Duval Street as the sun goes down. Vacationers learning that scooters make sensible transportation:
In the background the attractive droopy green fencing partially covering the hole next to the San Carlos Theater is still there and no signs of construction going on. Vagrants are coming in for lots of comments in the Citizen's Voice. Is this a "character" or a vagrant? You might be surpised in a town that doesn't glorify the trappings of wealth or fashion. 
Perhaps I don't look like an easy mark but I am never bothered by bums downtown. I get the feeling that as time goes by and the economy doesn't bounce back we will see more and more human suffering and those voluntary bums who choose life on the streets will be a minority, and more of us will face the economic breakdown that knocks us out of the middle class. In the meantime I cling to my middle class lifestyle and enjoy every minute of it. Riding with my armpits showing is not my wallflower style: 
This dude looked like he should be in Seattle or someplace rainy and cold. Oh wait, that would be the Keys these days.
It's not very American to hang on the sidewalk and chat is it? It happens all the time in Key West. 
Had my wife not been with me I might have been tempted to go and rent the mannequin. I wonder what they expect you to do with it?
Old Town Mexican Café offers outdoor seating and lots of it. Hope you are enjoying the snow Up North.
A man of taste. 
A man of lesser taste. Actually I'm not sure I'm man enough to actually own and ride a T120 Triumph. I like motorcycles that start, go and stop on command.
Dust catchers anyone?
My wife is ragging me to get new crocs as mine are worn out. I am not going to switch to orange. I think you need white legs to offset the color properly.
Automated teller machines. One is Bank of America, the other is Keys Federal Credit Union. One is too big to fail the other is a normal business. 
Ashley was rushing home from her shift at a Duval Street restaurant. I hope she was going to spend our tip wisely.
Everyone loves the notion of "island time" that mythical attitude that says in modern Key West not showing up to work is okay. I want to try it out at my work. "Sorry. The Key West Police Department is currently closed. We should be open again soon. Good luck." My wife smiled when she saw this hurriedly scribbled note. I hope whatever it was, wasn't serious.
Flowers which I am sure have a name but as I don't know what it is I shall call them "Fred."
Whoops! I guess the Parking Department was not closed...We parked the kennel on Elizabeth Street and walked. That's because there are no meters out there. Actually I still see lots of available parking in Old Town, which surprises me when I hear so much bitching about parking. The ability to walk a few blocks helps.
You could be coming home to this after a hard afternoon's drinking and talking on Duval Street: 
Or this could be your inordinately expensive Old Town apartment: 
The wife and I got in the kennel, and because I had drink taken, she drove. I applauded this sentiment on first noticing the sentiment. "I wish more people would do that!" I said, thinking about all the times I answer 9-1-1 and wonder what the caller was thinking...
...then I saw the gun and I wondered why anyone would boast about pretending to be a vigilante. Better to call 9-1-1 and get professional help is the only conclusion I would draw.
The beauty of a night off and an evening drive down the Overseas Highway with my family. 
I think Highway One at night has it's own particular beauty. Everyone should get to see it once.
In the background the attractive droopy green fencing partially covering the hole next to the San Carlos Theater is still there and no signs of construction going on. Vagrants are coming in for lots of comments in the Citizen's Voice. Is this a "character" or a vagrant? You might be surpised in a town that doesn't glorify the trappings of wealth or fashion. Perhaps I don't look like an easy mark but I am never bothered by bums downtown. I get the feeling that as time goes by and the economy doesn't bounce back we will see more and more human suffering and those voluntary bums who choose life on the streets will be a minority, and more of us will face the economic breakdown that knocks us out of the middle class. In the meantime I cling to my middle class lifestyle and enjoy every minute of it. Riding with my armpits showing is not my wallflower style: This dude looked like he should be in Seattle or someplace rainy and cold. Oh wait, that would be the Keys these days.
It's not very American to hang on the sidewalk and chat is it? It happens all the time in Key West. 
Had my wife not been with me I might have been tempted to go and rent the mannequin. I wonder what they expect you to do with it?
Old Town Mexican Café offers outdoor seating and lots of it. Hope you are enjoying the snow Up North.A man of taste. A man of lesser taste. Actually I'm not sure I'm man enough to actually own and ride a T120 Triumph. I like motorcycles that start, go and stop on command.
Dust catchers anyone?My wife is ragging me to get new crocs as mine are worn out. I am not going to switch to orange. I think you need white legs to offset the color properly.Automated teller machines. One is Bank of America, the other is Keys Federal Credit Union. One is too big to fail the other is a normal business. Ashley was rushing home from her shift at a Duval Street restaurant. I hope she was going to spend our tip wisely.
Everyone loves the notion of "island time" that mythical attitude that says in modern Key West not showing up to work is okay. I want to try it out at my work. "Sorry. The Key West Police Department is currently closed. We should be open again soon. Good luck." My wife smiled when she saw this hurriedly scribbled note. I hope whatever it was, wasn't serious.
Flowers which I am sure have a name but as I don't know what it is I shall call them "Fred."Whoops! I guess the Parking Department was not closed...We parked the kennel on Elizabeth Street and walked. That's because there are no meters out there. Actually I still see lots of available parking in Old Town, which surprises me when I hear so much bitching about parking. The ability to walk a few blocks helps.You could be coming home to this after a hard afternoon's drinking and talking on Duval Street: Or this could be your inordinately expensive Old Town apartment: The wife and I got in the kennel, and because I had drink taken, she drove. I applauded this sentiment on first noticing the sentiment. "I wish more people would do that!" I said, thinking about all the times I answer 9-1-1 and wonder what the caller was thinking......then I saw the gun and I wondered why anyone would boast about pretending to be a vigilante. Better to call 9-1-1 and get professional help is the only conclusion I would draw.
The beauty of a night off and an evening drive down the Overseas Highway with my family. I think Highway One at night has it's own particular beauty. Everyone should get to see it once.
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Couldent get through one post with out a pic of someones croc's could you? Good luck with finding a new pair of croc's...the hardest part i would assume would be finding a color more effeminate than pink.Baby blue maybe...I'm sort of surprised you havent bought any of those bangles you can stick through the holes like my 6 year old niece...God's speed ....sally..
Buffalo Bill
P.S.- I think were even now...
you could go for lovely lilac color of crocs. Or the hell with it, wear two different colors at one time.......that would seem normal down there.
Mr Conchscooter:
at least you can pay your ticket at work, rather than having to mail it in. Couldn't you have put your KW police shirt in plain view somewhere so as to avoid the ticket in the first place ?
Now don't you go changing colours on me, or you'll be kicked out of the Pink Croc Society. There are 2-1/2 of us and the number is growing. As soon as Jim's miniMax grows up there will be three.
don't assume all northerners have SNOW. It missed us this year. Temps in the 50's (US) and sun forecast all week
bob
bobskoot: wet coast scootin
Daer Buffalo Bill- I could never be even with you, but I will try.
Judi I am a pink only kind of guy and I will be going to Summerland sandal soon for new ones.
bob- happily it was not my ticket but the city manager recently sent out an e-mail saying only he can void parking tickets and now the city has it's onw parking division so there is no free parking for anyone.So I will encourage you to pay the meter when you show up. You me and riepe could each get a ticket if we share one car parking spot
Dear Conch:
This was a delightful and charming glimpse into the idylic life you espouse in Key West, a place that is far from normal but close to perfection. If I ever have money again, which is doubtful, I would gladly rent a scooter to ride about the town, at least for a day.
I am planning on doing so on my visit to paradise in the fall. I'm hoping dieting and exercise will lend more mobility to my left leg, which is now primarily used for ornamentation.
I think you should buy a Triumph shirt anyway. I may even make one for you, though the sentiment is chancy when I am the author. The tagline could read, "Triumph... Who'd Buy One If It Was Called 'Defeat?'"
I am already working on a Water Buffalo Shirt.
Since it receives none of the income, the State of Pennsylvania does not prosecute out of state violations. That ticket would be sticking out of the ass of a free ranging Key West chicken had it been issued to me.
Rarher than issue stupid tickets, the township should issue a value coupon. A summons that entitles the defendant to one of two options: $20 off a $100 purchase in Key West, or a $100 fine.
People who display placards on the wall promoting their gun use generally have little dicks. Yet they feel compelled to do so as adverising to the contrary occasionally pays off.
Fondest regards,
Jack • reep • Toad
Dear Toad,
little dicks are underrated.
sincerely
stiffie.
Mr Conchscooter:
the City of Vancouver has a policy of cancelling tickets issued to OUT OF PROVINCE people. All you have to do is to contact them when you return home.
re: your tickets, all you have to do is get the City Manager to confirm that you lent him your vehicle for that day.
Methinks that a photo of rIEPE on a scooter would be PRICELESS . Do you think they have one in his size ?
bob
bobskoot: wet coast scootin
I do not own an SUV. I did not get a ticket. I photogrpahed a ticket on someone else's car. I parked on Elizabeth street where there are no meters. Really.
Mr Conchscooter:
I can't help but think that your record player is "skipping"
bob
bobskoot: wet coast scootin
Now I'm getting savaged by bobscoot.ust be all those blocked streets and Canadian rioters flipping tiddlywinks. Enough to put anyone in a bad mood.
Dear Sir:
You never told me you owned an SUV? What kind do you have?
Fondest regards,
Jack • reep • Toad
Mr Conchscooter:
SUV ? I must have missed something. Did you purchase an SUV ? what happened to the Nissan Kennel ?
Oh well, at least Cheyenne will have more room as she waits for you to get off work
bob
bobskoot: wet coast scootin
What have I done to deserve this? Cheyenne's kennel is a 3.5 liter 2002 Maxima which goes from 50 to 80 fast enough to pass most BMW or Suzuki tourists without them knowing they were passed. It has 125,000 US (200,000 Cdn) miles and I plan to keep it for 125,000 more or until riepe starves to death waiting for the economy to pick up. I would rather eat my gentleman's vegetables than drive an SUV or a truck. I like to drive a responsive vehicle, not a salad bar on wheels.
Dear Mr. Conch:
We at the General Motors Consumer Feedback Team were wondering how the new SUV was working out for you. Our "OnStar" communications device indicates you received a ticket yesterday. An increased number of tickets will undoubtedly be reflected in your insurance premiums.
Please drive responsibly.
Stuart Beige
Customer Relations and Insurance Liaison
General Motors
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