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Photos of our trip to Key West in October 2007.
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  • This photo and the next one deserve a look at larger sizes. Hold your mouse cursor over the photo and choose as large a size as your speed allows. Sunsets off Key West are often nice, and this one was especially good.

    This photo and the next one deserve a look at larger sizes. Hold your mouse cursor over the photo and choose as large a size as your speed allows. Sunsets off Key West are often nice, and this one was especially good.

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  • This was a great sunset. Hold your cursor over the photo and pick a larger size to see all the details in the boats.

    This was a great sunset. Hold your cursor over the photo and pick a larger size to see all the details in the boats.

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  • This is buried in the sidewalk. Much of the underground services are subject to flooding in Key West, so they have an anode to drain off the electrical charge in salt water so that there is less or slower corrosion of the pipes and conduits.

    This is buried in the sidewalk. Much of the underground services are subject to flooding in Key West, so they have an anode to drain off the electrical charge in salt water so that there is less or slower corrosion of the pipes and conduits.

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  • Okay, this is next to a kapok tree and according to the text, life jackets in WW II were known as Mae Wests because they were "light-weight and waterproof." Presumably, just like Mae West. Um-hm.

    Okay, this is next to a kapok tree and according to the text, life jackets in WW II were known as Mae Wests because they were "light-weight and waterproof." Presumably, just like Mae West. Um-hm.

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  • One of the things I liked about Key West was that it didn't take it self too seriously.

    One of the things I liked about Key West was that it didn't take it self too seriously.

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  • Nope, not seriously at all.

    Nope, not seriously at all.

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  • Some typical houses, using height and tall rooms to catch every breeze and not get too hot.

    Some typical houses, using height and tall rooms to catch every breeze and not get too hot.

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  • The interesting thing about this house is that the clapboards are left untreated, while the trim is well-maintained. This is a guest house, and by the looks of it an expensive one.

    The interesting thing about this house is that the clapboards are left untreated, while the trim is well-maintained. This is a guest house, and by the looks of it an expensive one.

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  • There's always a crowd for sunset, even on cloudy days.

    There's always a crowd for sunset, even on cloudy days.

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  • The building housing what is now a branch of Wachovia was originally the First National Bank, founded in 1891. The people at the First National refused to cash a thousand dollar check for royalties for "A Farewell to Arms" held by some scruffy guy called Hemingway. The local bar did, though, and Sloppy Joe's entered into history.

    The building housing what is now a branch of Wachovia was originally the First National Bank, founded in 1891. The people at the First National refused to cash a thousand dollar check for royalties for "A Farewell to Arms" held by some scruffy guy called Hemingway. The local bar did, though, and Sloppy Joe's entered into history.

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  • Notice the hours they're open end with "unless closed."

    Notice the hours they're open end with "unless closed."

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  • The San Carlos building was built (a few times because hurricanes kept knocking it down) as a gathering place for Cuban emigres. The current building is beautiful. It is said that José Martí gave speeches from the balcony and that Enrico Caruso performed at earlier buildings housing the San Carlos Institute. See a brief history of the Institute at http://www.cubanfest.com/sancarlos.htm

    The San Carlos building was built (a few times because hurricanes kept knocking it down) as a gathering place for Cuban emigres. The current building is beautiful. It is said that José Martí gave speeches from the balcony and that Enrico Caruso performed at earlier buildings housing the San Carlos Institute. See a brief history of the Institute at http://www.cubanfest.com/sancarlos.htm

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  • It's glory years as a movie palace are over, and the Strand is now a Walgreen's Pharmacy, open 24/7. There's a great photo at <a href="http://www.leatheregg.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=356">http://www.leatheregg.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=356</a> and several derogatory comments about how low the building has fallen at <a href="http://cinematreasures.org/theater/2576/">http://cinematreasures.org/theater/2576/</a> - along with how commercial Key West has become since the 50s. Ah, yes - the good old days.

    It's glory years as a movie palace are over, and the Strand is now a Walgreen's Pharmacy, open 24/7. There's a great photo at http://www.leatheregg.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=356 and several derogatory comments about how low the building has fallen at http://cinematreasures.org/theater/2576/ - along with how commercial Key West has become since the 50s. Ah, yes - the good old days.

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  • This is a needle point. Yes, really.

    This is a needle point. Yes, really.

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  • This is a portion of a sculpture by J. Seward Johson at the Key West Museum of Art and History. See their web page on it at <a href="http://www.kwahs.com/press/seward.htm">http://www.kwahs.com/press/seward.htm</a>; it's a fascinating series of works. Johnson himself has had an interesting life you might not envy: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Seward_Johnson_II">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Seward_Johnson_II</a><br />
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This photo was taken just outside the sculpture of Van Gogh's painting "Vincent's Bedroom in Arles." See a reproduction at <a href="http://www.vggallery.com/painting/p_0482.htm">http://www.vggallery.com/painting/p_0482.htm</a> - van Gogh did three paintings and two drawings of the room, and Johnson has captured the forced perspective in his sculpture. The chair, for example, is greatly slanted towards the viewer in both the painting and the sculpture. Each item that you see in this photo is a separate object. If you ever have a chance to see any of these works by Johnson, take the opportunity.

    This is a portion of a sculpture by J. Seward Johson at the Key West Museum of Art and History. See their web page on it at http://www.kwahs.com/press/seward.htm; it's a fascinating series of works. Johnson himself has had an interesting life you might not envy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Seward_Johnson_II

    This photo was taken just outside the sculpture of Van Gogh's painting "Vincent's Bedroom in Arles." See a reproduction at http://www.vggallery.com/painting/p_0482.htm - van Gogh did three paintings and two drawings of the room, and Johnson has captured the forced perspective in his sculpture. The chair, for example, is greatly slanted towards the viewer in both the painting and the sculpture. Each item that you see in this photo is a separate object. If you ever have a chance to see any of these works by Johnson, take the opportunity.

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  • Louise has a chat with some of Johnson's sculptures.

    Louise has a chat with some of Johnson's sculptures.

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  • Louise intruding in the picnic, based on the painting by Manet: <a href="http://www.abcgallery.com/M/manet/manet6.html">http://www.abcgallery.com/M/manet/manet6.html</a>

    Louise intruding in the picnic, based on the painting by Manet: http://www.abcgallery.com/M/manet/manet6.html

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  • One of the life-sized sculptures by Seward Johnson.

    One of the life-sized sculptures by Seward Johnson.

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  • This piece by Johnson is called "Turn of the Century."

    This piece by Johnson is called "Turn of the Century."

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  • Although gigantic, the grace and subtlety of these figures are remarkable.

    Although gigantic, the grace and subtlety of these figures are remarkable.

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  • And then there's the Captain Morgan Rum float, with the captain apparently passed out flat on his face.

    And then there's the Captain Morgan Rum float, with the captain apparently passed out flat on his face.

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  • A load of portapotties for the parade route. Much appreciated, by the way.

    A load of portapotties for the parade route. Much appreciated, by the way.

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  • Key West claims to have the southernmost piece of land in the US, a fact used for advertising a great many businesses, including the southernmost southernmost house.

    Key West claims to have the southernmost piece of land in the US, a fact used for advertising a great many businesses, including the southernmost southernmost house.

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  • The guest house that is southernmost.

    The guest house that is southernmost.

  • The hotel that is southernmost.

    The hotel that is southernmost.

  • The house that is southernmost. (It, too, offers rooms, but it's not the southernmost guest house.)

    The house that is southernmost. (It, too, offers rooms, but it's not the southernmost guest house.)

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  • There's a sign noting the presence of the southernmost beach cafe. This is not the southernmost beach, however.

    There's a sign noting the presence of the southernmost beach cafe. This is not the southernmost beach, however.

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  • This building is not the southernmost, but it's the southernmost on the beach.

    This building is not the southernmost, but it's the southernmost on the beach.

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  • The southernmost deli is a block north of those other southernmost places.

    The southernmost deli is a block north of those other southernmost places.

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  • Yikes! Even the southernmost _hockey_ rink!

    Yikes! Even the southernmost _hockey_ rink!

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  • This tumble-down shack is offered by Christie's, although I suspect it's not the famed auction house. AND IT'S NOT THE SOUTHERNMOST!

    This tumble-down shack is offered by Christie's, although I suspect it's not the famed auction house. AND IT'S NOT THE SOUTHERNMOST!

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  • Where you end up if you live in Key West.

    Where you end up if you live in Key West.

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  • Uh ... . Okay - no apology necessary.

    Uh ... . Okay - no apology necessary.

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  • Sign in a high-end shop on Duval Street.

    Sign in a high-end shop on Duval Street.

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  • View large and see if you can spot the mural. I can't.

    View large and see if you can spot the mural. I can't.

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  • See the bike wrapped in duct tape? You guys think about riding that bike in shorts with your hairy legs.

    See the bike wrapped in duct tape? You guys think about riding that bike in shorts with your hairy legs.

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  • View large and read the stickers.

    View large and read the stickers.

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  • Read the guy's t-shirt. This is probably an existential statement, but I don't understand existentialism at all. He said it's a line from Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville. See  the review at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartleby_the_Scrivener">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartleby_the_Scrivener</a> for more information on the importance of the line. It's funny here because this guy was at Fantasy Fest, where people vie to get their photos taken.

    Read the guy's t-shirt. This is probably an existential statement, but I don't understand existentialism at all. He said it's a line from Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville. See the review at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartleby_the_Scrivener for more information on the importance of the line. It's funny here because this guy was at Fantasy Fest, where people vie to get their photos taken.

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  • Note the apostrophe.

    Note the apostrophe.

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  • What happens when you leave your bike too long at some store's bike rack.

    What happens when you leave your bike too long at some store's bike rack.

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  • BBQ is a BIG thing at Fantasy Fest.

    BBQ is a BIG thing at Fantasy Fest.

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  • A barbecue hero.

    A barbecue hero.

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  • I have no clue. Imagination fails me. A gnome stealing parking? An elf to guide you to parking? Parking on the sidewalk for fairies?

    I have no clue. Imagination fails me. A gnome stealing parking? An elf to guide you to parking? Parking on the sidewalk for fairies?

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  • Plan ahed.

    Plan ahed.

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