In between all the debates among the candidates for president and how they are going to return this country to the dark ages, you may have heard a few stories about the price of gas. No doubt, if you own a vehicle, the rising fuel prices are having a direct effect on you right now. [...]
The last full week of the month is in and it was a bit pricey. Rent came up as usual. My utility bill was higher due to the warm weather and me running the ac a bit. It will continue to rise as summer comes. And of course the bicycle purchase came into play. Not [...]
Ok, I took the plunge. Here it is. My new set of wheels… 18 speeds, front suspension, front and rear brakes, four on the floor, dual carbs, full injection, air conditioning, quad speakers…. Ok, it’s just a cheap bicycle from Kmart. Couldn’t beat the price though. $99 retail, marked down to $79. With my left [...]
It’s been a while since I did a sunset, actually since the Winter Solstice. So, off I went to Mallory Square. Beautiful evening, warm but not too hot. There was a good sized crowd there. I was bantering with a couple from Kentucky and trying to shoot a video at the same time. Needless to [...]
Today was not one of those days… Capt. Fritter
Around this time four years ago, I was getting ready to make my move back to the Keys. I was fed up with life up north, burnt out with all things related to living inland, and when I finally found the boat and the job, I was gone. And I can safely say it was [...]
A great read if you have pre determined views on the minimalist lifestyle… Minimalism Misconceptions Capt. Fritter
My only question….what does he do with all the extra space?…. Luke Clark Tyler. Capt. Fritter
Another quiet week in the books. The Verizon bill came early in the week but the rest was mostly food and entry to the Hemingway Home. Next week will probably see the rent due and not much else. The quest for another bicycle continues…actually I’m just putting it off until I absolutely have to replace [...]
Key West has more than its share of animal life, over and beyond the human variety. It’s not uncommon to be sitting at a restaurant with a big dog laying under your table…as opposed to in China where the dog may be lying on your table, as an entreé next to the gravy and potatoes. [...]