Wedding Bells

Congratulations to Red Headed Jim on his pending nuptuals. He popped the question to Dani in a most tear-evoking romantic way. Of course, she said, "Yes."

We hear the ring is another testament to his good taste, and we look forward to the bachelor party.

Soldier Writes To Green Parrot

Brother, could you spare a stamp?

SSG Miguel Rivas, stationed in Tikrit, Iraq, writes:

"Hello Green Parrot,
If you think I'm hard up for mail, you are correct. So please pass my address around. Could you do that for me?"

Hell, Yes! Come on, folks, join us in getting some letters out to:

SSG Rivas, Miguel A.
E/I-44 ADA
Unit #92695
APO AE 09323-2695

We're sending cards and letters, and some Green Parrot Apparel for Miguel. (He wears XXL, if you're interested)

And get this - he even wrote No Snivelling on the envelope.

Everthing Key West

Congratulations to our customers Ron and Charlene Bell who recently purchased Conch Traders.com from our other special customer, Ginger.

If you're longing for some Key West products, check out the Grand Re-opening of Conch Traders.

The Truth at Last

Despite what you hear from your local tour guide/yarn spinner, here's the real history of The Green Parrot Bar:

• From 1888 to 1927 the building is listed as a grocery store in Key West City Directories.
• The 1948 directory lists the establishment as The Brown Derby Bar, and the name remains the same throughout several ownerships until...
• Judy Sullivan comes along in 1970 and establishes the Brown Derby Sub Shop and Green Parrot Bar.
• In 1980, Judy 86's the sub shop and we're just The Green Parrot.
• Mr. Bean purchases the joint in 1983, and as they say, "The rest is history!"

There you have it!

Source: Susan Olsen, Key West Art and Historical Society.

Toot Toot

Just last night, in the annual People's Choice Awards held here in Key West, The Green Parrot Bar was voted the People's most favorite bar! Thanks to all who voted, and a special thanks to everyone who makes this possible - our great staff and especially our great customers.