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Thursday June 30, 2005 |
One More for the good guys.>From: "Sorensen, Ken"
Ken.Sorensen@myfloridahouse.gov
Subject: RE: Dynamic Message Signs in the Keys.
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 10:54:06 -0400
Dear Xxxxx,
The Representative asked me to respond to you on his behalf, and he >wanted
me to let you know that he is well of aware of the eyesore the >DM signs are
causing or will cause. He is actively working with the >Department of
Transportation (DOT) in our District and in Tallahassee. >He has sent a
letter to the Secretary of DOT and from that letter many >meetings have been
set up with local officials; we have not heard as of >yet what became of
those meetings but will let you know as soon as we >do. The Village of
Islamorada is very against the signs and have even >passed a resolution
saying so. The Rep. feels your angst and is doing >everything in his power
to stop this. It seems that the approval for >these signs came without
notice. Please let me know if there is >anything else I can do for you in
the future or otherwise. Sincerely,>Holly Merrill
(Dynamic message signs.
Protest Contact
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Re: John Kerry. I thought Kerry was a fabulous choice for the
Democratic party. He embodied the essence of Liberal strategy.
1.) Sling Mud
2.) Raise Taxes
3.) Flip - Flop
Unfortunately his downfall was,sing it with me Jimmy, "...he blew out his
flip-flop." |
Something I'm getting tired of in this country is all this
stupid BS I have to listen to about children. That's all you hear anymore,
children: "Help the children, save the children, protect the children." I
know that all you boring single dads and working moms, who think you're such
great heroes, aren't going to like this, but somebody's got to tell you for
your own good: Your children are overrated and overvalued, and you've
turned them into little cult objects. You have a child fetish and it's not
healthy.
One thing you've got to remember: not all children are smart and clever. Got
that? Kids are like any other group of people: a few winners, a whole lot of
losers. This country is filled with loser kids who aren't going anywhere.
And there's nothing you can do about it, folks. You can't save them all.
You've got to let them go; you've got to cut them loose; you've got to
stop overprotecting them because you're making them too soft. Today's kids
are way too soft.
What's happened is, these baby boomers, these soft, fruity baby boomers,
have raised an entire generation of soft, fruity kids who aren't even
allowed hazardous toys, for Chrissake! Hazardous toys - whatever happened to
natural selection? Survival of the fittest? The kid who swallows too many
marbles, doesn't grow up to have kids of his own. Simple stuff. Nature knows
best.
We're saving entirely too many lives in this country - of all ages!
Nature should be permitted to do it's job weeding out and killing off the
weak and sickly and ignorant people, without interference from airbags and
batting helmets. We're lowering the human gene pool. |
 New
Jersey cannot be the singular focus of derision. It's hardly fair. So, there
will be a semi-daily feature here titled, "Other Places Suck Too". If
your point of origin is mentioned, cry me a frickin' river. If you have
something to add, (positive or negative), about the state in question, by
all means... Kudo or Whine away!
Today's Featured Crapburg: Ohio. Ohio is slipping to third-world status.
They've cut the college and university budget by $313 million. It now ranks
40th among the states in college graduates. That will explain the increasing
amount of empty-headed Buckeyes drifting down to the Keys. And certainly do
not forget the slums in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Columbus, and also
that war zone Evandale. Bring a map so you don't turn down the wrong street.
Could be ANY street. As far as pollution is concerned... their coal-burning
power plants rank among the most dangerous in the nation- pumping thousands
of pounds of arsenic, lead, acid gases and about 60 other pollutants in the
air every year. "Ohio!- B.Y.O.O. (Bring Your Own Oxygen)" Summation: Ohio-
stinky, dangerous, & moronic. |
| Kudos to Slice of Paradise. We order
from them a lot and it's always great. |
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Deep fried bald eagle with manatee steaks and Key
deer roast with loggerhead soup appetizer is the Bomb!
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| Anyone in
the food service industry knows that good help is hard to find. But
Boondocks has some ladies that have been their longer then John and Lanny
have owned it. I'm talking about Kathy and Marlo in the bar and then
their is Debbie in the dining room |
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There are two parks for children on Big Pine. One behind the ball field
the other over on Palm Dr. off Wilder. Neither one is equipped as a
playground we should have at least one fully equipped playground on
BPK.
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Some people are like Slinkys...Not really good for anything, but they
still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. |
| Wow! 52 sex offenders in the Key West
zip code.
Sex Offenders |
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I have no
argument with either side of the Key Deer Bar and Capt. Dan postings. He has
his supporters and there’s no doubt that he tries to provide fund raising
events for community causes. He certainly has the ability to schmooze some
of his customers with his various tales of grandeur. However, as it is said,
"The proof is in the pudding" and his "pudding" is pretty rancid. Yelling
at employees in front of the customers, having a revolving door of help and
bartenders, the inability to provide consistently good quality food and
service is running his business into the ground with his behaviour. |
| Man + clean + teeth + Big Pine =
Non-existent. |
If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends? |
| I'm the
person that said I'm tired of people
complaining about the got-miners.
Guess what, I am not a got miner as I am still working on getting
mine, and yes, I have young children, and I'm not in a wheelchair. I just
happen to have respect for my elders, and those who have worked their asses
off to be able to move here and retire. I never said I'm against parks for
our kids, I said we already have enough here. God, some of you people just
blow me away with your ungrateful attitudes. You need to appreciate what we
have here or move. It's that simple! I'm not sad for you, by the way. You
obviously love being miserable and there's nothing I can do for you. |
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Capt. Dan is getting totally trashed. It seems as people are very
jealous of his place and I will eat my words after I have eaten there. I
will be going there on Friday, just to see what the real talk is about. I
love the different people's opinions. Like I said, I'm going there on
Friday to see for myself.
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I'm a left-wing liberal, but even I think that Senator Durbin's
statement comparing us with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy went to far. |
| Entrapment Moo Men. To completely prevent this
problem you could abstain, but, if you do not possess that kind of self
control try a condom. They not only protect against STD's but also
pregnancy. Quit playing the victim. "Waaaah, that mean woman told me she was
on the pill." Don't be so naive! |
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I just noticed the sex offenders link on this
website. Great addition for any parent to view regularly. I also Googled
Florida sex offenders and the state website also has photo's and
addresses. Parents, please notice just how many there are whose
convictions were for sexual activity with minors. I find this a great
tool to use to explain why underage teenagers need more supervision than
they think they need. There are openly two listed on Big Pine but many on
Summerland and a huge amount in Key West and Marathon. Please look for
yourselves.
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I used to go to the Key Deer Grill before Dan bought
it. I enjoyed the prime rib dinners they had on the weekend. As soon as he
took it over, the dinners changed. The prices went up and the size of the
piece of meat dramatically reduced. I haven't been back since. Enough
said.
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 Hey
if the cat who runs this site would, this is the photo I sent in yesterday.
Is there something wrong with this photo? How come you didn't post it with
my message? It's a perfectly good picture, of the handsome John Kerry
as a college man, and I thought everybody would enjoy it... nothing wrong
with it. If there is something wrong, let me know what it is. I'm a Vet who
has all the respect for Kerry that he has coming, and I think you put up a
pretty mean picture with my message.
(Ed: There is something wrong with the photo. Please send stuff as
attachments so we receive only the photo and not other cyber junk attached
to it. I apologize for the negative photo that I substituted because I
thought the photo you sent looked lousy, but that's just the way he looks.) |
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Very few people live near Blue Heron park or Watson
field. That's why you don't see many kids there. I have spent my
children's whole existence taking them to the few scattered parks here on
Big Pine and for walks in the hammock. They have probably seen things
there you couldn't even dream of. It is an amazing place. I wouldn't let
them go to the hammock by themselves though. It seems to me that many
people who live near what used to be the Mariners Resort would rather have
a rat infested eye sore in their back yard than an easy-on-the-eye useable
park. Surely a run down abandoned building carries more weight as far as
trashing property values than a family oriented park. What is wrong with
the mind set of some people?
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 Sure, Bush
got into the school he wanted to because he did not have any influential kin
to help him along now did he? C'mon! Grades can be bought, my friend. Is
that some sort of shock what oil money can accomplish? I think this website,
which chronicles his vocal gaffes, reflects the kind of attention he gave
his education. One would figure he might be a tad more eloquent.
http://www.dubyaspeak.com/
P.S. as an example of how far back the paid-off schooling reaches, here's a
snippet from
http://www.tarpley.net/bushb.htm#Table regarding George HW Bush's
own edu-ma-cation.
"From all available testimony, his mental life
before college was anything but outstanding. His campaign literature claims
that, as a veteran, Bush was ``serious'' at Yale. But we cannot check
exactly how he achieved election to Phi Beta Kappa, in his abbreviated
college experience. Without top secret clearance, we cannot consult his test
results, read his essays, or learn much about his performance in class. We
know that his father was a trustee of the university, in charge of
``developmental'' fundraising. And his family friends were in control of the
U.S. secret services." |
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There is a wonderful family park at First Baptist Church on Key
Deer Blvd. It is open at all times, with things for the little ones to
play on, a basketball court, and a field for ball playing. They also
provide showers and toilet facilities for those in need. It is clean and
safe! Our children and youth need places to go as there really is not
anything for them to do here. What better place to gather together and
have fun then on Church grounds.
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Correction to the Wendy’s post: Wendy’s bought Coconuts—the bar, not
the nursery. Now the New Jersey lard arses can belly up to the troughs at
Wendy’s and suck down a pound of fries to further enlarge those bodacious
posteriors. |
| Captain Dan is getting what he deserves. It's not the
question that is he a real Captain or if he helps his community, it's that
he has a revolving door for employees at his bar. Let's get back on the
subject that he does treat his employees like crap. I do nice things for
people also, but to tell everybody about it all the time sounds like
self-promotion. Obviously he is a good guy at times, but he needs to work on
the other times that he's not. Especially in front of customers. All of the
stuff said about him is called constructive criticism. Take it the
way it is meant to be. Obviously people like me, like him enough to say,
"Hey Capt. Dan, you need to wake up buddy and start running a nice and
friendly tight ship." |
| Re: New Joisy-ites. I do home
maintenance and one of my favorite clients is from Jersey. Like most places,
Including B.P., Jersey has their fair share of assholes. I think most of
them came across the G.W. bridge from N.Y.C. I've done work for people from
N.Y.C. and they are all assholes. Kudos to the people from upstate
New York, most of them seem to have it together. Bostonites suck also.
Rudest people I've ever met. Thanks for letting me vent. |
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Re: Stinky Pants. Hey, I am a regular at the House of Music, and I resemble
that remark, I take a bath every Saturday night whether I need one or
not! |
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Thursday June 30, 2005 |
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Wednesday June 29, 2005 |
 For those of you
who have ever wondered what a Key Deer might taste like I can tell
you this. If cooked properly, it tastes like a cross between a Manatee and a
Bald Eagle. We have all three species around here so there's know reason for
your not having tried all three of these popular dishes. |
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Capt. Dan is a real
captain. He has or had a large sail boat and used to charter it out and take
people everywhere. He also knows some of the most popular and most
influential people in America. NASCAR drivers and all of the people
affiliated with the sport. That includes the late Dale Earnhart and his
family. Most people only dream of ever having that opportunity. He may not
run his business the way you think he should, so why don't you start your
own restaurant and put him out of business? |
 A bagel
with a smear of cream cheese beats a greasy doughnut.
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Everybody knows Captain Dan's boat Jersey Girl. I've known
him for many many years. I know several people that have chartered his
boat all over the many oceans from sea to shining sea. Not to mention
when he use to do the Flotillas to Cuba. So, back off. The man is a
bonified Captain and he has been nothing but good to this community. He
goes out of his way to help people and schools with benefits. So come on
people back off and get over bashing Captain Dan.
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I was watching the Black Entertainment Awards last
night and was wondering if anyone knew when the White Entertainment
Channel was having their awards.
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| Are there teens in Big Pine? I am moving
down July and I am 15. |
Just thought it was time to start picking on the spongers again
1. One minimum commercial size sponge (5") filters clean of excess
nutrients and sediment 100 gallons of water an hour.
2. The spongers are living aboard and there is not a pump out facility any
where in the lower Keys.
3. The habitat lost to small crustaceans, echinoderms, and fish is
regulated in other industries like live rock collecting why not sponging.
4. The cleaning process for the sponges places hundreds of pounds
of decaying material into the water.
5. The soap and or bleach used in the final cleaning of the sponges id
definitely illegal to place in the water.
6. The oil that is placed into the water so that they can see into it is
most often illegal. Expensive fish oil is legal, free used-cooking oil is
not.
7. Through personal observation I have noted that for every sponge that is
legally taken in to the boat that several others are torn off of the
bottom for a better look and then dumped back into the water to roll
around the bottom until dead.
8. There is no legitimate use for natural sponges that can not be
fulfilled by man made sponges.
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I'm looking to form an a' capella Doo-Wop singing group. Anyone out there
interested? Male or female. I can sing baritone and second tenor. Would
also be interested in joining an already established group in need of a
member. email jazzyone44@yahoo.com.
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To the got-miner that's tired of reading complaints
about the got-miners. For your information, we own two houses here on Big
Pine and another elsewhere, so I guess I'm not jealous of your having what
I don't. The parks we have here on Big Pine are great for three year olds
or for group sports activities. I have lived here on Big Pine far longer
than you have, I am sure. I live here because I love it here. I used the
parks in Marathon as an example of what could be done to improve a
community. The city of Marathon utilized federal funds to help build their
parks. I guess you believe that people who have children or are planning
on having children don't buy houses. Maybe it bothers you that if there
was a neighborhood park in a residential area the people who would be
looking at those houses might tend to be younger and not wheelchair bound.
I guess there is something wrong with the ideas of families living in your
neighborhood. All of us were children once and we all had fun places to
play. I guess young Piners don't have that right because you are too old
to remember your youth. I am sad for you.
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| Apparently this site is close to
becoming the "Trash New Jersey" site. I feel any Jersey-bashers
should also have the stones to submit their own state of origin. I dare
them. (They can't all be Conchs!) |
 Re: Entitlement
Moos. The world is already over-populated, resources are limited. So, why do
these moos insist on intentionally getting pregnant by men who don't want to
marry them otherwise? This makes for miserable marriages, and dysfunctional
children. These moos really are cow-pigs with hair, only thinking of
a free meal ticket. The marriage contract should end on the dotted line,
free of charge. I have no respect for these moos |
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Sewers aren't the problem at the House of Music. If
the usuals would bathe, the problem would be solved.
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Romance Mathematics
Smart man + smart woman = romance
Smart man + dumb woman = affair
Dumb man + smart woman = marriage
Dumb man + dumb woman = pregnancy |
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 I’ve heard a
strong rumor from reliable sources that Wendy’s is buying Coconut Farms.
As rumors go, I just hope this is nothing more than a sick joke gone awry.
This is no April Fools joke that with the following day brought sighs of
relief. The source, a local attempting to apply for a commercial permit to
improve his property was told that a significant block of commercial permits
had already been allocated to Publix and Wendy’s, and that he should
complete his application as soon as possible. I have no problem with Publix
because it satisfies a real need on this island. But a fast food joint,
along with the proposed dynamic message signs—satisfy no need, do nothing to
improve the community and do absolutely nothing for the environment,
marine sanctuary which is very special and unique, and is considered a
critical area of concern.
Why is it
that the purveyors of mainstream crap just keep trying to reduce our
precious beautiful island to nothing more than an extension of Miami? Fast
food joints are not casual family dining establishments—they’re hangouts for
gang-bangers just like some of our local bars are hangouts for crack heads
and drunks. Wake up people! Why did you choose Big Pine Key of all the
places to live? Was it not to seek refuge from the insidious greed that
fuels the over-development, over-commercialization and wasteful use of
resources fraught upon every last remaining piece of once pristine islands
of the Florida Keys? The gentrification of Key West and the condo-ization of
Marathon—and now—the bringing up to speed of Big Pine have nothing at all to
do with improving the quality of your life. Protect the beauty and lifestyle
you’ve worked so hard for. New Jersey and New York have already destroyed
their back yards and now they’re coming to destroy ours.
(Dynamic message signs.
Protest Contact
information. Email them now, or else!) |
Let's be honest here. John Kerry was a worse student than GWB. Bush was
able to get his MBA from Harvard and Kerry was DENIED acceptance to
Harvard. Kerry ended up getting his MBA from Boston College.....That
pretty much explains why it has taken this long for Kerry to release his
records.
 Also, has Kerry
ever worked an honest day in his life (as Howard Dean would say)? He seems
like just a gigolo to me who just marries rich women.
John Kerry has proved once again that he is a
dishonest man at heart. If he was honest and forthright from the beginning
I doubt the American people really would have cared about his college
grades. Instead he tried to hide his grades and decided to take the name
calling route by calling George Bush an idiot at every opportunity. What
do all the liberals have to say for themselves now?
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TimeTicker and the time
tickers... To help this site with those time critics. |
I don't need a children's park. My illegal neighbors reproduce so
often that they supply a never-ending round of ear-splitting screaming,
screeching, and crying. Now, if these wild crack monkeys would wear muzzles,
I could occasionally get some sleep! Stop the noise! |
Everyone has a dynamic message signs in their car.
'Tis called a radio. Duh.
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I just
wanted to Iet all the women know to be careful because I was shocked. I
was to see a guy named R----t (who is a landscaper) at one of the local
convenience stores when he was just arrested for raping a retarded
woman in KW a couple of months ago. What is going on? Is he out on
bail or do you only get a couple of months in jail for raping someone in
the Keys?
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I Love this site. Its better than Days of Our Lives!
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Disgruntled visitor. Shut up and get your own life…every single one
of you! |
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Re: Slander. Hey Ed.or Edna? Look up Sunday's page and read the
posting entitled "2-4-20. How many signs do they need?" Not posting this
losers name is unacceptable, people that make accusations like this should
be exposed for what they are. Besides being a liar, I know a few people in
the county jail who would love to hang out for a night with this loser.
(Ed: Again, I apologize. I should have posted the slanderers' name. It
was another mistake.)
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There is a very nice children's park behind the church next to the
fire dept. Go there. We don't need any more parks. |
| Sorry, you blew trashing Key Deer Grill by
saying Cynthia knew how to run it. It was, however, a smidge better
when she owned it, but just a smidge. |
 To the
obviously old person against park's for the children. I don't have
kid's either and to be honest I don't care for children, but hey, park's
have been around since the beginning of time and the little wannabe parks on
Big Pine are not what we need. I grew up here on Big Pine and this is a
family oriented island not a gated retirement community at all and never
will be. So for you retirees over there by the future park site, you will
just have to except it or move to Venture Out where you belong. There's
lot's of children here and it would be very good for them to get a real
park. |
| After reading all of the recent postings about
Key Deer Bar I decided to go back and see for myself. A friend and I
went in for a late lunch and beers. Well, recent postings are pretty
accurate. My requested medium burger was so past well done it was dry and
the fries weren't cooked through. My friends fish fingers were over done as
well with the breading almost burned. Our server seemed dis-interested in
the whole operation and never once did we see a hint of a smile. In fact she
seemed to be somewhere between morose and catatonic. Our first beer was cold
and served in a nice frosty mug. Beers two and three were poured into the
same mug. So much for frosty. I'm sure they have good days too, but
apparently not too often. |
| Mr. Stinky pants is
rumored to be living under the House of Music. |
 You
must be new here if you don't know that for years Capt. Dan did fishing and
sailing charters. He can tell you stories for hours of his adventures on the
water. Lighten up on him and Ester. They are great people and have done more
in one day for this community than most people have done in their lifetime.
Anytime this community needed a place to do a fundraiser he has supplied it.
He has always given his time, money, and anything else that was needed. He
even helps his competition when they needed it. When MoBay burned down
he was one of the first there to help Ed move all his supplies and store
them until Ed could figure out what he was going to do. I know I was there
along with a hell of a lot of other people. That's what true Keys people do.
We take care of each other. Spend a day with the Capt. sometime and you will
be amazed at his kindness. If you ever need help he will be the first one to
offer help even if you are bad mouthing him. |
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H of M toilets.
Guys, bite the bullet and get the smell problem fixed. It probably will take
a large capital expenditure, but unless you correct this odorous situation,
the crowd will continue to go elsewhere. You got off to a great start--don't
let it slip away. |
I have beautiful hair. Does this mean I am going to turn into a
huge pie wagon after a couple of kids?
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| girl + pretty + big pine =
tourist. |
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Hey, Quit comparing people
from New Jersey to foul-smelling bathrooms. I represent that remark. |
| Re: No parks in Big Pine. There is
Watson Field, and Blue Heron Park. There is a beautiful park/playground the
end of Wilder Road, Veteran's Memorial Park and Beach. There is the Blue
Hole and the nature trail there, Watson Hammock Nature Trail, Fred Mannillo
Nature Trail, Jack Watson's Nature Trail, The Key Deer Refuge at the end of
Watson Road, and more, way more. But, "We don't have parks on Big Pine
because of the got miners that hate children". Blind and ignorant. What
would you like me to do to prove my love for your children? They're
fabulous. They are genius! They're exquisite. Keep it up! I tell you what,
give me your p.o. box so I can just keep sending you checks as you keep
producing your profound contributions to the quality of life. |
 Yesterday was
the birthday of Mel Brooks, born Melvin Kaminsky, in Brooklyn, New
York (1926). Mel Brooks and his three older brothers were raised by their
mother who had come to the United States from Kiev. According to Mel Brooks,
she spoke no known language and spoke it with an Irish accent. She was
widowed and penniless. She found a job in the garment district, working ten
hours a day. She brought home extra work for the evenings, but still kept
her apartment clean, and her Children neat and well-dressed. Mel Brooks
said, "She was my company. She really was responsible for the growth of my
imagination."
Mel Brooks is known for his comedies, including, Blazing Saddles, Young
Frankenstein, and The Producers. |
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I can't believe someone complained about having a free
concert at the House of Music. |
Why is the King of Hearts is the only king without a mustache? |
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Wednesday June 28, 2005 |
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Tuesday June 28, 2005 |
 To
the person that said "We don't have parks on Big Pine because many of the
got miners truly believe that a park will lower their property value":
Where exactly do you live? The last I looked, there are
at least 3 parks on Big Pine already,
for example, Blue Heron Park, not to mention a ball field. And I hardly
ever see anyone using these parks. Exactly how many more parks do you
want that no one will use? It might not decrease the dollar value of your
home, but it would definitely limit the number of people that might be
interested in buying your house. I bet most people would be screaming if
a park was going to be built across the street from their home.
I am getting so tired of
people blaming everything on the "got miners". This reminds me of the
mindset during the incorporation battle in 2000. Are you jealous that
these people have worked their entire lives to get where they are and you
are still working at it? And whether they have children or grandchildren
or not, I believe they have as much right to speak up about parks or
anything else concerning the children, since almost 40% of their property
taxes goes towards the education of our children. Now who's being stupid?
Since you like Marathon's
beautiful parks so much, why don't you move there? When I was a kid, I
would have given anything to be able to live in the middle of a "natural"
park as the refuge. Why don't you take your kids out and walk the nature
trails and learn a little about our beautiful island?
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Hey, quit picking on Captain Dan. He's a good guy and has
contributed a lot to the community.
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| Re: Monday heart attacks. Job
return anxiety. Boy, I could write a book. |
| Re: We
will never see a park on BPK. Watson field is what we have so be
thankful. No one is protesting it. I would love for us to be able to have a
community beach. Residents only. |
 When my
father was teaching me to drive a long time ago I most remember him
telling me to always stop at railroad crossings because if I got hit by a
train it would be because I was on the tracks not the train on the road.
I think the same advice applies in the case of the recent shark attacks.
The sharks will not come out of the water to get you.
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| I was wondering if the person
who posted the message a short while ago about the big difference in two
different modular home manufactures and gave a example of two that were
side by side on Ramrod Key would send me or post the streets where they are
and again who manufactured them. I would love to see them. I lost the
message or can't seem to find it. |
| Hi Big Pine, It
was so great to visit my home. I was so lucky to live and be part of this
great no name town for 3+ years that when I come to visit now it breaks my
heart. This is a warning. Don't sell and move unless you are 100%
sure that's what you want to do because it's real hard to move back after
the fact, in other words once your gone your gone! When you come to visit
you're driving with the tourists in the traffic jams. You aren't a local
anymore, and there ain't nothing better then being a Big Pine Key Local.
It's the best title and honor you can have. So stop the gossip and start
the partying and love thy neighbor. I miss that rock 100 miles into the
ocean. |
Does anyone know who dumped the old truck-topper
on Crane Boulevard yesterday, across from Sugarloaf School? What a lovely
addition to our community. I would love to see him named right here on this
board, and given the recognition he so richly deserves. |
| Sometimes "things happen" in the course of
your life time you can never expect. Your state of mind may take over when
one least expects it to. You may think at the time you're justified to do
whatever it takes to help a helpless living soul to survive. Only your
spiritual inspiration knows why. If you choose to judge a person who has
made a devastating choice perhaps it is because you know how you have made
your own choices. Have you ever made a choice which has not given you the
results your expected? Don't let yourself live with the misfortunes of
others only to make their wrong right with you. Prove to yourself that you
have never made a bad decision and then live with what others do to
make your perfect world suck for yourself. |
Big surprise. NASCAR fans do like to eat. There are some big old
boys out there following those races and they are proud of their beer
guts.
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| I too am interested in the whole True Value
sale. I just hope a developer won't buy and condo-ize it. I don't think
its zoned for that anyway. It would have to be another commercial business
of some sort. |
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Re: fat girls. My
girlfriend works out six days a week, has beautiful hair, and always eats
the lime in her Corona. Should I be looking for a replacement before she
blows up and starts grazing at a local bar? |
|
Re:
Scenic Highway. A
draft of the Interpretive Master Plan report text, graphics and maps are
available for review on the RMPK web site :
http://www.rmpkgroup.com/florida_keys/ |
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Jim Morrison. A friend of mine told me about his first
date with his wife; he took her to a Doors concert when they came to
Miami. He told me J.M. was very drunk and started to ask the audience if
they wanted to see his dick. He unzipped his fly and pulled it out. My
friend didn't say anything about masturbation, so I don't know about that.
Police soon arrested Morrison for the crime.
|
 Kudos to
the HOM for their Sat. "Beatles" show. It was a lot of fun, but one small
aside to the "porch" area. It's a little stinky sometimes. Do you think we
could get some incense out there or something? Citronella? A couple of fans
to clear the air? Blue Mother Tupelo is playing next Thursday (for
FREE!) and I can't wait to see them, hope the "air has cleared" by then.
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| I like it that you screw up
the dates every now and then. It makes things more interesting. Rock
on! |
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Is it only me? Waste Management seems impervious to any
complaints. I have called for four weeks to have a large pile of palm
fronds picked up. There is supposed to be a courtesy to the handicapped.
I have constantly been reminded that they are back logged and since I am
not paying for the pickup, that this is a favor to me and I should stop
complaining.
 It is easy to
tell if the trash trucks have been through the streets. There is always
garbage strewn all over as the workers seem to dump half the contents of
the containers in the hopper and the other half onto the streets. And why
does the county require garden waste to be gift wrapped? In most other
places a truck with a claw, scoops up the debris and drives away. I have
even seen these modern machines operated by men without enormous
attitudes.
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| Good luck with the mini-season Lobster
Mini-Fest idea. Work it! |
| To the person defending Captain Dan. If
he is a captain where is the boat? Dan, myself and millions of other people
in the Keys are captains. Only the ones who are impressed with themselves
introduce themselves as captain off the boat. Captains who can run a boat
run a boat. Captains who can not run a boat tend bar. Maybe he should change
his name to "Bar Keep Dan" to show his job. If people want Key Deer to
become good let's forget bringing in a new cook and sell it back to Cynthia
again. She knew how to run it as a family restaurant. |
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Here is another entrapment moo warning. It happened to me:
 Beware of the
girl who's holding it in. There are many fat women in the Key's bars and
offices who are passing as thin women only through extraordinary devotion
to grueling exercise programs and dangerous diets. Once these women get
married, they'll have to let go and become what they really are --
huge, fat pie wagons who will feel no compunction about wearing black
slacks and blouses to the beach. They never lose this weight and will add
another twenty or thirty pounds with each child. These gals are very
clever and often manage to snare nice-looking men. They go right into
childbirth, home mortgage and furniture investment so that when the
metamorphosis from slender to zeppelin is complete, the husband is too
heavily invested, emotionally and financially, to get out.
|
 Sad day at Pooh
Corner: The actors who provided the film voices of two classic Winnie
the Pooh characters, Tigger and Piglet, have both died. In a sad
coincidence, Paul Winchell, the voice of Tigger, who was also an
accomplished ventriloquist and inventor, died on Friday in California at the
age of 82. And John Fielder, the actor behind Piglet, died on Saturday; he
was 80. |
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Re: local soap opera. You sure have a lot to say to someone who's
business it isn't. You need not apologize for not living up to my
expectations. I'm not disappointed. I was only talking about the very
words that you used (not mine). I'm pretty sure no one is in Nashville
because the man even wrote to us all saying he turned around in Key Largo.
You guy's have two different stories. Not I. Declining an offer from a
small record deal, I own a record co. that doesn't mean much these days
(you know that). I wasn't criticizing Iraq or insulting aspirations of
going National (I wish all musicians would be heard nationally). Some
times peoples' words and dreams move a lot faster than reality. I wish
your place the best, just don't get ahead of yourselves. I will use
this opportunity to ask why with all the big plans you told me about you
didn't mention fixing the smell of sewage in your bar. That is your
number 1 enemy. I will bet your crowds double once you fix that
instead of just waiting around to be discovered and telling us about it.
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| There are several good reasons for not going to
Big Pine House of Music for free entertainment. Not all the concerts
are free, the beer and beverage prices are way out of line, the food is
decent but overpriced for what it is, the whole place stinks, I mean really
reeks, and the "regulars" are vulgar, mouthy and rude. So what's better to
do on a Saturday night in Big Pine? Sit outside at the Key Deer, hear the
music for free, enjoy some good company and fairly priced beers or other
drinks. Or stay home, grill out, play your own favorite tunes and turn in
early. |
 Re:
Live Music. "No matter what" should have been called a British
Invasion tribute Band not a Beatles tribute band, however this is no
complaint. these guy's were very good and compared to 20 or 30 dollars it
was totally FREE. What is wrong with you people? A lot of people missed a
great show, which brings up a good point. "We the people" need to support
live music, nothing against Karaoke (O.K. karaoke supporters, let me have
it), but isn't karaoke just like playing records when we were young? But
when our friends would start singing we would tell them to shut up. Our
local bars hire experienced professional people for your enjoyment and
most of them are very good at what they do. I, for one, only go to a bar
that has live entertainment. If they don't what's the point? I can talk on
my porch. So support places that bring you real singers playing real
instruments or we will no longer have all the great entertainment around
that we have now. Try something new!
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New Jersey people:
- Many New Jersey residents are rude and obnoxious. Take those middle
fingers and stick them in your mouths--you'll know what crap tastes
like!
- Your typical Jersey girl is shallow, trashy, loud, and has more
issues than a magazine stand. Even the hookers are rude!
- Even though Jersey girls like to pretend they are fair maidens, they
lead the nation in the percentage of women who are infected with HIV.
- Many Jersey guys are on unemployment, disability, rehab, electronic
monitoring, or just plain incarcerated. (By the way, these stupid Jersey
girls consider these guys to be great potential fathers for their
children!)
- Compared to other states, a disproportionate number of New Jersey
people are on public assistance. Why should my tax dollars be used to
support all of these ne'er-do-wells? Not anymore!
- New Jersey has the seventh highest number of illegal immigrants in
the nation.
- Most of the people who love New Jersey have never lived anywhere
else. Even worse, many have never been anywhere outside of New Jersey!
It is no surprise that New Jersey is shaped like a cocoon to symbolize
such an insular mentality.
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The ball field is finally getting improved parking. Now maybe the
rear ends of the cars won't stick out into the traffic lane. That took them
about twenty years to address the problem. |
| Bagels? Those are the
nastiest doughnuts I have ever tasted. Keep them up in New York! |
|
I've got to laugh about you "having trouble with dates, names, anything
important". Kudos and Whiners is the perfect place for you, since
getting things wrong is part of the entertainment! (And provided by a
lot of the contributors!)
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I heard a rumor that the Summerland shrimp farm is being converted
to a "Teasers". I wonder where they will get the women from? Honduras?
Cool.
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| Maybe if the bathrooms were
clean and the place didn't smell like New Jersey more people would go
to the House of Music |
Paul Winchell, 82, an early television ventriloquist who provided
goofy voice-overs for such animated characters as Winnie the Pooh's friend
Tigger and who invented a version of the artificial heart, died June 24 at
his home in Moorpark, Calif. |
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Re: how many signs. Why would the Boondocks or any other business for that
matter pay money to a place that slanderously insults you . People have
the right to voice free speech, but when you choose to print something
slanderous about people you better know what your printing, Ed. I have
read your submission guide and can't figure out why the person who wrote
this isn't revealed. unless you have proof of what you printed you are
doing a big injustice to everyone . If this idiot has some proof (which he
doesn't) then let him be known. Let him or her be seen for the real jerk
that they are. And let them explain themselves. They will have no good
explanation because they have some personal vendetta. We all know if
anyone is a coke head and owns a business you will see it slowly go down
hill, but since they have been in town it has been improvement after
improvement . These are good people that you have chose to slander. Hey
Ed, re-read your rules and explain to me why you choose not to
reveal this liar. They clearly state the name, Boondocks and owners
and according to your own rules this is of a negative personal nature. And
is as good as mentioning their names without adding the name of the true
source you are as guilty of slander as Dan Rather was for not verifying a
story he reported. You have revealed people who have said far less.
(Ed: I don't recall the posting you are referring to. I looked but
could not find it. If there was any reference to anyone's use of drugs I
would have posted their name. Many things slip past me, but accusations
seldom do. If any such thing was posted here, I sincerely apologize to the
fine folks at Boondocks. I drink there and like the place very much.)
|
We should start a protest march over the ugly signs. Stop the tourist
from entering the Keys. These next 2 week ends would be a good start, but
Mini-season week end would top it off! |
| Re: You want and want. Wow you must have
had a fun childhood. You sound like a real happy person. Thank God you
haven't reproduced any children. God knows I don't want my children around
them. |
| Babs and Dirk
are back from Vegas. Yee-Haa! |
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Tuesday June 28, 2005 |
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Monday June 27, 2005 |
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On Monday mornings there are 20% more heart attacks and people's
blood pressure is higher. They say its because of job return anxiety. Have a
nice day. |
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Ed, you really need to get a 2005 calendar. Monday
is the 4th, Sunday is the 3rd and Saturday is the 2nd.
(Ed: Oops! the Moondogs Independence day jam on Picnic Island is
Sunday July 3 around noon, or so. I got the date wrong yesterday. I have
trouble with dates, names, faces and anything important.)
|
 I have been to
the Big Pine House of Music a few times. They have some really good
bands there. I went last night to see a Beatles cover band and they were
good. What I didn't understand is why there weren't more people there.
What is it that people are doing in Big Pine on a Saturday night that is
better than watching live bands for free. Also some of the people that do
attend theses performances are just as entertaining to watch as are the
bands that are playing. I'm afraid that if we do not support the only place
offering this sort of entertainment that pretty soon they may not be around
at all. |
| I always brag on the pizza from A Slice of
Paradise, but the other night we got one after 10pm from Pizzaworks and
it was great. The new people look like they are doing a nice job. The place
was clean, very clean. The smell of fresh baked bread was to die for. I
could see they had just baked a ton of rolls for subs and I was impressed.
The Pizza was right up there with Paradise. I am going to do it again. |
 Well,
"Captain", if you are a "Captain" and don't want to be called one, kudos to
you. Captain Dan is a Captain and is addressed so out of
respect from his friends and associates. If you've earned it, I wouldn't
necessarily call it arrogance. The people that hang out at The Key Deer are
just a bunch of fun loving, smoking, (tobacco) locals that like to just kick
back and have a good time. Some of us have money, some don't. So why don't
you take your self righteous Captain's-ass and go somewhere like Key West
with the rest of the self righteous jerks. That goes for the rest of you
that don't like B.P.K. |
I was told by someone in Marathon that Singh
purchased the shrimp farm some
time ago when they went out of business. Of course, he's planning to change
the zoning for condos I hope that that's just a rumor. |
 Yes, we have
Bagels here on BPK in the WD shopping center at Bagel Island. They are
almost as good as a NY bagel since new owners have taken over. Good luck,
and i hope their coffee is better. A good cup of coffee will bring good
business. The previous coffee was too weak.) |
| Re: The Jersey woman was spotted early
Tuesday in Key Largo. The Jersey woman was seen early this morning on I-95
northbound headed in the general of, well, north. Are you stalking this
woman? Do you have an infatuation with her? Are you a UPS driver and you
radio each other where people are? Get a life! |
| Those UPS drivers will give you anything
you ask for. But beware, they may want to keep you! |
 Today we
were behind a reckless driver on US 1 talking on their cell phone
while passing cars on the double yellow and nearly missing a head on
collision as they passed us. We called *FHP and gave them the information.
We had missed our turn while reading off the license number to the officer.
As we were turning around we saw a Monroe Co. Sheriff's car pull out and
take off after the reckless driver. That felt good. |
| Re: The Long Winded Tome--
Darren Bell. You're still not getting it. No one is disagreeing with
you. I don't know anybody that doesn't think this was an unnecessary tragedy
and that he should answer for his crimes. To those who need to learn to
think twice before they hit the accelerator, this should be a wake up call.
If you are a good defensive driver then maybe you need to be the one to
speak out constructively.
But you're still just screaming about it (which is your right) but I
implore you again, do something constructive with your anger and outrage.
Call the H.R. director and the General Manager at LPI. Call or write a
letter to our local court system. Start a petition. I'm sure you'll get the
signatures you need in no time. Just stop ranting, it's not good for your
blood pressure. |
Reflection 27 This cool prayer comes from "A Maryknoll Book of Prayer".
We all need to say this one over and over:I've me a mind that is not
bored That does not whimper, whine, or sigh. Don't let me worry overmuch
about That fussy thing called I. Give me a sense of humor, Lord. Give me the
grace to see a joke, To find some happiness in life, And pass it on to other
folk. |
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Liberals and conservatives alike (especially you ultra left wingers)
should look at the message found at the following web site. It’s a powerful
reminder. The site address is: http://patriotfilesannex.org/america_wake_up.htm
You might want to view a few of the other files as well. Especially the
dems and Clintonistas. |
 To the DOT
person who wrote "They do have a good system and people on duty
24/7 to update the signs." Just because you think they have a good system
doesn't mean it will work. I have lived in major cities with these signs
and they are updated at the speed of your typical government employee.
Dynamic message signs.
Protest Contact
information. Email them now, or else!
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I heard, in a local pub, yesterday that the alleged shrimp farm at
MM24 is either a front for the CIA, or some type of micro-brewery. If it's
the former, I hope they are not messing up the Keys ecology by flushing
Korans; if the latter, where can I sample the beer?
|
We really enjoyed the NASCAR from Sonoma yesterday. But one thing
got me. Are those announcers fans that they brought in? They all had big
guts and looked like they were glad it was over so they could go eat.
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Re: Darren Bell. Do not ask for whom the Bell tolls, it could toll
for thee, if he is still driving. Let's hope not.
|
I have one question, what year calendar do you guys use? You are
always getting the days and dates wrong. You just told them Saturday the
3rd. No, Sunday is the 3rd and Monday is the 4th of July the legal holiday
which makes Saturday the 2nd. We need to get you some Starbucks. |
|
We don't have parks on Big Pine Key because many of
the got miners truly believe that a park will lower their property value.
Is that stupid or what? Who ever heard of a public park that enhances a
neighborhood decreasing property values? Look at Marathon or Key Largo.
Their public parks are beautiful and if anything, have increased the value
and integrity of the property values. Most of these complainers have no
children or grandchildren. If they do, they shouldn't because they
obviously hate children. As if they weren't children themselves once.
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I am offended by the term "entrapment moos" used by a submitter; the proper
term is latent behemoth, and these can be avoided if one knows what
to look for. For starters:
The Five Signs
of Future Fat
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All of her clothing is too tight. She is struggling to keep in a size she
outgrew long ago.
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Short legs and waddling gait
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She insists on total darkness for sex.
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Her hair looks fabulous. She is concentrating on the one part of her body
that will not get fat.
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She eats the lime in her Corona
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Apparently I spelled Minifest wrong because it came out manifest.
Mini-season hence, Minifest. Hope I spelled everything right this time.
|
You want and want. You have brand new
giant schools in Key West, Sugarloaf, and Tavernier, you do have parks and
tennis courts, and ball fields, and bike paths and more all over the place,
and yet, "The open palm of desire wants everything, it wants everything, it
wants soil as soft as summer, and the strength to push like spring"
I elected not to have children. If you want a bike path and recreational
park, how about you buy the property and and putting what you like on it.
That would be good. I would like to see a goddamn road get repaired around
here that hasn't been touched in 35 or 40 years. They are tearing the guts
out of my truck. But hey...
Get your kid ready for the world, not the other way round. If they're fed
and clothed, they ought to be happy. Now I feel better too. |
The Summerland shrimp farm only breeds shrimp. They are shipped to
Honduras to mature, where the climate is more suitable for them to grow.
Also because of cheaper labor.
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| Re: Key Deer Bar and Grill.
I have been reading closely all the messages about the place. Yes, I see a
few drunks in there, but that's normal for most places down here. I like
that the smokers can sit outside and drink and smoke. I "was" an avid Key
Deer Bar patron eating there most weeks one or two nights. I loved listening
to some of the great talent, Mike Green on Fridays and Gary & Louie or Terry
Cassidy on Sat. nights. There have been some good cooks there and good gals
waiting the tables. But I have seen that Dan has run the good ones off. He
is always crying about his help either stealing or being drunk. Well in a
few cases I suspect he is right, but not in all of them and lately it seems
every time we went in, there were all new employees. I no longer go there
even though I did like the atmosphere and the food. The last 3 times I have
been there the food was awful. The pizza was burnt black and not made right.
The chicken fingers were still raw, the steamed veggies overcooked and
contained only squash, etc. That last time was the final straw. It was not a
busy Friday night, but we sat for 40 minutes and never got waited on or even
approached. Even after we said something to Dan and also to Ester (who is
not a people person and the reason a number of good girls have quit working
there). We got up left, went down the street to Conch and Stein and were
waited on and received decent food in short order.
One other question, why is Mike Green no longer playing at Key Deer?
Could it be that the girl playing keyboard there on Friday nights now is
Capt Dan's family and he pays her less? She does a good job, but belongs in
a Holiday Inn lounge playing piano, not in an Island Bar. Enough said. I'm
one customer who will be finding a new place to eat. |
Re: Children's Parks. If you've ever lived anywhere near a park you
know why no one wants them in their neighborhood. The persistent noise and
yelling will drive you to drink. |
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Monday June 27, 2005 |
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Sunday June 26, 2005 |
Mosquito Control. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! |
| Dynamic message signs.
Protest Contact
information. Email them now, or else! |
| Re: Capt. Dan. He should be yelling at his
employees. I'd be yelling too, if they turned out food like that. |
The islands on the north side of the Saddlebunch Keys are the most
photogenic mangrove views in all the Keys. |
|
Free at
last, free at last. The Lower Keys are free at last. The Jersey woman
was seen early this morning on I-95 northbound headed in the general of,
well, north. Probably now able to hear and instinctively feel the obnoxious
environment of her native habitat, pest control experts predict that she
will continue her current course until finally reaching her native New
Joisey. Thankfully, due to the fact that there was no one left in the Keys
to offend, vex, insult, perturb, harass, harangue, upset, distress, cheat,
bitch at and grumble to she is not expected to return. Unfortunately,
others members of the species are preparing their annual trek. Use extreme
caution when being approached by a woman with a huge purse, gold slippers
and giant ear rings who reeks of lilac and garlic. |
Jim Morrison of the Doors was barred from performing in Miami (I think)
for masturbating on stage. Is that true? I heard that it did happen. Just
how did he go about it? Did he get naked or just take it out of his pocket
or what? were any of you there? |
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To the people who seem surprised that Capt Dan of Key Deer yelled
at an employee, why are you surprised? Look at the dump he runs. A
person who is a class act would run a respectable class act restaurant.
Just the fact that he introduces himself as Captain says he is arrogant.
I also hold a master captain license but have never even on the boat
introduced myself as "Captain."
|
 20,000
signatures? I doubt it. I can appreciate unplanned inconveniences on
US1. Once, in 15 years, I had to sit in traffic for 4 hours while the FHP
investigated a double traffic fatality on the 7 Mile Bridge. Would I have
done anything differently if I had been dynamically messaged? No! Would the
person traveling from Key Largo to Marathon, who was inconvenienced by the
propane leak, have done anything differently if (s)he had been messaged?
Didn't say.
"Screw me"? I doubt it. Unnecessarily screw the beauty and serenity of the
drive through the the Keys? Yes! If you need to be constantly alerted to
what's over the next bridge, someone screwed you years ago. And, for that, I
feel sorry for you.
Protest Contact
information |
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It doesn't matter how many signs 2-4-20 puts up the pizza sucks and
the sandwiches have turned to crap. Go figure, Boondocks owns the place
and they aren't much better. Oh, and they will not spend money to
advertise on this site cause they spend it all on doing booger!
|
 They
do have a good system and people on duty 24/7 to update the signs.
The got-miners are just looking for any excuse to whine and
whimper. And living on Big Pine for 30 years does not make you a local .
Being born here to a Conch whose parents were Conchs does. Soon enough the
Big Pine hotel will be condos then you got-miners will see what us true
locals have had to put up with for years.
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I would like to be the first to encourage all the folks who want to
move back to New York to do so. After all, the Keys have no culture,
bagels, intelligentsia, trendiness and the other things that make the Big
Apple the place to be. The quaint folks down here can only hope that one
day our little town will be as cool as New York City.
|
This is strange but true and it's going to drive you
crazy!
 While sitting at your
desk, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.
Now, While doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right
hand.
Your foot will change direction and there's nothing you can do about it! |
| The good news is that the Mosquito Control Board is
elected. Remember that the next time you vote. Let's get a Board that
will actually control those buggers. |
 Cheney with his
phony statement that we're winning the war in Iraq reminds me of
McNamara (from the Vietnam War) and his phony body counts that made it look
like we were winning that war too. Words don't win wars. It not only looks
like we're going to lose the Iraq war, but Afghanistan is heating up again.
We're in deep doo-doo. Vietnam, Somalia, Iraq. Yeah, we're mighty. |
There
aren't 20,000 people in the Keys who would agree on anything.
The pro-sign person has got to be a northerner and a big dickweed to boot.
Protest Contact
information |
 Shrimp
Farm at about MM24 across from the new Boy Scout Camp. I think it's some
shady seafood import scam set up to circumvent our import laws. I've never
had a shrimp from there. Have You? |
What time do the Moondogs start at Picnic Island Sunday?
I seriously doubt that any locals would leave garbage on the island. Those
of us who frequent it every Sunday all year treasure it too much. I will be
there on Sunday and will help with any needed cleanup.
(Ed: They said it's Saturday July 3 and will start around noon
[Keys time].) |
 To all restaurants.
Please stop using MSG in your food. It is totally unnecessary and
only makes the people who eat the food with it sick the next day. I know
right away when I get up the next morning after eating out if MSG was in the
food. Have you ever gone out to eat and not drink any alcohol and wonder why
you have a hang over the next day, head ache sick in your stomach and
overall feeling of depression and fatigue? Well, that's MSG poisoning.
I don't know why the food and drug administration hasn't banned it yet.
Chefs think they are being smart by using it because it brings out the
flavor of the food. MSG can actually kill a person who is allergic to it. It
also triggers migraine headaches. |
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I hope that was a joke about Big Pine Motel going condo. I think
they are going to have a
name change for Marathon to Singh City.
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| Re: Pizza. I don't work for any pizza place, but I
like good pizza. The best pizza on Big pine is Pizza Works, followed by Big
Pine, then Key Deer then 2-4-20, but the worst is House of Music, by far. |
| Re:
"If someone knew that Darren Bell had "been doing this crazy driving
crap on the road for as long as he's lived on Big Pine Key" why wasn't he
reported to the Sheriff's Office before he caused an accident?" ...Long-winded
tomes |
Re: $15,000,000 For mosquito control!
Where do they buy them?
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Sunday June 26, 2005 |
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Saturday June 25, 2005 |
One more time about those signs: If they don't have a good system
or people to update the information, then the signs are basically
worthless. A dedicated a.m. station would be the best thing.
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Re: dynamic signs. This is a personal invitation to the idiot
with the petition, come on out to Picnic Island. We'd love to meet you and
bring your petition.
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| Someone sent this to me. My
office mate and I thought it was truly hysterical, cause you can just
picture it. Hope you can print it. How to Shower Like a Woman...Long-winded
tomes |
|
This is where he learned the Moonwalk. Michael Jackson dancing
bird:
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First off I want to say I love this web site and I am so glad my friend
told me about it cause now I can speak what's on my mind. Thank you.
 Maybe
someone can explain to me why Marathon has so many parks for the kids?
I had to take the kids to the dentist today at the other end of Marathon
and they always want me to stop at this wonderful park near Leigh Ann's
Coffee Shop. I'm not sure what the name of it is but we call it the
Shark/Castle Park. I noticed as I drove thru Marathon I counted at least
6 parks/sport complexes that you can see from US1. So why can't we get one
big beautiful park between Big Pine and Key West? Yes, I know we have the
Blue Heron Park. It's nice and they offer a lot of fun activities for the
families, but come on, what's the problem?
If you think about it, we don't even have a bike path thru most of the
Lower Keys until you get to Lower Sugarloaf. What really gets me about
this park is in the past 2-3 years that we stop by... there is not one
person or child there! Maybe I just answered my own question. Our
community must be afraid nobody will use it; or is it just because they
care about the Key Deer more than our children; or it's just plain old
politics? Ok. Thanks for listening. I feel better now.
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I agree with those who object to the erection
(uh, sorry), placement of the hideous Dynamic Message Signs in the
Keys. It’s bad enough that we have to look at all of the Key Deer signs all
over Big Pine with the flashing lights and the crap painted on the roadway.
It’s bad enough the touristas aren’t paying any attention to their
driving anyway trying to spot one of those cute deer or straining their
necks looking for the Blue Hole. Now, while they’re talking on their cell
phone to get directions to their Key West hotel they can slam into the car
in front because they were trying to read the signs as well. I sent the
following e-mail to Gov. Bush. I encourage all who are opposed to this
ridiculous project to do the same.
Sir,
Please intervene and actively work to stop the placement of the large
Dynamic Message Signs being suggested for U.S. 1 through the Florida Keys.
As you know, the Keys and Highway 1 are one of the most beautiful areas in
our country. Erecting the proposed signs would accomplish little other than
to distract from the scenic beauty of the surrounding landscape. U.S. 1 is
not a big city freeway or urban transportation artery with alternate routes.
It is simply a historical route passing through many small towns and
communities.
Residents of the Keys are subject to ever increasing regulations limiting or
prohibiting new construction, home improvement, business development and
many other areas that affect our daily lives in the names of environmental
protection, protected habitat or areas of critical concern. It seems,
however, that various agencies can circumvent the limitations at will and
implement environmentally offensive and relatively needless and costly
projects such as the subject signs.
As a Keys resident, and for the protection of the beauty of the Florida
Keys, I respectfully request that you object to this project and work to
stop the placement of the signs. |
Why is that Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise? |
| Pro-signage.
http://www.keynoter.com/articles/2005/06/22/news/news02.txt
Not to help out the other team or anything... but you don't need to petition
for the dynamic signs to the mainland government that supports putting them
up in the first place. You need to make your voice heard to the local
officials who are against putting the signs up. Sounds like you didn't think
that one through... (much like the DOT idiots who thought it up in the first
place). Good thing you got 20,000 signatures!!! I hope they put a dynamic
sign in your front lawn and it flashes "The entire population of Monroe
County is estimated at 80,000 people and it is impossible for you to have
collected 1/4 of their signatures." For reference:
http://thefloridakeys.com/facts.htm
Re: Well, it was hard, but I got over 20,000 people to sign a petition
supporting the new dynamic signs! We sent it to Tallahassee this morning!
so, screw you all. We also plan on gathering more signatures over the
holiday weekend in Key West and at the sand bar. And we will be sending them
up to the capital too! You aren't the only ones using US1 you know. |
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Yes, Thursday was the 23rd. I know, because it was my
birthday. Thank you Barb, Peggy, Darryl, Fish, & Capt. Dan for making it so
enjoyable. You guys are the best ! |
Have you given up on yard
sales? I don't see a button on
your home page anymore
(Ed: The yard sales page was not very popular, so we axed it. If you're
having a yard sale, email us and we'll gladly print it here on Kudos and
Whiners.) |
| Re: No
Matter what. Are you sure you didn't accidentally book the Badfinger
tribute band? |
| Questions, questions.
What is going in at the True Value property? Why wont they tell us?
What's going in at the old Montego Bay? I hear McDonalds has plans for that
one. What happened to Wendy's moving into the Winn-Dixie Plaza? That's been
a quite subject. I hope Walgreens hurries up I can't wait to see that new
store. Think of how many people they are going to employ there. When
are they going to start to redevelop the Big Pine Key Motel? I hear that's
been sold and it's going to be condos. Out with the old, in with the new. |
| The
only thing that interested me on this website Friday is Debbie aka
Pampered Paws. She is awesome. I never leave home without her. She takes
care of my babies (and very reasonably), but I really don't want you guys to
know about her so forget what I said. |
Have you notice how hot those men in brown are? UPS drivers are hot! |
| Week Synapses: The V for a U is a Roman
thing. It looks ancient therefore cool. I'm glad to hear positive input
concerning the dynamic signs. Quit pickin' on Capt. Dan, you can't help
where you're born (Jersey). Pretzel logic guy is really out of it Wal-Mart
has never showed any interest in Big Pine. |
| Condos. Is everyone
aware of what's happening to the Keys? We are being invaded like the Indians
having their land taken from them back in those days by the greedy white
men. Well, its happening all over. Read the paper. Every day these
developers are buying all the most unique quaint little businesses and
putting condos in. What's happening to America? Why do people suddenly all
want to live in condos? I don’t understand why you all want to come down
here to live in a cement building, all looking like clone buildings,
blocking out the view of the beauty of the paradise you all came down here
for. We're all so sick of you greedy, blind, ignorant people. Go live
in Miami cement city. Learn from the Mayan civilization. Cut down all the
trees for your cement jungle and there's nothing to hold the winds and rains
back from the hurricanes. So you'll all drown and burn from no shade
trees. Live on rich and greedy. |
Fridays with Mitch- Thank you! Those were great. You have
succeeded in making at least one person smile.
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| Calling the "Liberals Suck Guy" a Boy
George kool-aid drinking guy is hilarious. For one, he's a republican and
obviously a heterosexual and saying that he is White and implying that
Republicans are all white is also absurd. We republicans are about right and
not about color. |
In response to Local soap opera. Between the lines
you got it wrong and just supposing it is any of your business, the band
"Angus Bangus" declined an offer from a small record company. The drummer
went on vacation with his family and is now back with the band (if you
really were here the other night you would have seen him). As of
yesterday, Friday June 24, one of us is in Nashville talking to record
people. Some people in the band want to tour and some people want to build
something special here in Big Pine (that's known as a difference of
opinion between people). You appear to
criticize entertaining our people in Iraq (even if you don't like what
they're doing they're still our people) and you seem to want to insult
somebody with aspirations to go national. I will say a prayer for you.
Molly Hatchet's singer did die last year, but the band still goes on and
still puts on a great performance. We do have big plans for Big Pine.
We are trying to develop Manifest for the week of mini lobster season,
with costume contests, weigh-in contests, bands & shows and we would like
to get together with other businesses to promote this idea for Big Pine &
the lower keys. We still bring in concerts, bands, face painting, tarot
card reading and still have plans for a music festival in October. I
humbly apologize for not living up to your expectations.
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Stop blight and spying. Protect your Keys and your privacy.
It's now or never
to stop them from installing the signs any further down the Keys.
Hurry!
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Re: Michael
Jackson. What's always funny is how an employee works for you for
20 years and always did a good job ( good enough to stay employed for 20
years) .But when you go tell the truth to the court, you are now a worthless
disgruntled employee. I don't read tabloids either. Maybe that's where you
made your mistake. All I have is one question: Would you let your kids stay
with M.J.? Case closed. |
Those big road signs are a dumb idea for the Keys, but think of the
money you would make if your bar/establishment was right before
the sign; every car in line would empty into your place when the
sign flashed "expect long delays". Maybe this is why we get a few comments
supporting these abominations.
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Enough
with the bar bashing already! We all know what BPK bar has what in
terms of atmosphere, who has the good food and who doesn’t, who has the good
help and who doesn’t and which owners are good guys and which ones are
a**holes. (We have a couple of each)
You get to
choose what place you’re comfortable in. The food and drink places here
will make it or they won’t based on their ability to attract a customer base
by providing what their customers want. If they go under it’s because they
provided poor quality or service and lost their customers and help, (usually
poor management). If they pay attention and provide good food, drinks and
service with a decent working environment they make a profit and survive,
(usually good management). I agree with most of the postings about the
various businesses on BPK. We’ve all read them over and over again but
nothing much really changes anyway so let’s move on. Locals have made their
choices so the only people to influence here are the newbies and tourists
and nobody gives a hoot about them anyway. I think I’ll go have a drink.
Montego Bay where are you? |
 I agree, all
marriages should have an expiration date. Say, four to five years. If
you treat each other decent, and still want to be together, renew the
contract. If you split up, all property purchased within the contract period
will be split 50/50. This will stop miserable marriages from ruining lives.
Also, this would stop the lazy pregnant-on-purpose entrapment moos from
leeching off a lifetime meal ticket. Maybe this would encourage the moos to
lose that extra 100 pounds of fat they gained with their i agree, all
marriages should have an expiration date. say, four to five years. if you
treat each other decent, and still want to be together, renew the contract.
if you split up, all property purchased within the contract period will be
split 50/50. this will stop miserable marriages from ruining lives. also,
this would stop the lazy pregnant-on-purpose entrapment moos from leeching
off a lifetime meal ticket. maybe this would encourage the moos to lose that
extra 100 pounds of fat they gained with their "oops, gotcha" pregnancy. |
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Only a
true Southerner knows that the term "booger" can be a resident of the
nose, a descriptive, as in "that ol' booger," or the first name of someone,
or something that jumps out at you in the dark and scares you senseless.
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Re: Dynamic signs. There is at least one idiot in every group. This
is definitely ours.
Most people voiced their opinion on this site. Most posters are against it
and tell their reason,
but this loser tells us all to "screw ourselves", and doesn't even give a
reason why they support
the signs. Is there a good reason? Well, save it now because your rudeness
makes me, for one, not care. There aren't 20,000 people stupid enough to
sign a petition from someone that has told us to go screw ourselves. To
the 20,000 signers: You could have picked a better leader
than this community insulter.
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Gushing for Pampered Paws- Deb is he is the best. Deb is babysitting
my niece's Golden while she is away for the summer and Deb is great with
Emmy. She comes twice a day and does everything from feeding and grooming
to playing and hugs. You can tell she is an animal lover by her total
dedication. Sometimes she brings her 2 Goldens to play with Emmy, which
Emmy loves romping in the pool with or chasing around the patio.
Definitely 2 thumbs up for Deb!
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| WWJD. What would
Jesus do? |
| Maybe I'm an idiot, but aren't
those signs that are being put up on roads all over Florida to be
used for things like Amber Alerts or for highway information (such as
accidents or road closings)? They do not look good but their purpose is far
more important than the fact that we may have to adjust our camera angle
when taking a photo. I'd rather be alerted (when somebody has kidnapped one
of our children) of a vehicle description or advised when US 1 or Card
Sound Road is closed. See the bigger picture folks. |
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Send that elitist Pig-Nig island guy back to New Jersey where he
belongs. And what the heck is a Pig-Nig anyway?
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The person who wrote the comment about Capt. Dan at Key Deer Bar was
correct. I have seen him go off with his temper and verbally abuse an
employee. It was embarrassing to me to have to watch it. I can’t imagine
how the poor employee felt being rudely shouted at in front of customers. If
there was a problem it should have been discussed in private, calmly and in
an adult manner. That’s the reason he can’t keep quality employees, the
reason I don’t go there any longer, (besides the dollar beer drugged up dirt
bags outside) and also the reason he will eventually go out of business.
You can’t treat employees like trash and expect quality work or any sort of
loyalty. |
Does anyone have kids at the boys & girls club at the Charter
School by the Flea market? I just wanted to get some feedback about them.
I'm thinking about signing my kids up if they have a spot available. Have
a great weekend!
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| Re: V instead of U on old
buildings. It's the old Roman way. |
| RE: Wal-Mart raver.
Wal-Mart would kill all other business in Big Pine. You're clearly a
part-time Piner. |
This
weekend three planets will grace
the western sky, forming a lovely trio easily visible shortly after
sunset. Saturday evening in particular will find
Saturn,
Venus,
and
Mercury all within a 2 degree circle (about the size of your thumb
held at arm's length) above the western horizon.
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| Another great link for pet friendliness
is www.dogfriendly.com Please
take your pets with you over the 42 bridges during evacuations. Thank you
-ruff ruff - meow - meow. |
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Re: Here's what I wrote to Jeb Bush. Was that
your defining moment?
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Brian and Sayuri. Good luck on your move to New York. We will miss you
very much. Come back to the Keys when you get tired of the city life. Love. |
To all of the Rob's Bar
and Grill bashers: Grow up!
If you like Rob one way or another, it's quite irrelevant in my
opinion to... Long-winded tomes
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| Re:
2-4-20. So what pizza place do you work for? |
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Saturday June 25, 2005 |
