AdamJoshua 05:26 PM 04-12-2013
S.O.B. you beat me to it so all I have to add is something else obscure.. not camera obscura, just obscure.
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oh what the hell here's a camera obscura as well ..
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Genetic Defect 06:28 PM 04-12-2013
Originally Posted by Steve:
Since I am bored and stuck at work for at least another 30 minutes or so, here is a history lesson for those interested (on even those who are not).
The Conch Republic
The Conch Republic is a micronation declared as a tongue-in-cheek secession of the city of Key West, Florida from the United States on April 23, 1982. It has been maintained as a tourism booster for the city since. Since then, the term "Conch Republic" has been expanded to refer to "all of the Florida Keys, or, that geographic apportionment of land that falls within the legally defined boundaries of Monroe County, Florida, northward to 'Skeeter's Last Chance Saloon' in Florida City, Dade County, Florida, with Key West as the nation's capital and all territories north of Key West being referred to as 'The Northern Territories'."
While the protest that sparked the creation of the Conch Republic (and others which have occurred since then) have been described by some as "tongue-in-cheek", they were motivated by frustrations over genuine concerns. The original protest event was motivated by a U.S. Border Patrol roadblock and checkpoint which greatly inconvenienced residents and was detrimental to tourism in the area.
The Conch Republic celebrates Independence Day every April 23 as part of a week-long festival of activities involving numerous businesses in Key West. The organization – a "Sovereign State of Mind," seeking only to bring more "Humor, Warmth and Respect" to a world in sore need of all three according to its Secretary General, Peter Anderson – is a key tourism booster for the area.
(Credit where credit is due: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conch_republic)
Cliff notes?
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smitty81 06:31 PM 04-12-2013
Originally Posted by icehog3:
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:-)
Let me guess, You're going to be here all next week right Tom?
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icehog3 06:32 PM 04-12-2013
Originally Posted by smitty81:
:-)
Let me guess, You're going to be here all next week right Tom?
Only if you try the veal.
:-)
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icehog3 06:33 PM 04-12-2013
Originally Posted by Genetic Defect:
Cliff notes?
The Conch Republic is a micronation.
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AdamJoshua 06:33 PM 04-12-2013
Ah the Blue Room at the Airport Ramada... don't forget to tip your waitress.
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Genetic Defect 06:37 PM 04-12-2013
Originally Posted by icehog3:
The Conch Republic is a micronation.
Very cool, one of these days we should
:-) there
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Blueface 07:14 PM 04-12-2013
Originally Posted by Genetic Defect:
Very cool, one of these days we should :-) there
Well, we came close.
Remember our Key Largo trip?
Fish House?
Key Lime pie?
Rum Runners?
Cuban coffe?
Bill's Island Smoke Shop?
Great trip.
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Genetic Defect 07:24 PM 04-12-2013
Originally Posted by Blueface:
Well, we came close.
Remember our Key Largo trip?
Fish House?
Key Lime pie?
Rum Runners?
Cuban coffe?
Bill's Island Smoke Shop?
Great trip.
That was definitely a trip I'll never forget
:-) had an awesome time. Thanks to the South Florida crew
:-)
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Blueface 07:34 PM 04-12-2013
Originally Posted by Genetic Defect:
That was definitely a trip I'll never forget :-) had an awesome time. Thanks to the South Florida crew:-)
Was that you, Alex, Nelson and me?
I am ready to do it again any time.
Heck, let's head on down to Conch Republic. Only about an hour and a half further. for dinner, Conch Republic restaurant on the water and for lunch, Bo's. Bo's has best fish sandwich on Earth.
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Genetic Defect 08:08 PM 04-12-2013
Yes, it was the four of us. We have to work on getting this planned. Would be another great trip!
Originally Posted by Blueface:
Was that you, Alex, Nelson and me?
I am ready to do it again any time.
Heck, let's head on down to Conch Republic. Only about an hour and a half further. for dinner, Conch Republic restaurant on the water and for lunch, Bo's. Bo's has best fish sandwich on Earth.
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SvilleKid 08:23 PM 04-12-2013
Originally Posted by Genetic Defect:
Cliff notes?
???? What about my notes???
:-)
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Genetic Defect 08:35 PM 04-12-2013
:-) well played and lmao funny
:-)
Originally Posted by SvilleKid:
???? What about my notes???
:-)
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Blueface 08:37 PM 04-12-2013
Originally Posted by Genetic Defect:
:-) well played and lmao funny :-)
I think we are due for a road trip.
All this "keys" talk has me longing for a drive.
Bo's
Louie's Back Yard
Conch Republic
Fish House
Encore
Island Smoke Shop
Islamorada Seafood Co
Life is good!!!
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Genetic Defect 08:39 PM 04-12-2013
Agreed, lets do this.
Originally Posted by Blueface:
I think we are due for a road trip.
All this "keys" talk has me longing for a drive.
Bo's
Louie's Back Yard
Conch Republic
Fish House
Encore
Island Smoke Shop
Islamorada Seafood Co
Life is good!!!
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Bigwaved 08:48 PM 04-12-2013
Blueface 08:53 PM 04-12-2013
Originally Posted by Bigwaved:
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Just realized, no more Friday martinis. Can't freaking spell coffee.
:-)
Dave, make a cross country trip. You won't regret a trip to the keys with us.
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Bigwaved 08:56 PM 04-12-2013
I am making gimlets. Head on over.
Originally Posted by Blueface:
Just realized, no more Friday martinis. Can't freaking spell coffee. :-)
Dave, make a cross country trip. You won't regret a trip to the keys with us.
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Steve 07:44 AM 04-13-2013
