Category: January

[“Wolf Man is dead”] Wolf Man was a dying breed who just really died. He was always happy and cheerful. I’d see him every morning at Tom Thumb around 6:30. He’s what we moved here for and now have lost. Respect used to come from who you were not how much money you had. They are all dying off OZ, Hurricane Dave, and now Wolf Man. They all accomplished the true Keys goal. To be able to get everywhere you needed to go on a bicycle, and nobody knows your real name.

But…

The notion that Neugent can toss bricks at other politicos on this issue is flat out disgusting.  One need only to ride around in the neighborhoods of District 2, Neugent’s district, to become keenly aware that the county has its thumb firmly inserted in its own nether bodily orifice when it comes to the issue of debris collection.  In the neighborhoods–where the voters live–street after street after street is not just littered, but rather piles of debris that are chest high  and tens of feet long are as common as politicians’ lies.

Neugent, et al, are ignoring the voters that put them in office, but rather, are washing the feet of the big dollar donors that gave them the bucks to buy their way into office.  It is money that is the mother’s milk of politics–money that buys ads and signs and bumper stickers.

This is once again hard evidence that this county desperately needs term limits, and that the citizens of Monroe County would be better served if commissioners could only be voted on by the residents of the district in which they live

Global warming doesn’t exist because I had to wear a jacket today and, besides, if the ice caps melt, the extra water will fall off the edge of the world and drown the devil.

Wolfman is currently “on ice” at the Dean Lopez Home in Key West They did contact his ex-wife and he did have a brother in S. Calif. The funeral director informed me that if no one claims him, the county will cremate him and place his ashes in the City Vault. Such a sad situation, but it is the way he chose to live his life. Those of you at Coconuts please raise a glass (probably done already several times by now) and wish him safe passage on his current journey.

Wolfie, you were and will remain in our hearts as one of those unforgettable characters we meet while on our own journey. Rest in peace.  ~Your forever friends Tom & Sue

Kudos to Kahuna Boat Wiring. The repair was accomplished professionally and magnificently. I applaud their customer service. I highly recommend this company. Thanks! The number: 305-304-2600. Again, thanks.

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Including this current round of funding, UWFK has provided over $600,000 for recovery work here in the Keys to 31 local agencies since Hurricane Irma, as well as begun a direct case management program assisting families Keys-wide. The UWFK Board of Directors has earmarked additional funds to assist with mid- to long-term recovery efforts including expanding “safety net” funding during the traditional Community Investment allocation process. Applications for the Community Investment funding cycle will be available at KeysUnitedWay.org in mid-January

He’s not sold on the whole spores or mycotoxin idea and gets quite angry when I talk about it. He’s usually so good and supportive, but I guess this is just too much for him. Anyone know where I can find a good article that explains all of this? Or maybe a video would be better?

What you can do: Do Not Resuscitate cold-stunned Invasives (DNR). To complete termination, put in plastic bag and place in freezer. Eat Iguanas. 6 recipes — Link. Don’t eat large snakes from Everglades, they accumulate high levels of mercury (toxic heavy metal)

Iguanas eat native plants, including larval foods of Endangered butterflies. When young, they eat butterfly larvae and pupae. They crap all over, spreading e-coli. They eat landscape, including flowers. They eat vegetable seedlings, and can even wipe out a crop. Other Invasive Lizards eat baby birds and eggs from the nest. Pythons and constrictors have wiped out 99% of small mammals in parts of the Glades. Link

[Mold] I believe I have learned something about killing mold and fungus in the body. Oregano oil works but as you do, it releases mycotoxins. I know this because I’m a holistic health practitioner and I use electro dermal screening in my practice and I have seen this in two consecutive clients. Oregano oil works, but you have to be pulling out the mycotoxins at the same time.

You may have noticed that trucks have recently been working in our community to complete the first round of cleanup. We were assured that the trucks and workers will continue until most of the debris is removed over the next two weeks. Items that will not be picked up on this run are metal items, such as appliances and toxic products (electronics, cans with paint, oil, gas, etc.). When the first pickup is completed, they will begin a second round with a third scheduled later on. They suggested that if there are still PPH homeowners that have not finished cleaning up their property, to do so as soon as possible to take advantage of these free pickups. After the 3rd round, it will be the owner’s responsibility to remove debris. It was stated that all debris needs to be separated to improve the collection process and limit returns. Please separate debris on your streets into 4 piles: vegetative debris; toxic products; appliances; household goods/construction & demolition debris.

The same company is also responsible for cleaning debris from the canals. They have barges with equipment that’s needed to pick debris out of the water for disposal. We need to rely on their help in this case since we’re limited on what can be done with our community pontoon boat. Priorities and scheduling are currently being worked out.

The gentleman in charge did work here after Hurricanes Georges and Wilma and understands the difficulties that come with our diverse ownership issues (both private and public) and the liabilities and concerns involved. Health, safety and availability of adequate areas for staging and removal in a Wildlife Refuge must also be taken into consideration for the job to be done properly and to qualify for funding.  ~Bob Audette

[Sarcasm] Do you have to be a biker to be a wounded warrior?

The picture of the old Montego Bay burning in Tuesdays CT brought back many fond memories.  In my opinion the best bar BPK has ever seen.  Many afternoons were spent at the corner of the bar with the collection of pirates (who had brass name tags at their favorite spots) shooting dice and with Big Ed keeping our glasses full.  They’ll never be another like Mo Bay.

The next day, Sister Barbara was told that a man was at her door, insisting on seeing her. She went down, and found the stranger waiting. Without a word, he handed her a huge wad of $100 bills.

“What’s this?” she asked. “That’s the $8,000 you have coming Sister,” he replied. “Don’t Despair paid 80-to-1.”

[“Over development”] Paradise Lost. There’s this sailor who made the voyage of his lifetime across the Pacific to Tahiti expecting to find the Tahiti of the 19th century with topless brown beauties, only to find chain stores and traffic.

[Paradise Lost] Is it legal to shoot out my neighbor’s flood lights that shine all night into my freaking bedroom windows?

[Roofs] Some people here are confusing sheathing (or including some other structural components like trusses or rafters) with roofing. A roof blowing off is not the same as roofing blowing off[?].