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resting on the port-side-deck of a million-dollar yacht! LOL
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - Florida Keys - Key West Bight
Key West Marina - Thanksgiving Day - Nov. 23rd, 2023
*[left-click for a closer-look - adult heron - great backdrop!]
*[derives its name from their green wings and green cap]
*[their super long neck extends out another six inches!]
Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_heron
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2023 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjB7w4M
SUNRISE ~ Key West Florida U.S.A.
South Florida ~ Florida Keys ~ 12/4/18
SUNSET - Key West Harbor - Autumn / Fall 2024
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - Florida Keys - 11/29/24
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - Schooner Danger]
*[taken aboard the "Commotion on the Ocean" Fury Catamaran
Sunset Cruise in Key West Harbor with the Cory Heydon Band]
------ Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect -----
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"A Pirate Looks At Forty" - Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0W7gXEEbqo
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2024 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUfUL
SUNRISE - Coastal State Road A1A - Keys
Smathers Beach - Key West, Florida U.S.A.
First Light - Fall / Autumn 2024 - Dec. 1st, 2024
Thanksgiving Weekend - Sunday - early - 7AM
*[Not every sunrise is perfect in this island paradise. Sometimes
you have to deal with the always moving cloud cover out here in
the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, until it clears the (cloud) blanket]
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - DAWN - Atlantic Ocean]
----------A1A Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail -------
---------Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect----
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smathers_Beach
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"A Pirate Looks At Forty" - Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0W7gXEEbqo
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2024 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUfUL
SUNRISE - Coastal State Road A1A - Keys
Smathers Beach - Key West, Florida U.S.A.
First Light - Autumn 2024 - Nov. 29th, 2024
Thanksgiving Weekend - Friday - early - 7AM
------Swaying Magical Palms - Palm Trees in Paradise------
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - DAWN - Palms in Paradise]
*[yes, that is MY SCOOTER! LOL Max Speed 32MPH - Love it!]
My favorite "sunrise in paradise" location on Key West. These palms are featured on Jimmy Buffett's A1A album, and the back cover is about 50 yards north of here. While he lived here this was a favorite spot of his and he wrote a few songs here. Have been attempting to get the best shot of these palms for many years. I'M STILL TRYING!
I read that they were starting a major beach-renovation project and
I had hoped that they wouldn't remove my very 'cherished' magical beach-palms that I have enjoyed at sunrise for the last five decades. As I scooted up...they are still here...like beacons in the night...but they are STILL here! LOL Whew! So happy the city is keeping them!
---------Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect----
----------A1A Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail -------
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smathers_Beach
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
SUNSET - Schooner Jolly Rover II - Key West Harbor
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - The Florida Keys - 11/30/24
Autumn Light '24 - Atlantic Ocean - red sails - full sails
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - taken from Fort Zachary Taylor]
The pretty America 2.0, the Adirondack III, the Western Union, the Appledore, the Jolly Rover II and many other tall ships are credited with helping to keep Key West's maritime traditions alive for years
to come. Always a joy to see skimming across Key West Harbor.
---------Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect----------
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"A Pirate Looks At Forty" - Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0W7gXEEbqo
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2024 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUfUL
SUNSET - Key West Harbor - fishing charter boat return
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - The Florida Keys - 11/30/24
Autumn Light '24 - The Atlantic Ocean - strong current
*[left-click for a closer-look - taken from Fort Zachary Taylor]
The pretty America 2.0, the Adirondack III, the Western Union, the Appledore, the Jolly Rover II and many other tall ships are credited with helping to keep Key West's maritime traditions alive for years
to come. Always a joy to see skimming across Key West Harbor.
---------Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect----------
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"A Pirate Looks At Forty" - Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0W7gXEEbqo
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2024 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUfUL
SUNRISE ~ Smathers Beach ~ Golden Downlight
The Florida Keys ~ Key West, Florida U.S.A.
*[Key West Vertical Image Series]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smathers_Beach
SUNSET - Port Key West - Key West Harbor - Fall
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - Florida Keys - 11/29/24
"Valiant Lady" - Virgin Cruise Line - leaving port
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - end Duval Street - harbor]
*[taken aboard the "Commotion on the Ocean" Fury Catamaran
Sunset Cruise in Key West Harbor with the Cory Heydon Band]
-------- Ocean Key House Resort - Mallory Square-------
----- Opal Key Harbor Resort and Marina (formerly Hilton) -----
----- Cruise-Ship Terminal / Sunset Key Ferry / Opal Marina -----
------ Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect -----
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"A Pirate Looks At Forty" - Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0W7gXEEbqo
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2024 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUfUL
Sunrise ~ Key West, Florida U.S.A.
Smathers Beach ~ Florida Keys
(four more photos 'from this morning' in the comments)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smathers_Beach
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"I Walk The Line" - Johnny Cash - 1958
Happy New Year 2024! - Best Regards!
SUNSET - Autumn Light 2023 - 11/24/23
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - Mallory Square
Florida Keys - Thanksgiving Weekend '23
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - sunset-cruise charter]
*[Friday night - harbor sunset moment - day after Thanksgiving]
*[Vessel: Party Cat - engine-powered catamaran - no-sail-cat]
*[taken aboard the "Commotion on the Ocean" Fury Catamaran
Sunset Cruise in Key West Harbor with the Cory Heydon Band]
*[full extension - hand held @240mm - moving vessel - harbor]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2023 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjB7w4M
SUNSET - Key West Harbor - Autumn / Fall 2024
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - Florida Keys - 11/29/24
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - local sunset-sail charter]
*[taken aboard the "Commotion on the Ocean" Fury Catamaran
Sunset Cruise in Key West Harbor with the Cory Heydon Band]
------ Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect -----
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"A Pirate Looks At Forty" - Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0W7gXEEbqo
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2024 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUfUL
SUNRISE - Coastal State Road A1A - The Florida Keys
Smathers Beach - Key West, Florida U.S.A. - 6:15 AM
Sunday First Light - Fall/Autumn - November 26th, 2023
The First Glow Moment - Last Morning on the Island
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - sea-wall - looking NE]
---------- Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail -------
------ Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect -------
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smathers_Beach
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2023 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjB7w4M
SUNRISE - Coastal State Road A1A - Keys
Smathers Beach - Key West, Florida U.S.A.
First Light - Autumn 2024 - Nov. 29th, 2024
Thanksgiving Weekend - Friday - early - 7AM
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - DAWN - rays - bait fishing]
*[they love to fish together every morning - Ty does all the netting!]
*[favorite SUNRISE spot - Jimmy Buffett wrote a few tunes here]
---------Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect----
----------A1A Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail -------
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smathers_Beach
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2024 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUfUL
SUNSET - AFTERGLOW - Hazy Mist - pink up light
Key West Harbor - Thanksgiving Day Sunset 2024
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - Florida Keys - 11/28/24
--------Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect-------
-----------Intense Pink Cloudscape over the Islands-------------
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - dark! - from Truman Annex]
*[sail ship "masts" are often referred to as "trees" - dramatic vertical]
The pretty America 2.0, the Adirondack III, the Western Union, the Appledore, the Jolly Rover II and many other tall ships are credited with helping to keep Key West's maritime traditions alive for years
to come. Always a joy to see skimming across Key West Harbor.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
SUNRISE ~ Key West Florida U.S.A.
Sun-Stream Sparkle ~ Magical Stream
South Florida ~ Florida Keys ~ 12/4/18
SUNRISE ~ Smathers Beach ~ Key West, FL U.S.A.
[Street Photography: I was literally 'in the street' in the
'middle of the lane' with 'a car coming' to get this. LOL]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smathers_Beach
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
"Takin' It To The Streets" - The Doobie Brothers Band
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rxWPEdYCnI (studio 1976)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9_e0rRvyz8 (Live 1977)
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Beach Resort
South Florida ~ Hollywood Beach , Florida U.S.A.
Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and author Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is a destination resort and entertainment complex on the legendary Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Hollywood Beach is a classic Florida beach town that's enchanted visitors since the 1920s. Often compared to quaint European and funky California beach towns, the character of this inviting area is all Florida. Evening strollers, morning joggers, bicyclists and roller-bladers share the brick paved, beachfront thoroughfare with those enjoying the many cafes and bars along the way.
www.margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Buffett%27s_Margaritaville
"Margaritaville" - Jimmy Buffett & Alan Jackson
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cbX4DUACYU
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
Click this if you'd like
to see the slide-show:
My favorite "sunrise in paradise" location on Key West.
These palms are featured on Jimmy Buffett's A1A album and
the back cover is about 50 yards north of here. While he lived here this was a favorite spot of his and he wrote a few songs here.
Sunrise ~ Smathers Beach ~ Key West, Florida U.S.A.
(three more photos from 'this location' in the comments)
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" ~ Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
This is my tribute to Jimmy Buffett who passed away yesterday at the age of 76. I remember listening to his music growing up and of course the one that stuck in my mind was Margaritaville. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlf4LvMJus
This is the Times Square location of a chain of stores. (It's amazing how you can build an entire industry around one hit song.)
SUNRISE - #89 in Explore - 2/20/25
Coastal State Road A1A - The Florida Keys
Smathers Beach - Key West, Florida U.S.A.
--- High-Seas Rays - Gradual Rays - Window Rays ---
First Light - Fall / Autumn 2024 - Dec. 1st, 2024
Thanksgiving Weekend - Sunday - early - 7AM
*[Not every sunrise is perfect in this island paradise. Sometimes
you have to deal with the always moving cloud cover out here in
the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, until it clears the (cloud) blanket]
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - DAWN - Atlantic Ocean]
----------A1A Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail -------
---------Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect----
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smathers_Beach
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"A Pirate Looks At Forty" - Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0W7gXEEbqo
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2024 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUfUL
Group Cover Photo - Nature & Geology of FL Group - 3/6/25
Sunrise ~ Key West, Florida U.S.A.
(one more photo 'from this morning' in the comments)
Late Afternoon - Majestic Appledore - Key West Harbor
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - The Florida Keys - 11/30/24
Autumn Light '24 - Atlantic Ocean - white sails - full sails
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - taken from Opal Resort Marina]
The pretty America 2.0, the Adirondack III, the Western Union, the Appledore, the Jolly Rover II and many other tall ships are credited with helping to keep Key West's maritime traditions alive for years
to come. Always a joy to see skimming across Key West Harbor.
---------Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect----------
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"A Pirate Looks At Forty" - Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0W7gXEEbqo
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
SUNRISE - Coastal State Road A1A - FL Keys
Smathers Beach - Key West, Florida U.S.A.
Fall / Autumn 2024 - orange glow - 11/29/24
Thanksgiving Weekend - Friday - early - 7AM
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - DAWN - bright sun-stream]
*[sunrise gulfstream-traffic - golden cloud-rim - cloud-bank perch]
*[center-console - open-sportfisherman - flat calm - the gulfstream]
*[to the best gulfstream Atlantic offshore fishing grounds - FISH!]
----------A1A Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail -------
---------Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect----
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smathers_Beach
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2024 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUfUL
Happy New Year 2024! - Best Regards!
SUNSET - Autumn Light 2023 - 11/24/23
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - Mallory Square
Florida Keys - Thanksgiving Weekend '23
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - out on the open water]
*[Friday night - harbor sunset moment - day after Thanksgiving]
*[taken aboard the "Commotion on the Ocean" Fury Catamaran
Sunset Cruise in Key West Harbor with the Cory Heydon Band]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2023 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjB7w4M
SUNSET - Autumn Light '24 - strong stiff wind
Key West Harbor - massive sails - Friday night
Key West, FL U.S.A. - Florida Keys - 11/29/24
*[left-click for a closer-look - very large raked-mast schooner]
*[taken aboard the "Commotion on the Ocean" Fury Catamaran
Sunset Cruise in Key West Harbor with the Cory Heydon Band]
-----Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect----
The Schooner America 2.0 with Full Sails! She is one of the most majestic tall sail-ships in the Key West sunset-sail fleet. Her huge sails catch the wind and the light as she roams the harbor, giving passengers a day/evening of excitement and open-water beauty.
History: Designed and built by Scarano Boat Inc. in Albany, N.Y., the America 2.0 had big shoes to fill. Its 1995 predecessor, the 139-foot America (now berthed in Santa Barbara) won the hearts and minds of many islanders on and off the docks. That ship replicated the original America, a 101-foot sailing vessel that won an 1851 race against 15 yachts of the Royal Yacht Squadron in what would become known forever as the "America's Cup" in honor of that ship. The 1851 original America ended up a blockade-runner for the Confederacy and after the Yankees seized her, became a blockade-buster for the federals. She remained government property until falling victim to a shed collapse in 1945, and with the shed was scrapped and burned. A 170-year history with two replicas built.
America 2.0 (105 feet) replaced the 1995 replica schooner America (139 feet). The '95 replica is now berthed in Santa Barbara, Calif.
The pretty America 2.0, the Adirondack III, the Western Union, the Appledore, the Jolly Rover II and many other tall ships are credited with helping to keep Key West's maritime traditions alive for years
to come. Always a joy to see skimming across Key West Harbor.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"A Pirate Looks At Forty" - Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0W7gXEEbqo
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2024 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUfUL
SUNSET - Autumn Light 2024 - Sunlit Sails - stiff wind - lit!
Schooner America 2.0 - Key West Harbor - sun drenched!
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - The Florida Keys - 11/30/24
*[left-click for a closer-look - taken from Fort Zachary Taylor]
*[the full sails were 'lit up' for only a few fleeting moments, but
there they were...in all their glory, along with the water reflect]
-----Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect----
The Schooner America 2.0 with Full Sails! She is one of the most majestic tall sail-ships in the Key West sunset-sail fleet. Her huge sails catch the wind and the light as she roams the harbor, giving passengers a day/evening of excitement and open-water beauty.
History: Designed and built by Scarano Boat Inc. in Albany, N.Y., the America 2.0 had big shoes to fill. Its 1995 predecessor, the 139-foot America (now berthed in Santa Barbara) won the hearts and minds of many islanders on and off the docks. That ship replicated the original America, a 101-foot sailing vessel that won an 1851 race against 15 yachts of the Royal Yacht Squadron in what would become known forever as the "America's Cup" in honor of that ship. The 1851 original America ended up a blockade-runner for the Confederacy and after the Yankees seized her, became a blockade-buster for the federals. She remained government property until falling victim to a shed collapse in 1945, and with the shed was scrapped and burned. A 170-year history with two replicas built.
America 2.0 (105 feet) replaced the 1995 replica schooner America (139 feet). The '95 replica is now berthed in Santa Barbara, Calif.
The pretty America 2.0, the Adirondack III, the Western Union, the Appledore, the Jolly Rover II and many other tall ships are credited with helping to keep Key West's maritime traditions alive for years
to come. Always a joy to see skimming across Key West Harbor.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"A Pirate Looks At Forty" - Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0W7gXEEbqo
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2024 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUfUL
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Beach Resort
South Florida ~ Hollywood Beach , Florida U.S.A.
Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and author Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is a destination resort and entertainment complex on the legendary Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Hollywood Beach is a classic Florida beach town that's enchanted visitors since the 1920s. Often compared to quaint European and funky California beach towns, the character of this inviting area is all Florida. Evening strollers, morning joggers, bicyclists and roller-bladers share the brick paved, beachfront thoroughfare with those enjoying the many cafes and bars along the way.
www.margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Buffett%27s_Margaritaville
"Margaritaville" - Jimmy Buffett & Alan Jackson
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cbX4DUACYU
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
Click this if you'd like
to see the slide-show:
Vast Ocean! ~ Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Beach Resort
South Florida ~ Hollywood Beach , Florida U.S.A. ~ 12/8/18
Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and author Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is a destination resort and entertainment complex on the legendary Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Hollywood Beach is a classic Florida beach town that's enchanted visitors since the 1920s. Often compared to quaint European and funky California beach towns, the character of this inviting area is all Florida. Evening strollers, morning joggers, bicyclists and roller-bladers share the brick paved, beachfront thoroughfare with those enjoying the many cafes and bars along the way.
www.margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Buffett%27s_Margaritaville
"Margaritaville" - Jimmy Buffett & Alan Jackson
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cbX4DUACYU
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
Click this if you'd like
to see the slide-show:
Blue Blue Sunrise ~ Smathers Beach ~ Blue on Blue
Sunrise in Paradise ~ Key West, Florida U.S.A.
[FYI: The three stanchions are from a pier that was here a long time ago, destroyed by a hurricane. The city decided not to rebuild it and to leave the perches for the pelicans, gulls and other Florida birds.]
(six more favorite 'blue captures' in the comments)
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"Stormy Monday" - Blues - Allman Brothers Band
Key West Harbor - Key West, Florida U.S.A. - Florida Keys
Virgin Cruise Line - "Valiant Lady" - at the dock - 11/29/24
(leave it to Richard Branson; those long red hanging things
on each state-room balcony...swinging red hammocks! LOL)
Vessel Name: "Checked Out" - Opal Marina, Key West, Florida
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - huge privately owned yacht]
----- Opal Key Harbor Resort and Marina (formerly Hilton) -----
----- Cruise-Ship Terminal / Sunset Key Ferry / Opal Marina -----
------ Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect -----
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"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2024 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUfUL
for 370 people! ~ Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Beach Resort
South Florida ~ Hollywood Beach , Florida U.S.A. ~ 12/8/18
Exquisitely designed centerpieces on each table.
Laura's co-worker designed and ordered all the extras.
An hour later this room was rockin' w/music and dance!
Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and author Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is a destination resort and entertainment complex on the legendary Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Hollywood Beach is a classic Florida beach town that's enchanted visitors since the 1920s. Often compared to quaint European and funky California beach towns, the character of this inviting area is all Florida. Evening strollers, morning joggers, bicyclists and roller-bladers share the brick paved, beachfront thoroughfare with those enjoying the many cafes and bars along the way.
www.margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Buffett%27s_Margaritaville
"Margaritaville" - Jimmy Buffett & Alan Jackson
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cbX4DUACYU
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
Click this if you'd like
to see the slide-show:
Are you telling me that Jimmy Buffett has other songs besides "Margaritaville"? Yep, that's exactly what I'm saying.
The Schooner America 2.0 with Full Sails! She is one of the most majestic tall sail-ships in the Key West sunset-sail fleet. Her huge sails catch the wind and the light as she roams the harbor, giving passengers a day/evening of excitement and open-water beauty.
Schooner America 2.0 - Key West Harbor
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - The Florida Keys
SUNSET - Autumn Light 2023 - 11/24/23
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - harbor sunset-cruise charter]
*[harbor sunset moment - the day after Thanksgiving - Friday night]
*[taken aboard the "Commotion on the Ocean" Fury Catamaran
Sunset Cruise in Key West Harbor with the Cory Heydon Band]
History: Designed and built by Scarano Boat Inc. in Albany, N.Y., the America 2.0 had big shoes to fill. Its 1995 predecessor, the 139-foot America (now berthed in Santa Barbara) won the hearts and minds of many islanders on and off the docks. That ship replicated the original America, a 101-foot sailing vessel that won an 1851 race against 15 yachts of the Royal Yacht Squadron in what would become known forever as the "America's Cup" in honor of that ship. The 1851 original America ended up a blockade-runner for the Confederacy and after the Yankees seized her, became a blockade-buster for the federals. She remained government property until falling victim to a shed collapse in 1945, and with the shed was scrapped and burned. A 170-year history with two replicas built.
America 2.0 (105 feet) replaced the 1995 replica schooner America (139 feet). The '95 replica is now berthed in Santa Barbara, Calif.
The America 2.0, the Adirondack III, the Western Union, the Appledore and many other tall ships are credited with helping
to keep Key West's maritime traditions alive for years to come.
Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
I had something else for today, but when I saw the "Wasting Away Again In Margaritaville" title for the group today, I decided to load up one of my favorite Key West images! This was taken in July of 2004 in Mallory Square during the infamous "Sunset Celebration!" I've partaken in quite a few of these celebrations and I have to say, on this particular occasion, the sunset rocked my socks off!!
When we go to Key West, we always stop in at Magarittaville and belly up to the bar with the rest of the Parrotheads ... and we always catch the cliche tourist celebration!!
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Happy Cliche Saturday to all my Flickr buds wishing they were wasting away in Magarittaville like me!!
I spent this week camping in the English Lake District and the fantastic Nidderdale valley in Yorkshire. The forecast was for rain all week. The two days we had in the lakes benefited from wonderful weather, but when we went to Yorkshire it started to rain as we put up the tent. A torrential downpour lasted for the next 12 hours – the title of this song seemed very apt. Finally the sun burst through – after that it was glorious.
This is the last of the rain on my tent drying up in the bright sun (the burnt highlight on each drop).
I can’t look at this too long – it hurts my eyes.
From the song England.
Above average tempest activity is expected in the Atlantic basin during the 2011 hurricane season. "The conditions expected this year have historically produced some active Atlantic hurricane seasons," the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared. At Studio d'Xavier, we relish the Bear's Cage.
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The Hurricane ~ William Cullen Bryant
Lord of the winds! I feel thee nigh,
I know thy breath in the burning sky!
And I wait, with a thrill in every vein,
For the coming of the hurricane!
And lo! on the wing of the heavy gales,
Through the boundless arch of heaven he sails;
Silent and slow, and terribly strong,
The mighty shadow is borne along,
Like the dark eternity to come;
While the world below, dismayed and dumb,
Through the calm of the thick hot atmosphere
Looks up at its gloomy folds with fear.
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Voodoo Drums ~ Dean Borok
Saw my darling in the moonlight
Her face gloriously lit in the starry night
As she floated floated floated down Exchange Place
In the dead still summer heat.
Far away I heard the screaming
And the shooting and the cursing
As the raging mob descended
Dancin' round the hangin' tree.
Does it warm your heart's compassion
Madly throbbing voodoo drums
Beating loud inside the city
When the Day of Judgment comes?
Who will live and who will die?
Does it pay to question why?
Dead souls cowering in fear
Voodoo rhythms in the air.
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Strobist: AB1600 with gridded 60X30 softbox overhead. AB800 with gridded HOBD-W camera right. Reflector behind sofa. Triggered by Cybersync.
♫ Tryin' to Reason with Hurricane Season ~ Jimmy Buffett ♫
Interesting tidbit: Ever wonder why there are no hurricanes in California? A hurricane is a severe tropical storm that starts east of the International Date Line (Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico) and a typhoon is a severe tropical storm that starts west of this line (Pacific Ocean, China Sea). It's all semantics.
Want solid advice on hurricane preparation? Go to Listening to Katrina
Nibblin on sponge cake
Watchin the sun bake
All of those tourists covered with oil
Strummin my six-string
On my front porch swing
Smell those shrimp theyre beginnin to boil
Wastin away again in margaritaville
Searching for my lost shaker of salt
Some people claim that theres a woman to blame
But I know its nobodys fault
I could so use one of these right now... Lol!! Happy Friday everyone!! Have an amazing weekend!!