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The Lounge / Re: The drunk thread
Last post by KimB - July 25, 2026, 05:43:44 PMSchooner Wharf, Hogs Breath after which things get vague - what's the name of that topless bar on the third floor over Ricks? I am so old I remember when sunset key was called Tank Island and even had tanks on it. - things have gotten so Gucci over the years.
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The Lounge / Re: The drunk thread
Last post by MPlayle - July 25, 2026, 02:10:21 PM #3
The Lounge / Re: The drunk thread
Last post by cstudep - July 25, 2026, 01:57:56 PMMy youngest son (23) has taken up making his own beer. His first attempt he made a "summer shandy" kind of beer, its a "citrusy" brew very similar to Leinenkugel's summer shandy, a Hefeweizen and a Belgian blond. I have to say he did pretty darn good for his first attempt even though some of the summer shandy's didn't carbonate very well in the bottle, the ones that did are pretty darn good. His Hefeweizen is the one I liked best. He's already ordered some small 2gal kegs and the various c02 accoutrements to bypass the bottling inconsistencies he experienced.
Thankfully its not near as strong as the mead he made last year, the problem with it was, it was so good and so smooth and bottled in beer bottles, one bottle of it would knock you on your ass when you drank it like a beer lol.
Thankfully its not near as strong as the mead he made last year, the problem with it was, it was so good and so smooth and bottled in beer bottles, one bottle of it would knock you on your ass when you drank it like a beer lol.
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The Lounge / Re: The drunk thread
Last post by Dan Moffet - July 25, 2026, 01:26:39 PMCrap! Now I'm craving a beer, am fresh out and can't go get some because I have a bum knee on ice.
Hmmm That might be a good name for a craft beer: "Bum Knee on Ice"
Best served after a beer-league hockey game!
Hmmm That might be a good name for a craft beer: "Bum Knee on Ice"
Best served after a beer-league hockey game!
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The Lounge / Re: The drunk thread
Last post by ADRay - July 25, 2026, 05:34:10 AMQuote from: 94touring on May 23, 2025, 10:21:38 AMI had my allotted 1 monthly pub crawl, which was in Ireland.
Man, haven't had a Smithwicks in forever. IDK if they still import it
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The Lounge / Re: A new race track is openin...
Last post by 94touring - July 24, 2026, 12:13:52 PMAirpark communities are far less expensive. They have dues but I don't believe anything outrageous. Especially considering how much it cost to maintain an airplane.
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Events and Mini Clubs / Re: Mini Meet East 2026
Last post by Red Riley - July 24, 2026, 09:21:52 AMI was quite surprised when they called me up to collect the award for the booted Mini class. Alex and Paul got their heads together and came up with this at the last minute. Brilliant!
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The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by Jims5543 - July 24, 2026, 09:04:18 AMWe always stop off in Key Largo on our way to Key West. We have debated driving straight through (5 hours) instead of the 2 hours to Key Largo then another 3 hours to KW. We like spending the first night in Key Largo then meandering down to KW exploring. This year we toured Grimal Grove which has a lot of history on Big Pine Key.
https://grimalgrove.com/
The only pic I snapped was of a deer grazing around out in front of the place. I was intrigued by the tour and never once thought to snap a pic.
Once in KW while walking NW along Caroline Street, you come up on Pepe's, another place wrought with history. More notable for me is Hunter Thompson hung out here all the time as well. Its a real dive and looks as old inside as it does outside.
The nondescript building with all the stickers was Jimmy Buffets recording studio. No signs, nothing indicating as much. If you know, you know.
I love Key West, we try to go every July, I am actually toying with moving there for a few years. I discussed it with the wife, the only thing keeping us where we are right now is her parents and the possibility of needing to be there for them. That would be hard to do living 5 hours away. Plus I do not think my liver will survive that place.
OK break over time to get back to work.
https://grimalgrove.com/
The only pic I snapped was of a deer grazing around out in front of the place. I was intrigued by the tour and never once thought to snap a pic.
Once in KW while walking NW along Caroline Street, you come up on Pepe's, another place wrought with history. More notable for me is Hunter Thompson hung out here all the time as well. Its a real dive and looks as old inside as it does outside.
The nondescript building with all the stickers was Jimmy Buffets recording studio. No signs, nothing indicating as much. If you know, you know.
I love Key West, we try to go every July, I am actually toying with moving there for a few years. I discussed it with the wife, the only thing keeping us where we are right now is her parents and the possibility of needing to be there for them. That would be hard to do living 5 hours away. Plus I do not think my liver will survive that place.
OK break over time to get back to work.
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The Lounge / Re: The drunk thread
Last post by Jims5543 - July 24, 2026, 08:51:09 AMWhen in Key West, you drink.
This was a very good IPA enjoyed on our balcony. I also FINALLY ticked off a bucket list bar I have been wanting to visit for my last 3 trips there and never got around to it. It's called General Horseplay, it is a Bill Murray themed bar, when we were in there, we met a few locals that come in every Saturday to hang out and socialize. Great vibe, bartender was awesome.
Next on my bucket list (next year or sooner) is the Chart Room which is a room in a resort that has remained the same for decades. Jimmy Buffet got his start there, he played for tips only and free drinks. The resort has changed a few times, they keep that bar, which is basically a hotel room the same to this day. Hunter Thompson hung out there a lot as well as Mel Fisher, famed treasure hunter.
This was a very good IPA enjoyed on our balcony. I also FINALLY ticked off a bucket list bar I have been wanting to visit for my last 3 trips there and never got around to it. It's called General Horseplay, it is a Bill Murray themed bar, when we were in there, we met a few locals that come in every Saturday to hang out and socialize. Great vibe, bartender was awesome.
Next on my bucket list (next year or sooner) is the Chart Room which is a room in a resort that has remained the same for decades. Jimmy Buffet got his start there, he played for tips only and free drinks. The resort has changed a few times, they keep that bar, which is basically a hotel room the same to this day. Hunter Thompson hung out there a lot as well as Mel Fisher, famed treasure hunter.
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The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by Jims5543 - July 24, 2026, 08:43:47 AMIf you ever find yourself in Key Largo, Florida, there is a Marina next to a Holiday Inn along US1.
In that marina is the actual African Queen boat used in the Movie. It was originally a steam powered boat that was converted to gas. In the movie they concealed that and made it look to be steam powered to make it look period correct.
I spoke with the owner a couple of years ago, they gave up trying to keep the old gas engine running and installed, hastily IMO, a outboard. I think that is a huge mistake and they should rebuild the engine.
Jeff, I should I send them your way? LOL!!
In that marina is the actual African Queen boat used in the Movie. It was originally a steam powered boat that was converted to gas. In the movie they concealed that and made it look to be steam powered to make it look period correct.
I spoke with the owner a couple of years ago, they gave up trying to keep the old gas engine running and installed, hastily IMO, a outboard. I think that is a huge mistake and they should rebuild the engine.
Jeff, I should I send them your way? LOL!!