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by windknot
November 17, 2006 9:04 am
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Secret Santa revealed
Replies: 17
Views: 729

The world needs more folks like him.
Pray that he recovers.
by windknot
November 16, 2006 3:31 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: MANATEE FOUND WITH THROAT SLIT, DISMEMBERED
Replies: 105
Views: 4379

My relatives have done everything on the water from commercial red snapper fishing, running the mailboat from Tampa bay to Cedar Key, to being head of the Pilots Association in Tampa Bay. I've got no problem with legal regulated commercial fishermen, there are gear types I think are wastefull and Gi...
by windknot
November 16, 2006 11:29 am
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: MANATEE FOUND WITH THROAT SLIT, DISMEMBERED
Replies: 105
Views: 4379

[quote="longlinergirl"][quote="windknot"]I live just up the coast from where this happened, more than likely the animal got tangled in a gill net (illegal) and was killed in retaliation for tearing up the netters gear. The animals themselves are still loved here in Florida by the...
by windknot
November 15, 2006 1:36 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: MANATEE FOUND WITH THROAT SLIT, DISMEMBERED
Replies: 105
Views: 4379

The more I think about it, the more Ibelieve it got wrapped up in a net, that would explain why they cut the flippers off.
by windknot
November 15, 2006 9:45 am
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: MANATEE FOUND WITH THROAT SLIT, DISMEMBERED
Replies: 105
Views: 4379

I live just up the coast from where this happened, more than likely the animal got tangled in a gill net (illegal) and was killed in retaliation for tearing up the netters gear. The animals themselves are still loved here in Florida by the boating community but there are very few serious boaters/fis...
by windknot
October 25, 2006 10:59 am
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: last minute halloween costumes on a budget!!
Replies: 31
Views: 1809

Black out your eyes with mascara, color a big "P" on a white T-shirt and go as a "black eyed pea"
by windknot
October 25, 2006 9:09 am
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Manatee finds his way to Memphis !!!
Replies: 24
Views: 2250

We have a good half MILLION no wake manatee signs that they can borrow. Every waterway in SW Fl is clogged with them.
by windknot
October 5, 2006 8:50 am
Forum: Jimmy Buffett Discussion
Topic: Stories about meeting Jimmy
Replies: 48
Views: 6004

Re: metting Jimmy

[quote="GEED181"]1992, worked for Westinghouse communities building golf course communities...Grand opening celebration in Ft. Myers was a golf and music festival, invitees were Jimmy, Vince Gill, Glenn Frey, Greg Norman, Nick Price, Steve Elkington, Dan Marino, Don Strock, Peter Jacobsen....
by windknot
September 26, 2006 3:57 pm
Forum: Changes in Latitudes
Topic: Is there enough to do on Captiva for 3 days?
Replies: 17
Views: 1565

If you saw "highrise buildings" then you were on Ft Myers beach, Sanibel/Captiva building codes have never allowed anything over 4 stories. IMO- take your own bottle of wine and some cups and sit out back of Mucky Duck on the beach for the sunset, the resteraunt itself is overpriced and th...
by windknot
September 19, 2006 12:53 pm
Forum: Changes in Latitudes
Topic: Fishing Charter in Key West
Replies: 4
Views: 803

Re: Fishing Charter in Key West

[quote="Blind Octopus"]Hey, all. Due to some recommendations on this forum, I've booked at the Southern Cross Motel, on the courtyard. I now need a good charter captain, reasonable priced, who can handle 6-8 people. I can probably find one myself, but word of mouth, especially from this fo...
by windknot
April 14, 2006 4:28 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Coleslaw: Do or Don't?
Replies: 49
Views: 2990

really like to put a mayo based slaw on a shredded pork BBQ sandwich, it is also very good on an Oyster Po Boy.
by windknot
March 31, 2006 8:38 am
Forum: Changes in Latitudes
Topic: Ft Myers/ Sanibel Island / Marco Island
Replies: 16
Views: 1252

I live in Ft Myers and can not stand the Mucky Duck. Food is overated and the the worst service I have ever personally experienced was in their place. Also the whole "prank" schtick bugs me to no end, when I'm paying good money for food and a view I don't want fake ketchup squirted at me. ...
by windknot
March 15, 2006 1:25 pm
Forum: Changes in Latitudes
Topic: Ft Myers/ Sanibel Island / Marco Island
Replies: 16
Views: 1252

Arkansas, if you are out at FMB then you should try the Smokin Oyster Brewery, they are situated in the area under the bridge. Some friends own the place and other than the usual beach food they also feature some spicy Carribean type dishes.
by windknot
March 15, 2006 8:40 am
Forum: Changes in Latitudes
Topic: Ft Myers/ Sanibel Island / Marco Island
Replies: 16
Views: 1252

most of the Sanibel restraunts are good and almost all are expensive, The Timbers is very good, Jacaranda is an old standby, The Bubble Room is very good and expensive. On the lower end is the Canoe Club at Tween Waters and the Lazy Flamingo. In Ft Myers there are a couple of "local" place...
by windknot
March 9, 2006 4:37 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Where were you on Oct. 25, 1986
Replies: 49
Views: 1847

That was the day after my first date with the woman who would on 10/24/87 become my wife.
by windknot
February 28, 2006 4:37 pm
Forum: Changes in Latitudes
Topic: Cedar Key
Replies: 11
Views: 932

You should probably vist the Florida Sportsman Magazine Online forums, go to the Big Bend forum and ask all the questions you want. there are a lot of folks on those forums that live and fish that area and would be happy to give you some insider info.
by windknot
January 31, 2006 8:52 am
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Question for attorney or insurance professional
Replies: 20
Views: 748

I own an Insurance agency and can tell you that Brown eyed Girl is dead on. Insurance has no way of knowing how many miles you will drive before you trade the vehicle, how many dings will be in the doors, how long you will keep the car before you trade it, ect, ect. I would certainly request factory...
by windknot
January 23, 2006 4:11 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Watching keets play sports...
Replies: 50
Views: 2016

Yeah, the very 1st practice started out like this- "Ok all of you watch Mason and try to do what he does" the practice ended this way- coach holding a worn out basketball "do you all see how worn out this ball is?" "if you practice as hard as Mason and wear a ball out like t...
by windknot
January 23, 2006 4:00 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Watching keets play sports...
Replies: 50
Views: 2016

Both of my kids play sports, daughter age 14-lacrosse and is a varsity diver, Son age 10- plays Pop Warner football and YBA basketball as well as plays on his middle school basketball and soccer teams. I have coached several of his YBA teams. What i've found is that you have to root for the team fir...
by windknot
January 20, 2006 10:50 am
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Whaling harpoon nearly hits protesters
Replies: 122
Views: 3805

I'm with Longlinergirl on this one, if you put yourself in the face of danger on purpose then you have no right to be upset that something happens to you. Greenpeace ranks right up there with PETA on my list of idiots.