Archive for September, 2009
Friends of the Humane Society Calendar Launch
Posted on September 30, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Friends of the Humane Society (FOTHS) Calendar Launch Free Beer & Burgers, Bikinis and Man’s Best Friend What do you need for the perfect party? Free beer, free burgers, free hot dogs and balloons? Or how about a group of sexy men and women? Or maybe some great music, fun games and fantastic prizes? Even [...]
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Social Day
Posted on September 30, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
What a social day at the tacoshack. Jack and Mitch stopped by this morning – Jack was checking the new boat and Mitch popped in to chat a bit and to see if we needed anything at the store. Next were Molly and Cindy for a quick hello. Then Lara came to hang out for [...]
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Twitter Perspective
Posted on September 29, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Thanks to Dorian he sure put things in perspective for me today. I have been here thinking about how dizzy I am feeling – been trying to fight off a cold or flu since Sunday. Saw Dorian’s twitter about the Prime Minister of Belize being diagnosed Dengue and followed link back to Ambergris Today Blog [...]
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New Improved tacogirl
Posted on September 28, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
When ever Paul redoes a website for me it seems to happen close to my birthday so it is no surprise that the style change we had been planning in May has come together in September. After seeing it up and playing around with new options I can definitely say It was worth the wait [...]
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Fatima Arceo Fundraiser
Posted on September 27, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Courtney was Memphis bound at noon so we made plans to meet up for breakfast. It was good to catch up with her once more before she left and hear about her trip to Xaman Ek Retreat up north. After breakfast we headed over to to El Fogon to buy some raffle tickets at the [...]
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Best Rice and Beans
Posted on September 26, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
It was a quiet Saturday – Lemon Crush Lara came by this morning to chill out at the pool for a bit then her Mitch and I headed to town on a grocery run. I must say chores like that are so much easier when done with friends. Lara had to stop at Aida’s shop [...]
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Art Exhibition
Posted on September 25, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
A hint of fall is in the air today. Pool was a bit chilly this morning and we had a rain break in the middle of class. FYI: Amy Brown is having an exhibition today from 5-8 pm at Fido’s courtyard – she will be there for a meet and greet. Great paintings, bags and [...]
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Google Chrome Review
Posted on September 24, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
I have been looking for a secondary browser [firefox is currently my main one] for my Samsung NC10 netbook. I was not happy with Safari due to it preforming sluggishly on my reg lap top and was hesitant to download it on netbook for that reason. A recommendation from deadserious on Ambergris Vacations Forum solved [...]
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Walter’s Big Deck
Posted on September 23, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Ever mix up your days? I did so to the extreme last night thinking it was Wednesday. It was not till this morning when I mentioned going to the pool that Paul said it is Wednesday and yesterday was Tuesday. We both laughed because he did not catch it correct me last night at 12:30am [...]
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Special Delivery Day
Posted on September 22, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
It is a most exciting day here at the taco shack – my birthday present from Paul arrived this aft when Lemon Crush Lara came back from her San Diego business trip. A Samsung NC10 netbook – weighing in at 2.9 pounds and is pretty high powered for such a small thing. The battery life [...]
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Independence Day Celebrations
Posted on September 21, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Everyone knows Belize loves it’s festivals and Celebrations and the annual Independence Day Parade through the streets of San Pedro is definitly a good one to see. We ran into Forrest before hand and ended up watching the parade out front of Coral Beach.
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September Celebrations
Posted on September 20, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Paul and I had planned to go to lazy crock yesterday but got to working on something top secret (which you will all soon see) and never made it out the door except for a quick run to the store for Mitch and I. So we decided to go today after the rain. Not long [...]
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Amy Brown – Art Sale
Posted on September 18, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
After aquafit class I went with Michelle and Jorge to see Amy Browns Art work at the Belizean Reef. She does really nice cards paintings and tote bags using acrylic and oil. She is headed back to California for a bit and selling off some of her work before she does.Time line to get in [...]
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Challenge to Playa Bloggers
Posted on September 17, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
After loosing Sev and JH earlier this week we gained one back – Mark found me yesterday so I got him to come to the pool. He had been to Maureen’s class before but we did not have the big noodles or weights at the time. Aquafit was really good today. I told Maureen this [...]
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Coconut phone shut out
Posted on September 16, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
Speedy Gonzalez clocked in yesterday as the first entrant to Beloved Belize Writing contest. 551 words – a nice read – kept my attention the whole way through and something everyone can relate to.The bar is set ha ha. This morning when I got up and was doing my usual on lap top coconut phone [...]
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Mass Exodus
Posted on September 15, 2009 in 1,620 + posts, Travel, Useful Information
Quicksilver is launching a new wing to the business – a cell phone rental service on the island called Go Phone. Quicksilver Messenger Service is now offering daily rentals from $20 bzd a day.
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Beloved Belize Writing Contest
Posted on September 14, 2009 in 1,620 + posts
With last week marking the start of a new school year – I thought it would be timely to have a writing contest. There is so much to say about Belize and so many talented writers out there. So get your ideas together and bring your submissions to life. For those who like inspiration you [...]
