Trails of Margaritaville by MeBuff8Fan (1/2)
N24° 32.847 W81° 47.553 (WGS84)
UTM 17R E 419732 N 2715070
Use waypoint: GCA61D
Size: Virtual Hidden on 11/9/2002
In Florida, United States
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| This is a virtual multicache. It will take the finder on a tour of Key West spots that have some significance to Jimmy Buffett. |
The tour starts at Jimmy's first apartment in Key West. What's the inscription that's on the oval plaque above the steps.
From the listed coordinates subtract.015N and add .012W to see where Jimmy "stumbled next door to the bar" in "Tryin' to Reason with Hurricane Season". What's the name of the bar in back?
Next add .114N and .183W to see the place that claims to have been the inspiration for the "Cheeseburger in Paradise". They claim that Jimmy used eat cheeseburgers here often. I used to ask for the name on the sign however the place has since closed.
Add .157N and.409W and we'll go to have a "Blue Heaven Rendezvous". Notice the roosters wandering around under the tables.
From here we'll add .246N and .007W to get to Jimmy's restaurant and store. Feel free to have a margarita while contemplating the next stop.
Add .038N and subtract .049W and you can be "goin' down to Fausto's, get some chocolate milk" as in "My Head Hurts, My Feet Stink and I Don't Love Jesus". What's the full name of this place.
Your next stop is found by adding .140N and .212W. Here's a great place of it's own with a long history. There are several reason to include this place, one of which is mentioned in "Last Mango in Paris". Take your time here. The owner just might stop by. What are the dates that are printed on the sign.
Add .117N and subtract .177W and you'll find yourself at our last stop on the tour. This nondescript building is Jimmy's recording studio. Give me the text from the red and white sign that's on or near the door.
UPDATE: The sign was oversprayed with white paint. The text is no longer legible so just enjoy the fact that this is the studio.
That concludes this Trail of Margaritaville. Since you're here, follow the dock a bit further north and stop by my favorite place here, Schooner Wharf. After enjoying himself at Schooner Wharf, journalist Charles Kurault wrote of the place, "This must be the center of the universe." The Breakfast Club starts the flow of beer at 8:00 a.m. and it does not stop until 4:00 a.m. Schooner Wharf was voted best locals' bar six years in a row, and it is easy to understand why. Just sit back and enjoy. Live music is usually on stage and you can toe tap your way to having a really great time here. If it's Wednesday through Sunday, between 12 and 5, stop in and listen to Michael McCloud. Say hi to Lori for me.
Hope you enjoy it. Be sure to e-mail your answers to me to verify your find, don't post them here even if encrypted.
Additional Hints (There are no hints for this cache)
Current at 12/18/2006
12/3/2006 by settlehouse<><
Nice tour! The wife and I had a great time and a great walk. Gotta love Blue Heaven...
TFTH!
Monk & Wife <><
11/29/2006 by Grumpier99
Followed the Trails of Margaritaville all the way to the end today and had a great time. Will e-mail the answers as soon as this log is done. After completing the trail we had lunch at Sloppy Joe's, did some freelance touring of Key West and ended the day at Margaritaville with margaritas and conch fritters. Jimmy's business got a lot of our $$ today, but we had a good time and now great memories.
11/16/2006 by Pinnacle
Great day for a walk. Managed to avoid rain the whole time, stopped for a couple drinks along the way... perfect way to spend a couple hours in KW and still be able to walk afterwards.
11/15/2006 by tandembikers
Enjoyed following the trail. We were on a layover day of a week long bike tour of the Keys. Good way to see Key West.
TFTF
11/7/2006 by DjangoDancer
This is a GREAT way to see more of Key West! I spent a week there for my birthday and it may take me until next year to recover... Thanks for this very well-organized cache! It was great fun. -Quanderers
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