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Tuesday May 32, 2005 |
Happy Memorial Day my fellow Keys peeps! After living here for 4 yrs one
of my best friends keeps telling me that I need to, "get a life". Outside
of me b****ing about my bf (?), so, how about a co-ed fun softball team
or something athletic? Anyone have any leads?
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All you bald headed duck walking losers that make fun of heifers
need to get a life. All that time spent jerkin your little smoky over
fantasy pictures on the internet has skewed your outlook on reality.
Normal women in America are not skinny little play toys, but wholesome
caring people. So go back to your mommy in New Jersey and ask her
forgiveness.
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| I agree about the rude blonde teenager at Summerland
Seafood. That one girl has got to go she is ruining your business! |
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I am the guy who wrote about the good kisser at Boondocks. I would like
to take the opportunity to thank the woman who wrote in: "This is
to the good kisser at Boondocks. Dude, your attitude towards women
rocks! The fact that you find the uniqueness in us is a quality not many
men have. Thank you!"
If you is reading this, do you hang out at Boondocks a lot? I might
already know you. If I don't know you I would certainly like to meet
you. When are you usually there?
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 I'd like to give
the man with the Suzuki outboard the biggest Kudos award imaginable.
This gentleman came into the Napa store on Saturday, and he handed me a
wallet that had quite a bit of money inside. He said I found this in your
parking lot, I smiled and looked at the drivers license, to give the
person a call but he was from Hialeah. So we put the wallet into the safe
and while the kind gentleman was still inside the store the man who lost
his wallet came in. Can you imagine this guys reaction? He was so
relieved and said, "Thank you so much, and do you know that if we were
in my home town I would have never gotten my wallet back?" So, kind soul
thank you very much for your goodness, and reminding us all why we still
live here.
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Hey Boondocks heifer defender, lighten up and quit picking on the
gentle editor. If you were a little less hostile maybe your comments would
be printed in full. Try to stop smoking, lose a few pounds, and have a
little fun with the rest of us.
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There is a N.Y. times paper box on Key Deer Blvd. at the road side
entrance of WD it is
the first box by the entrance (blue box). No one seems to notice it as
the box is always full.
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Re: long winded. It is sort of scary to think that this kind of
person lives among us. A typical republican.
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 Re: Big Pine
Rescue. How can you say anything bad about these people that chose to
help others as a profession or volunteer. I witnessed these people in
action Sunday after the horrible accident by Big Pine channel. These folks
are real heroes and are true professionals. I seen more than I cared to
see and don't know how they do it daily, but thank God there they are
there.
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| Re: good kissers. If you were a better kisser and
worth it they wouldn't do that. |
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Someone asked a while back why all bums smoked. I just
read a study that said that the more educated a person was, the less likely
they were to smoke. In other words, dumb people smoke. That's true. |
I just want to say to the coward that hit the key deer on Palm
Drive in Whispering Pines Sub and left it to suffer and die, that I hope
you get a chance to go the same way if not worse. What goes around, comes
around and hopefully you will get what you deserve.
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| Liberals are dumber than a bag of
hammers! |
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Parrotdise's Lobster Rueben is fabulous (I don't get it fried,
though.) The food has really come a long way. Keep it up. Can't wait for
the liquor license.
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I also thought Blorg was the product of a drug
addled brain, but I met him and the lovely miss Poinciana the other night.
She's a great kisser. They also gave me a CD with some still photos and
video of the planet Canibasa. It's just like the Keys 20 yrs. ago.
Everyone is going to want to move there.
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| 595 spam messages since Friday.
Yeooww! |
Re: Spam. It looks like someone out there needs a spam filter. There
are many free filters on the web. Just Google "free spam filter" and
end of problem. i get between 40 and 100 a day that are automatically
blocked. |
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That was a tremendous long winded submission the other day
supporting George W. Bush but it still cannot overcome the fact that the
man is a cretin.
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| I was at
a bar on Ramrod last Friday night, and this woman kept looking at me and
saying something that sounded like "Fo shizzle". Was she
just drunk and referring to Bo's guitar playing, or is there some other
meaning to this phrase? |
 This
is how the Key Deer Refuge people deal with dead deer off of US1. Six
hours have passed now, in this heat, and this is as far as the cops would
move it from the middle of the road. Then I was told that no one would pick
it up until Tuesday! What is wrong with this picture? Then a passerby told
me that I should put ice on it because it will start to stink. It was
also amazing to see the people that usually go by this spot several times a
day, go another way so they don't have to look at it. I think that you
refuge people are money hungry, and have no concern for these creatures
except for the money you can collect from the government on your grants. And
another thing, if we were caught moving it, this "humane" agency would be
all over anyone who touches it. This is very sick. |
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Only a true Southerner can
show or point out to you the general direction of "yonder."
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Three equally good arguments that Jesus was a
Californian:
1. He never cut his hair.
2. He walked around barefoot all the time.
3. He started a new religion. |
Re: always use a condom. Why should you be honored for waving a
Twinkie at the grand canyon? |
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Tuesday May 32, 2005 |
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Memorial Day 2005 |
Memorial Day 2005. Remember! |
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Mr. Dewey, may he rest in peace, passed on
during his 94th year. His niece had taken him to her place up in Fl.
with his beloved dog, and he got to be taken care of in his last
days. He, along with his wife will be greatly missed.
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To the person who cited the 500 employees of the US
Congress with bad statistics, you need to check out
www.Snopes.com before spreading
such nonsense. Don't get me wrong, I'm not defending the Congress, but
this one has been going around the Internet for a long time. Snopes.com
says "What is surprising is that so many people willingly circulate
the above-cited piece of cheap, inflammatory tripe expecting it to be
taken seriously. No names or dates are mentioned, of course, so trying to
match individuals with the vague charges leveled in this text would be a
fruitless task (especially since the composition of Congress changes at
least every two years, and the piece is undated). In any case that effort
would be pointless, for this article is nothing more than a cheap smear:
no one in it is cited as actually having done something wrong, but
merely of having been "arrested" or "accused," or being a "defendant," or
having been "stopped." Isn't our system supposed to be based upon the
presumption that a person is innocent until proved guilty?" For the whole
explanation, go to
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/outrage/congress.htm.
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After Ed's comment I had to read the latest long-winded. Whew. I
may have to print that for future reference. It's like a thesaurus for
how to rip somebody. Bravo! Artiste! Author! (And do I detect a fan of
Brit-coms?)
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 I know some
men who got terribly screwed over on their divorce. Just because some easy
spread-leg woman gets pregnant "accidentally on purpose" should not justify
taking everything the men worked for all their lives. I'm all for paying
child support, but the courts have run amok on too many cases. If the man is
stand up enough to claim and raise the "surprise" child he never wanted, he
should be honored, not taken to the cleaners.
So men, always use a condom with those pigs you screw. Those
kind of women think they are entitled to bleed you dry for the rest of your
lives. I am a woman and would never stoop so low as to entrap a man. |
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superb long-winded tome also left out butt-munch. |
 Too
much. I woke up in my truck at one this morning and didn't know where I
was. I thought I was in my driveway, but I was still at Bahia Honda. I had
to bother some guys on a boat to get the combination for the gate lock so I
could get out. Boy, what terrible breath I had. And I'm so sunburned. It
sure was a good party. I'm going back to bed. |
The problem with the world is that
everyone is a few drinks behind! --Humphrey Bogart
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| I called for the Big Pine Rescue squad last year
because I found my neighbor unconscious and barely breathing in her
backyard. They were there quicker than I would have expected. I was damn
impressed with their promptness & professionalism. If they are not good
enough for you go back to New Fuggin Jersey |
 I went to the No
Name Pub to pick up a grouper sandwich and got a surprise. It was
just about the best fish sandwich I've ever had. Fresh and cooked just
right. Breading on it was awesome. It was about $8, but just the sandwich
would fill up a big guy. Did mine anyway. The silver dollar potatoes left a
lot to be desired, but like I said, the sandwich more than made up for it. I
got take out so I didn't have to deal with anything or anyone. Just had a
nice meal with my honey. |
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I am the one who wrote the comment Sunday, May 28th about the jerkoffs
insulting the "Heifers" at Boondocks and it was printed totally
wrong. Our famous ED left out part of it that changed the whole idea. It
was printed by our Editor indicate that thinner better looking women hang
out at Key Deer which is by no means the case. The part left out was
written after the line "Maybe the women at Boondocks are bigger than Key
Deer" but he skipped the next two sentences reading "where the ignorant
one doing the bashing must hang out. That is normal. Regular women who
eat regularly are heavier than 90 pound crack whores who don't eat
anything that isn't made by Natural Ice. " If we read the submission
guidelines written by this same editor it says anything can be printed
that does not individually name a person. Anything naming a person may be
printed if the author puts their email address and name. That comment
does not name a person anywhere. Hey Ed, can you clear up your definition
of naming an individual person? Please do not alter my writings. If you
do not care for them then leave them out totally rather then to change
them.
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If Hillary the Heifer wins the presidency, will she give her
acceptance speech at Boondocks?
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He's Back! Someone should tell Rob from the island grill it's
alright to go bald! Don't comb that stuff over that bald spot. I saw him
in Winn Dixie the other day. My boyfriend is and has been going bald for a
time, and I told him "don't ever comb that stuff over your bald spot, it
really looks stupid, and besides he's just growing up thru his hair! And I
didn't fall in love with you for your hair.
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I find it rather disgusting that here we live in a Wildlife Refuge and a
key deer gets hit in a neighborhood and left to die in the road and
because it is a holiday no one will come out to remove it until Tuesday.
What gives? Millions of dollars has been spent to fence them, but when
they are injured or in this case killed and left, the Key Deer "people"
are no where to be found or contacted? We have a heat index of the high
nineties going on and they want it to lay there, how hypocritical. They
have deep pockets and no heart. Just another agency not doing their job to
the fullest.
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| Talk about corrupt! It came out in the recent trial of
Duck Tours vs. Conch Train and the City of Key West that the city pays
the Conch Train a half million dollars a year to pick up passengers at the
cruise ships and take them to the Conch Train's own shops. Now that's
a sweetheart deal (and also proably criminal).The Conch train should pay the
City for that privelage. |
Isn't it a shame I can't
buy a Sunday NY Times in Big Pine since Winn-Dixie stopped selling
it. Another reason to go to Key West. Waterfront Market is another, |
| That
incredible, well written long-winded tome also left
out cheese dick, one of my all time favorites. |
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I have a question. How, when you are going 45 mph going and coming to Big
Pine, you can have an accident with such destruction and death as
was experienced on Sunday? How is it possible, especially with all the law
enforcement that runs along this small stretch? I have no clue. God
forbid you get caught without a seat belt, but the speed that must have
caused this is totally amazing. Where were the sentries?
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 I think I saw the
woman from the movie "Shallow Hal" at a local watering hole (rhymes
with coon socks) the other night. This was the actual woman, not the
skinny one Hal visualized in his mind. Maybe we Key's men need to listen
to Anthony Robbin's tapes so we can learn to appreciate
bovine inner beauty.
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Did you see the news item about the guy who got the short end of both
divorce and child custody? First he kidnapped the kids and took them to
Malta, then when he was caught and came back to the US he hatched a plot
to sell bomb plans to Al Qaeda. Current address: c/o Federal
detention system.
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This is to the good kisser at Boondocks. Dude, your
attitude towards women rocks! The fact that you find the uniqueness in us
is a quality not many men have. Thank you!
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I have also met some good kissers at Boondocks. The problem begins,
however, when they start chewing their cud in the middle of a kiss.
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Memorial Day 2005 |
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Sunday May 28, 2005 |
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 It’s good to know
that we, the people, are in such good hands. However, imagine if you can,
working for a company that has a little more than 500 employees and has the
following statistics: 29 accused of spousal
abuse, 7 arrested for fraud, 19 accused of writing bad checks, 17
directly/indirectly involved in the bankruptcy of at least 2 businesses, 3
have done time for assault, 71 cannot get a
credit card due to bad credit, 14 arrested on
drug-related charges, 8 arrested for shoplifting, 21
currently defendants in lawsuits, 84 arrested
for drunk driving in the last year.
Can you
guess which organization this is?
It's the 535
members of the United States Congress. The same group of idiot
half-wits that crank out hundreds of new laws each year designed to keep the
rest of us in line.
Don’t you feel safer now that
you know you’re in such good hands? |
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Re: Short end of divorce. It looks like that guy
lost his divorce case and no one else agrees with him so he wants the system
to change so the losers win? |
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Re: BP Fire Rescue. How dare you criticize those people? Last week
they saved my best friends' life. |
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If you're a bachelor who doesn't cook, one of the
staples you can keep in your refrigerator is Blue cheese. You can
keep it in there forever. The worst thing that can happen is that it could
get moldy! |
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Shouldn't a country fight to be free? Why are we
fighting for a people that hate us? If they want to be free they should be
fighting for it. |
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 Has
anyone else noticed an increase in the “If you don’t think you can afford to
live here, then leave!” attitude? I hope that all of those so callous and
thoughtless will someday realize that a lot of us (actually, most of us) who
live here, and make less than $50,000 a year, are honest, hard working,
contributing members of our wonderful little community on Big Pine. Just
because our income limits our choices in housing, clothing, transportation,
etc., that doesn’t mean that we are not entitled to live in a locality that
is so wonderful to most of its residents. I, for one, will stay until
financially forced to leave, and will do so only after exhausting all
reasonable alternatives. I love Big Pine! |
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$180,000,000 is the amount of spending bills that Jeb
Bush is going to veto in this year's budget. I'm starting to like that
Bush. The turning point for me was when he passed that Stand and Fight
law which says that if we're in a life threatening situation, outside our
homes, we're allowed to shoot. Before that law, we were required to run. |
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They are researching just about everything to make our graying population's
lives better. I wonder if anyone is working to get rid of "old man smell"? |
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I suspect that suspected Moslem's terrorists might
like being in an American jail. Why not? They hove no concept of
freedom, so that can't be a problem. And they live better than they ever
did. They get three squares a day, TV, Air conditioning. They probably think
they're living the high life. |
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Over 500 Iraqis are dead in just the last month.
I 'm afraid to see how many of our troops were killed. The insurgency is
still alive and well. (78 in May) |
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 I agree with the
comments about House of Music. They really need to do something about the
awful stench from the bathrooms. If that’s not bad enough, having to
actually go into the bathroom
is even worse. They have decent bar food, are friendly enough, pour a good
cocktail and offer a good mix of music. If they really want to succeed (and
I hope they do) they need to slow down on the high-dollar bands for awhile
and finish cleaning up the inside including new bathrooms. I think their
business would improve dramatically. Good luck guys! |
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The Christians just won the election in Germany ousting
Chancellor Gerhardt Schroeder. The religious awakening that is
sweeping all over the world can only spread doom for the planet. With
politics there is always a middle ground--a compromise, but with religion,
you're dealing with faith and there is no middle ground to compromise on.
That's the scary part. Neither side is capable of compromising their faith.
The ol', "My god is better than your God." mantra is a big danger to
civilization. |
| I am enjoying all the positive feed back on
Parrotdise, they are doing a great job on improvements to better
the establishment for the benefit of all to enjoy, the managers are good
hard working people and if some people would get to know them they might
find that out, so Kudos to Parrotdise and good luck on all
of your new plans for the future. |
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A male gynecologist is like an auto mechanic who never owned a car. |
| Looe Key is a Nat'l. Marine Sanctuary and does not
have live music. Also, I hope it isn't the band that's getting naked. |
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I have to agree with the person who figures the one who struck out with
the so called "Heifers" are the ones bashing them. First off, I hang out
at Boondocks a lot and do not notice more overweight people there than
anywhere else. Maybe the women at Boondocks are bigger than Key Deer.
That is normal. I have met some of the nicest women I know in Boondocks.
Some are fat, some are thin, some are beautiful some are not but they are
all nice well spoken well educated ladies. These are the type of women I
would seek for a true relationship.
PS: One lady I dated from Boondocks was a great kisser too. That is am
important feature.
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Can anyone confirm a rumor of Mr. Dewey's death? We have not seen
him around and we heard that he passed away last month? Does anyone know
any details? Please Help.
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Re: Fire Rescue. I have an elderly relative that lives on PBK and
we have had to call 911 on several occasions in the past year; they were
fast, courteous, and highly professional!
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Glad you liked the Wal-Mart facts. Scary stuff when you think about
it. If it did ever come to Big Pine, we'll just talk the employees into
unionizing, it's WM's only Kryptonite. They'll close down quick as heck. For
further Wal-Mart facts & other anti-Wal-mart links, go to
http://www.intellectualpoison.com/WalMartisPureEvil.html
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| What Key is the Looe Key Tiki Bar on? Apparently
someone's lived here less than 12 minutes. I bet you feel smart now. |
| Re: gay playground. Not only are you gay but you're
a comedian too, usually when I have nothing to say, I don't say it at all. |
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I think yesterday's long winded tomes left out dickweed.
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As a long time Big Piner I, along with most others, get a big kick out of
the "Gossip Column." It has always been informative as well as
entertaining. However, it seems to me things are getting a little
personal. Come on people, these are our neighbors and friends.
If an owner or employee of a business has something to promote this is the
place to do it. If a band wants the islands to know where they will play
next, where better to advertise then to the people who will go there?
Furthermore, if individuals have an opinion, good or bad, they should be
able to voice it. I know we all get our say, but maybe it's time to be a
little nicer to one another and stop all the trash talk.
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| Someone should tell the men that went blind after using
Viagra that a partner is recommended. didn't your mom tell you you'd
go blind? You should have listened. |
I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she left me before we met. |
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Sunday May 28, 2005 |
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Saturday May 27, 2005 |
Big Pine Key welcomes it's newest member--Baby Alex.
Congratulations to Mommy Crystal, Daddy David and big sisters Kaitlyn and
Abby |
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I'm not the person that wrote the Parrotdise comment, but I knew all of
that stuff (getting liquor license, new improvements, etc.) from listening
to them on Biz-Baz.
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Totally Free. A small group of very nice people will be giving free
car washes on Saturday (today) at the T.I.B. bank in Big Pine from noon
until 3 pm. It's free and NO donations will be accepted. Just some
nice folks that want to spread kindness throughout the community. Everyone
is welcome. Kudoers and Whiners. I know it sounds too good to be true, so
please come meet some of your kind neighbors. Bring your dirty car.
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| To the
person who posted the complaint about Summerland Seafood Market. If you live
in the area try E-Fish on Cudjoe. There fish is cut fresh daily and
the customer service is great. No need to drive to Key West |
| To the poster of Wal-Mart info: Do you have a link
to that site? I'd love to read further. This is one of my greatest pet
peeves--huge, greedy corporations consuming everyone's right to choose!
Kudos to Ed. This is a great service to our community, knowledge is
power and speech should always be free! |
 Re: Vegetarian.
Yes, it's true it takes more planning and creativity. Here's my
suggestions, as a 20 year vegetarian: 1) The Good Food Conspiracy in Big
Pine has lots of things the local supermarket won't carry and great
people who will probably be happy to help you along with suggestions.
2) There are plenty of prepared meat substitutes on the market to help
you make the transition at Publix in Marathon (not too much at Winn
Dixie). 3) Subscribe to Vegetarian Times, check them out on line.
They have lots of articles and easy recipes. 4) a
paperback cookbook called " Cookin' Healthy With One Foot out the Door"
by Pitchford & Quigley I got at the Floating Island in Big Pine.
It's the best and EASIEST cookbook I've ever read. 5) In Key West, the
Sugar Apple Health Food Store and Cafe is awesome, and so is the
restaurant The Cafe on Southard St. (KW). 6) When you go out to
eat you can order pizza with veggie toppings and no cheese (if you
go vegan). 7) Marinate and bake or grill your tofu, serve it on a
crusty roll with dressing and veggies. It's great. 8) Alcohol is veg-friendly
so you won't die of thirst at least! I don't live down in the Keys, but
have been visiting for years. I found tons of places to try, with very
accommodating store and restaurant owners. Once you go veg, don't make a
big deal of it, and don't judge others who don't embrace the lifestyle.
When people have questions, usually its not with malice, just curiosity.
It's good to educate people in a non-judgmental way. I truly hope it
works out for you, and at least you are considering the change. Kudos to
you!
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| Re:
Moondogs. If you read the sign, it is the "Looe Key Tiki Bar" on Ramrod. How
long have you lived here 12 minutes? |
 Remember Dana
Carvey's "cranky old man" on Saturday night Live? Well there are quite a few
of them living down here as evidenced by the comments on this site. They
dislike changes of any kind, hate the president, and are convinced things
were always better in the past. Lighten up folks, change your Depends,
and try to get a better outlook. |
| Those who have no luck being heifer
bangers turn out to be heifer bashers. |
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We just wanted to say Kudos' to All key's canvas designs. We took
our outdoor furniture in last week to have all new cushion's made. When
they said the job would be done in a week I laughed to myself, well, hell,
they got it done in a week and their work is excellent!
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| I'm gay, and Who cares where the next gay playground
is? May I suggest if you have nothing to say, don't say it at all. |
| I'm trying to email cute pixs
from my garden party at Bahia Honda Sunday!
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| Amnesty Report The problem here is not that we
execute murderers, it is that we do not execute enough or fast enough.
Living another ten to twenty years on appeal after appeal after callously
committing murder is the real crime. Prison should never have become a
humane place to perfect your trade The report had only numbers of
executions, not executions per capita. In this country committers of crimes
of passion or man slaughter are not executed unlike the other countries in
the report. For us to be in the same report just shows what a bleeding heart
P.O.S.(?) that the Amnesty report people really are. |
| To all you Bush bashers and haters, I have long one
thing to say: You swine. You vulgar little maggot. You worthless bag of
filth. Long winged
tomes...cont'd (Ed: This is one of the best.) |
FDA Investigating Impotence Drugs After Reports Of Blindness. Sex offenders
are getting Viagra but Viagra may cause blindness. |
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A picture is worth a thousand words, but it uses up three thousand
times the memory. |
| Re: Whiners. do you think anyone would read this crap if it
weren't for the complaining. People want crap and gossip even if they
hate it. It's compelling. |
I was at the establishment where the "fat bastard" look alike was.
I don't think she was being hit on, he was just trying to steal her French
fries.
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Short
end of divorce. If there is some way to change the government, then I
would love to hear it. Don't give me some phony story about voting etc, I do
vote. I just spent two years dealing with our government going through a
divorce. Believe me these Judges are all powerful and there is no recourse
for their actions. There is nothing to do with justice in a Courtroom. I
know why they do everything behind closed doors. It's because if anyone saw
what goes on in there they would run them out of town in a New York minute.
 I've already been
raped by our government, but I would do anything to change the system for
the next victim. I am ashamed of how my country treated me and don't want
any of my fellow Americans, be they male or female, to have to be humiliated
by what they supposedly call justice. I've already sent letters to every
government official in the State of Florida and the President documenting
what happened to me. Nobody will touch it. If they write back at all it's a
letter distancing themselves from the system. I've even gone as far as
humiliating myself by protesting in front of the Courthouse. What they don't
understand is that once they squeezed every drop of My American pride out of
me I would do anything to change the system. Nothing can embarrass me now.
So when you say we can change the system, enlighten us so we can make the
changes that will give us back our pride in this Great Country.
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Re: Wal-Mart. Let's hope it never comes to the Keys. After reading
how they treat their employees--WD employees have it good!
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 Slice
of Paradise is without question the best pizza in the Keys period.
That other place would be better if they just put the sauce and cheese on
the box and you eat that.
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Re:
Kudos to Parrotdise: I wrote my comments because I like Parrotdise and
enjoy dining there. I like the people and the food. No, I’m not the owner
or an employee at any level. Just a customer. Yes, I have some knowledge of
what’s happening there because I have taken the time to get to know some of
the staff. I find them all very friendly and that includes the owner who is
rightfully proud of his efforts. Apparently, on this site, a person can’t
even write a complimentary comment without getting bashed. Too bad! |
 King Kilo is
here! Apparently the progress of his trusted captain Blorg is not
satisfactory to the King. The King has taken on the appearance of an
older New Yorker riding a Red Harley and while he too likes chocolate milk
the best way to distract him is with old blues music. He has strange
powers that protect him from Surly radiation.
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| Quit whining and do the best you can and then get
over it. Try again tomorrow if it's not good enough. Get enough sleep and
enough prayer. Get enough exercise and do one beautiful thing each day.
Accept the fact that nothing is ever perfect. |
Re: Heifer bashing. I figured your brain would limit you from
having any kind normal hobby besides choking your chicken. Also, I'm sure
you're way to cheap to tip a cow.
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Re: Parrotdice. One thing more shameful than tooting your own horn
is bashing a place for some apparently personal reason, you never mention
your food order or servers promptness. So you obviously have a personal
vendetta. I see this place doing tons of costly improvements all to make
it a better place for you. What are you doing besides complaining? Don't
go there if you don't like it. It's that simple. Every restaurant around
here gets beat up on. If they all said, "screw you" and closed shop then
everyone would be whining that there is no place to eat. So shut up
already! And no I do not work there.
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President G.W. Busch? I Love it. Drink up! |
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I never met a heifer that was a vegetarian.
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Isn't it wonderful all the bigwigs that worked for Homeland Security
are resigning to lobby for the companies selling technology to
Homeland Security. Just another fleecing of the taxpayer.
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|
 Another
CVS Pharmacy screw-up. I was recently told of a “lost prescription.” What
a surprise! But, if you think that CVS is bad try calling for emergency
medical response from the Big Pine Fire Station. I know of two
fairly recent horror stories related to me from local, responsible
individuals who called for assistance and then witnessed a complete lack of
patient care and total failure to provide even basic field assessment and
treatment for persons in medical distress. Apparently the CVS pharmacy isn’t
the only medical provider on Big Pine who needs extensive review, retraining
and oversight. |
| Regarding the filibuster and the GOP losing the
Senate. Don't count on it. I felt pretty certain that the country would wake
up and smell the coffee last election day. It didn't happen. (unless you
believe election fraud prevented fair results) |
Re: Right wing. Don't confuse this president with your favorite
beverage. A few Busch's and I'll agree with anything. Hiccup! |
| I personally love Blorg and look forward to his words every
day! Oh, and BTW (by the way) ROTFLMAO = roll on the floor laugh my
ass off. |
Fact: Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in
the morning. |
|
Saturday May 27, 2005 |
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Friday May 27, 2005 |
 Back in
Indiana. We recently made our yearly trip to the Keys for a much needed
vacation. As always we had the best breakfasts at the "Cracked Egg". The
staff is courteous, friendly and the food is great. Thank you all. |
| (Quote) You say we can't do anything about our country's
government? Since when? I thought this was still a democracy, at least
for a few more months. We can do something about our government. We got the
nuclear option (anti-filibuster) slowed down. Didn't we? Save the Republic!
(quote). I'm going to let you in on a little
secret. We want the filibuster gone. In the mid term election with thousands
dead in a unnecessary war, gas at $2.50 a gallon, Republicans are in for one
hell of a beating. They will lose the Senate and there is a good
chance they will lose the Congress. The deal that was made was a delaying
action. We are advancing on both flanks with reserves circling to the
Republican rear. While it looks like we are retreating the Republicans are
falling right into our trap. We will let them have some of the theocratic
nut cases Bush has sent up for approval but when Rehnquist steps down the
Republicans who have been pretending to be moderates will show their true
colors and vote lock step to kill the filibuster. It will pass. ROFLMAO(?).
After the Mid-term elections, with Democrats back
in charge, those same scum bags who blocked 60 of Clinton's nominees won't
be able to filibuster them. He, he, he. The filibuster will be gone and it
will be payback time. Remember Bill Frisk's very first vote in the Senate
was against ending Filibusters. Talk about a huge flip flop! How can
a doctor be so stupid? |
 Re: To the
person who chose to bash SECDEF(?) and the President regarding shooting down
the Cessna over DC. You obviously have no concept about how the military
works or war fighter rules of engagement. Fighter pilots don't need anyone's
permission to shoot down aircraft because they have rules which are written
and approved at the SECDEF level regarding these specific scenarios. Also,
these men and women pilots are professionals. Given the type of aircraft in
this incident, they probably would've flown alongside it and tried to
flip it with their wing rather than fire a weapon and risk further death
and injury. |
| The Kudos given to Parrotdise yesterday are very
provocative. Was this person waiting outside for the place to open? Meal was
excellent? Service was prompt? They continue to improve? They have big plans
for more enhancements? And you have knowledge that the liquor license will
arrive soon? Hmmmm. You say everything is so rosy yet you do not work
there? Ahhh, I get it, you are the owner. Self-promotion is so
shameful don't you think? |
|
 Italian Pasta Diet.
It really works.
1) You walka pasta da bakery.
2) You walka pasta da candy store.
3) You walka pasta da Ice Cream shop.
4) You walka pasta da table and fridge. |
|
I wonder if anybody in Austin read in this column that their city is the
new gay playground? Granted, it's a college town, but it
is still in Texas!
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| 1. If I ran a R.O.G.O. points system they would lock
me up for extortion racketeering and organized crime. 2. If you don't like
it here there is plenty of room in the desert. 3. If you don't like what our
Great President Mr. Bush is doing in the middle east maybe the next plane of
Wako will hit your house. |
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Right wing. 100% agreement for President G.W. Busch.
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| Left wing. Re: Proud of Bush. Have you read the
amnesty report?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4578627.stm |
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State Farm Insurance. "We're there when you need us." (Unless, of
coarse, you live in Florida.) |
Thank you to the person who posted the
http://fabprefab.com/fabfiles/home.htm website to the inquiry about an
alternative to Wausau Modulars. There are some cool looking houses
on that website. Does anyone know if they are licensed to work in The
Keys and if they meet the 155 MPH wind load required by Monroe County? As
I wrote earlier on, I am putting up a Nationwide Home with Atlantic
structures on a recommendation of a friend. I am very happy with the
houses I have seen and as a company, Atlantic Structures has been great.
I still like the idea of more options being offered. For many years one
company had a monopoly on the affordable modulars and Wausau (Trailer
looking) homes are all they carry. It is nice to have several choices to
pick from now.
A big Kudos to the person who pointed out the other website and to
Atlantic structures for a job well done on my project. Thanks guys.
|
Weather Warning.
When you see this in the sky on your way to work, turn around and go back
home, cause it's not going to be a good day! |
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I'm in 100% agreement with everyone who does not like BPK--leave now,
I can sell my home for 5x what I paid for it, but where would I go to have
the uniqueness that is offered here? No, I'm not rich, just a hard working
person appreciating the quality of life here on BPK.
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| Xenophobia denotes fear of strangers or of the
unknown. If you don't like BPK--leave us xenophobes alone. |
|
Had 2 for 20 pizza last night it was very good the crust very
tasty.
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A true
Southerner knows how to spell “y’all” (it’s not ya’ll for those of you
who are transplants). |
The Big Pine Key Restaurant has a great breakfast and lunch menu.
Now you can enjoy a great night time dining experience. Kudos to John and
Samantha owners of The Big Pine Key Restaurant who hired Chef RC formerly
of Montego Bay Restaurant. Good Luck RC.
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| Re: Proud to have pres. Bush. You must be reading
your own response over and over. The only other term this man needs is in
prison. Election fraud, murder, lying to Congress and the Senate, aiding and
abetting a terrorist for helping the "Bin Ladens" out of the country seconds
after 9/11. I could keep going. Let's just hope "we the people" use a little
more smarts in the next election. |
| Re: Moondogs. I'm not sure but I think the tiki bar
is on Ramrod Key and Looe Key is out in the ocean. I hope you got flood
insurance. Rock on! |
 Ed - Thanks for
getting up every morning and posting our comments. I really
appreciate it. Kudos to you! |
| I have lived in the Keys most of my life, own property in a
platted subdivision with water and utilities on the paved road out front.
The lot is not wetlands but has been red flagged by the county so that I can
not get a building permit. The land has been in my family since the 60's and
my parents have planned to retire and live there.
What really gets at me is all these people from places like New Jersey
can throw down enough cash to get any place they want built. Hundreds
of condos under the name of low income housing, Habitat for humanity can
build dozens of houses but people who bought property decades ago with the
understanding that it was going to be buildable, in a platted subdivision,
can not get a building permit and are not given any valid reason why. |
 I have seen
it all now. At a local bar I saw a woman who looked just like Fat
Bastard from Austin Powers, only with long hair. She had to go
a metric ton, but guys were hitting on her. I would mention the name of
the place, but I don't want to rankle the person touting this
establishment, as she seems to be getting her panties in a knot lately.
|
| The outrageous windstorm rates don't piss me off
nearly as much as the fact we are forced to buy flood insurance when the
house is 18 feet above sea level. We buy the insurance knowing the water
will never reach the floor of our houses. We buy the insurance knowing dam
well that they will not pay for any damage in our down stairs enclosures due
to flooding. We pay the insurance so that nit wits on the outer banks can
rebuild every year just to loose their houses again in a hurricane. Why do
they let them rebuild in the biggest hurricane magnet on the planet? |
| Re:Power of blorg. Smoke another dude! |
|
I see some of the employees have solved the bench problem for
themselves, but what about the customers at WD, especially the older
people waiting for a ride who still have no place for them to sit and
wait?
|
 More
wit from the late Mitch Hedberg.
2-in-1 is a bulls**t term, because 1 is not big enough to
hold 2. That's why 2 was created.
You know when they have a fishing show on TV? They catch the fish and then
let it go. They don't want to eat the fish, they just want to make it late
for something.
I would imagine if you could understand Morse Code, a tap dancer would drive
you crazy.
I went to the park and saw this kid flying a kite. The kid was really
excited. I don't know why, that's what they're supposed to do. Now if he had
had a chair on the other end of that string, I would have been impressed.
I bought a doughnut and they gave me a receipt for the doughnut... I don't
need a receipt for the doughnut. I give you money and you give me the
doughnut, end of transaction. We don't need to bring ink and paper into
this. I can't imagine a scenario that I would have to prove that I bought a
doughnut. (To some skeptical friend), Don't even act like I didn't buy a
doughnut, I've got the documentation right here... It's in my file at home.
...Under "D".
I don't own a cell phone or a pager. I just hang around everyone I know, all
the time. If someone needs to get ahold of me they just say, "Mitch," and I
say, "What?" and turn my head slightly...
I wish I could play little league now. I'd be way better than before. |
Another Whiner. I have never seen so many whiners, cry babies and
sissies in my entire life. All you do is sit in at your computer and write
bad things about people. Grow up! Get a life! |
| Re: House of Music. Fianally, someone else still has
a nose left. I ordered food and when I went to pick it up, as I walked
through the door, this overwhelming stench of raw sewage about knocked me
over. Needless to say, I wasn't hungry anymore. Now I order delivery, but
not from there because I wonder what effect this stench has on the food.
Even last weekend I stopped in for some drinks, right through the door I
almost fell over and my two friends looked at me with a Mr. Yuck face.
Needless to say, we didn't even get a drink. We kindly walked through and
out the side door. Then we went next door. I also want you guys to succeed,
however a little poop goes a long way. |
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War does not determine who is right, war determines who is left. |
|
Re: House of Music food. I know someone who is a chef, who is a
little bored with fishing every day, who could perhaps turn that kitchen
around! We just moved here in Oct. and Jim is a chef in his own
right but also has owned many restaurants, well anyway, I speak to much.
|
 Wal-Mart:
With 4,400 stores they practice "predatory pricing." They come into a
community and sell their goods at below cost until they drive local
businesses under. Once they have captured the market the prices go up.
--The corporation took out nearly 350,000 life insurance policies on their
employees. They did not tell the employees and then named the corporation as
the beneficiary. They are now being sued by numerous employees, and although
the corporation has stopped this practice of purchasing what is known as
"Dead Peasant Policy's", a company spokesperson stated, "The company feels
it acted properly and legally in doing this."
--Nearly 1 MILLION women are involved in the largest class-action suit every
filed against a corporation. Although women make up over 65% of this
corporations work force only 10% of them are managers. The women who have
become store managers make $16,400 a year LESS then the men.
--Locally owned and operated businesses put virtually all of their money
back into the community which helps keep the local economies vibrant. This
corporation sucks the money out of the local community, decreases wages and
benefits and ships the profits out of state.
--This company doesn't buy locally or bank locally. They replace three
decent paying jobs in a community with two poorly paid "part-timers".
--In Kirksville, Missouri when this company came to town, four clothing
stores, four grocery stores, a stationary store, a fabric store and a
lawn-and-garden store all went under. Eleven businesses are now gone. |
 Blorg
is angered and I saw it coming. He approves of the fact that I have
imagination, creativity and a sense of humor. He wishes those who must
disparage everything and anything to perform an impossible anatomical act.
If you persist he has told me that he will transport you to the planet
Nowhimsy, where you will be forced to take bad LSD until you are convinced
that your body has been turned inside out. It gets really interesting
when you become constipated. He suggests you get a life and stop dissing
those who are blessed with ingenuity. It is my guess that it is an effort
for you to complete a sentence.
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|
I absolutely hate the Summerland Seafood Market. Is
it me, or does it seem like it's run by a bunch of derelict teenagers?
I'm tired of being overtaxed for not-so-fresh seafood. It looks like it's
strictly the Waterfront Market (in K.W.) from here on out.
|
| Re: Big Pine Seven. I do have a hobby, I
call it heifer bashing or cow tipping which ever you prefer! |
|
Friday May 27, 2005 |
|
Thursday May 26, 2005 |
 I
am the one who would like everybody that doesn't like Big Pine to leave.
I have been here long before all the regulations were put into place. I
have seen all the changes that Big Pine Key has gone through. I got caught
with the regulation sting also. I had bought a piece of property to build
a house on many years ago and lost that ability when I could finally
afford to build a home because of the endangered hardwood trees that were
on the acre lot. It took years, but finally, I was able to have my own
house. So I move on with my life and still enjoy the beauty of Big Pine
Key and appreciate that this is the only Key that will not turn into Miami
south. I work hard every day of my life to enable myself and my children
to live here.
Maybe you misunderstood what I said. I don't want
everybody to leave. There are many wonderful people that live here and
realize the special ness of Big Pine Key. Most of them have been here for
a long time. It is the people that don't like Big Pine that should go. Or
the people that have recently moved here and think they know how Big Pine
would be better. It is all the complainers that have nothing good to say
about Big Pine. These people offend me. they can move anywhere and still
not be happy. The grass is always greener on the other side of the meadow
to many.
And I do remember the good old days when...But the good old
days have gone with the wind and now we look at another time in the same
place. So cherish what we have and if you don't like it here, there is
affordable housing in Bradenton or Cape Coral. That's where many of our
old good neighbors have moved to. I didn't like seeing them go but their
season here ended. The first sign of that is not liking Big Pine anymore.
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|
 Re: Vegetarian.
The worse thing about being a vegetarian is not eating bacon. God, I miss
bacon! The second thing to know is that it takes forever to prepare a
meatless meal to equal a meat meal in excellence. You can't just throw a
carrot in the pan and eat it on a bun with ketchup. Vegetarian meals take a
lot of prep. It's hard to be satisfied eating a carrot. Your meals are going
to take a lot more planning than most people are willing to endure. It's a
great diet if you don't work and are a great cook. Plus you don't get tired
after you eat any more. |
| The
Moondogs have been on a well-deserved vacation. They will be rocking the
house at the Tiki on Looe Key this Saturday night. Come and celebrate
Memorial Day weekend with the 'Dogs. Get naked and drunk |
|
I'm glad that there are so many people agreeing with me. I am very
proud to have President Bush as my president for two terms. I wish
there were more terms.
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| Re: Wausau modular. This site has some cool
looking prefab homes. Most are modern, but some aren't.
http://fabprefab.com/fabfiles/home.htm
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|
$256 million to redo the 18 mile stretch. That money
could have built a lot of family hurricane shelters down here in the
Keys. I suspect hurricane evacuation has little to do with the controversial
project. I think increased tourism is really the force behind it. |
|
To everyone out there that has lived here for a long time
and works for a living. Almost all of us. You have to read the May 18th
article in letters to the editor (Key West Citizen) that some women wrote
in about how stupid we all are for making under $58,000 a year; and we all
need to leave the Keys; and let's build the place up. The bigger
the better. Get rid of the trailer people, etc. You all need to read this.
|
 A Federal
official says the plane that flew into restricted airspace in DC came
within "15 to 20 seconds" of being shot down after Rumsfeld approved the
action. I wonder if the plan was to explicitly not tell the president that a
plane was about to crash into the White House so that he would have
deniability when the order was given to shoot it down. |
|
So what does everyone think about the outrageous Windstorm rates?
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|
Parrotdise is now open again after some extensive renovations although
there is still some construction going on. My meal was excellent and the
service was friendly and prompt as always. They continue to improve in all
areas and the owner has big plans for continued construction and
enhancements. They should have their liquor license shortly and will be
adding cocktails to their offerings. I’ll be changing my venue for happy
hour as soon as they do. Especially compared to some of the joints on Big
Pine. (O.K., If you don’t like the name, the owner, the manager, the food,
the prices, the service or anything else in your life stay in Hackensack and
don’t go there). I think the place is great. (And no, I don’t work there.) |
| Go Carrie- the next Idol! |
| Duh, hey
you, Blorg. There's LSD just for you. Somewhere else. Please go find
it and stay there and do it till it's all gone. |
|
 Here’s the
update to Nikki who’s been in Grand Cayman doing her PADI crossover all
this week. I am pleased to report that Renee Knight (my good friend and the
PADI Course Director there) has said that Nikki’s, "kicking ass." Not only
is she an already awesome NAUI/SSI, etc. instructor, but she is taking her
PADI IE today as I write and will apparently be passing. So, let’s all give
ourselves a pat on the back for making it financially possible for her to
fulfill her dream. She’ll be back tomorrow (unless she extends her flight)
and I know she’ll be a diving force to be reckoned with here in the
Keys. Well done, Nikki. And thanks for making us all proud. |
| Has anyone else checked out the meat counter at Murray's
Grocery on Summerland Key? The quality is unbelievable. It may cost more
than Winn Dixie but Winn Dixie or any other grocery chain won't match the
quality of meat sold. On top of that, they have friendly cashiers, not those
scanning thingamajigs. |
 Give
your wife a place, your old house, to live so she can get straight:
$700. Give her a cell phone so she can call her friends: $475. Pay for
her gas so she can go and play with her friends: $365. Find out she's
calling, playing with and screwing a 20 year old kid in the house:
Priceless! |
|
Viagra for sex offenders! What is next, sentence Michael Jackson
to teach kindergarten at an all boys school?
|
G o here and download and
read the Amnesty report
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4578627.stm
It's amazing. Note also
that United States, for its love of death and gore and scare tactics,
remains in the direct company of Saudi Arabia, Viet Nam, Iran and Pakistan
in terms of number of executions committed, making us the only Western
country in the calendar year 2004 to exercise such barbarism -- and with
such frequency (59 executions). Of course, the true model for this
practice is China. (Indeed, don't judge us by the company we keep.) And
amazingly, we still deign to lecture all of these countries on the virtues
of being democratic, open societies -- notwithstanding our own record and,
more important, our obsession to consume the goods and resources we derive
from these places, permitting us to turn not one, but two blind eyes . I
swear this country suffers from collective schizophrenia. |
Austin is new gay playground? I heard it was Ft Lauderdale. |
| 256 million dollars to fix the 18 mile stretch is
stupid and ridiculous. I have seen the best solution suggested for free at
least 10 times since I've lived here. Simply and cheaply, make the 18 mile
stretch one way coming in and Card Sound Rd. one way going out and during
evacuation make both one way out. Simple so far, Huh! - total labor
involved, turn around some signs and re-stripe 2 roads. Total cost less than
$100 thousand dollars. Now let's do the math: 256 million minus 100
thousand. Let's see, this saves the county over 255 million (about 98%). Now
we can buy shelters too. Does anyone know a reason why this won't work. It
seems like a no-brainer to me and there would never be a head on crash
again. |
 I
just wanted to say I went to Orlando for a week and it just makes me
realize how great it is here. There is only one thing that I don't like down
here and it's the people that hate it here. I wish they would just pack up
and go. To the people that love it here, you are great to be around, but you
people that complain about this place, need to go. |
| Re: Big Pine seven. I challenge the whole community
to go to Boondocks on any weekend night and then drive to all the other bars
and see if the women are any thinner or finer anywhere else. I'm sure it's
evenly distributed, but one bone head that doesn't seem to be able to get
laid just doesn't shut up about the heifers thing. What is your real beef
with the Boondocks or the women that go there (which includes most of the
locals)? It's getting old and I can't believe you keep rehashing it. Please
get a life, or at least a hobby, or is this it? |
 Why is "Arkansaw" spelled
a-r-k-a-n-s-a-s and Kansas is pronounced like it sounds? Either spell it
right or call the other "Kansaw", dammit.
|
| You say we can't do anything about our country's
government? Since when? I thought this was still a democracy, at least
for a few more months. We can do something about our government. We got the
nuclear option (anti-filibuster) slowed down. Didn't we? Save the Republic! |
 Never question
the power of Blorg. If you know not who he is then you must remain
silent, mortal. If he learns of you questioning him or his powers here on
earth he may level his coma inducing conversation ray at you and then you
will be sorry. And you will be really bored. Remember carry cold chocolate
milk and you may be able to buy your freedom. Silly mortals. LSD indeed!
I hope King Kilo never learns of this. If he does then we are all doomed.
|
|
My friends at the Big Pine House of Music, I love you guys and I
want you to succeed, but there are two things you need to do in addition
to your current efforts. Completely gut the bathrooms? They are nasty and
you can smell it from the main room in the front where the stage is.
Secondly, there are many unskilled people in the area that call themselves
cooks. They are not. Get someone who is. The Tiki bar did it and they
turned it around. You don't need to replace your kitchen staff, just get
someone that would manage the whole thing and teach the others the error
of their ways. You can do it. I have faith in you all. You already have
the good music and the good folks to go along with it.
|
Announcing the Big Pine Spam Count Contest. Who gets the most spam in
a 24 hour period? Lets compare notes for Thursday, may 26. Send in your
total number of spam emails received to one email address. I bet I will be
in the top 3 or 4. |
| Masshole.
http://www.unwords.com/unword/Masshole.html 1. (n.) Any motorist
from Massachusetts. 2. (n.) A gigantic butt orifice. Possibly large enough
to smuggle large amounts of drugs or refugees into foreign countries. 3.
(n.) The bastard that goes 90 mph all the time, cuts you off any chance he
gets, and travels a foot behind your bumper even when he has the opportunity
to pass you. |
| Interesting ploy. Activists aim to draw attention to
privacy issues by posting officials' Social Security numbers online. |
 I fought the
law and the law didn't win. That sounds like a new song in the making. A
couple of months ago, after going to Winn-Dixie, I decided to stop at
Scotty's, but as I pulled up I saw they were now closed (3 days after final
closing). So I kept on going home. Surprised, I'm being pulled over by a
scooter cop. He tells me it's illegal to avoid a traffic light. I tried to
tell him I was going to Scotty's. He wouldn't even listen and got rude and
threatened me with 10x the fine amount if I challenge him in court. I was
pissed. He expected me to pay $115 and go to traffic school and get 3 points
on my record. All I did was cut through a lot. Tagged with the same ticket
someone that runs a red light would get. So I plead not-guilty. I knew I was
innocent but was surprised it took the judge less than two minutes to
dismiss the charges. Kudos to the judge for seeing quickly how ridiculous
this was. By the officers attitude I'm sure he was having a bad day, but
this story is proof that the officer isn't always right. Don't be afraid to
stand up for your rights and don't let an officer intimidate you into
pleading guilty, like he tried to do to me. Before I even went to court my
insurance went up because my record says I ran a red light. Hopefully,
they'll reverse it. Justice was served. Thank you Monroe County. |
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Thursday May 26, 2005 |
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Wednesday May 25, 2005 |
Welcome to the world Alex Anthony Sebben - May 23, 2005. 5:54 p.m.
7 lbs.14 oz. 20 inches. Pictures to come.
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|
Responding to the person asking about an alternative modular home to
Wausau, I am having Atlantic Structures build my family home. They
appear to be a far better alternative to Wausau. I chose them for just
the reason you asked about, they look like a house and not a trailer on
stilts. You can see their work all over Key West and they have done quite
a few in The Lower Keys. They did a home for a buddy of mine who was very
happy with them. If you show them a concrete house or framed out house
they can mimic the blue print. It is a father and son ran company and so
far I have been very happy with them.
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|
 $256 million to redo
the 18 mile stretch. That money could have built a lot of personal family
hurricane shelters down here in the Keys. I suspect hurricane evacuation
has little to do with the controversial project. I think increased tourism
is really the force behind it. |
|
That wasn't one of
the Big Pine Seven that you saw at Boondocks- they don't go there.
The only thing you saw was something Big- and they do herd there.
|
| My
husband and I divorced over religious differences. He thought he was
God and I didn't. |
 Two other places
you can call with comments about CVS are the Florida an national
hotline. 800 222 1222. They can identify pills, if you think you got the
wrong ones, and tell you what to do if you took them. The poison center also
said to call your local health department. Both the poison control and the
health centers will ask if you want forms to fill out in regard to your
specific complaints. So save your missed marked prescription bottles and any
other proof so you can verify your complaint. Until then be careful and go
somewhere else, if possible, for your medication. Those druggist work 12
hours a day. Truck drivers, pilots and other professions that can be life
threatening aren't allowed to work those long hours. Ponder that. |
| To the nitwit who corrected me for correcting
the Bushie spelling. I'm not English you idiot. I'm American and the
correct American spelling is rumor. So, there! |
 I'm considering
becoming a vegetarian. I know the keys are full of healthy people and
need advice as to how to go about getting started. Cold turkey (no pun
intended) or slowly. What kind effects are immediately apparent i.e.
cravings, fainting, etc. Let's hear from Veg-Heads with the skinny. |
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Enough of the Bush
haters and lovers comments. This isn't Crossfire and all that
chatter is making this site boring. Get a life, drink and screw like the
rest of us and quit complaining about something you can't do anything about.
If you can't drink or screw, volunteer for something and make yourself
useful. |
I'm l ooking for an old violin or as I called it a
hundred years ago a fiddle with bow. I don't want to pay much as I
probably don't remember how to play but have a hankering to take it up
again. Anyone with one collecting dust please post here with contact info
and I'll be in touch.
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| To the person who thinks everyone needs to
leave because they don't like some of the way things are on this
beautiful island. You need to understand that timing has a lot to do with
the distaste some people have for Big Pine. A lot of folks bought property
here back when there weren't a lot of regulations for every little thing
around us. They bought property that was subdivided for residential use. Not
Key Deer. They thought when they worked until retirement or financial
reasons they would be able to move here and enjoy the Deer and all else that
you must. But, that sure didn't happen. If that happened to you, how would
you feel? Look at all those empty lots on those paved streets and canals.
Somebody lost out, not just because of rules and regulations but because of
the timing.
 I don't know
when you got here and don't care, but what if it were just a little later
and you were told you couldn't live on your own lot because of a deer, tree,
snail, bird, bug, or just plain bad planning by the officials who are paid
to make sure things like that don't happen. So try to understand some of the
bad feelings people have about what goes on here on our island. I'm a
property owner and I do. Some of the people who live here like drug dealers
and others with no good intentions make it even harder for good honest
folks, like you seem to be, to make a go of it here because they are taking
up space where some good person or family could be. Look around and try to
figure out how to make it easier for good folks to be our neighbors instead
of asking everyone to move.
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| Re: Blorg. What the hell is this person
talking about? I didn't know L.S.D. was available in the Keys. Either share
with the class or stop these ridiculous ramblings. |
 I just
got back from CVS and the prescription I picked up for my husband was
the wrong medication. What they gave him is something he is allergic to,
they could have killed him! I called them and they acted like it was no big
deal--scary. They checked the fax from the doctor and said it could have
been read as either one. Why wouldn't they call the doctor to verify what
the prescription should be instead of guessing? Everyone please check your
meds before taking. |
| Note: Alot is not a word. It's a lot. |
| Woman feeding tigers:
For this, I would be thankful: The zoo says the breastfeeding will
stop by the end of April or when the cubs start teething — whichever comes
first. |
| Re: House of Music Food. I have to agree
about the food. After at least five trys the pizza is good, but every time
the center is completely raw. I even mentioned it once but no change. Maybe
take a big cookie cutter and cut out the center then it would be cooked
thoroughly and maybe start a new trend. But kudos for delivering till
midnight. |
They call it PMS because Mad Cow Disease was already taken. |
| What a nice Doctor and Nurses! A gigantic
Kudos to Dr. Grider and staff for being here in Big Pine. It was a real
pleasure in comparison to the other Doctors' office which was horrific. If
you get lousy customer service by someone who is unhappy in their life and
in their job, you could point it out to their boss, tell your friends about
the bad experience and simply go to another company. There are too many
miserable people who have jobs dealing with the public. Why don't they work
in a cubicle instead of being downright mean, anti-social, monosyllabic?
Instead of taking things personal, know that there are many unstable /
unhappy folks living here and have no abilities for random acts of kindness
or being civil to others. This, in turn, creates even more disharmony within
their small, dark worlds as it is easier to be NICE than it is to be nasty.
Cheer up, we're living in a great place and most of the Piners are very nice
so don't let the small percentage of disturbed individuals bring you down! |
You asked for a picture of the tiger feeding woman
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7600056/
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By the way Editor, I think most
of us knew what you meant by "mea culpa", however it technically doesn't
mean "I'm Sorry". In modern English it more closely means "I'm guilty"
("through my own fault"). Admitting guilt for something and saying I'm
sorry are two very different things in my humble opinion. We get the point
though. New vocabulary helps keep this site interesting.
"To err is human, but to blame someone else is even more human." |
I saw on the travel channel that Austin Texas is the new vacation
getaway for gay men. It said guys that are in the closet go there
where they can play in the hay anonymously. Whoopeeee!
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The idea of giving sex offenders Viagra has to be one of the most
ridiculous things the government has approved. Take a sex offender and
give him a drug to enhance a woody. This scares me after reading the sex
offender page on the government website and seeing that there are several
sex offenders in The Lower Keys. Let's skip the Viagra and give those
sickos a free castration in public with a blow torch. All we would have
to do is torch one of them and make all the others watch. Just see how
quickly they are cured from their so called disease.
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| Man! We are keeping the editor busy
lately. Lots of good posts and great pictures! keep up the good work. |
Why would anyone flush while still sitting? Aren't you guaranteed to
get splashed with putrid ness? |
| "Leftists who no longer
speak of the duties of citizens, but only of the rights of clients, cannot
be expected to grasp the importance (not least to our survival) of fostering
in the Middle East the crucial developmental advances that gave rise to our
own capacity for pluralism, self-reflection, and equality. A left averse to
making common cause with competent, self- determining individuals -- people
who guide their lives on the basis of received values, everyday moral
understandings, traditional wisdom, and plain common sense -- is a faction
that deserves the marginalization it has pursued with such tenacity for so
many years.
All of which is why I have come to believe, and gladly
join with others who have discovered for themselves, that the single most
important thing a genuinely liberal person can do now is walk away from the
house the left has built. The renewal of any tradition that deserves the
name "progressive" becomes more likely with each step in a better
direction." - Keith Thompson
Absolutely goddamn right.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/05/22/INGUNCQHKJ1.DTL |
| You might see these cars in Key West any
day of the week.
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|
Blorg was ominously missing from the Tiki last night and there was
a palmetto bug that was as big as a horseshoe crab and he appeared to be
pissed that his leader was not there to give him orders. Blorg, please do
not forsake your followers, they need your counsel. He said that he longs
for Minnesota...yah?
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What happened to the Moondogs? Did they fall apart?
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Wednesday May 25, 2005 |
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Tuesday May 24, 2005 |
| Cops. Let me see if I got this right.
One cop was fired for getting drunk on his own time, even though he wanted
to drive, but didn't. Another cop (off duty) put him in a life threatening
choke hold until he was unconscious--and then revived him. The chief said he
was not authorized to use such action, but he still has his job. Something
seems very wrong with this picture. One more question, how did all the rest
of the cops get home from their party? I bet they drove, which makes every
cop, but the drunk one that didn't drive guilty of crimes. But the only one
fired didn't break the law. (Did he?) He just got drunk on private property,
not in public. This would have been a great episode of "Cops." |
It's the birthday of
Bob Dylan, born in Duluth, Minnesota
(1941). |
|
I agree with yesterday's writer regarding the area of
critical concern. Big Pine is very different from all the other Keys
and I for one would like to keep it that way. Once again I ask all you
people who don't like this island to please leave. I am tired of hearing
just how bad it is here. This is a truly amazing place and if you don't
like the uniqueness of Big Pine, there are plenty of affordable houses in
Cape Coral or Bradenton. Have a great trip!
|
 As I was
flushing the toilet while still sitting on it, I was gratified to know the
Enzyte was working as the water came up to "meet me" until I realized that
the water came from the front lip of the porcelain device. Oh well, I was
king of my world for about 10 seconds...and it was good.
Speaking of which, do you ever wonder who these people are that come up
with things like: 65% of people flush the toilet while still on it vs. 35%
who leap off before hitting the handle. Who gets these figures and how or
better still...why? There was one instance when I was sure that someone
with a clipboard was hiding behind the shower curtain.
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| Don't Miss the Full Flower Moon Tonight |
The
Full Flower Moon, named for the abundance of blooming flowers at
this time of year, rises on May 23. It's also called the Full Corn
Planting Moon. |
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Another small plane was intercepted by two F-16s Monday
night after it violated restricted airspace, this time in the skies
over Montgomery County, Md. I wonder if they told W this time? |
Re: Not whining about Bush. Thank you for that posting - I agree. I am
proud to have him as our president! |
| Disgruntled neighbor. After you clear
your yard debris which lines our front steps, I will turn off the perpetual
music. Otherwise, keep dumping your white trash right by our front door and
driveway while hearing never-ending Rap Musica. You may have been here
longer, but we paid 5ive times more and have pride of ownership and will be
right here for a long, long time after your crusty ass is gone. |
|
Record of tornado chasers.
|
 Kudos to
Gen. Wesley Clarke. Did anyone watch the interview with this man? If you
did you heard a lot of crap that Bush pulled. Notice how many people claim
to know that Bush walked into office with Saddam in his sights. He also
pointed out 3 countries more of a threat to us than Iraq. For the life of
me, I can't understand why any survivor or family of anyone from the
terrible 9/11 incident can stand behind such a tyrant. I see you got your
pro-Bush picture for your pro-Bush comment. But when all the truths finally
come out, you will see that the editor's pictures are far more acurrate. Is
anyone really looking for Bin Laden? If he was driving an oil truck I bet
they would find him. Editor, I love your pictures, keep it up. |
|
Great show at House of Music the other night, if you closed your
eyes you would swear you were listening to Pink Floyd. (You had to close
your eyes because they were missing the 3 million dollars in props that
Floyd uses.) But, when it comes to B.P.H.O.M.'s food, don't just close
your eyes, for your own safety close your mouth too.
|
 Does anyone Know why
old govt. buildings use the letter v instead of a U. for example "bvilding"
I see this on a lot of govt. buildings and have always wondered why. Cost
doesn't seem to make sense because if you're buying 25 letters ,what is one
more. I am seriously curious. Hey Ed., got a good picture? |
Speaking of restaurants, I saw this on BBC
news.
Chinese chefs will go to great lengths to please their customers and the
unusual ingredient they are reported to be using of late seems to confirm
that reputation. According to local newspapers, a restaurant in southern
Hunan province has started offering dishes cooked with human breast milk.
Two dishes were offered for the first time on 25 January, featuring abalone
and perch. When the customers are having the human milk banquet, they can
experience maternal love at the same time.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/2702123.stm |
| No Photo Available. Damn! Myanmar
mother breastfeeds tiger cubs. Bengal tiger cubs rejected by natural
mom, zoo officials say. |
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| CBS is showing Rob and Amber's
wedding tonight - yee haw. |
 Chip Foose worked
with Boyd Coddington for several years, and Chip's Dad is an Engineer. After
those few years, it became apparent that Chip's talent for Designing cars
far exceeded Coddington's. I would be proud to drive a car from either, but
if I had my druthers, it would be a Chip Foose Design. Zoom, Zoom. |
| Re: Proud to have Bush as President. What a
joke. Those words don’t even belong in the same sentence. And yeah, the rest
of the world is laughing at us. I mean, come on, the dude can’t even talk.
5th graders deliver a better speech. That’s just sad, pitiful. |
Thurl Ravenscroft, who provided the rumbling "They're Grrrrreeeat!" for
Kellogg's Tony the Tiger ads and voiced a host of Disney characters, has
died. He was 91. |
Bush speech at Calvin College
Graduation:
Mr. Bush added: "Someday you will appreciate the grammar and verbal skills
you learned here. And if any of you wonder how far a mastery of the English
language can take you, just look what it did for me."
"I was just telling Laura the other night about what fun it would be to
come to Calvin College," Mr. Bush said, referring to the first lady. "I
said: 'You know, Laura, I love being around so many young folks. You know,
it gives me a chance to relive my glory days in academia.' She said,
'George, that's not exactly how I would describe your college experience.' "
|
I know this isn't a Keys fish, but this is deee-lish. The best grilled
salmon I've ever had.
Pacific Northwest Grilled Salmon
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup (packed) brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon natural liquid smoke flavoring
3/4 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper flakes
1 center cut salmon fillet (about 2 pounds), skin on, in one piece
1. Combine the butter, honey, brown sugar, lemon juice, liquid smoke, and
red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until
smooth, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
2. Arrange the salmon in a dish just large enough to hold it. Pour the
cooled marinade over it, and let it stand for 30 minutes, turning once.
3. Prepare hot coals for grilling.
4. Oil the grill well, and cook the salmon, skin side up, over medium heat
for 5 to 7 minutes. Then turn it over and cook until the fish flakes easily,
another 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Transfer the fish to a platter, and serve immediately.
Four portions. |
 I
think George W. is the poorest excuse for a president ever. Period.
Please feel free to add the most demeaning picture of him you can find and
add it to my commentary. Maybe someday the Democrats will come up with a
viable candidate that would make it too hard for the Conservatives to rig
another election. I am always reminded of the look on W's face when he
was first told of the terrorist attacks of 9/11. He looked like a
confused little child and certainly not a head of state, let alone the
head of the most powerful country on earth. Do you really want someone
who looks like a deer in the headlights of an oncoming car leading us? I
don't think the W stands for Walker, but rather wussy perhaps?
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Parrotdise (I laugh when I hear that name) will be reopening soon
and as a new feature they will be offering financing packages on many of
their entrees. You could get an A.R.M. or fixed rate. Or you could just
pay an A.R.M. and a L.E.G. at No Name Pub aka No Locals esta aqui
pub.
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Medication warning: A friend recently developed a very serious problem
and rushed to the doctor. It turns out that the cure was to modify the way
he took his prescribed medications. He was advised to NEVER take his
sleeping pill and his laxative at the same time! |
 Did anyone
hear on the news that registered sex offenders are getting Viagra for
free because they qualify for Medicaid! First off, anyone on Medicaid should
not have any input in the gene pool, Second, Sex offenders should be
outlawed from any drugs that enhance sexual performance.
This really pisses me off and blows Darwin's theory of natural selection
right out of the water. Let's take the people who can't fend for themselves
and give them free sex enhancement drugs-? Are these traits we really want
to continue in the human species? We are taking the least desirable of our
species and enhancing their ability to breed. This has me more upset than
Mike Tyson at a spelling bee. |
What shot does everyone think of the Miami Heat? Do we have a shot at
beating Detroit? |
|
Re: mea culpa? Sorry my Latin sucks. Splain porfavor
(Ed: It means I'm sorry. Weren't you ever an alter boy?)
|
 Jimmy Hendricks,
the county attorney finally got caught. It's been rumored for years that
he'd been soliciting bribes. I wish the Ed had a photo of him in cuffs. |
| To the person that is proud to have George
Walker Bush as President. Are you proud that he lied to you about weapons of
mass destruction and that he has sent hundreds of Americans to die because
he wanted to finish his daddy's business in Iraq? Are you proud that the
person that attacked New York City and the Pentagon is still free to plan
another attack while Gorge W. Bush continues to ignore him and to pour
billions more into Iraq? Are you proud that our president approves billions
in spending while cutting taxes? Would you spend more and reduce your
income? George Walker Bush is a disgrace and an embarrassment to the
United States and it will take years to repair the damage that he has done
and continues to do. |
I saw one of the Big Pine Seven at Boondocks. I told her, "My what a
nice tooth you have and you don't sweat much for a fat girl." |
| I think it is fair to not want pictures that
depict the opposite of what you message says. But I thought you were
leaving and never coming back since Ed. (In your opinion) was liberal. |
|
The person who corrected the spelling of the Bushie
needs a little education, the correct ENGLISH spelling is rumour.
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| I am also proud to have Mr. Bush as my
president. There is something very scary about Kerry |
 On the affordable
housing idea, has anyone found a less expensive route to build. I have two
trailers I can replace without dealing with ROGO. I was going to go with a
Wausau modular but I have heard some negative things with their
quality. They also seem to only have about 3 floor plans and all look like a
trailer up on the air. I like the modular idea but wish they would look more
like a house and less like a trailer. |
|
Advice to service industry workers. One way to keep
some of your hard-earned income. If it doesn't move and
should, use WD-40. If it
shouldn't move and does, use duct tape.
Otherwise, get a second job and call a business in Monroe County to fix
it. Or, hold out until you live in company housing and owe your soul to
the company store.
|
 Blorg
and his faithful Russian secret agent sidekick, Poinciana, have returned
from Cannibosa where they spent the equivalent of 6 earth months trying in
vein to transplant a "pleasant" persona into their boss "Mr. Surly". They
did everything they could but Mr. Surly was beyond help. They were sure
the Theomorphic Head Chamber or THC for short, would at least put a
sincere smile on his face but it was to no avail. All it did was increase
the frequency of his fake laugh that gives most people the shivers. It was
found that his fake laugh was useful in repelling flying insects,
though not disturbing to Blorg's earth allies, the palmetto bugs.
The Palmetto bugs meet every night after hours at the Tiki bar and now
have gained the knowledge needed to form basic tools and weapons. Their
plan is right on schedule and they should be ready to take over the Keys
by late July. King Kilo, the leader of Cannibosa, did show them how to get
Mr. Surly to obey their commands by tying a $100 bill to the end of a
fishing pole and he would follow the bill anywhere. They are currently
using this method to try and teach Mr. Surly to respect other humans,
especially those who are more intelligent then he is, which in Mr. Surly's
case would equate to 90% of the earth's population.
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| Thank God for John McCain.
(He brokered the deal, yesterday, to stop the other Republicans from
removing the filibuster.) |
 Re:
Minnesotans. Hey, this is between Big Pine and Jersey. Leave Minnesota out
of this. I do think you came up with a good name for the "Parrotdise" since
every one seems to hate the name. Call it the "Dreaded Parrot" and
use a parrot with dread locks for a mascot. Just a thought. |
| Re: unflattering picture. Seems about as
fair as the first Bush election or the swift boat ads. Also, to the person
so proud of Bush, didn't you watch the world news this weekend. there is
nothing to be proud of. Unless you go for senseless murder and fabricated
wars. |
Does anyone know someone who does good
hull cleaning and bottom painting on, or near, Big Pine?
(Ed: Business directory>Boats>Big
Pine Marine Services) |
|
Well, I guess if you were backwards enough to vote for Bush you probably
still cannot see the mistake you made; or are just too stubborn to admit
it. I go back to Harry S. Truman in my lifetime and George W. is the
poorest excuse for chief executive I can remember among all of them.
All one needs to do is look at the cabinet members he has surrounded
himself. I am impressed with his ability to fix not one, but two
elections. Pretty damn good in this day and age.
|
 Is it true
Minnesotans have bred a salt water crappie? Man, if that's true we
will finally have some good fish to eat here.
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Tuesday May 24, 2005 |
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Monday May 23, 2005 |
|
 Soldiers in
the Roman army were given two pints of wine a day. That's a quart a
day! Hic. |
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Believe me. People who voted for Bush are not whining. We
are proud to have George Walker Bush as our President.
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Filibuster. A device, used only in the Senate,
to delay or prevent a vote by time-consuming talk. It can be stopped only by
a 60-member vote of the senators present and voting.
 The House of
Representatives is just that--an accurate voting representation of the
population. The majority rules. The Senate, on the other hand, is two people
from each state no matter what size population or land mass. Stuff has to
pass the House of Representatives before it can go to the Senate for final
passage. In the Senate, if the majority party passes something that the
minority doesn't want, the minority can Filibuster. It is the only way for
an unpopular law or appointment to be stopped.
The Filibuster is important because if there is
something that the majority wants passed, but the minority feels it's wrong
they can stop it. It's the only way for a small state or a large state with
few people to prevent measures that are detrimental to their region without
being in the majority (who might be in another part of the country and
insensitive to the minority regions' problems. |
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Re: Area of Critical Concern. That designation
is the single most valuable thing the state has ever done to protect our way
of life. The only people hurt by that are the developers who had to leave
the Keys and build Miami the way they'd like to have built the Keys. |
|
 There is no such
thing as affordable housing, unless of course you're talking about
tents. No city has ever been able to make affordable housing except New York
City with it's artificial rent control. The only way to have affordable
housing is for the city to build it and run it. And no city can afford that.
Tahoe, Nev. allows a tent city for the workers that is 45 minutes from the
city during the season because, due to the high cost of housing, they didn't
have any wait staff for the resort. |
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Listen. I was pissed that the editor put pics that were
unflattering next to my blogs about our great President. The editor
knew the reason for me being upset. All you liberals can write all the
anti-Bush blogs that you want. That's freedom of speech, it's your right.
I just don't want the ed putting anti-Bush pics next to my pro- Bush
comments. That seems fair doesn't it?
(Ed: Mea culpa, mea culpa.)
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Ok everyone, who do you think is the better car design mastermind? Boyd
Coddington or Chip Foose? |
| 3 proofs that Jesus was a woman: 1. He fed a crowd
at a moment's notice when there was no food. 2. He kept trying to get a
message across to a bunch of men who just didn't get it. 3. And even when he
was dead, he had to get up because there was more work to do. |
Hey, environmental person. If you are upset about parrots not being native
to the Keys, you should really be fuming about all the Minnesotans
that winter here. Minnesotans try to take over and change the environment,
much like those dreaded parrots. I heard they want to get Lutefisk on the
menus at all the local restaurants. And don't get me going on New Jersey
folks.
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My thought of being in the Keys is like a little bit of paradise hence
parrotdise; and no, I did not buy a shirt from the No Name Pub.
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I don't mind that the editor is a Liberal, Just don't put anti-
Bush pics next to my blog.
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| That
good looking woman spotted in the Winn Dixie Saturday night around 7:30 is
one of the Big Pine Seven, an endangered and rare species of
attractive intelligent women found in the lower Keys. They tend to stay
somewhat secluded in order to avoid being hit on by Key's derelicts. You got
to have money and teeth to get any attention from the Big Pine Seven; and if
you are into NASCAR or motorcycles, you'd better stick to Teasers and
Boondocks. |
 Is there
any truth to the rumor that some of the Rhesus monkeys that used to
inhabit Key Lois are now living on Big Pine? Some have been spotted
smoking and hanging around some local watering holes. To make matters
worse, some guys are actually hitting on the better looking ones. Is there
no shame?
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Monday May 23, 2005 |
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Sunday May 22, 2005 |
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New fawn sighted around Watson and Wilder. That's the first one I've
seen this season. Welcome you tiny little thing. |
| Re: Editor is a liberal. I don't know if
Ed is a liberal or not because I think this column reflects the overall
political attitude of the Keys which have always been Democratic. I think
this column gives both sides a voice. |
|
Jimmy buffet and Bruce Springsteen sound the same. The same ten
old tunes they have always used, but with new groovy words. Listen to their
latest stuff and you'll see the similarities. |
Re: "Dumbest posting in a long time" I get great sandwiches from
5 brothers too, but it doesn't make it the best place to eat. Have you
been to Miami lately, to see where it is from where it was in the past?
No comparison when it comes to the names and signs, the amount of people
in one home and the language heard. I have many Hispanic friends and
one family member born in Cuba. I am not against any other culture,
being that my background is not directly from America and living my
complete life with another language in my household. So Mr/Mrs
negative, making a comment as I did, doesn't constitute anything "Dumb"
simply because it doesn't agree with your warped way of thinking.
As a matter of fact all these black, drunk, Piner, Jerseys, etc that is
talked about on this site isn't exactly the brightest combination of
words I have ever read. When we have to start speaking Spanish to the
deer in the area, you'll be sorry! (Ha, ha.) Lighten up.
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|
 Re: Removing
alligators. Instead of removing the gators we should go hi-tech on the
people who feed them. We need two webcams at the blue hole. One to record
people feeding the alligators and the other one to photograph their license
plates. That way no one will feed the gators and they won't get familiar
with people thus causing a danger to humans thus giving the fish and
wildlife people an excuse to kill them. Also they should restrict access to
the blue hole and only allow people to use the observation deck for their
viewing. |
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I have a whine. When people say deja vu all
over again. It been said so often it's past being a cliché. |
| To the Bushie who can't spell.
It's rumor, not roomer. |
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Re: Yard
Sales. Sleeping late again this
AM?
(Ed: We're sorry. Critter Docs, our gracious yard sale editor, sent the
report at 7:02 am Saturday morning and cyberspace didn't get it here until
this morning.)
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 Re: "What's
wrong with a name like Parrotdise anyway? It's kind of fitting for the
Keys." In what possible way is that name fitting for the Keys? If
you think that parrots belong here (perhaps you bought a Tee shirt from
the No Name Pub), you are mistaken. Any parrots that we have are escapees
(or their progeny), and they disrupt our natural bird communities by
tearing apart and reusing the nests of our native cavity nesters, much
like the European starling or the English house sparrow is doing .
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| Yes sheeple was
the correct word...as in people who put their heads down and blindly follow
the next person like dutiful sheep. |
| I just want to say that Maya Totman that has
Exotic and Wild Bird Rescue goes over and above in doing her job. I had
a duck get mutilated by a raccoon while trying to protect her new ducklings.
Due to Myra's dedication, she took Gladys in and went right to work. The up
side was that I found 2 of the 5 babies that survived and she took them in
too. I just want to say that if anyone needs to feel good or know that they
are helping a reputable place, please give the EWBR your donations. Unlike
the Key Deer people that were called when a deer was struggling in the
canal, she responded and took action. Her care for the suffering and needy
should be rewarded. I thank you for your help and care. |
 Kudos to
Paula Cannon
for the wonderful letter to the editor that showed up in the Barometer
on May 13, as well as in the Keynoter and Solares Hill this
past week. She talks about how the "prescribed" controlled burns being
conducted by the Fish & Wildlife and Nature Conservancy are doing more
damage than they are helping. Right on. And whiners to this Chris Berg
for his "guest columnist" in this week's Barometer. How patronizing of
him, listing his "credentials", such as past chairman of the Lower Keys
Wildland Fire Hazard Reduction Initiative, and current chairman of the
Pine Rockland Working Group. What? Never heard of these groups! I think
Ms. Cannon needs to start a group and become the chairman...maybe call it
the Lower Keys Citizens Against Irresponsible Refuge Management! I'd vote
for her.
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| You were in Winn Dixie Saturday night around
7:30. You were in a green top and jeans Your hair is black and curly. You
appeared to be in your 30's. I was very taken by you. I don't know if you'll
ever read this, but I just wanted you to know. I'm not a stalker or
anything. I'm just a guy who appreciates an attractive woman. You're
probably too young for me anyway. Take care. |
 I just want to say
that the Miss Surf & Turf was more than likely rigged. I say this
because Jessica (the blonde) should not have received 2nd place. Barbara,
yes, she deserved 1st, but Julia deserved 2nd. Not only was she prettier
than Jessica, she also had a nicer butt. I found out later she only had less
than 24 hours to prepare, but was also a diabetic and very nervous to stand
up on the stage in front of all those people because she has an insulin
pump. So for getting up in front of all of us, she deserves 2nd place. And
in my eyes that's what she got. One other reason I believe it was rigged is
because I heard through the grapevine that Jessica is somehow related to the
M.C., Joe Mama. I just hope that next year both Key Deer girls will be back
on that stage in sexy bathing suits and heels. Both are very drop dead
gorgeous. Congratulations to the both of you! Julia- Nice legs and butt. |
| To the persons blaming the northern transplants
on the high housing costs, the real blame should should be placed on
the county commission and the State of Florida for their stupid growth
management rules, like Area of Critical Concern, and Rate Of Growth
Ordinances and a total lack of concern for affordable housing and, oh, yeah,
corrupt politicians and county attorneys. |
Re: woodpeckers. I had them in NC and I used whirligigs. You can go
to the flea market and buy something that blows in the wind and spins, it
worked for me, especially if it has some kind of noise maker attached. I
have been told that they only attack areas where they sense bugs are, so
maybe you should have your house checked for termites etc. |
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Sunday May 22, 2005 |
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Saturday May 21, 2005
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Re: Newsweek folks were set up. Some
people are so afraid of Bush that they don't believe anything supporting
him. The magazine admitted that they couldn't verify the report. Yes, it was
like the Dan Rather episode in that two liberal journalists reported
damaging stories without verification. Dan Rather admitted he couldn't
authenticate the source--meaning it was just a roomer. And you can't report
roomers as fact. Period. |
|
 Good
old hometown warmth and comfort. A week ago, my friend Nikki, who
bartends at Looe Key Tiki Bar, was in a bind. She was a diving instructor
student of my husband at Hall’s Diving Center on Marathon and passed with
flying colors – no mean feat when I’ve seen grown men cry under the stress
on that course. The only agency Hall’s doesn’t register you with is PADI.
As a result, Nikki wanted to take a PADI crossover. After being offered a
totally unacceptable way to do this involving ‘favors’ by various parties,
she decided to do this crossover with a qualified PADI Course Director whose
IDC was starting the following week in Grand Cayman. ...cont'd
Long Winded Tomes |
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To all of you people whining about the 'rich' people that own more
than 1 house just think how much your rent would go up if all us old
timers sold our rentals at the market price of today. Most of us are the
real "affordable housing" people. I'm sure I could get $1200 for my rental
in the Avenues, or even sell out at $300,000! Do you really think the next
buyer would keep the rent affordable? Really?
|
 American Idol:
I hope Carrie wins but, I think it's going to be Bo. He just seems the
type to let it all go straight to his head. They are both very good and
both of them will get contracts, but I would really like to see Carrie
with the title. I saw her audition and liked her from the start. She
seems so innocent and genuinely a good girl. Go Carrie!
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Hey ed. let me get this one for you.
Re: for being partisan. This president has reasons for people to bash him.
It seems to me that the editor does a pretty good job at putting both
sides out there. But if more people are complaining about Bush than
praising him, then there will be more negative (Do you get it yet?). Just
because you are on the side that is deservingly being bashed, don't shoot
the messenger. I have sent many comments with many different views and
they have always came out just like I wrote them. Them adding pictures is
great even when I was the butt of the joke. It's time for Americans to
stand together, let's forget democrats, republicans, liberals, right wing,
left wing. Let's just do the right thing for our country. Let's be done
with these labels and just be Americans. P.S. we sure are going to miss
you.
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How come when you're leaving a store the right hand
door is usually locked? I'm always stopped dead in my tracks. Is that
the reason? |
Evolution may keep some animals smaller than the ones on the mainland,
but it is not working on the Key's women. Check out Boondocks on a Friday
night-- evolution stopped dead in it's tracks.
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| Re: Bankrupt closing. About a week ago some one
wrote that they fired the cook at Key Deer Bar. This week someone's slammin'
the place. Could it be the cook? It sure has to be someone with a chip on
their shoulder. That place does lots of good things for people in need and
if they have a problem. I, for one, will gladly help out on a benefit to
help a good guy. |
| Kudos to the "bitter poor person" who
stood up and admitted he was wrong (and possibly a bit intoxicated) when he
slammed the person for investing in property in the Keys. You rock! |
I saw a Key Deer with a radio collar on the other day. Did they
install a huge 'invisible fence' around Big Pine Key? Or perhaps he was
wearing his MP3 player and just chillin' listening to his tunes?
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| To the Bush lover that was whining about the editor
"jumping in with the liberals"...wah, wah, wah. It must be a tough time for
you sheeple(?), as the truth is finally coming out all over the world.
Let's see, Newsweek exposes the hypocrisy in the military (even
though they Dan Rathered the article). Britain exposes the lies that took us
to a fabricated war. Galloway exposes the US senate in the oil-for-food
program. South America won't allow the US to destabilize their governments
in attempts to rob them of their oil reserves. Even the Christian coalition
is murmuring in wonder at all the closet homosexuals that are popping up in
the White House lately. And best of all, it's finally coming to light that
the elections in Florida, Ohio & Pennsylvania were rigged by Bush's buddy
Diebold and his paperless machines. If you really care about life in this
country, wake up and bitch long and hard about what is going on here. The
truth will always prevail. |
 Indeed,
Salsa Loco is excellent. My fiancée and I met the owner. Wonderful
person. There was quite a soap opera going on there not that long ago. The
owner's husband running off with a waitress and bribing the other wait staff
not to work for his wife. He kidnapped their dog. It all worked out in
court, though. She has a good thing there. Once the locals dig you, you're
in like Flynn, baby! |
|
I own 12 houses here in the Keys. The thing that really bothers me is
those losers that only have 5 houses. Some people just won't get
off their ass and try to make a living.
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Wanted. Large bench to be bolted to the ground or chained to the
wall at Winn Dixie. Your donation will be appreciated by all.
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 Whooooaaa!
Stupid motorcyclist? Where is the love? The bikers got together and
formed their own group to lobby against laws they didn't like. ABATE was
successful in getting the helmet law repealed by sticking together, raising
money to pay for lobbyist and banding together in protest to raise
awareness. If you don't like the law work together and change it. Bikers did
it. Now, who should be calling who stupid? |
|
Re: Terrible rich people. After reading this arrogant response from
the rich person, telling us how to live to be like him, I couldn't help
thinking what an idiot he is. Then later I was reading the Citizen
when I came upon the story of the arrest of former county attorney on
federal charges. Everybody should read this, it truly shows what a bunch
of greedy dirtballs some rich people really are. No thanks.
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Where do you purchase inflatable owls? At the adult bookstore? |
| In Big Pine we have our own program. It's called pick it
and flick it. No wiping it under the seat, no rolling it into a ball and
putting it in the ash tray, don't wipe it on your jeans. This is pick it and
flick it month. If you are standing beside the highway...watch out! |
| We found her! Our Jack Russell Terrier is safe at
home, Thank you all for your help. |
|
I wonder who they will use as the model for the traditional 18th hole,
known as "in the clowns mouth" at the planned mini-golf course? I,
as always, have some suggestions.
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I was horrified to hear Mitch Hedberg died, he was absolutely one
of my favorites. I have a CD of one of his live performances...I shall
treasure it. "Smokey the Bear is way more intense in person...."
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Editors are allowed to be partisan, that's why they have EDitorial
comments. I think Ed can tell I'm on the other side of the fence too, but
I like this site and enjoy contributing to it and will continue to do so
as the inspiration strikes. You never know, sometime something a
contributor points out may cause further thought in someone, maybe even
Ed.
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If you were too lazy to vote in the
last presidential election, you have no right to whine about the way
things are going now. If you voted for Dubya and are whining, just
remember, you helped cause this. Next election, take the time to look at
the whole picture, not just the front man.
|
 Re:
Daddy Warbucks rich five house owning guy! The bad thing down here is you
have to be able to finance $250,000 to even be trailer trash. Most of the
working class down here don't even own a trailer. If it weren't for all the
dam New Jersey transplants coming down here driving up the price on property
we wouldn't have this problem. Who is going to pick up our trash, fix our
plumbing, work on our cars if we run all the working class out of town? This
is too much for a Friday. I think I will just go to Satchamo's for a drink
tonight and drink away my frustration about bozos like you and guys living
in Habitat for Humanity houses with nicer cars than I have and a big
twin outboard Contender-type boat parked out there just to rub it all in our
faces. |
| I heard everyone had to leave Blorg's home
planet Canabosa because the atmosphere became too smoky. |
| Re: Terrible rich people. One more example of someone who
claims to be rich, yet they don't have 2 cents worth of personality. Why
does someone who might be doing better than others assume that anyone with
less money than him/her must be on drugs, live in a trailer (Did you see the
one million dollar trailer for sale in the paper?) and never shower? If you
want to Impress someone since you're so rich why don't you be part of the
solution and not the problem. Help the needy, don't step on them. Whip out
you wallet and help someone. You will feel a lot better than you do when you
brag about how rich you are. |
Why do all you people bash each other, such as the different bars and
restaurants? Isn't there enough hate in the world? I enjoy the Keys very
much and everyone is trying to make a living, so can't you all just get
along or a life? (What's wrong with a name like Parrotdise anyway?
It's kind of fitting for the Keys.)
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| Has
anyone noticed just how rude the owner of the Tropical Freeze Ice Cream
Shop in W/D plaza has become? (Old guy, not the girls) Maybe it's just
me, but the last two times I was in there I was treated like sh--.by him.
I'm a local that does business with locals all I can. But this is one
business that won't ever see mine again. Retail sales seems like a bad
career choice if your that burned out. |
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Re: Bush intended all along. Are you surprised? Half of us have
seen this from the start. The other half is slowly (like a snail) getting
it. Every day someone is being sought by the govt. and within hours they
always find them. Have you even heard Bush mention the name " Bin Laden"
lately? If this pres. leaves office without a capture, he deserves the
same fate our brothers and sisters in New York got. Do you think he's even
looking?
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| Re: Disgusted with Bush. Amen Brother! |
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Saturday May 21, 2005
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Friday May 20, 2005 |
 Thanks
Ed. for being partisan. I won't come to your site anymore and will
spread the word about your leftist humor. There are plenty of people to
bash our President without having the editor jump in with the Liberals.
It's fun to banter with the bloggers, but when you jump in it's just sad.
Now I understand why you leave out some of my wording and switch it
around. Don't bother responding to me Ed. I'm not interested in your bias
comments. Liberals suck and so do you!
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|
Hats off to the Tiki Bar, they appear to have corrected their food
situation and gotten one of the best area cooks to run their kitchen when
the owner of Parrotdise was foolish enough to let him get away. But then
again, the owner of Parrotdise (god I still think that is such a dumb
name) has no clue what he is doing on many levels. The manager is a real
piece of work too.
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| Man
who eat many prunes get good run for money. |
|
I still can't understand how Google can
search man's knowledge in less than a second. That's an unbelievable
amount of data! It's hard to have confidence in something if I can't even
fathom how it works. It just seems impossible to me. But I love it. |
 On this day in
1980, Mount St. Helens erupted. First, an earthquake triggered
the largest landslide in history down the north slope of the mountain. Then,
five hundred and forty million tons of ash were spewed into the sky. Rivers
of lava as hot as fourteen hundred degrees poured down the slopes at over a
hundred miles an hour, along with twenty billion gallons of floodwater from
melted snow on the mountain. In the end, ninety-six thousand acres of forest
burned up and fifty-seven people died. |
| You don't need to travel to Europe or Asia to see people
who are disgusted with Bush. All I have to do is look in the mirror.
I agree that the next president will have a load of damage control on his
hands. It will take at least ten years to wipe up Bush's bullshit, sanitize
the stench, and renew faith in decency. |
| As long as they're implanting the Key
Deer with transmitters, can't they come up with a transmitter that is
also a Tenderizer? Don't get me wrong, I love the Key Deer especially the
back strap (known as Tenderloin). Has anyone applied for the new job Monroe
County is offering? They're looking for a Key Deer Trainer. All you have to
do is spend 8 hours a day teaching the Key Deer to go through the tunnels.
Key Deer's favorite song: "Don't Fence Me In" |
Tip on flushing the Koran: Page by page, just like the old timers used
Sears & Roebuck catalogs. No offense to Sears & Roebuck intended. |
|
Why is it that the people who have nothing in life are angry with those of
us who are a success? I read countless submissions in here putting down
"Rich Homeowners" in The Keys. Maybe if the poor trailer trash of The
Keys would sober up, quit their drug habits, shower occasionally and get a
job they might be able to own a house here too. Life can be quite
enjoyable when you work and have a nice living, but you have to work for
it. Wouldn't it be nice to not have to worry about going on your next
vacation or going out to eat at the finer restaurants? My guess is the
people who are writing about the terrible rich people who own homes
are sitting hung over at a friend's computer in a trailer sipping a
Natural Ice. Put down the crack pipe and pick up the Help Wanted page.
Your life could change for the better.
|
Good grief. I think I'll continue to drink after reading this column
(Thurs). I'm with you, Ed. It's got to be funny when you think about the
people with their heads up their butts all worried about who's doing what
and who and how much money who has? Love still makes the world go 'round
and despite......I've got to get another drink, now. |
| Re: Pro-Bushwack moron. Your envy of Clinton is evident and
obvious. And, the fact that it takes money to run a military base has
escaped your ability to understand basic math. How many billions have been
wasted on Iraq? Why has the US economy gone bust, er... I mean Bush-bust?
Don't whine and cry because Bush has put the US in the poorhouse. You
obviously support the downing of America. |
|
Re: Woodpeckers. Some of the remedies I've heard (but haven't
needed to try) are the ol' inflatable owl trick, fake snakes, or even old
belts draped around to look like snakes. I can't testify to the
effectiveness of any of these.
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| Gription (n): the
purchase gained by friction: "My car needs new tires because the old ones
have lost their gription." |
| A leaked British memo, and other documents, make it clear
that Bush intended all along to invade Iraq -- and lied about it to
the American people. The full gravity of his offense has not yet sunk in. I
wonder why the media isn't covering this more. |
Lost: Jack Russell Terrier, Small
white dog with brown spots, one brown ear one white. Lost on Big Pine Key
Thurs. May 19. Reward.
please call 302-494-1646. |
| War is War. There is no such thing as rules in war.
these Country's try to act humane by saying they follow the rules of war.
But really isn't it kill or be killed? Funny thing that it's o.k. to shoot,
behead or kill innocent people that get in your way, but don't put the Koran
in the toilet. P-p-please! Look how many American people were killed in 9/11
by Muslims. But how dare us throw their book in the toilet. They are lucky
we don't flush them all. What a bunch of arrogant people. Did they forget
what they've done to us? Al they care about is a stupid book. |
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| Am I the only one wondering if the Newsweek folks
were set up? Kind of like what happened to Dan Rather. The story is
true, but the Bush people turn it around so that the liberal press ends up
attacked. I think it is Democracy that is getting the swirley. |
 I just saw a
public service announcement on TV, the subject being Click it or ticket.
Basically stating that if you don't wear your seat belt you will be harassed
and fined. Stupid motorcyclists can ride around without a hat, but we're
required to be strapped into our cars. This is an outrage! I've been driving
for 35 years and never needed one yet. Let me decide if I want to wear one.
That's all I've got to say about that. |
|
Re: Cat lover. Yes, I do go out of the house. But when I do, I
don't go looking to kill wildlife even though I am not hungry.
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| Bush folks are blaming Newsweek for the
rioting. Hello? I believe their actions have at least a 99% responsibility.
The Koran story is a little teeny drop in the big bucket of crap they have
been dishing. |
It's the birthday of
Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little, in
Omaha, Nebraska (1925). |
|
It was nice to see local alien Blorg out and about last night. He
was traveling with his soviet connection here in the United States. I was
going to ask him how long he was going to stay here on earth but he and
his associate disappeared before I could do so. If you see Blorg out and
about, offer him some chocolate milk and he will not harm you. If you
don't he will stun you with his Cannibosa Ray gun, or worse he may talk
you into a coma.
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No updates since Mon. Why? I cleared my browser. What's up?
(Ed: I don't know if it's not your browser's cache. We're here every
day. Maybe," you have entered a dimension...")
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Your New Jersey retired people. They worked hard and are here
to enjoy the Keys, so give it a break.
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| 'Gilligan' is recuperating from
quadruple bypass. |
| When will the media realize that we are at war (like it or
not) and that their actions are endangering our troops and fueling the
hatred of Americans. Thanks a lot media. Somehow Newsweek missed the story a
few weeks ago about Saudi Arabia arresting 40 Christians for "trying to
spread their poisonous religious beliefs." I guess chopping American’s heads
off is certainly no reason for outrage like Abu Ghraib was. Man, are we one
screwed up country. I hope Newsweek goes down the toilet soon. |
 It was nice to
see Blorg, our local alien, out and about the other night. He is now
traveling in the company of a Russian secret agent who goes by the code
name "Poinciana". Together they are planning to kidnap their 'surly boss'
and take him to Blorg's home planet of Cannibosa where they are
going to attempt a complete personality transplant. And no, I don't miss
it there...unless you can say "Hey I miss having a toothache" or "Damn, I
miss Hitler, he was a righteous dude."
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I sent a post about seat belts. Did you get it?
(Ed: If it didn't say Kudos and Whiners" in the subject line or unless
you sent it from the "I have something to say link" on this page our
spam filter blocked it. Please send it again.)
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As the Tiki Turns...hooray for Looe Key Tiki Bar they have made the
needed corrections and I am happy to say their food is now the best on
Ramrod. They were fortunate to get the fine cook that Parrotdise (god, I
still hate that name) allowed to get away. But then again, the owner of
Parrotdise really needs to ride the clue train on many issues.
|
Re: Redheaded woodpecker. You probably cannot get rid of a redheaded
woodpecker. At least, not according to any of the cartoons I've watched. (Heh-heh-he-HAH-HAH) |
|
I and my coworkers are receiving lots of spam from
Germany too. Could it be due to a virus?
(Ed: So far no virus in them. We got 121 today. Sieg Hiel!)
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| Yes, I too have been bombarded with spam from the Krauts?
What's up? |
| I never heard anything about the Habitat for Humanity
house with the big Contender twin out board high dollar boat parked
under it. Can this be true? Where do I sign up for the Big Bucks Boat for
Humanity program? |
 A
couple words of wit from the late Floridian comic,
Mitch Hedberg (R.I.P.)
I had a stick of Carefree gum, but it didn't work. I felt pretty good while
I was blowing that bubble, but as soon as the gum lost its flavor, I was
back to pondering my mortality.
I got in an argument with a girlfriend inside of a tent. That's a bad place
for an argument, because I tried to walk out, and had to slam the flap.
I was at this casino minding my own business, and this guy came up to me and
said, "You're gonna have to move, you're blocking a fire exit." As though if
there was a fire, I wasn't gonna run. If you're flammable and have
legs, you are never blocking a fire exit.
I love blackjack. But I'm not addicted to gambling. I'm addicted to
sitting in a semi circle.
An escalator can never break: it can only become stairs. You would never
see an "Escalator Temporarily Out Of Order" sign, just "Escalator
Temporarily Stairs. Sorry for the convenience."
I got an ant farm... them fellas didn't grow sh**. |
Bye Bye Vonzell. Anybody watching Idol? Who is going to win? |
| Re: A classless act in any era. That is exactly what
this president is. Thank you for an accurate picture. I also loved the 3
Stooges picture of Bush, Cheney and Rumsfeld. Keep up the good work. |
|
There’s
nothing much more satisfying than a big plate of authentic Mexican food
and an ice cold Mexican beer. If you like really good Mexican food at a
very fair price check out Salsa Loco on Duval Street the next time
you’re in Key West. They’ve even been written-up in the New York Times.
Mucho bueno! |
I had a dummy with a wood pecker. |
|
I also have woodpeckers nesting in the eaves of my house. They were
here last year and when the babies were gone, I had the hole cleaned and
fixed, but they came back again and pecked out the same spot! They are
nesting again. Evidently they think I'm providing affordable housing.
Any suggestions that don't involve harming them will be greatly
appreciated.
I am also receiving all kinds of spam in German -- anyone know why?
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| Genetics are the result of evolution. Evolution is the
result of environment. The deer have evolved to be smaller because
that is what will survive down here where there is not much for them to eat.
The small size of the deer is a direct result of natural selection and the
availability of nourishment. |
This is what happens when you park in front of a fire hydrant. |
|
As far as knowing Juan, yes I do, and he was sitting right next to
me when we wrote that.
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| To all you 'Bush' people out there, I'm glad to see some of
you have finally figured out he's running a 'Flat Store' on all of
us, and we're all losers.
 To those
of you that are not old carnival people out there, let me explain what a
'Flat Store' is. It's one of those games (usually found in a carnival but
not always) where the people that run them shake your hand and tell you to
trust them because they trust you so much. They will promise you the Ferris
wheel if you just play along. It only takes a first term, oops, I mean first
couple of plays, and they got you hooked and then they do what they want to
you. After all the false promises you finally realize that you've been
wizzed real good. My best advice would be to stop playing his game and come
to your senses.
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Friday May 20, 2005 |
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Thursday May 19, 2005 |
R.I.P. Frank Gorshin, the impressionist with 100 faces best known for
his Emmy-nominated role as the Riddler in the old Batman TV series. He was
72. |
| Re: bitter poor person. I wrote the post that
unfairly attacked the owner of 5 properties in the Keys. I apologize. I wish
there were a way to retract it. It was partially fueled by a few beers, but
that's no excuse for my name calling and ranting in public. Editor, I did
not care for your additions and deletions either...long-winded
tomes cont'd |
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Key deer and chihuahuas are small not because they are
malnourished, but because of their genetics.
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|
(Cue
music...“Ba-bum. Ba-bum, Ba-bum [from Jaws]). Stand-by for the
bankrupt closing of a local bar/restaurant that has recently bounced
employee paychecks (but later made good) and is all but dead during daytime
business hours. Best bet is sometime in the next six to eight months or
so. There is actually a local pool/lottery that’s betting serious cash
about how much longer this place will last. (Hint: Named after an
endangered creature and it isn’t a Blue Hole croc or manatee!)
|
I used to burn ants with a magnifying glass when I was little and I
turned out all right. |
| Newsweek isn't the problem.
The Bush administration and its media allies are trying to use one
inadequately sourced story to make the torture and abuse scandal go away.
They can't get away with it -- can they? |
| gription (n): the
purchase gained by friction: "My car needs new tires because the old ones
have lost their gription." |
| chillax (v): chill out/relax, hang out with friends
|
 Re:Koran
incident. I'm glad to see that someone has their eyes open and pays
attention to the truth. I'm sure this axis of evil isn't done yet, since
these clowns can't have another term, your opinion means nothing to them
now. They don't need your vote. They already conned half of us. America will
never be the same. If we ever needed more military bases, it is now. At
least Florida's new gun law allows us to defend ourselfs. That way the govt.
doesn't have to worry about saving our ass. Does anyone truly believe that
this country will see less terrorism after the Three Stooges are done? |
| Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would
you have to go until you would find the letter “A”? A. One thousand |
| Bigpinekey.com has received 108 spams today and most
are from Germany. Has anyone else been mega spammed from Germany? it's a
good thing we have a terrific anti-spam program to deal with it. |
Oh, my goodness, the cat fight is on. It truly amazes me to read the
unkind banter on this website. How many of you remember Art's Gym
from 24 years ago? It was where Classic Carpet is today. Just a small
window front gym. A lot of sweat and muscles. Nobody complained about
the lack of space between equiptment then. Everybody was happy...long-winded
tomes cont'd.
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| Re:closing of military bases. You have to wonder
what kind of person calls us all morons, then proceeds to say Bush had
nothing to do with it. But 3 sentences later he says a committee gave the
Pres. recommendations. What are you, some brainwashed soldier? You're the
one with your head up your butt. Why would you put down all of your friends
and neighbors when only one person said something that you don't agree with?
If you're in the military and you got your info from Bush, well then it must
be true. (Next time an officer shows you his watch and says you're getting
sleepy, run to the nearest newsstand.) |
Re: bitter poor person. When I first read the initial comment, I
couldn't believe the stupidity, but now I see stupidity loves company. 5
houses hardly makes you a Sam Whalton or a Bill Gates, but at least you have
the arrogance of Donald Trump. |
|
Blessed are the cracked; for it is they who let in the light.
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I
understand the comments about persons from the northeast who visit the
Keys. I admit that at one time in my younger and more naïve formative years
I was a very biased person. I would judge people by their accent.
If I heard a Jersey or New York City accent I would automatically assume
they were a pushy, rude, loud, obnoxious, irritating a**hole. Now that I
have matured and have learned to have a more cultured acceptance of all
people of different backgrounds and cultures I find that people from Jersey
and New York City visiting the Keys are pushy, rude, loud, obnoxious,
irritating a**holes. |
|
There is a rumor that the Moondogs are working toward becoming an
Esteban tribute band. How exciting is that?
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I don't appreciate the image that you put on our President's head. A
classless act in any era.
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Re: Us rich people. Usally the people claiming to be rich, hung
like a horse, owning 5 houses and other things they like braggin about are
mostly all lies. The people that really have anything don't feel a need to
brag. The great pretender shares his wealth (even if it's imaginary) with
everyone verbally. If the person that wrote this rude submission is really
rich, then it goes a long way to show how truly poor you are when it comes
to personality.
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Re: bitter poor person.I'm a blue collar girl
who's saved and along with my husband now own a few houses. We're neith
greedy nor unhappy. We're just trying to take care of ourselves. We don't
have retirement pensions or anything. Just these houses and they certainly
are a lot of work. |
| I think I gave myself a swilley at Satchamoe's last
weekend. Glad I know what that is now. By the way, I never did that or burn
ants when I was a kid--except to a few Barbie dolls. |
Help. A redheaded woodpecker is pecking holes in my wood house. I
do not want to harm him, but would like for him to stop. Do any readers or
the editor have any remedies for this problem. Worst of all he is messing
with nap time. |
OK, hold I been down her for (oh jes i cant remember()
But anywhy why dont yall talk bout good thangs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,winndixie, tiki
bar etc thjays good and the lady they picks up the garbage on key deer
blvd. .....and barbara miss surf $ surf , life is cool not great why is
her boobsssssssss not leval lthe one one the right is lower , tell me capt
dan always mdpbinparadise
(Ed: See why I drink?) |
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Thursday May 19, 2005 |
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Wednesday May 18, 2005 |
Re: Toilet Koran. The person who said that the Newsweek story was not
liberal bias, is just talking with his head up a mules ass. |
(?)Hey
Ed,
my
‘rich people don’t have fun’ ad was posted incorrectly…. left out ¾
of last line.
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| Did you see Walter Reed Hospital is
on the list to shut down? Where are they going to treat the injured from
this crazy war? |
Wow, to the person who thinks because someone has 5 properties they are
automatically greedy. It sounds like you also think that a person is a
bad person because they own some houses or whatever down there. Here, in
America, we have lots of wonderful opportunities and if someone is savvy
enough, or fortunate enough, to own real estate... good for them! I don't
own property in the Keys (or anywhere else yet). I sure wish I did, but
don't hold a grudge for anyone who does. As for the person who owns the 5
houses, they're at least caring enough for them to make sure pest control
is taken care of for the people who are tenants.
It's not good for the soul to be jealous and covet what other people
seem to have. If someone is a good landlord and owns several properties,
they work very hard to make sure properties are maintained, and since that
person has lived in the Keys for 18 years, I believe they are likely good
neighbors and landlords. I've known a landlord or two, its usually an
awful lot of work. I miss Big Pine but sometimes when I read things on
the site people post it makes me surprised and a little sad. I really
like when people write all the nice things, and by the way... I've never
been to Key Deer Bar and Grill, but really appreciate all the efforts they
make to fund raise and be a good business for the community.
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That million dollar trailer is something isn't it?? One hurricane
and it is gone with the wind. |
| Closing military bases is the last thing Bush wants
to do because it's going to contribute to high unemployment. |
|
Big Flush the Koran party on Big Pine Saturday. Will keep you
posted.
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| I agree with the person who noted that the Bush
administration is most likely covering up the Koran incident with
threats and intimidation to those who reported it. The Bushies will use any
measure to advance their sick view of the world on others. As a frequent
traveler to both Europe and Asia, I have witnessed the disgust and disdain
that other people feel toward Bush and his cowboy diplomacy. The real axis
of evil out there are Bush, Cheney, and Rumsfeld. The next president is
going to have to do a lot of damage control before relationships around the
globe are repaired and Americans are once again looked upon favorably by the
rest of the world community. |
A swirly (swilley?) is when you hold someone upside down,
dunk their head in the toilet, and flush. A mainstay of your typical school
bully. (Ed, I challenge you to find a picture of THAT!) |
A solution for the "Iguana Murderers" out there (an answer to the iguana
soup recipe on Wed., 5/11/05):
"Iguana Murderer" Soup
1
Iguana Murderer (about 3 pounds or so - freeze the rest of the
150-200lbs.)
1 1/2 quarts of chicken broth
2 Chicken bouillon cubes
1 Clove of garlic
1 Leek
1 Tomato, coarsely chopped
1 Onion, studded with 3 cloves
1 Green Pepper, quartered
1/2 small Cabbage chopped (divided in half) |
4-5
carrots (sliced thin)
4-5
stalks celery (sliced thin)
1 tsp Cumin
1 dash Nutmeg
Salt and Pepper
2 oz Vermicelli
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 Kill, clean,
skin and cut the "Iguana Murderer" into pieces (especially the butt
meat). Freeze the other 150-200 lbs., whatever you are not going to use.
Prepare chicken broth in heavy soup pot, add garlic, leek, tomato, onion,
green pepper and cabbage. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for
thirty minutes. Add the "Iguana Murderer", and simmer an additional half
hour, or until the meat is tender. Remove from the fire. Strain broth,
discarding vegetables. Bone the "Iguana Murderer" and set the meat aside.
Return the broth to the fire and add cumin, nutmeg, celery, carrots,
remaining cabbage, vermicelli and salt and pepper. Simmer for about ten
minutes until the celery, carrots and vermicelli are tender. Add the
"Iguana Murderer" meat and heat thoroughly. Serve piping hot with corn
bread.
Yum Yum! |
Re:
Retired fumigator. You deserve a good dose of your own death juice.
You make it easy to see how they killed someone's' animal. For you to
blame it on the owners. To say if you cared about your cat you could have
avoided this. Maybe the sight of the fumigators scared the cat. You sound
like your schedule is more important than the life of an animal. "The gas
kills, it's suppose to." Since you are smart enough to realize this, why
aren't you smart enough to realize or care about what you might do to
someone's' pet.
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I tried that Mexican fumigation method about a year ago. The person
failed to mention that in addition to killing pests, it will peel
wallpaper and even paint off of the walls.
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|
Swirley. usually part of initiation into a fraternity or social
club on college campuses. The new member's head and 'do are used as a
toilet brush for the duration of several flushes. This was much more
entertaining in the '60's and '70's when long hair for guys was the norm.
|
 If
you think New Jersey is getting a bad rap. They deserve it. They come
down to the Keys, push people around, are rude to everyone, they never
understand why things don't work the same way down here as the arm pit they
came from. They clog up the grocery store and stand there like cows. I could
go on all day. If you don't like it here why do you come down every year and
piss off all the locals? |
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Art is moving the gym again. This
time he'll be working under the deer overpass just past St. Peters church.
Stop by and say hello to the old gang, and stake your claim to a workout
station since space is "very limited". Hours of operation will be during
the day only until a source of free electricity is found (this keeps the
dues affordable). Don't forget to bring your WD40 with you. The salt air
is really playing havoc with our "state of the ART" equipment. Thank You
and remember, stop by before we move!
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 To the person who
wrote " Bitter, poor person. To the dickhead who has his
"five" homes in the Keys"
My guess is you must own nothing or live in a run down trailer. If it
weren't for people like me and my five houses people like you would have
nowhere to rent. My tenants are people who work at Winn Dixie, Home Depot
and the hotels. Take people with more then one house away and these
people will have no place to rent.
It sounds to me like you're the bitter person because you have nothing and
people like me have multiple houses. Is Sam Whalton a Bitter Poor Person
or a Dickhead because he created Wal-Mart? Maybe Bill Gates because he
owns Microsoft. If people like us didn't own things people like you would
have nowhere to love or work. Grow up.
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|
I thought you were a nice guy. You must be from New Jersey! We, that live
on Big Pine do so because we love it, so if you don't like it go to Key
West to shop, or better yet leave these islands entirely.
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| Ooooh, 45 mph at night. Get it,
Speedy. You are on fire. |
Take the NJ recipe but substitute all the cats in the Keys that are allowed
to run free. Seriously, though, I have eaten cats and dogs in Korea.
The cats are much sweeter and whiter meat. The dogs are bitter and dark,
kind of like comparing mackerel to grouper. |
| Congrats Miss Surf & Turf. I wish I could have been
there. You go girl. |
| Ok, who is leaving the American Idol?
Vonzell? |
 The
Levi company should come out with a new cut for blue jeans for us guys over
40. Our butts just fall off and our belly begins to stick out so the regular
cut, boot cut and the baggy relaxed fit cut just don't fit anymore. The new
cut should swoop down in the front so they will rest just below the belly.
The back should go up just enough so that when you bend over your cleavage
doesn't show and some smart ass doesn't say something like "just say no to
crack!" or "Hey Spackle that"! They should take them up in the buttocks area
just a bit so you don't have all that extra room back there from where your
behind fell off. I know there are a lot of guys who will be much happier if
they could just design some jeans to fit us! |
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The closing of military bases has
NOTHING whatsoever to do with
President Bush. Where do you morons get your information? Bases are closed
from time to time as they become obsolete or when their mission is changed
or re-deployed to other bases. A list will be compiled by committee and
submitted to the President’s office with recommendations. Some, but not
all, bases will be closed based on priority and military agendas and
missions. If you want to look for someone to blame you might want to look
at William Jefferson “The Molester” Clinton whose policies nearly decimated
the military and ignored terrorist activities while he was playing grab-ass
in the oval office and hiding or running from one scandal after another.
 Some military
bases have become inefficient to operate since each base usually has a
housing office, equal opportunity office, public affairs, chapel, library,
auto shop, medical clinic, dental clinic, commissary, exchange, base
headquarters, base security, decal office, fitness center, reception center,
swimming pool, child care center, enlisted and officer’s club, family
support center, temporary lodging, education, dining hall, post
office, various recreational facilities and a lot
more. Therefore, shifting units to larger bases with room for growth saves
a great deal of money and manpower in the long run. Reserve,
National Guard, and federal civilian activities at closed bases can continue
as they do elsewhere without a military landlord.
Once in awhile you may want to check
your facts before confirming to everyone that you suffer from terminal
cranial-rectal inversion! |
 Us rich people
are really upset we can't have any fun. Being able to have surf and turf,
your favorite wine and more than one hooker at once just doesn't cut it!
Maybe some of you poor folks could get off the sofa, pick up your Busch
Lite, turn off the NASCAR, puke, yell at the noise in the trailer next
door, kick the dog, tell your sister she's not giving head right, and then
take the time to help us out by writing a little "Best Ways to Have Fun,
Even if You Are Rich" book.
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| Here I am. Little Debbie is Happy running her own
boat rental at Summerland Key. Come by and we will have a cocktail. I sure
do miss Mobay. Me and Ruben are doing great too. So, hi everybody I'm fine. |
Translation: Don't flush this book or us holy people will kill you. |
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Wednesday May 18, 2005 |
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Tuesday May 17, 2005 |
Unbelievable: A million dollar trailer
for sale! Well, to be fair it does
have open water views. See it on the home page of
www.keywestville.com |
 The comment about
Winn-Dixie and Hispanic nature has got to be the dumbest posting in a
long time. By the way 5 brothers is one of the best places to get food
around here.
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| The new Monroe County Website is pretty
funny: Check out the "Employment" link. There is a County job listing for
"Homemaker/In-Home Services" that is 40 hours/week, and pays $22K - $27K per
year. (Code CSIHSO39) What is that all about? That page also has another
link near the top called "housing" that takes you directly to the the Keys
News Classified section. Are they joking?
http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov
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Re: Parrotdise / blue car excerpt. Thanks, it made me smile.
|
 The reason
that SO MANY military bases in the US are closing down is... you
guessed it. Bubba Bush has nearly bankrupt this country with his pathetic
insistence of the oil war in Iraq, blowing money on rebuilding Iraq, etc. I
think anyone who was dumb enough to vote for Bush should pay double at the
gas pumps, and the rest of us get gas half price.
And for the bubble-brained bubba bush supporter, NO we would not have
terrorists attacking America if the US borders were patrolled as they should
be. The Bush trio welcomed every foreign criminal, drug dealer, and
terrorist that could swim, fly, boat or crawl into US soil. |
Wouldn't it be wonderful
if you could put up a second web
cam at the Blue Hole (if we
could sell the idea to the Fish and Wildlife, they would probably pay
for it), then the world could see this beautiful spot, but also could
see if someone is feeding or doing something else illegal there.
I really think it would be a wonderful thing, because
the Fish & Wildlife only has ONE law enforcement officer to patrol all
four refuges down here, and he is spread way too thin. I haven't talked
to them about this yet, but I thought that would be such a beautiful view
for the visitors to your site to be able to see, especially if they don't
live here, and it might help the F&W by deterring illegal activity at the
Blue Hole. I am a volunteer there...I'm the one that got the petition
started, asking the F&W to allow the gators to remain in the Blue Hole.
So far I've got over 500 signatures, and still collecting them (would like
to get 1000). So far, they're allowing the gators to stay there, but they
still say that removing the big one is still an option, if they still
"deem" him dangerous, and I have to question how they come up with their
decisions sometimes.
 They
were told by an alligator expert up in the state that they needed to
harass the gator,
so they captured him, let him wear himself out rolling in the water,
pulled him out, taped his mouth shut and tied his legs back, and then
weighed him, measured him, tagged him with a big orange tag with the
number 151 on it (I've named him Mr. Bacardi because of it), and let him
go back in the Blue Hole. He has been staying away from the deck most of
the time since then, but I've told them that if they don't stop the
feeding, that will reverse what they are trying to achieve.
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|
Marathon
had a full weekend of big time music, Bike shows, and a beauty show.
The Key Deer Bar &
Grill was proud to sponsor two of our gals in the beauty
contest. Bartender Barbara and
server Julia. Julia
finished third and we're proud of her. Barbara Bentley is
the new "Miss Surf and Turf."
Thanks to all who were there and screamed and hollered for our Key Deer
girls.
A big Congratulations to the new "Miss
Surf & Turf". sponsored by Capt. Dan
of the Key Deer Bar &
Grill. Barbara Bentley was the winner of the beauty contest
held at Marathon Saturday after the
Bike show. Enclosed is a pic of
Capt. Perryman of Monroe County's Finest presenting Barbara with her
Prizes. There were also so many
beautiful Bike's and people at the Bike Show. A
big hip, hip hooray to the
promoters, M.J. & Joe Mama of Mama Joe's Bike Shop. There
was something for everyone in Marathon this past weekend.
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Barbara Bentley
Miss Surf & Turf |
Julia Finished 3d |
Capt. Perryman |
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Who’s looking
for Juan? You obviously don’t know him that well if you don’t know where
to find him. |
|
Does anyone in
Big Pine have anything to do but talk crap about people. Get a life! |
| Wouldn't it be funny if they threw an
election and one party won because of its firm commitment to moral values, a
faith-based worldview and a stand against such repugnant deviancy as gay
marriage? And wouldn't it be even more hysterical if some of that party's
loudest advocates of moral values had in fact been boinking mules and
watermelons, and treating their wives like prostitutes? |
 To the
Fox Network lover: A May 6 exchange
between anti-abortion activist
Neal Horsley and Alan Colmes on Colmes'
FOX News radio show. In the interview, Horsley, a vocally religious
proponent of posting names of abortion doctors on the Web so that
anti-abortion extremists will know how to find them, admitted to having
engaged in bestiality.
"You had sex with animals?" Colmes asked, with regard to reports of
Horsley's past experience with bestiality and homosexuality. "Absolutely. I
was a fool. When you grow up on a farm in Georgia, your first girlfriend is
a mule."
When Colmes suggested that maybe that's not the case for everyone
who grows up on a farm in Georgia, Horsley shot back, "It has historically
been the case. You people are so far removed from reality ... welcome to
domestic life on the farm ... You experiment with anything that moves when
you are growing up sexually. You're naïve…If it's warm and it's damp and it
vibrates you might in fact have sex with it." (And if it has ovaries, a
vagina, and it has the ability to lactate, you might in fact make it your
mission to take away its control of its own body!)
It is not without irony, folks, that the man's name is Horsley.
|
 Tidy Bowl.
It's not clear yet just how much of the story Newsweek got wrong. Newsweek
seems to suggest that its error was in saying that "sources" confirmed the
incident or that the confirmation of the incident was contained in a report
by U.S. investigators. The magazine's apology seems to leave open the
possibility that, regardless whether it was confirmed by sources or
identified in a report, the flushing incident may actually have happened.
"Top administration officials have promised to continue looking into the
charges. National Security Advisor Hadley acknowledged at least the
possibility that the incident actually occurred. He said the United States
is investigating the allegation "vigorously" and will take action against
those responsible "if it turns out to be true." |
| The Empire Strikes Bush:
"Revenge of the Sith," it turns out, can also be seen as a cautionary
tale for our time -- a blistering critique of the war in Iraq, a reminder of
how democracies can give up their freedoms too easily, and an admonition
about the seduction of good people by absolute power.
 Some
film critics suggest it could be the biggest anti-Bush blockbuster since
"Fahrenheit 9/11."
Revenge of the Sith is about how a republic dismantles its own
democratic principles, about how politics becomes militarized, about how a
Manichaean ideology undermines the rational exercise of power. Mr. Lucas is
clearly jabbing his light saber in the direction of some real-world
political leaders. At one point, Darth Vader, already deep in the thrall of
the dark side and echoing the words of George W. Bush, hisses at Obi-Wan,
'If you're not with me, you're my enemy.' Obi-Wan's response is likely to
surface as a bumper sticker during the next election campaign: 'Only a Sith
thinks in absolutes.' "
There are reports that the movie delivers "a galactic jab to US President
George W. Bush." It's been generating "murmurs at the parallels being drawn
between Bush's administration and the birth of the space opera's evil
Empire." |
| A Swedish study suggests that most women who
experience a prolonged labor find the process exciting -- but
painful. No, duh. |
 I don't know
much about those fumigating companies. I use my own method to rid my house
of pests: the Mexican Method: Go to your favorite Mexican restaurant
(New Jersey folks take note- Cuban food is not the same as
Mexican-make no substitutions). Drink at least three pitchers of beer to get
started, and then order a Grande Burrito with plenty of guacamole and extra
hot sauce. Drink more beer. If you've got room, eat a couple of spicy
enchiladas or tacos. Top the entire meal off with a quart of ice cream with
another beer, then go to bed. Make absolutely sure the windows are
closed. I guarantee the next morning your place will be free of
pests. Note: cats and dogs are not affected by the Mexican Method, as they
are used to and actually like this type of fumigant. Your wife, however
might have a problem. And your neighbors if you forgot to close all the
windows. Note: the Mexican Method is not to be confused with a Dirty
Sanchez. |
| Bitter, poor person. To the dickhead who
has his "five" homes in the Keys handled by Hammerhead exterminating. How
many homes do you need? A home is a place where you live. How can you live
in 5 places at once? I say you should have your "home" exterminated while
you are there. That's the problem with the Keys--Greedy Landholders.
You penny pinching, greedy, bastard. Make your money elsewere. You can't
take it with you. |
What are you fumigating? Rats, mice, roaches? Have not heard of
cats getting fumigated here in Minnesota.
(Ed: Termites. Cats are a by-product) |
| Wooo, hoooo! I must have really struck a nerve
on the 35 MPH thing. Someone had to think for a long time to come up
with ah, what was it? "Shut up?" The fact is I really don't care about the
35 MPH thing nearly as much as you, I live west of Big Pine and I am real
happy about that. I would just like to find a way to bypass Big pine
completely and leave you winey-ass, tree hugging, slow driving Piners to
your own Island. Life would be better if the rest of us didn't have to drive
thru your island at all. They need to extend the fences all the way to the
western end of the island if you ask me. Put little overpass in so Piners
can get from one side to the other. That would give all the wino's a place
to sleep. So drive 35 I'll drive whatever I can get away with. You can keep
your starving pathetic deer on your island while I drive 45 at night on
mine. Ha! |
| Playing an organ with your
nose does show some talent, but I once saw a guy put an oyster up his
nose and spit it out of his mouth, kind of like a lugie. Now that's talent! |
What's a swilley, anyhow? Is it like a wet willy? A nuggie? A pink
belly? |
|
As a retired fumigator, and have done thousands of fumigation jobs.
It is totally the responsibility of the cat or dog owner to be responsible
for where their animals are during the fumigation. I am sure that you knew
for weeks or not months that on a certain day your house was going to be
fumigated. If you cared about your animal you would have made sure,
absolutely sure, that your animal was accounted for. Not putting the
responsibility on someone else and if you did your homework, you would
have known that yes, the fumigation gas kills. It is suppose too. As far
as the stray animals, the fumigation company puts out a warning agent to
help avoid situations like what happened, but once in awhile things
happen. As far as Hammerhead is concerned, they are the best in the
business.
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The concert at the Bridge was GREAT we need more music like that
down here. And what a price $5.00 If I can figure out how to attach my
video I will.
|
 Why is it that
rich people don’t know how to have fun? I mean, seriously, even their
parties are boring as hell. And the men and women don’t even hang together.
Like the guys are all watching TV (or some other mindless activity) and the
snooty biddies sit around gossiping/complaining w/ some overpriced grape
juice. I mean – do they even like each other? My idea of ‘have more’ is
ability to have even more fun. What is wrong with this picture? If this is
what happens |
| Did you watch CNN last night? I am tired of
that woman on there. She is terrible. "reporting" about the Newsweek
"mistake" She never asks why the people are rioting (perhaps it is the
cumulative affect of the prison abuse story, the Koran story is perhaps the
last straw). She never asks about the possibility that someone in the
Administration got to the senior official who told Newsweek they had info on
the Koran being abused. The Newsweek source that backed off was not the only
source Newsweek had. I bet this comes out as true. David Gergen told her to
back off and he was right. This is not a liberal conspiracy--it is likely
another GOP cover up. |
|
Re: My posting of Hammerhead Fumigation’s having gassed a cat:
1. A review of my original posting will reveal that I did not witness
nor claim to witness the incident. The circumstances surrounding the
cat’s killing were told to me by the pet’s grief stricken owner as I
helped him bury the poor animal. This gentleman and his wife of
sixty-eight years have been my neighbors on Little Torch for twenty-three
years, I being the newcomer. In that time, I have never had occasion to
question his veracity.
2. As I indicated, the couple was away at a doctor’s appointment when
Hammerhead fumigated the home. The owner was told the particulars of the
cat’s death by the killers themselves (Hammerhead Fumigation’s crew).
To those who feel that domestic cats have no business being outside in
the rural Keys because of their predatory actions against indigenous
wildlife: I hope that you and your family also stay indoors as the single
most destructive invasive species in the Keys is the white man. And for
heaven’s sake, don’t kill those mosquitoes or termites!
|
I like this point used to describe the incredible opposition to the
environmental movement in the US: But a great philosopher said new ideas
are often greeted in three stages. First, they're ridiculed. Second, they're
violently opposed. And finally they're accepted as self-evident. |
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Tuesday May 17, 2005 |
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Monday May 16, 2005 |
|
 Re:
Fumigation. I had a house fumigated and the fumigators had a nasty dog
they'd send under the house to root out cats. They didn't bring the dog to
that job and consequently they gassed two cats that were hiding under
the house. The tenant assumed that his cats ran away from all the commotion
and when they didn't return I assured him that the fumigator sent his dog
under the house and chased the cats away. I always felt bad about it, but he
is such a nice guy and loved the cats so much that I didn't want to hurt him
further. What good would it do to tell him his cats were gassed? If he
prosecuted the fumigator he still wouldn't have his cats back and besides,
he's not the type of person to prosecute anyone. |
| I had Hammerhead tent my house the
were very professional gave a local discount and just a pleasure to work
with. |
| Olympic Gym in answer to Pussnboats: Obviously
you're the kind of person that speculates on circumstances you know nothing
about. You formulate an opinion about something without knowing the facts.
You must have plenty of money and do not understand any kind of financial
despair. As far as anybody being ripped off, the gym is fully operational.
It's not a palace, but it's the best I can do at this time. You also are
obviously a person that would kick somebody hard when they are down. Your
words are very unkind and if you actually knew me, you'd be ashamed of
yourself. Get your facts straight before you throw garbage in the wind. It
is my nature to like everybody, including you. Sorry for your
inconvenience. Art Smith |
|
Maine is the only state whose name is only one syllable. |
|
A carpenter cut his finger on the table saw and
said, "It was inevitable." Big Ed said, "No it isn't." He said if you pay
attention and never take your eyes off the blade while it's running you will
never get cut. I think he's right. If he isn't right, then we can put the
extra fingers into Wendy's chili. |
|
If the
person who thinks he/she was impressed at the House Of Music by the guy who
can play the organ with his nose they should check out the guy at the
Key Deer Bar Outside Drinking and Drooling Patio who can pick his nose with
his organ. |
|
Have many noticed that much of the items in Winn-Dixie are now of a
Hispanic nature? Is there that many people that buys/uses those items
that most Americans can't read? Why do they allow roosters in the parking
lot? Could that be the new Hispanic influence? Will it soon be like a 5
Brothers?
|
Well, it was just a stray cat. I was in a hurry to go to lunch and
the little kitty wouldn't come out. That's what the kitty gets for not
listening. You know how they are. They never listen. Just a little
gas, that will teach them to listen when I call them!
|
| It's just foolish for so many people to die over our
military trying to flush a copy of the Koran down the toilet. It's
just a book. What's written in it is what's important. Moslems have got to
be the dumbest people on the earth. |
|
New Jersey huh? If you like it so much why don't you stay there? There is
just so much I can say re: Big Pine vs. New Jersey, but I just don't have
the strength. Some words that come to mind are "arm pit", "cess pool" and
the ever popular "Ghetto" but I am too tired to work them into sentences.
Besides, New Jersey is really just a suburb of NYC.
|
 Re: Olympic Gym.
I don't think anyone is happy about the move. But it is a lot better then
driving to Key West or Marathon. The gym is a place to sweat and work out
not socialize; so who cares about a/c or the machines being too close. It
will get better--it has already. I think if you don't like it or agree with
it just don't go there. Stay home and eat Bon-Bons and get fat. At least
that way you won't be taking up space at the gym. And the really dedicated
can continue to get into shape. Or perhaps if you think a gym is so easy to
open and so profitable then open a super gym of your own. |
|
You think that Hammerhead buggers did that poor cat a favor
you are sick. Obviously you have no heart. Our pets don't always stay in
the house. Do you? Look out, you could be next.
|
|
Re: Jersey girls. If there was a post I missed it, but for your
information Big Pine is full of Jersey guys and gals. There are only a few
true Piner's left here.
|
I have kept tabs on this fantastic website for a while now- just to keep a,
however thin, connection to Big Pine Key. But, it disturbs me the bad rep
that New Jersey has accrued.
Long-winded tomes...continued. |
| Do check your prescription bottles before
taking a pill from CSV pharmacy. I too got pills that were only
supposed to be 5 milligram of a certain type. They looked really big so I
only took one. They next day I check the label and they were 500 milligram
of a different kind. Then it said there were 5 in the bottle and there were
12. So be careful people. Read the label and check your pills before
swallowing. |
| Re: 35MPH. I have really enjoyed the banter too.
Actually I really like the Key deer, as long as they are cooked right! There
is nothing special about the deer. They have just evolved to be smaller
because they are undernourished. Are we going to start protecting stray cats
too? How about the blue tongued mango vole? All the more reason to just put
an overpass right over Big Pine so folks driving through won't disturb any
of the little precious animals. I don't think anyone would miss a thing. To
the person who told me to shut up... Who pulled your pigtails, Bucko? We
should at the very least use good manners. |
 I have to
stand up for Hammerhead Pest Control. I don't believe the
accusation of them killing a cat for a minute. I have lived here for 18
years and own five homes in The Lower Keys. I have used Hammerhead and
Gold Coast both to tent my properties. Hammerhead and all of it's
associates were very careful, very professional and did the job for a
fraction of any other termite exterminator in all of the Keys.
I also must say if I witnessed them or anyone knowingly fumigating a home
with an animal inside I would have called the police right then and
there. Why didn't the, so called, witness take action on the spot? If
you really saw this incident you claim you saw I am sure they would have
immediately stopped to avoid legal action.
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|
Monday May 16, 2005 |
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Sunday May 15, 2005 |
| This is directed to Art Smith at Olympic Fitness,
what a schmuck you are. How do you sleep at night? Somebody should press
charges against you for stealing their money (dues). This seems to be a
pattern with you, Art. You tell your land lords you're staying for another
year then move all your equipment to a secret location in the middle of the
night. You have not done this once, but two times. What are you thinking?
Oh, yea, you probably don't. I only hope you do the right thing (which you
probably won't) That would be to give the customers you stole from, back
their monthly dues. --PussnBoats@aol.com
|
| We went
to the bash at the bridge Sat. night, it was awesome.
 Looking around and
seeing the Monroe County Deputies that were there I couldn't
understand why they are so overweight and out of shape. There were two
female deputies that combined weight had to be over five hundred and fifty
pounds. If they are the ones hired to protect us we are in big trouble. They
walked 50 feet and had to stop to rest, also how do they fit between the
steering wheel and the seat? Does the Sheriff's department have a weight
maximum? It is a shame that if that is all they can hire. We also noticed
the men for the most part were out of shape and appeared that it was an
effort to get from one place to another. If Sheriff Roth doesn't mind what
his personnel look like then as a taxpayer something has to be done . |
|
Re: Play the organ with his nose. Just what
organ are you talking about? |
 It's
the birthday of the man who gave us The Wizard of Oz, L(yman)
Frank Baum, born in Chittenango, New York. He moved to Aberdeen, South
Dakota and then to Chicago, where his first children's story, Father
Goose, was a big success in 1899. Thereupon he submitted Wizard of Oz
to his publisher. It came out in 1900. It was produced as a musical
extravaganza in 1901 on the stage in Chicago. |
| BUYER BEWARE: How many of you actually check your
receipt from Lose Dixie to every item purchased? I know it is not convent,
however, I rarely go in there, but on 3 occasions I took my cart off to the
side and checked. Twice they were wrong and overcharged me. I was refunded
on both occasions. My wife saw a Japanese lady challenge them last week, and
she was also overcharged. Take the time, do not let them rush you and be
sure you are not being cheated. I guess I do this because in the military I
used to inspect commissarys (food stores) and on several occasions we caught
tellers who were overcharging customers and pocketing the money. I am not
saying that this is the case here, but it is prudent to ensure that it is
not. |
|
Re: "Workforce" housing No longer "affordable"
housing. I think we should also admit that there is a class system in
America. Workforce is one of them. |
|
Culinary question of the day: Where is the one, and only one,
bar/restaurant on Big Pine Key where you can go, on any day of the week at
the peak of lunch hour and see not one customer in the place (except for a
couple of guys at the bar drinking beer)? Answer coming soon when the place
goes out of business! |
What's with Keynoter.com. They have a poll about
time zones and there are
three choices - the first has 37%, second has 32% and the 3rd has 0%. That
is 69% percent - where is the other 31%? |
As for the New Jerseyite Soup not tasting right. You may have
missed some of the scales behind the ears and back of the neck. Sometimes
you have to pull these with pliers, especially if you are cleaning an
older speciman. Seems these scales get real tough as they age. Good Luck.
|
I continue to be amazed. I doubt that there is any town
which would tolerate a “gym” relocating, not once but twice within a couple
of years, in the dark of the night so to speak! I assume that the Owner of
Olympic Gym must operate under a code of “unethics” which allows him
to sign a new one year lease on Monday and steel away from the lease space a
couple of nights later.
Look for a moment if you will: The 1st of May had come and along with it a
collection of the “dues” for the month of May. Unfortunately, those folks
who paid their dues will continue to do so in a fashion most never expected.
The options appear to be: Drive to Marathon or Key West to work out in an
air conditioned facility with restrooms and access to a phone just in case
of an emergency. Or:
Work out in the “new” location of Olympic Gym – a garage bay without air
conditioning, restroom, phone or room to move between the machines.
Now, who in their right mind would object to paying $45 for these options?
Especially with gas at $2.50+ a gallon and time and convenience being of
little or no concern.
Well, at least the spinning bikes won’t be creating a breeze, since the
owner of Olympic Gym sold them. |
 Hammerheads
did a termite inspection at my house a few months back. I thought the
guy was a real jackass then. Hearing that he gassed the cat does not
surprise
me in the least. |
|
For the person angry about the CVS pharmacy being closed due to
illness. The correct response would have been. "I hope he/she is okay."
That person must have really been sick, as most pharmacists drag
themselves in even when very ill. You're obviously a selfish person. Me,
me, me! If anyone has a problem with the possibility of receiving the
incorrect medication, just make a free call to Poison Control. Give them
the identifying marks on the medicine, and they will verify the
medication. When Walgreens opens, believe it or not, there will be people
angry with them too. Corporate America is bottom line only.
|
Holy mackerel. Don't you people have anything to do on a Friday Night?
That was a lot of posts to read thru. |
| Re:Olympic Gym. Yes, there's a bathroom there (with
a sink). As far as water, you can bring your own or buy some. If you don't
like it, stay home and get fat |
|
What's the big thing with Jersey girls? Have any of you baboon's
seen some of the homes in New Jersey? New Jersey, Big Pine, New Jersey
Big Pine...no comparison.
Big Pine in some areas are nice I will grant you that much. But so is New
Jersey. Has anyone made a connection to a trailer girl to a Jersey girl?
Or the mentality of an educated Jersey girl and a Big Pine mentality?
Just waiting in line in any of the stores shows what some of the girls
are. Listen and look and then talk about trash. Or better yet, check in
your yard Big Piners.
|
|
Boondocks. It's been a few years since I was there, like
before they removed the pool tables. Back then you could get real French
fried potatoes, fresh from the cutter. While there I looked around for
some cow types, but didn't see a one, either they are out in the pasture
or just not there at all.
|
Domestic cats don't belong outside on our rural keys. It is
unfortunate that someone lost a pet to a fumigation tent, but our
struggling wildlife deserves to live without non-native predators.
Hammerhead actually did Mother Nature a favor.
|
| Re: Hammerhead Cat Fumigation. Have
the couple call the Florida Keys SPCA 294-4857. If there can be an Animal
Cops - Miami, we should have them here too |
|
Sunday May 15, 2005 |
|
Saturday May 14, 2005 |
 Music Review:
Last night in the shadow of the seven mile bridge the Rick Derringer trio
played for $5. You can't beat that with a stick. $5! A trio is the hardest
band to have because there is no room for slack. Each member has to be hot
and we weren't disappointed. I don't know who was the better musician, they
were so tight. Derringer is one of the best electric guitar players around
(Here we go again.) the guy is like an electric mechanic always fiddling
around with knobs and buttons and his tremolo bar to make those screaming
electric sounds that get me going. Wow.Next was Edger Winter, the albino
Rhythm and Blues artist. He can really sing. He scat sings with his guitar
player mimicking each others notes. Nobody plays R&B anymore and I can
understand why; with the likes of Edgar Winter around to set the standard.
He was dressed like a wrath in an 18th century coat (like Sargent Pepper. I
haven't figured that one out yet). He played screaming saxophone, keyboards
and even drums on Frankenstein. Speaking of Frankenstein, I've never
heard it sound so good and loud. We're talking serious bass and psycadelic
sounds. Groovy.
I was so glad I got off my butt and went. There were other bands there ,
but these are the only ones I heard. What a setting. What a great place to
have a concert. |
Love animals? Hate Hammerhead (Fumigation)!
Last Tuesday, an elderly couple on Little Torch Key had an unoccupied mobile
home fumigated by Hammerhead. The couple was away at a doctor's appointment
at the time that the Hammerhead crew arrived. As they were setting up the
fumigation tent, the crew spotted the couple's cat running under the
trailer. They attempted to flush the animal out by "throwing some stones at
it". When that failed to flush the cat (surprise, surprise), they closed up
the tent and gassed the poor animal to death. (The foregoing is related as
it was related to me by the people who hired Hammerhead for this
fumigation.)
If this account is accurate, and I believe that it is, Hammerhead's actions
are not only reprehensible, but most likely criminal. Regardless of possible
contractual responsibility of the owners to insure that the unit is
unoccupied and ready for fumigation, anyone who knowingly gasses an animal
in this fashion is guilty of animal cruelty. The appropriate action would
have been to call off the fumigation (with possible charges) until there are
no known unintended victims.
Love animals? Love common decency? Take your wallet and walk away from
cruelty. |
"Should any political party attempt to abolish social security,
unemployment insurance, and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you
would not hear of that party again in our political history. There is a tiny
splinter group, of course, that believes you can do these things. Among them
are...Texas oil millionaires and an occasional politician or business man
from other areas. Their number is negligible and they are stupid." --
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, November 8, 1954 |
| Ted Kennedy, "a great
American"? There must be a gas leak where you live. |
|
I just realized while reading the latest report on the new
hurricane evacuation plan, that a new terminology has crept into
the politicos vocabulary. "Workforce Housing" Hmm. No longer
affordable. Let's just come right out and admit that evacuation has
nothing to do with this latest farce. It's all about the guys who just
never seem to have enough, and won't be satisfied until paradise is
bulldozed flat.
|
| I just wanted to send a big 'Hiya' to all my
friends in the Keys from Julie & Dalton. I also get to see Edgar Winter,
Rick Derringer and, and....Ted Neugent. Did you ever read in Rolling
Stone what Ted did to stay out of the army? Hilarious, and it worked. Thank
God! Rick, Edgar and Ted will be playing the Darrington Classic Rock
Festival this summer in Washington State. It outta be a good one! I'm
grateful these guys get around. Take Care Everyone, see you this winter.
Remember - Wherever you go...there you are! |
|
It seems there are several Nextel Girls involved in these
discussions. I don't even know what a Nextel Girl is. Is she a
disembodied voice on call, similar to "On Star" in the commercials?
|
| I tried the New Jerseyite soup
and my dog wouldn't eat it. I am thinking about selling it to Terminex to
kill roaches with. It might taste better with a few New Yorkers and a touch
of ground up Ohioian. |
Eye Scanning is now starting at Orlando Airport. Something should be done
before big brother puts a chip in all of us. Government is way out of
control and its time for the revolution. Workers unite!
|
| To the person griping about the
35 mph speed limit: SHUT UP! You are annoying. The simple fact is
that 35 mph is the lawful speed limit at night, period. Maybe someday when
you grow up you will appreciate the deer, but until then shut up and slow
down, or else move someplace far away with laws that suit you better. We
Piners (and many visitors too) like our Key Deer. |
|
You know what, so what if Bush was somewhere else in America when
something happened?
We had to put up with Clinton leaving the country constantly, especially
when the heat was on him for one or 25 reasons. Actually, it was almost a
daily thing that he did. He ran constantly, even went to war to take the
heat off of him. Get a grip! At least Bush mainly stays in OUR country
and faces the music.
|
Ted Kennedy got away with murder at Chappaquiddick in June of 1969 --
Don't defend that drunken bum. He is the worst kind man we ever have had the
misfortune to have as a US Senator. What else can we expect out of
Massachusetts anyway? |
|
I think I'll try the lizard recipe. It sounds scrumptious! Now Ted
Kennedy. Hummm, that's another story. Lets start with Chappaquiddick.
Who in their right mind would back up ole Tedhead, I mean, remember
when his younger family members were involved, so to speak, in a few
sexual molestations over the years? He was there! Enough said.
|
| How many of you were home when the scare
came to the Capital? Were you all glued to the TV at that moment
or where you sipping on a brew or cocktail on the late news to see it?
Don't be such hypocrites. |
|
How come, in the movies, every time they find blood on the floor they
stick their finger in it? |
|
Re: "Ted Kennedy is a great
politician." Who else could get away with murder and still have
people think he cares about them? Maybe the following definition will
help clarify this issue: Con Artist: A person who screws you over, and you
know you've been screwed over, but you still like them. On a more
positive note, I would love to hit the bars with big Ted. "Everybody is
gonna get laid!"
|
|
Re: Olympic Gym.
Machines 2 inches apart, no bathroom, no drinking water, and no place to
wash your hands. How can the health dept. allow this. (And no phone
number.)
|
|
If this country is under a terrorist threat, why would we close down 33
military bases? Does this prove that we are not under near the threat
that they claim? You (Bush) scared the hell out of Americans saying
they're (terrorists) here and they're going to get you. Rush through a
bunch of stupid laws and acts (Patriot). Totally screw up the oil
industry. And then close down 33 bases and leave us that much more
unprotected. This president already got away with murder in his first
term. Does anyone realize he can do whatever he wants now because he can't
do another term. unless he pushes through one more stupid law.
|
Don't tell everyone Key Deer can swim! Next thing you know we will
have to drive 35 in our boats too. |
| I am tired of people saying bad
things about the Heifers at Boondocks. Try saying something nice
like, "You don't sweat much for a fat girl." |
| I know dog lovers wont
like this but animals should not be in establishments that serve food or
drinks. I am sure the health department would agree if they ever did an
inspection. Some people do not care about sanitation, they kiss their dogs
on the mouth after the dog just spent 30 minutes licking its hind quarters.
Those kind of people probably don't wash their hands after they wipe
either--then they prepare food for customers. This could be the reason for
the taste of the food at some of these places. |
Re: 35mph. I'll tell you, frankly, I've
just been enjoying the banter. I shall be going the posted speed limit, not
merely because of the Key Deer, but fear of getting pulled over. You've been
a worthy adversary, and this Kudos & Whiners jousting could go on forever if
we allow it. I suppose we shouldn't let our heated differences reflect this
forum's feel. It is cool for the occasional pissing match, though. Could be
worse... at least we're not getting all ruffled about some free breast exam
joke.
P.S. You didn't give me a wedgie... it was a SWIRLY! |
I moved out to Cudjoe Acres (out by the diesel site) in '98. That area is a
huge pine forest. I've seen Key deer running across Blimp Rd. and li'l
baby deer too, so
there's got to be a fair amount out there. |
|
After visiting the House of Music the other night, I must say, I was very
impressed with the guy that could play the organ with his nose.
Right on!
(Ed: We sure would like a picture of that!)
|
You never think about it until it happens to
you. I picked up my prescription refill at CVS like I do every month. When I
opened the bottle to take a pill I noticed that the pills looked bigger than
usual. I looked at the bottle, it read, 10mg - my usual dosage. I then
looked at the pills - 20mg! Thank God I looked at the pills before I
took one - I could have taken twice my dosage! Thank you to the
person that gave out the info on CVS corporate - I'll be contacting them.
Everyone please be cautious and check your pills every time. |
Movie Truths: Besides the fish tank and the women who are being pursued
falling down; why is it that the 'bad guys' are such terrible shots?
The Hero with a handgun will always prevail over the ten bad guys with
automatic weapons. The movie industry would be changed forever if there
was ever a bad guy that was a good shot.
|
|
Where is
Little Debbie ? Where are you ? |
|
Saturday May 14, 2005 |
|
Friday the 13th, 2005 |
Boo! Today's Friday the 13th. It could be your lucky day! |
| Re: Free breast exams. Thank you. I
thought that was pretty funny. I grow tired of the people who take
everything so literally. They take themselves and their surroundings WAY too
seriously. I have no money left (ex-wife) no real estate etc. I am not drop
dead handsome and not entirely healthy, but thank god I still have my sense
of humor. Without it I would not have made it through the last couple of
years. |
| Nextel Girl and Bush in the same
sentence. You must be a dumb Liberal. |
 Re: 35 MPH.
Well, aren't we loosing it? Got your little panties in a knot just cause you
can't drive over 35? I know it must have been hard for you still in training
wheels and training pants in Jr. high riding the little bus. I really feel
for you! Where is the love? I never once fried an ant. I probably did pull
your pigtails or gave you a wedgie if you were anywhere around the Keys in
grade school. For that I apologize. I have learned the error of my ways. I
won't tailgate your polk-along car anymore, or curse and make obscene
gestures as you block up the traffic for miles. I won't even pick on the
poor little Key deer because I know it really upsets you. I think I will
just smile and say, "You cant help it, bless your heart. You were born that
way." |
| Re: Ted Kennedy. Why are you mad at Ted
for saying something that is true? With the things you listed you should be
mad at Bush. If it was up to Ted we wouldn't have been there period. How
does k.y.a.a.g spell annan? Did you mean Annan (as in: Another Neo
Nazi's Asinine Nonsense?) |
 When the state of red alert was declared
yesterday, the vice president was evacuated from the White House and the
first lady was whisked to a secure location. But no precautions were needed
for President Bush.He was out at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in
Beltsville, riding his bicycle -- at noon on a Wednesday -- blissfully
unaware. "The decision was made to inform the president upon conclusion of
his bike ride," Bush press secretary Scott McClellan said later. |
| Your attack on Ted Kennedy
is totally unwarranted and cruel. That man has spent his life in service and
looking out for the underdog. The picture was cruel too. |
| Angry, angry, angry. Why
is everyone so angry? The NJ item was rude also. |
Do you like Science Fiction? Read this book, The Sparrow by Mary
Doria Russell. |
| John R. Bolton suffered a setback in his quest
to become ambassador to the United Nations today as a key Republican said he
would vote against the nomination because the United States "can do better."
"It is my opinion that John Bolton is the poster child of what
someone in the diplomatic corps should not be," said Senator George V.
Voinovich of Ohio. |
 Regarding
W's bike riding: I mean, why
doesn't he GO TO WORK? I wonder how often he's not around in the middle of
the day on a random Wednesday. Someone needs to do a story on this! It
reminds me of the "clearing brush" he does while in TX, a/k/a The Western
White House. Notice Cheney (Dr. Evil) was at work. They threw him in the car
and sped off to protect him. How infuriating and embarrassing! God, I hate
him. But does the press say anything about him not being at work? No. On the
numerous channels I watched last night the "liberal media" refrained from
making any sort of issue with this; all they gave was a matter of fact
report on how the President was mountain biking at the time and was safe.
You know that the European press made note of Bush's absence. It makes the
admin. look arrogant and ignorant and once again it shows that Cheney is the
one truly behind the wheel of this train wreck. |
 "I imagine that
Revenge of the Sith is very much the film Lucas's fans want to see, but
are some of them ready for an anti-Bush diatribe?"
Apparently: Obi-Wan declares, "Only a Sith Lord deals in absolutes," after
Anakin says, "If you're not with me, you're my enemy." |
The Wiggle Worth a Thousand Words
"He came, he wiggled his hips, he conquered. For many people back home (and
around the world), the pictures of George W. Bush trying to dance in
Tbilisi, Georgia, looked ridiculous. But to many, many Georgians (and there
were throngs of them welcoming Bush), they were an impossible dream come
true: an American president, the most powerful man in the world, enjoying
their hospitality and their history."
Here's
video of the wiggle. |
Red Alert! Where's the Captain?
Yesterday, even as a goodly swath of official Washington was running
panic-stricken into the streets, President Bush was riding his bike in the
country, completely unaware of what was going on. |
What was the speed limit when the dinosaurs became extinct? Do you
really think that a few mph + or - will make a difference? Get real. Let God
take care of those things. The deer will be here, and humans too, until He
says different. Right? |
| I had lunch at Ramando's the other day.
Very good. I hadn't been there in years and I must say I was impressed.
Great job guys! |
| Nexter girl. Well you
idiotic people aren't worth me wasting my time on. I know who I am and I
know who my friends are. I haven't lost any of my friends. The ones who are
true friends were there in the beginning, during my trials and tribulations
and are still here for me. So you can find someone else to rag on since your
pathetic life isn't worth talking about. |
|
Re: Calling Ted Kennedy a traitor. Calling a dedicated supporter of
the little guy a traitor is foolish and irresponsible. He might be a lousy
driver, but he's a great American. |
| Another Bigot speak out. There is a lot
of complaining about Big Pine in here. Why the complaining? We should all
get along, everyone here is white. |
| Who was the voluptuous doll
who had short red hair and drives a blue Honda? She was at Parrotdise
yesterday presumably for their construction efforts. What a babe! I
should've got her card, I'd buy whatever she was selling all day long. |
 "I leap over their
heads - straight to the gut."
I think you will enjoy this regarding General Electric and Jack Welch.
I am rapidly becoming his legacy.
http://www.edwardbaskett.com
"placing GE in the worst possible light" |
| Fresh water on Cudjoe? Of course there
is. Anywhere you see saw grass or slash pines has fresh water or it couldn't
survive. |
| Happy Friday. We live in
paradise and the tourists are about gone. No snow to shovel and beautiful
views. Remember why we came to the Keys in the first place! |
|
Stuff happens in movies, cont'd...How about when the bad guy is in the
house, the people run upstairs instead of outside. That was so true about
the female falling down. When was the last time you fell down? (Drinking
doesn't count.) |
| Nextel Girl and Bush in the same
sentence. You must be a Dumb Liberal. |
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I really liked the recipe for New Jerseyite Soup, but have a real
problem with the preparation of the main ingredient: New Jerseyites
extremely difficult to clean. Can I substitute another state species? Please
don't suggest Minnesotans, I heard the meat is very bland. |
| (?)I'm not Chicken &*% (I have my name on here.
I am very missed little do you know. I get phone calls everyday, so mind
your own business and get a life. I will be back. |
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Friday the 13th, 2005 |
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Thursday May 12, 2005 |
Rick Derringer and Edger Winter and .38 Special are playing at Knight's
Key Tomorrow Friday the 13th at 6pm for only $5. I just saw a poster
yesterday it the Dockside Bar in Marathon. if you want to see some real
electric guitar playing go see Rick Derringer. |
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There is absolutely no excuse for any pharmacy, anywhere dispensing
incorrect prescriptions. None! CVS should be shut down. Contact the
Board of Professional Regulation in Tallahassee. I personally know of 5
people whom have received life threatening errors for heart and blood
pressure meds. It is far safer to drive to Marathon or Key West for your
prescriptions. Years ago we had to. $10.00 for gas is worth it to save
your life and I'm very serious. Monroe Co. Transportation can also
provide a ride for minimal cost. Call 434-9000 (Guidance clinic) to
inquire. Don't take a chance. And to the writers defending CVS. You
must be kidding.
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I did not burgle the post office. I only took a
magazine out of the garbage.
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| Nextel girl. Well, Billie, I know
most of your family and "friends". I'm sure most of them would whole
heartedly agree that you are what you preach. Since you're preaching about
chicken *&%*,I hope you stay where you are, we don't miss you. If you get up
around Crawford, say hey to the Bush's. I think you'd get get along well.
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I am pretty sure that Honda or Suzuki owners need to find a
Buddhist temple in which to pray.
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| The answer to the problem with downstairs
enclosures is to allow downstairs apartments, but charge for an annual
permit to cover the cost of removing all debris from the downstairs
enclosures. Require inspections to check that everything is built to code.
We have a bad enough problem with affordable housing without taking away
over half of the available places to live for under $1000 a month |
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The Moondogs support and encourage all fellow musicians. If we
inadvertently failed to acknowledge your band, please accept our
apologies.
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| If
you don't like the Key Deer you should live on another island, or perhaps
Miami. If we don't save the animals, in 100 years or so they will all be
gone. Wouldn't you like for your grandchildren to see the reef, all these
wonderful animals, plants, trees, and go fishing? Or would you like for them
to see nothing but asphalt, condos and a dead ocean? You must be a city boy.
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To the thieves who molested 15 traps in back of Big Pine in the
last few days. You had better hope I don't catch your thieving asses!
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No name pub. A nice place if you don't fall asleep
on the picnic table. The mad barmaid will have you arrested after
serving you all that beer..
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I am pretty sure that the lights in the Western sky was Blorg in his GMC
spacecraft leaving Ramrod Key. He has to return to Cannibosa for the herbs
he needs to survive his surly boss, from time to time.
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I lived in Miami for many years. I don't need to go there. These
Keys are great, but not the only great place by any means. I know that
deer swim, I have watched them swim towards Little Palm Island
before. I have never seen Key Deer walking freely around Little Torch Key
on the ocean side, nor Ramrod Key. We let roosters and cats run rampant,
hell, why not deer? I don't go around looking down for deer prints in the
mud, I work. And the time I have off is on the water. Is there fresh
water on Cudjoe like on Big Pine, is that why they are sending some there?
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The White House and Capitol building got evacuated yesterday.
President Bush was not at the White House at the time. Vice President
Dick Cheney was in the West Wing of the building when the alert was issued
and was moved to a secure location. At the time of the incident, Bush was on
a bike ride with a security detail in Maryland. |
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Mini Fest is coming. Another special thing for all
of us here in the area of the keys that is not Key West. Like the movie
said, "If you build it, they will come."
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About
dogs in bars: Kids are bad enough at the bar but... Just the other
day I was sitting at a local watering hole having a burger and brew when a
local came in with his pooch. Neither looked too tidy or freshly washed.
The bartender went out from behind the bar, greeted them both and proceeded
to give the dog a good head and ear scratch, a general petting all over and
a dandy two handed belly rub. I’m sure the dog loved it. Then the barkeep
went back behind the bar, no hand washing involved, and continued her duties
handling the glassware, mixing drinks (you know, fill the glass with ice
and then take the doggie contaminated hand and tamp the ice down), handling
the un-wrapped drinking straws and serving food. Ugh! |
| Whining about Whiners: I really wish
they'd start calling this page Kudos and Funnies. I'm sick and tired of the
name calling, back stabbing and the same old issues day after day. Let's get
back to silly stuff and good stuff and start enjoying this website again.
Let's act like the Big Piners we are, not the Big Whiners we've been acting
like. And to the ex-Nextel girl: Someone with warrants out for their arrest
should be careful about letting so many people know where they are in Texas. |
 This
gator was in my pond yesterday. It was about four and a half feet
long. I hope the government doesn't come and move it. |
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Re: Free breast exams. Listen to your mouth, you loser. Your
attitude will wreck it for you no matter where you go. You don't need my
help. Anyone that read your comment must be laughing their ass off at you.
Such anger over a mere joke. There has been a lot worst things written in
here than that. It must have been a long time since you got laid if you're
so worried that my comment will wreck it for all men.
If you have ever been to the Boondocks around 9-10 on a Friday you would
see many such exams on the dance floor. It was only a joke. Please don't
pull out a gun and hurt anyone. Be patient, you might get some soon. Also,
your kind of exam is offered free nightly in the 700 block of Key West.
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CVS. Apparently you don't deal with them often. I can understand
the pharmacist being sick, they could get away with that if they weren't
so messed up to begin with. People who have waited days for their script
and then find it closed!
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Enjoy living on Big Pine, y'all. I miss it terribly.
Even some of the things that seemed so frustrating while I lived there
seem quite charming now.
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 Senator Traitor Ted
Kennedy felt it necessary to remind the world that this was the
anniversary of Abu Ghraib. That Son of a Bitch should have remembered our
Americans burnt to a crisp and hanging from a bridge in Iraq and dragged
through the streets of Iraq, much less the numerous Americans and others who
lost their heads, literally!
Mr. Kennedy, you disgust me. And we, as taxpayers, get to
provide you with a cushy life long after you are way over due for
retirement. Wake up you liberal, piece of crap. Since when has war been
nice? Liberals, like Kennedy, have America's worst interest in mind.
Kennedy = Annan. (As in: kiss your Annanmerican ass goodbye.) If you really
want to get educated find out about LOST. This is a treaty that gives the UN
absolute control of the oceans on earth. Bush and Rice support this.
Yikes! |
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Re: Something nice about BP. I have traveled
extensively and am able to live any where I choose. I'd rather live here
than any other place in the world. Can you say that? |
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Here is something good to go with all the bad. Monday night at the Tiki
bar was the start of comedy . It was hilarious. That was the most fun I
had in the 5 years that I lived here. (even more fun than reading this
site-sorry ed.) Anyone that was there knows how much fun it was. So,
please people, help support this Comedy Night so it keeps going.
Tell all your friends. Finally something new and cool to do. Check it out
people! p.s. I do not work for Tiki bar- just a fan of fun.
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New Jerseyite Soup
One Medium New Jerseyite, gutted and scaled
(This could be hard to find, as most are large and XXXX large.
Lots of garlic
One large push pole for hanging over the fire
Stove Top Dressing
Apple for the mouth
Bucket of Garlic
Mojo Sauce for Basting
Push Pole Up Anus and Out Back of Neck
Fill Gut with Stove Top Dressing mixed with Garlic
Shove Apple in the Mouth
Put Bucket from Garlic over Head
Hang over fire and baste with Mojo Sauce
Turn occasionally because when a New Jerseyite burns, it stinks.
Drink lots of beer, occasionally peeing on the fire.
Yell, "Go Jets" every 15 minutes.
After eight hours remove from fire and feed to dog
Enjoy!
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I heard they fired the cook that made Little Debbie cry from the Key
Deer. About time! What took them so long? |
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Thursday May 12, 2005 |
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Wednesday May 11, 2005 |
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Is it true that the Key Dear can't digest starches; that their
bellies just bloat with potato chips and bread? Shaky Bill told me that a
few years ago. (before he died.) |
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Just one quick note to all of you complainers about the
Key Deer being on other islands. Maybe you don't realize this but Key
Deer are adept swimmers. How do you think they get to Little Torch, Middle
Torch, Big Torch, Annette Key, No Name Key, Mayo Key, Little Pine, Don
Quixote the Horseshoe Keys and all the other keys you see them on? (maybe
you don't visit the out islands and don't see the deer prints or deer
there.) Do any of you realize they ARE on out islands? Do you really
think they take a boat or cross the bridges to the ones that are attached
by the bridges? Maybe an occasional one crosses a bridge in the middle of
the night, but I have photos of deer swimming across the channels. Please
remember, they were here before you were. Just like the Bald Eagles that
live sporadically here in the Keys. The Key Deer are the reason that the
government enacted the endangered species act. Yes, they were/are being
transported to Cudjoe Key. I don't agree with that because they have been
getting around to other islands well enough on their own. You complain
about them being here but would be sorry if they were extinct. And if you
would prefer them gone, there are plenty of houses in Miami for sale. The
Deer were here first!
(Ed: Please send in any photos of the deer swimming. Thanks in
advance.)
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 Has anyone seen
the Big Pine Seven women lately? I heard a nasty rumor that they
were headed for Miami looking for love. Say it ain't so! We need them down
here.
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| Kids at bars. If the bar sells food,
then kids are allowed. Some of the best memories with my Dad was when he
picked me up and put me on a stool to sit next to him. We would each have a
hamburger, he would drink a couple of beers and I would have a bottle of
coke. Does that make him irresponsible? No. This made me feel grown up and
that I was important to him when he was with his friends. These were good
moments that I'll always treasure. Yes, if kids are running around
screaming then the parents should do something, but don't punish a child
just for sitting at the bar eating with a parent, they may be making lasting
memories. |
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Problems at the CVS pharmacy? Contact their corporate offices at:
Customer Care 1-800-746-7287. Or, use the web site at: www.cvs.com
and find the ‘contact us’ area and relay your comments/complaints. Or, use
snail mail and send your written comments/complaints to: CVS Corporation,
Corp. Headquarters, One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895. Anyone having had
a bad experience at CVS should contact them with a description/explanation
of the events. This nightmare of an excuse for a pharmacy needs some
serious corporate attention before someone is seriously harmed. |
I finally figured out the explanation of ESTEBAN studying under Segovia...he
had the apartment downstairs.
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| Re: free
clinic on Big Pine. There was, at one time, a free clinic on Big Pine, but
it burned down. It was called The Montego Bay Center for Counseling,
Advice, Nutrition and Hydration. Whatever ailed you could be fixed there.
Helpless, homeless, horney, lonely, hungry or sick, Mo-Bay was the place to
go to get better. Even ugly people started looking pretty fine after a few
treatments there. |
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To the person who wrote, "Say something nice about Big Pine Key", I
applaud you. Kudos to you. I have only been here 13 years and I treasure
every day of it. While looking out over the open water every night at
sunset, I wonder could life be any more beautiful anywhere else? No.
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Moondogs, schmoondogs. As a musician, when I am in the audience of
another musician, I clap and acknowledge them even if they suck. But then
again I consider myself to be a professional.
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 RE: Children in
bars. I had a talk with a friend from young childhood-days on Big Pine
(35yrs ago). My friend had issues with her mother because we were in the
bars playing games as little kids. Our moms worked at the Vista Linda. The
island was much less populated then. After her visit to the Keys, and still
seeing kids in bars was a way of life. Things that seemed okay then don't
seem to be okay now. But, maybe, for some it still is. Anyway, we had a
great visit. Reliving the days of our parents era. They owned the Big
Pine Inn for some time as well. There were a lot of great people here. I
feel fortunate to have had such a unique childhood. Big Pine is a very
special place. |
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Nextel girl. The one you are talking about that worked at little
Palm is of no relation to us. She started working there after I left.
Billie had the Big Pine Store and Heather has the Key West store
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Olympic Gym has relocated to the Big Pine Business Center on Quail
Roost Trail. (Across the street from the old location) It's in
between Art's mechanic shop and the cabinet shop. |
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Re: Church of fallen H-D biker. Where can the
Honda and Suzuki bikers go to pray? |
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I totally agree if you don't like living on Big pine take the road
north we love Big Pine the way it is. very unique and pristine.
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I love jealous people who can talk there crap, but, yet, are to Chicken
*&%* to leave there name. I was the Nextel Girl, "Billie" and if
you seem to be high up enough that you can label people maybe it's just
because you are what you are preaching.
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I think a great idea for a fund raiser would be " Cow Days" like on
South Park, or maybe we should call it "Heifer Days".
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| In
response to the person wanting to continue a friends dream by having a
church for the fallen biker, that welcomes all social misfits. Well we
already have one of those in Big Pine Key It's called COCONUTS. We do not
need another one. |
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No Name Pub, "A nice place, if you can afford it!"
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 Our
local alien Blorg from the planet Cannibosa was at the Tiki Bar last
night. And all of the Tiki Palmetto Bugs joined hands in order to pay
homage to their new found leader. They did a bizarre little palmetto line
dance to the music, and they were a fun little group but not known as good
tippers.
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| Did anyone see the strange lights in the
sky to the west last night? They seemed to hover for a long time over
the water then they moved off at an incredible speed! |
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The person who wrote about free breast exams at Boondocks needs to
get a life. Dick Heads like you give the rest of us guys a bad rap.
Forget the breast exam, you need a prostate exam with someone's foot.
Make sure you remove your head before the exam so you can avoid getting
kicked in the mouth.
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 One of the
dangers of unauthorized websites is that misinformation can be submitted
without verification. This appears to be the case with a recent anonymous
claim that Stand Up for Animals took two mastiffs against the
owner's will, one of which died shortly afterwards. For clarification
purposes, the dogs were not taken from the owner. Instead he asked that
the shelter care for them for a few days while he searched for housing.
He was well aware of the fact that after five days, the dogs become
property of the county, but nonetheless did not return for them.
Both dogs were severely undernourished when they were surrendered
and it is possible that due to the horrific state one dog was in, she was
unable to mount a sufficient immune response to infection. As for the
loving family that claims to miss the dogs, where were they when the dogs
needed a home, food and medical care? They had been living half-starved
in a storage unit prior to coming to the shelter and the medical bill for
their care has run into hundreds of dollars. To date, neither the owner
or any family member has offered any financial assistance for their
veterinary bills. The message that was submitted was not only entirely
inaccurate but an injustice to their hardworking staff and volunteers as
well as the remaining dog.
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| No matter how you might want to defend the practice of
letting your children sit on a bar chair to play video games, most parents
would never consider this. It's not about the drinkers who can't stand up,
it's about what is best for children. Are these games educational and will
the children remember the good time they had playing the game or will they
remember the drinkers around them talking "bar talk".
 As a child of
alcoholic parents I was drug around to bars and treated to all the cokes and
chips I could stomach. The memories of those times are of the man who
smashed a glass ashtray on the bar cussing and bleeding and of the drunks
kissing and hugging me telling me how cute I was when all I wanted to do was
get back home to my toys and friends. Can't you think of a better way to
spend your quality vacation time with you children? If you are taking your
family to the Tiki to eat, then have your children sit at the tables
provided. I believe they can get to the pool from a west entrance without
going thru the bar and stopping to sit on a bar chair to play video games.
I defend the patrons of the bar because it is simply not a good environment
for children.
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| I am so sick and tied of the complaining about CVS.
o the pharmacy was closed due to illness. As you well know there are only
two Pharmacist. You complain about them all the time. People go in there all
the time cough and sneeze and spread their germs all over every one, without
any consideration for people that are not sick. Your only concern is you're
sick and to he-- with every one else. Then you stand there and slam blast
the poor Pharmacist because you may have to wait a few minutes. If I was
sick Sunday, as I am guessing the Pharmacist was, one would have to be crazy
thinking, "I will go in sick because the people need me." Ha, ha, ha. For
what, to be talked to like a dog? Some of you people have not an ounce of
common decency. You love living in a unique place that has only one
drugstore? What goes around comes around sooner or later. |
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Key Deer at one time were as far north as Key Largo.
I saw one about twenty years ago just south of Coral Shores High Scholl.
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Fred Astaire was the bomb! |
| In response to the Nextel bimbo. I hope that you're
not implying you're speaking of a blonde gal with glasses are you? Those
whom speak ill of others do not have a life of their own. To all the whiners
out there, remember where you are. Not Key West. Be grateful of your
surroundings and stop worrying about what others are doing and saying. Worry
about you. And quit posting the blame or crud about someone on the internet.
What goes around, comes around. Enjoy life. |
| Re: 35mph. So, dents in your grill
from hitting Key Deer, huh? Classy stuff there, Buckethead. I imagine, in
your childhood, you've fried ants with a magnifying glass and plucked the
wings off butterflies. It's what makes you the well-rounded psychopath you
are today. |
| Thank you for coming to the Birthday Jam. Kay was on
that stage for about 6 hours straight with her fiddle, her mandolin, and a
great big smile on her face. Stan said he hadn't seen her this happy in over
10 years. A great memory for the family. |
 To the person
who thinks 35mph is one of the keys to the survival of those innocent
little, and some, not so little, deer. I would like to point out something
to you. Many of the fatal car deer mishaps are from the deer hitting the car
and getting its' poor little neck broken. If the car had been traveling at a
higher rate of speed it wouldn't have been where the deer was at the time of
impact. Maybe the deer was running across the road while impaired. After all
we have no idea what affect some of the plants we brought here from up north
have on the little critters. They should be subjected to a field sobriety
test occasionally and given tickets. Besides, what are they doing up so late
at night? They are to young, in some cases and to small to be prowling
around late at night. Maybe, even, you could stay up late and direct traffic
for them. You could also get all of them together and teach them to go UNDER
the over passes that we all spent so much money to have built just for them.
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I say God Bless CVS. They found my pictures last week that I turned in for
processing on November 1st. Now I can enjoy my memories (or
mammaries) from Fantasy Fest. Oh yeah, thank god it was not a
prescription.
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A solution for the booming Iguana population:
Iguana
Soup
1 Iguana
(about 3 pounds or so)
1 1/2 quarts of chicken broth
2 Chicken bouillon cubes
1 Clove of garlic
1 Leek
1 Tomato, coarsely chopped
1 Onion, studded with 3 cloves
1 Green Pepper, quartered
1/2 small Cabbage chopped (divided in half) |
4-5
carrots (sliced thin)
4-5
stalks celery (sliced thin)
1 tsp Cumin
1 dash Nutmeg
Salt and Pepper
2 oz Vermicelli
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Kill,
clean, skin and cut the Iguana into pieces (especially the tail meat)
Prepare chicken broth in heavy soup pot, add garlic, leek, tomato, onion,
green pepper and cabbage. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for thirty
minutes. Add the iguana, and simmer an additional half hour, or until the
meat is tender. Remove from the fire. Strain broth, discarding vegetables.
Bone the iguana and set the meat aside.
Return the broth to the fire and add cumin, nutmeg, celery, carrots,
remaining cabbage, vermicelli and salt and pepper. Simmer for about ten
minutes until the celery, carrots and vermicelli are tender. Add the iguana
meat and heat thoroughly. Serve piping hot with corn bread. |
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Good Morning Pat. I miss you.
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Wednesday May 11, 2005 |
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Tuesday May 10, 2005 |
Happy Birthday Fred Astaire! |
Church of the fallen biker.
There was a man who was brutally murdered (4-10-05). He was
hit in the head with a sledgehammer when he slept, then he was stabbed
multiple times and his beautiful face cut around the edge with a razor. This
was done by the WIFE he wanted to divorce. Their child had just turned 18.
So, the "mother" didn't care if she left her child an orphan. Didn't care if
she hurt his family or her own.
He was in the process of building a church in his back yard for Harley
Davidson riders. A church where all the social outcasts, people with
criminal records, and people who were turned away from other church's could
go. A place where they could worship and be safe. He said, "those were the
people who needed it the most".
This beautiful man would help anyone- man, woman, or child. He had the light
of Jesus inside himself. His name was Bruce, from NC. His wife is in jail-
more details to come. Please pray that I can open his church somehow. |
CVS strikes again. I went to CVS Sunday, May 8th to pick up two
prescriptions. When I got to the Rx counter, there was a sign saying
pharmacy closed due to illness, no pick ups or drop offs!! I called my Rx
in 2 days before I needed it so that it might be ready. Talk about Bull
#$&!
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I think the Key Deer have figured out a way to get rid of the dumb
ones in the herd. They convince the mentally-challenged deer that cars
won't hit them, and dare them to cross the road. Next thing you know, they
will be hiring Miami lawyers.
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I don't think the Nextel
Bimbo at Sun Communications owns the company. She
wouldn't have the brains to own a lemon stand. I used to work with her at
Little Palm Island where she was fired for her language in front of guests
and her lack of class. She must be the pride of her trailer park. Her
parents must have raised her to be worldly because she has had every race
and color in her pants.
I believe it is her grand mother who owns the business. I know she has
owned several businesses in The Keys. Maybe she is hoping her grand
daughter will grow up. |
| I went on the county's website yesterday and it
was clear, fast and excellent. I then went on Key West's web site. It
was one of the slowest sites I've ever been on. And didn't even have the
form (building permit) I was looking for in their form page, duh! It didn't
have the phone number of the building dept either. Go back to web school Key
West! |
| There are already Key Deer in
Torch Wood Hammock which boarders Jolly Rogers Estates |
Esteban the man, the legend.
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I like the idea suggested to move the Key Deer to Jolly Roger in
Little Torch. There would be several good results. The residents will
join the people in complaining about the deer getting better treatment
than the people. The Cadillac Lady would hit one getting rid of a menace
to The Keys. Then the police would come to the scene since a sacred deer
was hit and she might get the DUI she needs and keep her off the road
enhancing our safety.
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| Re: 35 MPH. Sorry bucko,
no dents in my steering wheel, just in my front grill from a few Key deer. I
guess you are one of those who can't handle driving over 35mph. Had to ride
the little yellow bus did you? |
| Re: Children in bars. We
have bigger problems. Dogs in bars. What a health risk. What's next? Key
Deer in bars? |
A fourth-generation American who speaks broken English? I think
not. The vast majority of Hispanic adults in Miami-Dade county were born
in either Cuba or South America, almost all of which speak basic,
conversant English. Their children, most of which are first-generation
Americans, attended schools in Miami-Dade and are completely fluent in
English and usually in Spanish as well.
 You
correctly observe that in many public places in Miami-Dade, Spanish is the
predominant language. However, you make the faulty assumption that this is
so because according to you, most Hispanics in Miami-Dade cannot speak
English. The truth is, the Spanish language is preferred because it is the
native tongue of the majority of the population of Miami-Dade. Just
because one prefers Spanish does not mean he does not speak English. Of
course there are many in Miami-Dade that speak broken English or almost no
English at all: these people are overwhelmingly very new immigrants or
older people who do not need to work, and thus, need not speak English.
Overall, the majority of foreign-born Miami-Dade residents speak English
at a basic or conversant level, and first and second-generation
Hispanic-Americans speak English with total fluency. Miami-Dade is the
model of Hispanic success in this country. I am amazed at the number of
people in the Keys who focus on the negatives and fail to appreciate the
vibrant, beautiful, successful metropolitan area that lies to our north.
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| Re: Key Deer on Little Torch. Key Deer
already live on Little Torch. I have seen some several times. Are you trying
to make Roger un-Jolly? |
| Re: Incorrect date.
I think the gentle editor
may be stuck in one of those "Groundhog Day" loops |
 The person
who said that more English is spoken in Havana then Miami is very
right. I was in Mexico and experienced more English there than Miami. I
did learn one thing about Miami: Cheat one of the Cubans for 15 cents and
you will be amazed how quickly they learned English. Better yet, close
the welfare department for a week and see all the letters written to the
government in perfect English. Will the last American to leave Miami
please remember to bring the flag?
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It would be nice to hear somebody say something nice
about Big Pine key once in a while. I have lived here more than all
of you complainers and more than most of the rest of you. I am what is
called a long term resident of this fair island. I love the Key Deer
because they keep our island from looking like Miami south. If you all
can't see that the reason we have singing tree frogs and birds singing in
the mornings is because of these little half breed deer. Please open your
eyes and look around you. If you don't like Big Pine Key, please don't try
to change it into something it isn't. Just move where you think it is
better. There are plenty of people waiting in line to move here. This
place is far more unique than you can even imagine. We should all feel
lucky to live here. If you don't, please go away. I have cherished every
day of my life here and will continue as long as I am alive. I bet I am
also a happier person than you all are by far. I live where I love being.
How about you?
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| Re: Nextel girl (from Big Pine): It's spelled
retarded not retired. |
I read somewhere recently that men think about sex every seven seconds.
As a male I strongly object to this horses**t. I think its more like every 5
seconds. |
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That big, rude, bald bartender at the Tiki bar is Mike, and he is
hard of hearing.
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Re: machines at Looe Key Tiki. I have to wonder if the person that is so
destroyed by a kid playing a video game is the same person from the Billy
Joel song that is "machine love to his tonic and gin." So a family comes
to Florida on vacation and stays at Looe Key Dive Resort (read the name
again). The kids go swimming, seems to me you have to go through the
bar/restaurant to get to the pool. A family going into the
restaurant--where are they suppose to sit? There is a difference between a
bar and a restaurant that serves alcohol. Ever been to outback steakhouse,
Schooner Wharf, Sloppy Joes. Kids in all of them until 10 p.m. Tiki Bar
closes at 11. So what are you really whining about?
Visitors are paying big bucks to stay and eat there. You probably sit
there all day drinking $1.00 tap beers and then get in your car and drive
home. And you're worried about a kid playing a video game in a
bar/restaurant drinking a coke? The picture was appropriate. Maybe you
should stay home and listen to your George Thorogood 8-tracks of "I drink
alone". The life you could save from not drinking and driving, might be
mine
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Re: Free clinic. Every Friday night there are free Breast exams at
the Boondocks, but come early the line is usually pretty long. |
| Interesting headlines:
Doctors: Vaginal Cream May Be Harmful For Face.
Woman Fights Facial Wrinkles With Premarin; Doctors Warn Of Harm. |
Bushism of the Day. "It means your own
money would grow better than that which the government can make it grow. And
that's important."
—on what private accounts could do for Social Security funds, Falls Church,
Va., April 29, 2005 |
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Angus, what do you think about a Santana tribute band? Let's do it
dude. But you have to dress like Esteban with me, you already have the
shades but you got to get his 'tude.
|
 This
goes to a very wonderful women, Terrie, who took time off of work to
come to my graduation party that was canceled. I'm very sorry and I only
hope that this apology will do justice to my lack of courtesy to a good
friend. I feel like a jerk for not making sure that everyone was informed of
the cancellation and to anyone else who took the time and came to the
canceled event. I apologize to you too. I promise to make it up to you all
before I leave for Europe or after, if I don't see you before then. I'm
very sorry again. |
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To Ms.
Kay. You look marvelous. I had a wonderful time at your birthday jam.
Beautiful to see a mother glow like you do watching your daughter Michele
sing so beautiful. I had fun.
(Ed: send in a photo.) |
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Tuesday May 10, 2005 |
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Monday May 9, 2005 |
I hope you'll print this. One more day of Mothers' Day because I love
my mother so much. |
|
Another
CVS pharmacy horror story. A very good friend was recently diagnosed
with adult diabetes and was instructed by his physician to check his blood
sugar level daily (in addition to diet, meds etc.) He went to CVS and got
blood sugar monitoring equipment and supplies (displayed and sold at the
pharmacy counter) and asked the pharmacist for advice and instruction on the
proper use of the machine. The pharmacist told him “I don’t have time for
that, I’ve got other things to do. There’s an instruction book in the box
and if you have any other questions call their customer service number”
What a load of crap. This demonstrates a total lack of concern for the
patient/customer on the part of a so called health care professional and
CVS. Not even a shred of customer service. I can’t wait for Walgreens to
open. And, on that subject, once again the County Gestapo won’t let
Walgreens tear down the filthy eyesore that was Scotty’s and put up a
smaller nicer building that would better fit into the community landscape
and better reflect their corporate image. I hope that the Walgreens
attorney and a sensible judge shoves this one right up the County’s
backside. |
Re: Game machines at bars. The post stated that people go to bars to
eat, talk and hear music. I totally agree that a bar is no place for a
child, but when I go to a bar it to drink! |
| The roasted chickens looked yummy but
I don't think a 2 X 4 through the middle is very appetizing. Perhaps a
stainless steel bar or pole would be more sanitary. |
|
The runaway bride should move to the Keys, she would blend right
in. She is slender, attractive, has nice teeth, and is crazy as a monkey
on crack. On second thought, with the exception of that last trait, maybe
she wouldn't fit in. California may be a better location.
|
 Re: 35 mph my #@#$&!.
It didn't say anything about looking at trees or New Jerseyans there, Slappy.
But, 35mph is a fine speed to go. If you need to get to work on time, leave
earlier. (You must have a night job since that's when it's 35mph). I'm glad
you say you can think anytime, but how about some of the time at the
very least? (I bet your steering wheel has dents where you slam it with your
forehead.) |
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I fully
understand the comment about taking a thousand Americans to Cuba and
speaking only English and expecting all Cubans to speak only English back.
In fact, two years ago I was in Havana for a week and met more Cubans
wanting to speak to me in English than you can find anywhere in Miami. I
avoid Miami at all costs. Especially the Miami airport where Spanish is the
first language. If you're not Cuban or at least conversant in Spanish your
going to get treated like a leper, ignored or have to endure surly, rude
treatment. Nothing like a fourth generation American citizen who still
speaks broken English. |
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Let's put some of the Key Deer on Little Torch in Jolly Roger's. I
think that would be a good idea, how about the rest of you?
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Is there a Free Clinic on Big Pine? How does it work? Is it truly
free? |
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I saw a Key Deer get hit in Palm Villa subdivision
last week. The lady in front of me stopped to let it cross the road. A
convertible full of tourists, ( They looked the part) coming from the
opposite direction didn't see the deer until the last second. The driver
braked and bumped the deer , who somersaulted sideways and landed on her
feet and ran away. The lady in front of me pulled over ,got out and began
shouting at the Tourons. They did all they could to stop and were going
pretty slow. I think she was a little rough on them. That's all I have to
say about that.
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My apologies to the
www.Onion.com which is my favorite
link on Wednesday
mornings (after Big Pine natch). I thought I always attributed stories to
them and the editor deleted my reference, I could be wrong. If so,
my humble apologies.
(Ed: You're probably right. We delete a lot of references to keep the
message cleaner. We don't purport to be journalist and we do a lot of
editing to streamline the comments.) |
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Re: Stuff that happens in the movies, the car not starting, the fish tank
that definitely will explode into the room. After the car refuses to
start, when a male and a female are running away from whatever evil force
that is chasing them; the female will always fall down.
|
 I
just saw on TV that the Army Corp of Engineers have built a wall
around New Orleans. If you are there when a hurricane hits, GET OUT. Living
down here it's plane to see that the Army's' engineering record isn't to
good. They make life miserable for people here in Monroe county. The only,
half way good thing they helped design and construct, was the Panama Canal.
They gave that away. It would have blemished their record of failures. They
won't let you put rocks that came from the surrounding water next to the
water behind your house. Why? And what's worse is, we are paying them to
make these senseless decisions. What ever happened to having the people you
hire doing what you hired them to do even if it's wrong? |
| Who cares about the %$# runaway bride?
Who cares what the town thinks? Who cares if she apologizes? Who cares if
her boyfriend still wants her? When is this National news? Keep it local
please and cover the real news. The real story here is why the news
organizations are so desperate for drama that hey go after this nonsense. |
| Mile Marker 24 band rocked Looe Key
Tiki bar Saturday night! Great local band and great local music. The only
thing that could've been better is if the big, rude, bald bartender stopped
ringing the damn bell above the bar instead of thinking he was part of the
band. The band was doing a great job without the bell! |
|
Nextel Girl.I never claimed to own Sun Communications, thank you .
If you knew how to read I was correcting the person who thought that my
neice owned the company.
|
 Dear Ed, You're
quite simply going to have to do something about those "night before the
morning afters" - or invite us all to the party. Yesterday was 'Sunday
May 8, 2005! |
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Monday May 9, 2005 |
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Monday 8, 2005 |
Happy Mothers' Day to all of you. There is no greater love than a
mother's for her child and that child's love for his mother. |
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Today is beautiful. Kudos to the universe.
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| The recent posts about the "county pennies" and the
"1.6 billion pairs of sunglasses lost" were not real stories. They
were lifted from www.theonion.com
and pasted here. Funny stuff, but fictitious. Give credit to the Onion if
you're going to use their stuff. |
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Thank god for the Key dears. We don't want BP to change to
over-build like the rest of the Keys. Buyer beware. Lots for sale for
possible building. Two years ago the most you could
get for your lot was $20,000 on a canal; now the lots are $75,000 and
nothing has changed. We still can't build on BP the keyword
(possible) that little word is money in the bank
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Honey, I was the Big Pine Nextel girl not the Key West one and I am
very intelligent. She does not own the store. It was sold and has new
owners but SHE is still there.
|
Oz turned 60 recently and the girls at Conch and Stein made him this
appropriate cake. It looked just like a cat's litter box complete with
greasy newspaper and poop scoop. |
Oz pouring drinks for Brian, Karen and a dude.
(Ed: Thanks for the photos. Please send in any photos you'd like
published along with a brief description.) |
| Children at bars. Many states have laws prohibiting
children from sitting at a bar. I wish Florida did too. |
| Did you know that the Virgin Mary is now living
under a bridge in Chicago? She's been reduced to a stain on the wall. Happy
Mother's Day, Mary. |
| I would think the people complaining about
the key deer are the same ones who want to change everything to be
like where they came from. A good example would be the Jolly Roger Property
Owners Ass. |
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Re: Game machines at bars. You go to bars to
talk, eat or hear music. You don't go there to play one-man games or read a
book. You should stay home for that. |
|
Wal-Mart's revenues are eight times that of
Microsoft. (eight times a bazillion equals a very big octo-gazillion). They
employ more people than GM, Ford, GE and IBM combined. How you doin'? |
|
Gary and Ursula Malvasio had their annual chicken roast Saturday.
Gary made this mechanical gizmo to slow cook a million chickens at once. The
chickens are coated in Gary's secret rub that is so good you wouldn't
believe it. (Center photo shows Gary with his son Bruce) |
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I just came back from a week in Miami. I have decided I want to
move to Cuba and take 1000 Americans with me. Then we can all collect
welfare and speak only English and expect everyone to speak English back
to us.
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Re: speed limit still 35. I thought there was a
deal that if even one deer was killed in that stretch that they'd
have to take down the whole thing. I think that is why the speed limit is
still 35. I'll bet that after the time limit for that deal passed then they
will increase the speed. It's all a bunch of crap. Where is Craven Moorhead
when needed? |
|
Whatever happened to Portugal? You never hear anything from them
anymore. Are they still there? |
| If you look up the word sociopath you will know the truth
about the Nextel girl who ran away to Texas. They are so sick they
believe their own lies. She never owned the business. Her parents are
wonderful people who tried to give her a chance to better her life. |
| You got the wrong idea about what I think about Key Deer.
I think Key Deer. Spotted Owls, Manatees, and even Asses have their rightful
place on Gods earth. But when people start putting animals' needs ahead of
the needs of humans they are putting there ass in front of their head. I
think you should move and the house you live in should be demolished and
plants that Key Deer love to eat should be planted on it. Don't you think
that is a good idea? |
Re: Nothing will start in movies. Ever notice if there is a fish tank
it is usually smashed or shot so all the water and fish go every where. Or
if someone goes to use a payphone, it works! |
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Runaway Bride. Ice Cold Feet. It's one thing getting cold feet,
another telling a major lie! Apology , hell, definitely not enough.
She deserves some punishment such as probation or similar. If we take an
apology the next thing you know we'll be accepting apologies for car
accidents, fake threats, beatings, animal cruelty etc. Oh, I'm
sorry...definitely not enough for the fright to her family, time spent,
expense for authorities and so on. Would any of you guys out there take
her back?
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About the
kids at the bar at Tiki playing video games. Kids have absolutely no
business sitting at a bar at any time for any reason. And, if their parents
aren’t intelligent and responsible enough to supervise them then the
establishment has the duty to ask the children to leave the bar area. It’s
really quite simple. If you aren’t old enough to drink alcohol then you
don’t sit at or near the bar. Nothing is more annoying to a bar patron that
has to stand than one or more little brats taking up good bar space and
sucking up soft drinks. And, you've got to love the inconsiderate a**holes
that allow their kids to screech and cry endlessly in a restaurant while
they disturb, disrupt and ruin all of the other patrons' meals. Again, the
restaurant should ask the parents to quiet the child or offer to package
their food to go and leave. |
Okay, so now it's time to pick on the Key deer, wishing they were all
run over? We've gone through bashing some of the restaurants/bars, the
iguanas, the barking dogs. Now what else can we dream up to get people
riled up? Ooooh, let's bash the Key deer. I moved to Big Pine BECAUSE of
these wonderful little creatures. The fact that half of our island is owned
by the government and can never be built on is fine with me. The Key deer
were here first; we are just visiting their islands. And by the way,
historically, the Key deer's territory used to be the entire lower Keys all
the way down to Key West, so they are indigenous to Cudjoe. All the
development and previous hunting drove the bulk of the herd to Big Pine and
No Name. The Key deer refuge is comprised of about 26 islands, some of
which are offshore. It goes from Bahia Honda State Park all the way down to
Sugarloaf. |
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Moondogs would make a better TV show than Ozzy Osbourne. Its a
continual circus.
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Monday 8, 2005 |
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Saturday May 7, 2005 |
 Let's
all hire a gas truck to meet us somewhere every Sunday and all pitch
in at lower prices to fill all of our cars up and let the gas price gougers
suffer! |
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With all the news stations milking the Runaway Bride story, you
have to wonder if people would have been more satisfied if she was found
dead. The story had the best possible ending (except for her embarrassed
man). Everyone was so worried at first. She did screw up, but at least she
is alive. After all this circus type coverage she probably wishes she
was dead. I would bet that the movie is already in the works.
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 You really haven't
experienced Big Pine until you've heard the tree frogs sing. They sang
Thursday night, after the rain, and it was like a symphony. Some fogs would
sing in one area and then the frogs in another area would join in; then
several areas would all sing together to form a sounded like a Frog
Philharmonic. Totally cool. Eat your heart out Beethoven; the Big Pine
Frog symphony is here.
Note: You must have the a/c turned off, windows and doors opened and act
like us of old. |
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At least all that Moondog self-promotion has stopped.
That mess about the divorce and such seems to have cooled down the program.
Frankly, I'm glad to see all that pretend advertising stop. I must say,
though, the Moondogs are still my favorite local band. Moondogs Rock! |
| Key deer are not indigenous to Cudjoe
Key. Why bring starving deer to another island? Keep the problem in Big
Pine. |
| 35 MPH my #%$$#@&! I can think
anytime, I prefer not to waste my time following some transplant from New
Jersey driving along at a snails pace admiring every coconut tree; totally
unconscious of the three miles of bumper to bumper traffic that is piling up
behind them. Some of us have to work to live here with very little off time.
We don't want to waste any of it putting along behind you. If you want to
putt along enjoying a Sunday drive do it some other place off of US1. |
 Stand
Up For Animals.I have never submitted anything to this site, however
this experience must become public knowledge. A good friend of mine who
temporarily became homeless had his 2 dogs taken from away from him by
this group. He paid for this and while they were here on Big Pine he
visited daily, cleaned them, fed and walked them. He was assured when he
found housing with a fenced in yard they would release the dogs to him.
Without telling him they moved the dogs to Marathon. Without
transportation he called daily to inqurie about his dogs and visited
whenever possible. Lately, he has gotten the runaround, unreturned
messages, ect. He went there Monday, as he has very good housing now, the
extra apartment in my home, they were closed. He called everyday and went
Friday 5/6/05 and was told his younger dog Ginger was dead of low white
blood cell count. I am not a medical person but know that this is a sign
of infection. They said they got her to the vets too late. As "trained
animal care workers" I can't imagine the signs of infection were not
detected. A simple antibiotic would have saved this much loved family
pet. He was then told they would not release his other dog, Maya, until
they inspected my home and found it up to their standards. Having 2 dogs
myself both happy and healthy, never taken to the vet "too late" this
seems like a joke. Gingers death affected an entire family from what I
can only assume is neglect or lack of caring.
So if Stand Up For Animals steps in, make sure you stand up
for their health.
|
 Yes, Pizza Manager
is very nice and friendly, but it is all a part of the alien plot
to gain your confidence. If he was to remove his human mask you would see
that his true form resembles a huge palmetto bug. Do you think the
appearance of giant scorpions on the islands is a mere coincidence? His
real name is Blorg from the planet Cannibosa. It is easy to detect one of
these aliens, simply ask them a easy question; if they respond and talk
for ten minutes without appearing to take a breath; then call the men in
black.
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| Does
anybody remember Juan Long? He lived in Summerland Key. |
| Who's the ass who wishes all the Key Deer were dead?
Thank your luck for the Key Deer otherwise Big Pine would look like Miami or
Marathon. What's your reasoning? You have to slow down? You can't build?
Move. Miami still has room. |
 So
many people who respond to the postings here just don't seem to have a sense
of humor. It is a shame they go through life and take everything so damn
seriously. If I had lost my ability to laugh at everyday life, I'd probably
never have made it this far. Hats off to "Fiesta de las vacas grande"
and "stinko de Mayo" and "pizza alien" this is all really good funny
stuff...keep it coming, it makes my day |
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I have to chime in here about the President and gas
prices. And the people bashing him....continued Long Winded Tome.
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A job well done. Way to go Capt. Dan and all the great people of
Big Pine. As one of the the musicians who played that day, I would like
to say, besides raising money for a great cause, it was a real fun time. I
saw a lot of people that I haven't seen in a while. What a blast.
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| We are spending so much money trying to make
Iraq safe. How about some oil for our troubles? |
Does the stand your ground law apply to trespassing key deer? |
| I want to know the big secret of the weight loss
issue. I need to lose a few pounds myself. Please don't keep this info to
yourself. Is she an ex-heifer at Boondocks? Inquiring minds want to know.
Gotta' love this juicy mud slinging though. Keep it up. Very entertaining. |
| They should just put an elevated highway
over Big Pine so we can drive at a normal speed. Let the locals and flea
market people drive down below in the slow traffic. |
| What was the purpose of the fence and
expensive over passes if they cant keep the deer out? |
Anybody that could
write the Crackbooks program must already have some inside info. |
| How
bout taking the people away from the Blue Hole and leave the
alligators that live there alone? |
| Hey, this is Terrell. I forgot to mention. Please
don't write bad things about me. I've changed I swear. No more crack and
ho's for me. Much love Big Pine. Peace out, Terrell --michelledravis@bellsouth.net |
For all you cat lovers. Rent The Cat Returns. It's a clever animated
flick by the creators of Spirited Away. |
| Hey, Genius, great idea! Lets run over all
the Key Deer. That way we can build houses and condos on every
square inch of BPK. It'll be just like Key West--maybe we can even get some
cruise ships to stop by. No thank you, I prefer the Key Deer and 35 mph
speed limit. |
|
If the person bashing the Nextel Girl is talking about Sun
Communications I agree. She has the IQ of a stool sample. No wonder so
many people are dropping Nextel for another cell service. It must be nice
to have your grand mother buy you a business to run to the ground. Thank
the lucky stars Metro PCS came to town.
|
It's the birthday of the first man to try to understand how things that
happen to us as children might affect us psychologically as adults, that we
don't always know why we do the things we do, and that talking about it
might make us feel better. That was
Sigmund Freud. He was born in the little
town of Freiberg in what was then the Austrian Empire (1856) on this day |
|
RE: Runaway Bride. Yes we all have (or had) anxiety before the
wedding but few of us faked a kidnapping and hopped on a bus going west
while creating panic in our family and wasting the time of safety forces
in 20 states. If this guy marries this gal, then he is a certifiable fool.
God, I wish my ex-wife had given me an indication that she was insane
before she wasted a good portion of my life.
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| Who killed the three deer? I want to thank
them. How many more do we have to kill before we can drive more than 35 at
night? I hear they are putting them on Cudjoe now. |
| Anyways is not a word. |
|
Does anyone know if the sign for Bahama Jack's laying on the ground
in their parking lot is their way of admitting defeat?
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|
Hi Billie. I hope all is well. My girls say hello also. You are so
absolutely correct for saying people make mistakes and minding their own
business! I wish you the best of luck in whatever the future holds for
you and don't let negative people upset you. Just remember the old
saying, "He who angers you, controls you". Stop in when you get back this
way.
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| What park girl? I am one. |
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Saturday May 7, 2005 |
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Friday May 6, 2005 |
 A
big thank you for all
who helped with the Zanny Benefit. Zanny and I are compiling a big thank you
list. On the same day as our benefit, mutual friends in Conn. held a benefit
also. I'm proud to say we out did them money-wise. Our benefit raised a
total of $5,543. Now, music wise, WOW! What a wonderful bunch of local
musicians and singers. A big thank you to my set up and tear down
crew.
I talked to Zanny yesterday and she sounds very up and has a very positive
attitude. She says they're considering an operation, which I take to mean
she's getting stronger. So that's a good thing also.
Back to the benefit. The largest income from these shows come from auction
items that are donated. As you saw, there were not a lot of auction items to
work with. We were lacking those big items. But those who came spent on
food, beverages. The donated CD's by the performing musician's was a home
run. Thanks to all.
--Capt. Dan |
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Stand Your Ground Law. We can now meet force with force, and deadly
force with deadly force, without first having to try to run away. It's about
time because sometimes your just not able to run. Bang, bang, you're dead! |
|
Does anyone out there know how to work the web
design software Dreamweaver? I'm looking for a tutor to come to my
office on Big Pine.
isafari@bellsouth.net |
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Why is the runaway bride story so big? Is it
because everyone knows the pressure a bride has before the event? |
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KW Harbor last winter |
South Roosevelt Blvd--near the airport. |
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Have you ever noticed that in real life almost every
machine starts, but in the movies, whenever it's important, nothing will
start. As soon as the hero is trying to escape--his new car won't start.
It's so cliché that last night when the hero was trying to get away, the car
started; and I was surprised! |
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Re: Park Girl. I have not disappeared. I was at the park Wed.
morning. Who wants to know?
|
 Following the
success of its 50 State Quarters program—deemed one of the most popular
commemorative-coin programs in American history—the U.S. Mint announced its
next ambitious project: releasing a unique penny for every county in the
nation.
Starting in 2006, the U.S. Mint will release five new pennies per year for
the next 629 years. While the process will be a long one, residents of the
nation's 3,143 counties and county equivalents have already begun debating
how their regions should be depicted.
Read more, and vote for your favorite Monroe County symbol, here:
http://bigpinekey.blogspot.com/ |
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The better capitalists those Chinese become the less interested they will
be in spreading communism. That might also be the cure for Cuba.
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Re: Parents take better care of pretty children than they do ugly ones
when a woman was in charge.
You have got to be kidding! What parent thinks their flesh and blood is
ugly? I haven't met one yet. They always believe their kids are the best
looking. Stick your statistic...
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| Re: The alien manager of 2 for 20
pizza. I think the manager at 2 for 20 is a really nice, friendly guy.
And "no" I don't work there. Everyone there is always friendly to me and
their specialty pizza are wonderful. |
To the gentleman at Octopuses Garden that said fresh local fish was not
available in the area because he did not see someone actually cutting the
fish. The fish houses in this area cut their fish in the morning for the
days business. If we run out during the day, we cut more or cut on demand.
If you want to see fish being cut, stop by Fanci Seafood at E-Fish
when they open at 10am and you will probably see at least two people
slicing and dicing.
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One would think, with a president that is experienced in the oil business,
the last thing we would have to worry about is high gas prices. He
must know what to do to keep the prices down because he's in the business.
But look, the highest prices ever. I'll bet his oil co. isn't
losing money. When you hire someone, you usually count on their area of
expertise to benefit you somehow. But the fact is, his expertise is
costing us all, while him and his oil buddies are raking in the bucks. Did
we bet our money on a dead horse?
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| Re: The 3 Key deer on the fenced stretch. Where are
the rest of them? If they were all run over what a wonderful island
this would be. |
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Well, guess what? I'm not afraid to admit my mistakes. My parents done
wrong, also. Unless you know all the facts, mind your own business.
As far as burning bridges, I have burnt none. I still have my dear friends
and customers as I have always had. Thank you. You're just jealous, that's
all.
|
 To
the one bashing the Nextel girl (and I know who you are, lil miss
perfect, so you think). How about identifying yourself or are you going to
hide behind your secrets of weight loss like some of us know you
are? Don't be scared, I already know who you are. Let everyone else know.
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Hey Linda, when I come
down there, are you going to drink red wine and roller-blade thru the
kitchen to Xanadu music like you like to do?
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Friday May 6, 2005 |
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Thursday May 5, 2005 |
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| How
could KW commissioner Oosterhoudt vote to approve the Watermark condo
project behind the Schooner Warf Bar? It looks like Anytown, USA. If they
had gabled roofs like the rest of Old Town it would have been OK. Everyone should vote against
Oliphant for this un-Key Westy building that's right in the heart of the
historic waterfront district. Shame on you! |
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Wilhelmina Harvey was one great lady. She always spoke her mind,
stood up for those that had less and was behind anything that would help
the kids. She was one of the best. Mayor Speahar commissioners Nelson and
McCoy should take a lesson from her.
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Have you heard about the new computer program
created for a particular group of Big Piners? It’s called “Crackbooks”.
It’s very user-friendly, as it automatically calculates everything in units
of $20 and $50. It also contains a library of popular begging phrases-“My
Dad is sick, and doesn’t have money for his medicine”, “I’m $XX short on my
rent, and I’m going to get evicted!”, “My dog hasn’t had anything to eat for
a week", etc. To log off, all you have to do is type “Give me $40 baby, and
I’ll be right back.” Warning: use of this program causes an irresistible
urge to peer out windows. |
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FYI, Wilhelmina was not a Key West city commissioner;
her husband, C.B., was city mayor. She was on the Monroe County School
Board many years back before her County Commission service.
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Re: Cinco de Mayo is celebrated more in the US than in Mexico.
Because most of them are already here
anyway! But I'm never one to turn down a good party.
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 Alan
Colmes was plucked away from CNN, you moron. He is one of the voices of
the Left Liberal Party. Speaking of Kool-aid, you sound like you put too
much hooch in yours. Oh, and by the way, I did do research and I picked the
best candidate. Just because you wanted to put flip-flopping Scarry Kerry in
there, and it didn't happen. You want to continue whinnying that the
majority of Americans are stupid. Get a grip, and like I said, 3.5 more
years, baby! |
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Regarding the explanation for the high cost of gas in the lower
Keys: It isn't legitimate for the prices to be 30-35 cents a gallon more
for gas in Key West than in Islamorada. They both pay the same county
tax. I also notice over the past couple of weeks that most stations up the
Keys have lowered their prices 7-10 cents a gallon-- not so in Key West,
where competition is somehow never allowed to drive prices down.
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| Parents would certainly deny it, but researchers have made
a startling assertion: parents take better care of pretty children than they
do ugly ones. When a woman was in charge, 4 percent of the homeliest
children were strapped into seat belts compared with 13.3 percent of the
most attractive children. The difference was even more acute when fathers
led the shopping expedition. In those cases, none of the least attractive
children were secured with seat belts, while 12.5 percent of the prettiest
children were. Homely children were also more often out of sight of their
parents, and they were more often allowed to wander more than 10 feet away. |
Re: D-I-V-O-R-C-E. I know the wife
that's being talked about, and I know the
Moondogs, all of them. I hang out a bit, and she's hot and I know a lot of
people that are interested in her. She's got what it takes. |
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I left a ham and cheese sandwich with mayo in my car last week. We I
opened it up, it was Stinko de mayo. Yuchhh. No
sense celebrating that.
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I feel like I am living in the movie Groundhog Day. Every day I read
the same headline: A suicide bomber detonated himself today among a
crowd of recruits waiting in line to join the Kurdish regional police force
in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil, killing at least 47 people, officials
said. More than 100 others were wounded in the bombing. |
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To any one out there that remembers Margie Embrey who worked at
Mangrove Mamas about 8 years ago, Owl Food Store, Murray's Food Market,
and Circle-K. She has been in the Key West nursing home next to the
hospital on Stock Island for about a year now. She has terminal cancer. It
would really be nice for her old friends to drop by and visit her. She
would love to see you all. She might just greet you at the door with her
big smile, like she does me. So next time your all in Key West drop in the
convalescent center next to the hospital and ask for Margaret Embrey room
245.
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I heard a rumor that a local watering hole with a lean towards miniature
golf is having a "Fiesta De Las Vacas Grandes" event instead
of Cinco De Mayo. What the hell is that all about?
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Looking around for a place to get four new tires on my
car, I was told to go to Andy's Tire and Auto. I went over there
and was treated like a real person. I ordered my tires and got them the
next day. Andy is a real pleasant guy. I needed an oil change and new
brakes on my car. I decided to call around and find out how much other
shops charged for hourly labor and Andy was the most reasonable rate from
Key West to Marathon. So, guess what, Andy's Tire and Auto gets my
business forever. P.S. He can fix anything from cars, vacuum cleaners,
etc.
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So far 3 deer have been killed on the fenced-in stretch.
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Basically, if we had the ability to travel at light speed (186,000 miles
per second); (and many scientists theorize that this may never be
attainable) it would take 100,000 years to traverse our Galaxy. Couple
this with the fact that there are more galaxies than stars within our
galaxy and we cannot even conceive of the vastness of space, I think it
is impossible that we are alone. But if these facts do not convince
you that there is alien life, all one needs to do is go to 2 for $20
pizza and meet the manager.
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Where does a person go to celebrate Cinco De Mayo down in the Keys?
If I can't find a place, I am going to the Mexican food aisle at the Winn
Dixie.
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Your Nextel girl did not retire, she stole from her own parent's
for a lousy fix and burned her bridges with a lot of people down here. So
good luck in Texas!
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 This is a very
cool site. The birth of a
hummngbird. This is truly amazing. Be sure to click on NEXT PAGE
at the bottom of each page; there are 5 pages in all. A lady found a
hummingbird nest and got pictures all the way from the egg to leaving the
nest. It took 24 days from hatch to
flight. Because you'll probably never in your lifetime see this again,
enjoy; and please share. There is a link at the end of the last page that
shows another set of pictures. One set 2003, one 2005
http://community-2.webtv.net/hotmail.com/verle33/HummingBirdNest/index.html
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| Goldie Hawn on traveling. "I have found that when we
go on a journey, we buy time, because we give our full attention. We are
present and conscious because all the newness of our surroundings keeps us
sparked and alert. Travel prolongs our time, I think. |
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You can't haul milk and gas in the same tanker.
|
You say, "You have 3 1/2 more years to whine
and I don't know if I can take it."
We don't know if we can take it! We will have a lot longer than 3
1/2 years to recover from the damage this moron in the White House is
doing. |
 Each year the
U.S. loses more pairs of sunglasses per person than any other nation. "Over
1.6 billion pairs of sunglasses are lost by Americans concerned with
shielding their eyes from excess light and harmful UVA radiation. This works
out to six pairs of sunglasses per American per year, or 50 pairs of
sunglasses lost every second. In second place, Italy has a lost-sunglasses
rate of one pair per citizen per year, followed by Japan, Iceland, and
Portugal with loss rates of .23, .19, and .16 respectively. |
| Iraq is Arabic for Vietnam. |
| Re: 35mph in fenced area. Where do
you have to be in such a hurry? More time in your car is a fine opportunity
to sit and think. (unless you don't prefer thinking. I'll wage that you do
not.) |
| Re: You might need to get a drug that will
sedate you for the rest of Bush's term. If you Bush people would get off the
drugs and take a long hard look at reality, you may realize the despair that
a lot of people are in (economically speaking). Get ready for the draft
people. The Shrub needs more people to die for his endless thirst for oil
profits. |
Re: The Chinese Population. We must be aware that all these millions of
people are turning toward a western lifestyle. If all the households get
a simple refrigerator it would be enough Freon to completely destroy the
ozone layer. If every family gets an automobile, it likewise would be
sufficient to destroy the precious atmospheric balance. Besides that they
have become the largest manufacturing entity in the world and I am sure
that you have noticed all the products being made there.
The
 kicker was
when I was looking for an American flag and it too was made in China.
But can you blame the capitalists here for having their products made
there? Where else can you get labor at $1 an hour? The big problem while
all these people are standing in line (and copulating) is.... are any of
them still making Nike tennis shoes? God forbid we run out. When I was a
kid the label of made in Japan denoted a lesser quality item. Now it is a
mark of quality engineering. And they have been genius at capturing the
U.S. dollars. They know we are a decadent society and they started to
make Luxury cars like the Lexus. And of course, we sucked it up as they
knew we would. They knew that we were too stupid to recognize them to be a
Toyota with a damn computer. Remember Lexus spelled backwards is Suxel.
But in the long run it is my theory that China will someday, somehow will
be the demise of Japan. |
| (?)I still don't believe you. |
| Park girl
where did you disappear to? |
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Thursday May 5, 2005 |
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Wednesday May 4, 2005 |
Wilhelmina Harvey the grand lady of Keys politics died yesterday.
She was a Key West city commissioner, Monroe County mayor and the
Admiral of the Conch Republic. She'll be missed by all. |
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For the third month in a row, enlistment in the military is down
below an acceptable level. Where are all the Bush supporters now! You
stand behind this unnecessary war, so stand up to the plate and take your
best shot. The country needs You!
Send your children now before they draft mine, who didn't vote for this
war either. It's no wonder no one wants to join, they might prosecute you
for carrying out an order like the poor girl yesterday. No p.f.c. can even
fart without an order from above. Can you say, "scapegoat"?
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| What is with the news organizations
harping on this runaway bride? Now Pat O'Brien's dip into martini land? Who
cares? And what about covering the real news? Let's see the in-depth
coverage of how are the Iraqi's doing now that they have been liberated? The
GOP is more worried about Buster the cartoon character than they are about
informing the public. |
Re: "WTC Survivor. Liar, liar, liar". My
goodness, such raw emotion and
name-calling. Please don't tell me you're an adult. Go back and read what
you wrote and then go to your room! |
Hey Capt. Dan. How much did you raise for Zanny? |
| "...Four dead in O-Hi_O" It's the anniversary of
the shooting at Kent State University in Ohio,
(1970). It started as a protest against the war in Vietnam, when a platoon
of National guardsmen, for reasons nobody knows, turned and fired into a
crowd of students and killed four of them. There was never a trial, and no
one was ever disciplined. |
| With most of Wal-Mart's workers earning less than
$19,000 a year, a number of community groups and lawmakers have recently
teamed up with labor unions in mounting an intensive campaign aimed at
prodding Wal-Mart into paying its 1.3 million employees higher wages.
Wal-Mart Stores, having replaced GM as the nation's largest company, has an
obligation to treat its employees better. |
| Re: "silly nonsense." Children do not belong in bars. |
| To the person calling someone a liar. You are a
piece of work. It is, by no means, impossible to read a whole body of
something that is written. Your statements were way out of line. The Bush
bashing is also tiresome. You have 3 1/2 more years to whine and I don't
know if I can take it. You might need to get a drug that will sedate you for
the rest of Bush's term. |
 For all of
the waitresses and bartenders. Here is some good advice. Give us
better service and you will receive better tips. Quit expecting to get a
percentage of the bill with crappy service. Instead of running outside and
yelling at someone for the tip that you deserve, deal with it, and try to do
better next time. I know that this is not everyone, you know who you are. (a
lot of you to tell the truth). Bar owners. Quit letting your bartenders get
drunk behind the bar. |
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To the author of the Hannity and Colmes comment. You must be the
dumbest Kool-aid drinker who ever watched Fox News. Didn't you know that
that dumb ass Colmes is a plant on the show to make Hannity look good
giving his right wing B.S. slant on every political discussion presented
on the program? You don't really think Fox would put a thinking,
intellegent and polished debater opposite their man do you? It's stupid
people like you who sling a vote out there without using you head and
doing a little research before an election. And I don't care what your
political leanings are. There are people like you in both political
parties.
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| Re: Friend of P.T. Barnum. Thank you
for your reaction, attitude, disbelief, and a poor attempt at belittling.
You're now officially "out of the way" of our fine men and women of the
military. As you were. |
| Did you
ever notice that people who use the expression "think outside the box" never
do? |
|
The mechanical bull at Boondocks must be what originally attracted
all those full-figured women, aka heifers, to that particular bar. Maybe
they are all hoping it will return one day and sweep them off their hoofs.
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| I would
guess Iceland has a very short lawn-raking season. |
Jammin George rocked the House of Music on Sunday. |
|
RE: Why does gas cost more in the Keys? It doesn't, it
just costs more in the Lower Keys.
Lowest Gas Prices in the Keys as of Sunday 5-1-05:
Key Largo: Tom Thumbs at MM 105 & 102 & 98 all regular posted at 2.159.
Tavernier: Shell Man
MM 93, regular gas posted at 2.129.
Islamorada: Marlin and Tom Thumb MM 88, regular posted at 2.159.
Layton: Zane Grey at MM 69, regular posted at 2.299.
Marathon: The 2 Citgo's and the Chevron between MM 53 & 54, regular 2.339.
Big Pine Key: Tom Thumb regular posted at 2.299 (this one is in question,
can anyone verify?)
Key West: Owen, N. Roosevelt, regular posted at 2.469.
Best prices reported elsewhere in Florida:
Miami: 2.159
Orlando: 2.109
Tampa 2.069
Ocala: 2.179
Florida Average 2.251
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Re: loose lips. Crazy like a loon. I thought Fox news was fair and
balanced. How can that be if your dude wins 9 out of ten times? Or,
are you exagerating? It must be true if it was on Fox news. |
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My husband
and I had a really nice evening at Bahama Jacks before they closed
for vacation. The food was good and the atmosphere in the back was romantic
and beautiful. Hopefully, everyone will see for themselves when they
reopen. |
This Week: See a Meteor Shower and a Thin Crescent Moon
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower (so named because the meteors seem to radiate
from the constellation Aquarius) will peak May 4-6 but may be hard to see
from the northern hemisphere |
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I think my
sister Kim wrote the crack about picking your friends' noses. If
that is you Kim, you aren't suppose to stuff tictacs up your sister's nose,
either. Or bear fur up your own for that matter. |
|
The
Chinese people at the end of the line have learned that it is less about
the destination and more about the journey. |
 Re: Gas
Prices. Yes, it does cost more. Monroe County is 1 of 2 counties in
Florida that have an added tax on all fuel. We pay 11.5 cents more per
gallon than everyone else in the state. There are at least 4 ports to
purchase fuel from and Miami is our closest one. The Keys are "zoned" for
transportation fees. They can charge what they want; to who they want
(within reason). We cannot bargain for better prices like many other
cities because we have only one choice. The more fuel goes up the more
those fees go up. Right now I believe it is 8 cents per gallon. So if
8000 gallons is delivered, $640.00 is just to get it here and $920.00 is
for the added county tax. So in total $1560.00 more is spent down here.
Broken down that's 20 cents more per gallon. Think about it now, how
many gas stations have you seen lately that just sell gas? None. The
reason being is that money is not made on gas (as for the gas station
owners). The money that is being made is on the convenience store items,
the garage it houses, etc. So please stop blaming the gas station owners
and their employees. I know your comments did not place blame, but there
are many of you out there that do. We are here to make an honest living
not to screw anyone. Thank you for letting me vent.
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I saw a woman in the back of a pickup with a Tierra on her head waving to
people as they drove from the Cracked Egg to the Flea Market on Saturday.
Was there a princess parade or something I missed? |
| Why is the speed limit still 35 in
the fenced off area on US1? There is a high fence and cattle guards that
should make sure the Key deer are not crossing there! Unless the key deer
have acquired the ability to levitate and fly over the fence and cattle
guards then there is absolutely no danger of anyone hitting a key deer
there! |
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(?)Are the updates on vacation ?
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Bueno, Cinco de Mayo. It is celebrated on a much larger scale here in
the United States than it is in Mexico. |
| Hello to
everyone from Texas. I miss ya all. Billie, Your Nextel
girl--retired! |
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Wednesday May 4, 2005 |
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Tuesday May 3, 2005 |
Ready for Mothers day? 4 shopping days left--less if you need to mail the
package. James Joyce said, "Whatever else is unsure in this stinking
dunghill of a world, a mother's love is not." And Mark Twain said, "My
mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it."
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The season must be over. I saw a Sheriff car pull over a shopping cart
on Key Deer
Blvd. on Sunday afternoon. (no joke)
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You shouldn't pick your friends' noses either.
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| Wal-Mart is responsible for high gas prices.
They say that the gas prices are so high because of China's emergence as an
industrial power thus increasing it's demand for oil. Being as Wal-Mart is
China's largest customer, doesn't it follow that without the Wal-Mart outlet
for their goods China wouldn't be producing as much? If they weren't
producing as much they wouldn't need all that oil. Convoluted reasoning, but
not unreasonable logic. |
 Thank you to the
person that wrote the loose lip blog. You truly do get it. I'm proud to have
people like you in the Keys. I wish I knew who you were. And to the person
that survived the 9/11 terrorest attack, God bless you. We all do have the
right to voice our opinions, but if you are just attacking to attack,
(liberals) you are wrong. If you think our President is an evil person, you
are dead wrong. What gives with you Bush bashers? All of the things that you
want us to read are from the Liberal press point of view, and if you don't
believe that, you're crazy. Watch Hannity and Colmbs. There you will
see a Liberal and a Conservative and 9 out of 10 times Hannity proves Colmbs
wrong. |
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I see now the word is Bahama Jacks is closed for the slow season
not vacation. Why don't they just admit defeat and close for good. The
food is terrible. The service is worse. Their so called "Fresh Seafood" is
most likely Mrs. Pauls or Gordons that was bought at Winn Dixie. No
wonder why you see the managers from there eating at Rob's all the time.
They may not sell good food, but they know where to go to get good food.
|
I wish they still had the bull at Boondocks, at least it gave people
something to do. Is it true they are they putting mini golf over at
Disneyland? Go, Mickey & Donald! I can't wait--Beer and mini golf.
Sounds like fun, fun, fun. |
| Do try Bare Aluminum. Drew is a great
guy and does great work. |
Wal-Mart. Thank you for the
informative article. It doesn't support you assertion unless there is a
confusion in a definition of terms. Consumer and demand are almost
synonymous. What the article deals with is monopolization and strong-arm
tactics. While the harm wreaked by that corporation is not insignificant
(leaving once thriving communities as rotting corpses), the problem will
inevitably take care of itself. As
Americans become more affluent, for one thing, they will usually choose
quality over price. If this were not true, for example, we'd all be driving
Yugos. |
You can pick your nose, and you can pick your friends, but you can't
pick your friend's nose! |
| Downstairs enclosure
insurance regs do not make sense. Doesn't everyone you know stuff everything
they can fit in their downstairs enclosures when a storm is coming? I have
never heard of a toilet or a freezer knocking a house down in a storm, but I
did have several small crates on top of my upright freezer during hurricane
Georges. A tree fell on the side of the house knocking down one of the wood
pilings holding the corner of the house up. Luckily, I did not listen well.
I found that when I returned to the house that the freezer and small crates
were holding up the corner of the house. If I had followed the regulations
on downstairs enclosures, the house would have caved in. |
 Re: loose lips.
At least you were smart enough to realize that our president messed up our
oil prices, gas prices, the economy, health insurance and not to forget
his bright idea to separate all of us from our social security. Do you
really believe they keep info from us because we panic easily? Please,
give me a break. Maybe they hide it from us because they know some of us
aren't stupid enough to buy it. You are truly a friend of P.T. Barnum
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|
Re: Video games. What a bunch of silly nonsense, what else is there
to do while you're drinking? Are you that much of a drunk that a video
game will affect how fast you get your next drink? In case you didn't
notice, they have a swimming pool too. I guess they should keep kids out
of there also. Looe key is a motel that is catering to all their
customers, not just the drunk ones. Some of you people haven't moved from
your same chair in years.
Also the Boondocks hasn't had a bull for 2-3 years, so if you quit going
there too, you must feel pretty stupid right about now.
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Can Chinese people really copulate while walking in line? |
| Why doesn't Boondocks advertise here.
You certainly give them enough free advertising? It should be reciprocal.
They advertise everywhere else and they certainly can afford it. Is it
personal? |
|
WTC survivor: Liar, liar liar. Do you think for a minute that even
one American would believe that you read the whole Patriot Act? Not one of
our senators or congress men claim to have read the whole thing (they
publicly admitted that it is impossible to read that many pages) and they
are the ones that are making the laws. So if they didn't read it, I don't
believe, for a minute, that you read it for fun. Stick with the truth
before your true colors show.
|
Why does gas cost more in the Keys? Gas trucks always return empty.
On the mainland they don't cut costs by filling them with milk to head back
for another load! We are just as far from the place they fill up as many
other towns in Florida, why do we have to pay more? |
|
WTC survivor. Did your mom, or at least a relative of yours, write the
letter sticking up for you? Half of what they claimed, you did not even
mention in your submissions. So how did they know these unpublished
things? Thanks mom.
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| This 5/2 story in the NY Times
is extremely disturbing. Whatever happened to editorial
independence? "Republican Chairman Exerts Pressure on PBS,
Alleging Biases" |
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RE: Chinese Population. It is such a long line that no one can
really watch the people at the end of the line, so they are reproducing
and doing many other things that we do not know about.
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A dude in Iceland, or some place, built a Viking ship out of 5,000,000
Popsicle sticks. I always find it surprising how some people can have so
much free time. Hell, I can't even get my lawn raked. |
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I heard that Angus is hung like a tic-tac.
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Tuesday May 3, 2005 |
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Monday May 2, 2005 |
| Blue Monday. |
|
We don't get to choose the people in our life. They are
the people that we run into daily. When you encounter someone it is for a
reason. No one knows what that reason is? But it is meant to be. You
can fall in love with almost anyone. If you're marooned with someone you
will probably, either kill them or fall in love with them. It's all a matter
of whom you should chance to meet. So don't be so quick to pass people over
because they're not your idea of perfection. "You can pick your nose,
but you can't pick your friends." |
|
The cruise liner QE2 only moves six inches for each gallon of diesel
that it burns. Talk about your SUV's! |
|
Re: Vietnam veteran. I was sincerely touched by
this fine person's eloquent letter yesterday. |
Regarding the comments to the WTC survivor. To a hero on 9/11.
Thank you for your bravery, thank you for risking your life to save
others. At the time you were working to save lives you had no idea the
event was political, nor would it have mattered in your actions. You were
trained to do what you do and I only hope that we (Americans) support you
in your post traumatic difficulties and not abandon you as we have so many
other tragic heroes.
I can only imagine how your political/social/emotional life was changed
forever by the events of that day. I salute you in remaining a patriot,
true to the president during difficult times and difficult decisions. I
appreciate your support of the Patriot Act as an attempt to secure the
people of this country so that they can continue to enjoy the privileges I
believe we all take for granted -- including the freedom to spout off
uncensored on a web-site. Certainly, the patriot act document is far from
perfect, but it was put together during a crisis and it attempted to
resolve broad issues quickly. (Instead of complaining, try to create an
operational plan to secure your freedoms without infringing upon them -
I'm sure if you could find something worthwhile to implement, there would
be someone willing to listen).
Much of the justification given by terrorists for their actions against
us is that we are individualistic, self indulgent and self centered -
listening to the voices on this website seems to substantiate that. It is
easy to sit at a computer and criticize the leaders of this country, but
it seems to me that it is the democratic process that put those officials
in place. The president is not a single man acting on his own whim, but
the representation of the greatest political machine in the world. I can't
help but think of individuals who "blame" the man in the position of
president for our problems as naive, ignorant of the workings of
democracy, and likely nay-sayers of the system itself. I might even go so
far as to guess that many of them don't vote - just complain. Again, my
thanks to the WTC hero as he is just one of many willing to take action
to protect the freedom and liberties of those naive, ignorant, nay-sayers
who so like to enjoy exercising their liberty to free speech. Instead of
just being a Big Pine Key whiner, let's hear about what you are doing to
make political change - how do you participate in making the system
"better"? Or are these written ejaculations your best shot? |
It's the anniversary of the opening of the
Empire State Building, 1931, Fifth
Avenue, 34th Street in New York City. It was built in just over a year. |
| Are you saying that the
Chinese population can reproduce while walking? |
|
WTC survivor: You have my complete support. I signed up during Viet
Nam. If I were still fighting age I would sign up again. Better there now
than here later.
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Good Poem Marge. Gross, but good.
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For those who can't sit still
long enough to read, here's a video on Wal-Mart.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/walmart |
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D-I-V-O-R-C-E. Tucker of the Moondogs. You ought to get your facts
straight before you commit libel (and it ain’t no coincidence that the first
syllable of libel is “Lie”). Seems like he is better off now since he
still has all of those things, but he doesn’t have a psycho for a wife!
|
 Yes, we
are having trouble controlling our borders. Especially the Mexican border.
Here's a possible solution: All those Mexicans, and it seems there are
many, should go to their leaders and tell them they want Mexico to be the
51st state. After all, Spanish is one of the top languages used in America
anyway. I think they all ready drill for oil in Mexico so there wouldn't
be any red tape to go through and we would then automatically have oil
wells in our country. Texans were Texans before they became Americans.
Alaskans were Alaskans, and Hawaiians were Hawaiians before they became
Americans. So, if the Mexicans want to be in America, lets make them
Americans.
The biggest problem I see with that idea is where to put the 51st star on
the flag. Maybe we could get rid of one of the other states. I've made my
choice. I moved away from it already. What's yours?
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Re: I was there for no reason.
Kudos to you for carrying out your mission. You did not fight in vain.
Sometimes we have no idea what we've avoided by taking the offensive, even
if it is simply to send the message to threatening invaders that we will not
roll over for anyone. Thank you for being there.
 Let me just say to the
ones complaining about the current war. As far as information on military
operations is concerned, civilians are on a "need to know" basis. Why?
Because they panic easily and they can't keep their mouths shut, and we all
know "loose lips sink ships". So feel free to continue to yammer on about
the President, oil, gas prices, the economy, health insurance, and the
futility of our government's efforts. These subjects are important to you,
and that is why we have a strong military - who doesn't tell us everything.
Why? Because it keeps you out of the way of our men and women who are doing
their job of keeping you safe to pontificate another day. |
| The Wal-Mart you don't know. Think
Wal-Mart and other mega stores are the answer to cheap goods--better think
twice after reading this article. The customer DOES NOT set the standard for
demand!
http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/77/walmart.html |
 I have not
seen the electronic games at Looe Key Bar yet, but if there are kids
there, I'll go some other place. It reminds me of a couple years ago when
Boondocks had one of those electronic bulls installed. Parents had their
kids lined up all over the patio area. Some were crying because they fell
off, others were yelling it was their turn. I quit going there too. Hey
parents, these are bars not Disneyland!
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| BigPineKey.com had over 26,000 visitors from as far
as Ivory Coast last month. Thank you all. |
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Shutters. Definitely not bare Aluminum. For oh, so many reasons!
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 Intellectuals
everywhere take for granted that free enterprise capitalism and a free
market are devices for exploiting the masses, while central economic
planning is the wave of the future that will set their countries on the road
to economic progress. The facts themselves are very different.
Wherever you find any large element of individual freedom,
some measure of progress in the material comforts at the disposal of
ordinary citizens, and widespread hope of further progress in the future,
there we also find that economic activity is organized mainly through the
free market. Wherever the state undertakes to control in detail the economic
activities of its people, ordinary citizens are in political fetters, have a
low standard of living, and have little control over their destiny. The
state may prosper, and privileged classes may enjoy a high standard of
living. But ordinary citizens are instruments to be used for the state's
purposes, receiving no more than necessary to keep them docile and
reasonably productive. |
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I am a sports fan. During the NFL draft I noticed a guy named
Craphonso Tyler. I have to ask what his parents were thinking when
they named him. Is it Crap for short?
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 To the World
Trade Center survivor who thinks Bush is doing a fantastic job against
terrorism. You need to set your emotions aside and get your head out of
your ass regarding the course this administration is on. In case you are
not aware, not one of the 19 hijackers was an Iraqi. Bush's original
excuse to invade Iraq was to look for WMD. Only after that failed
miserably did the administration switch excuses to the non-existent ties
to Bin Laden and finally the liberation of Iraq from a dictator.
Meanwhile Bin Laden is free and Bush could care less about Rwanda,
Communist China, Saudi Arabia, and various other dictatorships around the
world. Maybe Bush should invade Cuba. Or maybe they don't have oil in
Cuba.
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who run behind car get exhausted. |
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If the population of China walked passed you, in
single file, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction. |
I read recently that the troops that are in Iraq need never be told of the
futility of this "war". I agree. When I was in Viet Nam it would not
have been a good thing to tell me that I was there for "no reason".
It would have been disconcerting to know that going without sleep for 72
hours and then finally nodding out in two feet of water and waking to find
leeches on my testicles; was for no reason.
  And
the mention of the American War Crimes museum in Saigon will revive the
nightmares that I still have about the useless killing that I was involved
in. The order was: "if you have any doubts about a target, don't
hesitate, kill or you may be killed. I was under orders. But then again,
so were the Nazis. I was awarded the Silver Star for saving three of my
brothers and a Purple Heart for being shot. After being wounded and
I rotated back to "the world" I found the masses demonstrating against the
war. How did I feel then? I was fighting for my country like my father
and his father before him. Now, 30 years later it is apparent that 58,000
of my brothers gave their lives in a futile war, but did they die for
nothing? Please don't ever tell me they did. Nor did the brave Viet Cong
soldiers who died at our hands. So whether you agree or disagree with the
action in Iraq (it is not a war) or Afghanistan, please do not tell our
kids serving there and dying that it is for nothing.
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Discount Blinds did a good job with
my accordion shutters. It only took about a month from the time I ordered
them, in August, until they were installed, in September. They hauled away
my old storm shutters as well. Plus, the guy that does it is certified to
complete the Citizens paperwork so you can get the discount. That was part
of his price and I didn't have to pay somebody else for that. He made a
point to go with me to the insurance agent and got it all done and they
faxed it in while we were sitting there.
http://www.bigpinekey.com/Business_Directory/B_.htm#Blinds |
 Tussa Alert!
Marathon residents beware! Tussa is living in Marathon now. I work up there
and see him constantly in that junky car with his girlfriend driving and
their 2 kids jumping around in the backseat. I guess he ran out of victims
in Big Pine so he has moved on to terrorize Marathon residents. It makes me
sad to think of all of the innocent people that live up there that he will
take advantage of. |
My friend, all I can say is that the
consumer dictates demand. While advertising can help to create a market,
Wal-Mart is putting on their shelves their best guess of what their
customers want. If consumers didn't want Wal-Mart's products Wal-Mart would
be dead tomorrow. Also if you would look closely, you would discern that in
order to compete effectively, you would put on your shelves exactly what
Wal-Mart isn't offering, and I don't care where it comes from. What
Wal-Mart doesn't offer me is convenience; I hate swimming through oceans of
humanity to pick up a few sundry items. Superior products: if I wanted a TV
or lawnmower the last place I'd go is that junk shop, (it might say Zenith
or MGA or Michelin, even have a corresponding model number, but guess
what--it ain't the same. Surprise?). I know I don't have to bring up
service.
Brands Mart is exactly the same. And there, you might think you're saving a
hundred dollars, but your whole day gets shot waiting at that stupid dock
looking up like so many gold fish waiting for manna from heaven. Anyway,
your home is only a brief stop over on the way to the landfill for any of
that crap. Dion's or Tom Thumb could clean Winn Dixie's clock if they had a
half-hearted interest. They couldn't care less about their customers either. |
| Kudos to the WTC survivor for voicing
your stance. It takes a lot to come forward and take bashing from
compassionless, self-serving, anti-war, anti-Bush people. I salute you for
your position. You were there, and experienced it first-hand. These people
obviously do not get it. Freedom isn't free. |
 To T he
Champion of the defender of the Moose lodge. I too, am not affiliated
with the Moose Lodge. I have not been there either, but I am sure the
caliber of the people is beyond reproach. The writer, obviously had no
intent to degrade the Moose Lodge or it's members so I can see why it
became obvious that he was throwing barbs at local business owners for
thinking they are better than their employees, and there was no ill intent
directed at anyone else.
Perhaps if he is scheduling a meeting of a ficticious club he should
have chosen a ficticious location. But I do agree, the guy that took
offense at that is out searching for a clue and is not the brightest bulb
on the Christmas tree. Further, when "the champion" wrote to come to
his/her defense while using the words 'idiocy' and 'inane' it is my theory
that he still had his dictionary open from looking up the word 'impugn'.
If you want to get into a battle of wits, you may need some ammuntion. But
we are proud that you can read. Thank you God for blessing some of us with
a sense of humor. PS The Big Pine Chapter of MENSA has cancelled it's
upcoming meeting at the Moose...one member is sick the other moved to
Summerland.
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Re: Laundry poem. Good poem Large Marge. A little
gross but good.
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He's Baaack! I’m local
and have lived here on BPK for 11 years. The wife and I went
to Rob’s to grab a bite to eat today, around 6:00. When we went in, we went
to sit at one of the tables by the bar. We were promptly told by Rob to sit
at a 2-top, that we couldn’t sit at a larger table. Mind you, all
the tables at the bar area were empty. When we got our meals, there wasn’t
enough room on the table for our salads, drinks, and meals. By the time we
left, only one other table in the bar area was occupied. We’ve eaten at
Rob’s once or twice a week since they opened. I often meet co-workers there
for lunch. Well, those days are done. I am the type who gives people the
benefit of the doubt, but Rob reconfirmed the things I’ve heard about him.
There are plenty of other places nearby, where we could sit where we want.
Scratch that one from our lists. |
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I agree with the comments about the No Name Pub. Long a hangout for locals
and home to great pizza and wings, it is now nothing but a tourist trap.
The attitude of the owner(s) towards the local customers is pathetic and the
quality has slipped also. I used to enjoy going there and taking an
occasional out-of-town visitor but no longer. Between the bad attitudes,
the prices and the place crowded with strangers looking for a t-shirt, I’ll
pass.
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| To the respondents re: WTC survivor. First,
let me say that my IQ should not be a platform for you to use as a means to
project your own insecurities and shortcomings. Second, my reference to
giving up some freedoms was directed towards the issues like pre-flight
boarding screening and flight school background checks etc., so get over
it. Finally, I did read the Patriot Act in its entirety and am sure
you did not. So take yourself somewhere and practice what you preach. I
will not address any further responses regarding this issue as it is not
worth defending myself against these type of ignorant responses.
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| Bahama
Jack’s is closed for the slow season. No wonder. With a terrible
reputation from the very beginning and horrible customer reviews about the
food and service they didn’t have any business during “in-season!” If they
re-open, hopefully it will be with a new kitchen staff who knows something
about quality food preparation and presentation. Where’s Wendy’s when we
need them? |
Regarding the person who was treated poorly
and mocked by the staff at the
Nameless Pub, you should not be surprised. They make no secret of the
fact that locals are not wanted nor welcomed there. It is designed to be a
one-shot tourist trap. If you're a tourist and you have a bad experience,
you may write if off to just a bad night and come back again next time that
you're down here to give them another try. It could take a few years before
you realize that they really do suck and it's actually not much of a nice
place and it's really not worth finding. Most locals know that with the
exception of Linda, that place sucks and should be avoided. |
I would definitely recommend Nadines Salon and Day Spa on Cudjoe
Key. They are very professional and really nice ladies. I am always
pleased with the great job that they do with my highlights and hair cuts.
I had a good massage once too. Give them a try.
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Sunday May 1, 2005 |
This
is how the Key Deer Refuge people deal with dead deer off of US1. Six
hours have passed now, in this heat, and this is as far as the cops would
move it from the middle of the road. Then I was told that no one would pick
it up until Tuesday! What is wrong with this picture? Then a passerby told
me that I should put ice on it because it will start to stink. It was
also amazing to see the people that usually go by this spot several times a
day, go another way so they don't have to look at it. I think that you
refuge people are money hungry, and have no concern for these creatures
except for the money you can collect from the government on your grants. And
another thing, if we were caught moving it, this "humane" agency would be
all over anyone who touches it. This is very sick.
I cannot
help but think what an arrogant race of beings we are when I watch the
Discovery Channel and they have a show about the search for extra
terrestrial life. The line that gets me is, "are we alone?" Seldom is
there a reference to the Drake equation.
