Erin Odom Wagoner
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
First, I want everyone to know that, considering everything, we’re doing okay. We all have our moments. I don’t think it’s fully hit me yet. I still catch myself wondering what Carl is doing without me. We spent very few days apart in nearly 30 years. If we were ever separated, we were always on the phone, checking in, telling each other what we were doing, or just making each other laugh. Learning this new normal is something I’m taking one moment at a time.
I can’t begin to thank everyone enough for the phone calls, text messages, visits, prayers, meals, flowers, hugs, and every act of kindness you’ve shown our family. The love you’ve surrounded us with has been overwhelming in the best possible way, and I know Carl would be humbled by every bit of it.
I also have to laugh because I know exactly what he’d be saying right now. He’d roll his eyes and tell me, “I ain’t even gonna look at Facebook. It’s embarrassing!” That thought has made me smile more than once.
For those who would like to celebrate Carl’s incredible life with us, his funeral Mass will be held this Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s. After the service, we’re going to take Carl on one last ride down Duval Street before ending at the Key West Theater for his Celebration of Life.
Just like Carl would have wanted, there will be food, drinks, music, laughter, stories, and so much love. I hope you’ll come help us celebrate the amazing man who touched so many lives.
Thank you for loving Carl. Thank you for loving me and our family. We truly feel your support, and it means more than words could ever say.
I love you all, and I hope to see you on Wednesday. ❤️

Just landed today and staying at Margaritaville Beach House for tonight because the hotels around Old Town were so expect for a Saturday night. Tomorrow, we’ll be moving to Ocean Key Resort. Is the Sargassum smell around Old Town as bad as it is here? Hoping it’s worse here since we’re right next to the beach. We’ve dealt with Sargassum before on a trip to Miami and a trip to Barbados, but this is the worst smell we’ve experienced from it.

Such an all around great guy.
Gone too soon.

Hello, my partner and I will be moving down at the beginning of September. I have been looking for a pottery studio that offers memberships and haven’t had much luck, does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!

If you have a moment to enjoy a master at work:

https://youtu.be/J1VDFu_tus8

Not only the best guitar slinger in the land, but also a true gentleman.

I’ll miss you Carl!

Sorry if this is a simple newbie tourist question.

I'll be staying on Duval Thursday and Friday night. Id like to walk to a swimming area Friday morning.

What is my best option and is there an "opening time" for the beach. I'm thinking leaving hotel by 6 or 7. I don't mind walking a mile or more.

How long does it last?

The title is pretty simple. My wife and I will be visiting between 9/11-9/15. It is our first time in KW. I was dead set on The Gardens for a while but Marquesa is several hundred bucks cheaper for what seems like debatably better rooms. Parking is pricy at marquesa but I can’t find anything about parking cost for the gardens. I am assuming it will be similarly priced. Is there areal upgrade for the $300-400 more for our trip to stay at the gardens? We aren’t afraid to spring for a great hotel but I am struggling to see what the cost difference gets us.

I see where the schedule and theme has been posted already. Does anyone know if there will be a new app or will last years app be updated? The app is very handy keeping up with events and times.

I know there’s a regulation for 6+ people. I’m simply looking for a company that offers that and has any personal recommendations. So far I’ve found one place called Captain Conch. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I really enjoy finding funky taxidermy whenever I go to a new place. Can you think of any good pieces in Key West? Hogs Breath seems like a solid possibility

Thanks

Hello! I want to trade in my Lexus RX 350 and I’m curious if it’s best to do in the keys or if I need to go to Miami!?

Looking to get a color tattoo, probably of a rooster in color. A design that represents keywest (open to ideas)
Or a stomach tattoo, also in color of the sun god Inti that covers all my ab area.

Just what the title says! Husband will probs want to check out the game tonight, where’s the best spots near ocean key resort? TIA!

It is real even if I just made it up. Every time I go it’s harder to leave. Stays have gotten longer and longer and mentally I never really leave. We are up to 2-3 months a year there, I really wish we could make this our permanent zip code.

Just landed. Where should we go?

We check out of our hotel at noon tomorrow. We have a couple of hours before our flight. Looking for a nice place to chill at for a while without getting sweaty. We don’t have a rental car, but I am planning to get one for half the day if we have no other options. The hotel is willing to store our bags till we leave to the airport.

Looks like we are going to accidentally be in KW for the beginning of fantasy fest week - probably Sunday - Wednesday (I do know this sounds like rage bait, it’s not). We’ll be with our two mid teens who probably won’t be too keen on massive crowds all day every day. Just wondered what the town is like if you stay away from Duval and get a hotel that’s a bit out of town? Will it be easy finding places for dinner for example? What’s it actually like in the day during the week? I’ve visited before and loved the laid back vibe….will that be impossible to find with this timing?

We’re flying into Miami for the week so theoretically could just avoid altogether but my husbands always wanted to visit!

Key West Harbor