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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Captain Tom

My first installment For the new year is a short video of my “Polar Bear Club” dip in the “frigid” waters of Cudjoe Key on Jan. 1, 2013. The “L Street Brownies” have nothing on me, eh?

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Early Thanksgiving in San Diego

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Captain Tom

I;ve been writing about going to Kelly’s in San Diego. The “main event” of our trip was the annual “Early Thanksgiving” celebration. This would be the second year for me. The idea is since most people spend Thanksgiving with family … Continue reading →

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“Boys” on the Boat

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Captain Tom

Patrick and kids William and Jessie spent the day with Looe Key Reef Adventures yesterday. We headed offshore in pretty bouncy seas to troll for gamefish. We put in a good effort but the fish were just not cooperating. After … Continue reading →

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Weather and Waterspouts

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Captain Tom

While out fishing yesterday we were woring out way back towards shore and watching the clouds thicken in front of us. By the time we got back to 400 feet of water the northern horizon disappeared in a wall of … Continue reading →

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Vicky comes to visit…

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Captain Tom

Once a year Vicky comes down from Richmond, VA to visit, hang out and enjoy living by “Keys Time”. Sure, there are the morning email checks and the occasional conference call but in between it’s fishing, diving and catching the … Continue reading →

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Key West lighted boat parade

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Captain Tom

Last night we had the Christmas lighted boat parade here in Key West.  The weather cooperated with pretty clear skies, a full moon and balmy 75 degree temps.  The Schooner Wharf Bar was the main host, judging station and packed … Continue reading →

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Rainy Day(s) whining ;)

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Captain Tom

Day 4 of pretty much non-stop tropical level downpours complete with embedded squalls, waterspouts, etc. Key West set a daily record with 8 inches of rain in one day. Schools closed today due to flooding. Our equivalent of a “snow … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 15, 2011 by Captain Tom

OK, so it’s wind out of the NE, a waning full moon. Not a great combination. But, forecast says it’s the last good weather day for a while so, emulating one of my younger heros, Susan and I headed offshore … Continue reading →

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More Lobster!

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Captain Tom

Yesterday was the opening day of the regular Spiny Lobster season here in Florida. It will run until May of next year. There were a lot of boats here for opening day but not like the frantic hoards of people … Continue reading →

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5-7-11 Update

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Captain Tom

Susan and I left the dock bright and early at 10 am for some Dolphin fishing. It has been good the past week or so, not stellar but putting in the time resulted in 3 or 4 fish days. But … Continue reading →

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