Archive for April, 2010
Work In Process
Posted on April 30, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
It’s a bit of a blustery day – overcast but no rain so far. I decided to take my bike around the corner to get fixed before going to the pool this morning. As I was walking over there the chain came off which I thought may be a bit of an issue as the [...]
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Stormy Morning
Posted on April 29, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
Woke up to a good thunder and lightening storm. So peaceful laying in bed listening to the rain. The downside is that there is already a skeeter in the house who is doing a good job of not letting me catch it – pesky bugger. Rain has stopped and the birds are singing and I [...]
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Belize Diving Deal
Posted on April 28, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
It is hot and hazy today and my mood suits the weather – low key and not moving too fast. Going to go sort through latest pictures I took yesterday for Sofa City Sweethearts my Jewelery designer and hope there are some good ones for her to work with – just checked her sight and [...]
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Cayo Arts & Crafts Fair
Posted on April 27, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
For those of you who like to support the Arts check out the Cayo Arts & Crafts Fair this weekend. Where: Old Cultural Center, San Ignacio. When: Saturday 1st of May, 9 till 1. Who: Artists, Artisans and Craftspeople living and working in Belize. What: Work created in Belize. Aim: To provide a vehicle and [...]
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Up Close and Personal
Posted on April 26, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
Not to long ago it came up in conversation with two different friends about how often we change our sheets. I said that I change mine every Sunday and if I could [especially with hot hot it has been lately] I would do same as Oprah and change them every few days – a bit [...]
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Lazy Sunday
Posted on April 25, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
Was a lazy Sunday morning. Sweetjane and I have been facebooking and said maybe we would meet up later – we were both on the same page of going no where fast this morning. By afternoon I figured I may as well get motivated and meet up with her Bruce and Jayhawks. Paul was couch [...]
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Party Hopping
Posted on April 25, 2010 in 1,620 + posts, Belize music, Living in Belize
It would have been nice to take the day off and have a rest after last night but as usual everything happens at once and we have found ourselves with 2 parties to attend. First we headed off off to Caye Winds to enjoy the afternoon there. It was lots of fun – food was [...]
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Berklee Bandwagon Fundraiser
Posted on April 23, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
Tonight is the big night – this morning I am working on the fine task of filling in raffle tickets for people. Thanks to everyone who has been buying tickets online we are now at $880 bzd surpassing my original goal of $500 and setting the bar for $1000. Online ticket sales keep rolling in [...]
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Roadkill Bar Trivia Night
Posted on April 22, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
It’s Trivia night 7:15pm Roadkill Bar with our sexy Quiz question girl Miss Helda – $5 a head Max 4 or 5 per team. Matt and Robbie are always helpful to the San Pedro community in many ways and this week Matt said they are donating proceeds from the dollar rounds to the Berklee Bandwagon [...]
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Raffle Prizes Galore
Posted on April 21, 2010 in 1,620 + posts, Belize music, Volunteer Belize
I knew it was going to be a good day when I rolled Yahtzee right off the bat followed by a large straight – playing my hand held electronic Yahtzee game with my second coffee. Been up since 5:30 and earned a break from work – our camping trip has altered my sleep schedule and [...]
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Did you say Mexico???
Posted on April 19, 2010 in 1,620 + posts, tacogirl Specials, Travel
For those of you who like your Belize Travel Deals and travel to Belize via Cancun due to cheap airfare or those who live here and want a getaway to Mexico – this is a tacogirl Special for you – now you can save money along the way at Hotel Tropical CasaBlanca in Playa Del [...]
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Madam’s Fabulous Party
Posted on April 18, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
If it were not for Maureen’s birthday I would have ended up asleep on the couch. This was one party I could not miss – so I unpacked quickly got some work done and it was off to the races again. Thanks to JD and Sharon at Lime I was able to hook up with [...]
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Robles Point Camping Adventure
Posted on April 17, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
5:30am I knew I would not be able to sleep in this morning thinking about all the last minute things I needed to organize for our Robles Point camping trip. I am still not quite sure how I will get everything packed up. The pile at the front door keeps growing and you would think [...]
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Party Preparations
Posted on April 16, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
Been going over lists with Cindy and running around town buying stuff – last minute party preparations. While in town we stopped to pay the hydro bill that is not ours so the people in that apartment do not get cut off. Then we went to the BEL office with a stack of bills in [...]
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Ongoing Power Outs
Posted on April 15, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
6:46am was getting in a work groove and the power went out – luckily it was only for 2 min or so. It’s a hot one today I will be glad to hit the pool. Going to head out early and run a few errands first. Need to check price of tarps buy some floaty [...]
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Sale Shopper
Posted on April 14, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
Back in Canada I used to be a sale shopper. Sometimes I would to to the drugstore and stock up on things like tooth paste or razors that were a good deal and one of our roommates Jerry and I used to decide which grocery store we wanted to go for a group shop at [...]
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Bouncy Dog
Posted on April 13, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
Carole asked us to look after Sandy this last weekend while her Jaques and Marie Ann went to Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Adventure Co. and Jungle Lodge for a tropical jungle adventure. on the mainland. She is the bounciest dog ever. Paul and I took her for a long walk on the beach with Cindy [...]
