liveaboards be they sailboaters, engine
powered, and most especially, the home made pieces of junk whose owners
pollute the surrounding waters with sewage and garbage. Two years ago my
neighbor and I were forced to install $20,000 aerobic treatment plants
because there was no County documentation of my new septic system. Now
I'm spending $78 a month in electric to run the darn thing. And, oh yes,
my house hasn't floated into the power lines either. Find a legal dockage
freeloaders!
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Cindy Sheehan was joined by Martin Sheen and
Al Sharpton near Crawford TX this weekend. Their well-funded protest
provided catered food, several 15 passenger vans to carry their supporters
to and from town, and plenty of national media coverage. The "You Don't
Speak For Me, Cindy" gathering, also in Crawford, had no funding, vans,
food or celebrities, but 5 times the number of average people showed up to
support President Bush. Somehow the national media missed that one.
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| I just
heard on the radio that Ed Swift filed a law suite against MTV. He
said the reality show is going to be a nuisance. He's in fear of his family
being filmed and his privacy invaded. Mr Swift, the biggest nusiance in
this town is your trolly cars and trains. |
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If engine manufacturers designed an aircraft. |
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Panama Canal: There are two sets
of locks not just two locks. |
| We lost another very special Keys resident from cancer --
Dean Moorcroft of Ramrod Key died early Sunday morning. Dean and her beloved
husband, Peter, could often be seen walking their Greyhounds on Ramrod -- a
tall, elegant lady who knew everyone and was loved by all who knew her. A
memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Aug 31, at 1PM at Dean-Lopez on
Big Pine Key. Our dear friend Dean will be missed. "...and flights of angels
sing thee to thy rest." |
 ESL teachers
are teachers who teach "English as a SECOND Language". Every school requires
ESL teachers and this is an added burden of expense to our school taxes.
Classes are overcrowded, some cities cannot build new schools fast enough to
keep up with the daily influx of illegals and immigrants. Stores cater to
illegals by using Spanish signs and Spanish overhead announcements. Yes,
Medicare and Medicaid pick up the unpaid illegals medical tabs to the tune
of hundreds of millions per year. INS is a joke. I want a bumper sticker
that says "Welcome to America, now speak ENGLISH." |
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The day that Art was plucked out of the water
after his boat sank and he nearly drowned, he went to the Key Deer to have
a beer and was told to leave and not come back because he didn't have
money to tip.
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Tuesday August 30, 2005 |
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Monday August 29, 2005 |
 I
commend the person or persons who are trying to make the entrances of
Port Pine Heights look better. They really need it. Thank you. It's been
a long time coming. Keep up the good work. |
| Extreme kudos to Keys Energy System and Comcast.
Most of Big Pine had power and cable though the whole thing. I also would
like to thank the Ed for the lovely girl extruding Easter eggs, keep em'
coming. |
| Vote for your favorite ad.
Advertising Week Voting : Home |
| Those of us
who live in the Keys are all too familiar with hurricanes. Recently
we’ve had Dennis and the surprise visit by Katrina. Now however, Katrina is
going to deliver a devastating blow to the New Orleans area. We can be
thankful that a storm of that magnitude has spared the Keys since the Labor
Day storm of ‘35. There would be little or nothing left. I think we should
all be grateful that we have been spared and the many thousands now in harms
way will find safe harbor and hope Katrina’s devastation is somehow
minimized. Louisiana, you’re in our thoughts and prayers tonight. |
Yes. If you drink Pepsi and work at Coca Cola they will fire you.
If you get caught, that is.
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Looks like we survived another one. Mother
Nature's big blow. Good Luck Louisiana, this one is going to be big!
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For you hurricane fans:
Gulf Live: Beach Cam Central
Gulf Shores Alabama
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| Comcast did well this time. They were
up and running before Bell South. That was a surprise! |
 Coastal Warning
Display Signals can be seen at following address.
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/cwd.htm |
| Port Pine Heights. Just get rid of the awful
entrance signs and we'll be okay. And those awful duplexes. |
| To the woman (Jane Bell) who walks up
and down Key Deer blvd. picking up trash. Kudos to her. We'd be up to our
necks in trash if it wasn't for her. Does she do it for the exercise or just
because she cares. I commend her. |
| Cindy Sheehan is the voice of
herself. Not anyone else. |
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Somebody told me that a Chicago band called
"Montana and the Breast Snatchers" is playing at the Green Parrot in
October. Anybody ever hear of them? Are they any good?
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What the heck was going on at the Tiki Saturday night? There were more
bare boobs shown than on a Girls Gone Wild video, not that I am
complaining or anything.
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Has anyone seen the personal ad on here where the guy
comes right out and says he's looking to hook up? I got to take my
hat off to him. True honesty and cajones to match it. If everyone
was that open and straight forward the whole dating game would be a
breeze. I hope he has gotten a lot of good response.
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This months new administration mantra is that "the
insurgency can be beaten only politically, by the success of Iraq's new
government." Can it be true that we've finally figured that bullets and
bombs can't solve every problem facing us? |
 To
the big tease who is accusing Kathy and Larry Sullivan of abandoning
their pet cat: If you are talking about Sophie, our cat of 18 years; she
died just before we moved. We buried her in our side yard. If you are
talking about Scotty, who was a feral cat that hung around our house before
and after we moved to and from Big Pine. This is how ugly rumors get
started. Get your facts straight, big tease, before you go accusing people
of abandoning their pets.
P.S. As I read some of your e-mails, I am reminded of a bunch of drunken
sailors who spout any old myths or lies that come off the top of their
heads. I read some of you trying to write rationally and intelligently to
these drunken, ignoramuses, citing facts and reason…don’t bother, it doesn’t
help, leave them to their misery and ignorance; they will get theirs.
Believe me. They will get theirs. Ignorance is not bliss! |
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Had a great time with Kiss Army on
Friday night and thought I would see some postings about it. Everyone was
out of their seats and they rocked the House!
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So far as I know fire ants survive floods by floating in big piles
of ants, because that's one of the reasons the news reporters give for
people not to go wading.
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Storm Flags: One red pennant is a small
craft advisory. wind up to 33 knots
Two red pennants are a gale warning. 34 to 47 knots
One red square flag with a black square center is a
storm warning 48 knots and above
Two red square flags with black centers indicate a
hurricane with winds above 64 knots
Note: Only tropical cyclones are given the two square
flag designation
Source: Chapman's, Piloting
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| Darren Bell: This man did not
intentionally set out that fateful day to commit murder. His reckless
stupidity resulted in the killing of a woman. How does anyone know the
remorse that Darren feels? Just because the woman had children does not
automatically elevate her status to sainthood. She was an innocent victim,
(God bless her.) This is a terrible tragedy. No offense intended, but when a
man is killed, why doesn't everyone whine that he was a "daddy"? |
August full moon |
| I would like to educate the person who claims that
illegal immigrants "do not" receive free school lunch, food stamps, and
free medical. I personally know an extended family of immigrants (about 70
in one family) whose children get free lunch, some receive food stamps, and
any county hospital cannot turn down a patient, illegal or not.
The pregnant illegal gives birth in the US county hospitals for free
because they rarely marry, (or if they do marry it is in Mexico) everything
is in the father's name, and the Prego has nothing in her maiden name. Thus,
no one to bill for services. The county hospital is constantly crawling with
illegals. Birth after birth, after birth! I called the school free-lunch
program director who told me it did not matter if a student was illegal. The
only qualification for free lunch was how many were in the household. I
personally know an illegal family who owns a new 3,000 s/f home and receives
free lunch for their children. I know of others as well. I feel the free
lunches should go to American's first. Medicaid and Medicare take care of
the illegals, yet many Americans who work hard every day cannot afford
medical insurance. The illegals are bleeding our system dry. If the INS were
doing such a fabulous job enforcing the law, why is America filled with
illegals? Duh! Why does every school require ESL(?) teachers? Take Spanish
lessons because the US Constitution will soon be rewritten in Spanish. |
Are there any boat poker runs here locally? |
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Sorry the Storm turned on the Keys. Wish I was
there to help. Art, I am truly sorry for your loss, but you are in
good hands with Capt. Dan and the Big Pine crew. I miss you all.
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| Hello there, Capt. Dan. I haven't seen you on for
awhile. I hope all is well with you and hope you enjoy the summer. |
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Monday August 29, 2005 |
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Sunday August 28, 2005 |
Do the fire ants drown when my yard floods? I've looked for them up
the sides of trees, but don't see any that might have climbed to safety.
That would be a real nice benefit of Katrina. I saw a land crab swimming
underwater. I didn't know they could hold their breath. |
| Cindy Sheehan. It appears that she is becoming the
rallying point for the growing anti-war protest regardless of what she says.
All movements look for a rallying point and I think she is the Iraqi war's. |
| Hunter Thompson and I have done so many of the same
thing except he was brilliant and I'm dull. |
Sailors. Rule Number One: always lower your sails when a hurricane
approaches.
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| To the person that said that someone was too harsh on
Darren Bell, since he "allegedly" did not realize his
license was suspended. I'm just perplexed by the ignorance that you directed
towards whoever you think is inaccurately portraying this crime of his. The
suspended license charge was an "add-on" charge that paled in comparison to
his murdering of the woman that fateful Sunday afternoon.
Yes, it was witnessed by many. His actions were not remotely an accident
based on what he did behind the wheel. Four children are motherless and
injured. Yep. You're right. Drop the suspended license charge.
Bell will still get a small
percentage of what justice he deserves. |
The sound that a gecko makes is not unlike the sound that a cat makes
when it scratches itself. Chsk, chsk, chsk. |
| Immigration. One out of eight people born in Mexico
now live in the United States. And you don't think we need to do anything
about immigration? |
| Remember when W/D was opened 24 hours a day? You'd
go in there in the night and there wasn't a soul in sight. Corporate didn't
know that BPK only has a few thousand people and we go to bed by 10pm. |
|
 (Ed: Does
anyone know what flag to raise for a tropical storm warning? Gale? We know
what flags to raise for a hurricane, but the others elude us. The
combinations available are made from two square flags and two pennants.
We've tried to find a list on USCG sites, but can't.) |
Louisiana Hurricane Cams:
Can you even imagine getting hit with a Category 5 hurricane?
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Four religious truths:
1. Muslims do not recognize Jews as God's chosen people.
2. Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
3. Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian
World.
4. Baptists do not recognize each other at Hooters. |
Hot damn, it's almost poker run! Hurry get the bitching done early.
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| I would like to educate the person who thinks illegal
immigrants get free lunches, free medical, food stamps. This is totally
false! If you are illegal in this country you are not entitled to any of
those things because you run the risk of deportation by applying for
anything you mentioned. If an American citizen sponsors any immigrant they
have to sign an affidavit swearing that they are able to support their
relative or spouse and can never receive public assistance.
The only group that is entitled to free housing, food stamps, medical
services are the Cubans because they come form a communist country. Here is
a link to the INS read for yourself. Look at the forms. Please stop
spreading false rumors and turning people against one another with your
lies. Teachers are under paid and under appreciated in this country. We need
to pay them what they are worth and stop looking for excuses. Let's cut the
President's wasteful expenses first.
USCIS Internet Home Page |
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Support Cindy Sheenan. She is the voice for
all of us.
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Pat Robertson and his 700 Club is the Christian equivalent of Al Queda.
Both are religious extremists distorting good for evil. |
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Just don't take all the debris to the
Sugarloaf School. They need a break from the stench. The field/park
needs to be started.
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Dear Editor, Please type all comments in the
same size font. It is difficult to read the smaller print size.
(Ed: All print is 10 point Verdana with some italics and bold
highlights.) |
Did you know that the Panama Canal is East of Florida and runs
north and south and only has two locks that are filled and emptied by
gravity--there are no pumps? |
| My BellSouth internet rocks. even though I had to
switch to laptop and dialup, but it worked! So did my Direct TV dish (so
much for those lies Comcast pays big bucks to advertise). And look here,
those of you screaming on Biz-Baz about your neighbors stuff and the
sailboats breaking free get over it. We survived a hurricane that was not
forecast to come here. Nobody was ready for it. There is something to
be learned here. When the county says "evacuate" get ready for a party;
when they say "stay put" run like hell! |
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Did anyone notice that you have
Friday, August 25,
2005. I’m pretty sure it’s supposed to be Friday, August 26,
2005. |
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I hope everybody is ok from the hurricane. Hi,
Art, sorry about your boat and belongings, I miss you. Paradise Petroleum,
sorry about you getting robbed. I miss you guys. I will be back one day.
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Sunday August 28, 2005 |
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Friday August 25, 2005 |
Katrina Update: 2:25pm. We, here at the Big Pine weather service have
downgraded the Web Cam flag to a gale warning. |
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I could use some part-time help for hurricane cleanup in yards and
businesses. Call 304-6682. |
The worst has passed. Thank God! It sure caught my family unprepared.
Our yard won't need watering anytime soon. |
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Best of
luck to all of you! (former Floridian now in Va.) |
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Abbey, the picture of the beautiful Easter Egg
donator will encourage the right wing Christian fanatics to go
elsewhere to spew there drivel.
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New
Blues Society Starts
this Sunday August 28th 7:30pm at the Big Pine House Of Music.
Blues Festival in January. |
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Hoo-Ah! |
Katrina Update: 11.52am |
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The electricity just went out. Bye! |
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Has anyone else noticed how slow the internet is? |
Katrina Update: 11:35am |
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Katrina is
now a Category 2
hurricane! |
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At 11:00am Katrina has gained strength and the winds are now 80mph
gusting to 90mph. |
 To the
person stating that the Key deer are not an endangered
species, you are truly showing
your ignorance. They are a subspecies of the Virginia
white-tailed deer (Odocoileus Virginianus Clavium), not found
anywhere else in the world. The term Clavium in their name
indicates the skull structure is different from that of mainland
white-tail, plus they have some other differences other than size. It is
theorized their ancestors were regular Virginia white-tailed deer, that
were stranded here, when the glaciers melted and formed these islands, but
they have evolved over that time into a true subspecies. Why don't you do
a little reading before making such absurd remarks?
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The
initials of the rock
group KISS do not
stand for "Knights In Service to Satan" (or Satin as you spelled it).
Check out Snopes.com for urban legends like this before spreading
this kind of bullcrap.
http://www.snopes.com/music/hidden/kiss.htm
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Marathon and Key West are at 99 percent strike possibility. Go
figure! |
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The moving away by the Sullivans, is Big Pine's loss. |
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Web Cam from Islam-arada. Refreshes every 5 seconds
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Dear Editor, Before you get bombarded by a mountain of e-mail condemning you
for posting "porn" on your site, I'd like to back you up. I love the
pictures you post next to everyone ramblings every day, and the message
board wouldn't really be the same without them. We constantly read them and
point out to the nonbelievers, "You don't see the Citizen's Voice publishing
that, do you?" (in a good way).
I proudly support your initiative to keep things fresh and funny, and
your fortitude to stand up to the whiny parents who claim, "kids might see
it." Believe me, if your kids are surfing the net, they've seen that,
and a whole lot more. This is just part of a larger problem we are facing in
society where the rules for everyone are dictated by the needs of
sheltering children from "offensive" material. Thusly, the responsible
adults that want to have some fun, play violent video games, watch
controversial movies in the theatre, and have funny pictures posted by
comments on Bigpinekey.com, all suffer.
Why should I have to go out of my way to purchase Grand Theft
Auto, just because you decided to have a kid, and can't control his
entertainment? Either way, Ed., please keep up the good work and try not to
let the whining get to you. There are plenty of us out here, every day, who
appreciate the time you put in. Long live the first amendment! |
Katrina Update: 10:45am |
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KW Rumor Hot line 809-1108 |
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Kudos to US1 radio. They're back doing the great storm coverage that
we need. |
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No power on Big Coppitt, but my
BellSouth account is still getting me on-line thru dial-up service. Death
to ComcASS. Long live BellSouth!
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The Greyhound bus is running. Are they kidding? Imagine going over a
bridge in one of those big things in a 70 mph wind gust? |
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Is the TV Cable out? We have satellite and it goes out every once in
a while, but comes back on within a couple of minutes. I like it. |
Sombrero Key, Buoy (smkf1)
Local Time: 10:10 AM EDT on August 26, 2005
Current Weather/Wave Observations Updated: 9:00 AM EDT on August 26,
2005
| Air Temperature |
77 °F / 25 °C |
| Humidity |
100 |
| Wind direction |
SSW (205 - 214 Degrees) |
| Wind Speed |
49.0 kts (56.4 mph / 90.7 km/h) |
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Turn your refrigerator to high and freeze water in case the
electricity goes out. |
Paradise Petroleum got robbed last night. The tables were turned. |
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Southernmost Point
Guest House, Key West Florida a crummy web cam, but you still can
see the storm. |
Tides for Big Pine Key,
Spanish Harbor starting with August 26, 2005.
Day High Tide Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Sunset Visible
F 26 High 2:16 AM 7:04 AM Rise 12:01 AM 57
26 Low 10:17 AM 7:50 PM Set 2:03 PM
26 High 4:15 PM
26 Low 8:59 PM
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Katrina Update: 9:40am |
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I am writing in regards to US1 Radio, I am very unhappy with their
new method of broadcasting. Back in the days of Georges the radio was our
life line to the real world. However with the new system every time we have
some strong winds their signal goes in and out. As we all know the winds
down here hardly ever blow, or at least that's what they sold US1 to
believe. Its sad that during this storm the cable company is more dependable
then our very own local information station. Please go back to the original
method and more reliable method of broadcasting. |
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I'm surprised to see you still have power, but
glad about it. Hang on!
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3-8" of rain are expected. it's 45 miles NNW of KW and only moving at
6mph towards the west. 75 mph sustained winds. |
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I'm surprised that the electric is still on. This storm is worse than
Hurricane Dennis was. My whole yard has 6" of water in it. |
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Maybe you can add a chat room to the site. At
times like this. It would be nice to know how people on the other side of
the island are doing.
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The Larson family in a 24 foot boat left Banana Bay Resort in
Marathon yesterday. They were heading up to Florida. they are missing and
the Coast Guard is looking for them. |
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Evacuation rule-of-thumb; when Jim Cantori
shows up, leave.
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Emergency Services and rumor control is not activated in the Keys.
This caught us by surprise. |
I wonder if the pedophile weatherman, Bill Kamal is tracking the storm from
jail? |
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Key Deer Blvd., in front of Winn Dixie, is completely flooded. Use
Wilder Road. |
Katrina Update: 9:10am |
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Allison Higgins' sailboat was one of the boats that were in Pine
channel and are now on the other side of the bridge. She is all right! |
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Oh, oh. What is up with
the porn on the site? I don't think it belongs here. Why did you post
that picture? But since she is there, an we name her Katrina? |
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Winds are Southwest to West. Answering that persons question about
the direction of hurricanes down here and their always being from the East. |
Never trust the weatherman! |
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Marathon Airport: One hanger and 11 aircraft damaged. |
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Expect 3-6" more rain is expected |
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Winds are steady 40mph gusting to about 70mph |
Katrine Update: 8:34am Hurricane Katrina is 50 miles NNW of Key west. |
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Authorities are requesting gawkers to stay home as conditions are
very dangerous. |
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Electric is out north to the 7 mile bridges. |
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A tornado damaged two homes in Marathon and some hangers at the
airport. |
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 We here at
Stand Up for Animals would like to take a few minutes to recognize
some outstanding members of our community for some much needed help.
A big thanks to John and Gigi Harrison of
Dot Palm Inc. who removed a large limb from the roof of the shelter, free
of charge. We owe another debt of gratitude to Rico of Time Out magazine
and Susan of Big Pine liquors, who provide free advertising space for us
-- that means we get them into good homes that much more quickly! All of
us here at Stand Up for Animals are grateful for your contributions --
most especially, of course, the animals!
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| Two sailboats hit the tie line at North
Pine Channel this morning. |
| Now Hiring. I have been authorized to announce that
we are now hiring for all positions, including management at W/D. If you
need employment or know someone who does, we will help direct you in our
store through the employment process. Come help us make a difference! Thank
you for all of your patience we really are trying to keep you satisfied.
Dave Irick Asst. Mgr. Night Shift. |
| I wish I'd paid more attention to the impending
hurricane. I've got water coming in my windows. I shudda shuttered. |
Has anyone seen this women? Diana Harris, she worked at the No Name Pub in
the summer of 1981. |
It always amazes me how quickly people are to jump
to conclusions without knowing all the facts. Darren Bell was not
knowingly driving on a suspended license when the accident occurred. He
did not knowingly have a suspended license while working at Little Palm.
Fact is the license was suspended in error and re-instated.
He did not pass several cars on the right the day
of the accident. Tragically someone died in the accident, but he did not
set out to hurt anyone that day. Those small minded people who attack
someone without knowing all the circumstances with their expletives
simply are displaying how ignorant they really are.
If you knew Darren, you would know how remorseful he is for what
happened that day. Why would you make such mean and hateful comments
about someone you don't even know, especially when you know nothing of
the circumstances that occurred on that day?
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Aren't they cute? |
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The band Kiss Army
will be playing a concert at the Big Pine House Of Music on Friday, August
26th, 2005. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7pm. Kiss Army is
The Only Kiss Tribute Band endorsed by the official Kiss Band. Ticket price
$10.( I just noticed the House of Music ad says the Kiss Army concert is
free. Our agreement with them states that we have to charge
$10 admission. I hope this doesn't create a problem. Thanks. [Ed: I'm sorry
I wrote that it was free. I apologize for any smashed dreams.]) |
The initials for the rock group
KISS
stands for “Knights In Service to Satin. If anyone cares. |
| I went to FishCutters for the first time last week.
The portions were huge "Fresh off the Boat", great service and the price was
right. It was very local friendly. Great people. I went back three times
since last week with my family. |
| Web Cam. Trying to see how
much Katrina is affecting you. Little breezy, some drops flying by the
lens. (8:48pm Thurs.) |
 Sea Beans,
also called drift seeds come from plants growing along tropical shores all
over the world. The seeds fall from the plants into the water and drift
with the currents until they wash up somewhere, sometimes thousands of miles
from their origin. They have an air pocket allowing them to float and some
are hard beans called “shinies” that can be polished to a nice luster.
Others have a softer covering and are called “corkies.” Look for them after
higher than normal tides along the shoreline. Wind, hurricane activity,
time of year and the gulf stream have a lot to do with the distribution of
the beans. In south Florida, September and October are the best months for
“beaning.” Tides leave a line of seaweed, tar, driftwood and trash. This
line is called a “wrack” and that’s where the beans can be found. |
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Pot roast recipe. I didn't care for the sweet
taste of the brown sugar or the barbeque sauce . I think I will stay with
my crock pot recipe of carrots, celery, spices, beef broth, meat,
mushrooms, green peppers, etc. Thanks anyway.
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Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.
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Re: My God's better than you God, Continued.
That born again Christian fanatic says he sins everyday. I don't sin
everyday or every week, for that matter. I must try harder to be good than
he does. |
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If a
911 operator has a heart attack, whom does he/she call? |
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Has anyone ever seen a fat woman eat? They are
never seen wolfing down copious quantities of food in public that would
be needed to maintain their girth. They must be closet eaters or air
plants.
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 In calling people
obese, you include children in that 20%. You must not be a parent or
you wouldn't talk the way you do. Something does need to be done; and
that is someone should put you in your place with your rude comments. I'd
like to see a photo of you to see just how perfect you really are? There
may be some things about you that others don't care for and find gross.
Please keep your inferior comments to your own household of probable
turncoats.
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Cindy Sheehan should move overseas and see
what is it like to live in another country, along with a discount for
therapy. Many of us have lost our sons in war. Some of us have relatives
that have been POW's in more than one war who, for years, were being
treated worst than some of us treat our animals. Years of darkness,
steamed eggplant for food, no communication with any human. These heroes
still live today, they love their country and support their troops. They
don't call their own President a terrorist. I give her condolence but
that's it. You're not my voice Cindy Sheehan. My voice speaks for my
heroes that are living and those that died for me. Those who support their
country not a voice against this wonderful country.
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I think Captain Tony was the first to look at a cow and want to
squeeze those dangly things.
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| On the subject of Key Deer: As much
as I hate to break the hearts of the misguided, the "Key Deer" are not an
"endangered species." In fact, it is of course a misplaced, runt version of
the Odocoileus virginianus, or white-tailed deer, an abundant species
of animal more common to the northern parts of America. You could say it has
been misplaced in the Keys like other weeds, i.e. Australian Pines. And, as
it is not native to the Keys it might be prudent to exterminate it as you
would a rat or cockroach, rather than attempting to propagate it with pipe
dreams and galvanized fencing. Oh, and heaven forbid you hit one after it
aimlessly walks in front of your vehicle! |
 Re: Aruba.
The majority of psychics are really good at finding people that will give
them money, not finding people. And whatever happened to that
TV super-scammer John Edward, the jerk who claimed he could talk to
the dead? If he ever spoke with my dear departed Grandmother, God rest
her soul, she would tell him to go screw himself.
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Do you know thy neighbor? Tom Noe from Ohio
purchased a home in the FL Keys. What did he use for money? Allegedly
money from the workman's comp fund. His wife's name is Bernadette. Are
they your neighbors? [mamarose7251@yahoo.com]
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| Was
yesterday's picture of the three Heifers taken at the Cow Palace? The
reason I ask is that I think I dated the middle one |
 BPK Funny Fridays...
(formerly Fridays With Mitch)
You ever got one thing to do all day but you just can't get yourself to do
it? "I gotta go to the post office ...but I'd probably have to put on pants.
They're only open until 5. I'm going to have to do that next week." -Jim
Gaffigan
I'm actually one of six kids, Catholic. You ever notice people from
big Catholic families, they always throw in that "Catholic" after the
number? Like if you didn't hear the "Catholic" part, you'd think, "Six
kids? His mother really likes sex." -Jim Gaffigan
It would be kinda embarrassing trying to explain what an appetizer is to
someone from a starving country, though. "Yeah the appetizer, that's the
food we eat before we have our food... No, no... you're thinking of
dessert, that's food we eat after we have our food." -Jim Gaffigan
I am single, I don't drink. It's kind of hard to get a woman buzzed when you
don't drink. You'll be like, "Yeah, I'll have a glass of water, you want a
shot of Jäger? You want eight of 'em?" -Jim Gaffigan
Frisbeetarianism
is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets
stuck. -George Carlin
If you can't beat them, arrange to have them beaten. -George Carlin
I was thinking about how people seem to read the Bible a whole lot more as
they get older; then it dawned on me... they're cramming for their final
exam. -George Carlin
The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time,
somewhere, someone said to themselves, "You know, I want to set those people
over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."
-George Carlin
Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity. -George Carlin
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick
boxing. -Emo Phillips
I love to go down to the schoolyard and watch all the little children jump
up and down and run around yelling and screaming. They don't know I'm only
using blanks. -Emo Phillips
I wonder what the most intelligent thing ever said was that started
with the word 'dude.' "Dude, these are isotopes." "Dude, we removed your
kidney. You're gonna be fine." "Dude, I am so stoked to win this Nobel
Prize." -Demetri Martin
I like to use 'I Can't Believe it's Not Butter' on my toast in the morning,
because sometimes when I eat breakfast, I like to be incredulous. "How was
breakfast?" "Unbelievable." -Demetri Martin |
Re: Who was the first person
to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things
here, and drink whatever comes out?" It was probably the same person
who saw an egg fall out of a chicken's azz and he screamed, "Hey, let's eat
that white thing that fell out of that bird's azz. I bet that'll be good!" |
| How do we
get in touch with Mr. Sailing lessons? That is something I have
always wanted to learn |
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Re: Bike path rocks. Get stoned on
the bike path.
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A
fairly well substantiated rumor has it that the old Montego Bay property
will once again see a bar/restaurant. Unfortunately it is also rumored that
Rob’s Island Grill will be relocated to fill the spot (possibly under a
different name). So the answer to the question is: No. The name of the
restaurant won’t be Cheesedick’s. That name is reserved for the owner. |
|
 To the person who
says that there is a reason that they do divorces behind closed doors.
You say it's for privacy. Believe me it has absolutely nothing to do with
privacy. The reason is that if the American public saw what went on behind
those closed doors they would be outraged. What goes on in there is akin to
rape. There will be no justice in their courtroom until the public sees what
is happening. If you don't want anyone to be a part of your divorce then
that's your choice. I just went through a divorce and would love for
everyone to see all the lies and deceit, and how that all powerful Judge
conducts her business. |
| For those who love to talk trash on this website.
What makes you any better than Suzie, Willie, or any of the others you are
talking trash about. Think about the last time you could call yourself
perfect. Probably can't remember, can you? Get off your high horse and
look into yourself. If you have to talk trash in writing instead of to
peoples faces I would say you are a hell of a lot worse person than anyone
you are talking shit about. Grow up. |
 One of
the news channels had a few people on talking about abortion issues.
The anti-abortion guest states that when a unborn baby needs surgery,
the mother is given anesthesia "in case" the baby may feel pain. Why
then would a baby undergoing an abortion (which by the way is brutal),
not feel pain? I would think that the brain would have to be developed
for the pain transmitters to work. Just think about it, any feedback?
Abortion is cruel, and inhumane. Read up on it, see
video on just how they remove that baby. How would you like it if
someone sucked your brains out, and broke up your bones, or injected
saline into your brain stem? Get the picture? Outlaw abortion.
Understand that with abortion being legal, it gives all the young girls
the "ok" to get pregnant and know they can go somewhere and "fix it". If
it is outlawed , then they should think twice about doing something they
shouldn't, because they will have no where to go but to mom and dad.
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Re: Vagina Monologues. We pity your poor
husband if you forced him to see that drivel. (Yes dear, of course dear.)
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Re: Heaven (and the title they put on my
thoughts) My God is Better than Your God. There was nothing in my thoughts
that constituted that kind of thought. There are no other Gods. There
is one God. Period. "Thou shalt have no other Gods before me". One of the
ten commandments. Just sharing my beliefs and praying for all the lost
souls in the world. .
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I Love Tussa!
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Friday August 25, 2005 |
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Thursday August 25, 2005 |
| Another religious hypocrite. Pat Robertson calling
for the assassination of President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela and then denying
he said it. Then latter admitting he said it. (calling for murder). What
asses all his ilk are. The only difference between the Taliban and
right-wing Christians is that our God is better than their God. |
Web Cam. I like your gale warning flag. If that's what it is. |
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Re: Summer vacation too long? Never. Never
did I wish for school to resume! Never did I run out of things to do on
my own at home. Even now I shudder inwardly when the "back to school" ads
start showing up.
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RE: Response to School Calendar. It is true
that the school calendar is being moved up in order to give as much time
as possible to prepare students for the FCAT and also to meet the
requirements of the federal NoChildLeftBehind Act. What the writer and
most people are perhaps not aware of is the penalties schools are
beginning to suffer for not meeting the standard set by the State and
Federal governments. One of the penalties is a loss of funding. Another
is loss of teachers. Another is the voucher system. Sure some people
like the idea of vouchers, but down here there is not a plethora of
alternatives for schooling. Is it fair to expect teachers to teach only
what is on these tests? No, but that is what is happening in order to
pass them. What about life skills, vocational programs and fine arts
programs? All of these are being pushed to the side for the sake of test
scores.
 Teachers
are being threatened that if their students don't make the required grades
on these tests, they will be replaced. With who? Enrollment in programs
for educational degrees and teaching are at an all time low. Why?
Because the teaching profession is unable to offer a salary competitive
enough to attract young people. Are teachers happy about any of this? Of
course not. Teachers put in many hours helping students before and after
school. Teachers are required to continue their education in order to
remain certified. Teachers are being required to become certified in
areas they don't even teach, such as Reading and Math to meet a standard
set by the state for teachers to be qualified. Who pays for all of this
? The teachers do ! Yes, some schools choose to spend the "extra" money
they receive for making the grade on bonuses for teachers and personnel at
the school involved in the children's education. Don't begrudge this much
needed "pat on the back" for members of a beleaguered profession who are
responsible for the future of the world through our children.
You were right about one thing, we have the greatest
teachers and schools in Monroe County. Believe me, I've been elsewhere
and this is the best I've seen.
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Good Morning Editor : I sent the Challenge Day
info in again yesterday because that one was pertaining to Marathon High
School. The original one was for Key West High School. Can you please
run the Marathon High School Challenge Day information for the parents of
Big Pine teens that attend Marathon High School? Thank you in advance.
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Why does nobody clear the stones from in front of their property on
the bike path? It is their stones on our bike path. The stones in front of
Breeszs stumps are a danger! These stones are your stones not our stones
are you stoned or just to lazy? Maybe you should get stoned
and do it. Maybe we should stone you to do it.
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If that is true: The people that were disabled were
able to get shutters from Habitat for Humanity; and then got them
dumped off in their front yard? Who got to pocket the money that was saved
on installation? This is so wrong someone needs to look at this like
the state attorney. This is so wrong.
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| Re: Ame. I mistakenly sent a picture
of my granddaughter to you. I thought I was sending it to her mom in Big
Pine Key. Can you please remove it from your site. My daughter in law
called me and was very upset. (Ed: Ame is now gone from our roster of
celebrities). |
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If those who put Bush in office can honestly
say that he has done good for our country in the turmoil it's in now, God,
help America.
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Re: Vagina Monologues. Anybody else
notice how many negative comments have been sent in in reference to the
Vagina Monologues by people that didn't even go see the play? Shows me how
many of you guys don't like women or their opinions very much. I saw the
play twice. Once in Key West and once here in Big Pine. Both times it was
excellent. My husband saw it also and laughed a lot because there were
some very funny parts. If you are interested, the screen play is available
in book stores. The play has gotten rave reviews around this country and
around the world because it is very poignant and enjoyable. It isn't just
a bunch of kitty cats bitching about what guys do wrong. My favorite part
is called "the flood". Guess what that might be about? Check it out?
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No see ums look like the things in the movie Langoliers.
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To Larry and Kathy Sullivan. For two people
that supposedly love animal's and are so loving, how could you abandon one
of your cat's when you moved and left it for the new owner's to take care
of!? We don't miss you here in the key's. Sorry. [thebigtease@msn.com]
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God bless Cindy Sheehan.
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| Parrotdise
just keeps getting better and better. The latest addition to their team is
Debbie (the "cute little critter" who used to work at Rob's) as the daytime
bartender. We like the food, the view, the FULL bar, Tom bartending
weeknights, and now Debbie Doing Days... who can ask for anything more? |
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There once was a Heifer named Alice,
Who hung out at the local Cow Palace,
Some guy picked her up,
But in the back of his truck,
He found out Alice, had a phallus.
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 On Wednesday
my response to the ranting republican was published, so I thought I
would beat him to the punch a little.
1. He will use the term "liberal" at least 2
times even though I told him, honestly, I am not.
2. He will throw insults such as "dumb" or
"stupid." It's been working for him since 3rd grade.
3. He is required to use the name "Clinton"
somehow in his post. Its a republican talking point.
4. He will call the people against the war
to build an Islamic religious government anti-America, he does not
understand the type of government being put in place is identical to the
ones we are fighting.
Watch, I think
I aced this test.
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| To the person who thinks we have too many Key Deer. What
are you thinking? Is the Michigan mentality such that you would remove one
endangered species (cougars) from its natural habitat to eat another
endangered species? I would suggest you return to Michigan where thinking
like that apparently makes sense. Here we are proud of our wild life,
including the Hemmingway house cats, the Key West chickens, the iguanas and
even the tourists. While I would agree that this may seem unorthodox to
some, the Keys has always had a tradition of believing all have a right to
live free including the animals. Our animals may sometimes be a pain, but
killing them all or feeding them to another species does not go along with
the lifestyle we have chosen. Therefore, I would again respectfully
request that you find another vacation spot or just return to Michigan and
stay there. |
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I can't
speak for the Civic
group, but I do remember
something about the third grade being added, when the original school set
up stated there would only be two grades. Maybe they were questioning
that if a third grade were to be allowed, then later there might be more
grades, and so on. I know I thought about it...and don't start
screaming...I'm not against kids.
 As
far as I'm concerned, what they go up against is the "something
good" that they do! They have attempted to preserve the "rural lifestyle"
by trying to stop any additional development here. This rural lifestyle
of Big Pine is what so many of us fell in love with and was one of the
reasons we moved here. I, for one, pray that they continue to fight to
keep this lifestyle. What you call progress, I call ruination.
I have also
seen their group on the highway, picking up trash during the Earth Day
festivities. Steve Estes of the Barometer even took pictures of them
cleaning up one year. I know the last couple of years, they've had a big
yard sale, along with the Key Deer Protection Alliance and FAVOR, and
donated a sum, from the proceeds, to the Big Pine Charter School, for
allowing them to use one of their buildings. I also saw in the paper a
few months ago where they made a donation to the wildlife rescue
organization on Big Pine. And I'm just pulling these off the top of my
head. I know I see their organization's name come up from time to time,
and it's not negative at all. I wish you people would just let this
rest. Your obvious hatred of this good organization is unhealthy for you.
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Your sight was recently brought to my attention by an
employee. As a business owner and divorcee, I find it extremely sad that
you spend your time gossiping about them, rather than dealing with your own
problems. I recently had the opportunity to
 meet Carolyn as
was impressed with her spirit and warm wishes for the continued success
towards the business. As far as divorce: there is a reason why divorce
settlements and separation clauses are not public information, it is because
it is truly none of your business. Leave them alone and deal with
the skeletons you have hanging in your own closet first. Don't sit in
judgment, because you too have probably had to deal with issues in your
life or made mistakes along the way. As to her daughter and her husband,
Thank you for the sacrifice you made in preserving freedom world wide and
your commitment to serve our country. |
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To the part
time visitor recommending
"sound" conservation:
Hello! You're suggesting bringing cougars, another animal that is not
native to the Keys, to thin out an endangered species< |
To the person who
wrote in about the robbery at Paradise Petroleum and the tables being
turned - thanks a lot you uncaring a******. I work there and it's
extremely frightening that you could find humor in something so horrible.
