tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79243559878834024562024-03-05T19:41:04.889-08:00Dreaming of IslaIslaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-24662722878510758652011-07-09T13:49:00.000-07:002011-07-09T13:51:30.108-07:00The Inner BeingThe Inner Being<br />Feeling is over rated. When feeling better about yourself, someone will be there to knock you down. When trying to help in some way, you feel incomplete. When trying to love more, you feel loved less. When looking for friendship, you can’t find a friend. When looking for healing, you find your pain. When looking for forgiveness, you find your sins.<br />Secrets, fears…they will eat you up, never to let you slumber.<br />To feel the innocence of true love is to never have made a mistake.<br />The world expects too much to let go, to feel complete, to be totally free.<br />No guilt, no regrets, no fears….no life.<br />A life lived is not free. It is the inner being struggling to be accepted, loved and made whole. It shall never be.<br />(Written by Brenda Lamonica in 2008)Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-46176010615810472942010-02-28T05:07:00.000-08:002010-02-28T05:38:57.904-08:00Isla Spay and Neuter ClinicThese are just a few of the cats that were trapped for the Spay and Neuter Clinic last Wednesday thru Friday. I was able to help the volunteers trap six cats, who live behind our Isla apartment.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZU5n36sHT6dT9T52GL_HUYSVC8z3tr1pVEoAIEnmdKC_Y6JOPTX4DQzaKwNANTY8kyFyB5u6HGbAGtzsVDCuE_7vxiOOCpTyqej4V0fDXJ4faDoKWiRDamrNOH3pSX-iZs739UNXv5M/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+054.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443283180008698290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZU5n36sHT6dT9T52GL_HUYSVC8z3tr1pVEoAIEnmdKC_Y6JOPTX4DQzaKwNANTY8kyFyB5u6HGbAGtzsVDCuE_7vxiOOCpTyqej4V0fDXJ4faDoKWiRDamrNOH3pSX-iZs739UNXv5M/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+054.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />These young people are spending their days rescueing the animals of Isla and finding them homes in the US through <a href="http://www.petprojectrescue.com">Pet Project Rescue</a>. This mom and her pup were rescued on Thursday of last week. They will be Spayed, checked out, treated by the vet and fostered by Allison of <a href="http://www.islaanimals.org">Animal Rescue </a>until they are flown to the US.<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDuYN-pNBGH95EIEKLHFZiP-71Kw2H-KKEhdvKhMYZ1937-LMe9kqSOtvX4Pcr-QTeJLX1XqVCZDFpgvF0hc8IRQWAUhB0vvgkOtpuzX6r4w-caaOH-Cxfc2XqDoD5fWEIb-yKk7IZnB8/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+050.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443283170917832642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDuYN-pNBGH95EIEKLHFZiP-71Kw2H-KKEhdvKhMYZ1937-LMe9kqSOtvX4Pcr-QTeJLX1XqVCZDFpgvF0hc8IRQWAUhB0vvgkOtpuzX6r4w-caaOH-Cxfc2XqDoD5fWEIb-yKk7IZnB8/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+050.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This is one of the many cats who lives on the patio of Delfino's Vet Clinic. Many hours are spent each day cleaning dishes, feeding cats, cleaning litter boxes, washing towels and surgical gowns.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7fKkAO6R8siVFhcdN11yjoNzejgZJNBZVWsxCNp_PirUntWVg5t8C2Wt_8yaqSi7ZIBszMhsv0mEXPHLZ8hlzu8KdpGNn2JhfOmNXCSnI5GTqvfosMwuXUn5wLAEo0LvIDx1ZrEJ3Zo4/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+021.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443283165446079362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7fKkAO6R8siVFhcdN11yjoNzejgZJNBZVWsxCNp_PirUntWVg5t8C2Wt_8yaqSi7ZIBszMhsv0mEXPHLZ8hlzu8KdpGNn2JhfOmNXCSnI5GTqvfosMwuXUn5wLAEo0LvIDx1ZrEJ3Zo4/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+021.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This little kitty had not eaten in a few days. He or she (I wasn't sure) had lost it's mommy or been abandoned. Just one of the many tasks I did during the day days I volunteered.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDBzoh4ml_wwcIeybrMni-qmkTKGMzjA91BasNYbRMicYqRugYHtf9wEt2H6aEt0ebXaL1_BfWkgbokVHoEt2dnRd5TaTOnUtijFyi7gmO3NYgdXoXQvhu-EvFLP7RfBiVJ7RBjpmJEWU/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443283152992746210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDBzoh4ml_wwcIeybrMni-qmkTKGMzjA91BasNYbRMicYqRugYHtf9wEt2H6aEt0ebXaL1_BfWkgbokVHoEt2dnRd5TaTOnUtijFyi7gmO3NYgdXoXQvhu-EvFLP7RfBiVJ7RBjpmJEWU/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+012.JPG" border="0" /></a>So if you are on Isla and would like to make a difference, volunteer your time or make a donation to Delfino's Clinic. He is an Angel to the Isla animals.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIKxALy7J8WcQa5U9qDO_fgxKQiDWC_lC6EXfU_kUjue0y9OCCixDmTHwZzyQg6NbS4pxDepnn0i6E5CUFq3SVQZWVO1djHMfkARxAGr0tUFpQFh_TZt_WCRGl80JlQUWH1cX4jodNB8/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+048.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIKxALy7J8WcQa5U9qDO_fgxKQiDWC_lC6EXfU_kUjue0y9OCCixDmTHwZzyQg6NbS4pxDepnn0i6E5CUFq3SVQZWVO1djHMfkARxAGr0tUFpQFh_TZt_WCRGl80JlQUWH1cX4jodNB8/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+048.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443287399859106994" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintv5BHIUKQ8RLkpg0vxd8m5rC4L3fU5IbbENt15I8M7G_ifauJ3y17e70-spj7RnlEOHi0Tu1zlTdR-x-VPe_xG73vEcBxOCg_ZyU0MX2OPGG78kv95m-5T4NqwQBXlc0St5TecCqM9o/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+024.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443283159061174274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintv5BHIUKQ8RLkpg0vxd8m5rC4L3fU5IbbENt15I8M7G_ifauJ3y17e70-spj7RnlEOHi0Tu1zlTdR-x-VPe_xG73vEcBxOCg_ZyU0MX2OPGG78kv95m-5T4NqwQBXlc0St5TecCqM9o/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+024.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-79581268144660715402010-02-26T05:17:00.001-08:002010-02-26T05:50:59.975-08:00The Rewards of VolunteeringThese past few days have been some of the most rewarding experiences for me this week. Brian and I have been volunteering every night at Jax. (Thanks J & S for having a busy week!) A first annual fishing tournament with the proceeds going to help the <a href="http://www.littleyellowschoolhouse.org/">Little Yellow School House </a>in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Here are just a few of the photos I have taken in the past two nights while helping with the videotaping. You must understand that I am a Country Music Junkie. I grew up on Country Music and love it to this day!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS6VC-856gc-e3HRatS4LskoMHTJPbM9nPI9n5_imXibgHnwjIN9GsNJD-jjo7btyCaEkizcdqckorVTD5QVcSzXn66KwWzltGydfCvEPMRZHT8aDBAvVDcJkwXJVm79jWIIg_HI6BQE8/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+031.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442544001520777634" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS6VC-856gc-e3HRatS4LskoMHTJPbM9nPI9n5_imXibgHnwjIN9GsNJD-jjo7btyCaEkizcdqckorVTD5QVcSzXn66KwWzltGydfCvEPMRZHT8aDBAvVDcJkwXJVm79jWIIg_HI6BQE8/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+031.JPG" border="0" /></a> Phil Vassar brought the place down on Wednesday night (And brought me to my knees). Played for four straight hours!! One lady, who shall remain unnamed, paid $2000 USD to get on stage and sing with Phil Vassar. (Not Marla...she got to sing with him anyway) A guitar, signed by Kenny Chesney, went for $1000 USD.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhp_KebtX9mt5-Ral3Fiz6L3I73_pzHYK5MhsWWVcl9y3l5n1sxl9K2pG0ezhq_6wVJyc97IcqICielLB0i_Ksn-3rpAlIaT2MtI7ukN582kOkGrBO0WYVjV97QwqXmfV44isivhVb0x0/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+025.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442543990771525986" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhp_KebtX9mt5-Ral3Fiz6L3I73_pzHYK5MhsWWVcl9y3l5n1sxl9K2pG0ezhq_6wVJyc97IcqICielLB0i_Ksn-3rpAlIaT2MtI7ukN582kOkGrBO0WYVjV97QwqXmfV44isivhVb0x0/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+025.JPG" border="0" /></a> This Print was presented to Phil in appreciation for taking the time out of his busy schedule to come and help out the children of Isla. He was flying out to Australia early Thursday morning and didn't even leave Jax until after 1am!! Now that is a big heart!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKIa8GU6yeYI5Sdpcc0KgKJ8ybs07E-pDpSPhFeKK3u7iqjXERZjrx-lRseRiJ21QOeXuWbMiA7n7yccwEgKaiMA89UEl-94vs-ttYClByqidcLzPAjP0nSl_gj0yU1PybVFCjwuYZCI/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+028.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442543987918628690" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKIa8GU6yeYI5Sdpcc0KgKJ8ybs07E-pDpSPhFeKK3u7iqjXERZjrx-lRseRiJ21QOeXuWbMiA7n7yccwEgKaiMA89UEl-94vs-ttYClByqidcLzPAjP0nSl_gj0yU1PybVFCjwuYZCI/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+028.JPG" border="0" /></a> Oh yea!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicBemo3pM8Vi8jWZrgFlzWucKW3Defrh70H_hGL0ITTbS8afNJZdVwCVNqrqzhyIXx4NWGuqI63IZ7jaHStJEm9NZ_lKZCGwIKLQ1zENoFFmY1KUTD9y-bIiRJEirffIVrjQOA2D7yiao/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442543982373486114" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicBemo3pM8Vi8jWZrgFlzWucKW3Defrh70H_hGL0ITTbS8afNJZdVwCVNqrqzhyIXx4NWGuqI63IZ7jaHStJEm9NZ_lKZCGwIKLQ1zENoFFmY1KUTD9y-bIiRJEirffIVrjQOA2D7yiao/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Last night Tim Nichols, Tim Johnson, James Dean Hicks and Will Robinson, all songwriters for Country Music, took stage. I think everyone was a little worn out from the night before and Tim knew it. They were all still amazing and will take stage again tonight. Hopefully everyone will be a little more rested to enjoy their amazing music.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakfkCi08Ucu2MqAFpsyfZXhOWjPQHdlfxNDs859QK8mN4Un36zwcervjhsTgBD0cwoUHE3AtB_cEizpVpABEkvTcqJdPcnzjbM49iOi3JjwRIWkoK7I6-5ajP9BcVKIxsw3K4AsXqPyE/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442543972050360594" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakfkCi08Ucu2MqAFpsyfZXhOWjPQHdlfxNDs859QK8mN4Un36zwcervjhsTgBD0cwoUHE3AtB_cEizpVpABEkvTcqJdPcnzjbM49iOi3JjwRIWkoK7I6-5ajP9BcVKIxsw3K4AsXqPyE/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+006.JPG" border="0" /></a>I was again on my knees for Tim Nichols, who ended the show with his hit song, "Live Like You Were Dying." Brought tears to my eyes.<br /><br />I volunteered yesterday at the Spay and Neuter Clinic and will again this morning. I am saving that for a seperate post.Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-46417196347360544752010-02-24T04:15:00.000-08:002010-02-24T04:30:24.426-08:00Puppies on the BeachYesterday we met three wonderful kids on the beach, who are volunteering for <a href="http://www.islaanimals.org">Isla Animals</a> and <a href="http://www.projectrescue.com">Pet project Rescue.</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVmaIxBhuw7-z6kWEF_yw-N79p86T0GcrHBlvZmO8ygNVyQqzMnsQPaIJB44cgThGaj0oeDLLurVU9Q7Ksd_SAj_tdVJ1UY41x8qCI9baKoZVJHwNUox2uiRjjRoYkYZQMX6bXuMerqc/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+007.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIVmaIxBhuw7-z6kWEF_yw-N79p86T0GcrHBlvZmO8ygNVyQqzMnsQPaIJB44cgThGaj0oeDLLurVU9Q7Ksd_SAj_tdVJ1UY41x8qCI9baKoZVJHwNUox2uiRjjRoYkYZQMX6bXuMerqc/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441783530962647890" /></a><br />This cute puppy was one of three dogs they were walking on the beach. Everyone in our group had to hold him and cuddle him. Last night they were doing a cat trapping to catch the strays cats for the 3 day long spay and neuter clinic with Dr Delfino. I checked on our neighborhood cats, during their morning feeding line this morning, and I'm hoping they caught a few of them. I am hoping to get a chance in the next three days to go out and help with the clinic, but have committed to volunteering for the LYSH Fundraiser at Jax every night for the next four nights. If you would like to adopt an Isla Animal contact Alison through <a href="http://www.islaanimals.org">Isla Animals</a>. She will make it an easy enjoyable experience for you.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-6jN5u2EivNTQmqeFqMeXYrcuY52y7tn5Zv6xmb_8TpBLomvjxNJ-p4bjJLt7VSNoTGC_RWZjNFTx00GBJAxCyYtF3L6ueCk4T0AsvCFvLMuQg5Cfg3a1bd8jIMokz8JhUREZpM-IY4/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+006.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-6jN5u2EivNTQmqeFqMeXYrcuY52y7tn5Zv6xmb_8TpBLomvjxNJ-p4bjJLt7VSNoTGC_RWZjNFTx00GBJAxCyYtF3L6ueCk4T0AsvCFvLMuQg5Cfg3a1bd8jIMokz8JhUREZpM-IY4/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441783524056961810" /></a>Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-85408747404305683692010-02-23T06:05:00.000-08:002010-02-23T06:43:13.758-08:00Crepes, BBQ and The BeachIf you put bananas in your crepes, that justifies the chocolate....right?!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkHTfbonL0wmWwDamVnlYJ1l0eg9u2PGCBfqbgQlvLysxk1OihJwplsAZNgWJw0hcRpdD6Ot7prF9mNCngrUt_IbSQRQQ-msho9X9QfIIV5hisWdVrHrmi5nH7oBcIU423a0sKMJJJNE/s1600-h/February+2010+001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkHTfbonL0wmWwDamVnlYJ1l0eg9u2PGCBfqbgQlvLysxk1OihJwplsAZNgWJw0hcRpdD6Ot7prF9mNCngrUt_IbSQRQQ-msho9X9QfIIV5hisWdVrHrmi5nH7oBcIU423a0sKMJJJNE/s320/February+2010+001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441443339887986594" /></a><br />Tried a little fishing off the dock, but no luck!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW7FmCVtk5bDE-8quKoFzRptYO8Mkocjs6O-3fwDvjUudX_nfEGX31fXpuSEZjfYxgtxaN9GYHSDbW3BzIKw6QyRD9O3H-I4h1yMN0Sal5zQ8XBfvzNOBLjgci6CvrRDiEfPeY61rRmww/s1600-h/February+2010+004.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW7FmCVtk5bDE-8quKoFzRptYO8Mkocjs6O-3fwDvjUudX_nfEGX31fXpuSEZjfYxgtxaN9GYHSDbW3BzIKw6QyRD9O3H-I4h1yMN0Sal5zQ8XBfvzNOBLjgci6CvrRDiEfPeY61rRmww/s320/February+2010+004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441446340820954354" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcBEpdQ_VWpYiMyzyQcVPBCL2PiqFqrlUAa-3tFVvFD8Nu7MLWUBa02rFouIV_5gq0sWjNS1a27DyBeh6UruZ8P9Zz1N6C5LDlP_bfeY7lw25SBFQ_043i-QCsy03ZAH8xe64Pg7-oUs/s1600-h/February+2010+007.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcBEpdQ_VWpYiMyzyQcVPBCL2PiqFqrlUAa-3tFVvFD8Nu7MLWUBa02rFouIV_5gq0sWjNS1a27DyBeh6UruZ8P9Zz1N6C5LDlP_bfeY7lw25SBFQ_043i-QCsy03ZAH8xe64Pg7-oUs/s320/February+2010+007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441446345509801410" /></a>When it starts raining on the beach...cover up and wait it out!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZX9iRUyqXYqQSel9WQYhklwm3tYw3zxV4McpyR4ixg9xKSADXA-Br9olaMPosJFSCWeocM3QTgsVHNdRMctbPUeYkv_0JtYvKh4rzM_3aNyDiY8fXF8QvM9cBlNcniT1korqxD4jAeI/s1600-h/February+2010+010.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZX9iRUyqXYqQSel9WQYhklwm3tYw3zxV4McpyR4ixg9xKSADXA-Br9olaMPosJFSCWeocM3QTgsVHNdRMctbPUeYkv_0JtYvKh4rzM_3aNyDiY8fXF8QvM9cBlNcniT1korqxD4jAeI/s320/February+2010+010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441446351474827122" /></a>Dress up once in a while for dinner!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMlmpN3o5_bSCS6nq3GrRJRSVjH27Xt_AcHcXf2V0Q3DDIyS8VVkfwmi85yQHbzoUNUZ1OzkwfpygTK88oWszFOdUbX4b2-iBcuZOqwKcapSM_ay8N-HFLUJNpdIY9kYfz86mup_HWlE/s1600-h/February+2010+018.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMlmpN3o5_bSCS6nq3GrRJRSVjH27Xt_AcHcXf2V0Q3DDIyS8VVkfwmi85yQHbzoUNUZ1OzkwfpygTK88oWszFOdUbX4b2-iBcuZOqwKcapSM_ay8N-HFLUJNpdIY9kYfz86mup_HWlE/s320/February+2010+018.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441446362934854258" /></a><br />Eat some delicious BBQ at Mango Cafe!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXI8ZNlbH97p1w8nGLffsZwJUPTW6uuWPqQuzW-PP0m7D75xvCQmGoxVK850r6jqV_F12UOpH_SXpnZDWN_Wa19q_eGXcVZZ4R_IUjqP4uw7UIUesW-G3BTNzNa8WP4ggTT4DFGFd_Q2I/s1600-h/February+2010+020.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXI8ZNlbH97p1w8nGLffsZwJUPTW6uuWPqQuzW-PP0m7D75xvCQmGoxVK850r6jqV_F12UOpH_SXpnZDWN_Wa19q_eGXcVZZ4R_IUjqP4uw7UIUesW-G3BTNzNa8WP4ggTT4DFGFd_Q2I/s320/February+2010+020.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441446367913980898" /></a><br />And top it off with some fabulous ice cream at Mango Cafe!Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-34695930721524713322010-02-21T05:14:00.000-08:002010-02-21T05:43:51.675-08:00Weddings and SunsetsAfter 34 centerpieces, 16 bouqets, 8 boutineers, 7 strands of strung flowers and 5 gallons of rose petals, we finished the wedding flowers. They all turned out beautiful!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT90YscRcPztxWd2HfWIa6nOt7GUF_b9rkn4YE_mh71vZ2Wv7eXPu1NrEP0MskofJDRiVZCIB2mdS_gSIxwFYmmjLid5GAbkY8NwOtgf4t1PiouNARsiniSGbhVaX0WxLRK9eyWi2lsvg/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT90YscRcPztxWd2HfWIa6nOt7GUF_b9rkn4YE_mh71vZ2Wv7eXPu1NrEP0MskofJDRiVZCIB2mdS_gSIxwFYmmjLid5GAbkY8NwOtgf4t1PiouNARsiniSGbhVaX0WxLRK9eyWi2lsvg/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440686789314752098" /></a><br />This box of arrangements were four ball type arrangements on a stick that would sit on top of four seperate bamboo poles going down the aisle.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZnLn4N0wVCfhJZo9EYD2PHRO0GLKbtShIVdeKe9yJSqDrFME2fVt3xhmXQCWqulyWaZYbQYZgTWfjkIKg7aOlx1vD8s_BE2HELkH5f2dOi318CRq1LHHHjSsNM55HRSuN06jpmoGMUM/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZnLn4N0wVCfhJZo9EYD2PHRO0GLKbtShIVdeKe9yJSqDrFME2fVt3xhmXQCWqulyWaZYbQYZgTWfjkIKg7aOlx1vD8s_BE2HELkH5f2dOi318CRq1LHHHjSsNM55HRSuN06jpmoGMUM/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440686779058983474" /></a><br />These arrangements were for the second wedding that I think was at Mirada's.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUx8XXGMNqj8fyb4rIezFKB9BCJNQYP_9UqANW_k_Bcc27_aOWs3wTKAlZ2BqqEgly-hUXR-rXkGDbAAvuGknnrrNeIi1xVV3yqBb4D95dEqbLZ8GHKg1JdoLUTbYB3eh9kKd_muHMJBQ/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUx8XXGMNqj8fyb4rIezFKB9BCJNQYP_9UqANW_k_Bcc27_aOWs3wTKAlZ2BqqEgly-hUXR-rXkGDbAAvuGknnrrNeIi1xVV3yqBb4D95dEqbLZ8GHKg1JdoLUTbYB3eh9kKd_muHMJBQ/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440686746722248354" /></a><br />And these were for the wedding that Jeri and Steve were planning at Playa Sol. Steve being the officiant!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8fxvaEIN-5FNaEbFxFZC4cp2QJ5u85D_bq4iAY7r_C4nJlPCb2OUqMzBmeVYqN6so5waNQVl54a5bYAuzQVxdU5ZhBQgdMtilOOiAsGcnJVfag7rCk8kCe2FPySwcAOAzB9LLUx63Ks/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8fxvaEIN-5FNaEbFxFZC4cp2QJ5u85D_bq4iAY7r_C4nJlPCb2OUqMzBmeVYqN6so5waNQVl54a5bYAuzQVxdU5ZhBQgdMtilOOiAsGcnJVfag7rCk8kCe2FPySwcAOAzB9LLUx63Ks/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440686740227707762" /></a>These last ones went with the first ones, but are the table arrangements. I believe that wedding was at Zama's.<br /><br />After we ate some lunch Brian and I enjoyed a little sun time on the roof. After all this flower arranging, I thought about my first years of college. I attended The University of Minnesota in Waseca for a degree in Horticulture. Then I worked at Bachman's Floral and Design. So many nights of arranging for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, etc. Who would think I would end up being the owner and driver of a trucking company?!<br /><br />Off to Playa Sol to watch one of the weddings and the sunset!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXm5A8jD3yRU5x3nNFlLHV-AweDQ-EnvVU28fRK4064cUg47rKnNBfKfQVbNssdqsXTlYdowmGWx2UaapDPgjOt0x3lDweMgJY_Bi9hMuaNSccblS1qM8TP9JOjKLRx3nd0H-WwRGuIk/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXm5A8jD3yRU5x3nNFlLHV-AweDQ-EnvVU28fRK4064cUg47rKnNBfKfQVbNssdqsXTlYdowmGWx2UaapDPgjOt0x3lDweMgJY_Bi9hMuaNSccblS1qM8TP9JOjKLRx3nd0H-WwRGuIk/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440688715239998434" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUsFm8CuypSwqIb2q9TG0G4iPhyphenhypheni5yM-2R3K3lFLvcLPwO1ux83db8UStQj6XeLnioqfL-IccxVJWvaDUJj0g7OoqZnHzoxteLODznLUF1WEDOHj0vXSpRGrks940nnU1UX1vCXeDsL0/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUsFm8CuypSwqIb2q9TG0G4iPhyphenhypheni5yM-2R3K3lFLvcLPwO1ux83db8UStQj6XeLnioqfL-IccxVJWvaDUJj0g7OoqZnHzoxteLODznLUF1WEDOHj0vXSpRGrks940nnU1UX1vCXeDsL0/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440688706418064050" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHKEXUSdGq9m0L-1M_ZnjCDHrBX9lIUno1P1O-HBZhJ32MzjtJmCG0yaMCnN0kV2fv96zbQ50GHrvuKesXB2f6QoqVKGaYKqEB7YMjd2lMhcCBRv9opYfTEhEegPWdGtfVFpqSqRwbCQ/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+018.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHKEXUSdGq9m0L-1M_ZnjCDHrBX9lIUno1P1O-HBZhJ32MzjtJmCG0yaMCnN0kV2fv96zbQ50GHrvuKesXB2f6QoqVKGaYKqEB7YMjd2lMhcCBRv9opYfTEhEegPWdGtfVFpqSqRwbCQ/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+018.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440688722065319922" /></a>Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-5621159422406398582010-02-20T03:11:00.000-08:002010-02-20T03:21:35.393-08:00Flowers, Flowers, Flowers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYdt4neyprZbBMVbjXdzxath_Vus9xURbxjafmddbTSFZi1SM0Exk47vVdMdsB-pHvmMfQ2WQvWLH_RDxoOjq0hq85bdWldgnZpPDax7fn1FprJtXYJ0GiCyh6pVOWNr99ZsBjNZ6l2w/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYdt4neyprZbBMVbjXdzxath_Vus9xURbxjafmddbTSFZi1SM0Exk47vVdMdsB-pHvmMfQ2WQvWLH_RDxoOjq0hq85bdWldgnZpPDax7fn1FprJtXYJ0GiCyh6pVOWNr99ZsBjNZ6l2w/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440283310844136738" /></a><br />Yesterday ended today, with me crawling into bed at 2am. Not from any major extended happy hour, but helping my good friend Jeri with flowers for three weddings she has today on Isla! A group of girls helped make 19 Centerpieces last night. After too much coffee, I haven't slept much.<br /><br />Some of the flowers didn't arrive until 10:45pm last night from Cancun. Today will be another busy one, as the flowers have to be finished and delivered by 1pm. Will have to take pictures of the finished products, as they are turning out beautiful!<br /><br />Let's hope the weather turns around for the Brides of Isla today! (Not to mention my faded tan lines)Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-60413322745341433922010-02-19T08:50:00.000-08:002010-02-19T09:11:40.931-08:00Wanted! One 12 Foot Iguana<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6GGt8lQKBFq1HM0JHEVCtdOGrAuNiLmYDvYwgOKZ7MjDdc70cjPCSYORe0oRsH7rNiaRZikqQQQ0zEErieNcphL2B3gAYvD0Mbl7e78QsyvB7d8QSx-sXm7ZpSHq7Cj2DYPn3PzMf2ak/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+002.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6GGt8lQKBFq1HM0JHEVCtdOGrAuNiLmYDvYwgOKZ7MjDdc70cjPCSYORe0oRsH7rNiaRZikqQQQ0zEErieNcphL2B3gAYvD0Mbl7e78QsyvB7d8QSx-sXm7ZpSHq7Cj2DYPn3PzMf2ak/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439998850194703154" /></a><br /><br />The breakfast at Mango Cafe was wonderful!! First.....homemade Cinnamon Rolls, which are also served at The Blue Iguana across the street. Lori just hired an awesome baker and will hopefully have homemade cheesecake at The Blue Iguana by the end of the week.<br />Next....Stuffed Chili Rellano's. Stuffed with egg, creme cheese mixture. YUM!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1OHebqQfaJ0AvKNOtsOSiTiEAUjagNiwULyuqZYL2Q4gCCiSzAkVjnfHmWCaY0Grq0GEAwuJmWev4KKn2D45WJZ3ZDsP2mGlK_Iqxih6ofA311BX4QLDcVyq41eodGQgP3wK0xcSnSE/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1OHebqQfaJ0AvKNOtsOSiTiEAUjagNiwULyuqZYL2Q4gCCiSzAkVjnfHmWCaY0Grq0GEAwuJmWev4KKn2D45WJZ3ZDsP2mGlK_Iqxih6ofA311BX4QLDcVyq41eodGQgP3wK0xcSnSE/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439999810572338002" /></a><br /><br /><br />In talking to Lori, we noticed that the big Iguana that use to sit on top of the thatched overhang at The Blue Iguana was gone. We asked her if she had sold it because she had said last month that a guy was real interested in buying it. She said that someone stole it sometime after 11pm last night. How awful! She had already notified the car ferry to watch for it, so it must still be on Isla somewhere.<br />Before:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibw6TeTIDtjH4oi2760ZzjAnY1t5clWySKTfzVr97HNTNxXEunJHE7k4LmsI3uz4pK5I9bWQn-R49V5yr2jTIrZJwgHbUFMsqvpcStdpx0IjwFVC_jAQwFt-2Eq03TjbUSVb039NudKX0/s1600-h/isla+dec+2009+002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibw6TeTIDtjH4oi2760ZzjAnY1t5clWySKTfzVr97HNTNxXEunJHE7k4LmsI3uz4pK5I9bWQn-R49V5yr2jTIrZJwgHbUFMsqvpcStdpx0IjwFVC_jAQwFt-2Eq03TjbUSVb039NudKX0/s320/isla+dec+2009+002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440002124419627074" /></a><br />After:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7OxRS9Uc9QD4qdjr5xt3INSqvmTPI9k7hPKhYAWudr6pqzCStM_h552ABYhmhoVTDhqVj3yVgO5PjnMfanTPi6zttflN1stGDuWC_0ze6_9ajH6ebPLHyeVhmv_b_CZk41HapmA2xTo/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7OxRS9Uc9QD4qdjr5xt3INSqvmTPI9k7hPKhYAWudr6pqzCStM_h552ABYhmhoVTDhqVj3yVgO5PjnMfanTPi6zttflN1stGDuWC_0ze6_9ajH6ebPLHyeVhmv_b_CZk41HapmA2xTo/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440002135114071218" /></a><br /><br /><br />Today has been very overcast and raining. No shell hunting today!Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-9701108028264454222010-02-19T05:38:00.000-08:002010-02-19T05:51:28.778-08:009th Annual Cuda Crawl<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhey011Cy82jSvT6a4kixjWuPShzFwr6MXf2d9ATHdrb0QdFCCKllTGsM4eiXaZjooQ3oVTzDB7sVd7lAbhdtCpPo-y5-mUvotjStsFriDHG8y9r40N0GBGp5NH1S_BnPZEZxP_pVvAU/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+026.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhey011Cy82jSvT6a4kixjWuPShzFwr6MXf2d9ATHdrb0QdFCCKllTGsM4eiXaZjooQ3oVTzDB7sVd7lAbhdtCpPo-y5-mUvotjStsFriDHG8y9r40N0GBGp5NH1S_BnPZEZxP_pVvAU/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+026.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439949739838114450" /></a><br />Biggy B's Catch for the Day!<br />We arrived back on Isla this past Tuesday night. After a long day of traveling!! Three weeks back in the Minnesota cold and snow seemed like an eternity.<br /><br />Wednesday morning, up early, for the big Iowa/Isla Cuda Crawl. <a href="http://islatrip.com/">Steve and Jeri Mattox</a> do an awesome job every year hosting and organizing this wonderful tournament. Just a few pictures to share.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2uTkBFaZnDiYJ-jqruYm_vf9bOCnmUWsfD4LBvuWFDTBLI-dQLXXQPbroj7SLjWdQOek9cnTPnJ0Aytk1zPkA2ct1PoPG9sFk6etZ62_S1JTpLIVqRizTAIEKxmST-NqzJkn6_VYNe0Q/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+024.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2uTkBFaZnDiYJ-jqruYm_vf9bOCnmUWsfD4LBvuWFDTBLI-dQLXXQPbroj7SLjWdQOek9cnTPnJ0Aytk1zPkA2ct1PoPG9sFk6etZ62_S1JTpLIVqRizTAIEKxmST-NqzJkn6_VYNe0Q/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+024.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439950876038304354" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLZdKOs3hVdpCX_ehEMiLWh4BlPxN_peLOxJzYPzC-qwjYTZgbk6tpNssWFDKB2oSsPmKGK3o3u7SqeWZ4HyDz55JiT86VSpwfKl014n-t9DhrYNIrEpesAfaLk4ujIey9pmgKVCHefNo/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLZdKOs3hVdpCX_ehEMiLWh4BlPxN_peLOxJzYPzC-qwjYTZgbk6tpNssWFDKB2oSsPmKGK3o3u7SqeWZ4HyDz55JiT86VSpwfKl014n-t9DhrYNIrEpesAfaLk4ujIey9pmgKVCHefNo/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439950869837490882" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiugISxC1xwAne3URmZ_R-h-b7qu49SfdVgn4Y19KHFgfzFRCMBIHGtFiMv5zxbszAnKuOwIZbt7ziaMHMGZ_ybUgPukf6rywANtWKvHKAL-NW1NzjQRI-rOt-d-q6CPVHzgpyB9roD9lg/s1600-h/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+032.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiugISxC1xwAne3URmZ_R-h-b7qu49SfdVgn4Y19KHFgfzFRCMBIHGtFiMv5zxbszAnKuOwIZbt7ziaMHMGZ_ybUgPukf6rywANtWKvHKAL-NW1NzjQRI-rOt-d-q6CPVHzgpyB9roD9lg/s320/Isla+Feb+Mar+2010+032.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439950866494225698" /></a><br /><br />The weather has not been cooperating since we returned. Cloudy, windy and some rain. Off to Mango Cafe for some breakfast with some friends before they leave today.Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-57151496296972804982010-01-22T06:03:00.000-08:002010-01-22T06:15:32.766-08:00One Month Ago Today<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJ6J3j_IhflJ75hzxRZtqcZW0dKzKG9SEAJOarI6Cdzpffd8Ojv_GOnfKECnzuoJi5bObRr8dKNJRc8jThRtcSoadC7o7iAe9dFY0kWSDRCi1-ia_MgT8rzSrz6jghLki6Dk5Ce2R1a4/s1600-h/isla+dec+2009+002.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJ6J3j_IhflJ75hzxRZtqcZW0dKzKG9SEAJOarI6Cdzpffd8Ojv_GOnfKECnzuoJi5bObRr8dKNJRc8jThRtcSoadC7o7iAe9dFY0kWSDRCi1-ia_MgT8rzSrz6jghLki6Dk5Ce2R1a4/s320/isla+dec+2009+002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429567280634764818" /></a><br />One month ago today I was on the airplane on my way to Isla!! My longest stay so far and I am loving it. Where does the time go? I still worry about everything back in Minnesota, but with technology nowadays, I can worry a little less. (As long as Cablemas doesn't shut me off for no apparant reason)<br /><br />Today, we have to clean the apartment and get it ready for our roommate to arrive. Biggy B and I are moving over to our two night stay in one of the hotels here on Isla. A treat for us before we return to Minnesota on Sunday. What were we thinking when we booked our flights during the Vikings Game??? Maybe the pilot will give us game updates. I'm sure he will have it on his laptop, as we are flying Northwest into Minneapolis!! lol<br /><br />The up side.....we will be back soon!!Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-37941591818770970422010-01-20T04:17:00.001-08:002010-01-20T04:37:51.161-08:00Change of Plans<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_UdsrPCQW7ljskiGQgI8N-BRkWCqrGLZuh4yBr6VvzE3VjMfBQrzqaPLpcRN2IYWKqCSqaB_2nZ2E1NonOgFHovFK3AE_vu3EVQ_mixLc5_Y2YFPkQ7SrmUEkdx54fndUoiAcISgZHk/s1600-h/isla+dec+2009+088.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_UdsrPCQW7ljskiGQgI8N-BRkWCqrGLZuh4yBr6VvzE3VjMfBQrzqaPLpcRN2IYWKqCSqaB_2nZ2E1NonOgFHovFK3AE_vu3EVQ_mixLc5_Y2YFPkQ7SrmUEkdx54fndUoiAcISgZHk/s320/isla+dec+2009+088.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428799678793077090" /></a><br /><br />Well, after much talk, we decided to wait until February for our road trips. We kept hearing that Merida was even colder than Isla! So, we're going to do more research and planning!<br /><br />We have finally bought our tickets back to Minnesota for this Sunday. I do miss the boys and my Angel, so am looking forward to seeing them. The great thing is that I know I will be back in 2 or 3 weeks!! Maybe I won't cry on the ferry this time...NOT!<br /><br />We have had such a great time riding our bikes around the island in the morning. I have collected so much sea glass and some great shells. One great Coral Statue that Biggy B carried in his basket from mid island! I love him!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiF9QnCkrCkUwO3JVkhE0VaBl2oqNFRu2NdLASc7nOeIhIRvOIhk-lmaGP9VKL8dNJKODn467GTCAlphoniAadTVptXtiJw5oezlGWl2WCehypgrC_JxxDWcfnVZwChfom_0dazif6qco/s1600-h/isla+dec+2009+191.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiF9QnCkrCkUwO3JVkhE0VaBl2oqNFRu2NdLASc7nOeIhIRvOIhk-lmaGP9VKL8dNJKODn467GTCAlphoniAadTVptXtiJw5oezlGWl2WCehypgrC_JxxDWcfnVZwChfom_0dazif6qco/s320/isla+dec+2009+191.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428798531199363266" /></a><br /><br />Friday and Saturday nights are going to be a treat for us! Our room mate is coming in with her boyfriend to use the apartment, so Biggy B is treating me to a two night stay at Hotel Kinich, the new hotel above El Sol Golf Carts. Can't wait!! We did check into staying at Privelege Aluxes, but at $160 USD per person per night....No thanks!!<br />The weather turned around and has been wonderful. Many beach days. Finally finished reading "The Shack" yesterday, with tears running down my cheeks!! What a moving book!!<br />Things we've beeen doing: A wonderful visit with Wayne and B, A happy hour at Casa Sirena, A birthday party at Miguels, Coffee on El Patio with J&S, A Fish Fry this afternoon with German.......Ahhhhhhhh!!!<br />Thanks to all of you for your nice comments on my previous post. I will try not to disappoint you and keep you up to date.Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-22350084344778222942010-01-15T05:12:00.001-08:002010-01-15T05:28:34.059-08:00Back to Blogging<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD-KwPEDlzB4a25uFdWXrB6JSF7BhekKQ64OZvyJFhSPUHEiNGCEtIau0mHxms9IVMv-M3kxKnnzuKgTlFklauzUO_gAA5xYWAY2PJGn9QX630-mKnbhIkiiqwVxoyuMwXEk3rKwHpIWE/s1600-h/isla+dec+2009+160.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD-KwPEDlzB4a25uFdWXrB6JSF7BhekKQ64OZvyJFhSPUHEiNGCEtIau0mHxms9IVMv-M3kxKnnzuKgTlFklauzUO_gAA5xYWAY2PJGn9QX630-mKnbhIkiiqwVxoyuMwXEk3rKwHpIWE/s320/isla+dec+2009+160.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426957720702029026" /></a><br /><br />I had someone approach me a few weeks ago on Isla and tell me they use to always read my blog. It was nice to know that someone recognized me from my blog. Their memory must be much better than mine because my last post was over a year ago!!<br /><br />So this morning, I thought I would go to my blog and see if I can still even log in. Wahla!! Here I am.<br /><br />So what have I been doing this past year? Mostly the same, with the exception of the fact that I am now a full time truck driver for our trucking company. Not the vocation of choice, but with the economic times I did what I had to do. The benefits.....I'm sitting on Isla, since December 22nd, writing this blog!! Our trucking season lasts about 7 months of the year. I'm working up to full time winters on Isla, but this year will have to go back to Minnesota a few weeks on and off to take care of business and family.<br /><br />Today, Biggy B and I are going to plan a trip to Merida for a few days. Have to get our game plan together to leave tomorrow. The weather hasn't been the best on Isla and is suppose to stay the same...cloudy, windy, probably rain, so a road trip is in the making.<br /><br />So, fellow bloggers, followers and friends. I am back, for now. I will start posting some Isla and Merida thoughts when we get back from Merida. Until then....great to be back!!Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-47421577381323210062009-01-03T05:22:00.000-08:002009-01-03T05:29:42.702-08:00Coba Trip and Spider MonkeysWe took the boys down to Coba and visited the ruins there, along with the spider monkey preseve. We have some great friends from Colorado who bought a house just outside of Akumel whom we stayed with.<br /><br />Jeremy on the ruins<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/?action=view¤t=IslaDecember2008066.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/IslaDecember2008066.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Looking down....kind of freaky if you have vertigo!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/?action=view¤t=IslaDecember2008086.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/IslaDecember2008086.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Spider Monkeys<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/?action=view¤t=IslaDecember2008136.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/IslaDecember2008136.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/?action=view¤t=IslaDecember2008148.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/IslaDecember2008148.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Great Pizza at a little place called Leo's Pizza<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/?action=view¤t=IslaDecember2008186.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/IslaDecember2008186.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Time to get going. It's my last full day on Isla. Taking the boys on a golf cart tour today.Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-30984016833335458942009-01-02T08:57:00.000-08:002009-01-02T09:01:27.998-08:00Sunrise on IslaI finally rolled out of bed this morning for an Isla Sunrise!!<br /><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/?action=view¤t=IslaDecember2008034.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/IslaDecember2008034.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/?action=view¤t=IslaDecember2008049-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/IslaDecember2008049-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/?action=view¤t=IslaDecember2008056.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/IslaDecember2008056.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-67032113026372637742008-12-25T04:46:00.000-08:002008-12-25T04:59:48.058-08:00Beach Reclamation ProjectYesterday was a wonderful day at the beach!!<br /><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/?action=view¤t=IslaDecember2008017.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/IslaDecember2008017.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The Beach Reclamation Project has now reached the corner of Chi Chi and Charlies and Sergio's Playa Sol.<br /><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/?action=view¤t=IslaDecember2008012.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/IslaDecember2008012.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Another shot showing a closer view of the orange floatie things.<br /><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/?action=view¤t=IslaDecember2008013.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/IslaDecember2008013.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />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."<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Feliz Cumpleanos Mi Amigas.Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-66044134180406936082008-12-23T05:55:00.000-08:002008-12-23T06:08:42.692-08:00An Isla UpdateFirst, 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.<br />After only about a 40 minute delay, we were in the air.<br />I made some new friends on Isla yesterday!!<br />Nice Tongue<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/?action=view¤t=IslaDecember2008022.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/IslaDecember2008022.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />What an Ass!!LOL<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/?action=view¤t=IslaDecember2008029.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/IslaDecember2008029.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Ok...so I talk to the animals.<br /><br />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."<br />Jeremy said that his mama will always be his favorite...Good Answer!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/?action=view¤t=IslaDecember2008055.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/IslaDecember2008055.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The Christmas Decorations look festive.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/?action=view¤t=IslaDecember2008051.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaDec08/IslaDecember2008051.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Hasta Luego!! Time to get some sun!!Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-59998559000590993022008-12-09T07:04:00.000-08:002008-12-09T07:33:17.033-08:00Christmas and that White CrapHow 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?<br /><br />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!!<br /><br />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!!<br /><br />Well, here is what we woke up to!! Lots of white crap!! Schools closed for the day.<br />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.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/?action=view¤t=December2008022.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/December2008022.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />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.<br />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.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/?action=view¤t=December2008008.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/December2008008.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />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!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/?action=view¤t=December2008009.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/December2008009.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />On to the fireplace.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/?action=view¤t=December2008012.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/December2008012.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And the safe, which is in the living room because we couldn't fit it through any other doors.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/?action=view¤t=December2008013.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/December2008013.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />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.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/?action=view¤t=December2008014.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/December2008014.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />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.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/?action=view¤t=December2008018.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/December2008018.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Going up the stairs to the loft, I put all the Christmas Theme Stuffed Animals. Some I have saved from my younger days.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/?action=view¤t=December2008019.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/December2008019.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And then on the halfway landing sits The Manger Scene. I have added lights around it that make it glow at night.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/?action=view¤t=December2008020.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/December2008020.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />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.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/?action=view¤t=December2008011.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/December2008011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Last, but not least....The Christmas Tree. Anyone notice the deer jumping out from behind the tree?<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/?action=view¤t=December2008017.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/December%202008/December2008017.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Thanks for letting me share our Christmas Decorations with you all. Now we have to start clearing that white crap!!Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-78746234411437016022008-12-08T06:00:00.000-08:002008-12-08T06:12:03.464-08:00Pictures Around IslaToday I will post a few pictures from around Isla, taken on my October trip.<br /><br />My favorite was one day when shopping in the back market. This little baby was taking a siesta in a hammock.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008022-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008022-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />All the hammocks hanging, waiting to be sold.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008018-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008018-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The painted wall in the parking lot of the Market<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008014-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008014-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The condo's being built across from Jax<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008144.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008144.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Rogelio's Tattoo of his children<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008225.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008225.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Our waiter, Lionel, at Playa Sol<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008009-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008009-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Sergio with his new Harley Hat that Biggy B sent him<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008024-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008024-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And, of course, me and my my Ho Sister!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008071-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008071-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-14287472606534328532008-12-03T09:10:00.000-08:002008-12-03T09:30:54.161-08:00Party on The RoofBecause I did not keep a journal, I am going to just hit a few different highlights from my October trip to Isla.<br />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.<br /><br />ChuCho's Biggest Fan that night was little Max, Sergio and Charissa's Cutie!! He danced to the music and had a great time.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008033.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008033.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008025.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008025.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Sergio is such a great dad.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008029.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008029.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />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!!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008018.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008018.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Our wonderful Host and Hostess, Steve and Jeri<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008035-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008035-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />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?<br /><br />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!!!<br />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.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008061.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008061.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-78786381843370958182008-11-28T04:56:00.000-08:002008-11-28T05:37:22.523-08:00Happy Hour at Casa SirenaThe Chica's were all invited to <a href="http://www.sirena.com.mx/">Casa Sirena </a>for Happy Hour. What a treat. Steve is a wonderful Host and has such a beautiful <a href="http://www.sirena.com.mx/">Bed and Breakfast</a>. He had just finished some major renovations. I will give you a picture tour.<br /><br />The beautiful Statue by the roof top pool.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008093.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008093.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />This picture almost looks like a postcard.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008112.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008112.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The main back garden area. We ended up down here instead of the roof top bar because of the high winds.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008113.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008113.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The New Roof Top Bar...Notice the wind blowing Steve's Shirt. What great views from this beautiful area.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008094.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008094.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Me and Steve.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008110.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008110.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Daniel, Kathryn and Steve<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008118.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008118.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />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!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008105.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008105.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The Chica Group by the pool, with Daniel, Steve and ChuCho<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008124.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008124.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Mother and Son...Serogate<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008116.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008116.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The rooms are beautiful.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008097.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008097.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008098.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008098.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />After the party at <a href="http://www.sirena.com.mx/">Casa Sirena </a>we all went downtown to continue the party. I stopped at Bamboo to say hello to Rob.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008133.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008133.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Then we all met over at Faynes. Dr Salas was dancing and having a great time.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008138.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008138.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />And Daniel was.....making new friends!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008140.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008140.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />It was another great day...full of more ab (laughing) work outs.Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-78233647281540708812008-11-24T04:02:00.000-08:002008-11-24T05:29:35.341-08:00Day 2...Beaches and Bimbo DogsYou 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!!)<br /><br />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!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008036.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008036.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />We walked back, cutting down Juarez, behind the Navy Base.<br />Checked out the progress of the new CFE Electric Company Building<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008037-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008037-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />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.<br />View from one of the Penthouse Suite Balconies!<br /> <a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008038.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008038.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />You can look right in to the Navy Base<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008042.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008042.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Had a great view of the Car Ferry getting ready to pull in to dock.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008041.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008041.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />The skies are clearing. Let's get some breakfast and hit the beach!!<br />The winds were still pretty strong, but we made the best out of it....with a few cervesas.<br />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.<br />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.<br />Jeri<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008051.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008051.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Laura<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008055.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008055.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Wanda<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008054-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008054-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />And one for myself.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008053-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008053-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Yes, there are a few more I will have to buy on the next Chick Trip!!<br />When the clouds looked like they were ready to dump rain, we moved under the Palapa.<br />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!!<br />Is this the traveling Bra???<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008056.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008056.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008063.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008063.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008065.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008065.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />After a few rounds of 2 X 1 Happy Hour Drinks at Playa Sol,<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008059.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008059.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />it was time to head off for some supper. We all decided to go to "Justicia Social", since a few had never eaten there.<br />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.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008067.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008067.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Dinner was awesome!! Red Snapper, whole, deep fried!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008072.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008072.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Mapchick began documenting!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008071.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008071.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />After dinner, it's time to move the party to Miguel's Moonlite!! Look at this...No drinks???<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008074-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008074-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Then it was off to Faynes to listen to Javi, with a sit in by ChuCho!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008076.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008076.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Javi (My Good Friend)<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008081.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008081.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Chucho...My Mexican Son<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008075.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008075.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Alex..My Mexican Husband (There is a story behind that)<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008077.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008077.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />After the beginnings of many good times to come for the week, I recruited Wanda and Doris to walk the next morning with me.<br />We said our good nights and headed off to rest up for our next ab work out!!Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-87386401802946125622008-11-20T05:00:00.001-08:002008-11-20T06:42:49.379-08:00Waking up on Isla Part 1After a good night sleep I was up and ready for my walk. No arm weights, so it's time to improvise. Two large bottles of water from the mini super!! I'm off!! Through Centro, down Juarez, past the back side of the Navy Base and out the airport strip. Doing my arm exercises along the way, with two large bottles of water!<br /><br />What a great morning to walk. Not too hot and it's not raining....yet!!<br />New Mosque looking building being build on East side of Airport Strip.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008035-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008035-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />On the way back to the apartment, I decide to stop and take pictures of Centro Area and the New Malecon.<br />Statues to the South of The Hospital.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008207.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008207.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008208.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008208.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />As I walked back to the "Sea Wall" I sat and watched to waves, trying to guess when they would break. The wind is picking up today....again and it looks like it could rain at any time.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008212.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008212.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />When inspecting the new lamp posts on the Walkway, I notice how the salt air has already corroded the metal posts. They are only about 6 months old!! Being a Contractor, my mind starts thinking of better materials that could have been used for these posts. (Brick, stone, etc.)<br />View to the South, towards the RocaMar<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008213.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008213.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />View to the North towards the now closed Perla Del Caribe<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008214.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008214.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />The benches along the walk-way are very nice and great places to enjoy the ocean, except for one thing......They should face the water!! Oh well, With my feet dangling over the edge of the wall, I sit and enjoy the sounds of the waves crashing and the smell of the sea air.<br />I would normally be down by the water in search of shells or sea glass, but the waves are crashing to close and high to risk it today. Instead, I will just enjoy the moment.<br />After my quiet solitude, I stroll back to the apartment, make some coffee and finish unpacking, start some cleaning and organizing. Steve the plumber and handyman extroidinaire, is going to come over today and help me with some projects....He doesn't even know what he is in for!!<br />I decide to go and have coffee with Steve and Jeri and call Biggy B. This becomes my morning routine.<br /><a href="http://www.islatrip.com">La Vida Dulce Casitas</a>. Two newly remodeled suites in the Centro area. Suite Number two is towards the back, away from the street.<br />The living room has a big couch, dining room table, TV area.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008013.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008013.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Kitchenette has a toaster, coffee pot, Microwave/Pizza oven, refrigerator, and is complete with dishes.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008014-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008014-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Off of the kitchen is a 1/2 Bath with sink and toilet.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008015.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008015.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />The bedroom has a queen size bed, A/C, dresser and night stands<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008019-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008019-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />The full bathroom has double sinks and toilet and a full closet area<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008017.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008017.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />And a seperate room with shower area.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008016.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008016.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Unit Number one is on the street side. This is the unit I stayed in on my two night extension!! I never heard any noise from the street!!<br />kitchenette has snack bar/eating area complete with bar stools.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008022.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008022.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Living room has Couch, Chair, TV area<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008020.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008020.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008021.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008021.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Bedroom, again complete with Queen Size Pillowtop Mattress, Dresser and Nightstands, A/C. Closet area for the room is in the bedroom.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008023.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008023.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Full Bathroom with Shower, sink, toilet and shelves for keeping all the necessities.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008025-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008025-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008024.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008024.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Outside of the units they have a sitting area for guests with shelves of books, a phone for free calls to the US, Canada, Landlines to England and Ireland. There is an entry door from the street, which is locked every night. The room entry doors are inside of this gate.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008050.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008050.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Steve and Jeri are on-site managers and do all of their own cleaning, etc., so security is not an issue at all!!<br /><br />After coffee and the tour of <a href="http://www.islatrip.com">La Vida Dulce Casitas</a>, it's time to get back to my own apartment and get some work done!!<br /><br />Part 2 Coming!!Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-45824178498683883702008-11-18T05:17:00.000-08:002008-11-18T06:19:54.382-08:00I'm Going Home!!I finally packed on Tuesday, the day before leaving for Isla. Two bags, one weighing 70 pounds!! (Must of been that heavy Super Mega Bottle of Teeth Whitening Listerine for....you know who you are!!LOL) Good thing was, only one small bag came back with me!<br />Our flight down was smooth and I had a nice window seat. I, who cannot sleep on planes, fell asleep for a little while. I had a connection in Memphis, which also went smooth.<br />Upon take off from Memphis we had a very sick passenger with an air sickness bag, that looked like it was a little late, spending most of the flight in the bathroom.<br />When Immigration in Cancun spotted him in line, they pulled him out and took him to a seperate room. I spotted his wife, alone, at baggage claim. Don't know if they took him to the hospital.<br />Green light, thank goodness!! Don't know if I would be able to rezip that 70 pound bag!!<br />Outside, Jeri and Steve were waiting to pick me up!! We stopped and shopped at Costco. Anejo, check. Coca Light, check. Off to the car ferry.<br />The streets of Cancun were still showing signs of flooding from all the rain.<br />Our ride across on the car ferry!! This little guy was waiting patiently for a scrap of food from the vehicle in front of us.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008004.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008004.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Cheers to being back Mi Amiga!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008001.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008001.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I watched Jeri and Steve as we passed by Isla and I wondered what they were thinking after almost one year of packing up and moving to Isla.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008197.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008197.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I just love these two!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008182.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008182.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The sky's still looked like they were going to dump at any minute, but we did get lucky and were able to sit up top the whole time.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008179.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008179.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Here is a picture story of the Isla Coast when you arrive by Car Ferry.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008181.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008181.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008186.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008186.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008187.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008187.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008194.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008194.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008195.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008195.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We dropped my bags and groceries off at the apartment and then over to Jeri and Steve's to unload their parcels and relax with an Anejo and Coca Light!!<br /><br />I went back to the apartment to unpack and get settled. Would be back later. We had a big supper planned for my home coming!!<br /><br />Later, the grill master, Steve, started the grill while Jeri, the next Paula Dean, made awesome garlic potatoes.<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008005.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008005.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Couldn't have asked for a better dinner!! We ate in one of the new La Vida Dulce Casitas!! More on that later!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008026.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008026.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />I met ChuCho downtown later and listened to two of my favorite musicians while having a night cap.<br />ChuCho tickling the keyboard to welcome me home!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008029-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008029-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Javier and ChuCho Jamming together!!<br /><a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/?action=view¤t=IslaOctober2008027.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/trixie64/IslaOct08/IslaOctober2008027.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I think my day has been full!! It is time to head off to dream land. I forgot to mention that I had lost over 20 pounds since my last visit to Isla. Tomorrow morning will be up and on my walk, to keep those pounds off!!Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-70367602002766555102008-11-17T04:56:00.000-08:002008-11-17T06:14:53.350-08:00Answered PrayersFirst, let me express my heartfelt gratitude and thanks, for all of your support, emails, thoughts, prayers and honesty.<br /><br />As I stated before, this is not the first time that depression has affected my life, but the outcome will be different.<br /><br />Jeremy is now on the road to recovery, with medication, therapy and a wonderful support system.<br /><br />In less than a week I have seen big changes in not only him, but in our family. We have grown closer, talk more and do more activites together. Maybe this was a wake up call for all of us. We sometimes let life get in the way, as an excuse for our time restraints and lack of "family" time. No more, I say!!<br /><br />Jeremy now wakes up every morning feeling more refreshed, more alert and happier to start his day. The doctor stated that the medication would work in three steps.<br />Right away it would help him to feel more alert and help him concentrate. After three weeks he would feel a "waking up and the clouds would feel lifted." After six to twelve weeks "life starts to be fun." She did state that it is not a "Happy Pill" and that he would have to be honest with all of us about how he is feeling so that we can regulate the medication, if need be. (Jeremy is a very good actor) I really think, as his mom, that he truly wants to feel better. I don't have to tell him to take his pill twice a day, he does this on his own.<br /><br />Jeremy is a big writer and poet. I have decided to share with all of you some of his writings and poetry. Some of his writings are from times that he has been really down and I think writing is what saved him. At first, I wanted to analyze his writings, now I just want to enjoy them. I know that he will go on in life to be a great writer in some capacity.<br /><br />After this post, I will be working on my Isla Reports. After all, we will be back to Isla in just over a month!!<br /><br />So, here as a premier, is one of Jeremy's Poems. I hope you all enjoy.<br /><br /><strong>Bitter-Sweet<br />By Jeremy Lamonica<br /><br />My days as of late have been bitter-sweet,<br />Tomorrow I'm very afraid to meet.<br />Though my own life becomes better,<br />My Family's happiness grows lesser.<br />What sort of curse has been cast on me,<br />That could create such cruelty?<br />Why must such pain be put on them?<br />Why Can't I suffer instead of them?<br />Please, make me as a lightning rod,<br />Thrust into the storm.<br />Maybe then they won't be struck,<br />And instead I will be torn.<br />I don't care, whatever the cost,<br />I'll pay the price, if my life be lost.<br />Just make things better,,<br />Even if your price is me.<br />I would pay it a thousand times,<br />if only to stop their agony.<br />Please....<br />I beg of thee...<br />I beg of thee</strong>Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924355987883402456.post-11768888252696774642008-11-13T03:39:00.001-08:002008-11-13T04:06:42.321-08:00Dealing with DepressionFirst, to update all my friends and fellow bloggers, Jeremy is on the road to being treated for depression. If you have been following my blog, you are aware that depression runs in his family, on his biological fathers side. His biological father committed suicide when Jeremy was 2 years old. His father lived with untreated depression.<br />These past few days have been some of the toughest of my life. No mom wants to watch their child go through this pain. A pain that cannot be understood by a person who does not suffer from "Clinical Depression."<br />The memories of the day my first husband committed suicide were brought to the surface. The pain I felt for my kids the day their father chose to leave them. The pain of knowing that the battle his father fought is one that Jeremy may be fighting the rest of his life.<br />Knowing the days when Jeremy laughs and jokes and smiles are some of the happiest days.<br />Joshua, Jeremy's older brother and my eldest son, was six when his father take took his life. After Tuesday night, Joshua took on the role of Jeremy's protector. He has always protected Jeremy as a big brother would, but now....it is as if his mission is to make sure Jeremy is better. How proud can I be of him? I do not think words can explain!!<br />Biggy B is doing so well dealing with all of this. He does not understand "Clinical Depression" but, he has always been the boys dad and loves them so much. I know that he will do anything and everything to protect them and I know it is killing him inside to watch this happen.<br />I know this may be pretty in depth for some of you, but I have always been a pretty open person. One way for me to cope is to write. (Jeremy gets that from me)<br />Our support system is tremendous.<br />I want to thank you all for your comments, your support and your emails. I know that we will get through this.Islaholic Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.com17