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Archives of Old Kudos and Whiners

June 2005

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
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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.
Deep fried bald eagle with manatee steaks and Key deer roast with loggerhead soup appetizer is the Bomb!
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
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.

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

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.
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.


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!
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.
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.
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.)
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?
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."
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.


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.


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!

Thursday June 30, 2005

 

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.
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.

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.
I was watching the Black Entertainment Awards last night and was wondering if anyone knew when the White Entertainment Channel was having their awards.
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. 


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.
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. 
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
Sewers aren't the problem at the House of Music. If the usuals would bathe, the problem would be solved.
Romance Mathematics
Smart man + smart woman = romance
Smart man + dumb woman = affair
Dumb man + smart woman = marriage
Dumb man + dumb woman = pregnancy

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?
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.

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?



I Love this site. Its better than Days of Our Lives!

Disgruntled visitor. Shut up and get your own life…every single one of you!
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.)

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.
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?
girl + pretty + big pine = tourist.
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.

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?

Wednesday June 28, 2005

 

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?
Hey, quit picking on Captain Dan. He's a good guy and has contributed a lot to the community.
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. 
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.
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.
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/

 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. 
I like it that you screw up the dates every now and then.  It makes things more interesting.  Rock on!
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. 
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.


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!)
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.
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.
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!

Tuesday June 28, 2005

 

Monday June 27, 2005



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.

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.

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!
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.
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.



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
  1. All of her clothing is too tight. She is struggling to keep in a size she outgrew long ago.
  2. Short legs and waddling gait
  3. She insists on total darkness for sex.
  4. Her hair looks fabulous. She is concentrating on the one part of her body that will not get fat.
  5. She eats the lime in her Corona

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.
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.

Monday June 27, 2005

 

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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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?

Sunday June 26, 2005

 

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.
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.
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:
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.
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.


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.
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.

 

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!

 

Governor Jeb Bush
Email: jeb.bush@myflorida.com 
Fax: 850-487-0801 
Write: Governor Jeb Bush
         PL 05 The Capitol
         400 S. Monroe Street
         Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001.
 
Dixie Spehar
boccdis1@monroecounty-fl.gov
Phone: (305)292-3440
FAX: (305)292-3466
George Neugent
boccdis2@monroecounty-fl.gov
Neugent-George@monroecounty-fl.gov
Phone: 305-872-1678, 292-4512
Fax: 305-872-9195
 
Murray Nelson
boccdis5@monroecounty-fl.gov
Phone: (305)852-7175
FAX: (305)852-7162
Rep. Ken Sorensen
ken.sorensen@myfloridahouse.gov
Phone: (850) 488-9965
FAX: (305) 853-1947
 
Charles "Sonny" McCoy
boccdis3@monroecounty-fl.gov
Phone: (305)-292-3430
FAX: (305)292-3577
David P. Rice
boccdis4@monroecounty-fl.gov 
PHONE: (305)289-6000
FAX: (305)289-6306
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.

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.
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.
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.

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!
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.
Send that elitist Pig-Nig island guy back to New Jersey where he belongs. And what the heck is a Pig-Nig anyway?
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!
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.
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.
Re: Here's what I wrote to Jeb Bush. Was that your defining moment?



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
Re: 2-4-20.  So what pizza place do you work for?

Saturday June 25, 2005

 

Friday June 24, 2005

People from the Marathon and Boot Key Harbor communities are coming together next weekend to help a seven-year-old boy whose father died over Memorial Day weekend. Will Ladd, the son of popular Bill Jr. (Bj) Ladd, will be the recipient of a fund-raising event to be held at the Dockside Lounge, where his dad recently worked. The “Celebration of Life” will take place on Saturday, July 2, from 4 to 9 pm.

Organizers have opened a college fund to assist the boy, planning a food sale, 50/50 drawing, raffle, and auction. Several local entertainers will donate their time during the event.

Bj Ladd died on May 28 after slipping into a diabetic coma. He had worked as a server and floor manager at the Dockside Lounge on Boot Key Harbor, entertaining guests with his speedy service, amazing memory, and willingness to “ham it up” on stage with local performers. He made many friends during his years in Marathon.

Re: dynamic signs. Thanks for the addresses of Jeb Bush, you should leave these posted for a few days so lot's of us have the opportunity to write. I just did and challenge all my neighbors to do the same.

Email jeb.bush@myflorida.com  or fax kim at 850-487-0801 or write him: Governor Jeb Bush, PL 05 The Capitol, 400 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001.




15 delightful years
wedded to my best friend. Hip Hip Hooray!
This is for Reverend Richard Derreth whom is about to depart from United Methodist Church. Those who went behind his back should be ashamed of themselves. For ousting a man whom cares for his fellow man as Jesus did long ago. Pastor Richard opened his doors to the cold, tired, and weary. Who needed temporary shelter from the Keys' raging storms. Churches are supposed to do that anyway. Or letting people whom are just out of luck with a home, staying at the church until they find or make their way. It's those people whom got fed up with all the bums. And you call yourself a Christian? Shame on you. Shame on all of you. WWJD(?), Pastor