Birthdays, Halloween & a Giant Squid?! πππ¦
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Hey Reader, What a week!! First, we celebrated Kevin's birthday! π Now, we weren't in Key West for the celebration this year, but we did take him out for a really nice steak dinner. And honestly, that's one of my favorite ways to celebrate a birthday. Our family loves going out to dinner. Pick a favorite restaurant, order a favorite meal, spend some time together, and best of all... nobody has to do the dishes! π I call that a win! How do you like to celebrate birthdays? Are you a dinner-out person, a big-party person, or would you rather stay home and enjoy a quiet evening? Then came Halloween! ππ» One of the fun things about being home for Halloween is getting to see the grandkids trick-or-treat in the neighborhood. And this little guy had himself quite the evening! Apparently, trick-or-treating is exhausting work because he fell asleep in the car before they even made it out of the driveway to head home. ππ¬ I'd say that's the sign of a pretty successful Halloween! π΄ Meanwhile, Back at Fun in Key West...I've been doing a LOT behind the scenes lately. New ideas, new projects, and some fun things I'm working on that I can't wait to share with you. But first, did you catch my conversation with Jamie Edelman from The Underwater Gardener in Key West? π πͺΈ Jamie joined me live right from his shop, and he even gave us a little tour! This place looks SO cool. It's one of those Key West spots that makes you want to wander in and see what you might discover. If you missed our conversation, you can catch the video and read the full story on the blog. π π πͺΈ Take a Peek Inside The Underwater Gardener!β Seriously, take a look at the video. It's a fun little peek inside a Key West business you might not have discovered yet! π» This Thursday: You Two Scare Me!Now, speaking of interesting Key West stories... This Thursday at 8 PM Eastern, I'm welcoming Andi and Feliz from the You Two Scare Me podcast! These two have a lot of fun on their podcast, sharing haunted Key West stories and plenty of other interesting tales. And I have a feeling we're going to have a pretty entertaining conversation! π»π If you've ever wondered about the spooky side of Key West, come with your questions. Or just grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and join me for the conversation. πΊ Watch live Thursday at 8 PM Eastern: π Watch on Facebookβ π Watch on YouTubeβ And while you're there, be sure to follow the Fun in Key West Facebook page and subscribe to my YouTube channel. That way, you'll know when I'm going live and won't miss the next conversation! π We Have an October Swag Box Winner!Drumroll, please... π₯π A big congratulations to Chris Crisona, the winner of the October Fun in Key West Swag Box! Woohoo!! ππ΄ I'll be reaching out to Chris to share the good news and get the swag box headed their way. And if you didn't win this month, don't worry! We've got a brand-new month and another chance to play along with our weekly Key West trivia. π¬ Last Week's Trivia AnswerLast week, I asked: What 1942 movie starring John Wayne dramatized the wrecking industry in the Florida Keys? The answer was... Reap the Wild Wind! π¬π΄ The movie starred John Wayne, Paulette Goddard, and Ray Milland, and was directed by Cecil B. DeMille. It's set during the 1840s, when shipwrecks along the Florida Keys were big business. Here's something I find fascinating. Wrecking wasn't simply a free-for-all where people grabbed whatever washed ashore. It was a regulated industry, and wreckers helped rescue passengers and salvage cargo from ships that ran aground along the reefs. The wrecking industry helped make Key West one of the wealthiest cities in the country during the 1800s! Of course, Hollywood couldn't leave well enough alone. π The movie added romance, rivalry, adventure, and even a giant squid! π¦ Yes, a giant squid. Apparently, shipwrecks and John Wayne weren't quite enough excitement! And believe it or not, the movie won an Academy Award for its special effects. Now I'm wondering if I need to add this one to my movie watch list! β This Week's Key West TriviaLet's stay with a little Key West history, but this time we're heading into presidential territory! πΊπΈπ΄ Key West has hosted some pretty famous visitors over the years, including a president who spent quite a bit of time enjoying the island. So here's your question: What is the name of the former presidential home located in Key West's Truman Annex? Think you know? Just hit reply with your answer, and I'll enter you into November's Fun in Key West Swag Box drawing! π And if you've ever visited this historic home, I'd love to know what you thought of the tour! Well, I'd better get back to working on a few of those projects I mentioned earlier. I can't wait to share more with you soon! Until next week, keep a little Key West sunshine in your day. βοΈπ΄ βοΈπ Michele
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