Archive for August, 2011
Cell phone charges in Belize
Posted on August 31, 2011 in 1,620 + posts, Living in Belize, Useful Information
Woke up way to early this am 20 min before my alarm was supposed to go off. I am getting ready to take the 7:00 am Tropic Air flight to Municipal and heading to see Dr. Marcelo Coyi at Belize Medical Associates for a check up and some tests. My appointment was for 9:00am but [...]
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Backgammon tournament
Posted on August 29, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Yesterday morning we headed out to Estel’s by the Sea for a Backgammon Blitz tournament that Cindy had organized with Charles. 20BZD to enter, instant elimination and winner takes all. Estel’s did food drink and specials for the group. I was feeling pretty sleepy and not sure I even wanted to enter. I decided that [...]
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Pool Party
Posted on August 28, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
When tacoboy checked Ambergris Caye Belize Weather this morning he saw slightly cloudy with chance of showers. Not as sunny as we were hoping for Cindy’s 40th birthday party but at least it is pouring. The sun ended up overtaking the showers and we got the tarp up without any major incident or hair pulling, [...]
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North Ambergris Caye News
Posted on August 26, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
It has been smokin hot on the island today. tacoboy and I are going to go for a walk and hopefully find clothes line at Marina’s or Super by South so we can string a 10 x 12 green tarp and have some shade for the pool. I have a few things to report for [...]
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It’s raining Cats in San Pedro
Posted on August 25, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Don’t Have Kittens Because it’s Raining cats… and more cats in San Pedro! You might just have one cat or maybe even two. They hang around, entertain the children and hopefully catch mice and rats. They may be house pets, loved by the family for their personality and playful nature. They might just be cats [...]
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Summer Update from Holy Cross
Posted on August 24, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Summer Update from Holy Cross (inc Tropical Storm Harvey) Hello once again to all our faithful supporters. We really hope you have all had a great summer, and our thoughts are with all of you from Texas who are suffering worse heat than we are. First up, I’d like to reassure you all that Tropical [...]
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New whitewall tires
Posted on August 23, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
I made up my mind yesterday that I was going to get Dicks beach cruiser tire repaired, so I could ride it again. I texted Josiemar to see if he was able to fit me in. He replied quickly – anytime was good and to bring the bike over. So I wrapped up work and [...]
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Post travel blues
Posted on August 22, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Since moving to Ambergris Caye, Belize 5.5 years ago I have noticed a commonality among both first timers and repeat visitors, not wanting to leave at the end of their trip. Today’s guest post brings with it some useful tips on how to beat your holiday blues and get back into the swing of things. [...]
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Tropical Storm Harvey
Posted on August 20, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
According to Weather Underground it looks like Tropical Storm Harvey is not going to do much more than keep San Pedro windy and wet. After this mornings 6:00am downpour we have not even had that much rain, lots of grey skies though. I will not bore you with more bikini shots today so here are [...]
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Hot at the pool
Posted on August 18, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
I am very happy on 2 counts right now. First off it looks like it is about to pour down rain and I would love nothing more right now. Secondly I got some great pool pictures today, I had Eileen meet me early to get some shots of the two of us doing different aquafit [...]
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Drive through Dangriga
Posted on August 17, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
I really wanted to take the day off today but there is just no way my schedule would allow it. So I decided if I had to work I could at least get creative about it and finalize more details for tomorrow and Friday’s aquafit photo shoots at the big pool. Since it is all [...]
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[Not so young] girls in bikinis
Posted on August 16, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
3:17pm I had hoped this post would be well on it’s way to being done by now – unfortunately I never got the time to sort the pictures till now. I will post a few galleries starting with the first of our outside pictures before the sun took a break and we had to switch [...]
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Destination Dangriga
Posted on August 15, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
9:00am What a morning I just spent the last 3 h editing pictures and I am not even close to done. I still have finish sorting my Sony Cybershot pics for today’s post, unload my Olympus stylus and get Saturdays pool pics and yesterdays bikini shots sorted and edited. Back to sorting pics so I [...]
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Sunday Getaway
Posted on August 14, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Cindy and I are off to Dangriga on the 7am Tropic Air flight for a photo shoot today. It was an unexpected surprise that came about after the pool yesterday. I am sorting through bikinis and wondering if I should pack my twister game and a frisbee. I still have to steam dresses ugh. Back [...]
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Super Exciting
Posted on August 13, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Yesterday morning Phil sent Paul a link to Pokerlistings.com, a major poker site he checks as part of his morning routine. The featured article was – Poker Dispatches: India, Belize, New Zealand, Anhedonia. Right away I knew it was more international press about Bob Bounahra and how he is Big in Belize. Posting a bit of [...]
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San Pedro Sailing News
Posted on August 11, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
Don’t forget Friday night you are all invited to enjoy Charlies Birthday Party – Walter’s famous BBQ and Beans - tons of bell ringing and there is a good chance of there will be cake. Definitely a party worth attending. Today’s Sailing News is brought to you by Forrest Jones, Press Officer, San Pedro Sailing [...]
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San Pedro Planking Competition
Posted on August 10, 2011 in 1,620 + posts
My planking picture made entry number 42 in the Ambergris Today Planking Competition. There are some pretty amazing planking pictures being taken around San Pedro and even entries from as far as Caye Caulker and Corozal by some very fit people. Been super busy all morning working on a magazine article so I could send [...]
