Archive for April, 2011
Clean it up
Posted on April 30, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Was up at 5:00am today and really wanted to hit the beach for some sunrise shots but I just could not get it together to move that fast. I decided to tackle wiping down the cupboards [we were sprayed for wood beetles again] and get some work done. Hoping to make it to Banyan Bay [...]
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Develop your Eccentricities
Posted on April 29, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, Travel, Volunteer Belize
I think David Ogilvy was bang on with this thought – Develop your eccentricities while you are young. That way, when you get old, people won’t think you’re going gaga. I am feeling very TGIF today – decided that my best course of action was to get up early – get as much as I [...]
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Palapa Bar Sunset Party
Posted on April 27, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
I have been doing a million and one things this afternoon and finally found a minute to start blogging before leave my desk I tackle something else on my list. Back later I will leave you with a picture of the road of adventure funny joke slater sent me – 4 golfers were teeing off [...]
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Ambergris Caye Chamber of Commerce
Posted on April 25, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
On Saturday, April 30, at 2:00 PM, a ceremony will take place at the Police Station to celebrate and make official the contribution of nearly $15,000.00 in goods, materials, and services collected by the Neighborhood Watches on Ambergris Caye for the express purpose of implementing a long overdue improvement in the living conditions in the [...]
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Hoppy Easter
Posted on April 24, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Hoppy Easter everyone. We are slowly progressing towards town – figured we would cab in and start at Mama Vilma’s fundraiser in central park then head down the beach to catch some of the kite competition and finish up at Caribbean Villas Resort for Saga.
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See you next Year
Posted on April 24, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
It’s that time of year again – UNCW students going away party at Pedro’s pizza .This is the second [or 3rd?] year they have stayed there and plan to return again next year. We decided the party would be a good place to meet up with Mary1220 who arrived yesterday – one of the many [...]
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Easter Weekend Events
Posted on April 22, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Easter weekend is one of the busiest times of year on Ambergris Caye. According to Ambergris Daily Golf cart companies are all rented out and Tropic Airlines are having their best Easter ever as their arrivals are [according to their sources within the company] going through the roof, and breaking all previous records. Saturday Easter [...]
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New Paint job
Posted on April 21, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
It’s almost Easter Aside from a few new paint jobs happening around town I noticed that we have a lot of visitors on the island – Easter is always a busy weekend here. For those of you in Belize and Mexico that have not booked your Ambergris Caye Easter weekend accommodations, check in with San [...]
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Palapa Bar and Grill
Posted on April 20, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Love live music and spectacular sunsets? Visit The Palapa Bar and Grill next Wednesday and listen to Mark Mulligan for a fun sunset party. I was checking out his Mulligan’s Island website [link below] and can tell he has a few good stories in him. I loved his line - ‘ I can’t complain about [...]
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Riviera Maya Fundraising for Firefighters
Posted on April 19, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Riviera Maya Businesses Support Fundraising Effort for Firefighters 6th Annual Three-Legged Race in Playa del Carmen Raises 30,000 MXN for the Bomberos Playa del Carmen, Mexico, April 18, 2011 – On April 10, 2011, Playa del Carmen residents and visitors gathered together to participate in one the region’s best loved events, the annual Three-Legged Bar [...]
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Caribbean Birthday Breakfast
Posted on April 17, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Back track to Saturday morning. Making Paul’s birthday cake now – vanilla with dark chocolate icing – caramel in the middle and candy on top. After a trip to Greenhouse I am also going to do lots of mini’s – muffins and and cornbread. Anyone seen mini muffin cupcake papers for sale on the island? [...]
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Better late than never
Posted on April 16, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Catching up on a few volunteer efforts for Be Kind Belize and Saga Humane Society that I was delayed on posting due to our Florida Vacation. Be Kind Belize Island Academy Graduates – Thank you to the Community! On Tuesday the 29th of April 2011, Be Kind Belize was proud to celebrate the graduation of [...]
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Grackles Attack Dolphin
Posted on April 15, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Morning Hippy - A bit of sad news it looks like we will not be able to play Dolphin Rodeo Sunday at Paul’s birthday party. Yesterday afternoon we noticed that the Dolphin you gave him as a present after skydiving was looking rather unhappy. Upon closer inspection Paul noticed a big hole in it – [...]
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Life on Ambergris Caye
Posted on April 14, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
I found some very exciting news in my research today. Cotton Tree Lodge in San Felipe Belize was named one of 4 Hotels With an Edge On “Voluntourism” on Oprah’s website. It is great to see people like Oprah Winfrey who helps so many people put the word out for people to come volunteer in [...]
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Easter Vacation Packages in Belize and Mexico
Posted on April 13, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
BelizeWaterTaxi.com Now Offering Vacation Packages in Belize and Mexico for Easter 2011 San Pedro, Belize – April 13, 2011 – Just in time for the 2011 Easter holidays, San Pedro Belize Express is now offering vacation packages in Belize and Mexico on www.BelizeWaterTaxi.com. In an effort to promote and increase travel to and from Belize [...]
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Belize on a Budget
Posted on April 12, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Planning a Budget Vacation? Looking to score some Mexico – Belize Travel deals? Today’s post is for you. Talented Jewelery Designer Sofa City Sweethearts is sharing her trials – tribulations and great research information as she walks us through making her 2 person San Pedro Belize trip happen within a low travel budget. Be sure [...]
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Set aside time for Style
Posted on April 11, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Often life gets busy – it is important to remember to take time out from our hectic schedules – relax and do something nice for yourself. What could be nicer than a visit to the salon for some pampering – boys included. As many of you know Carole has moved her shop to a convenient [...]
