I’ve already posted this on Facebook and I’m sure many of you have already seen it, but just in case you haven’t, check this out. I have practically CHOKED with laughter every time I’ve watched it.
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Ok, I can see that this year, with the economy in the shitter, I’m going to have to incentivize y’all’s sponsorship of our Bomberos Three Legged Race team for the fundraising bar crawl on March 20.
Sara and I, two of the finest and most obnoxious chicks in Playa, will take the highest individual donor out for a dinner date at El Fogon restaurant the next time they are in Playa.
Check these bitches out. You can’t find a better deal than this on no mofo craigslist.
If you’d like to sponsor our team and raise money for Firemen who desperately need you, please donate by going to www.PayPal.com and clicking on the link that says “send money.” Then just follow the prompts to donate directly to us by using the following email address:
info@caribesunrise.com
Please be sure to write in your comments/subject line “Three Legged Race.” We will keep you updated with donation totals.
For further information or to register your team please call: 984-135-1233 or e-mail:
We are also taking business/corporate sponsors!! Contact us at info@caribesunrise.com or editor@playamayanews.com if you’d like to be mentioned on Playa Maya News, Playa.info, and Heather in Paradise!!
Posted in Charity, Life in Mexico, Playa del Carmen, friends | Tagged Bomberos, Charity, Life in Mexico, playa del carme, Three Legged Race | 1 Comment »
Don’t just take my word for it. Cancun Canuck has pointed me in the direction of many other fellow Mexico bloggers who have weighed in on this topic (I’ve been behind in my blog reading, stupid work!):
Luna Blue’s Playa Zone–Is it safe?
The Roses-Standring Family–Is Tulum safe to visit?
Countdown to Mexico–Everyone is on the Defensive
Rivergirl–Is Cancun Safe for Tourists?
Rivergirl–Cancun, Mexico is Safe for Tourists
Travelojos–multiple articles on safety in Mexico
Same life, New location–She walks in beauty like the night
The Mex Files–Each man’s death diminishes me (not really)
Dangers Cancun Casa–Travel Still Safe to Major Tourist Hubs in Mexico
Isla Gringo–We’re All Going to Die!
The cynics among you might think that because some of our businesses rely upon tourism that this is why we feel the need to address this issue, but you’d be wrong. Many of us are retirees or workers whose businesses have nothing to do with the tourist trade, and in general we are just a group of like-minded people who have chosen to live a life different from that in which we were raised. Life in Mexico may not be everyone’s choice, but it is obviously ours, and I for one don’t take kindly to people talking shit about my adopted country.
Posted in Life in Mexico, Playa del Carmen, Things I love, blogging | Tagged Life in Mexico, Playa del Carmen | 11 Comments »
What, it’s that time of the year ALREADY?! Many of you may recall that I am a willing participant each year in the Three Legged Bar Crawl that benefits Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya’s Bomberos (Firefighters)…and each year, generous sponsors, including the fine forum members and readers of Playa.info and Playa Maya News have helped my teammate, Playa Maya News Sara, and I to raise money for much-needed equipment and training. Firemen here get paid a fairly paltry salary by the government, and must raise money to get any equipment/training beyond the bare minimum.
In his years acting as Comandante of the Bomberos, my friend Brian Borjesson has taken a small and ill-equipped fireteam and created a knowledgeable and well-trained department. In addition, he has favorably impacted the training and supplies/equipment of fire departments throughout Quintana Roo. He has done this through the help of some US firefighters from Colorado and California, who come down each year with donations and their top-shelf expertise to train the Bomberos of Quintana Roo at a Fireman’s Academy. This weeklong training exercise is often the only training our firemen will get all year, so its importance cannot be overstated.
In past years, our area was gifted with Jaws of Life for several departments. With the horrific accidents that occur on the highway here, this equipment has already proved invaluable. The annual Bomberos’ Academies focus on training our firemen how to use their newly donated/purchased equipment, and their demonstrations of these techniques at the Fireman’s Competitions are inspiring to watch.
The time for the infamous Three Legged Bar Crawl/Bomberos Fundraiser is again upon us. Here are the details of this year’s event:
When: Friday, March 20.
Time: 7 pm
Starting/ending bar: La Ranita bar on Calle 10 between 5th and 10th (part of the Hotel La Rana Cansada)
Participating bars include:
Bar Ranita
Babe’s Noodles and Bar
Manne’s Biergarten
Dirty Martini
Bad Boys on the beach
Tequila Barrel
Zenzi
Tequila Barrel
Registered teams must raise at least 600 pesos in donations. Part of this 600 pesos will go to purchase the drinks for the teams, with the balance going to help raise funds for the upcoming Bombero’s Academy. Obviously, the more money raised, the better!
As last year, there is no set pattern/order that you must run in, but you must simply visit each bar on your list at some point, consume a shot of tequila or a beer, then get your race card signed/initialed by the staff member in charge at each bar.
Sara’s and my goal this year is to raise more than last year’s team total of an amazing 3,800 usd…what do you think, can we do it?
We wore silly getups, does anyone remember them?
Last year, my “gimp in a wheelchair” status caused some disgruntled sourpusses to pooh-pooh our participation, so I want to make it clear that I will be actually RUNNING with Sara this year, barring any unforeseen accidents between now and then, of course. I’ll have my RIGHT leg tied, however, since my left ankle healed improperly and I still limp. Even with a LIMP I’m still bad ass, y’all. Fear me.
As is par for the course, we will be wearing some sort of interesting costume. If you can come out to see what we’re planning this year, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!
If any of you are interested in helping Sara and me to collect money for this event, please donate by going to www.PayPal.com and clicking on the link that says “send money.” Then just follow the prompts to donate directly to us by using the following email address:
info@caribesunrise.com
Please be sure to write in your comments/subject line “Three Legged Race.” We will keep you updated with donation totals.
For further information or to register your team please call: 984-135-1233 or e-mail:
We are also taking business/corporate sponsors!! Contact us at info@caribesunrise.com or editor@playamayanews.com if you’d like to be mentioned on Playa Maya News, Playa.info, and Heather in Paradise!!
P.S. I do NOT promise not to make any jokes that others will find “offensive” in my blog recap of this hilarious event. So suck it.
Posted in Charity, Life in Mexico, Playa del Carmen, friends | 7 Comments »
Ok, people, enough’s enough. Too many people are finding my blog by researching “crime in Playa del Carmen” and the US media has been going on a frenzy trying to sensationalize crime in Mexico in an effort to deter Americans from traveling here.
Here is the most recent travel advisory from the US State department. Read it for yourself and then come back.
Ok, they’re warning you that there has been drug cartel violence as well as some robberies, etc. in some of the border cities like Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez. They recommend restricting travel to Durango.
Have any of you seen a map of Mexico? Here you go:
Quintana Roo, which is Playa del Carmen’s state, is the grey/purplish state that is on the far right, curled up little Yucatan peninsula. In other words, it’s really, really far away from the border.
This is not to say there is not crime in Playa del Carmen or Cancun. Of COURSE there is crime, as there is in any city in the entire world. But I live here and have for 5 years. If there were street shootouts or random hijackings/kidnappings going on, do you think I would still live here?
Here’s my advice:
1. Don’t get involved in illegal drugs, particularly drug-trafficking.
2. Don’t leave your bike locked up with a crappy chain lock, it WILL get stolen.
3. Don’t get drunk and walk home alone in the dark, with your wallet half falling out of your purse.
4. Don’t get drunk and walk home alone in the dark ANYWHERE in the world.
5. Credit cards still aren’t that widely accepted here, so you’re better off using cash. Pesos are better than dollars for use in Mexico, no matter what your American friends say.
6. Use the same common sense here that you would use in any city. People do things on vacation that they wouldn’t normally do and relax to the point of making themselves a target. I’ve seen scammers in Las Vegas taking people with elaborate schemes on city buses. Don’t be that guy.
7. Ask yourself just why it is that the media has such a hard-on for trying to steer people away from travel to Mexico. Could it be that there are certain interests in keeping US tourist dollars in the US during economic crunch time? Wouldn’t be exaggerating anything in an effort to scare you, now, would they? Hmmm.
Please read this list of Common Dangers in the area.
Do these people look like they are in danger?
How about these guys?
Think for yourself, don’t be an idiot, ask locals. Playa del Carmen is as safe as any other tourist destination. The end.
Posted in Life in Mexico, Playa del Carmen | Tagged Crime in Playa del Carmen, Mexican tourism, Playa del Carmen | 28 Comments »
I never thought I’d be making THIS particular announcement, but I have recently gotten engaged. M. and I have been together for 8.5 years and while it has not always been easy or perfect, he has shown himself to be the most loyal, caring, and patient person I’ve ever met. Over the last year, I have struggled mightily with serious depression and as a result, he has seen me at my absolute worst and lowest points and has never once faltered. I would be foolish to let this one get away from me.
And so I said “yes.” We will be marrying in Playa del Carmen in May of 2010.
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I know, I know. You wouldn’t believe me if I told you how buried I’ve been at work. Long story short: really buried.
I did take the time to make you some extra special Valentine hearts, just from me to you. Because I LOVES you.
Have a great day, everyone! See you soon, I hope.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Valentine's, Valentine's Day, Valentine's hearts | 15 Comments »
I’m back from my week-long trip to Washington DC, arriving late last night and happy to be home. I’m buried in backlogged emails, but will be telling you all about what I did and saw soon. I am also really sick with a cold/cough/cold sores/fever, etc. Does anyone else always get sick after they fly?
Here is where I went: Holocaust Museum, American History Museum, National Mall, Target, Goodwill, Ross Dress for Less, and more. I managed to make it out of the US without overweight baggage fees, can I get a huzzah for that one?
Oh, I also attended this little fiesta Washington was throwing to swear in the 44th President of the United States, called an Inauguration, during which a man named Barack Obama was sworn in as the new leader of the free world. Perhaps you’ve heard of him?
Here’s a tease, free of charge.
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Enough with the nasty remarks and pleading emails for me to update my stinking blog, already.
I have feelings of guilt that cannot be assuaged and have taken to wearing a hairshirt and self-flagellating twice daily, but alas, it could not be helped. It’s high season on the Riviera Maya and my business has been picking up, so I’ve been forced to deal with that boring stuff.
I’m off to Isla Mujeres for 2 nights to visit with my friends Martina and Adam, as well as Isla Gringo and the boys. After that, I fly to DC to meet with President-Elect Obama and his staff to see how I can best serve their campaign of hope.
I will be documenting my week in DC to the best of my abilities and will share with you what I discover (besides, of course, the State secrets I will have to keep to myself). The Holocaust museum, Smithsonian, and various monuments and memorials will witness my bawling face pronto.
See you soon.
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Look, I know how boring it is to hear about other people’s dreams unless they tell you that you were in it, but I need help with this doozy I had this morning (I always dream right before I wake up, which is handy for remembering them. Did you know I’ve been Tina Turner TWICE in dreams?).
I was in a van being driven by Saffron Monsoon from Absolutely Fabulous
Her mother, Edina, was in the passenger seat, and I was in the back.
The road along the beach in Playacar was really screwed up, with giant gaping holes that would throw us off a cliff, so we had to take some weird side street that appeared.
The road dead-ended at a wild, windswept beach, where we got out of the car. I was totally flabbergasted to see 2 penguins rolling around and playing on the beach.
I started playing with one of them, saying, “What the hell are you doing here, little guy?” and hugging him.
All of a sudden, he turned into Dustin Hoffman in a penguin suit and explained that as a method actor, he was simply researching a role.
People, wtf? Does this dream? Mean? Please post your theories as comments. I swear I do not take and have never taken acid or any other psychedelic drugs.
Posted in Random | Tagged absolutely fabulous, dream interpretation, dreams, dustin hoffman, edina, omg I'm insane, penguins, saffron monsoon | 13 Comments »
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