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| Tim |
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 Where
did you come from?
Traverse City, MI
What brought you to Key West?
The great people
here.
How long have you been here?
1 ½ years.
What did you do prior to working at the trolley?
Ran my own business- ‘Between
the Seas’
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
Having
fun with our guests.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Reading,
fishing & spending
time with family and friends. |
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| Jim |
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Where did you come from?
Originally: Eloria, NY, Directly: Memphis,
Tenn.
What brought you to Key West?
The weather
How long have you been here?
2 ½ years
What did you do prior to working at the trolley?
Worked for Navy
Exchange and MWR
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
The interaction with
our guests.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Trolley drivers get “free
time”? Generally anything on, in or near the water. |
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| Veronica "Ms. Vee" |
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 Where did you come from?
Roseburg, OR
What brought you to Key West?
I was a scuba instructor, and this
was my first job offer.
How long have you been here?
11 years
What did you do prior to working at
the trolley?
I was an X-ray,
CF ultrasound tech for a V.A. Hospital.
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
I enjoy showing Key West
to people that have never been here, because there is no place in
the world like it!
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Doing yoga, playing with
my cats and games on the internet. |
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| Bubba |
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Where did you come from?
New Baltimore, Michigan
What brought you to Key West?
Semi-Retirement
How long have you been here?
2 ½ years
What did you do prior to working at
the trolley?
Owned 1/3 interest
in a company that made parts to the auto industry. I handled all
sales and administration. 235 employees.
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
I like meeting the customers-being
your own boss while on tour. The instant gratification when you’ve
done a good job.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Golf, fishing and boating. |
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Cedric |
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 Where
did you come from?
St.
Thomas, Virgin Islands
What brought you to Key West?
Increasing crime in the Caribbean.
How long have you been here?
10 months
What did you do prior to working
at the trolley?
Worked as a sales manager.
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
Meeting new people daily
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Photography, music, reading,
sightseeing and cooking |
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| Jack |
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 Where did you come from?
Fairfield, CT
What brought you to Key West?
Retirement
How long have you been here?
6 years
What did you do prior to working at the trolley?
Front desk/Concierge at the Gardens Hotel
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
Meeting new people
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Traveling |
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| Aaron |
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 Where did you come from?
Independence, MO
What brought you to Key West?
The warm weather
How long have you been here?
Since July of 2004
What did you do prior to working at the trolley?
Unity of the Keys Spiritual Center
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
Speaking with the public
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Project runaway on Bravo TV. Spending time on the beach. |
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| Geoff |
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 Where did you come from?
Flint, MI
What brought you to Key West?
Weather & adventure
How long have you been here?
6 months
What did you to prior do working at the trolley?
Word processing for Mott Children’s Health Center
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
Sharing the history & tradition of old Key West
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Reading, attending live theater & concerts |
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| Curry |
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 Where did you come from?
I moved to Key West from Chicago, IL
What brought you to Key West?
After being here many times, and enjoying the easy going lifestyle of Key West, I decided to finally move here. The beautiful weather also contributed to that decision.
How long have you been here?
I have lived here 4 years.
What did you to prior to working at the trolley?
I was the president & creative director for my own retail design firm in Chicago for over 20 years.
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
I love meeting new people each day, and being able to show them our beautiful island, while telling the right history of Key West.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
In my spare time I am a fine artist working in acrylics & watercolors. The tropical vegetation & scenery of Key West inspires my work. |
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| Candy |
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 Where did you come from?
Tampa, Florida
What brought you to Key West?
I always wanted to move here and thought if I don’t do it now, I never will!
How long have you been here?
Almost one year.
What did you do prior to working at the trolley?
I worked in the mortgage business for 14 years!
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
Interacting with everyone and telling them about the Key West that I love so much.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Kayaking, bicycling, relaxing with friends & good island music. |
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Kelly |
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 Where did you come from?
Atlanta, Georgia
What brought you to Key West?
Curiosity and a Toyota Celica
How long have you been here?
13 months
What did you do prior to working at the trolley?
Development, Philanthropy, Concrete Sales
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
I love getting to meet so many different types of people. Also, it’s fun to slip into character for 1.5 hrs. at a time and entertain.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Movies, Plays, Reading, the beach/pool, traveling, and hiking. |
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| Rand |
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 Where did you come from?
I grew up in Michigan
What brought you to Key West?
My wife wanted to live in this area and I go where she goes
How long have you been here?
We have lived in the Keys since July 2008
What did you do prior to working at the trolley?
I was in the printing trade for 35 years
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
The people! The guests - The people I work with - The history of Key West and working outdoors!
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Sailing with my family! Loving my wife! |
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Claire |
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 Where did you come from?
Kenosha, Wisconsin; born in Pennsylvania
What brought you to Key West?
Warm weather and to be with my family
How long have you been here?
7 months as a resident; 25 years as a visitor
What did you do prior to working at the trolley?
I was employed by Girl Scouting
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
Sharing the history and answering any questions our visitors might have to ensure they have a wonderful stay in Key West.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Swim, read and spending time with my family. |
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Steve |
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 Where did you come from?
Evansville, IN originally; came to Key West after an 11 year stay in Atlanta.
What brought you to Key West?
After years of vacationing here, I needed to clear the cobwebs of the past and Key West provided that opportunity.
How long have you been here?
3 years with a break about half way through to finish school in the Tampa area.
What did you do prior to working at the trolley?
I have worked in computer systems as a technical engineer and software systems analyst for 11 years.
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
Meeting people from all over and making their vacations something to remember!
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Playing with my dogs and relaxing at home; I also enjoy going to the beach with my partner Mark. |
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| Maria |
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 Where do you come from?
Saugatuck, Michigan (The Mini Key West); Modeled after Key West, FL
What brought you to Key West?
A truck, a camper, and a 45 foot sailboat. I needed to be in Key West; this is where my heart is. I am comfortable and very at home here. I have never been happier.
How long have you been here?
I have lived in the Florida Keys for two years on water & land.
What did you do prior to working at the trolley?
In my pre-Key West life, I was a Medical Musculoskeletal Therapist, a retail store owner, and a licensed Real estate Associate. I owned a Medical Practice for over 10 years as well.
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
I LOVE THE PEOPLE, I LOVE THE TOURISTS, People watching is my favorite past time, I enjoy telling all the Fantastic stories of Key West, and I like hearing the stories from all the new friends I make on my tours that come from all over the world.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
I love to sing , I like karaoke, I paint on canvas with acrylics, crocheting, boating, snorkeling, diving, biking, dancing, and having fun with my family and fellow Trolley friends. |
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| Marc |
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 Where do you come from?
Born in England, American raised.
What brought you to Key West?
Youth and indiscretion brought me to Key West. Arrived in 1980 during my college years, and was amazed by the natural beauty of the Keys. Why not call it home? End of the road…end of the story.
How long have you been here?
A freshwater Conch, three times over, but now a seasonal resident. Winters in Key West, summers in Boston.
What did you do prior to working at the trolley?
Most of my early years in Key West were spent as a charter boat sailboat captain.
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
Sharing the uniqueness of our island paradise and seeing the same fascination and envy in the eyes of my first guest 30 years ago.
What do you enjoy during your free time?
As little as possible, or long walks around the Island, reading, or barstool sailing. |
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| Mark |
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 Where do you come from?
Buffalo, NY
What brought you to Key West?
A broken heart.
How long have you been here?
On & Off for 7 years
What did you do prior to working at the trolley?
Worked with Developmentally Disabled Adults
What do you enjoy about being a conductor?
Being outside, meeting great people, being myself, the flexibility, and having fun!!!!
What do you enjoy during your free time?
Eating, sleeping and playing with my 3 dogs & 1 cat. Doing fun things with my partner Steve. |
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