Headed down to Key West town...

**IslandTime** · #1 (**permalink**) 08-31-2007

The orders just came down from the Admiral- leave for Key West at 0900 tomorrow morning. Weather permitting, the boat will stay down there for the next 2 months! Maybe I can finally get some good raft-ups going on down there- yeah, like I'll have the time.

Anyhow, I hope you guys will drop in and say hello if you should find yourselves at MM 0. I can be reached at jonathan@raft-up.com.

**IslandTime** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-05-2007

Been a busy few days! I got to fulfill a lifelong dream of running a boat into Key West harbor at sunset. I've been going down there for many years, and have always wanted to see the island by water- especially at sunset. We've been fishing down near the Dry Tortugas, and we even snorkeled at the fort one day- 60 miles each way! If you've never visited Fort Jefferson, I highly recommend it. The waters are crystal blue, and in the middle of no where sits this mighty fort atop a small island. As soon as we pulled in, a 500 lb. grouper swam underneath our boat, and tarpon were swimming everywhere (The fish are all protected by law there). I will say that Key West is a much different place on the last day of a holiday weekend- Ghost town! I'm back up in Lauderdale for a day or so, and then it's "Back to the island". I am taking plenty of photos and will post soon. I miss rafting with you guys, and look forward to a good party when I get home.

**Badonkadonk** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-05-2007

Jonathan, are you going to still be down there during Fantasy Fest?

**IslandTime** · #4 (**permalink**) 09-05-2007

Perhaps, if we start to catch some fish. Things are pretty seasonal down there, and the fishing has been less than great so far. If the owner is getting fish, he'll be happy and we'll most likely stay. If not, he's shipping us to the Bahamas.

**Badonkadonk** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-05-2007

I will keep check with you. If you are, Capt. Morgan, myself and our brides will be down there for Fantasy Fest. Would love to hook up with you somewhere for several dozen drinks (your treat of course)

TickleStick · #6 (**permalink**) 09-05-2007

Sounds like one hell of a trip Jonathan, cant wait to see the pics!

mycaptainchris · #7 (**permalink**) 09-06-2007

I hope you don't have to go to the Bahamas for 2 months!!!! I know first hand that you go crazy!!!

**IslandTime** · #8 (**permalink**) 09-09-2007

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Originally Posted by mycaptainchris

I hope you don't have to go to the Bahamas for 2 months!!!! I know first hand that you go crazy!!!

I will quit my job and just spend my time going to raft-ups if that happens.

**IslandTime** · #9 (**permalink**) 09-09-2007

I'm sure many of you might think I'm living the life and partying it up here in KW, but let me set the record straight- long, long hours in the hot sun, workdays which begin at 6:30am and end at 11pm, and really high living expenses. Still sound glamorous? Stay in school kids!

**Badonkadonk** · #10 (**permalink**) 09-09-2007

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Originally Posted by IslandTime

let me set the record straight- long, long hours in the hot sun, workdays which begin at 6:30am and end at 11pm, and really high living expenses. Still sound glamorous?

Hmmm, sounds allot like living / working here in Orlando without the scenery!