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Sun, Aug 19th, 2012, 08:53 AM #52636
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http://www.conchtv.com/key-west/conc...ce-celebration
I regret to inform you all that I have renounced my Candian citizenship (in spite of feeling mostly Australian) and become a conch.
Should any of you wish to join me I would be pleased to conch you.
I propose we elected Jimmy our first president.
All in favor , raise your glasses!
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CONCH REPUBLIC The Conch Republic was established by secession of the Florida Keys from the United States of America, on April 23rd, 1982 in response to a United States Border Patrol Blockade setup on highway U.S.1 at Florida City just to the north of the Florida Keys. This heinous act effectively isolated Keys Citizens from the U.S. mainland since the blockade was on our only land artery to and from the mainland.\
This roadblock portrayed Keys residents as non-U.S. citizens who had to prove their citizenship in order to drive onto the Florida mainland! Hardly an American thing to do!
We protested! A totally American thing to do! Key West Mayor Dennis Wardlow along with a few other 'key' Conchs, went to Federal court in Miami to seek an injunction to stop the federal blockade, but to no avail. Upon leaving the Federal Court House , on the court house steps , Mayor Wardlow announced to the world, by way of the assembled TV crews and reporters, that ; "Tomorrow at noon the Florida Keys will secede from the Union!"
At noon, on the day of secession, at Mallory Square in Key West Florida, Mayor Wardlow read the proclamation of secession and proclaimed aloud that the Conch Republic was an independent nation separate from the U.S. and then symbolically began the Conch Republic's Civil Rebellion by breaking a loaf of stale Cuban bread over the head of a man dressed in a U.S. Navy uniform. After one minute of rebellion, the now, Prime Minister Wardlow turned to the Admiral in charge of the Navy Base at Key West, and surrendered to the Union Forces, and demanded 1 Billion dollars in foreign aid and War Relief to rebuild our nation after the long Federal siege!
Thus began our Conch Republic journey which still continues today! We are both Conchs and we are Americans and we are proud to be both. By act of Congress we hold dual citizenship as Conchs and as Americans and will fight for the right to be both!
Contrary to recent reports, the name "Conch Republic" refers to "all"of the Florida Keys, or, that geographic apportionment of land that falls within the legally defined boundaries of Monroe County Florida, northward to "Skeeter's Last Chance Saloon" in Florida City , Dade County Florida, with Key West as the Nation's Capitol and all territories north of Key West being referred to as "The Northern Territories". Be it known that these boundaries were established by the U.S. Government when they set up "THE" Border Patrol blockade in front of "Skeeter's Last Chance Saloon", in April of 1982, thereby establishing a new United States border!
To enforce the validity of our secession, the Monroe County Commission, in 1994, by unanimous vote, did pass a County Resolution recognizing Mayor Wardlow's actions, on the 23rd of April in 1982, as by, of and for the people of the Florida Keys.
We celebrate our Independence every year with a week long celebration.
Click Here for the current schedule of events.
In the quest for recognition, the Honorable Peter Anderson, Secretary General of the Conch Republic has created "Official Conch Republic Passports" . The Secretary General has extensively traveled our surrounding Caribbean Nations with nothing more than his Diplomatic Passport and has been well received by many as a Diplomat and as a Government Official of the Conch Republic and even had his passport endorsed by nearly all! Officially, our passports, Diplomats and Citizens, have been well received by 13 Caribbean Nations as well as Germany, Sweden, Havana, Mexico, France, Spain, Ireland, and Russia.
"THE MITIGATION OF WORLD TENSION THROUGH HUMOUR"Last edited by rock lobster; Sun, Aug 19th, 2012 at 09:14 AM.
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Sun, Aug 19th, 2012, 09:47 AM #52637
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Good mornning, everyone.
Why is it that I keep double (quadruple?) booking myself??? Seems I have to skip my morning shopping trip to have brunch, since I now have late lunch plans. Then run off early to meet someone for dinner. I think I might explode by the end of the night.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day.
For a smile, see our vids: http://www.youtube.com/lilyquincy
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Sun, Aug 19th, 2012, 09:50 AM #52638
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Sun, Aug 19th, 2012, 10:30 AM #52639
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Sun, Aug 19th, 2012, 10:31 AM #52640
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Skiiiipperrrrrrrrrrrrr!
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Sun, Aug 19th, 2012, 11:30 AM #52641
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Sun, Aug 19th, 2012, 11:49 AM #52642
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Hello Q-Bee Noggins,
Hope you are all doing well on this overcast looking day.
(can you have an undercast day?)
Looks like lunch style food is being served so.........I'll see you all later.
xxx
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Sun, Aug 19th, 2012, 12:00 PM #52643
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Sun, Aug 19th, 2012, 12:01 PM #52644
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Sun, Aug 19th, 2012, 12:02 PM #52645
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Sun, Aug 19th, 2012, 12:32 PM #52646
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Sun, Aug 19th, 2012, 12:42 PM #52647
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Good day Q folks. Happy Psunday!
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Sun, Aug 19th, 2012, 01:10 PM #52648
10:30am RWW-Atlantic
NASCAR SEASON is complete for 2021.
Kyle Larson wins his 1st Nascar Championship.
nascar:a way of life
everything else is just a game
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Sun, Aug 19th, 2012, 01:39 PM #52649
afternoon Q sters,
nice day out. was able to get the grass cut last night after work so i wouldn't have to do it today. of course watching my NASCAR race where Rockit is enjoying watching live.
thanx for the RWWs. have a great day.NASCAR SEASON is complete for 2021.
Kyle Larson wins his 1st Nascar Championship.
nascar:a way of life
everything else is just a game
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Sun, Aug 19th, 2012, 01:42 PM #52650
received this from Mmmme, thought i would share with you.
Hey friends,
Taking a much needed vacation after the last 4 intense months of what has been occupying my life & mind... much of the time.
Heading west to BC early am and boarding a cruise ship to Alaska Monday, until the 28th. Expecting to take many photos.... Our camera can hold 3200 photos. lolWe have a balcony and hopefully will have some fabulous opportunities for pictures from there and a couple of side trips.. one for sure is to see the glaciers!
Have a great week.
Cheers! xoxoxo
Mmmme
NASCAR SEASON is complete for 2021.
Kyle Larson wins his 1st Nascar Championship.
nascar:a way of life
everything else is just a game
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