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Key West... We're back
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Key West... We're back |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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We drove and drove south to the Keys and then we drove some more. Deer said I'd see some places that I'd never been before. Seemed hours passed before we crossed the seven mile bridge By then we wished that we had thought to bring food from the fridge. Deer said, "That restaurant's really great - They've got a grand buffet!" By then we'd passed it, so I said, "We'll just come back this way" We had no choice on that of course, there's one road in and out So I looked forward to a feast once we had turned about. On Deer Key now - no Big Macs there, just yucky Burglar King Instead of feasting we just got some coke and chicken wings. Back on the road southwestward bound, we crossed the last causeway. The end of earth before us standing drenched in sunshine's ray. Around about we drove and stopped of course at Southernmost. There is no more US ends here - I've now toured all East Coast. Then what to do and what to see - We'd start with Hemingway. Without a doubt, no questions asked - That really made the day. This stately mansion even now the finest on the isle, A paradise in paradise - Kicked back and stayed awhile... The essence still pervades today of "Old Man and the Sea." Best friend and captain living still is now one hundred three. The six-toed cats remain as well now numbered sixty-one. They grace the gardens and the grounds, all basking in the sun. The spirit of Sir Hemingway does surely emanate From every corner of his home his artefacts equate. Envisioning his catwalk to his writing studio, We followed Ernest's proclaimed route and trod to "Sloppy Joe's".. Amazing to experience the stroll down Street Duval. We laughed at Ernest's dragging 'long a rusty urinal... We wandered 'bout and bought some stuff so we'd recall this day. I'm grateful to have seen the world of Ernest Hemingway. But then, of course, 'twas time to go, "It's getting late," thought we... Then drove in circles for awhile - No exit from the Key! We never found that grand buffet while we were driving back We snuck in "Snook's" instead to dine - We had enough Big Macks... We found our way - 'Twas a long day - and now I'm sure it's true. That "You can leave Key West, but then Key West will not leave you.." [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 04-20-2001).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh Oh....sunshine graced your day all right! This is wonderful! A Grand Tour! |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
sounds like a wonderful time!!! Kathleen Blake |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Nan....very envious here. I'd love to go to Key West someday. Sigh. And, welcome back. Bob |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thankya all... Sunshine - Makes me happy...  Irish - Thanks - A grand time indeed..  Bob -  ... Who says I'm back??? Still in sunny Lauderdale, my friend... It'll take a crowbar and a winch to get me outa here...  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Nan: I'm envious... not just of your trip to Key West (though that's enough to envy *G*) but for this chance you have to visit those fine Florida poets. *G* Great poem... I'm glad y'all had fun! (ROFL @ Big Mack *G*) |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh, yes...I'm still grinning at the Burglar King... and any reason why the highways are noted as "MM"? [I know....LOL] |
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S Arthur Grey Senior Member
since 2001-03-19
Posts 719woven by a poet's loom |
Nice trip, Nan, thanks for taking us all along! S Arthur |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I needed a vacation, thanks for the wonderful trip! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Nan, Your poem was wonderful to read And I'm sure I'll read it again If and when I feel the need. You had the deer a better host than most And saw Key West the ending of our coast. I'm sure you will store the memory As I surely as I of meeting thee But as you say it's not over yet And I'm hoping that I'll see you pet For another Kiss and hug and squeeze And whatever else you damn please. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
ROTFLMAO@SyLemme think - What else? - There's an offer I can't refuse!!!  [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 04-17-2001).] |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
I enjoyed your vacation but I don't feel rested at all! |
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Writer Junior Member
since 2001-04-05
Posts 21CA/USA |
The Keys are beautiful. You make me wish I was there again. Happy traveling. I can always be distracted by love, but eventually I get horney for my creativity. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
they have chicken wings in Key West??? very very cool! .....lol sounds like you two had a fabulous time!! what a wonderful photo in words....!!! ....this was very Tropicated!! .... a MAC-cheeseburger in Paradise!!... and with only one road in... what's not to like? nice write, my friend!! |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
What a wonderful day trip! Corinne |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Not true!!!! You can NEVER have enough Big Macks!!!  Thank you, dear Nan, for being such wonderful company |
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Fading Away
since 2001-03-14
Posts 3131Lynchburg, Virginia |
Sounds like a nice trip! Thanks for sharing it with us.. I'm glad you had fun --Marie subconsciously, i think i can eat so much to make my stomach hurt, instead of my heart. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
HEY NAN!!! HAVE YOU DELETED ANY OF THEM YET????? Heh... 'deer could do with a good deleting... love ya - and miss you too...  KAll obscurity starts with a danger: |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
ROFL @ Kamla! Nan, this was wonderful ... you've told of your journey in a wonderfully rhythmic form, it was a joy to read ... loved this! Glad you're all having such a great time. Now where can I get my hands on one of those Big Macks? Best wishes, /Kit |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Who wishes they had a Big Mac?... I'll be on my way soon... Gotta give'm back to Franni sometime... |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Nan - nice to see that you made it back, safely and with gusto! Sounds as if you're trip was relaxing and just what was ordered. See any lighthouses down that-a-way? Perhaps one or two to run, run around! Hehehe! BCI |
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