Hemmingway's hang out...and Captain Tony's!

No visit to Key West is complete without a visit to Hemingway's old hang out, Sloppy Joe's. The next spot was Captain Tony's, the site of the original Sloppy Joe's, replete with some interesting decor.

Sloppy Joe's, Key West

Sloppy Joe's on Duval St.

Captain Tony's

Interesting decor,  Bra's and business cards. Hmmmm!

We had a great day in Key West,  however, there is nothing like the trip down on a motorcycle, the day was perfect, sunny and a light wind. Tomorrow,  a ride with some guy's over to Everglade City for some Stone crab claws, the trip will take us West on Highway 41 through the Everglades.

Go West Young Man....Key West, That Is!

Tom, a motorcycle buddy from N.J., paid me a visit for the last couple days. Tom, being a avid Harley man, rented a Street Glide for three days, so off we were to tour Key West. Key West from where I live is only about 95 Mi.,were there in two hours ready to take in the sights.

While in Key West, we went to a restaurant called Alonzo's, specializing in seafood, especially Oysters.

Tom, my guest and lunch host

Blue Crab salad.  Blue Crab meat, micro salad greens, corn relish, cucumbers, tomatoes and sliced avocado.

This picture is for Pandabonium and Baydog

Washed down with Mango iced tea

Back In The Saddle Again!

Thanks to my friend Bob down here in the Keys, I am once again traveling the  roadways on two wheels. He loaned me his Harley Ultra Classic for a week or two, nice to have friends that have 4 or 5 motorcycles parked in their garage.

The first picture is of the Bike and the second, detail of the hand painted fairing, a theme that is present in several locations on the bike. Nice, a little too fancy for my taste.( beggars can't be choosy)

Ahhh, heading for key west tomorrow with a friend from NJ.

Hand painted fairing, American Indian inspired.

Almost in...remembering Shell Creek adventure.

Chart view of our trek through Shell Creek and other bodies of water.
Click on chart for a close up view of our route.
Legend, Black, first day, orange  second day of sailing. Incidentally, 20 Kts. of wind on the second day, a two reefer!

Almost in, a photo by Sandscraper on Flickr.

The entrance to Shell Creek, whose idea was this anyway? We just wanted to explore another body of water on the other end of this creek. No, we did not  have to come back the same way, we entered Long Sound, sailed into Little Blackwater Sound from there, into Blackwater Sound, through another cut on the Intracoastal, into Tarpon Basin, Buttonwood Sound and finally back into Fl. Bay to our home port.

Shell Creek exit, thank God!

Shell Creek exit, thank God! a video by Sandscraper on Flickr.

We actually had to hack our way into this small creek that joins two bodies of water, we left Fl. Bay and entered Long Sound. Notice the Mangrove debris on the deck that is from the mast hitting the trees as we went through the creek.

I made the segments short so there was not so much video of just water.

I made the segments short so there was not so much video of just water. a video by Sandscraper on Flickr.

Dolphins everywhere

Dolphins everywhere a video by Sandscraper on Flickr.

Dolphins to the left of me, Dolphins to the right of me, but I stood my ground.

Holy crap Batman! a video by Sandscraper on Flickr.

Playing in the bow wave, most times, however, they came up abeam to get a good look at me.

Playing in the bow wave, most times, however, they came up abeam to get a good look at me. a video by Sandscraper on Flickr.

Happy Thanksgiving

To all that view this Blog, Happy Thanksgiving! I know that I have a great deal to be thankful for, I'll bet that if each one of you give the slightest thought about your family, friends and your life you will have no problem coming to the same conclusion as me.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Charley

IF, BY ANY STRETCH OF THE IMAGINATION, YOU HAVE NOTHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR, I GIVE YOU THIS!