happy independence day to the conch republic

[rdking647]

on this day in 1982 key west declared their independence to protest a border control checkpoint on A1A that impacted tourism and greatly inconvenienced residents

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conch_Republic

[onehandle]

1. I have a Conch Republic flag from my one trip there.

[kevinbgoode1]

2. I want one of those. .

I love Key West.

[Zorra]

3. I love Key West! The official Key West motto is "One Human Family".

The bumper sticker on the door of my little motor home is from Key West.

The bumper sticker says:

"We Are All Equal Members Of One Human Family"

[onehandle]

6. I thought it was 'Naked Drunk People Party Until The Streets Are Filled With Vomit.'

Or is that just Fantasy Fest?

[Moondog]

7. I never barfed

at Fantasy Fest. There must be others who haven't either.

[Baitball Blogger]

4. Conch fritters!

[winterpark]

5. The Florida Keys are the best! Spent a week at Xmas and spending another this summer

It's my ultimate retirement spot if I'm lucky enough to retire.