Key West early August good or bad idea?

[Viggen]

I am getting married the end of July & we are trying to figure out where to take the RV.  Always wanted to head to the Key's in the summer for some snorkeling/diving but I didn't know if that is a good tiime to go or not??

I figure the oil from the gulf might hit some of the area's down there so it would be nice to see it again..... before some of it's ruined.  I do understand it's hurricane season but since we will be in a RV, we can easily change plans if needed

Anyone been down there in August?  Are Mosquito's & no-seeum's an issue? 

[ghurlag]

I'd be concerned that the oil will have gotten into the Loop Current and significantly affected the shores down there by then...  I think hamiltro has tent-camped on Key West before...  but I could be waaaaaaaayyyyyyy off

[cyberwollf]

I think no matter what you'll have a good time. I suspect the oil will have got there from the loop current, but there is always just a short drive to the beaches on the east coast of Fl or other protected beaches in the bays

I on the other hand, paid for a condo rental in gulfshores 6 months ago. So I'll be swimming in the oil for a 4th of July vacation

[micki]

Don't feel bad Wes, I'm flying into Destin on August 4th.  I too will be swimming in oil.  I guess if nothing else I can volunteer to wash pelicans!  

[HUNGER]

just catch the oil and sell it 

[micki]

I wonder if I could bring it back and use it at our business???  Auto Lube of Sidney! 

[HUNGER]

could and it would be free

[micki]

Somehow, I think it's not the right kind of oil. 

[HUNGER]

ya most likely not but who needs to know

[~reefchik~]

I am getting married the end of July & we are trying to figure out where to take the RV.  Always wanted to head to the Key's in the summer for some snorkeling/diving but I didn't know if that is a good tiime to go or not??

I figure the oil from the gulf might hit some of the area's down there so it would be nice to see it again..... before some of it's ruined.  I do understand it's hurricane season but since we will be in a RV, we can easily change plans if needed

Anyone been down there in August?  Are Mosquito's & no-seeum's an issue? 

Mosquitos and No-see-ums are always an issue in Fla.  Just take plenty of Off! and you'll be fine.  Near mangroves and marshes they are exceptionally bad. 

I would think regardless of the oil issue, Key West will keep you plenty busy.  The Keys are just awesome!  Hope you have a great time on your honeymoon. 

[Viggen]

well, we are going to the Keys.  Usually I stay ay Boyd's campground but we wanted to do something different.  I found a different camping area just a few miles from Key west that we are going to try.

http://bluewaterkey.net/

To bad I can't tow my jetski down behind the RV-Jeep..... love to go play in the ocean for a few days

[micki]

You can rent jet ski's