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Ogie Ogilthorpe

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  1. On 2/15/2020 at 1:00 PM, Drew said:

    I literally just started watching Cheers from the start, so this hits close to home.  I was too young when it came out and didn't catch on until well after Dianne left and Woody showed up...so I missed the first couple seasons.  Greatness.

    I'll probably watch Frasier afterwards.

    I have been working my way through Cheers as well, I am part way through season 10 now. Definitely moving on to Frasier after.

  2. 7 minutes ago, Steamboat1874 said:

    Speaking of Canada....

    Do the colleges in Canada that play football play by American rules or CFL rules?

    Inquiring minds want to know.

    CFL rules (longer field, 3 downs, rouge (1 pt for kicking it through the end zone, etc) and the stadiums are typically smaller than a Texas high school stadium, unless they are share with a CFL team.

  3. 45 minutes ago, VABuckeye said:

    Pretty girl there.  Full Airedale?

    Eli is doing well at board and train.  We got an update today and some pics.  We miss the hell out of him and cant't wait until Mondaty morning at 11 AM when we go to pick him up.  His eyes look sad to me.  8-(

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    Yes she's full Airedale.

    Eli is a good looking dog, I don't know if I could send Monroe off for training for an extended period.

  4. 1 hour ago, midtown said:

    You can take the ferry or take the puddle jumper at night from RSW.   It flies low and right along the coast.   Really great view.

    I haven't been down there in 10 years but I agree with a lot of the above comments on restaurants.   The best way to describe Key West is that it's basically New Orleans but on an island.

    The flights from RSW stopped a few years ago, Cape Air and Silver Airways used to do it. Now the only option is to charter a plane out of Naples or Marco. If you have a group of people it is worth it but is pricey for 1 or 2 people.

  5. Just got back from Key West, found a new bar just off Duval on Simonton in the same plaza as DIvers Direct, The Retro room. A laid back place good craft beer selection. If you want to take a break from the Duval scene it is a nice refuge. A bit more of a local place.

     

  6. 19 hours ago, harold said:

    Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota.

    Grew up on Lake of the woods, some of the best walleye fishing that you don't have to fly into.

    Then again northern Ontario and Manitoba have some phenomenal fly in fishing camps.

  7. 51 minutes ago, tantric superman said:

    Louie's looks perfect.  Thanks.

    Last request and I will leave you alone. 

    Wife would like to get on the water on a nice boat (catamaranish) for a couple of hours and go see something.  (Dolphins, Cuban pirates, manatees) without getting in the water.

    I'd love to get my fat ass in the water (snorkel-ish, not a scuba guy).  

    Any recs for particular go-to excursions/companies would be appreciated. 

     

    The big operators on the island are Sebago and Fury. They run big catamarans out of the bight. If you go to the bight there are tons of other operators as well ranging in size and price, it also happens to be where Key West Brewery is for some pints and decent food.

    If you are staying at the Casa Marina, ask the concierge their, I met her at a Slightly Stoopid concert there June and she has been doing it for years so she will have the best recommendations based on what you are looking for. I can't remember her name for sure but I think it was Sara.

  8. 12 hours ago, tantric superman said:

    Wife told me she made a reservation at Casa Marina Key West (because it looked the quietest).  Trying to switch flights to go straight into Key West. 

    Nice place, try Louie's back for dinner, right near the hotel

  9. A couple vehicle questions:

    1. I have seen a lot of street bikes that have the rear axle extended, does this do anything for handling or is it just supposed to look cool?

    2. When someone adjusts the camber angle of their tires on their car does this help in handling and does it just wear one side of the tire quicker?

    3. On off roading vehicles with a winch on the front, is the strap on the hook just to help hold the hook or is there another use for it?

  10. 20 hours ago, tantric superman said:

    Hey all, any more recommendations on "quiet enough places" would be appreciated.   We'd rather be off whatever main drag there is, and are plenty happy walking around everywhere.   Wife will probably want to a couple of very nice restaurants.

    (Thanks for the input on parking...)

    Anywhere off Duval will be quiet enough, as I mentioned in an earlier post I stay at the Hyatt Centric, great location on Front Street, 5 minute walk to Duval/Malory Square also near Key West Bight which has some nice places as well. The Pier house is right beside the Hyatt, never stayed there but I hear it is nice.

    There is also another Hyatt (sunset house I think) and Margaritaville which is the old westin right by Mallory Square. Can have more foot traffic there because of the cruise ships.

    There are a tine of B&Bs that are off Duval that are supposed to be pretty good if you like the B&B thing.

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