Post Internext R&R in Key West - Get SammySmacked in Paradise
 

Since I'm the local Florida Keys resident, I will play ambassador to Internext. I've been coordinating with several different groups on spending the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday after the show in Key West. It seems so many people are talking to me about going that I might as well announce it to everyone on GFY.

If you've gotten your ass to Florida you might as well get a real taste of the REAL paradise instead thinking its just the pool and beach behind the Westin.

I am only going to promote this event but I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING YOU TO KEY WEST OR BACK TO THE APPROPRIATE AIRPORT!

Transportation - Key West is a 3.5 hr drive from Ft. Lauderdale (depending on how you drive). To come down, rent an SUV and split the costs with your group. My car is full. You can fly home out of the Key West Airport or you will have to drive back to the Miami or Ft. Lauderdale Airports.

Hotels - I'm suggesting only 2 that I use. There are a shitload on the Island if you want to do your own research. Both are conveniently located on Duval Street where you will be spending most of your time and both a short walking distance to the killer bars (walking is ok since there are bars and restaurants everywhere in between plus you can drink on the streets). There is also a Hyatt and Hilton close by if you want to spend your points, but I wouldn't suggest spending the cash.

1. Pier House - Waterfront resort. Prime location. Starting at $275 + tax for double occupancy. http://www.pierhouse.com
   
2. The Pegasus Hotel - No frills Art Deco hotel near the galleries. Starting at $129 + taxes for double occupancy http://www.pegasuskeywest.com/

"Mostly" Tentative Agenda (Hey, it's the Keys):

Monday
1pm to 3pm - A-Bomb Reef Snorkeling - from my place in Marathon on your way down to Key West. To keep things comfortable space is VERY limited so let me know ASAP. I am personally sponsoring this event. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-36/view.divespot

5pm to 7pm - Happy hour/dinner at The Conch Republic Seafood Company http://www.conchrepublicseafood.com/

Sunset - Mallory Square Sunset Celebration - great photo ops, live street performers, and a sunset like you can't believe. This is celebrated daily. http://www.sunsetcelebration.org/

Evening - Getting crazy at Ricks, Sloppy Joes, Irish Kevin?s, Fat Tuesdays, Hogs Breath, Lazy Gecko, Flying Monkey, Durty Harry's, etc. http://www.barstar.com/eywhotbars/top1.shtml

Tuesday
Daytime - Scuba and Snorkeling Trips. If that's not your bag, then I can hook you up with all sorts of sightseeing tours. Then drinks and music at the Historic Schooner Bar http://www.keywest.com/dive.html http://www.conchtourtrain.com/ http://www.schoonerwharf.com/

Sunset - I have a hookup to sail on a tall ship (all wooden with sails) to cruise during the sunset. It's an awesome experience and 2hr trip with free beer, wine, and sodas. I can get us a great rate for individuals or maybe a sponsor ;) if we have enough people . The ship is the Western Union. Or for free you can do Mallory Square again. http://www.schoonerwesternunion.com/

Evening - Group dinner, and of course...Getting crazy at Ricks, Sloppy Joes, Irish Kevin?s, Fat Tuesdays, Hogs Breath, Lazy Gecko, Flying Monkey, Durty Harry's, etc. http://www.barstar.com/eywhotbars/top1.shtml

Wednesday
Daytime - Spend your day recovering or shopping for souvenirs and one of a kind art. Or just chill by the pool. Plus work on getting your ass home.

The only think I am sponsoring is the Monday Snorkeling trip and "fly by the seat of my pants" event coordination. Everything is pay as you go although I can get the best local rates on everything. If you are interested in sponsoring anything then let me know and I can throw some approximate costs at you.

Hit me up on ICQ or email if you have any questions. I have a decent sized attendee list that keeps growing. If you want to let everyone know that you are going, then post it here. Otherwise I?ll keep it on the DL.

Damn thats the shit A - Bomb!! I love Key West, it's totally worth it for anybody to go, a few years ago I did the trip with some people after Internext and it was worth it! Wish I could join ya!

Damn A-Bomb!!! Nice gig.. Im sorry to say that we wont be in Miami this year.. I decided to take my family vacation instead... see you at YP !!!

Myself and IwantU_Jennyfer will be there :thumbsup

yo!! are you in town??

I know it would be a blast to have you there. If things go well, then I might organize it into a regular event.

You guys are already reserved for the Monday Reef trip... just help me keep a spear gun out of Rob's hands, ok?

bump for a nice event .....

Heh I'll do my best...but you can't stop him when he gets into crazy shark-hunter mode :winkwink:

if i had not already booked my flight, i would be there bro

anyone that can go, should. key west is awesome

Damn, sounds like a great time - I'd live to do some diving down there.
But I'm coming home Sunday ... at least, for now I am... :)

yeah this was soo last minute. I had the ICQ xmas tree on my desktop answering questions about travel and hotels. You and Jill sould take a break and visit me anyways sometime. Evacuate to here when you get a hurricane and I will evacuate there when I get one ! :1orglaugh

Wow, that sounds like a great time!

Well check this out yO~.. I'll come, but only if we can share the bed like you promised... and hopefully it's a TWIN!!!

come on' A-Bomb, let's spear us a shark... I'll send steve first and watch his back... ;

I'm not there yet, but I'm sure steve will entertain us and bob will get some good content as shark bait...lol

I'm looking forward to this...after internext a little r/r no worries..

wish I could go :(

The Keys Rock and so does the boat that A-Bomb has lined up. Hope you guys have a blast.

this is hawt, very hawt!

oh man, NOW you tell me?

gotta move some flights around...

:thumbsup

I have a friend who lives in key west he calls it paradise.

ill go there then sounds great

A-Bomb, I wish I could be there bro! You are a supper cool guy, hope to see you in Vegas in January. Hit me up lets shoot the shit :)

Sorry Bob :Oh crap . You know you're my #1 Event Planner! All this was informal and last minute. It just seemed that we could really maximize the fun of everyone being there if I could add a little organization and direction. I think of it as an Anti-Show since everyone has been so burned out lately.

Bob you have to switch the tickets. Keys with my boy A-Bomb is a blast, he has major hook ups down there.

Hahaha, that was a great trip, I've never laughed so hard in my life, or spent 12 hours floating in the swimming pool before either!

I really wish I was going this year. I adore Key West. Have a drink for me!

I wish you and Cole could come out here. You guys have always shown me great hospitality on the West Coast and I'd love to repay that!

Hope everyone has a great time!!! Maybe next time:)))

Hugs,
Jen

Good event, i might come out

Wow, I was there 3 month ago and want to come back!

Sounds tempting :)

I'd love to but my daughter starts school the day after I get back and can't miss that, however I'd love a tour of keywest sometime later this year in the fall. School has a fall break and we've talked about visiting keywest then. Of course I'd have wife and kids with me then so would only be a g rated vacation for us hehe.

This thread is useless with out pics of the beautiful Sammy!



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damn, sorry I'm gonna miss it :(

YARGH! I do some fishin' down there.

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