Back from a fan-tah-seey…who can name that tune? Anyone?
Not easy to go back to work after a long weekend in Key West with a fellow cat woman resplendent with kitties (courtesy of the Hemmingway Home polydactyl kitties), sweet tea, beautiful sunsets, Happy Hour, crime and love…sorta.
After we got the prerequisite drag show out-of-the-way (during which I may-or-may-not-have have skinned my knee while getting on stage to join in the merriment), Dorian and I made a bee line to the Hemingway Home which we visited twice in three days.
[A replica home for the kitties created post-Hemingway]
Also known as the scene of the crime. Okay, maybe not a crime exactly but reckless rule breaking for sure.
See that sign? The one that reads “Please do not pick up cats”?
Oh yes I did.
Disclaimer: I never in a million years intended to have a photograph of myself in glasses and barely any make-up on the world-wide-information-highway (see what I do for my readers?!). But not having brought enough daily wear contacts with me I was rationing them out. Going out on the town was prioritized over visiting cats since I didn’t think they would mind – not realizing I’d be needing photographic evidence!
And not only did I pick up a cat. I picked up Elizabeth Taylor. Each cat is named after a famous personality – Kim Novak, Harry Trueman, Olivia de Havilland etc. Look at the pink nose!
Truth be told I’m not quite the badass I appear to be. The tour guide let Dorian and I hang back after the tour and I squeezed in a super quick hug!
In addition to the drag show and kitten cuddling we did a little shopping and hung out by the pool (sadly not long enough). On our last night we took a sunset cruise on the America 2.0,and while a tad treacherous due to the winds (see “out takes” below) it was loads of fun.
As it turns out, the captain and his first mate are bringing the boat to NYC in a few weeks to do sunset cruises around Manhattan. And while the captain plays for the other team (I think!), his side-kick a ginger (not usually my type), was pretty cute.
Let’s just say digits were exchanged, let’s see what becomes of it. I have always wanted to take a sail around the island of Manhattan…
Here are a few other photos from our trip. There are many more where these came from and I’m sure Dorian will be posting some soon as well. Scroll all the way down for the out takes. Enjoy!
[At the end of the day, all cats love a good paper bag...]
[Kitten mittens!]
[Sign on sofa reads "No sitting on furniture"]
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And now, for the OUT TAKES!
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[Look ma! People can get married here!]
["No you didn't!"]
[Just a wee bit windy!]
sure looks like you all had a good time!! Florida sunshine, friends and kitties all sounds like a perfect vacation! Goodness, golly, you don’t need to worry about the glasses and lack of make-up.
aww shucks **blushes**
thanks cat guy!
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aww shucks **blushes**
thanks cat guy!
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Great travel report – gorgeous Kitties – Amazing sunset….makes me wanne go to Key West again….Well, come November I might be able to – keeping fingers crossed
Thanks so much Chris!!
hella yeah id b pickin em up. cute little poly toed babies.
I am SO envious!!!!
Looks like you both had a wonderful time! I was in Key West sometime in the 80′s and still have fond memories of all the cats everywhere!
Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a wonderful trip!
Love, love, love this post. Almost felt like being there with you! BTW, I’ve done the sunset champagne sail around Manhattan. I so recommend it. Such fun.
Glad you picked up the kitties….how could anyone resist!!??
Thank you for sharing this journey and so glad you had such a good time. – Rebecca
I am DEF gonna check out the sunset sail…perhaps even with the Ginger! LOL!
So nice to know the story(s) were entertaining!
Looks like a fabulous trip! …with LOTS of fun and of course, KITTIES! (LOVE the kitten mittens!)xoxo, Katie & Glogirly
WOW…I mean>>>ME-WOW!!! You gals sure know how to party! *gets out bucket list and adds “Party with Tamar”* Welcome back to reality! and oooo girl, keep us informed about that ginger. reow!
tehe! yes i def will about the Ginger! You’re the only one who commented on that bit of the story thus far. I guess the kittens ARE pretty distracting!
I just KNOW you two crazies are going to get your own reality show after this!!!!! LOL!!!! I live vicariously through you. Keep up the good work!
From your lips to god’s ear!
Glad you had fun reading it!
What a great time! If I ever make it to Key West I’ll have to do just what you did. Love your glasses! Where were the pool pictures? Good luck with the guys, you just never know!
Thanks for the compliment Bernadette! Pool picture? Oh you wanna see them?!
More pics please! Tamar, love your glasses and seeing you with Liz Taylor!
Awww thanks layla! i’ll post more on FB this weekend! Will try later tonight maybe even!
Big mittens with extra digits. Pink noses. Soft stripes. ***PURE BLISS!!!***
Sounds like you lovely ladies had the best time. I can’t wait to go one day!!! Keep us updated on the ginge ;o)
just saw this looked like so much fun. Always wanted to go to the Hemingway House .. and I live in Fl !!!!!!! Gotta put it as a priority!!!!!