Angela Street in the Meadows dead ends into a row of stand-alone storage lockers (what the English call lock ups).
These garages are in fact the west side of Gonzalez Lane, one of those blocks that is frequently used and rarely named. 
I have never felt the need to rent one of these storage units if indeed they are even available to rent. I have never seen one open or in use. I just like the way they look and I wonder who had the great good sense to put them there. 
My favorite reference The Streets of Key West has no mention of Gonzalez and I suppose there is no reason to: there's not much there! And not much room for anything either.
Cheyenne found something to check out, so interesting she stopped short and slipped her collar. In the background you can see the fencing around Peary Court which the Navy has opened to the public http://conchscooter.blogspot.com/2009/11/peary-court.html 
Gonzalez always struck me as an excellent lane to call home, with few neighbors and easy access to New Town, all while living in what is undoubtedly my favorite Key West neighborhood.
Tall trees throw shadows on the tallest buildings. 
And even though this isn't technically Old Town (a good thing in my opinion) the housing stock has, much of it been around for a while.
It's a picturesque neighborhood.
And there are no commercial establishments here, though you can find gas and convenience stores a step away on White Street. 
Palm fronds and louvered windows, Florida as I like it.
Gonzalez Lane is all greenery and storage lockers and easy not to notice.
Summer is creeping up on us and shade is something Cheyenne is starting to notice.
Newton Street is at the other end of Gonzalez and is a one way heading east from White Street.
These garages are in fact the west side of Gonzalez Lane, one of those blocks that is frequently used and rarely named. 
I have never felt the need to rent one of these storage units if indeed they are even available to rent. I have never seen one open or in use. I just like the way they look and I wonder who had the great good sense to put them there. 
My favorite reference The Streets of Key West has no mention of Gonzalez and I suppose there is no reason to: there's not much there! And not much room for anything either.Cheyenne found something to check out, so interesting she stopped short and slipped her collar. In the background you can see the fencing around Peary Court which the Navy has opened to the public http://conchscooter.blogspot.com/2009/11/peary-court.html Gonzalez always struck me as an excellent lane to call home, with few neighbors and easy access to New Town, all while living in what is undoubtedly my favorite Key West neighborhood.Tall trees throw shadows on the tallest buildings. 
And even though this isn't technically Old Town (a good thing in my opinion) the housing stock has, much of it been around for a while.
It's a picturesque neighborhood.
And there are no commercial establishments here, though you can find gas and convenience stores a step away on White Street. 
Palm fronds and louvered windows, Florida as I like it.
Gonzalez Lane is all greenery and storage lockers and easy not to notice.
Summer is creeping up on us and shade is something Cheyenne is starting to notice.
Newton Street is at the other end of Gonzalez and is a one way heading east from White Street. 
5 comments:
Just as "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" speaks of the invisible people, Mr. CS speaks of the invisible places of Key West. I have always found the invisible places to be the most beautiful and full of character (and I wanted to plug an old book I recently read).
Cheerio and all that good stuff.
Dear CS:
I was scanning som online house rentals in the Key West area, with an eye for properties on the water that a group of riders could enjoy for a week. I found a few, that were still outragously expensive -- considering the condition of the recovery -- but none were on Gonzalez Lane.
And quite frankly, Gonzalez Lane looks a bit too sedate for me -- for Key West. When I lived in the Aditrondacks, the nearest neighbor was 1 mile away. I liked that. Here the house to right is about 80 feet distant, with the house to the left a little further. I consider these too close for comfort.
I would go nuts in Key West.
The world is in bloom in West Chester today... Which is good as the temperature was in the high 80's the past two days. I took a run down to the Susquehanna River on my bike yesterday, and sweated my ass off. The fuel pump on the K75 started to shreik yesterday, indicating a clogged fuel filter. These can't be more than $1200 for my bike, and I am headed to the dealership today.
Fondest regards,
Jack • reep • Toad.
Twisted Roads
In the mood I'm in Jeffrey's book sounds like the perfect read to judge it by it's title.
I am waiting for Triple AAA to tow my formerly ultra reliable Nissa Maxima to the shop. It spluttered to a halt three miles from home this morning and I had a refreshing walk (without the dog) in hot clammy conditions along Highway One.
Mr Conchscooter:
I've sensed your being a little down hearted and not yourself lately. I hope all is really okay . You are not your normal self, not so curmudgeonly . . . so to speak.
If you need cheering up, then perhaps Jackie can arrange for something shapely to pop out of a cake
bob
Wet Coast Scootin
Dear Conch:
A good friend of mine — Doug Raymond — was forced into an early retirement, which he did not welcome. Doug said, "It was amazing... As soon as money got tight, everything in the house broke."
While your circumstances are not similar to his, it was amazing that the boat trailer, the clothes dryer, and your router all blew within a day of each other. And now it is the car.
I can't afford a nother car at the moment. And the second money got tight, both rear brake lines rusted out. I felt like fucking screaming. The cost to repair the 15-year-old brake system, including two rear wheel cylinders and pads on the front was $1100.
I think you are smart to seek out a different model boat trailer, with greasable rear bearings. A we discussed in you last call, the zerk fitting in each hub lets me lube the bearing in my bike trailer wheels at the beginning of each season.
By the way, it was very nice to hear from you. I had been in a bummed mood and hearing your cockney accent from Key West made a good deal of difference.
Fondest regards,
Jack • reep • Toad
Twisted Roads
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