Christmas in Keys

delboy · Post by **delboy** » October 11, 2005 4:16 pm

We are travelling to Key West from England over christmas. I have only ever been there once before and being one of Englands biggest fans I must say it bought a tear to my eye. When the bar tender found out that we were from England he said the drinks are on Jim (more tears). My wife thought I was mad but we are back this Christmas with our 2 boys. I was just wondering if anything special happens there. Are there lots of lights to see? Father Christmases? Is the Great Man's bar open? Will I have a good time? We are staying in a bed and breakfast 2 blocks away from the Great Man. Last time we were there we went into Captain Tony's does anybody know if this is open Christmas? Any idea what the weather will be like? What should I do and not do. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you very much/
Del

aeroparrot · Post by **aeroparrot** » October 12, 2005 6:52 am

delboy wrote:We are travelling to Key West from England over christmas. I have only ever been there once before and being one of Englands biggest fans I must say it bought a tear to my eye. When the bar tender found out that we were from England he said the drinks are on Jim (more tears). My wife thought I was mad but we are back this Christmas with our 2 boys. I was just wondering if anything special happens there. Are there lots of lights to see? Father Christmases? Is the Great Man's bar open? Will I have a good time? We are staying in a bed and breakfast 2 blocks away from the Great Man. Last time we were there we went into Captain Tony's does anybody know if this is open Christmas? Any idea what the weather will be like? What should I do and not do. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you very much/
Del

Will you be there over New Years?

delboy · Post by **delboy** » October 12, 2005 12:04 pm

no just the 23,24,25,26,

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » October 12, 2005 12:17 pm

have been several times " around " Christmas . .the first/second week of December . .

and let me tell you . .it is magical . . .

the first thing I noticed were all the Santa sleighs being pulled by dolphins . .

never had seen that and it blew me away . .

also make sure to walk around the Old Town area . . locals decorate their homes in the most " creative " ways. . and the Bed and Breakfast homes are straight out of a magazine . .

the whole town takes on a very festive feel . . .and it does seem like you are experiencing " Christmas in the Caribean . ." . .! !

one year we were there , and they brought in a snow making machine . . .! !

great photo op , that one . . ! !

have a great time . . it will make you want to come back every year . . ! !

chalksoperations · Post by **chalksoperations** » October 12, 2005 8:16 pm

If you stop at one of Shell Mans locations, you can pick up some pretty cool and original tree ornaments with a keys flavor. My tree is just about what you would expect to see here, flamingos with santa hats on, naked Santas in scuba gear, and of course a team of 8 dolphins harnessed to a Christmas boat...etc.
There is always one display on a store front in Islamorada, just north of Coral Shores High School. It's a huge team on Angelfish towing a boat that is mounted on the facade of the store. You can't miss it.

Best thing to do on the island itself is stroll through the side streets and get away from the madness. It can be a real treat.

There is one very cool interesting thing to take in on the mainland. If you head into some of the neighborhoods in Miami, you will get a feel for what it's like. Much different than a cold climate. Fireworks, everybody outside waiting for midnight, neighborhood block parties, pig roasts...alot of fun. Music, bailan todo el noche and so on. Just something you don't see when you are stuck inside on a cold Christmas Eve.

Although I do miss that to some degree.

Where's the damn blender!!??

buffettbear · Post by **buffettbear** » October 14, 2005 2:30 pm

I have spent the last 5 Christmas' and New Year's in Key West. Yes the Great Man's restaurant/bar are open on Christmas. The store is closed though.

My husband and I do an abbreviated Duval Street Crawl on Christmas Eve and usually have a really good time.

I love Key West during the holidays. The house are decorated so nicely. I love walking around the neighborhoods after dark to look at all of the light.

You will love it during the holidays!!!

The weather has been great most years. We only had one year where there were a couple of chilly days. I put on a sweatshirt, but still wore shorts. We have been able to hit the beach every trip. I have not gone in the water (only like swimming in the water in the Caribbean), but would imagine it might be a little chilly.

I hope you have a great time. I arrive in Key West on 12/22 this year and leave on 1/3. I cannot wait.

Parrothead '64 · Post by **Parrothead '64** » October 30, 2005 10:57 am

I WOULD LOVE TO MAKE THE SAME TRIP ONE CHRISTMAS BEFORE MY CHILD GOES AWAY TO COLLEGE- The replies sound just like I have the Keys pictured in my head at Christmas--And by the way -I met a phellow PH on vacation last week in Jamaica from the UK- we were in Margaritaville Negril and we were the happiest ones there--he was a lot of fun!! So you aren't alone there PH--Yea!!-- Have a great trip!!
Have a very fruitful day!!

mrmiata · Post by **mrmiata** » November 28, 2005 2:48 pm

Will be in Key Largo for Christmas this year. I can't imagine a better place to spend Christmas than The Keys. So close to Florida, but so far away from it all.

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » November 28, 2005 2:56 pm

mrmiata wrote:Will be in Key Largo for Christmas this year. I can't imagine a better place to spend Christmas than The Keys. So close to Florida, but so far away from it all.

It is in FLorida......

mrmiata · Post by **mrmiata** » December 12, 2005 9:43 pm

ToplessRideFL wrote:
mrmiata wrote:Will be in Key Largo for Christmas this year. I can't imagine a better place to spend Christmas than The Keys. So close to Florida, but so far away from it all.
It is in FLorida......

But it's not *Florida* like most people experience.

IrishG · Post by **IrishG** » December 13, 2005 7:45 am

ToplessRideFL wrote:
mrmiata wrote:Will be in Key Largo for Christmas this year. I can't imagine a better place to spend Christmas than The Keys. So close to Florida, but so far away from it all.
It is in FLorida......

well I know one thing for sure...they aren't "in the south". On the occassions where I had enough booze for the meantime and wanted sweet tea with lunch or dinner....NOBODY down there served sweet tea. I said to one waitress, "this is the south, how can not one place have sweet tea"...her response, "we ain't the south". I wanted to say, "if you use 'ain't', your in the south"

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » December 13, 2005 7:53 am

IrishG wrote:
ToplessRideFL wrote:
mrmiata wrote:Will be in Key Largo for Christmas this year. I can't imagine a better place to spend Christmas than The Keys. So close to Florida, but so far away from it all.
It is in FLorida......
well I know one thing for sure...they aren't "in the south". On the occassions where I had enough booze for the meantime and wanted sweet tea with lunch or dinner....NOBODY down there served sweet tea. I said to one waitress, "this is the south, how can not one place have sweet tea"...her response, "we ain't the south". I wanted to say, "if you use 'ain't', your in the south"

nah.. they use "ain't" other places too. and I think the South ends about Lake Okachobee. After that, you're on Island time.

IrishG · Post by **IrishG** » December 13, 2005 7:55 am

RinglingRingling wrote:
IrishG wrote:
ToplessRideFL wrote:
mrmiata wrote:Will be in Key Largo for Christmas this year. I can't imagine a better place to spend Christmas than The Keys. So close to Florida, but so far away from it all.
It is in FLorida......
well I know one thing for sure...they aren't "in the south". On the occassions where I had enough booze for the meantime and wanted sweet tea with lunch or dinner....NOBODY down there served sweet tea. I said to one waitress, "this is the south, how can not one place have sweet tea"...her response, "we ain't the south". I wanted to say, "if you use 'ain't', your in the south"
nah.. they use "ain't" other places too. and I think the South ends about Lake Okachobee. After that, you're on Island time.

The south actually ends 30 minutes north of Orlando

Everything about that is either northern cuba or southern yanks

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » December 13, 2005 8:14 am

IrishG wrote:The south actually ends 30 minutes north of Orlando Everything about that is either northern cuba or southern yanks

You have never been to Polk County then..... sweet tea is what you get unless you specify otherwise.... Its SW of Orlando and 4 miles from me!!! (Hillsborough County)

IrishG · Post by **IrishG** » December 13, 2005 10:12 am

ToplessRideFL wrote:
IrishG wrote:The south actually ends 30 minutes north of Orlando Everything about that is either northern cuba or southern yanks

You have never been to Polk County then..... sweet tea is what you get unless you specify otherwise.... Its SW of Orlando and 4 miles from me!!! (Hillsborough County)

forgot all about that place....we do a lot of work down there...been down before...not something I keep fresh in memory

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » December 13, 2005 10:35 am

IrishG wrote:forgot all about that place....we do a lot of work down there...been down before...not something I keep fresh in memory

Yep... the only reason for me to drive east is to get to Orlando....

IrishG · Post by **IrishG** » December 13, 2005 11:09 am

ToplessRideFL wrote:
IrishG wrote:forgot all about that place....we do a lot of work down there...been down before...not something I keep fresh in memory
Yep... the only reason for me to drive east is to get to Orlando....

speaking of Orlando...I ended up coming back from my conference Thursday afternoon. Never got the chance to go to Margaritaville....not once in 5 days

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » December 13, 2005 11:49 am

IrishG wrote:
ToplessRideFL wrote:
IrishG wrote:forgot all about that place....we do a lot of work down there...been down before...not something I keep fresh in memory
Yep... the only reason for me to drive east is to get to Orlando....
speaking of Orlando...I ended up coming back from my conference Thursday afternoon. Never got the chance to go to Margaritaville....not once in 5 days

I don't think you were trying hard enough. Remember, a real pro would skipped sleep to hang out on the Porch of Indecision.

IrishG · Post by **IrishG** » December 13, 2005 2:46 pm

RinglingRingling wrote:
IrishG wrote:
ToplessRideFL wrote:
IrishG wrote:forgot all about that place....we do a lot of work down there...been down before...not something I keep fresh in memory
Yep... the only reason for me to drive east is to get to Orlando....
speaking of Orlando...I ended up coming back from my conference Thursday afternoon. Never got the chance to go to Margaritaville....not once in 5 days
I don't think you were trying hard enough. Remember, a real pro would skipped sleep to hang out on the Porch of Indecision.

after doing conference work from 7am-11pm (with free beer provided after 6pm), I had no energy (or coherency) to make it out

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » December 13, 2005 2:47 pm

IrishG wrote:
RinglingRingling wrote:
IrishG wrote:
ToplessRideFL wrote:
IrishG wrote:forgot all about that place....we do a lot of work down there...been down before...not something I keep fresh in memory
Yep... the only reason for me to drive east is to get to Orlando....
speaking of Orlando...I ended up coming back from my conference Thursday afternoon. Never got the chance to go to Margaritaville....not once in 5 days
I don't think you were trying hard enough. Remember, a real pro would skipped sleep to hang out on the Porch of Indecision.
after doing conference work from 7am-11pm (with free beer provided after 6pm), I had no energy (or coherency) to make it out

tsk tsk tsk..

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