OCT 16 2010......7 Night Western.... "BRING BACK THE MAGIC"!

[pinkygirl]

WE have been once for a couple days.
Went down on our motorcycle.

Where i got my first tatoo!!!!

I definitley want to get some KEY LIME PIE!

I was looking up the electric cars and i found something that is a TREASURE HUNT on the ELCECTRIC CARS....It has to be at least 2 teams but i think it said can be up to 5 teams.....and it takes 3 hours and you see alot of stuff...i know its early but any way MAYBE uo for doing this or even lookign into doing it?????

WEll i gotta go to work..........

never had key lime pie....is it good?
treasure hunt sounds fun to, I think we might get lost doing this LOL

 

[dizzi]

ooh thanks for the info on the sandals and fish wagon!!

maybe we can add this information to the first post?? this way we can keep track of all cool things to do and see in port!!!

WILL DO!!!!!

 

[nenner1]

not sure what we are doing but I was thinking of just doing a tour on the conch train...I'm sure my boys would find this fun LOL
anyone here ever been there before??

Yes, we've done the Conch train. I've been to KW more times than I can count. (When I was little my dad used to cheap out, we would ride behind the conch train, following it in our car with the windows down listening to the narration!) I LOVE KW. Its an unusual place though. Quirky. I think as long as you know what to expect you won't be dissapointed. There are lots of bars and a somewhat adult/mardi gras(minus the beads)/party feel to it. The conch train is a lot of fun, takes you all over the island and tells you the history of the places you see (Hemingway house and southernmost point for example). It is a bit pricey but you really should do it once. The whole ride takes about an hour, IIRC. They even stop at a shop for a Pie break (more info below) Sunset at Mallory Square (separate event) is awesome. Not just the beautiful sunset, but all the events going on around you (fire jugglers, the iguana man, people balancing stoves on their heads, and a craft market (cool handmade jewlery and things like hand painted shells and ornaments, etc.)

Anyway, back to the topic, read more on the Conch Train here: Conch Train

Kino Sandal Factory is @ 107 Fitzpatrick St. . Just around the corner from Malory Square. Very cool handmade sandals/flip flops. BTW the fish wagon is 801 Caroline St. (where there is a woman going crazy on). Parrotheads should understand this...

Kinos are awesome...they are CHEAP, CUTE, and LAST FOREVER. They are only open for a short while on Sundays (they day we will be there), and only open special on Sunday if a cruise ship will be in port. We plan to call them in advance to tell them there will be many customers on the Magic to make sure they open that day (they are normally closed on Sundays). The shop has open manufacturing areas so you can see them hand making the shoes right in front of you! Check out their website to get a better idea of what the shoes and shop are like: Kinosandals.com

BO's fishwagon...straight up, it's a dive. A shack with character, if you will. But the fish sandwiches ROCK.

There's also a Hogs Breath there, Dizzi you and hubby may enjoy that!

never had key lime pie....is it good?
treasure hunt sounds fun to, I think we might get lost doing this LOL

Key Lime Pie is great...VERY tart! Very, very tart. While I am usually a pie purist, I have to say frozen Key Lime Pie on a stick covered in chocolate is AMAZING!!! Many of the kitschy souvenir stands have it.

I could pull together a guide of must see places and things to do in KW for us all to reference. I have to finish my TR first though...(good thing we have some time!)

 

[dizzi]

Never tried KEYLIME on a stick........But i will have to get some.

Would love to see what you can do with a reference guide nenner!

That is Hilarious about your dad and the CONCH TRAIN!

Yeah when we went to the KEYS we must have drove back and forth i guess on DUVAL STREET, about 5 times just looking at the transvestites....like they weren't normal trannies, they were like hilarious ones. BIG over done hair like old women on heehaa ones.

I kept having DH turn the motorcycle around.

 

[pinkygirl]

Yes, we've done the Conch train. I've been to KW more times than I can count. (When I was little my dad used to cheap out, we would ride behind the conch train, following it in our car with the windows down listening to the narration!) I LOVE KW. Its an unusual place though. Quirky. I think as long as you know what to expect you won't be dissapointed. There are lots of bars and a somewhat adult/mardi gras(minus the beads)/party feel to it. The conch train is a lot of fun, takes you all over the island and tells you the history of the places you see (Hemingway house and southernmost point for example). It is a bit pricey but you really should do it once. The whole ride takes about an hour, IIRC. They even stop at a shop for a Pie break (more info below) Sunset at Mallory Square (separate event) is awesome. Not just the beautiful sunset, but all the events going on around you (fire jugglers, the iguana man, people balancing stoves on their heads, and a craft market (cool handmade jewlery and things like hand painted shells and ornaments, etc.)

Anyway, back to the topic, read more on the Conch Train here: Conch Train


Kinos are awesome...they are CHEAP, CUTE, and LAST FOREVER. They are only open for a short while on Sundays (they day we will be there), and only open special on Sunday if a cruise ship will be in port. We plan to call them in advance to tell them there will be many customers on the Magic to make sure they open that day (they are normally closed on Sundays). The shop has open manufacturing areas so you can see them hand making the shoes right in front of you! Check out their website to get a better idea of what the shoes and shop are like: Kinosandals.com

BO's fishwagon...straight up, it's a dive. A shack with character, if you will. But the fish sandwiches ROCK.

There's also a Hogs Breath there, Dizzi you and hubby may enjoy that!



Key Lime Pie is great...VERY tart! Very, very tart. While I am usually a pie purist, I have to say frozen Key Lime Pie on a stick covered in chocolate is AMAZING!!! Many of the kitschy souvenir stands have it.

I could pull together a guide of must see places and things to do in KW for us all to reference. I have to finish my TR first though...(good thing we have some time!)

wow great info!!!! thanks so much also looking forward to seeing your guide too!!

 

[dizzi]

I added the KEY WEST INFO to the First Page!!!!

 

[pinkygirl]

I added the KEY WEST INFO to the First Page!!!!

looks great! thanks

 

[dizzi]

What no posts in 24 hours............uuuuuugggggh
This will never do!!!!!!!

Hey just wa thinking about pirate night........
What is everyone doing for this

Dresing up alot
dressing up a little
wearing pirate tshirts
ignoring the whole thing and not dresssing up at all???


Not sure yet what we will do, my thought had been to just wear matching pirate tshirts, bandanas and eye patches maybe jeans rolled up.
But then i would liek i was missing out on the Dressing u alot thing!!!

 

[pinkygirl]

What no posts in 24 hours............uuuuuugggggh
This will never do!!!!!!!

Hey just wa thinking about pirate night........
What is everyone doing for this

Dresing up alot
dressing up a little
wearing pirate tshirts
ignoring the whole thing and not dresssing up at all???


Not sure yet what we will do, my thought had been to just wear matching pirate tshirts, bandanas and eye patches maybe jeans rolled up.
But then i would liek i was missing out on the Dressing u alot thing!!!

we dressed up on our last cruise, but I think we will just wear matching pirate shirts and bandana this time!!

 

[pinkygirl]

FE Exchange!!​

ok I thought I would start this now just to get started on this...Does everyone still want me to organize the FE Exchange?
If so, I thought I would start compiling a list of names and room numbers.
You can either reply here to me or send me a PM saying that you want to join in on the exchange! Thanks

 

[kritter]

FE Exchange!!​

ok I thought I would start this now just to get started on this...Does everyone still want me to organize the FE Exchange?
If so, I thought I would start compiling a list of names and room numbers.

Great, idea Nancy... Thanks,,!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[RanCan]

You betcha!!!
Thanks Nancy!

 

[DizzylandDeb]

Yes. Please go for it Nancy!

 

[dizzi]

Oh My Gosh OF COURSE!!!!
and THANK YOU SOOOOOOO much!!!!

I already know some things i am giving

 

[pinkygirl]

thanks everyone...it should be fun to do again!!!! LOL

 

[pinkygirl]

Oh My Gosh OF COURSE!!!!
and THANK YOU SOOOOOOO much!!!!

I already know some things i am giving

wow I'm impressed!! I still have no clue

 

[dizzi]

Well we have plenty of time, i just happened to be in DOWNTOWN DISNEY and got both ideas. So i had kind of an unfair advantage.....

 

[dizzi]

I just noticed your Mickey picture...has changed dates right.....???

Cute

 

[pinkygirl]

Well we have plenty of time, i just happened to be in DOWNTOWN DISNEY and got both ideas. So i had kind of an unfair advantage.....

LOL that's alright.....I'm sure I'll find something really good too LOL

 

[pinkygirl]

I just noticed your Mickey picture...has changed dates right.....???

Cute

thanks!! yes I changes it a while back.....and now he's holding up two fingers for 2!! LOL not easy to do to make it look original LOL