Tuesday March 31, 2009

Here's the color version of the strip I did for yesterday's Citizen.

[Cardgate] I don’t know how Superintendant Acevedo can hold his head up and stay at his job without the confidence of the School Board, teachers and the public. No one can have confidence in a leader steeped in such a massive scandal. He must really need the job not to resign in the face of all the corruption and theft he’s allowed. ~usa33043@yahoo.com

[Graffiti on a memorial] Without knowing any of the people involved (so you know I have nothing against any of them) I have to agree that graffiti as a 'memorial' ranks right down there with the plastic trash in the ditch commemorating crash fatalities.  It looks really tacky.  Your loved one deserves better.

[Florida Keys Shit List] Lobster poachers sentenced. David and Denise Dreifort of Cudjoe Key; Robert Hammer, 45, a Key West charter captain; Sean Reyngoudt, 25, a Summerland Key semi-pro kiteboarder; and John R. Niles, 50, of LaBelle.

[Germs] 10 ways to stave off hospital superbugs and other nasty germs. Hospitals are the best place to get sick, especially if you work there or visit. http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=10-ways-protect-yourself-superbugs&sc=CAT_BIO_20090330

Obama hopes to nix passport border delay. http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Obama
+hopes+passport+border+delay/1430226/story.html

[Fired GM CEO Good] Obama did what you all wanted. He refused to give the car industries more bailout money that they say they need. He’s giving them enough for 30 days then its sink or swim. I’m sure today some of you will point out that the stock market took a major header but that was because he did what you wanted. You can’t have it both ways. He also forced out a man responsible for one of the automaker’s horrible planning and financial well being, Rick Wagner GM’s CEO. The man was held accountable for his failings by resigning. Now we will see how holding them accountable affects the nation. Maybe he is right. If you cannot right your manufacturing ship you need to sink. That’s free market capitalism at its best. Thanks President Obama for not bailing out more industries with our money. Let them fail; they have been heading in that direction for years.

[Longevity] A doctor on his morning walk, noticed an older lady sitting on her front step smoking a cigar, so he walked up to her and said, "I couldn't help but notice how happy you look! What is your secret?" "I smoke ten cigars a day," she said. "Before I go to bed, I smoke a nice big joint. Apart from that, I drink a whole bottle of Jack Daniels every week, and eat only junk food. On weekends, I pop pills, and don't exercise at all."  "That is absolutely amazing! How old are you?"  "Thirty-four," she replied.

[Captain’s License] To get the official title of captain you must first pass a knowledge written exam given by the Coast Guard. Most take a exam prep course given by a private school.  Then you must prove 360 logged days on the water for the entry level license.  A small fee with a background check and you are a captain. 

To work under your license you must then register for a random drug testing program with a pre enrollment test that you must pay for.  Then you must pass another background check for your TWIC (transportation workers identification card) for yet another fee.  Not to mention the list of licenses issued by federal, state and local governments to take people fishing and work in the county. 

[Captain] I can’t stand when a guy introduces me as as "Captain Bob, Captain Andy, Captain Dick, etc. God, we have more Captains down here than boats for sale, more captains than bar stools. The Captain thing is way over the top!

I don’t see what is so old about Ray and Mary. They led good lives. I used to get off the school bus and wash dishes for Ray. I got 2 dollars an hour. What good times we had. Jim Perigory was cooking, later, manager Doris Leopold was running the “sharecropper” (coffee shop). Loli Dorezi ran the Vista Linda; and of course, Al and Jane at the Big Pine Inn. They’re all gone now; Ernie Smith, Pat, Paul Buress, Max Crane, Mac, Art (dad), Ginny (mom) waitresses at all of them. How about Ceily Leopld or Dick Leopold. Margret Wright and Bill? Too many to name. This island will never see so much fun ever again. So who’s old? It isn’t me. ~The do nothing gang.

This man plays with wild lions. It’s odd watching this video knowing that they’ll eventually eat him. http://www.pressonline.rs:80/page/stories/sr.html?view=story&id=61811&sectionId=37

Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, bottle of brandy in one hand, memories of wild sex in the other--totally worn out, shouting,  "Holy shit! What a ride!

Did you see Dan Schwab’s cartoon in the KW Citizen yesterday? It was a right-on political cartoon about Mrs Acevedo’s spending spree. I think someday, Mr Schwab is going to be famous with his wit and drawing talent.

[Cuba Opens Doors] Where did the poster get the number as 30,000 invaders hit the Keys? Certainly they did not come to go to Cuba. They probably came to the Keys to take a crap under a bridge after they saw the price of hotel rooms, the crap they call food, the crap they call service and all the other crap the Keys are nationally known for.

[Jackie Paper of Puff the Magic Dragon was a boy before you got involved] Sorry Cheech. Your riffing on sexual ambiguity escapes those of us who didn’t skin up a “fatty” for breakfast. Face it. You’re a pothead. That’s okay for you. Just get over the “harmless part”. You’re probably nice to animals and old people and that’s commendable, but you’re still a pothead who uses drugs as a reward system that compensates for some early childhood trauma. Your life may well be manageable now, but high bottoms have trap doors. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon you will be faced with an illness, an arrest, a dry spell, an inner deadness or, at the very least, a spiritual bottom; something that will get in the way of your using dope. And then you might understand the concept of humility. Maybe even honesty and open mindedness. I know drugs and I know drug addicts. The propensity for rationalizing the most outrageous nonsense is legendary. You can do anything you want to yourself, but if you try to lead impressionable young people down a road of lies I will fight you with words!

Joe Biden most certainly is not an individual that I hold in high esteem, I consider him to be a foolish loud mouth. Nonetheless, I’m pleased to see that the vast majority of the media has completely ignored the familial difficulties currently facing him, his family, and the Obama administration. Biden’s 27 year old daughter, Ashley, was caught on video, at a party, snorting several lines of cocaine. The individual who took the video hired lawyers and tried to sell the video for in excess of $250K. Given the fact that Biden is the Vice President of the United States and presents himself as a “tireless crusader against drugs”, one would assume that the major media would pounce on this story, that assumption would be ill founded. The major media has totally ignored it, but the truth of the story can be found by simply running a Google inquiry. The fact is, the story should be ignored, because the frailties of Biden’s daughter probably are not a factor in his performance as VP. But you should wonder why the major media did not give the Palin family the same courtesy when it was learned that 18 year old Bristol Palin was pregnant out of wedlock. The fact of an out of wedlock pregnancy is routine, about 40% of all births are out of wedlock. The grotesque fact is that the major media no longer feel any responsibility to be fair and impartial in their delivery of the news.  They take rapacious glee in attacking virtually every facet of life in the Palin family, or any other Conservative public figure. The attacks on Limbaugh continue apace. The media gave Obama a pass when they nearly ignored our Presidents cruel humor in denigrating special needs children such as Palin’s youngest child. They should beware, because if the socialist society that they currently champion comes to full power, one of the first targets of a socialist regime will be freedom of the press.

[Tax Collector] I spent half a day battling the tax collector in KW over their dysfunctional system.  Their assessment and tax bill didn't match. Though I paid what they wanted the first time, they kept sending me reminders of fines if I didn't pay up by Mar 31.  I got it straightened out at the Court House before going to the tax collector's office.  There I had to argue again with some arrogant broad who thought she could afford to treat me like a derelict.  I got it all straightened out, though it took face to face interventions and wiring their heads and asses together.  What good are computers when data input artistes are morons? This is the problem when we vote in and hire the functionally inept who cannot perform real tasks at real jobs, who then create more jobs for themselves to keep food on their plates and make a mess of everything else. Fire them all!

[Graffiti on memorial] To L and M, you know who you are.  The hearts are a class act.  Thank you for taking care of the road graffiti.

[If You Disagree With Me Leave the USA] Republicans get your head out of your butt cheeks, wipe your noise off and open your eyes. You all have been drinking to much Kool aid. I have never read so much propaganda in my life. When I read the Telegraph I feel like I am listening to FOX News. If you don’t like the way the country is being run, leave. The last eight years have put us in this financial situation, not the last 100 days. Hell, I bet you boys even drive a non-union foreign cars. Its time you move to Alabama.

[Healthy Life Classes] Keys AHEC is excited to offer new locations for free exercise and healthy life classes for adults 55 or older.  The classes, with new locations starting in Key West and Marathon, are Enhance Fitness and Living Healthy.

Enhance Fitness is designed to meet the physical needs of seniors.  It is a socially stimulating class that focuses on stretching, strength training, low-impact aerobics and balance, and “is a whole lot of fun,” according to participants.

Enhance Fitness classes are one hour, three days a week for 16 weeks. A new class began on Monday, March 23rd at Keys Senior Plaza, Key West, and runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 – 3 p.m. New participants are welcome to join any time in the first month of class.

Living Healthy is a workshop series focusing on self-management of ongoing health problems such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease or high blood pressure. Living Healthy focuses on individual goal setting and step-by-step ways to improve the health and life of yourself or the person you care for.  “The workshops put me back in charge of my life, and I feel great.  I only wish I had done this sooner,” said a recent participant. 

Living Healthy workshops are two and a half hours, one day a week for six weeks. New classes began on Tuesday, March 24th at Keys Senior Plaza, Key West from 1 – 3:30 p.m. and on  Wednesday, April 1st at Fisherman’s Hospital, Marathon from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants are welcome to join in the second week of class.

These programs are offered at little or no-cost and new classes and locations are being added weekly. Please contact KEYS AHEC if you are interested in a class but one is currently not offered in your area. For more information about any of the many Keys AHEC programs, call (305) 743-7111 extension 206 or go to www.fkahec.org.

[Their god and those 24 virgins] I guess the recession has spread to the Muslim world; it used to be 72 virgins came with martyrdom.

[Trim the Fat] It might be a good idea now that we have to cut back to survive, to trim some of the fat cats from local governments. Fire the useless seat warmers and make them get real jobs.

[Why middle age women should not drink] You're right. it wouldn't be any classier, but it would sure look a whole lot better.  Momma always told me everything has a place, and those things don't belong around your ankles, they belong on your chest!

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Mr. Koh believes; 'US judges should interpret the United States Constitution according to Other Nation's Legal Norms.' He's also stated; 'The United States constitutes an axis of disobedience along with North Korea & Saddam era Iraq'. Mr. Koh also believes 'American judges' should use Canadian, European Human Rights Commission & UN decisions on like/similar cases to base their decisions on here in America. One instance would be to abolish the death penalty, permitted in the US Constitution, but not accepted by the above entities.

He has even stated that "in an appropriate case, he didn't see any reason why Sharia law would not be applied to govern a case in the United States courts." This appointment is a direct attack to change America's court system and the Constitution.

To all Obama supporters out there, Obama himself has laid his cards on the table so even you can see his motives thru those hazy eyes. You haven't begun to hear people bitch, so belly up to the Kool aid stand and drink up fast!

[57 is not that old] I got shoes older than that. I’m just pulling your leg about the good old days. I remember them and smile. My wife and I grew up here and we are just a little older than you. Marathon, Big Pine Key and Key West were all much kinder and gentler back then. We have raised our kids here they are 3rd generation Keys kids.

This ass-whipped Republican would not bother bitching about the evil being forced down our throats if we did not truly love the country the way our forefathers envisioned it.

[Putney Ethics Complaint] I would like to clarify your front page story “Putney cleared on ethics complaint” in the News-Barometer dated March 27, 2009. A multi-count ethics complaint was filed in July 2008.   The complaint contained allegations of 7 violation counts each for 31 separate votes/actions taken by Ms. Putney during her two-years on the planning commission.   The Florida Ethics Commission’s procedure is that an ethics attorney and executive director review the complaint and determine whether “probable cause” exist which warrants an investigation. The allegations were noted to be sufficient to warrant such investigation. The five-year statute of limitation rule was applied and only one allegation fell within this the time limit allowed for investigation; i.e. the September 10, 2003 vote. The other counts were not investigated nor allowed to be considered by the Ethics Commission because they were time-barred.  The Report of Investigation addressing one count was released on December 12, 2008 . On March 6, 2009 , that one vote was presented to the Ethics Commission which resulted in the Public Report.

 Ms. Putney was cleared on only one ethics charge based on a technicality.  We respectfully disagree as explained below.

The one vote investigated by the Ethics Commission was the September 10, 2003 vote on the Livable CommuniKeys Master Plan for Big Pine Key and No Name Key.  The Complaint alleged that as a homeowner on No Name Key which had only 40 permanent residents at the time of her vote, Ms. Putney had a special private interest in controlling development and prohibiting commercial power to No Name Key and she used her position on the Planning Commission to further her personal agenda. The Commission was not allowed to consider prior actions by Ms. Putney related to this one vote.  The Commission Advocate noted that the “size of the affected class must be examined.” The Commission determined that the “affected class” of Ms. Putney’s vote would not be limited to the 40 permanent homes on No name Key but would also include all residents of Big Pine Key for a total of 5072 homes. The conclusion was that “[B]ecause the vote in question affected both islands, the total class is large and Respondent’s interest and benefit would not be special or private.”  We respectfully disagree with the Ethics Commission’s decision that Big Pine Key should have been included in the total affected class. While the Master Plan does include both islands, No Name Key is subjected to much more restrictive regulations and different regulations than Big Pine Key and the prohibition against commercial power is only one of the onerous restrictions.

Ms. Putney’s role in drafting and enacting the onerous legislation (Ord. 043-2001) prohibiting all utilities to No Name Key in 2001 and the erroneous inclusion of the East-End subdivision into the Coastal Barrier Resource System in 1990 which subjected some homes on No Name Key to the CBRS Overlay were not part of the investigation or ruling as you indicated in your article.

Likewise, the Ethics Commission did not address the allegation that Ms. Putney had a voting conflict based on the fact that she and her husband were named parties in the electricity litigation beginning in September 2001 and that Ms. Putney lobbied the Board to deny the Court’s Proposed Settlement as recommended by the County Attorney .  The District Court of Appeals dismissed the lawsuit appeal on June 26, 2003 which was shortly prior to the Ms. Putney’s vote on September 10, 2003 . Therefore, consideration of this ethics count which went to Ms. Putney’s motive for the September 10^th vote was time barred.

Also time barred were the allegations, supported by sworn testimony, that Ms. Putney while on the planning commission was also representing the solar community and soliciting and accepting cash from members of that group to finance her activities to prevent commercial power to the island.

The residents are prepared for civil action against Ms. Putney as the courts are not time barred and the damages resulting from Ms. Putney’s activities are continuing to occur.

[Pistachios] Federal food safety officials warned Monday that consumers should stop eating all foods containing pistachios while they figure out the source of a possible salmonella contamination.

Still reeling from the national salmonella outbreak in peanuts, the Food and Drug Administration said central California-based Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc., the nation's second-largest pistachio processor, was voluntarily recalling a portion of the roasted nuts it has been shipping since last fall. A Setton spokeswoman said that amounts to more than 2 million pounds of nuts

Forgotten Soldiers Organization
With our upcoming April packing event just around the corner, we are finding ourselves, LOW on Donated “we care package” Items, as well as monetary donations…..noted below are the items that we are very low on and we like to include in our monthly “we care packages”, if possible.
Please help us send them a little bit of “Spring” this April, and remember it is Easter and Passover…let’s send them a “we care package” full of the goodies, they deserve! 
•Foiled packets of Tuna, Chicken, Meats (cans are also acceptable)
•Letters of Encouragement (this is a must, you can go our website and write a letter to a soldier http://www.forgottensoldiers.org/write-soldier.shtml and we will print out and place in care package or you can mail us the letters.
•Cereal Bars in the boxes
•Beef Jerky, Slim Jims, Pepperoni Sticks
•Crackers
•AT&T International Phone Cards
•AA Batteries - Currently need all sizes of batteries!!!
•Women and Men personal Hygiene Products (deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.)
•Instant Macaroni & Cheese in cardboard containers
•Baby Wipes and Cottenell Wipes (Travel Size)
•Sunflower Seeds and nuts
•Potato Sticks
•Small plastic jars of Peanut Butter
•Foot and body Powder

For packing we need: Clear packing tape and Ziplock bags   large and small! Also, As always, we need funds to help defray the shipping costs, especially as we continue to grow with more and more names of U.S. Servicemen and women registering everyday!

The national news is saying that all Boaters World stores will be closed by the end of June. There are 3 stores in the Keys. They will soon say there were three stores in the Keys.

[Worms] Here is some good info on the conficker worm. http://blogs.usatoday.com/technologylive/2009/03/how-to-diagnose.html

[Smaller Portions] At least one local business has decided to add Obama stimulus specials to their fare. I suppose you could argue the wisdom of bringing politics to a local business. In any event, the proprietor has hit it right on the button: the specials feature about half of the product of the original, at a slightly reduced quality, at about three quarters of the price of the original. What a deal, it’s just like a new deal. At least for now, you are not required to buy, but Obama is working on that.

[What's In A Name] Down here anybody with a boat is a “Captain” just like anybody that cooks here is a "Chef".

[Lost Dogs] I’m very sorry for you losing your 2 dogs, but for future reference, how did that happen?

[Free Movies] Two new episodes of the Cousteau Adventure Series are going to be shown at the Eco Discovery Center--( end of Southard Street, Truman Waterfront, Key West)  Wednesday April 1st , Doors open at 6pm.

The Eco Discovery Center will show "SEA GHOSTS" Wednesday April 1 at 7pm (South Florida's WPBT will broadcast their premier on Wednesday April 8th at 8pm)

The Eco Discovery Center will also show " CALL OF THE KILLER WHALES" on Wednesday April 15th at 7pm (South Florida's WPBT will broadcast their premier on Wednesday April 22nd at 9pm)

Wednesday Eco Discovery Center (normal hours 9-4),  The Center will reopen at 6pm. Seating limited-- get your seat early!

Wednesday April 1, 6:30 pm, Waterways Episode 226  The Sooty Terns of the Dry Tortugas and Save-A-Turtle:

Waterways visits the only nesting colony of sooty terns in North America on Bush Key in the Tortugas. And - Save-a-Turtle sets out to protect nesting beaches every year to increase the chances of the recovery of the sea turtle

7:00 pm The Cousteau Adventure Series -- SEA GHOSTS ! (Beluga Whales)

There are places on this planet where it's a marvel that anything survives. But in the cold Arctic waters of the far north, the sea is alive with sound. The canaries of the sea are singing. They're beluga whales, named from the Russian word for "white ones." They're an evolutionary surprise-a warm-blooded mammal in a numbingly cold sea..

Resembling curious ghosts, these intelligent mammals use one of the most complex sonars of any animal.

Belugas inhabiting Cook Inlet, close to Anchorage, were added to the list of endangered species in October 2008. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration stated that a decade-long recovery program had failed to ensure the whales' survival. The relationship between people and belugas is ancient. For more than 4,000 years, hunters of the north have depended on these whales for their own survival in a land with little to offer. These traditional cultures have now partnered with scientists and modern technology to protect the beluga, which in turn, ensures their own future. Yet these efforts are only a small part of the story as new discoveries have raised troubling questions about the health of belugas and their long-term survival.

Wednesday April 8th --SORRY -- No movies on Wednesday April 8th, next movie April 15th

Wednesday April 15th

6:30 pm , Waterways Episode 254: Tortugas Research Natural Area and Sanctuary Buoy Team!

Dry Tortugas National Park is much more than the islands and historic Fort Jefferson. In fact, 99.8% is marine! That is why on January 19, 2007, approximately 46 square miles of Dry Tortugas National Park was declared off limits to.fishing and, eventually, to anchoring. Called the Research Natural Area this area is considered a necessary complement to the 151-square-mile Tortugas Ecological Reserve. And - Buoys have become an integral part of the local conservation strategies to protect coral reefs from anchor damage. For the past two and half decades, the staff of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary has provided mooring buoys for public use, sharing its expert knowledge of design and maintenance20 with the international community.

7:00 pm The Cousteau Adventure Series : CALL OF THE KILLER WHALE  (120min)

The most complex marine species on the planet, our counterparts in the sea, are the orca, the ruler of the ocean. They are the most widely distributed marine mammal in the world. Their realm extends from the Arctic to the Antarctic. Orcas, also called killer whales, number fewer than 100,000 worldwide, and learning more about them is a global endeavor for Jean-Michel Cousteau and his team of explorers, who travel to both the northern and southern hemispheres as they seek out killer whales in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

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Monday March 30, 2009

I cannot believe it, I just went through the Windows Vista Computer Management section of the OS.  Reading each description tells me that 90% of the Automatic crap is SPYWARE!  The Manuel and Deleted stuff is just there to be used if necessary, but is not SPYWARE.  Even if the system if OFF, it will wake up and send data logs and other info to ???.  It doesn't have to energize the MTR or anything except the HD and the Net tools.  Shutting off the power and internet connection, makes no difference because when you go back online these routines dump instantly. Then the bastards got the code so entangled with each other that turning one thing off screws up something else that has to be on and associated.  This makes me nervous! Talk about Big Bro!

Republicans'  Get a life!!!   Are you blind?  There are no winners or losers.  One man got elected, the other didn’t.  Why don’t you look at it that way?  Now, seeing as your man got elected put PARTY aside and observes what he is doing to the country and your way of life.  I am as patriotic as the next man and maybe more than some.  If you can not see that the things this President has implemented and or intends to implement are bad for the country than God help us all.  You are probably not alone, and that is what is scary.  You have your view and I have mine.  I still believe in a free America, I don’t believe in Socialism.  I cannot trust a man who says one thing one day and does the complete opposite the next.  Hell, why even try to convince you.  You can’t see the forest for the trees.

DEMOCRATS, get some sense. You guys won the election; you got what you thought that you wanted. I know that the old Democrat party was a party of patriotic Americans who simply had a slightly different political center than the Republicans. Democrats and Republicans alike loved America.  The people in power today do not. They are scathingly critical of our nation, it's routine for them denigrate our nation when speaking to foreign audiences.  I refuse to believe that the people now in power are real Democrats. These folks are hell bent on gutting capitalism, restricting our freedoms, and plunging America into Socialism. They have even established Orwellian “Newspeak” They’ve coined new words, bastardized our language. Now they call seizing businesses “resolution” and they call a terrorist attack a “man caused disaster”.  Their governance bears precious little resemblance to the promises they made during the campaign.  These people think that it is fair and proper to take one persons property for the sole purpose of giving it to another person who has less.  Obama has declared that our Constitution is nothing more than a document of “Negative Liberties”. They are in progress of forming a “National Civilian Security Force” with the budget and powers of the military. The name says it all. My Dad was a Democrat; he was a fair and honorable man. But these people are vile and evil; they are fully dedicated to bringing America down to the oppression of Socialism. I pray that the real Democrats will soon recognize the truth about the Obama agenda.

2 LOST DOGS-2 Large Rhodesian Ridgebacks lost near Big Pine Key Post Office on Sunday 3/29/09. Both large reddish brown muscular dogs. One male with black collar, one female with pink collar; possibly still leashed together. Any information would be helpful. Please call- 305 923 3742 thanks.

Monsanto Planting Cyber Seeds | CommonDreams.org Monsanto created Agent Orange.Do we really want them making GMO's  for us? Genetically modified BT Corn is killing the Butterflies & Bees.Food for thought.Read the label.

there is no way to reason with these zealots! Yes there is, but since we have one as our fearless leader, we won't do it, so suffer severely!

Every one who bitched about the Bush deficit should check out the graph. The grey is the Bush years deficits. The red and pink are the Obama and Congressional Budget Office forecasts.

[graffiti-   are you people sick! ]  Thank God, ED. Edits!

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_1316.html

[WAKE UP AND GET UP THE FREEKIN ROAD!] Road Rage at its finest. The "posted 55 mph zone" is the speed "Limit", not the required speed. There can be many reasons to not drive at the full limit: driving conditions including weather and visibility, new to the area and looking for their destination, vehicle limitations. I am sure there are many more. 

I agree that if you are driving below the speed limit, on a road with one lane, you should be aware of the traffic behind you and, if it is safe to do so, occasionally pull off the road to allow the traffic to pass. Unfortunately this takes some common sense that few have or use and we will never be able to control how others choose to live their lives.

A cynical landlubber wants to know; is there actually some qualification to declaring yourself a Captain in the Keys?  This is asked partly in sarcasm and partly out of genuine curiosity. Sometimes it sounds like anyone on the water with something bigger than an inflatable float grabs the title. 

"Johnny Paper" / "Jackie Paper".   The "Johnny" insertion was intentional in order to assert a definite masculine tone.   In following the ongoing "legalize pot" debate on this site, it was thought perhaps a little comic relief was in order.  Evidently, some people just don't get it though.  It must suck to enjoy humorless, self-imposed misery.

"Dick, Jane and Spot", you say?  Perhaps you should educate yourself in the area of idiomatic expression and metaphoric humor. Lighten up, laugh a little.  The posting was merely intended to evoke THAT emotion.

For your information, the person who posted the "Johnny Paper..." item is not a "stoner". One can only wonder if Hades is full of those poor souls who just don't know how to smile. 

Alright, your turn, Stone Face.      

Here's one just for "Sh**s and giggles":  Last week I was pulled over by a Monroe County patrol deputy.  When he approaced my vehicle he checked me out and inquired, "sir, your eyes seemed to be blood-shot. Have you been drinking"?  "No officer", I replied, "but your eyes looked glazed, have you been eating donuts"!

I can live with the occasional post that reads like some teenybop's txt msg, but not a whole column, so I'll be real glad when Deer Ed is back on the job.  (Hope you're having fun wherever in the meantime.)  What I really miss is all the silly/clever little animations and pics that put a point to (or completely deflect) some of the posts.

(Ray Herr) I guess if you consider 57 "very old" I guess I am. I even have all my teeth and hair and a job I also own my own house & have a new car. But then I haven't hung out in the bars all my life either but I have indulged in the dreaded Mary Jane quite a few times. I used to love rescuing the occasional "square grouper" from time to time also.

Ate at the new BBQ place, Daddy Bones, on Roosevelt, next to the Ben Franklin  in KW Saturday and it ROCKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The meat was tender and juicy, portions were plentiful and the tea was SWEET!

Gotta try the homemade potato chips they were the best!!!!!!!!!!!

Reach for Peace on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Reach for Peace.

(Why middle age women should not drink!!) Yep like it would be so much classier with twenty year olds!

MyPeace.TV Dream Big!

All you macho men who are SO in love with Dick Cheney should contact your favorite facist and schedule a hunting outing with him.  Boooom!

[moralists who are addicted to their ignorance] - I guess only the ignorant and moralists run rehab centers too-I also know your canned argument that it is not hurting others so what you do is none of my business; it becomes my business when you get on your bike or behind the wheel. 

[Yeah, but it's fun imported useless novelty crap and keeps the kids happy.] This statement explains why our Keys children have the same low life mentality as the poster has!

Redneck word of the day:  "Obama”
I bought me a case of beer and drank it obama self!

Democrats Get a life!!!  You won the election. GET OVER IT! I have never heard such vile, evil spewing, anti-American dribble of doom and despair as I have read on this blog.

Winn Dixie policy ,The customer is always' right,the Kellogg's cereal ad was misleading a twist of wording

very confusing, the pricing manager should have called upon upper management, they would have given you

the free milk. so now they have added another unhappy customer to the parade.

The Continuing Crisis

We Welcome Our New Monkey Overlords: Researchers recently revealed that they had observed monkeys planning future combat.  A researcher from Sweden's Lund University, writing in the journal Current Biology, described a daily ritual of a 30-year-old chimpanzee that loathes his human visitors at a zoo north of Stockholm and thus begins every morning by roaming his enclosure to collect stones and place them strategically in handy piles for subsequently hurling at irksome visitors.

Deer Ed - I'm doing this just for you, ya know ....

[Republicans Get a life!!!] Here's a news flash, the kool-aid is wearing off! It's NOT just Reps speaking out against the chosen one! Independents, Dems, Europe, China & others around the world don't want the change Obama offers! The real con has been exposed.

You've 'Never heard such vile, evil spewing, anti-American dripple of doom and despair'? Were you stoned or drunk the last 8 years of left wing Dems bashing Bush, America & calling our troops baby killers? Anti-American dribble? Ask your 2 top leaders why they voted AGAINST a law banning the desecration of our American flag. Ask Obama why he even "Thought of" requiring wounded American troops to pickup the tabs for their own war injuries & why he wants to rewrite the 2nd Amendment?

Dems cried liked little babies Bush's 8yr deficits were too big & they would bankrupt America. Your man has created more debt than 'All The Presidents before him combined, in 69 days'! Now many Dems worry they will be voted out of office come 2010 due to Obama's vision of change & wild spending!

Obama used the CBO's cost estimates against Bush as gospel during the campaign. Now he claims the CBO's estimates on 'his plans' are completely wrong, interesting! Many knew this administration would be on a path to change America, that's why we voted no to Obama. There's about 1392 days left for the rest of Americans to evaluate Obama's promise of change. Good luck coping.

Want to raise the hairs on your neck"? Go to YouTube, search for "The Obama Deception HQ Full length version". It'a 114 minutes long so have your favorite supplies handy. You choose, believe it or not?

Captain Rich: AKA Porky & the Cardinal
 
You just don’t get it do you? The locals and Snow Birds in the Keys love Captain Robert and all that he brings to the keys. We haven't been to a bar or restaurant that doesn't know and love him. Such a sense of humor and just an all around nice guy! We know how you distort the truth and we could care less if you tried to convince us that he sunk the Titanic.
 
Now you two on the other hand have made all of us decide that you are now our full time reporting job until you head back to Colorado or California or anywhere in between.
 
If the state provides you with free housing and an orange jump suit we will still drive by without stopping when we see you working on the side of the road but this time we will all honk and wave. We heard that a little work, ok maybe a lot of work may even help get you back in shape. Playing Xbox all day and night may strengthen your fingers but it won’t help the rest of your body to get back in shape. Staying healthy is important and when you run on the treadmill at home, we heard that you may want to close up your BPK place a little better so the photographers don’t get any more pictures.
 
I for one will send all my stuff to livinadream as they seem to be getting all the good e-mails with the latest and the greatest about you two.
 
When I go to sleep at night I can’t wait to wake up in the morning and read who wrote what about Porky & the Cardinal. This is better than “As the World Turns” or in the keys "As the ocean churns" which has been on TV for ever. OK well may be not as good but certainly a close second. At least with this forum we can go back and read reruns in the archives easier than trying to watch old reruns of the TV soaps.
 
I have to agree with an earlier posting about you, there maybe a book or movie deal in this after all but I don’t know who will play you since Haus Cartwright, from “Bonanza” passed away. 

Keep up the entertainment. It's so much better than tv!  ~ Custom [harleyridinbabe@gmail.com]

[Alarming muslim video] Did anyone read the posts under the movie? They're in a religous trance! Here's one post; 'Christians should not be alarmed, for we serve a Mighty God.' Would those people feel the that way looking out the windows of the trade center on 9/11? If religion is your thing that's fantastic! But being naive is just plain stupid & as we know there is no cure for stupid! If the bible is truly God's word than Matthew 5:38 remains the solution: 'Ye have heard that it hath been said, 'an eye for an eye, & a tooth for a tooth'. Suitcase nuke the bastards to their god & those 24 virgins!

Mobile Home Parks, the truly affordable housing.  You mean truly affordable garbage cans with wheels? I wish Mobile Homes would move away!

(NEW TIKI AT BRIDGE) We went there yesterday and saw how crazy it was. We decided to go back after a week or so, so they can get their kinks out. You should not judge a new place on the first day. They did not have enough days of training, from what I hear, and everyone has been so excited waiting for it to open, that they all decided to go on the first day. If you have never worked in a restaurant before, especially a new one, then you should not judge. Think about your first day of work, tons of paper in the in box and barely any in the out box at the end of the day, how do your coworkers see you and judge you?

Wreck caused by woman on left putting on make-up and talking on cell phone.

Has anyone else noticed how prices have jumped 100, 200, 500 percent in the stores?   Instead of lowering the retail prices and selling more items to help the public survive this depression, they are jacking them up to maintain their already obnoxious profit margins. The merchant class will get theirs one way or the other. Don't buy junk, buy only what you really need. FTA!

Panel advises depression screening for US teens Depression screening for U.S. Teens. Don't buy your child the new electronic gadget.Don't e-mail them.Don't text them. Hug them! Talk to them.Before we lose a whole generation.They have very little HUMAN contact.Very depressing.

Man you republicans really are taking your arse whippings bad.But keep on posting your rants are funnier then the Sunday morning comics.Tell us the one where Obama was responsible for the St. Valentines day massacre the "69" mets and the reason the Platypus has such a silly bill.Quit your freaking crying its getting old and youre looking ridiculous.You dont like America thats fine take your hatred of country somewhere else.

Greetings from the Florida Keys. I am writing this Sunday evening and it is a beautiful night in the Keys. I have had a great week because my family has been down from Indiana. We boated, swam, boated some more and swam more to the point everyone was worn out. Friday was their last day before heading north and I was very proud of the fact that my feet never saw shoes all day. The dogs did decide to go for a swim in the ocean and although we try to teach them they must ask permission prior to taking the plunge, it does not always happen. Not that I do not like them to swim, I love it but imagine you are getting ready to meet some folks for dinner and just before leaving you let the dogs out for one last run around the property. You open the door to let the dogs in and so we can leave but they look much different than only moments before. They’re soaking wet and anxious to run in the house and jump on the bed.

We had our last concert at The San Carlos Theater on Thursday and had such a great time as usual. This concert series has been beyond words. During our run there, we were Knighted by the great Sean Fisher from Mel Fisher Treasures, the theater survived the great fire and we were made honorary citizens of Cuba. As you can imagine, we did not want it to end. A special thank you to Alex for everything you have done. But as I smoke a wonderful cigar, sip some Cuban rum, I realize it is time to start the bus and head the circus out of town.

We are heading to Duluth Georgia for the Atlanta Parrot Head Club’s 20th Anniversary celebration.  In case you don’t know it, Atlanta was the very first Parrot Head club and what they did 20 years ago has evolved into over 230 clubs and 26,000 members all over the world. We are very honored to be a part of this special event. There is a full day of music and partying at Wild Bill’s Dance Club and Concert Hall. The fun starts at 3 PM and goes into the wee hours. To catch the full day of fun and great music you’ll need a VIP ticket.  You can get the details at the Atlanta Parrothead website.

We play at 7:30 PM until 9:30 PM on the main stage and this is open to the public, so if you are in the Atlanta area you better come out and hang with us.  Following us will be A1A and Nadirah Shakoor from Jimmy Buffet’s band. All this fun is to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank.  If you want a ticket for the evening only, tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the Wild Bill’s website.

Also, talking of great causes, don’t forget to vote for me! I am running for the title Sir Howard Duke Exemplar of The Conch Republic. Each vote is one dollar and all the proceeds go to support the Conch Republic Foster Children’s Fund. So, vote early and vote often. (Sounds like Chicago) Visit THIS PAGE of our website for details.

Well, once again I have rambled enough. Allowing me to thank you for supporting us and allowing us to do what we do. None of this would be possible without you.

We hope to see you soon and until then, may the tide always pull you back.  

Howard and The Mile Marker 24 gang
 

Hey Everyone – this is Barb.  I’m hijacking Howie’s newsletter for a minute..  Howard is too humble to mention that another way to vote for him is to BUY HIS HAT!    That’s right..  You know the turquoise hats that he wears while performing?  We used to sell those hats but quit selling them about a year ago.   Normally the only way to get one is to wait until Howie’s worn it a few times, then Cyndy will wash it, Howie signs it, and when the time is right, he’ll throw it out to the crowd from the stage.   Well… now we’re selling those signed hats (brand new even!) and the proceeds go to his election as Duke Exemplar of the Conch Republic Royal Family (which actually goes to the Conch Republic Foster Children's Fund).  You can purchase a signed hat for a donation of $100.00.  Details on this webpage.  Vote Early – Vote Often!!   Voting ends April 17th.

Cuba opens doors!

I just wonder what is going to happen to the Keys when the President lets the curtain down between the US and Cube. Estimated 30,000 invaders instantly, will hit here in the Keys.  Buenos Dias Senior Welfare Amigo!

It might get real ugly here!

Watch all the R/E agents line up to sell to highest bidding druggies!  Time to rise against profiteers who'll be our biggest demise as they have NO loyalty to other than the mighty buck.

Spread the word to any real estate agent, that their existence hangs in the balance.

Degrade my home and area and there's no place you can hide!

When McDonalds  added some $1 items to their menu a while back their profits rose a bunch.

Eating grass wouldn't be as exciting as smoking it cuz nobody would know you were doing it.

Chip 666 (cute name from the parinoids)

Verichip Corporation. Read about it:  http://www.verichipcorp.com/content/company/rfidtags#implantable

How it can be hacked:  http://www.spychips.com/press-releases/verichip-hacked.html

Hate to tell you but the military has been injecting this and other devices for the last 30 years.  BB is alive a ill in DC.

The latest chip is about the size of a grain of salt and is twice as powerful. They are working on Nano Chips with Radio potential to listen and send vibes which are the size of a human cell.

There's no way you are going to escape this unless there is a total over throw and that will never happen.

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there is no way to reason with these zelots!
Click here: Video - An Alarming video every Westerner should see - tangle.com

It was thought provoking reading yesterday’s posting by a pot proponent who whined about other people whining about things that interest them.  The addle pate wants only to read about what HE wants to read about. The one thing that all pot puffers have in common is an incredibly ego centric view of life. “I don’t care what you say man, I don’t care what it costs man, or or or what harm it does man; it makes ME feel good man. Legalize it!”! The posting is really unique though, it’s the first posting I’ve read that had a dozen lines and a dozen thoughts, but only one period. Plus it had no capital letters (except when the poster was typing loud). It’s interesting, but typical, that the pot puffer considers himself empowered by Obama’s insulting comment about the Special Olympic children. Undoubtedly this dude is hooked on Obama’s promises to give him milk and honey without working for it. Plus you’ve got to wonder why the pot puffer had to toss in a couple of gratuitous insults to Piners. He insults us then he preaches love and comity! I think that it’s possible the pot puffer was stoned during the school years that they taught spelling, sentence construction, grammar, and civics. Let’s help him out: the phrase “witch buy the way” should be “which, by the way”. Unless of course you are instructing a conjuror  to purchase the “way”. Dolt.

[Rob’s Stimulus Package] Rob’s Island Grill has added some less expensive items to the menu  $1 Sliders,  $3 Cheeseburgers,  $4 Chicken sandwiches and our large 12 inch Hot Subs.  Now available by the half portion between $7 & $8 with fries.

http://cdn1.ustream.tv/swf/4/viewer.110.swf?vid=1307355

vehicle000 How strong those cement barriers are that you see in front of military base entrances? In this test, the following parameters were used. Read them and then watch the film.

 Truck = 25,000 lbs.
Speed = 50 mph
Kinetic Energy = 2.5 MILLION ft. lbs.
Stopped in 24 INCHES  Video

And to help president Obama on his hunting trip Rush Limbaugh has a list of 13 doctors he uses for "medical" supplies.Sean Hannity we be on site for the evening fairy tales around the campfire and Ann Coulter will tell them all stories of how the Jews need cleansed of their heathen religion.Yup a good time will be held by all.Mccain will also be there..no wait no he wont, Ok he is again...nooo he decided not to be there, no wait hes coming again.

Diners can 'have a ball' at testicle festival Testical festival.Need I say more?

Politcal Statesman Alan Keyes on Our Countries situation and "President"... whether you are a Liberal or Conservative  stop the resentment or euphoria and do "hear" what this seasoned - experienced fellow American is revealing and stating.  Video

Successful job interview. Video

graffiti-   are you people sick! to complain about vandalizing county property...get a freaking life! his family and friends can mourn however the hell they feel like it!!! and it is NOT disrespectful to sign the pole...his family did it! so your saying they disrespected themselves??? god...u people are really messed up in the head! leave Joel's family and friends alone. He was an amazing person! hey guess what..... im a vandalizer..cuz i signed it too! but he was my friend! go to hell assholes!!!

http://monroe.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/Hort/Composting/Using_Seaweed.PDF Got WEED? Using Seaweed to build our Keys soil.Composting and recycling at it's finest.

Meet Vince Shlomi. He's probably better known to you as the ShamWow Guy, the ubiquitous television pitchman who has been phenomenally successful peddling absorbent towels and food choppers. Shlomi, 44, was arrested last month on a felony battery charge following a violent confrontation with a prostitute in his South Beach hotel room. According to an arrest affidavit, Shlomi met Sasha Harris, 26, at a Miami Beach nightclub on February 7 and subsequently retired with her to his $750 room at the lavish Setai hotel. Shlomi told cops he paid Harris about $1000 in cash after she "propositioned him for straight sex." Shlomi said that when he kissed Harris, she suddenly "bit his tongue and would not let go." Shlomi then punched Harris several times until she released his tongue. The affidavit, a copy of which you'll find here, notes that during the 4 AM fight Harris sustained facial fractures and lacerations all over her face (she is pictured here in mug shots snapped following busts in 2008 and 2005). After freeing his tongue, a bleeding Shlomi ran to the Setai lobby, where security summoned cops. Harris refused to cooperate with officers, who recovered $930 from her purse. "Both parties had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from their persons," police reported. In a brief telephone interview, Harris declined to answer TSG questions about her run-in with Shlomi, though she did say she is considering a lawsuit against the pitchman. Asked if she worked as a hooker, Harris declined comment. As seen in the below mug shot, Shlomi was also injured during the fracas and, court records show, was treated at Mount Sinai Medical Center. While Shlomi and Harris were both arrested for felony aggravated battery, prosecutors this month declined to file formal charges against the combatants. Police records list Shlomi's occupation as "Marketing," but make no mention of his affiliation with the ShamWow or the Slap Chop, both of which sell for $19.95 (plus shipping and handling).

The president of FKCC gets paid $230,000 a year to run a school for the equivalent of 400 full time students?  Wow, am I in the wrong business!

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_1315.html

[all that imported useless novelty crap?]  Yeah, but it's fun imported useless novelty crap and keeps the kids happy.  Probably that many fewer shells and chunks of coral are removed due to the availability of such souvenirs.

Why ck. with Snopes? They dream up most of their shit. It's not a credit worthy site.

From the NAS Southernmost Flyer Friday 27 March:

Predator Control NAS, in cooperation with the FWS and Wildlife Services (USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service), has implemented a long term LKMR predator control program. The program includes the removal of feral cats and raccoons from LKMR habitat. Incidence of LKMR sightings have increased greatly since inception of the predator control program and, unlike the other two LKMR subpopulations, abundance and distribution has been maintained or increased on NAS Key West. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has worked in cooperation with the military for more than 40 years to conserve fish and wildlife resources found on the 30 million acres of land owned and managed by the Department of Defense. These lands are valuable to maintaining survival and diversity for many important species. From the NAS Southernmost Flyer Friday 27 March:

Predator Control NAS, in cooperation with the FWS and Wildlife Services (USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service), has implemented a long term LKMR predator control program. The program includes the removal of feral cats and raccoons from LKMR habitat. Incidence of LKMR sightings have increased greatly since inception of the predator control program and, unlike the other two LKMR subpopulations, abundance and distribution has been maintained or increased on NAS Key West. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has worked in cooperation with the military for more than 40 years to conserve fish and wildlife resources found on the 30 million acres of land owned and managed by the Department of Defense. These lands are valuable to maintaining survival and diversity for many important species.

http://pdf.keysnews.com/weeklys/smflyer.pdf

Special to the Democrat true believer who panned Cheney and puffed Obama by the quoting Cheney: “deficits don’t matter”.  What Cheney actually said was “"You know, Paul, Reagan proved deficits don't matter..”.  Cheney was talking with soon to be fired Treasury Secretary, Paul  O’Neil. O’Neal wanted to raise taxes. Cheney argued against it. Cheney won. At the time of that conversation they were worried about the deficit rising to $5 BILLION. Obama wants to saddle us with a deficit of $9.3 TRILLION.        Bush’s deficit is like a piss stream compared to Obama’s Washington/Chicago sewer flow of spending. If our nation avoids bankruptcy, our great grandchildren will pay a huge percentage of every paycheck just to service the interest on Obama's debt.

Listen up, if your one of those people who are driving through the Keys say, after 11-11:30 at night, please remove your head from your ass before you turn the key. Going 40-47 mph in a posted 55 mph zone, at 11:30 at night, is just plain ignorant. There are other people out on the road at that time, and if you would please take that into consideration and atleast go the freekin speed limit. If you don't want to, (and I AM proposing a choice here) then pull the frick over and let the mile of cars behind you get on with their lives. Some of us have just gotten off work, and yes still sober, and would like nothing better than to get home to relax.

We do respect the highway by not passing you in fright of having an accident, and that theres hardly any safe places to pass, but your inconsiderable behavior night after night, is starting to really piss some people off, specifically me, (that's why I'm writing this) so please, for the betterment of mankind, and to save multitudes of sanity, WAKE UP AND GET UP THE FREEKIN ROAD!  before some of us, bill laden, kid strickened, over taxed people start taking matters into our own hands !!

To those angry readers, now we can criticize Obama's policies & cover local issues too! Monroe County is revamping their responce to mass Cuban imigration! Fears Obama's plan to ease travel restrictions with Cuba might spur another huge wave of migrants to the keys worries residents & politicians. Could the 30,000 migrants who landed in the keys in 1994 be surpassed.

Don't fear, Obama will be calling all his loyal keys supporters to house & feed all our new guests. No taxpayer funds will be needed! In the spirit of change, Obama's consoretium of voters, business interests & overseas donaters will foot the huge cost of relocation. What's next? Reparations for African-Americans Bill # H.R.40. Establish a Commission Studying Reparation Proposals for African Americans. Examine slavery & discrimination in the US & recommend appropriate 'remedies'. This too will have local ties.

Marajuwanna is ok, but eating it is better for the pains and aches than smoking it. First off you don't smell like a junky or have the dizzies as bad, and it seems to heal deeper. Have a Brownie!

What happened to the Welfare idea of the mutants paying back MY MONEY after they use it to regain social stability and stand on their own two feet. That used to be the law!

(Diversified Services) Man those guy's subcontracting the electric work on Big Pine for Key's Energy sure know how to put in the "windshield time".

They have been done on my road for a couple of weeks yet they still manage to show up in about 3 big trucks & pickups, put out all their little orange

cones then stand around and gab. Then they collect all their little orange cones after about 1/2 hour and all drive away, I'm sure their doing very

important stuff.

Ray Herr,Wow you must be very OLD to remember that, he also had a place on Bay Point and the FishNet in Marathon. Don.t get me started about "back in the good old days, I'll go on and on forever.Have a blesse day

A Midget in Texas went to the doctor .... ... because his testicles ached almost all the time. The doctor told him to stand on the examining table and drop his pants. The doc put one finger under his left testicle and told the midget to turn his head and cough (the usual method to check for a hernia). "Aha!" mumbled the doc and putting his  finger under the right testicle, he asked the midget to turn and cough again. "Aha!" said the doctor and reached for his surgical scissors.
Snip, snip, snip, snip on the right side; snip, snip, snip, snip, snip,  snip, snip, on the left side.
The midget was so scared he was afraid to look, but noted with
amazement that the snipping did not hurt The doctor then told the midget to get dressed and see if his testicles still ached.
The midget was absolutely delighted as he walked around the doc's office and discovered his testicles were no longer aching..
The midget replied, "Perfect Doc, and I didn't even feel it. What did you do?"
The doctor replied, "I cut two inches off the top of your cowboy boots.."

http://havanajournal.com/politics/entry/obama-expected-to-lift-cuba-travel-restrictions-in-may-in-key-west/

I am confident in the statement that "President Bush is no longer considered the worst President ever."

Why middle age women should not drink!! 

Planning Commissioners are not volunteer, they are paid positions. Has Cameron,. Windle, and Marston contributed to the loss of Mobile Home Parks, the truly affordable housing.

Sweatin' With the Socialists. http://www.z24540.us/SweatinWithTheSocialists.html

Swift will not be paying anything toward the settlement.  He settled before the original trial for around 300 thousand dollars.   A little less than 8 million don't you think

I don't think the posts needed editing, contrary to some beliefs, but oh no!  No funny pictures for three days!

[Criticizing FHP] My brother is an FHP officer and our family is very proud of him. He has a very difficult job and faces death every day of the job.  He comes home and acts like "nothing happened today"  in front of his children and family. It is a job that I could never do.   He never speaks of the loony that he stopped doing 65 mph in a school zone or the individual who gets out with of the vehicle firing a gun just because he stopped him because the driver's tail light is out, or the death and cartilage he sees because of the drunk driver.  I only learn of the horrible dangerous he faces in court as I try to prosecute such cases.   I have traveled all over the United States and I cannot tell you the relief I feel after crossing the Florida state line and when I see that first FHP car.  Relief, home, someone keeping us safe from the drunk or drugged driver, the nuts on the road, someone always watching and willing to stop and help.  Florida citizens should be very proud and thankful for every FHP vehicle they past on the road!  If you are law abiding they are there to protect you: if you are there breaking the law we trust that they will get you off the road and make the unknowing residents safe.   Thank you FHP and God Bless everyone of you who choose this profession.  It is an honorable career and the public is forever indebted to you for protection of the roads we travel and cannot even image the danger that lurks before us!

Republicans'  Get a life!!!  You lost the election. GET OVER IT! I have never heard such vile, evil spewing, anti-American dripple of doom and despair as I have read on this blog.

Ed: Today, tomorrow and Monday will be an unadulterated version
Gadzooks! A dream come true. And me, without a thing to say!

If you are bothered by occasional or frequent constipation, repeat the following

phrase three times in succession when symptoms occur:

  "My financial and personal well being are totally in the hands of Barack Obama,

Joe Biden, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Tim Geithner, Rahm Emmanual, Barney Frank, and Chris Dodd.

If that doesn't scare the crap out of you, then you are probably destined to be

full of it for the rest of your life.

It is a pity when you dig up information about what is happening with our Government, our Schools, our Banks, our Health System and any other strategic item that may make or break our lives and send it on to YOUR FRIENDS, only to find out they have you on Block Sender, SPAM Sorter, or just delete your email without bothering to read it!  This seems to be the trend in America today. People are trying to spread the word and save our country but the VAST majority just doesn't give a damn. No wonder we are laughed at and scorned as losers by the rest of the world who see us as the lazy inept sheep we are turning into. Wake up America, we are being fed to the highest bidder. Do something NOW! Spread the word.

Let’s hope that the Joe Biden and his daughter are given a lot more respect than Sarah Palin and her family was given by a rapacious left wing media. Media reports say that Biden’s daughter, Ashley, was captured on video snorting several lines of cocaine. Ashley Biden has a previous arrest history. You can be sure that Joe Biden who is reported to be “a tireless crusader against drugs”, is horrified.  I trust that most Conservatives will not greet this news with sadistic glee, as did the left wingers in their nauseating and ongoing slash and burn crusade against Sarah Palin and her family.

I went with a few friends to the first day opening of the new Tiki bar restaurant by the Seven Mile Bridge.  I do realize that it was the first day and there are always bugs to be worked out.  However, the problems were so onerous that I along with my friends will not be going back for quite some time.  All of us ordered cheese burgers of different well nesses from medium rare to medium.  All were served so over burnt that none of us could choke down more than a few bites.  That is the first time in forty five years that I have left a burger unfinished.  I tried the lobster bisque it tasted like lumpy salty Velveeta.  When the waitress asked us how it we told her and she was completely indifferent.  We then asked to talk to the manager.  We were told that he would be sent over, we waited about fifteen minutes, he could not be bothered to show up.  We paid our bill, left a too generous tip for the waitress and just wont be going back, and will make sure our friends know what to expect.   

Per the on-going reefer debate:  And then there are those antique moralists who are addicted to their ignorance and wouldn't know THAT if it bit them in their butts! 

Throw those feetless fish back in the Atlantic.  

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Saturday March 28, 2009

[The Brown Shirts Are Coming

OK, so what do we do.  Maybe instead of protesting the war in Iraq, we should all stand at the light intersection of Big Pine and protest OBAMA’s plan for AMERICA!  Let’s go people, lets stand together.  Let’s do something that might make a difference for our children, our country.  I know I am not the only one who thinks this way.  I bet a lot of the people that voted for OBAMA are now thinking twice.  All I here from people when I mention any of this is “ it will never happen in America”  WAKE UP!!!!!!!  Look at what happened to CUBA with Castro.  Obama talks good shit, he tells you what you want to hear.  If we don’t do something soon, it might be too late.  I don’t know about the rest of you, but I kinda like the America I was raised in.  I don’t need the GOV. telling me when and where I can take a shit. 

Does anybody remember George W. Bush?  Lotsa folks just know that he was one of our worst Presidents….ever. Those folks complained that one of his biggest “blunders” was ballooning  our national debt.  Plenty of partisans  got sunburned tongues from bitching about it! Obama’s first year budget doubles Bush’s. Obama’s deficit quadruples Bush’s. Obama’s public debt doubles Bush’s. All of this is happening in only a couple of months. Bush had 6 years of Republican control.  Obama promises to spend more than all of the previous 43 Presidents…combined. But now His O-ness giggles and grins on TV shows while our economy burns. He calls it “gallows humor”. Are you amused?

Think about this: Let’s say that you really don’t care one way or another about this Socialized medicine controversy because you already have insurance that you pay for, or because your boss provides (fully or partially) your health coverage. Or maybe you're one of the many millions of people who are happy with our system.  Get ready because under the Obama scheme, your current health insurance premiums will skyrocket.  Your boss-provided health insurance will be considered as income and would be taxed. And, even though you already pay for your own coverage, you will pay additional taxes to support Obama's socialized medicine. That, my friends, is the truth about the pernicious falsehood of Obama’s promised middle class tax decreases.

Monroe Youth Challenge Program lead 29 young people to the PeaceJam Conference at Florida State University March 20 -22. After presenting their service learning projects to 300 fellow students from Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, they met with the 1976 Nobel Peace Prize winner Betty Williams who not only served as the keynote speaker but worked one-on-one with the students throughout the conference.

Students from Coral Shores High School, Island Christian School, Marathon High School, Key West High School, and Champion Prep Academy attended the conference as youth leaders with MYCP who have studied the PeaceJam curriculum and initiated acts of peace over the last few months.

In all, there are three groups of students county-wide who meet on a regular basis after school, during lunch, or on the weekend to study and take action on the top 10 issues of peace for the world as identified by the Nobel laureates. To get a student involved, contact MYCP Director Sunny Booker at (305) 293-1400 ext. 53319 or Sunny.Booker@keysschools.com.

Monroe Youth Challenge Program is a project of the Monroe County Education Foundation to foster acceptance, respect, and success in the youth of Monroe County. For more information visit www.monroe.k12.fl.us/mycp.

FKAA Executive Director Jim Reynolds did NOT ask for or receive a raise with his new contract, despite today’s newspaper article.  Colleen Tagle FKAA Customer Service and Public Information Director ctagle@fkaa.com 

NASA Photo http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_1314.html

I really enjoy the headline banners of local sites when you can include the name of what we're seeing.  Someday I hope to see them all in person, those publicly accessible.  I wouldn't make a good island resident, too fond of dry land, but I sure do like to visit.

the Project Management Dept. ( formerly Engineering), the Architect of the project, the  Structural Engineer of the project, as well as the Building Dept. code inspector. All competent, experienced, and dedicated people that are there to protect the County tax payer. I think they do a darn good job.

[County Construction Managers. I think they do a darn good job.] Well, do you now? Interesting. And, were they doing a darn good job when: the Freeman Justice Center is late and over budget; the Key Largo Govt Center came in 2.5 million over budget (even after many of the planned features were canceled); the Key West Airport is late and over budget, and somebody died; a grand jury found the head of the Engineering Dept incompetent; and this is just the most recent short list ...

ps - but thanks anyway for the county employee rah-rah shout out.

What Can $150k Buy in Real Estate Around the World?

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[Obama Spending] Mobs with pitchforks ] Could be a move to bankrupture the US of A and incite riots, then declare Martial Law, then it's all over but the BBQ!

[Obama’s approval rating to 48%. Half of America already disapproves of him] Some think Obamanation is giving away THEIR money to the unclean and the undeserving, but in reality the Fed has NO MONEY, it just prints dead Presidents without anything to back it. This trick has been used in many countries to make the people think their government is failing so a new regime can take power. Invest in Winchester and Remington Stocks!! 

[tourist-geared business] I just wonder how long a tourist geared business would last in the KEYS if it was made to sell ONLY good stuff Made In The USA, instead of all that imported useless novelty crap?

hello i just noticed all the postings about marijuana; can you post this, lets see if interest pops up?
Anyone wanna sign up and march for Key West?? http://www.globalmarijuanamarch.org/

You gotta love all those stoners who write in about the goodness of marijuana and the evils of alcohol. Most of these people use both and chain smoke on top of that. They wouldn't acknowledge an addiction if it bit them on the butt. 

KeysGroupRides@GMail.Com 305-394-2599.  Saturday March 28th 3:00 Take Off Key West I-Hop, 4:30 Take Off Parrotdise 183 Barry Avenue, Little Torch Key, 5:30 Take Off Key Fisheries 3502 Gulf View Avenue, Marathon, 6:30 Arrive Paradise Pub Key Largo (Right Past The Arbys) Please top your tanks and be ready to roll. Leather-Up for Photo Opps. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erpkyD7SMfw

More bar wisdom. "There is no worse feeling then when your children realize you're an idiot."

[Ahrgh, I think I'll commit suicide over this nitwitted statement.] You mean like the statement that "bush was the best president ever."

I understand that a number of state's are passing into law drug testing for folks who receive welfare payments.The court case makes it very clear that the money is being given in hopes the person  becomes employed or retrained for a new job.It goes on to make it very clear that most employer's will ask for and get a drug test before giving you a job.It then points out that until we get these folks off drugs they will not be able to be re-employed.It all so state's that most of the folks that are working and giving money to the welfare programs have to be or are on call for drug testing and the very least we can do is make sure that they folks we are helping are ...Clean.  It makes perfect sense to me, what do ya think.

[Conch & Stein] I remember it way back when it was just the bar portion of the building with a kitchen. It was owned by a man called Ray Herr & called The Baltimore Oyster House. It will be sorely missed.

The current Planning Commission contains members who have volunteered their time and contributed to the community. Thank you.

So the City of Key West has agreed to pay $8 million for its complicity in maintaining the monopoly of the Conch Tour Train.  I wonder how much Ed Swift is going to chip in?

Pelsoi- Baxter. Sorry and A-men!

[Conch & Stein)  Progress is  coming?  I sure hope so. That shack has been vacant and sitting there an eye sore for years.  It has been closed more than open over the past ten years that I've been here and the food was terrible.  Now, when do we progress to a free open market competition with a Walgreens and Publix?  I'm tired of Big Pine being the arm pit of the keys.

hot news item, just on fox news 6pm today ..............microsoft says beware of april 1st worm that will turn to major virus called "infostealer".......company asking for help to fix, offering $250k bounty for finding inventor........says worm may already be in some pc's, waiting for apr 1 to go virus.........i have not checked with snopes, but just saw same story on nbc news also...........

I thought you might find the following article from snopes.com interesting: http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/conficker.asp..................SNOPE

correction!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!--------april 1 worm's name is- - -conflicker------sorry about that error

My name is Little Johnny Paper and I live down here by the sea, in a land called the Florida Keys.  I will not give up my friend Puff the Magic Dragon until they pry him from my cold, dead, clenching fingers!

So here's my message to all those old-school morality-peddlers that are so worried about other people puffing that deadly narcotic, marijuana----"Go Blow"!   

Muted Conservative Kudos to Obama for his decision to adopt most of the Bush plan in Afghanistan. He could earn major Kudos if he would only commit enough troops to do the job, and provide them with the munitions, materiel, and rules of engagement they need to do their job.

Here-here!    I thoroughly enjoyed the post entitled Acevedo Avarice.  I remember the case of the man who was caught stealing from the parking meters in Key West.  I also recall being incredulous when I learned of the (so-called) sentence he received.  It was a joke and a slap in the face of the average law-abiding citizens who work hard and live honest here every day.

I would tend to agree that if the Acevedo folk and others are convicted of grand theft, they could possibly get away with the same kind of punishment as the former Public Works guy did.   Of course in the context of this subject matter, "punishment", would hardly be the proper term to be applied.  If and when such facts of the theft from our children are proven in a court of law, and the culprit(s) are found guilty, I would hope that the good and decent people of Monroe County would not allow the same farce, that passed for justice in the meter bandit's case, to be repeated.   

If an eventual verdict of a jury is "guilty" in the Acevedo case, put the heartless bum(s) where they belong--in prison.  It is way past due to restore some credibility to public service in these Florida Keys.   That's my position and I'm sticking to it.  

As I looked around, a number of Sheriff cars were scattered around with all the deputies out of their cars looking at me, Whoa! I've been stopped many times, but this was really different. It turns out someone with the same type truck committed a fire arms crime. When the trooper told me that my heart sank.

He didn't know if I had a gun or not, yet was respectful, courteous & polite. My only regret was I never got his name & wrote a letter to the FHP explaining how professional this trooper acted. If you're out there sir, I'm sorry I never did what I should have done. After watching the Calf. story where police were gunned down at a traffic stop, I thought of that day & that trooper.

Law enforcement risk their lives everyday & we should appreciate them much more than we do. The dead shooter is a now hero & protesters are in the streets. Sharpton & Jackson never condemned this shooting. A**hole racists are so damn predictable!

(Doctor Paul is moving to Big Pine Key!) That's the best news I have had this year. Now I never have to go to Key West again!

Remember when the 2nd leading republican in the world Vice president Dick Cheney told us all "deficits dont matter its all only on paper anyhow"?

Now another partys leader is President and all of a sudden it matters again.

How convenient.And transparent.

What 1 Trillion Dollars Looks like in 100 Dollar Bills! This is how much our new government printed last week ... then loaned to themselves...

While we looked at AIG...?... But you will have to pay it back in REAL dollars.

The election is over. It is time to repair friendships with the other
party. Governor Sarah Palin is doing her part to do just that.

The rest of the world cannot understand how, after bitter election
campaigns, American politicians can kiss and make-up.

For instance, Gov. Palin has invited, to her great state of  Alaska ,
the men who defeated her, Barack Obama and Joe Biden.  She has set up a
moose hunting trip for their enjoyment and hired three prominent experts
in their field to assist them.

Dick Cheney will lead them on the hunt, Ted Kennedy will drive them back
to their cabins each evening, and Bill Clinton will entertain their
wives and daughters.

What a lady!  That Sarah is such a sport and thinks of everything!

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The election is over. It is time to repair friendships with the other party. Governor Sarah Palin is doing her part to do just that. The rest of the world cannot understand how, after bitter election campaigns, American politicians can kiss and make-up. For instance, Gov. Palin has invited, to her great state of Alaska , the men who defeated her, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. She has set up a moose hunting trip for their enjoyment and hired three prominent experts in their field to assist them. Dick Cheney will lead them on the hunt, Ted Kennedy will drive them back to their cabins each evening, and Bill Clinton will entertain their wives and daughters. What a lady! That Sarah is such a sport and thinks of everything!

Please allow me to respond to the factually incorrect information contained in your editorial concerning an emergency cease and desist� resolution placed on the County Commission agenda March 18th.

On Monday March 16th , the Navy switched its primary use to the runway that most adversely impacts our county residents. This action was taken contrary to the pleas from the community and with full knowledge of newly released documentation of serious health and safety affects of the noise from the F18 Superhornet.

Your editorial failed to mention that the resolution was placed on the Commission agenda in response to the affected homeowners associations'

emergency request for relief on Monday, March 16th .

I also saw no mention in your editorial of the responsibility the county commission has to the health and safety of the affected residents . The responsibility of the commission is to protect the affected residents when made aware of health and safety issues. I'm not sure that these health issues could not bring the county into a possible class action lawsuit for failure to make a declaration or plea to stop the injurious action.

Please keep in mind, while you may live in an area that is unaffected and are not asking for relief, there are many others in affected areas that are urgently requesting relief until the serious questions can be answered concerning health and safety.

Your editorial also failed to accurately portray the new 4-day rule, which I sponsored. Within the 4-day rule, there are and should be provisions for issues to be brought forth that cannot wait for another month. This was such an issue. Your editorial stated the purpose of the rule incorrectly. The rule's purpose is for any one single commissioner to be allowed to deny the addition of any add-on item. The intent of the rule is for the agenda item being added to have merit that is recognized by every single one of the collective body of five commissioners as either an emergency or an important time-sensitive matter. This was such an issue.

The County Commissioners, the Navy, community groups, as well the media, were provided a copy of the resolution and reference material on Tuesday, prior to the meeting. All five commissioners approved that the resolution should be added to the agenda. All five commissioners apparently felt the item merited their support, added a request for a workshop within 14 days and passed the resolution unanimously .

In this case, the facts have been weighed by county staff, by county attorneys, and by individuals and homeowners associations affected by the jet training. Former military officers as well as experts with no financial interest in this matter have also expressed their concern. It seems all have come to the same conclusion. Your conclusion differs.

How to hold a beer while riding a motorcycle!

The Navy's Chief of Information (CHINFO) announced today that Naval Air Station Key West is the recipient of six CHINFO Merit Awards for 2008.

CHINFO Merit Awards recognize exemplary achievements for Navy commands and individuals, around the world, in internal media print and broadcast products. The air station's newspaper, Southernmost Flyer, was honored, as were contributions by Public Affairs staff James E. Brooks, Trice Denny and Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (MC2) Rachel McMarr and Morale, Welfare and Recreation's Jolene Scholl. NAS Key West won awards in the following categories: 

Tabloid Format Newspaper Honorable Mention: Southernmost Flyer

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[Kudos] I would like to congratulate the homeowners on Constitution Ave in Pine Channel Estates. There has been some real effort into cleaning up and making the appearance of the homes and properties look great.  Constitution Ave also has the most pristine canal in all of Pine Channel Estates and the folks who own homes there should be proud to own a home on that street.  Keep up the good work!  

[Southern Hospitality] I remember the Keys from way back before they replaced the bridges. Then people from all over started moving in telling us how we were doing it wrong. Now the Keys are just a melting pot of rudeness from all over the country.

[Obama Spending] Mobs with pitchforks are trying to impale everyone who worked for AIG, but get this. Ultra left winger George Soros, multi-gazillionaire, Obama’s sugar daddy, and funder of scores of ultra left organizations owns and runs a hedge fund named Quantum Investment. From 2007-2008 he personally made $3 billion from it. This year, in this fiscal fire pit, he’s made $1.1 billion, so far. This guy knows the system and knows the ropes; he’s a historic mover and shaker.  This guy is closer to Obama than his Blackberry. He is/has been one of the Obama inner circle advisors. 

Given that, why did it take so damned long for Obama to come up with a plan, and why does his plan have no requirement for cutting expenses. It’s only requirements are to borrow and spend and spend and spend. Perhaps the idea is to prolong the mess so that more and more of the Obama socialization in place. In a recent interview a happy and smiling George Soros said “I’m having a very good crisis.” Soros continues to make billions while you and I eat (fill in the blank). Rahm Emanuel, (O’s Chief Of Staff) was quoted “never let a good crisis go to waste”.

Winn Dixie good news/bad news. They have cleared the aisle, except for a round table in front of the customer service counter.     All the fruit has to be kept at least a week before it is ripe enough to eat.

[Conch & Stein] It looks like they might be starting to demolish the old KD's building, do you want to bet they leave the sign up?  Too many memories of that place will go down in a dusty heap. Oh well, here's to progress.

In just 2 short months Obama’s approval rating has dropped from 83 pct to 48%. Half of America already disapproves of him, that's pretty shocking. I guess rushing thru the stimulus bill just to sneak in the million dollar bonuses to AIG was a bad move . “You betcha’”

Everybody loves me and especially loves my dog.  I really don't expect everybody too, but even though my dog and I aren't perfect they just love us and want to spend time with us.  Every once in a while there is a person who doesn't like me or my dog and they always end up being very bad people.

[The Horrors of Marijuana]  Even our illustrious new President managed to cow-tow to the politics of those antique Victorian Age Puritans in our midst.  "No", Obama replied, to the possibility of legalizing pot when asked by untold numbers of Americans in his on-line press conference.  No.  Let's keep reefer illegal.  Let’s continue to lock-up and plunder millions of Americans through the use of the U.S. legal system for the minor possession and use of the dreaded herb. What hypocrisy! God forbid that the mega-criminals that occupy Wall Street and the boardrooms of corporate America should have their feet held to the fires of criminal prosecution for crimes that make pot use pale in comparison.

We all know the evil dangers of marijuana.  Health and social concerns have clearly been articulated by those anti-herb types on this site.  Grow some feet and evolve, oh feetless fish! The time has come to allow some common sense to enter the debate over the pot issue.

There are fair questions that need addressed when it comes to the issues of the health concerns.  If it's a good thing to continue to forbid the use of this insidious weed, then let's also outlaw heart disease-inducing fast food, alcohol, poisonous tobacco products, Ritalin for school children, industrial toxic by-products that spew deadly filth into our skies, chemical poisoning of our farmlands, carbon monoxide exhausts from millions and millions of vehicles across our North American landscape.  Well, I could go on but why belabor the point. 

The issue of legalizing marijuana is not one that will be going away anytime soon.  In fact, it is an issue that will continue to work its way through the legislative process in more and more States. Count on it.  Roe vs Wade seemed to settle the issue whether American women are allowed to have the rightful say about what they do with their own bodies.  If someone likewise chooses to ingest a little herbal smoke into his lungs, it should not be any of the government's damn business.  Is anyone else sick and tired of government and its police minions engaging in all this phony "protect and serve" crap?  The system protects its own enthronement and serves only mammon. Let's face it, folks, it's all about money.  It's all about big money and the protection of those entrenched policies and practices that keep the master's coffers full.  I’ve got to go; have to roll a dubee!

Question: What do Monique and Randy Acevedo have in common with Bill and Hillary Clinton?

[Graffiti] This is for the road graffiti writers at Joel's memorial site.  What were you thinking?  Not only did you vandalize county property, you disrespected Joel's family. There is a better way to memorialize a deceased friend.  

I guess the construction at the Key West Airport is fine because nobody has commented on it.  If I had some pull I would have a re-inspection because the concrete work is so bad there may be another collapse. 

[Pimple Spotlight] Residents of Mansfield in central England have installed fluorescent pink lights normally used by dermatologists to show up pimples and acne blemishes in the latest example of using simple technology to break up loutish gatherings. Acne lights deter spotty teens

[Pelosi-Boxer] Don't you know sarcasm when you heart it? No one in the world believes that Barbara Boxer and Nancy Pelosi are any thing but the country's worst nightmares. Really no one is that stupid except the majority of the assholes in the districts from where they hail. 

Our next computer club meeting is coming up this Saturday, March 28, 10 am at the BPK library.  Everyone's welcome. Hope to see you there. Bulletin Board

[Pot Praise] Make the most of the hemp seed, sow it everywhere. ~President George Washington

One of the safest therapeutically active substances known to man is marijuana; it is far safer than many foods we commonly consume. ~Francis Young - American Federal Judge

The Constitution allows federal regulation of homegrown marijuana as interstate commerce.  Even if homegrown, given away free, within the State.  ~U.S. Justice John Paul Stevens - June 6, 2005

[Connected] The problem is that nobody anywhere has any belief that this big economic problem has anything to do with them personally, but we are all connected, like it or not.

[Shame] There is no such thing as shame in society anymore.

[Socialized Medicine] All polls that I’ve seen have a bias that favors single payer (socialized) health plans. Everyone wants something for “free”. No poll that I’ve seen asks about what impact on preference there would be if there was a drastic cut in medical costs. There has been a relentless propaganda campaign by socialized medicine supporters that poisons the polling well.  Nonetheless, a recent CBS poll found 57% of us are at least somewhat dissatisfied our healthcare system, but 77% of us are personally satisfied with the quality of our personal health care.  I’ll bet that you are one of the 77% whose big gripe is that medical care just costs too much. And I agree.

Yesterdays socialized health care proponent misses the point on the entire issue. Socialized medicine would be a huge negative for the quality of our current health care, it would cost everyone even more money, it would be mandatory; everyone would have to support it in higher taxes. The feds regulated Fannie, Freddie, AIG, and the whole freaking fiscal industry, did that prevent the crises? Do you really want folks like Mrs Acevedo running your health care? Obama is a politician who will ultimately fail because of polling. Socialized medicine is a rotten idea even if 60%, 75%, or .03% support it. It’s a folly, Obama is as wrong on this as the voters were who voted for Prohibition.

[Turn on your lights in protest of the Nanny Government]  Saturday, between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m., I am going to make this place look like an airport runway. Turn on your lights to protest this insane "sky is falling mentality" to keep you in your place.  At least I have the right to believe thousands of scientists who say the Global Warming saga is not even based on scientific truths.  The money that this is going to cost utilities will be passed on to us for absolutely nothing and we will soon be shivering in the snow to get away from the huge increases in producing electricity let alone the extra taxes on gasoline, diesel and oil.  Today Obama talked about an electric meter, the government will install in your house, that would tell you (nanny state again) when you are using too much electricity.  When he switches the electric off using this same meter and you are hiding in the house shivering remember we warned you.     

[Car taking pictures on Big Pine Key] Why didn't you just go out and ask them. I have no problem confronting a strange vehicle creeping in my neighborhood. At least then they know someone is watching them.

It looks like somebody pissed off his girlfriend

[Acevedo's Avarice] Remember when Greedy Gilbert (and his family Gang), the once head of Key West's Public Works Department got busted red-handed robbing the city's parking meters for over $200,000?  Remember what he and his family's punishment was for such grand and blatant theft?  Well, I'm sure the minor bruises they received on their wrists from the Keystone Court system have long since healed by now.  So, don't be surprised if the Acevedo Gang receives a similar thrashing in this latest tale of land piracy in the Florida Keys.

No doubt the Bubba Boys of Monroe County, called lawyers, are already hard at work doing their utmost to see that Monied Monique and Rapacious Randy get a good deal. In the words of the late Lenny Bruce: "In the Halls of Justice, justice is in the halls"

"No child left behind", you say?  More like Every child gets it in the behind. Screwed at the hands of their public servants. Shameful and then some!

Pole Dancing Bear—really! Get down on it. pole_dance.flv video by ArcticCobra - Photobucket

The creeps that want to make money by destroying the Keys are the same blood suckers that create Levittown's and other breeding farms and resorts for pure profit. They could care less for you, for Paradise, for anything except their wallets. It's the same all over the world, greed is not good!

The White House website called "Open for Questions." Here's how it works -- President Obama is inviting everyone to ask a question about the economy and to rate other questions up or down. On Thursday morning, the President will conduct an online town hall on the economy and answer some of the most popular questions live. Watch a video of the President explaining this new feature and be a part of it now. "Open for Questions" is an opportunity to open up the White House to all Americans.

It's an experiment designed to encourage transparency and accountability by giving you a direct line to the White House. This first round will deal with the economy. Americans deserve to know what their government is doing to get our economy back on track. But it's up to you to participate and make this experiment a success. Join the discussion now: http://www.whitehouse.gov/OpenForQuestions/

Thanks, and remember to check back Thursday to watch the President answer some of your questions live.

[It's a good thing we have Congresspeople like Barbara Boxer and Nancy Pelosi who understand what is going on] Ahrgh, I think I'll commit suicide over this nitwitted statement. It is a joke, right? God save the inept!

Redneck Chandelier

[The Brown Shirts Are Coming] Has anyone who reads this site given any thought as to what’s been happening to our country for the last 2 months? We’ve seen the nationalization of at least two huge automakers. We’ve witnessed the nationalization of major mega banks. We’ve witnessed the nationalization of several of our biggest and most powerful financial institutions. We’ve sat quietly by and even voted to fund these seizures. Every single one of these seized business had been operating under Federal regulation and scrutiny for years prior to their business failures. Still they failed and we took them over. Now The Obama wants to go even further in seizing power and nationalizing business and industry.  He wants to get the power to seize any large business that “seems” to be in danger of faltering, if that falter “might” endanger the “health” of our economy.  He wants the power to set salaries in seized business and to dictate business practices.

Obama is also pushing for the immediate implementation of his campaign promised Civilian National Security Force (CNSF). Remember he wanted his own personal security force that would have the equal budget and authority of the military. That force to be deployed as he saw fit. It’s passed the House and has a proposed opening budget of $6 Billion. It’s planned to start up in schools and “camps” to “educate” our youth on the importance of service to the government. Good Lord, where are these people trying to lead us? Please take the time to read up on Germany in the 1920’s.

[Rat Piss] Roach poop, bird droppings, human excrement, they all wind up on cans and bottles. Take a trip to a chicken farm, a meat plant a soup company, candy factories, anywhere food is bugs, rats, and other nice little pets go. Don't kid yourself, wash the can!

Check out the following website for news on Randy and Monique Acevedo.  Conch Pride--don’t leave home without it! www.peytonwolcott.com

Winn Dixie warning- don't try to get your free milk coupon with the purchase of 3 Kellogg cereals.  I did buy 4 boxes of Kellogg cereal this morning, 1 on sale and 3 regular price. Didn't buy any milk, and didn't get a printed coupon. I went up to the desk and inquired about it.  Another lady was complaining about the same thing, but she bought all on sale Kellogg cereals. She got a rain check, whereas I got nothing, because I bought full price cereal, not sale priced cereal, even though the flyer clearly states "Participating products: All Kellogg's Cereals qualify for free milk offer. Only featured items are on sale for $1.99. Sale price good 3/25/09-3/13/09"

 
When the pricing manager came up she said that contrary to the flyer and the sale signage in the aisle, only the sale items were qualified for the free milk. (too bad for us; she didn't care what it said in the aisle or in the flyer.) She didn't listen and just walked away. I hope they change it this week, but it really isn't right, I mean doesn't "All  Kellogg’s cereals qualify" actually mean that they all qualify?

How about posting items of local interest not the political jargon of redneck lunatics? (Ed; Sure, how about you send them in or quit complaining.)

[Port Pine Heights flag at half mast] To all inquiring minds, The Big Pine Key crash victim and his family have been full time residents in Port Pine Heights for 19 years.  A courtesy to the family was acknowledged. 

[Perception Test] do you still believe eye witnesses? Video

[Keys Hospitality] I wish you and your wife all the best in your tourist-geared business, maybe our paths have even crossed. It’s funny how five cars can be a traffic jam in BPK. No matter when you’re on vacation. My wife and I love the Lower Keys, that’s why we keep coming back. The surliest people from the Keys we’ve ever come across have only been on this forum--not the actual people we meet face to face. Except for the woman who runs Baby’s Coffee. She always seems pissed, but she makes a good cup of Joe.

Here’s this snowbird’s short list of a few BPK highlights. Remember this is very off the top of my head and incomplete: the weekend Flea Market, the peaceful walk down Long Beach Road (good for deer watching), the CVS (best drugstore chain in the world), the Big Pine Diner, The Cracked Egg Café. And I haven’t even got to the Winn-Dixie plaza. Would I prefer a Publix? Sure. But we’re in that Winn Dixie every other day when we’re on vacation and it’s not nearly as bad as some people say. The Bagel Island Café, China Garden is a good value and there’s always a bargain to be had at the Bealls Outlet.  

There is one store we visited off the highway that was nothing more than a head shop with some fruit and veggies and incredibly dusty sex gag gifts. I don’t want to mention the name for fear that bikers will stalk me. You locals will know what I’m talking about.    

The current Planning Commission contains members who have contributed to all our current problems.

The Masked Meow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofrSio_jZO0

[Quick to Criticize FHP about crash victims] You must have a problem with the FHP, so first get your facts straight.  Kyle runs off Key Deer Blvd, not Big Pine. Second, the victim was traveling west not east, I know its confusing, but just to set the record straight, okay?

[Bad Pot] There’s something intrinsically stupid and stoner-like about any marijuana advocate who brings alcohol into the equation of his/her own drug use. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t concede that alcohol is one of the most powerful legal drugs around. Of course it’s mind altering. But here’s the part you guys and your bongs never cop to … because that would take the fun out of it. Marijuana is not harmless. Inhaling hot smoke into your lungs is dangerous. And here are some of the findings of recent non-governmental studies:

Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have reported that men who frequently smoke marijuana may have an increased risk of developing non-seminoma testicular cancer. The details of this study appeared in the March 15, 2009 issue of Cancer.

Young men who are impulsive thrill-seekers are more likely to admit to driving while high on marijuana, Canadian researchers report. Men who drove under the influence of cannabis were also more likely to report certain risky driving behaviors, and tend to get in more accidents, Drs. Isabelle Richer and Jacques Bergeron of the University of Montreal say.

And for all of you self-righteous doobie dabblers who don’t believe potheads go to rehab. I don’t take any delight in saying you’re wrong. I know this turf fairly well. Of course alcoholics, cokeheads, meth cases and junkies make up the majority of people in rehabs, but potheads are not uncommon, especially these days with the extra strength hydroponic out there. Here’s another fascinating fact; about a third of any rehab stream is made up of healthcare professionals, doctors, dentists, nurses, veterinarians and pharmacists.

Try to get this through your clouded heads. Just because one dangerous substance is legal (alcohol) does that really seem like a good reason to legalize yet another? Should we make cocaine legal? Overdoses are fairly rare. Heart attacks on the other hand…

[Boxer and Pelosi]  Please take your socialist bleeding ass back to California because you surely don't fit in here.

The new BPK fire station is looking great as long as the rebar was laid in there straight and true to give at least a 2 inch coverage between the rebar and the surface instead of the usual "Whatever" Redneck coverage.  I hope the concrete was at least a 5 bag mix.

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[The Plot Can’t Get Any Thicker] School Board member Andy Dick is asking what Mrs Acvedeo did with the $250,000 Federal grant money that was supposed to help poor families get their children ready for school.

[Southern Hospitality] Locals, you have no idea how to show true Southern hospitality.  I live and worked and raised all my children in the Keys.  We moved to the Keys in 1972 and truly loved everything there; the water, the sunsets, our friends, our neighbors, the service people we came in contact with, our children's teachers, our mailman, you name it and we were in heaven. 

Beginning in the 90's we started noticing a difference in the attitude of the people that live in the Keys.  Almost an I am better then you attitude and I have been here longer so I am entitled to more then the tourist who come here to enjoy our lovely islands and perhaps move here eventually. 

The service people can be rude and care less if they are helpful.  The last time I was in Key West, I went into the K-Mart, and I asked if they had a particular item.  The young lady I asked, very rudely shook her head no and walked the other way. Well thank you dear. Sorry I disturbed you.

When it came time to retire two years ago, we decided that the Keys were no longer our Heaven on earth.  We have since sold our home and moved about as far north in Florida that is possible.  We are so impressed with the genuine friendliness of the people here and how easily they have accepted us as their neighbor.  I wish I had known how different life was in this section of the world.  We would have moved sooner.

We do miss the water and our friends, but then the highway does go two ways and we do return for short visits.  Please try not to be so ugly to each other and to the tourists. Stop complaining about Winn Dixie, the jet noise on Big Coppitt and the traffic that comes with the tourist.   Someday the Keys could actually be Heaven on Earth again!

Former Commissioner Dixie Spehar is in trouble for not telling the public that her campaign website was hers. In order to deceive the voters she put a disclaimer on the site that said it was not affiliated with her election campaign. Tsk, tsk!

The Planning Commission provides a system of check and balance to that of the BOCC.  The Planning Commission weighs in on proposed agenda items, building regulations, comp plan items and various land use regulations, etc. before these proceed to the Commissioners.  The Planning Commissioners are not there to rubber stamp Commissioners agenda items; and in spite of unanimous opinions of the Planning Commission, (and the will of the people) the BOCC still does what it wants.

Of the five seated Planning Commissioners, do you know that there is only one who has never received a phone call, or had a conversation with his Commission since his appointment to the Planning Commission?

IF there should be any changes to the Planning Commission, it should be that they too shall be elected, making them truly independent of the BOCC and their influence.

[The Captain Wars] I made the call. The information I got was Captain Robert Bosic was the captain of a boat that sunk on Looe Key Reef recently and there is an ongoing investigation. They would give no other information. Anyone can call the Coast Guard to confirm this. Coast Guard sector Key West, 305-292-8700 Lt. David Ambos.

[Three Thoughts] 1. The new navy jets are louder than previous ones and the residents were already living there when Navy has recently changed the flight paths. 2. I quit smoking pot after 25 years of smoking, and had no withdrawal or negative effects. I'm also surprised that I don't have any more motivation now that I've quit. 3. The poster that said 04:05:06am 07/08/09 would never happen again. What about 04:05:06 pm on 07/08/09?

[BP Fire Station] The fire station just like the airport and other capital contracts are poorly managed from the start. All County contracts should be written by the County Attorney's Office by an attorney with expertise in the field. Most County contracts I've seen indicate that, yes, the County prefers to let non-county attorneys to write the contract and then the County attorney just rubber stamps it. What a shame and what do the County attorneys really do to protect the county from bad financial management?

Everything in the county seems so reactive. Once the contract is signed and work begins, the county cuts jobs and no one is responsible for seeing that the job gets done right. If there is county supervision, he’s usually unqualified for the job. Then panic sets in and the Board states "get it done" and whichever employee gets stuck with the impossible task of making a purse out of a sow's ear will accept any work, shoddy or not, just so he or she doesn't lose their job. 

If the County does not have time to negotiate, draft the contract, and oversee the performance of the contract, including collecting for shoddy work and delay damages, then just don't start the project at all.  Sometimes nothing is better than being saddled with a white elephant that doesn't work but the taxpayer continues to pay for it over and over in repairs and maintenance.  It all starts with competent contract drafting and the proper staff to supervise a job - both apparently lacking in Monroe County.

[Jet Noise] What part of these people did not move into the loud noise and crash zones don't you understand or refuse to understand?  The loud noises and crash zones moved in on these citizens’ neighborhood when the AICUZ was changed.  This Commission is one of the best we have had in over 8 years; don't you think?

[Refer Mad (ness)] Chill out Dude. Crime in the streets? The only crime pot causes is the criminal act of possessing it. So, by your "pot logic" anything that is not harmless to humans should be illegal? This would include un-protected sex, Dunkin Donuts, beer and cigarettes, etc. Yeah my fat cells are loaded with THC--big deal. Pot is stronger today by design. I can inhale one drag for the same buzz I used to get from smoking a whole lid of Columbian Gold. I propose that I ingest less carcinogens and carbon dioxide because of this. The pot today is much healthier for you than it was back in the day. Are cigarettes healthier today than twenty years ago? I didn’t think so and they’re still legal.

[Planning Commission] The Board of County Commission inherited Jim Cameron, Donna Windle and John Marston thanks to former BOCC members Dixie Spehar and Sonny McCoy. Some of our present BOCC members have not appointed their choices, the rules the former BOCC members Spehar, and McCoy made with the other member of “The Gang of Three” still stand and these Planning Commissions are the leftovers.  Some items that the Planning Commission passes do not go before the BOCC either.  The buck stops on these issues with the Planning Commission.  I think when our newly elected BOCC members do pick their choices, or change the LDR’s back to what they were then we will have a good Planning Commission.

[Honest People] Thanks to whoever turned in my 36 yr. old niece's wallet intact to CVS management on Sunday morning. She needed the I.D. the next day in order to fly back north. She was so happy and appreciative. 

[Opossum Arrest] A Tavernier man was arrested for drowning an opossum the exotic pest. Why?

[Wish List] Terrorism, national defense, the economy, health care, and global warming are the priorities our country should deal with, in that order.

Welcome to Obama’s World. Obama is looking more and more like Castro or Chavez. The Obama wants the power to seize businesses. Chavez and Castro have the power to seize businesses. Obama says that if his administration decides that a business might fail and in so doing might damage the economy, then Obama must have the power to seize it.

How is it possible that an American President can even think of such a thing?  How is it possible that our media are not in screaming in protest? In less than 70 days we’ve seen absolutely unprecedented attacks on our fundamentals.  I’m deeply concerned that we’re witnessing the American Armageddon.  Those patriots who are sponsoring the “Tea Parties” all over the US are on the right track. I hope the movement gets going here.

[Snopes] Did you know that the husband and wife team who run Snopes.com live and operate out of their double-wide trailer on the outskirts LA, CA?

[Visitor View] Who do I think I am? I know who I am. I’m the guy that’s come down to BPK with his wife four winters in a row.  The issues I raised are the same issues I’ve seen in your newspaper editorials each and every time--a preponderance of lousy service and bad manners. Not every time, but a lot of the time.

My wife and I keep coming back for the weather and the wildlife and to renew acquaintances with some of the good people we’ve met who understand the tourism business is more than separating people from their money. It’s doing it in such a way that the tourists want to return when they find something of value. I can also hand out a compliment like I did to the BPK Winn-Dixie, everyone in this forum was dumping on last month.

I’m the guy who makes a sizable annual donation for the preservation of Key Deer.  And I’m the guy who can compose a sentence. The guy who knows the word you were looking for wasn’t “laud” but “lord”. I don’t wish to “laud” anything over anyone. I’m also intelligent enough to know what a real friend is. A friend is an innkeeper or guide who’s moved on to another state, another city or another job and still keeps in contact when there is nothing to be gained monetarily. Believe me, I have no wish to own you. We have enough of “you” where I come from.

[Bi-sexual Man] I found out a few years ago after getting divorced that I was buy-sexual. I always prefer to buy my sex. It's the best way.

[New Monument] I had never heard of this before receiving it.  I wonder why the press didn’t report it? Is it really there? The "Tear Drop" made and installed by the Russians to honor those who died in 9/11 and a statement against terrorism.  It is very impressive.  The tear drop is aligned with the Statue of Liberty. It’s a gift from the people of Russia and a monument to the struggle against world terrorism by artist Zurab Tesereteii. The walkway is made of stones. Names of the persons killed on 9/11 are inscribed on the base like the Vietnam Memorial wall. It is down in the shipping yards across from "The Lady.”
   

[Approval Rating] Zogby revealed yesterday that Obama’s approval rating has dropped to 49% and that 47% of Americans think that America is heading in the wrong direction vs. 45% who think it’s heading in the right direction. Those numbers and the trend are catastrophic for the Obama admin so early in his term. Maybe, just maybe, we may be regaining some sanity.

[Taking photos of houses in Pine Channel Estates] I can’t say for sure but it could be the cops or a private Investigator. But it sounds more like they could be taking panoramic pictures for Google Street View or a similar web service that is the latest rage on the net. Visit your childhood home from the comfort of your computer. That kind of thing.

[Wives could receive letters when their husbands are arrested for soliciting prostitutes] Is this to help their marriage by letting the wives know they aren’t doing their old man justice?

[Leasing Women]  It's always been said that if it Flies, Floats, or F**ks it's cheaper to rent than to buy.  I can tell you from first hand experience that I have made all three mistakes. 

[Recreational Drugs] Pot and any drug including most medicine are mind-altering substances. Anyone who thinks it is cool to not be in total control of their thoughts and actions is the reason they named the stuff dope! What you do to your own body and in your own pad is your business; until it starts costing others money, time and grief.

[Three Thoughts]
First of all I think Deer is a play on words, just try and get past it.
Second of all, one of the funniest part of reading the Arrest Log is laughing at the spelling mistakes (example Symonten St)
Thirdly, I celebrate "420" every day and my lungs, brains and employment is all good. Peace out Big Pine!

4no000A working replica of Noah's Ark opened In Schagen, Netherlands. The massive central door in the side of Noah's Ark was opened to the first crowd of curious townsfolk to behold the wonder.  Of course, it's only a replica of the biblical Ark , built by Dutch Creationist  Johan Huibers as a testament to his faith in the literal truth of The Bible. The ark is 150 cubits long, 30 cubits high and 20 cubits wide.  That's two-thirds the length of a football field and as high as a three-story house. Life-size models of giraffes, elephants, lions, crocodiles, zebras, bison and other animals greet visitors as they arrive in the main hold.  A contractor by trade, Huibers built the Ark of cedar and pine. Biblical Scholars debate exactly what the wood used by Noah would have been. Huibers did the work mostly with his own hands, using modern tools and with occasional help from his son Roy.  Construction began in May 2005.  On the uncovered top deck - not quite ready in time for the opening - will come a petting zoo, with baby lambs and chickens, and goats, and one camel. Visitors on the first day were stunned.  'It's past comprehension', said Mary Louise Starosciak, who happened to be bicycling by with her husband while on vacation when they saw the ark looming over the local landscape. 'I knew the story of Noah, but I had no idea the boat would have been so big.' There is enough space near the keel for a 50-seat film theater where kids can watch a video that tells the story of Noah and his ark. Huibers, a Christian man, said he hopes the project will renew interest in Christianity in the Netherlands, were church going has fallen dramatically in the past 50 years. 

[Special Olympic] It was bowling not basketball! I guess you rode the small bus to school also.

[Is the Editor a "Deer" as in Keys Deer] Good grief Ed, the Darwin's are back, the Darwin's are back! Lock and load!

[When pole dancing goes bad] Why some things should be left to professionals. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYH97Xq6I_o

[Spell Check] The Sheriff’s tech just types in what the idiot who got arrested writes. The misspellings are funny.

[Michelle Obama Food Line] A homeless person with a camera phone, now that's priceless.

[Patriotic Retirement] There's about 40 million people over 50 in the work force. Pay them $1 million each severance with stipulations: They leave their jobs - forty million job openings - unemployment fixed.  They buy new American cars - forty million cars ordered - auto Industry fixed. They either buy a house or pay off their mortgage - housing crisis fixed.

[Mark Your Calendar] At five minutes and six seconds after 4 am on the 8th of July this year, the time and date will be 04:05:06 07/08/09. This will never happen again 

But at 6 minutes and seven seconds after 5 am on the 9th of August next year, the time and date will be 05:06:07 08/09/10. 

Because of "12" being the final month "14" has to be the last year 09:10:11 12/13/14

Square root day is more rare like 2/2/08, 3/3/09 or 4/4/16--There's not so many, and what do you do with 10/10? Is it 00 or 100?--What century?

[Obsession and compulsion regarding marijuana] I see that every day at my office with Starbucks and the need for someone to leave work and go get some for a group around 3pm (It's just way too much money to spend for coffee for me). Multiply times 5. It's a lot of pocket cash--gone. Bring your own, make your own, or like the roach coach in the morning get coffee for $1. That's a fair price. Isn't getting your caffeine fix everyday an "obsession and compulsion?" Don't even try to glorify some mind-altering substances over others as being more holy, or whatever justification you use. 

Bell Bottom Professor. I guess he wasn't the Nixon, tie wearing only, bomb the kids, person you wanted him to be. I bet your professor was a very smart person. Are you a medical doctor? You said that stuff stays in your fat cells for a long time. The famous NIDA study of 1972?  Have you seen the Texas-Mexico War lately? How many more people have to die before we decriminalize or legalize these substances?

You might be making money off throwing people in jail for having a powdery substance, or a green leafy substance on their person.

Where are you from? Who do you work for? We don't need people like you anymore. Find a real job! Good bye.

[Help Wanted: Spell checker for MCSO] Qualifications--must be able to spell Hibiscus, Cocoplum, Brass Monkey and the Caribbean Club. If you can't do that or look up a street name you are not familiar with, then do not bother to apply. We, the citizens of Monroe County pay you way too much money and benefits to get this as a result. Or maybe you are married to someone important like Acevedo. Let's have lunch at the Outlets in Florida City. Bring your Monroe County Issued Credit Card. There are some great textbooks for the "Class" you must buy.

[Never Drink Rat Urine] A woman went boating one Sunday in north Texas, taking with her some cans of coke which she put into the refrigerator of the boat.  On Monday she was taken to the hospital and placed in the intensive care unit. She died on Wednesday.  The autopsy concluded she died of leptospirosis. This was traced to the can of coke she drank from, not using a glass. Tests showed that the can was infected by dried rat urine and hence the disease leptospirosis. Rat urine contains toxic and deathly substances. 

It is highly recommended to thoroughly wash the upper part of all soda cans before drinking out of them. The cans are typically stocked in warehouses and transported straight to the shops without being cleaned.  A study at NYNU showed that the tops of soda cans are more contaminated than public toilets. They are full of germs and bacteria. So wash them with water before putting them to the mouth to avoid any kind of fatal accident.

Are firefighters and EMTs too fat to save lives? http://www.sciam.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=are-firefighters-and-emts-too-fat-t-2009-03-19&sc=CAT_HLTH_20090324

[BOCC micro-managing County Administrator] I understand that the Board hired Roman Gestsi because he could help them solve the wastewater problem and mandate. So far, the Board has shot down every suggestion that the County Administrator has made to get the wastewater project done on time and within a budget that was affordable to the residents.  It was the same Board’s negative response to each hiring recommendation that the County Administrator has proposed to date.  If the County Administrator gets fed up and resigns or, heaven forbid, he gets fired, it certainly will not be his failure or lack of performance, but the failure of the Board of County Commissioners for attempting to micro-manage an area where they don't have a clue.

The Board members think they know everything and must micro-manage every detail of which none of them have ever any real life work experience, education, or training. The Board would do well to shut up and follow the advise of the experts like the County Administrator who have lived and worked in the real world where performance is rewarded rather than criticized. The Board should make policy.  The County Administrator is definitely a step-up for the average county administrator and the Board should let him run the day-to-day management of the county instead of constantly sniping at him.   

Watch Scarlett Johansson eating popcorn.

[The Date will be 04:05:06 07/08/09. This will never happen again] What about in the years 3009, 4009, 5009, etc or do you know something about the future we don't?

Port Pine Heights flag at half mast?

[Potheads in Rehab] This guy doesn’t know very much does he? Go to rehab for pot and you’d get laughed out of the place. Alcohol in any form or strength is far worse than the best pot around.

This is reminiscent of Agent Orange use in Vietnam. Was nothing learned? Vietnam mentality in America? Tear down the wall, not build one. We must learn to play well with others and come together not run with scissors! Plans to Kill Plants Along US/Mexico Border Reminiscent of Agent Orange Use | CommonDreams.org

[Deer vs Dear] Are people really that stupid? Yes, and you can count yourself among them. If you are a regular reader you should know the proper salutation and if you a newbie then you need to shut your mouth and pay attention. Ed is a Deer and will kick your ass if you call him Dear.

[AIG] I listen to and watch the news daily. I am really disturbed by the rhetoric that is currently going on about AIG. I would like to offer my take on the whole thing. All of us have or still work for a living. We have to play by the rules or we will get fired. Those employees who did receive bonuses that they did not authorize themselves were playing by the rules. The real bad actors in this whole mess are the folks who authorized the bonuses. The Congress is the one who took out the wording from the TARP that would have eliminated or limited the bonuses. The Congress is the one who gave them the money and said nothing about how they should spend it till now. The Congress is the one who voted themselves a raise by not stopping an automatic raise.

If you are not a student of History, I would like to offer this up. In the early 30's Germany, as well as many other countries, were in an economic depression, I think unemployment was near 40%. Hitler was able to come to power by focusing people's frustration and helplessness on that segment of their society that seemed to be immune from the economic chaos, the Jews. The Russians were able to bring about another revolt by creating class envy, the workers against the aristocrats. Both movements were very successful in their initial phases and the people were very happy. We all know how they ended up.

The class envy leveled at the AIG executives is the beginning of the very same process. Just look at who is ginning up all his class envy (Congress) and they are the ones who started this whole thing.

[Young Fart] An eighth-grader from Lakeland, Fla was suspended from riding the school bus for three days after being accused of passing gas. The bus driver wrote on a misbehavior form that a 15-year-old teen passing gas on the bus Monday to make the other children laugh, creating a stench so bad that it was difficult to breathe. The bus driver handed the teen the suspension form the next day. Polk County school officials said there's no rule against flatulence, but there are rules against causing a disturbance on the bus. The teen said he wasn't the one passing gas.

Whether he did it or not, he might have gotten off easy. A 13-year-old student at a Stuart school was arrested in November after authorities said he broke wind in class.

Activists Cindy Sheehan emphasizes the need to keep pushing for peace. "We want Obama to end the War on Terror, I don't even care if he says we won." Activists Emphasize Need to Keep Pushing for Peace | CommonDreams.org

Landing on a pitching carrier deck videos parts 1 and 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gGMI8d3vLs  part one 10 minutes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0yj70QbBzg  part two 10 minutes.

[Stocks] Yesterday they went up 497 points on the Dow. That is to Obama's credit, so he says.

[Stocks] Today the stocks are down, that is all George W. Bush's fault, so Bama says. I mean Obama, I do not mean any offense to the fine folk from Alabama.

[The Ten Commandments.] After reading them for the first time completely, it would be a much better world if we dropped the word not out of every line, but after reconsidering, this is where we are already!

NY pot law clarification: possession of under 20 grams is a non-criminal summery offense (i.e. a small fine with no desk appearance. If the substance is actually lit then it is considered the criminal offense of Possession requiring a court appearance and small fine.

[Newspeak] Obama is now changing our language. Our worldwide conflict with terrorists committed to our destruction used to be called The War on Terror. It has been changed to the new politically correct term: Overseas Contingency. The seizure of a business by government used to be called nationalization, or socialization. It has been changed to the new politically correct term: Resolution.  The slaughter of a workers right to a secret ballot in unionizing a business used to be called union thuggery or strong arm tactics. It has been changed to the politically correct term Free choice.  Bush’s huge deficits used to be called unacceptable. Tripling those deficits in just 60 days is now called admirable.

[Captain Rich without the aka] I would first like to thank all of you for your positive reinforcement in phone calls, e-mails or text messaging and especially those of you who called me immediately with an update after Captain Rich called you. You know who you are and I am very blessed to have such a tremendous group of friends whether you are a business owner or employee or you work at Home Depot or Winn Dixie or anywhere in between.

I honestly think Captain Rich recognizes his error in judgment and you do not need to conduct any more research to crucify them. If you feel the need to do anything, just say a prayer for them. I have forgiven them and I ask all of you to do the same. I would like to say that I look forward to seeing all you in the restaurants, gym or on the dive/snorkel boat at the Looe Key Dive Center. I am hoping that this posting will reassure you that I am serious when I say thank you, thank you, thank you and you can all get back to your regular jobs which I am sure is something other than an investigative reporter.

[Potheads in Rehab] I’ve never heard of such a thing. That post was definitely from a person who’s never tried pot.

[Creditgate] The big question is why are we doing the math on this crap instead of putting our heads together and auditing these over-bloated corporations in lower Manhattan that screwed the pooch and the US. Get the numbers out there, make them public just like what will happen with the Acevedo theft. Yes, that's theft. ~rseipp@gmail.com

[Obama is in training] We don't need a President "in training." We need someone who really knows what is going on, and how to fix our economy. He's in way over his head. When are you people going to realize that our country is going to go bankrupt? Remember, he didn’t inherit AIG. 

[What have we learned in 2,063 years] The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance. ~Cicero 55 BC

Is horseradish made from horses?

So what is wrong with the Seven Mile Bridge that they’re closing it to repair?

[Vietnam 1966] Richard, my husband, never really talked a lot about his time in Vietnam other than that he had been shot by a sniper. However, he had a rather grainy 8 x 10 black and white photo he had taken at a USO show of Ann Margaret with Bob Hope in the background that was one of his treasures.  A few years ago, Ann Margaret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore.  Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo so he arrived at the bookstore at 12 o'clock for the 7:30 signing.  When I got there after work, the line went all the way around the bookstore, circled the parking lot and disappeared behind a parking garage. 

Before her appearance, bookstore employees announced  that she would sign only her book and no memorabilia would be permitted.  Richard was disappointed, but wanted to show her the photo and let her know how much those shows meant to lonely GI's so far from home.  Ann Margaret came out looking as beautiful as ever and, as second in line, it was soon Richard's turn. He presented the book for her signature and then took out the photo.  When he did, there were many shouts from the employees that she would not sign it. Richard said, "I understand. I just wanted her to see it."  She took one look at the photo, tears welled in her eyes and she said, "This is one of my gentlemen from Vietnam and I most certainly will sign his photo. I know what these men did for their country and I always have time for 'my gentlemen.'"  With that, she pulled Richard across the table and planted a big kiss on him.  She then made quite a to-do about the bravery of the young men she met over the years, how much she admired them, and how much she appreciated them.

There weren't too many dry eyes among those close enough to hear.  She then posed for pictures and acted as if he were the only one there.  Later at dinner, Richard was very quiet. When I asked if he'd like to talk about it, my big strong husband broke down in tears.  "That's the first time anyone ever thanked me for my time in the Army," he said.  That night was a turning point for him. He walked a little straighter and, for the first time in years, was proud to have been a Vet. I'll never forget Ann Margaret for her graciousness and how much that small act of kindness meant to my husband.

[Wikipedia: Florida Keys] Neat stuff, but it needs some help. That's why it is so cool. You can edit it. You can fix it. Hurricane Donna-1960? Dynamite Docks? Planter? Craig? The Nike missile site on Card Sound? It's not complete; it never will be, but anyone that is good at Florida Keys history can help fix it and it will get better everyday. www.wikipedia.com

[Stocks] Great news for all Americans. The stock market experienced a huge rise in value due to the efforts of our great President Obama!

[Maybe you should be arrested] That would be funny. Yeah, it probably would be funny, but would never happen because I don't drink and drive like some people. 

[Pot] The downside is that you will never be the boss!

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[Creditgate] Something very scary just occurred to me.  Before he was the superintendent, Randy Acevedo was the head of finance for the school district.

[Pot] What’s the downside? Are you kidding me? First of all, you’re supporting crime in the streets. This isn’t the 1960s anymore where you pick up a few bones from your bell bottom wearing professor. You may well be an addict. Just try going a few days without it and check your mental health--the obsession and compulsion. Don’t kid yourself. Rehabs are also full of potheads who want to stop for one reason or another and couldn’t. Pot is about twenty times stronger than it was 10 years ago. That stuff stays in your fat cells for a long time. I suppose you’ve never driven while stoned. Smoke all the pot you want, but don’t peddle that bullshit line that it’s harmless!

[George Bush told the truth] Oh, yeah? Look at all of the WMDs we found. Then there was that little issue of our fearless leader telling us there was no recession going on, only to find out later that they were playing with the numbers. But then I guess truth is a relative term.

[BP Fire Station] The last I heard it was supposed to be done this month. It’s a long ways off from being done. Isn’t there someone in the County supervising this job? Who wrote the contract—the builder? They evidently didn’t put a time and penalty clause in the contract. Why are all County construction projects over budget and over time? Government Center, KW Airport and now the Big Pine fire station. It reeks of corruption and shoddy practice. ~usa33043@yahoo.com

Fundraising benefit for Larry Untrauer at the Big Pine Key Moose Lodge March 29 between 1:00 and 6:00 pm. Terry Cassidy, CW Colt and Slap Happy Pappy will be playing for everybody’s enjoyment. Good food and a silent auction and more. Please come and support this long time resident of Big Pine Key.  Larry was diagnosed with sinus cancer and has been unable to work for the past year while undergoing treatments. I hope to see everybody there.  Bulletin Board

[Hookers] Soon wives could receive letters from the Escambia County Sheriff's Department letting them know when their husbands are arrested for soliciting prostitutes. 9NEWS.com | Colorado's Online News Leader | Police send warning letters to wives of prostitutes' clients

I am one of the chefs at Chappy's and it will be open on Saturday the 28th. We received our last inspection and all is well. The staff is working very hard to open quickly, we like to thank everyone for being patient and being just as excited as we are. We look forward to seeing all the locals and the tourist looking for that perfect sunset picture.

[Encore] Incredible fishing. Video

[Leasing Women] The math on the Paul McCartney-Heather Mills divorce is as follows:  After 5 years of marriage, he paid her $49 million.  Assuming he got sex every night during their 5 year relationship it ended up costing him $26,849 per time. On the other hand, New York Governor Elliot Spitzer's hooker, Kristen, an absolute stunner with a body like no other, charges $4,000 an hour for anything! Had Paul McCartney "employed" Kristen for 5 years, he would have paid $7.3 million for an hour of sex every night for 5 years (a $41.7 million savings). Value-added benefits are: a 22 year old hot babe, no begging, no coaxing, never a headache, plays all requests, no bitching and complaining or 'honey-do' lists. Best of all, she leaves when you're done, and comes back when asked.  All at 1/7th the cost and no legal fees.  Sometimes leasing just makes more sense. 

[Relay for Life] Friday and Saturday March 27 and 28. Marathon at the community park. Festivities begin Friday at 5pm and go until Saturday at 10am. Come out and walk for a cure. Bulletin Board

[What good is the Planning Commission] The Planning Commission is not the problem.  The responsibility squarely rest with the Board of County Commissioners.  Each Planning Commissioners is appointed by a County Commissioner and the Board expects his/her appointee to just rubber stamp what the appointing commissioner tells them to do. Recently when the Planning Commissioners acted independently and voted for what was best for the residents, some called for their removal in print. The buck stops with the elected officials - not those appointed to county boards and committees. 

[Jet Noise] It’s just amazing that people move into the loud noise and crash zones of the Navy base after being pre-warned of these hazards and still have the audacity to bitch about the noise. I hope the new commissioner enjoys the one term in office since it was us that elected them and we will replace you.

[Stocks] My condolences to the half truth guy. Wall Street evidently loved the President's bank bail out plan.  Maybe there is some hope in repairing the damage done to our country from the Bush years after all.  Even world opinion of America is starting to rise again.

Seven Mile Bridge Closing originally scheduled for Monday, March 23, has been rescheduled for Monday, April 6. Workers will close the bridge completely for up to four hours beginning as early as 8:00 p.m. When the bridge reopens, there will be a weight restriction for vehicles weighing six tons or more. Vehicles weighing six tons or more will be spaced at least 300 feet apart in either direction. The speed limit through the work zone will be reduced to 35 mph. The weight restriction and reduced speed limit will remain in place until the work has been successfully completed and it is safe to allow trucks unrestricted passage over the bridge. Please note that this schedule is subject to change due to bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

While the bridge is closed, southbound traffic (north of the bridge) will be stopped at MM 47 on Knight’s Key in Marathon. Northbound traffic (south of the bridge) will be stopped at MM 39.9 at Veteran’s Park.

Please note that a third closure of the Seven Mile Bridge is tentatively scheduled for Monday, April 20. A complete bridge closure, six-ton weight restrictions and speed limit reductions will be implemented for that closure as well.

For more information about the Seven Mile Bridge closure, please contact Public Information Specialist Brandee Sweesy at 305-797-0962 or via email at BSweesy@qca-inc.com. You may also visit our web site at www.fdotmonroe.com.

Military food of the United States. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:
Military_food_of_the_United_States

Bad Obama will gusher more of your money into the lending institutions ala AIG and Fannie/Freddie.  So he’s inventing a brand new Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) its called Public-Private Investment Program. It’s funded with public and private money. The new wrinkle is that he’s trying to seduce the private sector, that’s Wall Street execs, to partner up with him. That’s the same Wall Street execs that he says make too much money and that he wants to regulate their compensation.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Amtrac, the Post Office, etc. etc. all government controlled enterprises, all of which are nothing more than tax money black holes that are sucking the life out of our society. I almost forgot: it’s going to cost one trillion dollars. I’ve accused Obama of disrespecting the office of President and of disrespecting you and me. On 60 Minutes Sunday, Obama provided proof. During his interview with Steve Kroft, Obama was laughing and joking about our current fiscal melt down. Kroft said to him “You're sitting here. And you're…you are laughing. You are laughing about some of these problems.” With a Cheshire huge grin and laugh Obama responded “No, no. There's gotta be a little gallows humor to get you through the day,”  Kroft, incredulous, said “Are you punch drunk?” 

Deer Friends, do you see anything funny about what’s going on? Is your situation so fly that you can look on other people’s problems with bemusement?

Is the Editor a "Deer" as in Keys Deer? Or are people really so stupid they do not know the difference between deer the animal and Dear the salutation? I see this all the time on the Coconut Telegraph. Is it a joke I don't get? Nah, just like a lot of the other stupidity I read here.

Corruption is a way of life. http://www.transparency.org/

[Joel Neurath] Was this the young man who used to drive the Sysco truck?

First Lady Michelle Obama showed up Thursday as a surprise and welcome volunteer at Miriam's Kitchen, a soup kitchen for homeless poor people not far from the White House. She brought with her some food donated by White House staff The first lady served up mushroom risotto and broccoli to a long line of homeless men and women during part of her lunch hour and in these photos poses for a picture by one homeless diner obviously excited to be in the first lady's presence.

It doesn't detract from the first lady's generous gesture or the real needs she seeks to highlight to ask two bothersome journalistic questions about these news photos: If this unidentified meal recipient is too poor to buy his own food, how does he afford a cell phone? If he is homeless, where do they send the cell phone bills?

[Snowbirds] I too am a snowbird. Remember where you are vacationing. The lower Keys are not Miami, nor Naples. They are a laid back very bohemian lifestyle where everything moves a little slower and things are a little more relaxed. This is what draws us here. No worries, no hurries. Maybe you should try staying on another key, such as Ramrod, Cudjoe or Sugarloaf. Don't think the locals don't know which side of the bread gets buttered, and how it gets buttered. I wonder if the animals you refer to are of the 4 legged variety.

[Construction Problems] I just went down to the new Key West airport buildings and was astonished at the poor workmanship.  The concrete work is about the worst I have ever seen.  No wonder the thing collapsed.  As a contractor for 50 years I can't believe that work passed inspection.  I can see many problems in the near future.

I hope the same contractor is not doing the work on the other side of the terminal.  If he is, somebody had better get some inspectors over there to inspect the work.  It looks to me like the taxpayers in the near future are going to have another big expense. 

[Pot, what’s the down side] Probably just the illegal part where you could go to jail and lose your job, etc.

[Polar Bear Attack]  These pictures were taken while people watched and could do nothing to stop the attack! Reports from the local newspaper say that the victim will make a full recovery.

[Jet Noise] The nerve of those damn pilots huh? I found a great spot on a nice sandy beach once. Wouldn't you know it, after about twenty minutes here comes a noisy, low flying, jet invading my private space! I was so pissed I instantly complained to the airport manager.

He had the nerve to tell me "the airport was established here first, you should have done some research before staking out a claim. If the noise bothers you that much, move on." I was totally outraged. To think an airport would extend a runway or change flight patterns in an established, Airport District Zone is unthinkable. It's just one more blow against the common man.  Video

[Cows and the Ten Commandments] Cows. Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that during the mad cow epidemic our government could track a single cow, born in Canada almost three years ago, right to the stall where she slept in the state of Washington? And, they tracked her calves to their stalls. But they are unable to locate 11 million illegal aliens wandering around our country. Maybe we should give each of them a cow. 

The Ten Commandments. The real reason that we can't have the Ten Commandments posted in a courthouse is this -- you cannot post 'Thou Shalt Not Steal' 'Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery' and 'Thou Shall Not Lie' in a building full of lawyers, judges and politicians. It creates a hostile work environment. It is time for America to speak up!

[Pot smoker has a good job where I make money for my boss] I don't know, maybe if you didn't smoke so much pot you could be the boss!

[FEMA and Mississippi River] If you live in a ditch don’t bitch!

Rednecks in Europe

[What good is a Planning Commission] If they’re planning to keep the Keys the Keys then pay them double.

[Health Care] Yesterday’s poster about health care was totally wrong. There is no doubt that the Harry and Louise series of ads were informative but, they were only one of the many influences in the defeat of “Hillary care”. The ads weren’t scary; they were informative, cogent, interesting, accurate and appealing. The socialized medicine booster did not even bother to attack the content of the ads or try to suggest that the ads were false. He only tried to demonize the ads and those who presented them by accusing them of having “deep pockets”. 

The ads were in opposition to a plan that was being championed by the most powerful government on the planet Earth, and by a political party that was flush with money from all the various interests who were pushing the plan. The power of the Clintons was at its zenith. Those are truly deep, deep powerful pockets.

I can agree with the poster that health care costs are too high. I cannot agree that trashing our system is any sort of cure to that problem. Because of the trial lawyer influence the Democrat party stubbornly blocks any attempt at tort reform which would slash medical costs. They refuse to enforce immigration laws which would remove millions of illegals who drain our health care system, and they deny workers tax benefits for purchasing health care insurance. It’s the Democrat sacrament of hyper control of the system that keeps costs in the stratosphere. That fact is true in any endeavor that is government controlled. Health care costs will have to rise under socialized medicine, care quality will have to deteriorate.

It was the people of the US that recognized that Hillary care, conceived and born in the secrecy of clandestine closed door meetings was antithetical to the best interests of your health care and mine. They rejected it. The Democrats are hell bent on changing our society by trashing it.

What a lovely column yesterday, minimal hate, nice thoughts, really good.

[Citizens Not Serfs] Please join us this Sunday, March 29th, for an information-packed Spring meeting!  Sheena Collum will be returning to provide you with updates on all the new developments with the County's proposal for special permits for downstairs enclosures.  We have made a few changes for this meeting, so please take note:  New Location: We will hold the meeting at the Lord of the Seas Church in Big Pine, 1250 Key Deer Blvd. 3:30 p.m. this Sunday

While we have loved the party-like atmosphere of our previous meetings and have enjoyed treating you to great food and drinks, we are scaling back a bit in order make sure we maintain the longevity of our organization! So, we are asking you to help supply the munchies. (Suggestions: chips, veggies, dips, sweets, and drinks).  Come to meet your neighbors that have similar concerns about their homes in the Keys, and chat with Sheena and I about the organization. The official program portion of the meeting will get under way by 4:10 p.m. and we want to make sure we save enough time for your questions.  Bulletin Board

Iraqis burn American flags to mark the war’s anniversary. It seems they're not that grateful. Say it isn’t so! End the war now. Bring them home alive. Iraqis Burn US Flags to Mark War Anniversary | CommonDreams.org

[Captain Rich/ AKA Porky and the Cardinal]  Since doing my last posting I have been inundated by e-mailers thanking me for all the research and requesting more research and info about Porky and the Cardinal.  To date I have received more interest from the Keys locals than I ever received when I did research on Illinois Governor Blagojevich. Only time will tell if there is a book or movie deal to follow.

The loud noises coming from your house couldn’t be you yelling again or is it? It’s not the Cardinal’s fault.  The good news is that no one on the canal has complained this week about you making a wake. Maybe it is because you haven’t gone out this week, but I am hoping you have finally slowed down. The dogs are still barking too much though.  Rumor has it that several dive instructors were approached by you and you requested them to just sign you and the Cardinal off as Dive Masters without actually going through the same instructional classes that all the other rescue and Dive Masters go through when they get licensed. Although these instructors mentioned this to several people, they would not participate in a sign off without the two of you actually completing the classes (their names are available for PADI should PADI request them). It was also suggested that some other instructor may have done just that. Perhaps PADI should, or already is following up on that as well. It was also rumored if such a thing occurred that instructor may be shown lenience should they contact PADI prior to being contacted by PADI directly. Otherwise they may loose their instructor credentials forever if there is confirmation that they filed something less than accurate. 

While checking State & Monroe County licensing for Capt. Rich AKA, Porky & the Cardinal, it does not appear that proper licensing and filings for the American Pet Association, APA, rwerner@apapets.org and/or rich@endlesssummer.org www.endlesssummer.us  housing rentals, were ever filed for your home business location on Allamanda Lane, BPK Fl, 33043  It was also rumored that John and Lisa, well we won’t go there unless you decide to invite them to join in on your laundry day and someone from the police department was overheard saying that they also saw first hand the text message of sexual harassment that you sent. 

Capt Rich, although you claim to own your Grady White, we learned when we checked with the Florida State department of vehicle and vessel registration that your Grady White it is not even registered in your name, however it is registered to someone in Key West. I heard an interesting comment from the owner of your vessel who said, “If you ever find yourself being run out of town, stay in front of the pack and make it look like a parade”.  ~livinadream1lm@gmail.com

[Spy] Does anyone know anything about the man in the small red car who has been taking photos of houses in Pine Channel Estates?

[Pot] New York does not need a medical marijuana law as possession of a small amount is not illegal.   Rolling papers are in full view in any grocery store, even in small mountain towns.   I think it is called progressive thinking.

This gnome fantasyland was first started on Jan. 25, 1976 beginning with a rock garden made from a mound of dirt and a cluster of rocks. Then three miniature roses were added followed by three small gnomes. Over the past 33 years the yard eventually developed into seven separate gnome gardens each with different themes. A lovely common green lawn helps to connect them. The gnome population has now reached over 1,200.  The garden is in Sonoma County, CA.

[Winn-Dixie] After a complaint to the corporate office , the manager of our “getting better all the time” store called my husband and assured him that all three of the items we have been purchasing for years that haven't been there, he would stock. It’s been a week, not one of those items are there.

The bottom line is, if you say you are going to do it, then do it!

[Keys residents would do well to treat visitors with more courtesy. Know what side your bread is buttered] Who the hell do you think you are? Listen to yourself. How rude. How absolutely and yet typically arrogant!  Don't bother to come back here. We do not need any more people coming down here who think they own us locals just because they spend their money here.  Economy is fluid. We will survive without you, and we butter our own bread.

You “make lasting friends”, how can you be sure? Maybe those locals are just pretending to be nice to get some of your precious money, which you laud over them to get them to behave. Why do you like coming to the Keys anyway?

[Bad Obama] If Obama said "I bowl like a retard" would you consider that insulting (if you were a retard of course)? What he said was completely out of line and the media and you are acting like it's no biggie. When Bush said stupid things, and admittedly he said them quite often, the liberal-biased media played it on a continuous loop on CNN 24 hours a day.

[Opening Locked Luggage] TSA says you can’t lock your bag anyway.

Kudos to the Obama/Geithner plan which seems to have given the market a boost of 500 points.  Nice job gang, the plan has many very interesting similarities to the Bush/Paulson plan of 2008. And gee, it only adds another scant trillion dollars to our national debt, what the hell is another tiny trillion when you’re rushing into more than 9 trillion in debt. Way to go Team Obama, you’ve only got 1863 points to go to get back to the DOW close on the day of your election, and only 6325 points to go from the Dow’s record high  of 14,087 during the Bush administration. One little caution: look up Bear Market Rally.

[Pot] The downside? You will know, when your lungs start to gurgle and you have to wear an oxygen tank everywhere you go.

How does your garden grow? Bean Thinking

[Hospitals need many more people to get health coverage] What they need is a lot fewer illegal immigrants showing up

Extreme crazy suicidal near death parachute base jump. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOkIJlyoaAc

[Spell Check] I love keysso.net, but I have noticed that someone who enters the inmates occupation on the arrest page has got to be the worst speller ever (or a sloppy keyboardist). Examples: "landscapping, maintenace, daycare home heath, chashier."  It's not a good reflection on our sheriff’s office.  Maybe someone else should be proofreading or at least correcting the mistakes afterwards.  Sorry, it's just been a pet peeve for a long time; someone had to say it.

The patriot micro chip is intended to be implanted in terrorists.  The implant is specifically designed to be installed in the forehead. When properly installed it will allow the implantee to speak to God. It comes in various sizes. The exact size of the implant will be selected by a well-trained and highly-skilled technician. The implant may or may not be painless. Side effects, like headaches and nausea, are temporary. Some bleeding or swelling will occur at the injection site.

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Monday March 23, 2009

[Health Care] In 1993 Hillarycare was defeated primarily by health insurers who hired Chip Khan to defeat it. (the power of deep pockets) He ran a series of “Harry and Louise” ads that had the couple speaking of their worries about the Clinton plan. The ads were so wildly successful in putting fear into Americans that they defeated the plan and even helped put Republicans into power in 1994. Now fast forward to today.

Heath care costs are reaching unmanageable levels, hurting hospitals, insurers and patients alike (just like Hillary predicted). There’s wide acknowledgement that quality care has eroded since 1994. Re-enter Chip Khan. This time the lobbyist has switched sides and been hired by the hospitals, although he acknowledges that the health insurance industry is still the biggest obstacle.

The hospitals cannot afford to treat the vast numbers of uninsured that show up needing treatment; they need many more people to get health coverage.

[The New GI Bill] My friend just had a baby. He’s a cook in Key West and when he found out about the new GI Bill he jumped for joy because starting next semester, in August, he’ll start attending FKCC. For the next three years the government will pay for his education plus give him $2100 a month for living expenses in addition to the free medical care he already gets. He’s in pig heaven.

It’s about time the government took care of its veterans. I thought it was a shame that after WW II the GI Bill provided such great benefits for those that served and missed out on civilian opportunities and this war we forgot about the veterans. This new bill shows the country’s appreciation for those currently serving and will give them the chance to catch up to the rest of us who stayed at home and continued on with our lives.

Newt Gingrich recently said that Bush was a president that failed to perform because he was out of touch with America. Newt also said of our economic situation, if you’re too big to fail, you’re too big to be managed. Instead of a bailout these companies should have brought their lawyers to bankruptcy court. He also said that Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae should be broken up. And to think I used to hate Gingrich!

[Pot] I smoke pot every day. I have about two or three hits a day (some good stuff). It’s never affected my life negatively. I’m successful, married, and have a good job where I make money for my boss. So what’s the down side?

[Obama insulting the Special Olympic] How was he insulting them by comparing his amateur basketball skill to their sub-Olympian abilities? Don’t get carried away with political correctness. There’s nothing wrong with calling a spade a spade (pun).

4th Green Living Expo is this Saturday March 28^th. www.keysGLEE.com

Bulletin Board

[Republican Successes] How quickly they forget. There’s nothing funny about what happened when the Republicans lost control of the Congress two years ago. On the day the Democrats took control of Congress the nation’s economy was in great shape.  The stock market was at 12,473, and heading for 14K+ in just a few months In October 2006, the inflation rate was 1.31%. In 2006 the unemployment rate was at historic lows, less than 5%, more than 95% of Americans were working. Foreclosures were rare. Gas was below $2. per gal in 28 states. The real estate market was flourishing. It is absolutely astounding how much the Democrats have screwed up a great economy and in how short a time. For the good our great country, we Republicans and Conservatives will continue to devote ourselves to divide the socialists of the Democrat party from their positions of power. That’s a change we can all believe in.

[Evacuation] Using the new 18 mile stretch as a hurricane evacuation route. I thought the idea was that during evacuation there would be two northbound traffic lanes. I looked back at some old documents on the web and found that the idea was to use the northbound shoulder as the second lane.

The roadway, itself, seems amply wide to handle two lanes of traffic. But the way it is marked, striped, and fitted with those bumps which tell you that you've left your lane makes me think that the driver in the left lane is supposed to stay in his lane, which seems like it forces the right lane driver somewhat off the road. I guess that if everyone is careful, calm and rational, we can make that work. But in evacuation mode it looks like a different story. It looks like a recipe for panic and mayhem.

I thought one idea might be to close the road to autos at a set hour before expected landfall and then use the County’s school buses to shuttle out any last minute stragglers.

Hillary: The Movie, now showing at Supreme Court. Hillary: The Movie,' now showing at Supreme Court

[Joel Neurath] On Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 2:00 pm, a memorial service will be held for Joel Neurath, who passed away on March 20, at The First Baptist Church, Key Deer Blvd

[Of All The Nerve] Dear President Obama. It took my party 8 years of deregulation with us being in full control for 6 of them to get this country in the shape it is. Why isn’t everything peaches and cream after you’ve been in office 60 days? We saved the country before the elections when John McCain cancelled his campaign and the rest of America senators where rushed back to Washington after being called in by  President Bush in a hurried meeting because America was within days of the financial markets collapsing. I mean Geithner and the rest of today’s people in office were not there, but that’s not the point. And of course my Republican party was incensed when Obama tried to cap anyone’s bonuses if they take huge amounts of tax money, but that’s not important now either.

If you cannot fix all of America’s problems in 60 days, Mr. President, you should be impeached.

You, Obama may already be the worst president in American history. The nerve of you trying to cap bonuses of failed business leaders to only 1/5 million. What’s next, Mr President, putting more police on the streets and spending money on America’s failing infrastructure with a stimulus package? Next thing you know you’ll be trying to give Iraq back to the Iraqi people and returning more troops to Afghanistan, the country that the real attackers of 9/11 trained in.

The nerve. That’s this great American’s view.

Hitler's mad about Terrell Owens in Buffalo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okhiJjuefPw

[What to do about toxic posts] Redux.  Deer Editor. The spate of snarky criticism and advice you have been receiving has all the value of what it costs the fans of this site to read the site--zero.  The read/no read decision is made individually and is based on the site visitor’s interest and previous experience with the site.  Remember too, that the critics must actually like what they read here, otherwise why come back?  It’s the Deer Editor, who runs all the financial risk, The Deer Ed  makes the decisions as to what’s posted, edited or deleted. Deer Ed has chosen to cut content and verbiage from many of my postings, occasionally to the point of changing meaning. Deer Ed  even incorrectly suggested that this writer is an acolyte of a well known radio personality. It can be annoying, but it's the price of admission. This is Deer Ed’s site; it’s his call about everything in it. This criticism is emblematic of much of our current travails. There are some people who feel the need to control all of what other people do. Please allow me to tell critics to go pack sand. Better yet, to tell them to gather up their personal Sancho Panza’s and to find a real windmill to tilt at.  CT works just fine, your critics are entirely too caught up in the wonder world of political correctness. 

How a thief opens your bag at the Airport. Look at the video, how easily they open your bag with just a plain pen, and you wouldn't even know it. Video

[All drugs should be legal] They will never stop it so why waste all the taxpayers' money trying?  Tax it and regulate it like tobacco and booze. The glamour factor will be eliminated and many will become bored with it. You can't legislate morality.

[How Quickly They Forget] It's funny how the Democrats forget that during the six years the Republicans were in charge things were going very nicely. The last two years is when it started getting ugly. Something changed and now we're headed for trouble. Change, lately that word gives me a stomach ache.

[Cardgate] In one of our Sunday papers someone was actually ignorant enough to defend Mrs. Acevedo and her credit card activity. I couldn't believe what I was reading. They even printed their name at the end of it. I've always said there's an ass for every seat and that just proved it. Is this the world our children have to look forward to? How sad is that?

Fart Flow Chart Slide Presentation

I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart. ~ Anne Frank

Window washer Video

What good is a Planning Commission when in the past they've blown some of the biggest issues down here such as timely central sewering, short term rentals in the neighborhoods, illegal downstairs enclosures and development around our Naval air base?

[No More Guns] Blair Holt Firearm Licensing & Record of Sale Act of 2009. Here we go. This will pass quickly if they do it the same way they did the stimulus package. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h45/show

Thanks to the manager of Winn Dixie, Rick O’Brien, I was able to get a case of Goya Salsa Verde, my favorite mild salsa. I’ve been buying it online from Goya, but it’s been costing me about ten bucks a bottle. Rick had it here in no time at all and it was only $2.49 a bottle. I’m in salsa heaven. Ole!

[Bush the Great] I don't care what you say about George Bush. The man had integrity, did not bash anyone even though he could have (lord knows
he had plenty of chances). He was not an articulate speaker but he told the truth, and that is more than some people we know now. He kept this country safe for eight years, more than I can say about what this administration is doing for Homeland Security.
Nothing like letting terrorists out onto our streets. Don't you all feel safer now?

[Legalize Pot] I agree that prevention, education and law enforcement doesn’t work. It never has and never will. Regulate it and stop kidding yourselves. People want to get high. They’ve been getting high and drunk for thousands of years. Prohibition never worked for booze and it sure isn’t working for pot. It’s a monumental wasted effort.

When does Chappy's, the restaurant newly built at the east end of the Seven Mile Bridge open?

Richard Arnold waves, “Hey.”

[Creditgate] You don't suppose that Randy Acevedo ever asked his wife where the furniture and clothes came from, do you?  Naw!  That would be the last thing on my mind if I was broke and my house was in foreclosure.  If these two get off with a slap on the wrist or a light sentence, then our criminal justice system is so corrupt that everyone held in the Monroe County jail should be immediately released.  These two need to "man up" and plead guilty and save us months of drama played out in the courts, schools and newspapers. ~ HMFIC727@aol.com

[FEMA] What do you think FEMA's policy is towards Fargo, N.D. and it's citizens regarding the flooding along the Red River which happens with regularity during spring snow melts?  My guess is nothing; just like it has been along the Mississippi flood plain.  To my knowledge, only the Keys are in the cross hairs of FEMA with their asinine policies.  I challenge (he likes that word) the half truth guy to quit boring us with his political gibberish and divisiveness and get on board with some comment about more pressing local issues such as the school board thieves and critical county wide agenda items. 

[Defending the great doctor's arrest]  I do apologize about spouting off. And yes I do know about public record. I guess I just didn't like the comment about it being "too funny". When it comes to this subject to err is human. That's my story and you didn't miss anything.

There’s sure some funny looking aircraft up there. Slide Show

[CEO Compensation] The international edition of the New York Times (The International Herald Tribune) reported Sunday that Obama is preparing to try and seize the power to regulate the salaries or compensation of the executives of all financial businesses. That’s all executives, of all financial businesses not just the companies who receive bail out money. They plan to do it by regulation, not legislation. This is getting really scary, what will his next takeover target be? You can be sure that it will be all publicly traded companies, and you can be sure that your company will not be far down the road.  He’s ready to bankrupt our nation in order to enforce his socialist agenda.

[Medical Marijuana States] How about a Florida coalition? Obama Policies Fresh Air for Medical Marijuana Advocates | CommonDreams.org 

Check out the definition of the Florida Keys in Wikipedia Encyclopedia. Key by Key. Florida Keys - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

(?)Maybe you should be arrested. That would be funny.

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Monday March 23, 2009

Sunday March 22, 2009

[Legalize Pot] Phoenix is America’s kidnapping capitol. Last year there were 368 kidnapped people. Most of them were drug related and that drug is mostly marijuana. If pot were legalized that crime and many others would end the same day. There’s a more sinister reason for keeping marijuana illegal and it’s the whole legal system. If pot were decriminalized hundreds of thousands of people would be out of jobs. Our legal system is designed to handle large volumes of people arrested for the drug; from judges, lawyers, jailers, probation officials, etc. If legalized, we wouldn’t need so many prisons, or rehabilitation centers either. There is no valid reason to outlaw marijuana. Countless studies have disproven every fear and argument about the weed. Think how much money can be saved by revamping the legal system and how much money could be earned by taxing the herb.

All anti-pot programs have failed. To the contrary, another study showed that kids seeing so many anti-pot ads got the feeling that if they were seeing so many ads that a lot of other kids must be trying it which led them to try it too.

Marijuana use is always on the rise. So are marijuana arrests clogging our courts and legal system, getting back to my point that it’s in the best interest of these employed in the legal system to keep this innocuous drug illegal. It’s job security at the expense of people’s reputation and an incredible expense for our nation. No one I’ve ever known who was busted has ever stopped smoking pot. There is no deterrent because it makes you feel good. That’s the crime. Americans don’t like anything that makes you feel good. Americans pop more pills than any other society, but they aren’t feel good drugs—they call them prescription drugs and they’re ok. Has any of you ever heard of a stoner beating up his wife or starting trouble? It doesn’t happen, it’s not the nature of the high. Now ask yourself the same question of alcohol. It seems that booze is okay because it’s legal. Alcohol is a drug it is more of a real drug than pot is. Marijuana is not a drug. Stop kidding yourself.

Everyone knows someone who smokes pot or has used marijuana themselves. Only those that have never tried it think it’s a terrible “drug” and do want to keep it criminalized.

What’s the worst case scenario if it were decriminalized? Uncrowned or even empty jails, a court system dealing with real criminals, a new revenue source for the government, , a lot of people laughing too much? What is your fear? Did you believe what you saw in Reefer Madness in the 1950s?

[Jet Noise Primer] Before you believe what you read in this Sunday's paper, this is related material the authors did not choose to research, acknowledge or print. That Florida Defense Industry Economic Impact Analysis that the Citizen is quoting to criticize our Community and County Commissioners is funded and promoted by guess who? And the answer is (drum roll please) the Florida Defense Alliance.

Florida Defense Alliance Mission

• Foster the military presence in the State of Florida in support of National Defense.

• Preservation of test, training, and staging areas suitable for maneuver by ground, naval or air forces to guarantee future availability of such areas to ensure the readiness of the Armed Forces conducting operations in Florida.

• To expand the defense industries.

• To ensure that both active and retired soldiers, marines, sailors, airman, guard and reserves receive continual improvement to their quality of life.

• Support local reuse efforts brought on by base closure or mission realignment.

NOTE: I was hoping to find additional entries on citizen and environmental health policies but there were none. Oh My!

You know the Florida Defense Alliance is the State funded pseudo-military organization stuffed with pro military hacks in Tallahassee. The Florida Defense Alliance is the organization that is funded by Enterprise Florida which is the State agency that funded the Florida Keys Defense Alliance in Key West. That pseudo-military organization setup by the who's who of Key West’s braggarts disguising themselves as civic leaders. The same two organizations are under investigation by the Florida Inspector General's Office for the misuse of grant funds. The same grant funds that were awarded to the FKDA and paid to a retired Admiral, Robert J Natter, for lobbying and evading DoD/AICUZ policy. He’s the same guy who was investigated for accepting a $1.4 million dollar lobbying contract for the State of Florida 4 months after retiring (the Navy ethics policy has a minimum two year prohibition on lobbying the Navy).

In 2007 the same AICUZ was changed by Jim Scholl's Command, an Attorney, Natter and a local developer (you know who). The same Jim Scholl who, soon thereafter, became the City Manager of Key West, at $148K a year and cannot work with the Navy because of their ethics guidelines. The same 2007 AICUZ that moved the flight paths away from Enchanted Isle/ Key Haven to lower income South Stock Island; the same area that now is confirmed to be suffering from hundreds of 150 decibel flyovers by the F18 Super Hornet. The same F18 Super Hornet which the Navy was caught lying about by the Naval Audit Report in October 2008. The same 2008 Naval Audit Report that says that the Navy is paying out over $250 million dollars of tax money a year in hearing disability payments? The same hearing disabilities that long established Monroe County neighborhoods are suffering daily. The same neighborhoods that one day may feel the effects of a jet crash that can wipe out three generations of your family. The same families that our County Commissioner's are sworn to protect. The same County Commissioner's that stood up to the Navy last week for the health and well-being of all Monroe County Citizens. The County citizens who supposedly mingle with 9,000 military personnel. The Navy's 9,000 military personnel that pump $640 million into our local economy. The same local economy that is presently in a economic slump that’s more like a depression

I must add a bit of common sense at this point. If the Navy figures are accurate (I won't touch that), I figure that every 5 minutes, a Monroe County citizen would bump into a military person in a uniform, every day. The last time I saw a person in uniform was in a picture in the newspaper. The same newspaper that criticizes our County Commissioners and citizens for demanding that the Navy follow the laws that we all must follow. The same County Commissioners who are the "new patriots" that believe in moral and ethical accountability for all Monroe County. That same moral and ethical accountability that seems to be lacking in our local newspaper, military and state agencies.

[County give Higgs Beach to the City of Key West] As a resident of Key West, I utilize the dog park daily and have seen miraculous changes in the entire area since MCSD has stationed a deputy there.  The children’s park was once sparingly used; now it is filled with children and their parents daily.  Homeless people still hang-out there, but the majority of the bums have moved on.  I think that the mere presence of a marked patrol vehicle, and a uniformed officer walking the beat there has done miracles.  I don’t think that KWPD would have had the same impact.  For that, I thank the MCSD for stepping up and making a real difference.  

[AIG Too Big To Fail] This behemoth that is bringing us to our knees doesn’t even have a product. They don’t use any raw materials, factories, distribution systems or anything. They don’t even use paper and pencils. All they have to sell is an idea and that idea is kept on their hard drives. That idea is pure bull shit. Yes, I’m bitter!

A hundred years ago in 1908 the average life expectancy was 47 years.  Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.  Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.  There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads.  The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.  The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower.  The average wage in 1908 was 22 cents per hour.  The average worker made between $200 and $400 per year.  A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, A dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.  More than 95 percent of all births took place at home.  Ninety percent of all doctors had no college education.  Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press and the government as 'substandard.' 

Sugar cost four cents a pound.  Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.  Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.  Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.  Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason.  Five leading causes of death were: Pneumonia and influenza, tuberculosis, diarrhea, heart disease, stroke 

The American flag had 45 stars.  The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was only 30.  Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and ice tea hadn't been invented yet.  There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.  Two out of every 10 adults couldn't read or write.  Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.  Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores. Back then pharmacists said, 'Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health.' Eighteen percent of households had at least one full-time servant or domestic help.  There were about 230 reported murders in the entire U.S.A.

Mr. Acevedo, this is so very sad. You are one of the many reasons most folks don’t like or trust the state, local or the federal government. You and people like you are so out of touch with who's money they are spending; they just don’t understand or care that they work for us. All Government is too big, to much and too big to fail (what a term).

Are we doomed? Can we throw the bums out and will the new bums be even worse? There is no doubt that Mr. Acevedo and his wife will be thrown to the lions. They will use the system to try to stay out of jail and it will cost them everything, yet they may still go to jail. They should. We must demand better and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law when laws are broken.  ~ jcbsr@comcast.net

Remember: Be ye he who shall.  So shall he be who?

[AIG Bonus Scandal] None of this crap could have happened unless someone made sure it would happen.  Those someone’s were Tim Geithner, now Obama’s Sec Tres and Senator Chris Dodd. Geithner, absolutely knew about the stinking bonuses way back in November, he pushed hard for them at that time.  There are e-mails that prove it. He was then the Head Mickey at the New York Fed Reserve Bank, and he was in the lead pushing hard early on for the bailout. Immediately before the bailout was voted in, Senator Chris Dodd, personally, changed the legislation to make it a requirement that the bonuses be paid. Dodd has taken large 6 figure sums from AIG and allied companies. It’s on the record. Now he claims that the Obama Treasury Dept twisted his arm.  Both of these guys are deeply flawed, Geithner is a knowing and willing tax cheat who should have been prosecuted not anointed, he is no different from a common thief.   Dodd is a liar, a tax cheat, and a friend of liars, tax cheats and swindlers. Chris (my vote is for sale) Dodd is more at fault for our current economic situation than any other human alive. There’s plenty of blame to go around, but Dodd is at dead center.

Legendary moonshiner Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton, 61, of Parrotsville, Tennessee took his own life this past week rather than submit to incarceration in a federal prison for a recent conviction for distilling un-taxed white liquor.

[Most political posts on this site rant about Obama while ignoring the political chaos under our noses] No worries poster, the political chaos under our noses will soon be dissolved. It will be replaced by a super large national government controlling all that upsets you. Then you will be at peace and we will be forever grateful to the chosen one. Comrades, can I please have an Amen an an Hallelujah?

[Turn site into message board] I Love BPK and think message boards suck!

[Sunshine Law] Office of the Attorney General: This week, I unveiled a tool to help make compliance with the Sunshine law easier for these entities and others to navigate. The website, http://www.myflsunshine.com , hosts a series of online training videos on topics related to the Sunshine law, including meeting notice requirements, rules for assessing fees and costs when responding to records requests, and exemption and redaction guidelines.

Our public entities should strive to be a government for the people, by the people. This concept is vitally important to keeping government corruption free. I encourage everyone to visit MyFLSunshine.com and learn more about the ways Florida operates in the sunshine.

Eden Pines Colony Home Owners Association is a lot like the rest of the USA. The folks living there seem to be eager to take whatever someone else will give them. But, it sure doesn’t look like they’re too eager to step up and pitch in. It’s a sure bet that someone here will whine that they’ve done their part in the past but that now no one else will step up.  If that’s true, why not return to being involved and just go ahead and get things done?  Forget about picking at old scabs, forget about recriminations and just move forward. It’s always the volunteers that get the most out of any project anyway. They're the winners!  It’s the same way in many homeowners associations, just a few volunteers accomplish all that gets done, but a noisy few are always ready to beef about something. Ignore the bitchers and whiners, they’re the losers who accomplish nothing.

When more of us make just a little individual investment in ourselves and our community then our community is a much better place to live.  Our neighborhoods look better, individual property values increase, our quality of life improves, new friends are made, and we all have a few more grins. C’mon folks, get involved in your homeowners association, it’s fun and it’s rewarding. Pay a little forward, run for office in your association; it’s rewarding, it’s a rush, and it’s priceless in karma alone.

Stealing from the school system? That is unthinkable. If we put on blinders for this one, We're all done. Both thieves need to be in jail.

Mike Monsoor, a Navy EOD Technician, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously for jumping on a grenade in Iraq,  giving his life to save his fellow Seals. (Notice: Mike was not a Navy SEAL, he was EOD. He gave his life to save a group of Navy SEALS.) During Mike Monsoor's funeral in San Diego,  as his coffin was being moved from the hearse to the grave site at Ft. Rosecrans National  Cemetery, SEALs were lined up on both sides of the pallbearer’s route forming a column of twos, with the coffin moving up the center. As Mike's coffin passed, each SEAL, having removed his gold Trident from his uniform, slapped it down embedding the Trident in the wooden coffin. The slaps were audible from across the cemetery; by the time the coffin arrived grave side, it looked as though it had a gold inlay from all the Tridents pinned to it. This was a fitting send-off for a warrior hero.

[50% of bankruptcy caused by medical debt] Not true! That absurd fallacy is routinely trotted by Obama and the proponents of socialized medicine. It comes from a 2005 Harvard Law and Medical School study done by one David Himmelstein. What that study did find was that when a tiny sampling of some bankruptcies was examined, in about half of the cases, medical bills were a part of the total bad debt.  The term “medical” definition was impossibly skewed.  For example: the researcher decided that "uncontrolled gambling" or "addiction" was a medical condition. Loss of income from the death of the family prime earner was considered as a medical condition. That meant if you get hit by a bus, languish and die, your wages are lost to your family, and as a consequence your spouse must file for bankruptcy. They actually called that a medical condition. They also declared “medical condition” included cases of folks with health insurance who had more than $1k in unreimbursed medical expenses who lumped them in with the bankruptcy.

That’s hell of a lot of people. The year of the study there were about 1.5 million bankruptcies, the researchers admit that they only actually interviewed 930 of the 1770 cases they examined out of 1.5 million filings. They interviewed about .00062% of the total cases.  What a crock! The researcher readily admitted that his criteria were just a “judgment call”.  Its socialist propaganda; beware and ignore it.

[Arrest Log Facts] You say the person posting about another who was arrested should get their facts straight.  I do agree that the glee posted was not necessary.  But they did have their facts straight and the person is in the arrest log.  No matter how nice the person in the police daily arrest log is, what is there is there and you can not erase it.  We all know that those arrested may not be guilty, they are just posting arrests, not the outcome of the trial that may happen in the future.  I do not understand your ire at a posting everyone can double-check and knows to be true.  What did I miss?

[If you really want everyone to be able to say their piece without putting you in the middle, turn the site into a message board]

The Ah-ha moment: The truth comes out. I have been reading these posts from someone who claims that they read every day, about "not posting everything". What I thought was, if that person really did read everyday, then that person would know the posting philosophy and procedures. Now this post about being a message board. So, it's obvious they're both the same poster (regardless of email name).  First send a few posts criticizing site management; then send a post suggesting a different method.

Well, we all read those “message board” posts last month. And we all responded that we like it the way it is, so that poster went away. Except now it looks like that agenda's being thrown at us again.

Ed, this is one of those been-there-done-that moments.  Whoever is posting you to use a message board format - give them what they want. Use your edit power; don't print anymore emails about changing the CT. Enough already!

[Why doesn’t the County give Higgs Beach to the City of Key West] You just answered your own question. The City of Key West does not want it.  Nope, this albatross is firmly locked around the County's neck.  The only distant hope is that somehow, it can be turned into a money-maker. Then maybe KW will consider taking it from the County. 

Hooray for Terry Cassidy! He just got his web site up and running. Good job, Terry. Now all you fans can click on the calendar to see when and where you are playing.

[Navy Jet Noise] (By Ryan McCarthy-Keynoter) Monroe County Commission and U.S. Navy are all but done playing nice when it comes to noise from daily training flights over Lower Keys neighborhoods. On Wednesday, commissioners passed a resolution calling on the Navy to "immediately cease and desist" flying F/A 18 fighter jets from its Boca Chica air station. The resolution has little actual impact, but it does send a signal to the Navy that the county expects the military to treat the approximately 3,000 Lower Keys residents affected by the noise the same as it treats its own -- with health and well-being first and foremost in mind.

That was made clear when Commissioner Kim Wigington fired off a series of damning facts included in a previously classified internal Navy report about the F/A 18s used at Naval Air Station Key West. The report says the Navy made no attempt to mitigate "the flight line/deck jet noise hazard" when the F/A 18s were being designed. The report says the jets emit "a maximum of 150 decibels, which is well above the noise level considered hazardous to hearing," which is more than 84 decibels. The report goes on to say that prolonged exposure to such noise levels "increases the likelihood of permanent hearing loss to sailors and Marines."

Wigington criticized the Navy for deliberately exposing Lower Keys residents to planes that the service itself knows are dangerously loud. "If you live there, you know what the impact is. It's intolerable," she said. "Psychologically, it’s difficult to deal with it. That's what you're exposing a community to on a daily basis."

NAS Key West Executive Director Ron Demes -- an ex officio member of the Monroe County Planning Commission -- took exception to the allegations, saying the Navy does care about the residents who live near NAS Key West. But he seemed nonplussed by the commission's action. "We'll take this resolution under consideration and continue to work with the County. We appreciate your concerns but must continue normal flight operations," he told the commissioners.

Commissioner Sylvia Murphy noted the Navy changed flight patterns for more than four months while repairing its main runway. She called those flight patterns "less annoying" and said, "that proves it can be done." Demes said those changes were temporary and that the optimum runway is more than 30 percent longer than the two secondary runways and 25 percent wider. Wigington,  whose district includes NAS Key West, wasn't thrilled with that explanation, questioning why the Navy insists on using "10,000 feet of runway for a plane that can take off in 1,200 and land in 1,800."

Mayor George Neugent, the longest tenured commissioner at 11 years, said while he doesn't recall the commission publicly chastising the Navy this way before, the relationship between the two is not strained. "What it did do was raise the bar a little bit and get us to the table to express our concerns and I'm hoping there are some things we can do to mitigate the noise impacts," Neugent said.

This latest brouhaha over jet noise comes on the heels of the commission's rejection of a Navy proposal in February to conduct a study aimed at curbing incompatible land uses around Navy property. Commissioners were critical of several aspects of the proposed study, and said they found that in other communities where such studies have been done, residents felt obligated to abide by non-binding recommendations. The commission also criticized the Navy's Air Installation Compatible Use Zone. The AICUZ identifies noise footprints and potential accident zones around Navy property. The same version had been in effect for 30 years until a new, larger one was rolled out in 2007. It includes existing residential properties not previously included in the AICUZ. The County Commission has refused to adopt it. Navy and county officials are expected to meet within two weeks to further discuss noise issues.

[Permission to Come Aboard] 2008 Women Drivers Award.

[Toxic Loans] Dear President Obama, Thank you for helping my neighbors with their mortgage payments. You know the ones down the street who in the good times refinanced their house several times and bought SUV's, ATV's, RV"s, a pool, a big screen, two Wave Runners and a Harley. But I was wondering, since I am paying my mortgage and theirs, could you arrange for me to borrow the Harley now and then?

[Gun Nut House] That photo was not just any gun nut’s house. That is the home of the recently deceased Charlton Heston one of the greatest Americans of our time.

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[Creditgate] Today’s episode concerns cosmetology programs that the School superintendent’s wife ran that accepted only cash. Steven Pribramsky said, on a quick look of the books, that the courses should have taken in almost $30,000, but only about $2000 was ever deposited by Mrs Acevedo. Oh, oh!

It looks like Mrs Acevedo would hold fundraisers whenever she needed cash. She never got permission for them, as required, nor did she ever properly account for the monies raised--another oh, oh!

[How Quickly They Forget] It’s funny how the republicans were in charge for 6 of the last 8 years and could have changed anything they really wanted to. They seem to have forgotten this fact in their zeal to divide the country.

[Dumbest Illegal Immigrant] This is an actual drivers License from a traffic stop. Running a stop light. DUI, not wearing a seat belt and putting you and your girlfriend's photo on your fake drivers license is just plain stupid. No matter how much you love your girl, when making a fake ID, attach a picture of yourself only.

[Socialized Medicine] 50% of bankruptcies are caused by people without healthcare who fall into debt because if illness. How much do you naysayers think that costs our economy?

[Cardgate] It’s interesting to note that some school board members are completely silent on the issue of fraudulently using their school credit cards. It makes one ask why? Are they complicit in this scheme?

[Octomom] I just had to share this clip again, it’s pretty funny. Video

[Doctor Don] Whoever is making the comments about Dr. Don should get their facts straight before posting that mouthful of garbage. Dr. Don happens to be a good friend of mine and a very caring Dr. Did you ever think that some people do go through difficult times in their lives? I moved from the Keys not long ago after residing there full time for 13 years. I went through several Veterinarians while I lived there. When Dr. Don moved there I found that he was the most compassionate Vet down there. A shout out to Dr. Don. We love you, and miss you bunches. Best wishes to you.

[Equinox] Yesterday the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north at 11:44 UT. Known as an equinox, this astronomical event marks the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere and autumn in the south. It also marks the beginning of Norouz, the Persian (Iranian) new year.

Our teleprompter-in-chief Obama yesterday shamed himself even more by insulting the Special Olympic athletes. It is not bad enough that he lied about the AIG bonuses and actually demanded that they be put into his spendulus bill, but to insult the Special Olympics, this man is really an incompetent miserable failure so far.

[Welfare Plantation] The lady that wrote in about the welfare plantation couldn't have said it any better. Here's the solution to welfare. It will never be enacted because we wouldn't want to offend anybody, although they never seem to feel that way about the taxpayer. If you are old or invalid this doesn't apply. Most folks on welfare aren't. They will find a way to be, if this was enacted.

Here's how it goes. We the taxpayers give you money to help you through your hard time. You work it off at minimum wage doing things the Government and the taxpayers need. Picking up trash, babysitting so others can go to work, landscaping at the parks, etc. Right now nobody on welfare can work more than 20 hours a week or they will lose there benefits. Publix loves it. They have employees that they don't have to pay benefits to. We make prisoners work for the taxpayer’s money that they receive. Why can't those on welfare work for theirs? Two things will happen if this is enacted. 1. Any idiot could get a job making better than minimum wage. 2. If for some reason you are a good worker someone is going to see that and want to hire you.

If you don't work you don't get the money. If they are having such a hard time we will make your life better. You'll be able to join the other taxpayers footing the bill. If this sounds too harsh, maybe we could start simply drug testing every applicant.

[You’d need social graces to understand that] A snowbird lecturing us about social graces? Who do these clowns think they are?  

The International Space Station is so large; its outlines are visible in backyard telescopes. Space Station Construction Visible In Backyard Telescopes

[Move near an airport and complain about noise]  That same story is true at every runway in the country.  Look at Denver; they built so far out that there was nothing but complaints about the trip distance.  Now neighborhoods are springing up all around it.  Airports are built far out of town for the space, then the town encroaches on the airport and residents complain about the aircraft noise.

[Gun Nut] A big time secure gun room is under the house.

[Chris Dodd] Want to prove the old saying that "the apple doesn't fall from the tree"? Research Senator Chris Dodd's father's history. Like father, like son.

[What to do about toxic posts] You should exercise common sense and editorial discretion. Just because you do not have reporters or paid writers does not mean that you need to post every email you receive. I understand the desire to archive what people are talking about, but talk is cheap and some of it does not deserve to be preserved, especially when it degrades—and often slanders—private citizens. I should not have to remind you that the Keys are a small place and that people have personal vendettas. Your site is not simply a “permanent record of what Keys-oriented folks are talking about.” It is a means for an ignorant few to exact their revenge without having to take responsibility for their words.

Posting the sender’s email address does nothing to promote accountability. It takes less than five minutes to set up a free email account using a fake name. Before you post your emails and choose your animated clip art, take a moment to look at what the sender is saying and ask yourself whether it contributes to a legitimate discussion. You even say on you FAQ page that you reserve the right to edit any post for content. This is not called censorship, either—it is called being a site maintainer. If you really want everyone to be able to say their piece without putting you in the middle, turn the site into a message board.

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[Free Science and Environmental Festival] Today! The Key West office of the National Weather Service is hosting the second annual free Science Saturday from 1-5pm March 21 at its 1315 White Street facility. This family-friendly and free-to-the-public event will include educational hands-on activities for kids, informational booths from local environmental groups, a weather balloon launch, marine animal touch tanks, live music, raffle prizes, face painting, give-aways, food vendors, Weather Service facility tours, meet the Sanctuary scientist and more!

You will be deeply missed, Joel. Sorry that your life had to end the way that it did. My heart goes out to your family and especially your son. I hate that he will have to grow up without you in his life. We lit candles for you last night in honor of your memory.

[Cardgate] I’ve seen peoples faces on the sheriffs website for crimes such as "Defrauding innkeeper for $500 or less". Will the school board employees be put on there for their fraud or is their crimes somehow different?

[No Computer is Safe] A German researcher yesterday hacked the browser during the PWN2OWN contest to win $5,000 and a Sony Viao laptop. Researcher hacks just-launched IE8

Charlie Miller won CanSecWest's PWN2OWN hacking contest for the second straight year, improving his time and winning a $5,000 cash prize. Researcher cracks Mac in 10 seconds | InfoWorld | News | 2009-03-19 | By Gregg Keizer, Computerworld 

[Not sure it should be printed here] Why, because it might be true?

[Hani Demetrious] I sure wouldn't want to be Bob Pierce if the public defender working to keep his thieving ass out of jail had to look for witnesses on this site.  Now we see why you're a public defender and not a private trial attorney.  You don't need Douglas Rudolph to help you get Bob off.  He is guilty and you will loose.  Tell him to take a plea.  Better yet, tell him to return the money he stole from good members of our community then get the hell out of town. ~thekeysguy@gmail.com

FDR said the only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a government strong enough to protect the interests of the people, and a people strong enough and well enough informed to maintain its sovereign control over the government.

We the people are losing America. Our government is giving our sovereign nation away to illegals. Wall Street and our lawmakers are destroying our dollar while Communist China controls our debt. Don't worry; the uninformed voters have brought him back to save us! Video

[Victory Gardens are Back] Obama’s ready to plant a White House Garden.Obamas Ready to Start a White House Garden | CommonDreams.org

[Political Chaos] Most political posts on this site rant about Obama while ignoring the political chaos under our noses. Bring Sal back. He is refreshing and tells it like it is and that is something we don't get from the newspapers.

[Salt] The Ph balance of the oceans are falling. The ocean has lost 30% of it’s salinity. This problem is caused by CO2 emissions.

[Obama's Energy Tax] You just might be interested in taking a look at this to see what's coming at us now. http://www.americansforprosperity.org/022709-obamas-energy-tax

Navy carrier-based jet fighter aircraft will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practice at NAS Key West's Boca Chica Field on Saturday, March 21 and Monday through Friday March 23-27. This previously unscheduled training is required to meet the accelerated schedule of aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan.

Saturday's FCLP training will be between 2 and 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday's training will be from 7:30 - 10 p.m.

Navy F/A-18 Superhornet fighter jets from Strike Fighter Squadron 106 will be conducting the training.  This training provides Naval aviators with realistic carrier landing practice prior to actual landing practice on at-sea aircraft carriers.  Upon completion of this training at NAS Key West, the aviators will complete their training by landing on the aircraft carrier. Residents in the neighborhoods of Tamarac Park and Key Haven may notice an increase in jet noise during the FCLP training periods.

The Congressional Budget Office announced today that Obama’s proposed budget will quadruple (4x) the Bush era budget deficits. Expect $9.3 trillion in deficits.  It was only a year ago when, in a speech, Obama railed against Bush by complaining about “a trillion dollar debt paid for with deficit spending and borrowing from foreign creditors like China”. Obama complained that Bush had “A complete disdain for pay-as-you-go budgeting.” Still, Obama just a year later demands that we embrace his socialist agenda by taking on over $9.3 trillion dollars in debt, more debt than we’ve ever had, more debt that any nation on earth has ever had. Debt that places our nation at grave danger of bankruptcy.

His demands are not aimed at fixing the economy; he demands that the fundamental fabric of America life be changed to fit his socialistic ideal. The Obama credo: "you should never let a good crisis go to waste." If you believe and trust Obama, then you probably are convinced that Pro Wrestling is a pure and legitimate sport worthy of the Olympics.

This School Credit Card scandal sounds like a clear cut case of "Well everybody else does it" carried to the extreme.  I wonder when the ones with the cards will start turning on each other?

[Air Typing] If anyone is interested in a brand new club we started in Big Pine.  We meet at the Big Pine Library at 7:00 pm.  Our interest is Air Typing.  A covered dish is required.  Contact me at 0life@yaahoo.com       http://www.squiglysplayhouse.com/Games/Flash/Educational/AirTyper/index.php

Why doesn’t the County give Higgs Beach to the City of Key West?  The beach is nothing but problems for the County and serves the County no useful purpose. The small revenue we get from the restaurant there is not worth the maintenance and security needed at that beach. County residents don’t even use it. When’s the last time you spent a day at Higgs Beach? Do you even know where it is?

I think two of history’s biggest goofs will be Bush’s war and Obama’s AIG giveaway.

Teddy Roosevelt once took 500 gallons of beer on an African safari.

How come there aren’t any waiters in the lower Keys area? there are plenty in KW, but not around here.

[WMD] I felt certain that Bush would have lied and said that he found WMD! I think a lot of others shared my feelings. I’ll give him that. He didn’t say he found them when he didn’t.

[Cooking Shows] How come they never just chop stuff? It always a "quick" chop never a regular chop. what's the difference?

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Friday March 20, 2009

Today is the first day of spring and right on cue the morning doves started cooing and the leopard frogs were croaking last night.

The Spring Equinox is the day of the year when the day is equal to the night in length and signals the beginning of spring.

I know my life is a success because I finally, after all these years, have enough closet space and cupboard space in my kitchen. I even have an empty drawer! It doesn’t get any better than this.

[Kudos to Kathy Reitzel] The citizens of Monroe County are lucky to have a finance director like Kathy Reitzel. She blew the whistle on a powerful County executive’s wife for using school credit cards illegally. I hope she doesn’t get in trouble down the line as it seems that no good turn goes unpunished these days!

AIG makes billions by denying insurance claims to unfortunate victims. Bailing out this behemoth gives them an unfair advantage over companies that have been playing fair and manage their business properly. Bailouts are un-American if we are a capitalist country. If we' we're a socialist country, than bailouts aren't un-American..

[The Plot Thickens Still] The Key West High School principal wants to know where the money is from the three fundraisers Mrs Acevedo held for ninth graders at his school. It seems that every day the Superintendent’s wife is outed as more of her crimes are brought out in the open.

[Dog Ate My Homework Excuse] The lawyer for Marathon lobster poachers claims the men made an innocent mistake by using an undersized gauge to measure the lobster, and were merely looking in others’ traps to see what others had caught.

[Creditgate] There is absolutely no way that Randy Acevedo didn’t know that his wife was spending up a storm using County credit cards. A table saw, men’s clothing, and multiple XM radio subscriptions- many of these items are specific to men. When you’re in foreclosure on multiple properties, generally you are paying attention to your finances.
This is just another example of the bubbaism that is so prevalent in this county. It is an absolute disgrace that he has not tendered his resignation as well. We can only hope that our school board has the integrity to do the right thing. The right thing would be to fire him at once and prosecute this grand theft to the fullest extent of the law. Why is Duncan Mathewson so quiet on this issue?  Board members Griffiths and Pribramsky seem like they are not afraid to get to the bottom of this.  ~cdgbpk@bellsouth.net

[Stoolbus (sewerage truck)] I once saw a truck like that.  The sign said "Service with a Smell".

[Afghan Dog] Where are they? I thought there would be a whole lot of those dogs running around Afghanistan. Or how about crocheted afghans?
      

[Sloan’s Response to: “Sandy and Sloan actually believe that they are important enough that supernatural entities have selected them before all others to perform some task (is the creator of all existence really concerned about jail food quality control?). They might protest and say that they didn't want this "mission" but they aren't fooling anyone but themselves. ~arthur_phrain@hotmail.com" 
 
My understanding is God chose me because I begged for help in one breath, because I did not want to die, failed; and in the next breath, I offered my life to human service. But for that, I might have been left alone. I made the offer out of desperation, hoping to end up doing something that would not leave me feeling like an utter failure, as a man. I did it selfishly, I suppose. I had no clue what lay ahead. I came to understand I was a piece of shit God was trying to make use of. I also came to see there was nothing I could do, short of killing myself, to get out of it. I frequently tell God/the angels, if I'm the best they can do, then humanity is screwed. Sometimes I say God picked on me, the worst piece of shit God could find, because if something could be done with me, then something could be done with anyone.

I frequently tell people to thank their lucky stars God does not pick on them. I often recall Jesus' words in the Gospels along the lines: Steep is the way, narrow the gate, and few enter therein; The work is great, the laborers are few; Many are called, but few are chosen; Many will call me Lord and I will say I never knew them. 

I also recall Jesus telling his disciples that they do this work not to receive thanks from God or people, but because it is their duty. And I recall him saying they would be persecuted. Many times has Jesus been on my case. Many times. And many times I have been told to do things I didn't want to do. Many times. What can I say, Arthur? Nothing, probably. But you raised it, so I replied. 

(Editor's note: Mr Bashinsky will again be a candidate for mayor of Key West, He said this time he is running to win. The angels told him to run again, but didn't tell him if he would win or not.)

[AIG and the Devil] Senator Chris Dodd is finally coming under fire. Dodd’s role in the AIG bonus fracas  is becoming clear. Dodd initially denied any knowledge of how they came into being. When it was revealed that they were made possible by specific language in the bill, Dodd first said that he didn’t know who put it there, then he said that it was people from the Obama administration, now he’s finally admitting that it was his language that he wrote.  After previously lying, he’s saying that the Obama admin twisted his arm and made him do it. Dodd has received tons of money in campaign bucks, and a sweetheart mortgage from AIG. 

Now he sounds like Geraldine in the old Flip Wilson Show, “The devil made me do it!”. Dodd is under fire in Delaware for his relationship with Edward R. Downe, convicted tax cheat and securities swindler. Downe bought a D.C. Condo, Dodd wound up being a half owner with Downe, then the sole owner. Records do not show that Dodd paid anything for the deal. Dodd alone ultimately sold the condo. Did I mention that Dodd arranged a pardon for Downe in the last hours of the Clinton admin? Chris Dodd and Barney Frank are ground zero in the failure of Fannie and Freddie which led to this mess. Dodd is a stinking crook. Maybe now someone will get serious about a bonfire for Dodd and Frank.

[Accounting and the Devil] The accountant at a small church got caught signing the pastor’s name on 80 checks. When the pastor needed to buy something for the church the accountant said there wasn’t any money left from the collections. That’s when she got caught. Later on she said that Satan was at work.

[Questionable Things] I read this site religiously and skip over the nonsense that doesn't entertain me but the rant Wednesday about the Captain who-ever-he is was pretty intense.  I like this forum because of the open format but that was definitely defamation and I'm not so sure it should have printed here. (Ed: Thanks for your input. What should we do? We’re trying to create a permanent record of what Keys-oriented folks are talking about. The only practical thing we can do is post the sender’s email address after a questionable post. We are not a newspaper and don’t have reporters or writers. We post what people are talking about.)

[Cardgate] They need to arrest anyone who stole money from our school children.  Mr Acevedo should be fired and Mrs Acevedo should be arrested. Parents make donations to the school and sponsor classrooms and volunteer our time and this women just spends all this money on sunglasses and groceries and lawn furniture. (which I hear is quite nice). Arrest her!  ~dondon1023@aol.com

[Good Manners] Many locals could use dose of etiquette skills Good ideas from [columnist Chris] Belland in Sunday’s Solares Hill regarding reinventing Key West. Shouldn’t one already be “courtesy trained” when they take a job in the tourist/ service industries? Having worked in nightclubs and restaurants for 20 years, I made money by being nice, lighting their cigarettes, giving great service and using my courtesy training that I learned at home and school. There are some rough individuals running the shows, and many servers and people who deal with the public do not seem to be people-friendly. “Hello” and a smile is a good start and, you really do not have to call me ma’am and tell me to have a nice day at seven o’clock in the evening. Many establishments seem intent upon hiring young people with boatloads of drama, or keeping the burnouts on board while they pass on the older, seasoned people with good manners and people skills. Considerate, kind and respectful people are not born that way, but need to be taught. The art of the thank-you note has slipped away because people were not taught to do this at home or school. Business letters and e-mails today sometimes lack salutations, greetings and complimentary closings. I could keep going on about seeing men wearing baseball caps inside restaurants, but that code of conduct seems to be old school and no longer followed. A column in this newspaper or a class at FKCC may help locals and their children get a much-needed dose of etiquette skills. Like Chris Belland said, “People who are appreciated return, they become our best advertisement and they leave bigger tips.”

[(GPS) Duh, it’s one road] "…must work as a waiter/waitress" Why offend waiters and waitresses? I wrote that comment as a joke. Sorry to offend you. When I want to find something I just ask a local and usually end up making a new friend. By the way, I'm told the jail is at MM4; take a right on College Road. I've never been there.

[Talking Head] This is cool if you want to swear in French. Just type what you want to hear. http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/frameset.php?frame1=talk

[Credit Card] Abuse? I call it theft! It's time for jail. And go after all the thieves.

A National Phenology Network Field Campaign for Citizen Scientists to take part in reporting flora budding and leafing, etc. Project BudBurst

[Reduced Crime] A British store owner said litter in her village is down by 40 percent since she started marking candy wrappers with the names of the children who bought them. http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2009/03/19/Wrapper_labeling_fights_litter/UPI-33261237482314/

Benefit for Forgotten Felines of the Florida Keys on Sunday, March 22nd from Noon until 7:00 PM at the Crazy Fish on Big Pine Key. Please come out and support your local volunteer group that spays and neuters abandoned cats.  Live music and raffle prizes.

[School purchase orders to buy lawn furniture and other home furnishings and electronics] This is terrible! How dare she use school money for her own use? If this women does not get some sort of punishment for this I am leaving the keys. Anywhere else and she would be arrested.

Again it’s a simple question; probably doesn’t require a bilious response. Yes or no should suffice: Is it now illegal in Florida to program a GPS while your car is in motion? Is that why there was no way to defeat the safety mode on my rental GPS?

And to this person: “[GPS] Laughing till I cried and I can just barely type this…”

Thanks. I knew someone would get me, and for the record, for the most part, the people we’ve met year after year in Big Pine Key and beyond have been wonderful. That’s why we keep coming back to spend our vacation dollars and I don’t even think the Winn Dixie is so bad. Maybe management is listening.

This is Dan from Newman Outfitters.  To the commercial fishermen out there that have extra lobster and/or shrimp, I'm looking to top off my freezer.  I am willing to barter my service / merchandise for your product.  Give me a call and let's work a deal. 

[Noise] Let me get this right. You move near an approach to a runway and then complain about aircraft noise? I hope the Navy says goodbye(?).

[More Bar Wisdom] After you're married for 28 years, you learn to just do whatever your wife tells you to do.

[Refugees or Terrorists] Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 7:56 a.m. A Rio Grande Valley man is expected to appear a federal courtroom in McAllen on Thursday morning after he allegedly helped smuggle three Iraqi nationals into the United States. Federal court documents show that Border Patrol arrested Juan de Dios Martinez-Vela during a March 12 incident in the Hidalgo County community of Los Ebanos. A criminal complaint shows that a Border Patrol agent saw several subjects crossing the Rio Grande and getting into a vehicle. Another Border Patrol agent posted off Military and El Faro Roads stopped a pick up truck carrying three passengers in the back. The driver was identified as Martinez-Vela, a 28-year-old American citizen. The passengers did not speak English or Spanish and were later identified as: Wshyar Mohammed-Salih  Majeed, Aziz-Beirut, Awat Mahmood-Qadir (none of them Spanish names).

Border Patrol agents learned all three men were from Iraq and had paid $20,000 to be smuggled into the United States. The three Iraqi men told Border Patrol agents that they made their smuggling arrangements in Iraq with a man in Iraq, who works for a smuggler named "Murat". Court records do not indicate if Martinez-Vela works for or with "Murat" but show Martinez-Vela faces human smuggling charges. Court records do not show why the Iraqi immigrants crossed illegally into the United States but many other immigrants from Iraq and Lebanon caught in the Rio Grande Valley have claimed to be Christians or war refugees seeking asylum. http://www.valleycentral.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=275592

[Soldier back to Iraq] As you read this, Private Robinson is on a plane headed back to Iraq.  He will have left on a Friday morning flight.  His 22 hour flight will begin today and within 4 days he will be back to his unit.  He will be living 20 minutes from Baghdad in a town of Iraqi people. 

Please keep him in your prayers daily.  We wish him a safe trip there and back to us.  God bless you Corey, we love and miss you already.  Your friends are here for you, and you have a part of us with you.  xoxoxoxox  love, Mom and Dad    

(I showed this to Corey before I posted it.  He corrected me on the spelling of Bagdad, he added the "h".  Then he smiled and handed the laptop back to me.) Friday will be a quiet day at our house.

[The Captain Wars] Thanks so much for finally printing the truth about Porky and the Cardinal.  We knew what they were all about, but now hopefully there won't be any other victims.

[Arts and Crafts Fair] On Saturday, March 28, 2009, from 11-7, there will be an Arts and Crafts Fair at Boondocks on Ramrod Key.

Sponsored by the Artists In Paradise Gallery. Enjoy local art including watercolors, hand painted glassware, painted buoys, photography and more. For further information call 872-1828.

[Obama Should Take the Bus] Did you see all the crap about Obama making his NCAA picks, he even had a poster board with the Presidential Seal on it to display his picks. It’s reported that he spent a good deal of time on it Tuesday, and went on TV with it on Wednesday. I can’t help but think about Nero playing his fiddle as Rome burned.  To quote Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski "the economy is something that (the president) should focus on, probably more than the brackets."  Let’s not forget how much you and I spent shipping Obama to California for the Leno show. Think about it. He flew several of our huge airplanes over 6000 miles and tied up millions of dollars of our US equipment and about 2000 people who are on our payroll, just to spend a few minutes on stage with a freaking comedian. It costs us millions of dollars just to get him there.  Are we in a recession? This guy has no respect for the Office of the Presidency, nor does he have any respect for you and I.  I’ll bet he demands and uses toilet paper with the Presidential seal right in the center of it.

Over the last few years the workplace enforcement of immigration laws was ramped up by a factor of about five. There were tons of arrests of illegals and their employers.  Illegal immigration slowed, American jobs were freed up. Now were in a recession, our jobless rate is soaring, Americans need jobs. Nonetheless the Obama administration and Democrat Congress is abandoning workplace enforcement of immigration laws and is stopping aggressive enforcement of all immigration laws.  Mexico is in the throes of incredible violence and a recession worse than ours. Illegal immigration has already begun an upswing as Mexicans flee their country and begin taking jobs from Americans. And we make ourselves an easy and attractive target for them just so that the Obama admin and the Democrat party can curry favor with the Latino vote.  It’s just wrong.

Oh man, Dr. Don, the vet was arrested! That’s too funny.

[Porn Queen Stewardess] "What people do before or after they work for us is their business," a Ryanair spokesman said. Ryanair air hostess Edita Schindlerova exposed as porn star | Travel News | News.com.au

[Japanese TV Show] This probably rates as child abuse, but it's still pretty funny!  I love the little guy at the end. I’ll bet he has nightmares for a long time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBD2dE4pyvM 

[Cardgate] I feel like our children have been ripped off and it pisses me off. The Big man needs to step down like his wife did. At least she had the balls to do so. Do a full accounting of the whole team and make them give it all back – everything – money, furniture, sunglasses, paper shredder, electronics, etc. It was not earned by them it was stolen by them, plain and simple. Our children deserve better leadership and example. If this were Miami this corrupted couple would already be in jail.

[Fashion Statement] Haircut: $35, Tommy Bahama Pima Cotton shirt: $125, Calf skin belt: $65,  Tommy Bahama linen slacks: $225,  Cole Haan shoes: $365,  Large bean burrito dinner: $14,  On the town ready to cruise the ladies: Priceless!

[Quit your whining. You moved in next to a Naval air base for cripe sake] Uh-oh. Looks like The Nasty Mouth is back. Warning to all readers: Don't bother to answer Nasty Mouth.  Many of us wasted our time doing it last year. He/she lives in a blurry ignorant fog, unable to communicate with civility. Also lacking are spelling, mental logic, and verbal self-control skills. 

Call for Peace on Anniversary of Iraq Invasion. From Fairbanks to the Florida Keys. Fairbanks Protesters Call for Peace on Anniversary of Iraq Invasion | CommonDreams.org

[Virtual Tour] This is the best I’ve seen. It’s like standing in the center of a cathedral and looking all around, up and down. Click on any arrow at the bottom or use your scroll wheel, but wait for the large program to fully load before clicking on anything. http://photoartkalmar.com/Photoart%20Kalmar%20high%20res/Gigapixel/Piaristenkircheflash.html

[Why Can’t We All Get Along] This rescued dog turned out to be a sweet loving friend to everyone. She licks and comforts all the animals at this center in Warwickshire, England.

[Camouflage] Is this authentic or not? The Army Corps of Engineers needed to hide the Lockheed Burbank Aircraft Plant to protect it from Japanese air attack during WW II. They covered it with camouflage netting to make it look like a rural subdivision from the air.

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