Beach Reclamation Project

Yesterday was a wonderful day at the beach!!



The Beach Reclamation Project has now reached the corner of Chi Chi and Charlies and Sergio's Playa Sol.



Another shot showing a closer view of the orange floatie things.



People love using these black filled bags as a walkway, but I fear that they will eventually become very slippery. The current still crashes together at this corner and I would hate to see someone fall into this wicked current out at the end of this "black tube."

We took a 4 hour nap yesterday afternoon and then walked downtown for some Christmas Eve Cheer. Siesta's are becoming quite a habit for us here.

Feliz Cumpleanos Mi Amigas.

An Isla Update

First, an apology for not keeping up with my blog. Everything was crazy before we left on Sunday for Isla. We left for the airport in a blizzard and wondered if our flight was even going to take off.
After only about a 40 minute delay, we were in the air.
I made some new friends on Isla yesterday!!
Nice Tongue


What an Ass!!LOL


Ok...so I talk to the animals.

Jeremy and his friend Mike are having a wonderful time. They do a lot of exploring on their own. I think that is code word for "checking out the chicks."
Jeremy said that his mama will always be his favorite...Good Answer!!


The Christmas Decorations look festive.


Hasta Luego!! Time to get some sun!!

Christmas and that White Crap

How come when I was a little girl, I loved the white crap? I loved getting all bundled up in snow pants, snow boots, bulky snow jacket, gloves, a scarf and going out for hours in the freezing cold to play in the snow?

Now, just get me to Isla where I can lay in the sun under a palm tree and feel the sun baking me from the inside out!!

Last night Biggy B and I sat in the hot tub on the patio as the white crap began to fall from the sky. We knew that we were under a winter storm warning, but those weather people get paid for a 50/50 prediction, so we figured it would be just another day when we woke up!!

Well, here is what we woke up to!! Lots of white crap!! Schools closed for the day.
This is looking out our bedroom sliding glass doors. You can just see the top of the hot tub that we walked out to less than 12 hours ago.


So...being in the spirit of Christmas and getting my decorating done, I will share some of our decorations with you. Some look pretty cool with the white crap in the back ground.
The first big picture window with the Santa Theme. See the natural white crap in the background. I didn't even have to spray it there.


The second big picture window is the snowman theme. More white crap in the background. It's actually rather pretty with the woods in the background!!


On to the fireplace.


And the safe, which is in the living room because we couldn't fit it through any other doors.


Above the safe, overlooking the living room, on the railing, I have arranged an Angel Theme. I started collecting Angels, in memory of our daughter, Savannah.


By the living room French Doors sits a bench that was hand made by our friend Mike. I have arranged all of the Christmas Theme Beanie Babies.


Going up the stairs to the loft, I put all the Christmas Theme Stuffed Animals. Some I have saved from my younger days.


And then on the halfway landing sits The Manger Scene. I have added lights around it that make it glow at night.


And then there are all the reindeer that Biggy B shot and stuffed!! Sorry kids, Santa's Sleigh won't be landing on your roofs this year because Biggy B, the great hunter, hunted them down!! Notice the one closest has a red nose added. He is Rudolph. Each one has a tag with their name and bells. Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixon, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen.


Last, but not least....The Christmas Tree. Anyone notice the deer jumping out from behind the tree?


Thanks for letting me share our Christmas Decorations with you all. Now we have to start clearing that white crap!!

Pictures Around Isla

Today I will post a few pictures from around Isla, taken on my October trip.

My favorite was one day when shopping in the back market. This little baby was taking a siesta in a hammock.


All the hammocks hanging, waiting to be sold.


The painted wall in the parking lot of the Market


The condo's being built across from Jax


Rogelio's Tattoo of his children


Our waiter, Lionel, at Playa Sol


Sergio with his new Harley Hat that Biggy B sent him


And, of course, me and my my Ho Sister!!

Party on The Roof

Because I did not keep a journal, I am going to just hit a few different highlights from my October trip to Isla.
The next highlight was the party that Steve and Jeri threw up on their roof. ChuCho played the music, Steve and Jeri provided food and mix and everyone brought some food and something to drink..........lets get this party started.

ChuCho's Biggest Fan that night was little Max, Sergio and Charissa's Cutie!! He danced to the music and had a great time.



Sergio is such a great dad.


ChuCho's Mama came for the party too. Ok, she gave birth to him, but I am his serogate Mama!! All kidding aside, I love her!!!


Our wonderful Host and Hostess, Steve and Jeri


After someone, you know who you are, tried to drain the pool....LOL....we decided to head over to Miguel's Moonlite. What night would be complete without going to Miguel's?

I know I took a bunch of pictures at Miguels, but my camera had been overserved, so there were only a couple that didn't have the shakes!!!
Mapchick and Steve. I believe this picture was taken after we all signed the Iowa T-Shirt on the wall. Of course, "Iowa, eats Minnesota." If you visit Miguel's and look for this T-Shirt, it will all become clear.

Happy Hour at Casa Sirena

The Chica's were all invited to Casa Sirena for Happy Hour. What a treat. Steve is a wonderful Host and has such a beautiful Bed and Breakfast. He had just finished some major renovations. I will give you a picture tour.

The beautiful Statue by the roof top pool.


This picture almost looks like a postcard.


The main back garden area. We ended up down here instead of the roof top bar because of the high winds.


The New Roof Top Bar...Notice the wind blowing Steve's Shirt. What great views from this beautiful area.


Me and Steve.


Daniel, Kathryn and Steve


Steve had ChuCho's new CD "Bonanza" playing as background music and had invited ChuCho to come and sell his CD's. Here he is signing one of his first sales....I, of course, received the first CD!!


The Chica Group by the pool, with Daniel, Steve and ChuCho


Mother and Son...Serogate


The rooms are beautiful.



After the party at Casa Sirena we all went downtown to continue the party. I stopped at Bamboo to say hello to Rob.


Then we all met over at Faynes. Dr Salas was dancing and having a great time.


And Daniel was.....making new friends!!


It was another great day...full of more ab (laughing) work outs.

Day 2...Beaches and Bimbo Dogs

You may be asking, "What Happened to the rest of Waking up on Isla?" It was spent cleaning the apartment, fixing shower heads, water leaks, hanging medicine cabinets and wall decorations. (With the help of Steve the Plumber/all arourd handy man!!)

The next morning I recruited Jeri for my morning walk. We walked the whole airport strip, checked on a friends house and then headed back. On the way back we started by dodging a rain shower under a tree. Jeri is trying to figure out how to start some plants from cuttings. Caught her borrowing a few cuttings!!

We walked back, cutting down Juarez, behind the Navy Base.
Checked out the progress of the new CFE Electric Company Building

Decided to check out the New Yellow Hotel, that still has not opened up. (Get to it by going up the stairs to the old Navy Store Entrance). We did get a guided tour by a guy who may have been the job super.
View from one of the Penthouse Suite Balconies!

You can look right in to the Navy Base

Had a great view of the Car Ferry getting ready to pull in to dock.

The skies are clearing. Let's get some breakfast and hit the beach!!
The winds were still pretty strong, but we made the best out of it....with a few cervesas.
Laura and Wanda met us on the beach while we waited for Doris and Jan to arrive later in the afternoon. Kathryn was working and would be the welcoming committee.
After saying, "No Gracias" to many beach vendors, a little girl came by selling bracelets. How could I resist this little cutie?? I decided it was time to buy the girls friendship Ankle Bracklets.
Jeri

Laura

Wanda

And one for myself.

Yes, there are a few more I will have to buy on the next Chick Trip!!
When the clouds looked like they were ready to dump rain, we moved under the Palapa.
Kathryn, brought Jan and Doris down for the beginnings of an awesome "chick trip!" As the days progressed, more chicks arrived! Laughing and smiling would become a prerequisite for starting my day!!
Is this the traveling Bra???



After a few rounds of 2 X 1 Happy Hour Drinks at Playa Sol,

it was time to head off for some supper. We all decided to go to "Justicia Social", since a few had never eaten there.
On the way, the "Bombo Girls" were created!! (It's all Carl's fault). Sorry girls, but I have to repost the picture. Figure I don't need permission, since I posted it once already in another forum.

Dinner was awesome!! Red Snapper, whole, deep fried!!

Mapchick began documenting!!

After dinner, it's time to move the party to Miguel's Moonlite!! Look at this...No drinks???

Then it was off to Faynes to listen to Javi, with a sit in by ChuCho!!

Javi (My Good Friend)

Chucho...My Mexican Son

Alex..My Mexican Husband (There is a story behind that)

After the beginnings of many good times to come for the week, I recruited Wanda and Doris to walk the next morning with me.
We said our good nights and headed off to rest up for our next ab work out!!