Irrespective of what number of people seem within the pages of every version of Keys Weekly, there are at all times so many extra of our neighborhood members who need to be acknowledged. In an effort to shine a highlight on extra of the unimaginable people who stay and work in these islands, Keys Weekly is proud to current our Neighbor of the Week characteristic, devoted to celebrating a neighborhood member with every problem.
Our neighbor of the week is Donna Jean Stenbach who owns The Salty B trip rental in Marathon. You’ll have seen her emblem posted round city of a blonde mermaid, which she additionally has on her boat.
DONNA JEAN STEINBACH
How lengthy have you ever been within the Keys and what introduced you right here?
I moved to the Keys in June of 2021. Throughout COVID I felt very unsettled and wanted a fast getaway from the big daycare I personal in Cincinnati, Ohio. In the course of the evenings I’d stroll exterior and the wind would simply communicate to me. I liked the concept of sailing all 12 months so I purchased a home six months later and haven’t seemed again since.
What’s your favourite factor about residing within the Keys?
The various adventures on the water. I’ve taken my little boat to the Everglades and so far as the Dry Tortugas. Many, many shenanigans occur within the Keys.
What’s an area enterprise you couldn’t stay with out?
Irie Island Eats! I like their breakfast bacon.
What’s your biggest worry?
I don’t have many fears in life, I’ve God in my pocket, and realizing that, I worry little or no.
Which residing particular person do you most admire?
Undoubtedly Pink.
What’s your favourite e-book, film, or TV present proper now?
Imagine it or not, I’m already watching Christmas films on Hallmark. I’m that woman.
What’s a expertise you would like you had?
I’ve at all times needed to sing. No one wants to listen to that!
In the event you might change one factor about your self, what wouldn’t it be and why?
My coronary heart is extraordinarily massive and really giving. It typically results in disappointment. I’d love to vary that.
What’s your most marked attribute?
My freckles and blonde hair.
What’s your thought of good happiness?
Good happiness for me begins with peace, surrounded by household and pals.
In the event you might be any animal, what would you be and why?
I’d select to be my canines. Nova and Kane have one of the best lives – I’m jealous of them each day.
What’s a behavior you’d love to interrupt?
I’ve the mouth of a real sailor.
What’s your biggest remorse?
Shopping for my apartment in Cincy. It’s at present in the marketplace if anybody desires to relocate.
In the event you had a superpower, what wouldn’t it be and why?
I want I had bionic listening to, particularly for different conversations.
What’s your most treasured possession?
My boat. I’ve a 2022 234 Seahunt Extremely. She’s a magnificence!
What do you most worth in your mates?
Honesty and loyalty! I’ve one of the best group of hand-picked girls in my life.
What’s your biggest extravagance?
To journey as typically as I can.
What’s a easy pleasure that brings you pleasure?
I get pleasure from floating on the sandbar with family and friends.
What are your favourite & least favourite smells?
My favourite odor is strolling into Kilwins in Key West! My least favourite is unquestionably chum.
What was within the final Amazon bundle that arrived?
Velcro strips to safe sofa cushions. Dang, I’m boring.
What’s considered one of your all-time favourite film quotes?
“You are able to do all of it night time lengthy.” (“The Waterboy”)
What’s a secret about you that folks is likely to be shocked to study?
I’ve had 2 hip replacements in my life. The primary was at age 35 (proper hip) after which at 54 (left hip).
Know somebody who can be a great “Neighbor of the Week?” Electronic mail keysweeklyjen@gmail.com.