Archive for September, 2010
Is it worth it? Yes.
Posted on September 29, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
We buy box milk here – it tends to last longer and it makes sense for hurricane supplies as well. Box milk at the store around the corner Lala Brand $3.25 Rainbow brand $4.45 we cannot really tell any difference in taste. The benefit to buying Rainbow brand is that they have 2 holes in [...]
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Taste of Playa Update
Posted on September 28, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
Riviera Maya Gears Up for Second Annual Culinary Event Taste of Playa 2010 Spotlights International Chefs Playa del Carmen, Mexico – September 28, 2010 – Taste of Playa, the Riviera Maya’s international culinary event, has once again attracted the attention of the region’s many talented chefs and restaurateurs. The day-long festival, scheduled for November 21, [...]
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Top Ten iFoam texts
Posted on September 27, 2010 in 1,620 + posts, tacogirl Top Ten
A while back I decided to quietly make a top ten best texts from Carbunkle Trumpet in Memphis. Those who know him know what a funny sense of humor he has and his texts often have me lol for real. Carbunkle is not a Top Ten virgin and has submitted 3 other tacogirl Top Ten [...]
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Waterlogged
Posted on September 26, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
I opened the veranda door this morning so Molly could go outside – she poked her head out saw how wet it was and decided to pass. Thanks to Tropical Storm Matthew it’s a wet Sunday in San Pedro. Time is 6:37am- the sky is a big blue gray blanket and and it has been [...]
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Wishy Washy Weather
Posted on September 25, 2010 in 1,620 + posts, San Pedro Belize weather
The weather keeps changing it’s mind this morning woke up to rain at 6am – that did not last long and the sun came out. We got up around 7:30 and it started raining again for a short bit now it is a mix of sun clouds and wind – I am sure more rain [...]
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Hurricane Planning tips
Posted on September 24, 2010 in 1,620 + posts, San Pedro Belize weather
First thing I did this morning wad check wunderground and Tropic Storm Matthew is showing as just that now and no yellow bit to indicate cat 1. Second thing I did was go talk to Paul the building care taker as I saw him upstairs boarding teacher Lisa’s windows. He said he will do our [...]
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Something in the air
Posted on September 23, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
Many people tend to find September a hard month on Ambergris Caye. It is low season and typically some tend to reach the end of their rope so to speak and often develop a short fuse or get a bit stir crazy. For Paul and I right now we both agree the feeling is a [...]
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Aquafit North at Ak’ boL
Posted on September 22, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
This morning Paul – Molly and I had quite an adventure. We borrowed one of Pedro’s carts and headed north to Maureen’s aquafit class – it was a nice change to do class in a new spot. Molly kept wanting to join us so Paul had to help keep her busy. After class Paul was [...]
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Happy 29th Belize
Posted on September 21, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
Belize’s Independence Day is September 21 – and the country celebrates big time with red white and blue decorations – street parades – music – dancing and food. Today’s independence day marks Belize’s 29th Birthday – Happy Birthday Belize. Funny to think that I am older than the country I live in. I have gone [...]
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I never liked Spam
Posted on September 20, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
I never liked canned spam and I feel about the same for email and blog comment spam which is unfortunately on the rise lately. I keep getting the same spam comments on a particular post and it starts out like this…. Why have you taken out my post? It was very beneficial information and i [...]
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D Sea
Posted on September 19, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
As we walked up the beach toward D Sea- Carole J and I could not believe how packed it was. Paul estimated about 150 – 200 people passed through the wine tasting last night – that is huge especially for this time of year. It was nice to do something different on the beach for [...]
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Maureen’s Belize Spa Day
Posted on September 17, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
I often get emails from people asking the price of Ambergris Caye rentals so I will give you an example from our building La Hacienda. Here is what they are going for – Two bedroom apts, furnished or unfurnished, nice location, pool and boat dock. $650 usd [first last required] – 2000 sq ft Three [...]
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After the rain
Posted on September 16, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
I am so pleased – Harold saw yesterdays post about Alan’s rain boot donation and he left comment about how he going to ask his friends for donations so that the San Mateo Empowerment project can get more rain boots for the crew – how cool is that. With 40 workers – to much water [...]
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Wet Wednesday
Posted on September 15, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
So far we have had about 3 inches rain from Tropical Storm Karl and it does not look like it is stopping anytime soon. TS Karl is hitting north of us and the wunderground tracking map shows it alternating between a tropical storm – tropical depression and category 1 hurricane. I did a quick check [...]
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Belize City Adventure
Posted on September 13, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
Decided to do something different today – I booked myself for 7am Tropic Air tacogirl special to the mainland. I am going to the to meet up with Dick and Carole for a Belize City Adventure. I opted to catch an earlier flight so I could do a bit of a walking tour and snap [...]
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Sunday Drive
Posted on September 12, 2010 in 1,620 + posts
I thought it would be nice to take the dogs south today so when the morning rain finished – we picked up Dick and Carole gassed up and headed south for a bit. Due to the night time downpour we did not think we would get very far but surprisingly the roads were really good [...]
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San Pedro Poker Run
Posted on September 11, 2010 in 1,620 + posts, Eat - Sleep - Drink, Fiesta, Useful Information
Paul had me set up a haircut for him with Carole this morning and Molly and I decided to tag a long and enjoy visit. They have all gone off to Cindy’s for a swim. I opted to stay here as the sun is pretty bright and hot right now – 30c today according to [...]
