Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Lime challenge is over!

20 people started the Lime challenge in April and 10 were at the finishing weigh with a total loss of 115.5lbs between them. We raised nearly $250bz for Saga and had a few laughs along the way. One of our lovely men mentioning no names-Dan Blair took great delight in putting on weight every single week for the first six weeks then kicked in and lost 3.5 from his original weight! His wife had to endure his constant baking of cakes, cookies and fudge but managed to lose 11lbs by the end of it.

These two as in Robbie and JD were neck and neck for most of the competition and it was so close with one winning one week and the other the following. Each of them popped into Lime throughout the week and jumped on the scales to monitor their progress, as you can see Robbie was very keen on our big calculator and percentages!

JD was very proud of himself as he has constantly lost weight every single week and is looking the slimest we have ever seen him. Thank goodness he's sitting today and not standing with his trousers around his legs!

So the biggest loser but for sure the biggest winner is- JD, with a staggering 36bls lost which was 14.66%! Robbie was a very close second with 37.5lbs lost which was 12.5% of his original weight.

Still friends and both superstars in our book!

So with the challenge over it was time for some frozen custard from Dande's which was fab as always.
Not cake but it will do

Scottie new to the island, our gang and frozen custard, welcome to San Pedro Scottie boy.

Monday, July 6, 2009

4th July Saga Humane society fundraiser

The place to be on the 4th July in San Pedro this year was Pedro's sports bar as there was a family fun day fundraiser for the Humane Society.

It was hot but thanks to Belikin and the tent their was plenty of shade to stay out of the sun.

As always our dogs are well looked after and no worries I am sure that there is water in there and not beer!
Look at these cuties, many people wanted to take them home so hopefully they won't be at Fort Dog for very long.
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Cindy the beer fairy keeping everyone refreshed as always.

There was live music from The Small World Band which were as lively as always even in the heat.
The silent auction of which there were many prizes thanks to the generous businesses in San Pedro created a lot of interest.

What to bid for amongst so many was the problem for many.


A good chance to catch up with people we just pass in a golf cart on many days.

Is he cute or what? Of course I meant the baby as the big one is Alex!

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People came and went all afternoon

Time for the young ones hot dog eating contest thanks to Belize Bank.


Bless them they did so well and had a laugh doing so.

Not sure what this shot is about as I could not make it till late and Marie had my camera (huge thank you Marie for that) but he is a very photogenic young man.


Saga board members selling the much loved Saga T-shirts


Time for the adult hot dog eating contest.

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Friday, July 3, 2009

Tours in the mainland of Belize

So here we are in the mainland of Belize and kinda on a working trip as there are some new tours that I have never done and we are going to be booking from Lime. One has to do these things to know what they are waffling on about so here is the start of a couple of great days spent sussing it all out.
My good buddy Karen from the Jungle Dome has to do them also as she books all the tours for her guests so it was a chance to do something together and it is our birthdays!

My great buddy Racquel from Chicago came for this week especially and that was a reason to get away from the island so that we could have some time together too and I knew she would love all this outdoor stuff.
Ummm check out these clean and fresh ladies, note my white t-shirt courtesy of my friend Michelle that is bright white right now!

Looking very comfortable on that machine and knowing what trouble she plans to cause as it had just rained a couple of days ago so this place is very muddy!

I have never been on one of these in my life however for those of you that know me know I love speed. Also what I am like in a car or more importantly a golf buggie so the thought of tearing around in this was very appealing, once I got the hang of the beast I was sitting on!

At the starting point once we had all had a go around with our guide, where is a man with a gun to set us all off, oh I forget it isn't a race!

Karen is rearing to go look at that wee devil, sorry about the finger in most of these pictures our guide took them.

This was me going through the first major mud ridden puddle but you will see shortly that this pose was given up just to blast through it all.


Check out those smiles, we are like kids in a sandpit!

Like I said it had been raining a lot the previous few days so this track was very slushy.

This little monkey knew what she was doing and kept trying to blast me with water which you can do to the people in front of you and behind so I tried to steer clear of her.

Another tinker who was just as bad! She may look all sweet and innocent but believe me Karen is just as mischievious as the rest of them! I am no better either as you will see from the color of us at the end!
Yep I got her once or twice and didn't even realise at first what i was doing, this is soooo much fun!


The guide was a gem running all over the place taking photos and helping us all when we got stuck once or twice which I admit I did more than the others.

Karen had learnt to hang back from racquel as she had sussed oput the blast the person behind you technique!
It was clear bright day with shade from the trees, no-one else in our way so we had the run of the place.
Mrs Cruz was really into it now

Time for one last spin around the learning track at the start and time to really show off with us all overtaking each other!




Hating every minute of this adventure can you tell?

They both cut me of at the end which I thought very harsh of them

Still friends, still smiling but not still clean!

Check out those filthy feet, legs and clothes!

This man is so much fun and full of energy, made the whole tour a blast and cute too!

I guess this has been used once or twice in the past and very handy, an outdoor shower in the jungle.
Racquel made sure my original whiter than white shirt was no longer, sorry Michelle!

I think I am going to do jungle training with the army now as am all covered in mud from head to foot! This is not the case all the time and I did have a little help from my friends!


They have a bar which does all the local beveridges and snacks and there are bathrooms on site also. A great tour which can be combined with something else too if time permits like the cave tubing and zip lining. Well worth it while on the mainland and the chance to mussy up a friend or two in rainy season so we all gave it 8-9 out of 10!

Monday, June 29, 2009

Birthdays in the jungle

I said there would be plenty of photos from our trip to Belmopan and here we go with our birthday ones while we are on that theme. Karen's birthday is the day before mine so we had reason to celebrate hers too.

She has fantastic staff at the dome who are like family to her and they took great pleasure in making her a lovely cake with a few candles on it.

David is her number two and a very handy man to have around especially when there are some additional animals other than the dogs around!


Two buddies driven together by the jungle and their similar plights!

A corner piece for me! It was good cake made all the better knowing it was made with love!

The next morning it was my turn and I was greeted by Karen with tea and cake which was a great start to the day.
A shout out goes to Karen's mum in Canada who follows my blog now that Karen has gone over to face book so please know that your daughter is great and it was lovely to spend our birthdays together, love to you and Raine.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Another birthday in paradise!

So I had stayed away from Lime for a few days as I had been to Belmopan, pictures of that adventure to follow, anyhow was told to be at Lime for 6pm on June 26th so here I am!

Not sure who or what that face was about but obviously something tickled me.

Hugs and kisses all round for my good buddies

The beautiful Natasha inside and out bless her, the girls had all been very busy sprucing this place up somewhat!


Check out that fabbo banner courtesy of Gecko Graphics once again, even got a cute picture of me on it! He he

Ok so what was all the fuss about? You really had to be there as these pictures do it no justice at all.
We really can't believe what we are seeing and hearing as it was all staged with music to boot.

Yes it is the one and only JD in a kinda drag set up, he came out to Queen music and was on stage for sure.

So he was first up for the night with his original cocktail, let's see what he comes up with!

It had bubbly in it which is a good start

More seemed to go on the counter top that anywhere else but what the heck.

Some juice was sloshed in there too

And the secret ingredient which one could have guessed in a heartbeat was of course Yeagar!

My very good friend and fantastic creator of such things as above Marie of Gecko Graphics.

Of course it wouldn't be a birthday without cake and as I kept going next door they thought it best to get it out sooner than later. What a great job the girls at Lime had done on it and it tasted good too!
Go on girl we all know you have a lot more puff in you than that!

Happy birthday to meeeeeeeeeeee

Cassidy really had a job on her hands tonight with JD behind the bar but she kept her cool and her smile in place.
We all got to try JD's entry and needless to say it got 10/10 for effort but not for flavor, next!

It wouldn't be a night out without JD proving how much weight he has lost and how much slimmer his tummy is now. Without that belt his trousers would be around his ankles!

Wow we can serve beer as well as drink it, how proud of himself is he right now?

Luckily he had Tracey to hand to help out as well, for someone who never wanted to do bar she did a stella job tonight-cheers buddy!


Time for some normal glamour in these pictures, Racquel and Collette and myself all with hair and make-up for a change.

Yes we got some sun in the jungle

I think I was doing another shot, one of many through out the night.


Ok there goes that party trick of JD's, he breathes in and loses his shorts now that he is nearly 30lbs lighter!
Not sure what that face is all about but was just given some more cake, well a fruit tart from the new restaurant Pinochio's, ummm and lovely it was too.

Next up was Phil who named his cocktail How the bloody hell do you follow that! Well his tasted much better than the first one and the bar was much cleaner too.

We wind each other up constantly but secretly really like Mr Phil, but no need to tell him!

He will kill me for this shot but what the hell it's my blog and I spend hours doing it so tough!

Craig is up next and is all like bring it on matey!

The two bloggers taking photos of each other, bet she gets her pictures up before I do as I will have the mother of hangovers tomorrow unlike Tacogirl!

Collette and Balloons and a party, need I say more!

Looking good so far, nice colour nice glasses now what about the taste?

Two very special people in my life Jimjam and Jamilla, squeeze me tight guys makes me look slimmer, good trick of the camera eh!


This was a naughty little present from Helda from her new place of work, yes a sex shop by all accounts! It was a rather rude camera which we all had fun with.



Tracey had just been shown it before this picture was taken.

Craig got the girls going behind the bar tonight for sure, maybe he should be around every Friday.
Looking like a winner so far, well I am easy as it had my peach vodka in it so was very happy.


Is that dog winking at me?


Next up was Robbie what was very organised with his cooler box of tricks!

Neil thought he was in with a new bird and then saw that it was JD, he he!

Just a few of my friends and regulars in the bar tonight you think? Minus Mark and Michelle whom we miss very much so hey guys sorry you are not here esp to take photos!

Robbie is in the house!

Ummm what a mix, chocolate and vodka, I am in heaven!

Don't even go there! How she got away with that with her wee G-string non of us know!

Not to be left out Helda added to her ample bossoms and gave Collette a run for her money.

Enough already you two, see Beth cracking up also.

Robbie's stint was over now onto Grant and whatever concoction he has come up with.

Cheers Tracey, so good to have you back safe and sound and even more for covering for me tomorrow! Luv her.
It's green and mean and I loved it


Well it is my birthday!


There goes that crazy man again that took a whole post of that pose, he should stop drinking the green stuff!

Ut oh here are the real party animals of San Pedro.


Time for a quick boogie



Some of my dream team, bless them they are just the best of a crazy bunch.


Wondered where he had gotten to, someone remove that Lighthouse before it's too late.

Better late than never, my great girlfriend Ruth and her hubby Graham whom I just caught up with as it was getting late and I had had my fair share of cocktails!

Love this man to pieces, no worries mum and dad you know that I am in safe hands with Jimjam around!
There were balloons everywhere, Lime was the place to be tonight for sure!

So the winner of the cocktail for tonight is?

How can we pick one from the other?

You were all great and are all the best in my book so there was no individual winner they were all great! God knows how we will top this night next year but we have some time to work on that. Cheers to everyone that made it a super evening and a cracking hangover the next day.

As always at times like this it is sad to be away from immediate family however when you look at the people we hang around with this is a close second, here's to my family in Belize lol.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Pictures say it all!


To say it was a great night is an understatement, what were we pointing at you may ask? All will be revealed later on as soon as I wade through the couple of hundred pictures! I am blessed to be surrounded by such great people cheers gang.

Lack of blogging!

Due to a fun filled week of birthdays going to the mainland and having my good friend Racquel here to stay there has been a serious lack of blogging of which I am very sorry.
Needless to say there will be lots to post next week when things quiet down a bit and about 600 photos to work my way through.
However please know friends and family that all is ok with me the dogs and all the great people around me in San Pedro cheers for now.