KEY WEST LOU / DON’T SWIM AFTER EATING

Many the time when I was young my parents would admonish me not to swim immediately after eating. I was told, as many of my generation, that it could lead to drowning.

Bad habits are catching. I did the same with my children.

Turns out such information was false. Doctors now say there is no need to wait at least 30 minutes after eating to go for a swim.

“Cocaine sharks” swim off the Brazilian coast. A real problem. The sharks are ingesting cocaine discarded by smugglers.

Scientists tested 13 sharks for coke and each one came back positive.

Netanyahu. Regardless he is the head of a national state, he should not be allowed to speak before Congress tomorrow. It is as if he owns Congress. He is not necessarily welcome this time. Doesn’t bother him. His “friends” made sure he received the invitation.

Biden went out of his way to support Netanyahu and Israel initially re Gaza and Hamas. Biden hung in there to his detriment in recent months.

Harris is showing where she stands. As Vice Presidnet, she is the head of the Senate and would normally assume that position when Netanyahu appears. She has announced she will not participate. Biden however will meet with him privately afterwards.

Very few would consider Trump a “class act.” His interview by Kaitlan Collins following Biden’s withdrawal reflective of the statement. Trump said: “The worst President in the history of our country.” He believes Vice President Harris will be easier to beat.

“Worst President?” Trump forgets his four years as Presidnet. Without question, his four years one of the worst terms!

I hope Harris surprises him. It will hurt even more since she is a woman. Trump cannot accept being bettered by a woman.

Nikki Haley Voters PAC announced support for Kamala Harris. Ho, ho, Donald! It’s only the beginning!

GOP Vice President candidate J.D. Vance spoke to an Ohio rally last night. One of the lead up speakers was Ohio State Senator George Lang who predicted a “Civil War” if Trump loses the Presidential election. A MAGA Republican troublemaker.

He later recanted.

Does Trump fear Harris? He has doubled down on plans to drop the next Presidential debate scheduled for September 10 to be broadcast by ABC. He’s making noises like he wants to avoid the debate or rewrite the rules.

U.S. immigration problems a top news getter. Cuba has had a massive emigration wave the past two years. One million people have left Cuba. Ten percent of Cuba’s population.

Cause is attributed to a severe economic downturn and a government crackdown on dissidents.

There was a “Golden Age of Hijacking.” From 1968 to 1972. Hijacking rare since then. The last hijacking occurred in May 2021. It involved a Ryanair commercial jet flying over Belarus.

On this day in 1982, an Air Florida flight bound to Key West was hijacked. Two men doused the cabin of the plane with gasoline. They then brandished cigarette lighters and hijacked the plane to Cuba.

Henry Ford did it! On this day in 1903, he sold his first car, a Model T, for $850.

Xander Schauffele won the British Open. The 30 year old golf professional is at the top of his game. He has won two majors this season. The British Open and the PGA Championship. He has propelled himself to #2 in World Golf Rankings.

A couple of weeks ago, I predicted Sahara Desert dust would hit Florida. Nothing happened. Last week, I asked what happened? Where was the dust?

Yesterday, meteorologist’s predicted that this coming saturday and sunday the dust storm will combine with dust particles and leave a film on everything the droplets touch.

The prediction suggests the Tampa/Fort Myers area will be the most severely struck.

Some Keys thoughts.

One day lobster mini season tomorrow in Key West. Only for Florida residents. A new extra day given us by the benevolence of Governor DeSantis. An extra day no one wanted nor requested. Let’s hope no problems occur.

Strange weather happenings yesterday. Frightful weather in Plantation Key and Islamorada.

Near Plantation Key hit with a severe thunderstorm. Resulted in damaged trees, power lines and set sail to a trampoline 30 feet up on a tree. Wins were described as being of “small hurricane force.”

Islamorada had a tornado rip through the community. Damaged cars, trees and support fences.

A flying saucer was observed this day in 1952 by 3 persons on Harrison Avenue. They described it as a reddish – yellow ball.

My yesterday a difficult one. The Dixons gave me a blender friday. I have been going crazy with it. Too much! Sunday evening and yesterday I loaded it up with everything. Fresh fruits and vegetables, canned fruits, vegetables and meats. Turned everything into liquid. Enjoyed being able to easily drink everything down.

Too much! Got bloated big time! Very uncomfortable all day. Fine now. Will blend less  in the future.

Enjoy your day!

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