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Key West Run - P H O T O S
Rode down to Key West yesterday with Bob, Hans and Marc because we could, and to continue the birthday celebration. Many thanks, guys- it was a blast. It's never hard to enjoy yourself with friends in Key West.
Ken and Karen Trelfa met us at Marco Island in their Outerlimits, Instant Insanity, and along with a couple of their friends, Glen and Laurel, from Canada (we are being invaded, I tell ya) ran with us down to a place many of you are familiar with. I took my camera. Bob discovered a very cool place via teh google. Literally, a secluded rainforest a block off of Duval St that few, I bet, have ever heard of, much less seen. It's called Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden. She has owned the place for 40 years and operates an exotic bird rescue operation there. Beautiful place. Here are a few pix... more tomorrow. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/...5b9ed8f8_o.jpg FULL SIZE http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/...6da3a893_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/...d207c222_o.jpg Mr. Bill was really getting around. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/...ac1955d4_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/...4f9e1b5d_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/...28881d11_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/...3dddd1c4_o.jpg FULL SIZE http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/...34d58f36_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/...60238c60_o.jpg Marc's son and one of his buddies came out to greet us as we pulled into Marco Island. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/...a8ccd1db_o.jpg |
Again Jay great pics and enjoyed spending some time with you and the rest of the gang in Key West. A bit of a warm up for next month. We were only there for less than 18 hrs and as always it was an adventure. In Jay's third last pic where sign says "control depth less than 18 inches", I always get a kick taking visitors thru some of the backwaters south of Marco and freaking them out ! LOL Sorry Ken & Karen. He, he.
Bob Here is a link to video about Nancy Forresters Secret Garden. It is located at 1 Freeschool Lane off Simenton St just a block from the madness of Duval Street. Not for everyone but we enjoyed the change of pace. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1316586293564 |
And here i'm trying to call Hans thinking " probably working his ass off today". Miss you guys see ya soon I hope.
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A little McCaw info....the solid blue one in pic #4 is a Hyacinth McCaw is the largest in the parrot family and is an endangered species. A few years ago they would easily get $20,000 in a exotic bird store. They are the biggest yet they are the most docile.
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another piece of trivia for you......Yolo used to be Jack Nicklaus's boat. He sold it to his neighbor Abe Johnson but I don't know if he still owns it. Abe made the news (along with Jack and Greg Norman) for falling victim(s) to a jewelry swindler a few years back to the tune of about 100 million in fake gems. Guy sold them all real stuff, had it appraised and then when it came back for service/cleaning he would switch out the gems with fake stuff. Abe took the majority of the hit in the scam.
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Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation
(Post 3227173)
A little McCaw info....the solid blue one in pic #4 is a Hyacinth McCaw is the largest in the parrot family and is an endangered species. A few years ago they would easily get $20,000 in a exotic bird store. They are the biggest yet they are the most docile.
Nancy was telling us that many of the birds that are brought to her are sick or injured and she nurses them back to health. Some are dropped off by people that buy them on a whim and after a while they tire of the incessant racket they can make and want to get rid of them. She says they also try to place them in a good home so if anyone is looking for a parrot .... there you go. She also said parrots are extremely sensitive to any toxins and will die if exposed. She is a very interesting lady. She was born in the Keys and has lived in Key West for the last 40 years. She is not happy with the " progress " in Key West since she settled there. :) |
Originally Posted by jayboat
(Post 3227023)
I took my camera.
Bob discovered a very cool place via teh google. Literally, a secluded rainforest a block off of Duval St that few, I bet, have ever heard of, much less seen. It's called Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden. She has owned the place for 40 years and operates an exotic bird rescue operation there. Beautiful place. Beautiful Pixs. The colors look nice & vibrant. I wish everything up here in the Midwest, wasn't so DEAD :(.. Usually this time of year, the flora & fauna is quite colorful.
Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation
(Post 3227173)
A little McCaw info....the solid blue one in pic #4 is a Hyacinth McCaw is the largest in the parrot family and is an endangered species. A few years ago they would easily get $20,000 in a exotic bird store. They are the biggest yet they are the most docile.
Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation
(Post 3227203)
another piece of trivia for you......Yolo used to be Jack Nicklaus's boat.
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Originally Posted by Bobthebuilder
(Post 3227213)
Interesting stuff JS. You truly are a walking encyclopedia. LOL
Nancy was telling us that many of the birds that are brought to her are sick or injured and she nurses them back to health. Some are dropped off by people that buy them on a whim and after a while they tire of the incessant racket they can make and want to get rid of them. She says they also try to place them in a good home so if anyone is looking for a parrot .... there you go. She also said parrots are extremely sensitive to any toxins and will die if exposed. She is a very interesting lady. She was born in the Keys and has lived in Key West for the last 40 years. She is not happy with the " progress " in Key West since she settled there. :) The Hyacinth is the most beautuiful McCaw out there IMO, but they are big and require a lot of work. I would rather get one from a lady like this than buy a pet store one anyday. |
Originally Posted by Bobthebuilder
(Post 3227048)
Again Jay great pics and enjoyed spending some time with you and the rest of the gang in Key West. A bit of a warm up for next month. We were only there for less than 18 hrs and as always it was an adventure. In Jay's third last pic where sign says "control depth less than 18 inches", I always get a kick taking visitors thru some of the backwaters south of Marco and freaking them out ! LOL Sorry Ken & Karen. He, he.
Bob Here is a link to video about Nancy Forresters Secret Garden. It is located at 1 Freeschool Lane off Simenton St just a block from the madness of Duval Street. Not for everyone but we enjoyed the change of pace. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1316586293564 |
Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation
(Post 3227224)
Not really an encyclopedia but rather a guy that bought a McCaw for a girlfriend turned wife. She was really into the birds and I never realized they live 80-100 years! Needless to say her enthusiasm dwindled and the birds were a lot of work. Once children were introduced into the household the fear of "losing a finger" became closer to reality. We had plenty of people wanting to take the bird for free but we got the feeling it was only to keep it long enough to resell. We found a co-worker that wanted it and paid fair value for the bird but got 3K in accessories for free! We only had a blue and gold which was about $2500 back then. Stuff you don't think about is the cage (2K easily, day perch etc).
The Hyacinth is the most beautuiful McCaw out there IMO, but they are big and require a lot of work. I would rather get one from a lady like this than buy a pet store one anyday. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/...47f166a0_o.jpg |
Originally Posted by Eaton Photos
(Post 3227223)
Jay,
Beautiful Pixs. The colors look nice & vibrant. I wish everything up here in the Midwest, wasn't so DEAD :(.. Usually this time of year, the flora & fauna is quite colorful. Regarding Yolo, how does the owner get the motorcycle off the aft upper deck? I don't see a crane or any type of visible rigging, that would assist in getting it down to the ground??? Of course, the paint on Ken's boat makes it easy. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/...26ff3a4e_o.jpg There's a winch on the boat for the bike and other toys. You can see it from this angle. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/...b1d28349_o.jpg |
A few familiar sights for everyone that is thinking about heading for you-know-where next month. :coolcowboy:
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Originally Posted by robert246
(Post 3227243)
HI BOB HOPEFULLY WE CAN MAKE ANOTHER RUN DOWN TO THE KEYS THIS WINTER/SPRING LOOKS LIKE A GREAT TIME !IT WOULD BE MY FIRST
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I'm bored
Thanks bob for taking me along. So where are we going this week. I'm bored. We all had a great time in key west.
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Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation
(Post 3227173)
A little McCaw info....the solid blue one in pic #4 is a Hyacinth McCaw is the largest in the parrot family and is an endangered species. A few years ago they would easily get $20,000 in a exotic bird store. They are the biggest yet they are the most docile.
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Originally Posted by Catmando
(Post 3227383)
Macaw
Macaw is the bird McCaw is the billionaire of wireless fame....:D |
Originally Posted by MarcoMarc
(Post 3227376)
Thanks bob for taking me along. So where are we going this week. I'm bored. We all had a great time in key west.
You will not want to be where I will be this week. Flying back to CAN for 10 days and then returning. See you then. Bob |
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Thought I would add just a few pics taken w my li'l point and shoot.
1) Bob, Jay & Marc as we idled out of Marco 2) Hans checking his e mail on arrival in KW. Proudly wearing his FMO hat ! 3) Running a few miles south of Marco. Water was great. 4) Ken / Karen, Glen / Laurel in the OL. Weather in S Florida has been perfect this last week. Even low humidity which is a bit unusual. |
Great pictures, great times, great people, great fun. Oh and great shirt.
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Originally Posted by robert246
(Post 3227243)
HI BOB HOPEFULLY WE CAN MAKE ANOTHER RUN DOWN TO THE KEYS THIS WINTER/SPRING LOOKS LIKE A GREAT TIME !IT WOULD BE MY FIRST
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Originally Posted by bill63
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Count us in in that run boats leaves michigan thursday for FMB
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Looks like a great trip. Jealous of you guys that are close enough to run down to the Key's for a few days whenver you feel like it. Good news is the pictures have my wife wanting to retire in Southwest Florida. Bad news is thats still 20+ years away. :D
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HaHaBob...that was your hat...I forgot mine :lolhit:
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And then, there's this guy...
always waiting for us to catch up. :drink: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/...8896684a_o.jpg |
Great parrot pics Jay!! Beautiful birds. :)
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Cool!!! Glad u guys had a great time!!! See u in a few weeks!!:drink:
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