Just like back in the day at Fins A Mexican Eatery, every Friday is Jimmy Buffett Day for me.  Out of twenty-two Buffett CD’s in my library I select five and play them on shuffle.  Lately Havana Daydreamin’ has always been in the mix.  What a terrific album full of awesome songs.   Every time Woman Going Crazy On Caroline Street comes on, I flashback to my one and only trip to Key West.

Many moons ago I dated a flight attendant.  She worked for Continental Airlines and was based in Houston, and of course she was blonde.

We took a trip to Key West.  She knew the crew on the flight from Houston to Miami. The first class cabin was not full so we got upgraded.  I have no doubt I looked and acted like a guy that had never flown first class. 

We were both excited about the drive from Miami to Key West on the Overseas Highway.  We reserved a convertible from Avis.  When we got to the lot they had a red convertible waiting for us.  I would not get into the car because it was red! Of course, she thought I was ridiculous, and she was even a little pissed. Apparently, she either hadn’t seen or wasn’t a fan of Kurt Russell’s greatest movie, the 1980 classic, Used Cars.  If you haven’t seen it, here’s the official trailer. 

There’s a character named Jeff who will absolutely not get in a red car, because it’s bad luck. 

Key West was a blurry blast.  We hit all the tourist spots, took part in the sunset ritual at Mallory Square, and most importantly, we found Caroline Street!