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Rider3

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68. Really?

Mon Feb 10, 2020, 12:19 PM

Feb 2020

I thought it being Florida, that it was Trump Country, where you wouldn't be able to escape the clowns. This is not the case? I'm pleasantly surprised!

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Anyone been to Key West? Just spent a week there and [View all] Miigwech Feb 2020 OP

Enjoy! I love Key West and have been there several times. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!! SWBTATTReg Feb 2020 #1

Lucky you! This was my first time, already planning to go back! Miigwech Feb 2020 #6

Next time, take a ride up to No Name Key and visit the No Name Pub. cwydro Feb 2020 #24

Great place denbot Feb 2020 #2

Sounds like a plan. Miigwech Feb 2020 #7

The Conch Republic Stinky The Clown Feb 2020 #3

2003. Had breakfast there sitting next to a guy getting ready to sail to Cuba underpants Feb 2020 #8

Yes, The Conch Republic, love it Miigwech Feb 2020 #10

"They seceded where others failed." cwydro Feb 2020 #23

LOL Miigwech Feb 2020 #60

Many times... DEbluedude Feb 2020 #4

Lucky you Miigwech Feb 2020 #12

Several Times ProfessorGAC Feb 2020 #5

One of my favorite places.. Sancho Feb 2020 #9

Going there in 2 weeks, for the 2nd time hauckeye Feb 2020 #11

I know you will have the best time. Me, jealous Miigwech Feb 2020 #14

many times.... dhill926 Feb 2020 #13

Go for it! Miigwech Feb 2020 #15

oh we are....thanks! dhill926 Feb 2020 #17

Never been. On my bucket list. nt SunSeeker Feb 2020 #16

We were supposed to go to Puerto Rico but then, earthquakes Miigwech Feb 2020 #18

Where did you fly into? Miami then drove to Key West? SunSeeker Feb 2020 #19

You can fly into Key West, but the drive from Miami is gorgeous. cwydro Feb 2020 #22

What's the best time of year to visit the keys? nt SunSeeker Feb 2020 #25

January to December! MyOwnPeace Feb 2020 #28

LOL. Well, I can go any time, so when costs are lowest works for me. SunSeeker Feb 2020 #31

We took the flight to Key West to avoid driving from Miami Miigwech Feb 2020 #34

I lived there for over 20 years. cwydro Feb 2020 #20

The drive from Miami to Key West is worth it. lynintenn Feb 2020 #21

Do people still gather on the pier to watch the sun go down? MadLinguist Feb 2020 #26

"Do people still gather on the pier to watch the sun go down?" mitch96 Feb 2020 #54

In 1986 The Figment Feb 2020 #27

I'm impressed! MyOwnPeace Feb 2020 #29

It was a once in a lifetime opportunity, The Figment Feb 2020 #32

Wow Miigwech Feb 2020 #36

"I'd do it again in a heartbeat!" MyOwnPeace Feb 2020 #41

Actually a Kawasaki 1100 Ltd is a pretty cushy ride, The Figment Feb 2020 #50

Just like NOLA but on the beach! Friendly!!! Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2020 #30

I haven't been there in a while. It is a very special place. wendyb-NC Feb 2020 #33

I know the feeling. Farmer-Rick Feb 2020 #51

one visit a few years ago tiredtoo Feb 2020 #35

Is there room for all of us? JohnnyLib2 Feb 2020 #37

If you ever get a chance go during fantasy fest over the Halloween! FloridaBlues Feb 2020 #38

I love Key West (and the Keys in general) yellowdogintexas Feb 2020 #39

I saw Anthony Bourdain go there with No Reservations BigmanPigman Feb 2020 #40

You can see the shrimp boats right off shore catching your dinner Miigwech Feb 2020 #47

Been there many times. Key West for everyone! Lotsa roosters, palms, sun, and laid backery. ancianita Feb 2020 #42

Just there in mid Jan,daughter got married there at Smathers beach.... Bengus81 Feb 2020 #43

"No fucking trump for a week !!!!!!!!" pazzyanne Feb 2020 #44

If the US as a whole took a leaf out of the Key West book things would be a lot better. Shaddox Feb 2020 #45

Agreed Miigwech Feb 2020 #48

Glad you enjoyed my hometown! tavernier Feb 2020 #46

Gem in America, been there so many times I can't appalachiablue Feb 2020 #49

I remember watching the trained cats at a sundown celebration. Vinnie From Indy Feb 2020 #64

Several times MaryMagdaline Feb 2020 #52

Yes, a long time ago during a freak cold spell. Laffy Kat Feb 2020 #53

We all need a break from the madness of trump Miigwech Feb 2020 #57

I lived there for a year after highschool while tending bar Ahpook Feb 2020 #55

In 1976. Spent two weeks camping there. It was idyllic. livetohike Feb 2020 #56

Yes, I loved it Joinfortmill Feb 2020 #58

Lived for a while just north in Big Coppitt Key. Loved every minute and miss it terribly. MerryBlooms Feb 2020 #59

Almost every January. Pacifist Patriot Feb 2020 #61

Once.... not really me scene, but a nice place. NT Happy Hoosier Feb 2020 #62

Where did you stay? coeur_de_lion Feb 2020 #63

Pier Hotel Miigwech Feb 2020 #69

Thanks! coeur_de_lion Feb 2020 #70

Spent the afternoon once with Mel Fisher in Key West Vinnie From Indy Feb 2020 #65

Key West is so laid back, Taos is another town with that vibe Demonaut Feb 2020 #66

Glad you had a good vacation :) Zing Zing Zingbah Feb 2020 #67

Really? Rider3 Feb 2020 #68