Friday night Doug and Tammy arrived with our van, (thanks guys) and we were ready for a fun weekend here in Marathon and in Key West Weird.
After drinks, apps, laughs, and catch up, we headed to the Sunset Bar and Grill for a fun night of surf and turf apps (clams, wings and shrimp) drinks, dancing, good music, and did I mention FUN. After Sunset Bar and Grill, we all headed over to one of the funkiest bars in Marathon, The Brass Monkey. If you want to see the local color and hear some local talent, this is the place. At around 11:30 we decided to call it an early night (?) because we were headed for Key West crazy in the morning.
After a beautiful drive down the Keys, we arrived in Key West. (let the party begin!) Our first stop was at Divers Direct so I could pick up a new dive suit, then on to Guy Harvey's, where the gang had already started without us. Two reasons for stopping at Guy Harvey's. First is that they have dollar drafts, and it's a good place to get a roadie, and the other was to see Georgia Girl (Lindsey) who worked there and adopted Doug and Tammy. The reason she is known as Georgia Girl is because she has a tattoo on her butt of the Univ. of Georgia logo. When you see my brother Ron, ask him about it. He is a lover of great art. Our next stop was Fogerty's for an outrageous sloppy grouper sandwich. (see photos) This could get long, so you might want to take a break.
Next stop, Schooners Wharf. (with a few stops on the way) Schooners is one of our favorite places situated along the waterfront. We love their wings, and a must is to see Cigar Guy and smoke one of his fresh rolled (well, kind of fresh) cigars. It's also where we can listen to Michael McCloud, a real legend. We always have a great time there.
Next stop, Hogs Breath. Usually they have good music, but it wasn't very good this time, so we made some calls to a few of our friends so they could go on line http://www.hogsbreath.com/ and we could wave at them on the Hogsbreath web cams.
Next stop, (with a few short stops along the way) The Turtle Krawl Raw Bar (yes Rena, they have raw oysters and they are huge) There we met up with some other cruising friends who just got in and will spend the winter in a marina just outside Key West. Did I mention we are going to take September Song down to Key West for five days at Christmas and Doug and Tammy are joining us. I'm sure we will be seeing that gang down there again for a Key West Crazy Christmas.
Next stop (after a few stops along the way. Hey, you get real thirsty while doing all that walking) The Chart Room. The Chart Room is a "real funky" landmark. When developers wanted to build an upscale hotel, they had to build it around and over the Chart Room. The Chart Room is where Jimmy Buffett got his start. Another unusual thing is that the bar has people's ashes sealed in the bar in front of where they had stood for years. A plaque with their names and dates on it is in front of their resting place. "only in Key West.
Next stop, (after a few stops along the way. You know the routine) The Key West Christmas Parade. The parade was a little calmer than most KW parades. Most parades in Key West are "anything goes" type parades. If you want to see what I mean, go to Serendipity's blog (we have a link on our blog you can click on under My Blog list) and scroll down to their trip to Key West for Fantasy Fest.
Next stop, (no stops along the way) back to Marathon. Vicki was our designated driver (thanks Vicki) and we don't remember the trip home because we were all sleeping. (except Vicki)
Sunday morning it was time to say a sad goodbye to Gypsies, but not before a delicious breakfast at the Stuffed Pig here in Marathon.
Not to worry, we will be back together again with the Gypsies, because the four of us (and a few of our cruising friends) are going to be in Key West for a Key West Crazy (or as Doug and Tammy call it, Key West Weird) Christmas.
September Song (see you at Christmas Gypsies) out
Bob
After drinks, apps, laughs, and catch up, we headed to the Sunset Bar and Grill for a fun night of surf and turf apps (clams, wings and shrimp) drinks, dancing, good music, and did I mention FUN. After Sunset Bar and Grill, we all headed over to one of the funkiest bars in Marathon, The Brass Monkey. If you want to see the local color and hear some local talent, this is the place. At around 11:30 we decided to call it an early night (?) because we were headed for Key West crazy in the morning.
After a beautiful drive down the Keys, we arrived in Key West. (let the party begin!) Our first stop was at Divers Direct so I could pick up a new dive suit, then on to Guy Harvey's, where the gang had already started without us. Two reasons for stopping at Guy Harvey's. First is that they have dollar drafts, and it's a good place to get a roadie, and the other was to see Georgia Girl (Lindsey) who worked there and adopted Doug and Tammy. The reason she is known as Georgia Girl is because she has a tattoo on her butt of the Univ. of Georgia logo. When you see my brother Ron, ask him about it. He is a lover of great art. Our next stop was Fogerty's for an outrageous sloppy grouper sandwich. (see photos) This could get long, so you might want to take a break.
Next stop, Schooners Wharf. (with a few stops on the way) Schooners is one of our favorite places situated along the waterfront. We love their wings, and a must is to see Cigar Guy and smoke one of his fresh rolled (well, kind of fresh) cigars. It's also where we can listen to Michael McCloud, a real legend. We always have a great time there.
Next stop, Hogs Breath. Usually they have good music, but it wasn't very good this time, so we made some calls to a few of our friends so they could go on line http://www.hogsbreath.com/ and we could wave at them on the Hogsbreath web cams.
Next stop, (with a few short stops along the way) The Turtle Krawl Raw Bar (yes Rena, they have raw oysters and they are huge) There we met up with some other cruising friends who just got in and will spend the winter in a marina just outside Key West. Did I mention we are going to take September Song down to Key West for five days at Christmas and Doug and Tammy are joining us. I'm sure we will be seeing that gang down there again for a Key West Crazy Christmas.
Next stop (after a few stops along the way. Hey, you get real thirsty while doing all that walking) The Chart Room. The Chart Room is a "real funky" landmark. When developers wanted to build an upscale hotel, they had to build it around and over the Chart Room. The Chart Room is where Jimmy Buffett got his start. Another unusual thing is that the bar has people's ashes sealed in the bar in front of where they had stood for years. A plaque with their names and dates on it is in front of their resting place. "only in Key West.
Next stop, (after a few stops along the way. You know the routine) The Key West Christmas Parade. The parade was a little calmer than most KW parades. Most parades in Key West are "anything goes" type parades. If you want to see what I mean, go to Serendipity's blog (we have a link on our blog you can click on under My Blog list) and scroll down to their trip to Key West for Fantasy Fest.
Next stop, (no stops along the way) back to Marathon. Vicki was our designated driver (thanks Vicki) and we don't remember the trip home because we were all sleeping. (except Vicki)
Sunday morning it was time to say a sad goodbye to Gypsies, but not before a delicious breakfast at the Stuffed Pig here in Marathon.
Not to worry, we will be back together again with the Gypsies, because the four of us (and a few of our cruising friends) are going to be in Key West for a Key West Crazy (or as Doug and Tammy call it, Key West Weird) Christmas.
September Song (see you at Christmas Gypsies) out
Bob
