Belize in April

"John Smith" <John.Smith@example.net> wrote in message
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> Chilly,
> What do you like better than Ramon's?

The Palms, just for starters and it's right next door. If you can do
without a pool, then look at Belizean Reef, which is right next door to the
Palms.

If you are happy with only a hotel room, rather than a kitchenette or suite,
look at the Sunbreeze.

If you don't mind being a bit further south of town, I love a little place
called Mata Rocks.

Xanadu is fabulous.

And the list goes on.

What are your particular wants, needs or desires?

"John Smith" <John.Smith@example.net> wrote in message
news:AAjyj.10986$f8.1524@newsfe23.lga...
> Chilly,
> What do you like better than Ramon's?

The Palms, just for starters and it's right next door. If you can do
without a pool, then look at Belizean Reef, which is right next door to the
Palms.

If you are happy with only a hotel room, rather than a kitchenette or suite,
look at the Sunbreeze.

If you don't mind being a bit further south of town, I love a little place
called Mata Rocks.

Xanadu is fabulous.

And the list goes on.

What are your particular wants, needs or desires?

"John Smith" <John.Smith@example.net> wrote in message
news:AAjyj.10986$f8.1524@newsfe23.lga...
> Chilly,
> What do you like better than Ramon's?

The Palms, just for starters and it's right next door. If you can do
without a pool, then look at Belizean Reef, which is right next door to the
Palms.

If you are happy with only a hotel room, rather than a kitchenette or suite,
look at the Sunbreeze.

If you don't mind being a bit further south of town, I love a little place
called Mata Rocks.

Xanadu is fabulous.

And the list goes on.

What are your particular wants, needs or desires?

"Greg Mossman" <mossman@qnet.com> wrote in message
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On Mar 1, 12:39 am, "chilly" <slar...@shaw.canada> wrote:

> chilly: In truth, the pool is partially shaded and not anywhere near as
> large as it looks in the brochures. Regardless, it is in a pretty setting
> and has a cool layout. As far as not being that large, most of the pools
in
> San Pedro are not much in size.

I swear I somehow made the connection of shade and Ramon's through
you, whether it was here, e-mail, or phone, I dunno. That part never
bothered me. I get enough sun back home.

chilly: Hmm. . you might be right. We have probably discussed the shade
factor.

> chilly: That's OK. I mentioned the wind. But I don't see why I have to
> stay around though it is rather curious to me that every time I go away,
> there are posts asking questions about the very place(s) I'm visiting at
> that point in time. Since you are in the mood to Google . . .I think
you'll
> find that this has happened a couple of times.

Yeah, you'd think that if it's so easy for me to Google, that others
could do it too and stop bugging everyone with more of the same
questions about Belize. Of course now that r.s.l is down to about one
post a week, maybe that's not a good thing either.

chilly: I don't mind that people ask. I'm sure they google too. I just
find it curious that often enough, the questions come while I'm at the
destination instead of at my computer.

> chilly: Of course it has internet access but who do you think I am?
> Reef-fish or Popeye? I don't post when I'm on vacation.

Yeah, who would ever think of doing such a thing. I sure wish I could
have internet access on a liveaboard, though. It would be nice to see
what Reef Fish and/or Popeye are saying about me while I'm on
vacation.

chilly: They aren't saying anything about you. Popeye likely misses one of
his sparring partners.

> Maybe the dive op isn't supposed to be good, now that I've reviewed
> your previous posts trying to find where you commented on the shady
> pool area. Oh well, one out of three isn't horrible, considering I'm
> not getting paid for this.
>
> chilly: Me either. What's your point?

I already made it. Don't expect perfection from those of us working
diligently to field all the Belize questions while you're out
carousing the nights away.

chilly: I don't expect perfection from most, but you are in a different
category than most.

If a whole new slew of divers ends up at
Ramon's expecting to find a shady pool area and instead get lots of
sun, it's you who's to blame. Maybe you can talk 'em into bananas
before they get too burnt.

chilly: They should google to find out whether or not they need bananas.

> chilly: Yes, *you* would definitely be unhappy in the garden suites.

You sometimes forget how flexible I can be when I feel like it. I
recall you losing a particular bet over BIBR. I might be happy there
just to spite you.

chilly: True enough. However, I maintain that you would like the island
better on the whole if you'd stayed at Luna Beach.

> Yeah, stop bugging me. What do I know? Next time I go to Belize, I'm
> staying at Ramon's.
>
> chilly: Frankly my dear, had you stayed at Ramon's on your one and only
> trip to San Pedro, you would have been much happier and had a much better
> time overall. For one thing, you'd have been able to eat lobster every
> night, drink up at at least one funky bar and have gone diving on a decent
> boat with a DM that knew what he/she was looking for. Instead, you had
PB&J
> sandwiches and searched for Jesus in a dingy. No wonder you aren't all
that
> enamoured of the island. You haven't really experienced any of its charms,
> windblown or not. But then, we've had this conversation many many times
> over the years. :^)

Lobster in May? I thought that stuff was illegal.

chilly: Oops. Quite correct, no lobster in May.

And from what I
recall, the wind played at least a slight part in my misadventure.
Doesn't it always?

chilly: It is a windy area. But sometimes it is just a nice breeze. And
frankly, it's not that enjoyable there without any breeze.

> If only everyone would just listen to me, then everyone would love San
Pedro
> the way I do. Wait!! Never mind, no one listen to me. It has already
> become hard enough for me to get the room I want when I want it. And on
top
> of that, I wasn't able to dive with my favorite captain and DM every time
> out because others had chartered them. Grrr . .

I barely even started getting to like Bonaire and it's already getting
too crowded. I think that's a population issue, with PADI at least
partially to blame. There's only so much diveable accessible coral
reef, with global warming and other factors killing off more every
day, meanwhile more and more divers are getting certified. The longer
we fly to more exotic destinations, the more we're warming up the seas
and killing off the coral. It's not going to be getting any better in
our lifetime, that's for sure.

chilly: I guess we should just stay home then. Say, aren't you leaving in
the morning?

I stayed at the Mayan Princess a couple of years ago and was thinking
about going back. No pool, but Amigos del Mar had their dive operation
there. The distances weren't very great, although I never got north of
the "ferry".

chilly wrote:
> "John Smith" <John.Smith@example.net> wrote in message
> news:AAjyj.10986$f8.1524@newsfe23.lga...
>> Chilly,
>> What do you like better than Ramon's?
>
> The Palms, just for starters and it's right next door. If you can do
> without a pool, then look at Belizean Reef, which is right next door to the
> Palms.
>
> If you are happy with only a hotel room, rather than a kitchenette or suite,
> look at the Sunbreeze.
>
> If you don't mind being a bit further south of town, I love a little place
> called Mata Rocks.
>
> Xanadu is fabulous.
>
> And the list goes on.
>
> What are your particular wants, needs or desires?
>
>

I stayed at the Mayan Princess a couple of years ago and was thinking
about going back. No pool, but Amigos del Mar had their dive operation
there. The distances weren't very great, although I never got north of
the "ferry".

chilly wrote:
> "John Smith" <John.Smith@example.net> wrote in message
> news:AAjyj.10986$f8.1524@newsfe23.lga...
>> Chilly,
>> What do you like better than Ramon's?
>
> The Palms, just for starters and it's right next door. If you can do
> without a pool, then look at Belizean Reef, which is right next door to the
> Palms.
>
> If you are happy with only a hotel room, rather than a kitchenette or suite,
> look at the Sunbreeze.
>
> If you don't mind being a bit further south of town, I love a little place
> called Mata Rocks.
>
> Xanadu is fabulous.
>
> And the list goes on.
>
> What are your particular wants, needs or desires?
>
>

I stayed at the Mayan Princess a couple of years ago and was thinking
about going back. No pool, but Amigos del Mar had their dive operation
there. The distances weren't very great, although I never got north of
the "ferry".

chilly wrote:
> "John Smith" <John.Smith@example.net> wrote in message
> news:AAjyj.10986$f8.1524@newsfe23.lga...
>> Chilly,
>> What do you like better than Ramon's?
>
> The Palms, just for starters and it's right next door. If you can do
> without a pool, then look at Belizean Reef, which is right next door to the
> Palms.
>
> If you are happy with only a hotel room, rather than a kitchenette or suite,
> look at the Sunbreeze.
>
> If you don't mind being a bit further south of town, I love a little place
> called Mata Rocks.
>
> Xanadu is fabulous.
>
> And the list goes on.
>
> What are your particular wants, needs or desires?
>
>

I stayed at the Mayan Princess a couple of years ago and was thinking
about going back. No pool, but Amigos del Mar had their dive operation
there. The distances weren't very great, although I never got north of
the "ferry".

chilly wrote:
> "John Smith" <John.Smith@example.net> wrote in message
> news:AAjyj.10986$f8.1524@newsfe23.lga...
>> Chilly,
>> What do you like better than Ramon's?
>
> The Palms, just for starters and it's right next door. If you can do
> without a pool, then look at Belizean Reef, which is right next door to the
> Palms.
>
> If you are happy with only a hotel room, rather than a kitchenette or suite,
> look at the Sunbreeze.
>
> If you don't mind being a bit further south of town, I love a little place
> called Mata Rocks.
>
> Xanadu is fabulous.
>
> And the list goes on.
>
> What are your particular wants, needs or desires?
>
>

I stayed at the Mayan Princess a couple of years ago and was thinking
about going back. No pool, but Amigos del Mar had their dive operation
there. The distances weren't very great, although I never got north of
the "ferry".

chilly wrote:
> "John Smith" <John.Smith@example.net> wrote in message
> news:AAjyj.10986$f8.1524@newsfe23.lga...
>> Chilly,
>> What do you like better than Ramon's?
>
> The Palms, just for starters and it's right next door. If you can do
> without a pool, then look at Belizean Reef, which is right next door to the
> Palms.
>
> If you are happy with only a hotel room, rather than a kitchenette or suite,
> look at the Sunbreeze.
>
> If you don't mind being a bit further south of town, I love a little place
> called Mata Rocks.
>
> Xanadu is fabulous.
>
> And the list goes on.
>
> What are your particular wants, needs or desires?
>
>

"John Smith" <John.Smith@example.net> wrote in message
news:xQKyj.12023$0M3.2938@newsfe17.lga...
> I stayed at the Mayan Princess a couple of years ago and was thinking
> about going back. No pool, but Amigos del Mar had their dive operation
> there. The distances weren't very great, although I never got north of
> the "ferry".

I most often stay at the Mayan Princess. However, I've decided to quit
recommending it because it is getting hard for me to get a room there.

I most often dive with Amigos.

There is no ferry anymore. They put in a bridge. There's lots of
development going on north of the "ferry" now.


>
> chilly wrote:
> > "John Smith" <John.Smith@example.net> wrote in message
> > news:AAjyj.10986$f8.1524@newsfe23.lga...
> >> Chilly,
> >> What do you like better than Ramon's?
> >
> > The Palms, just for starters and it's right next door. If you can do
> > without a pool, then look at Belizean Reef, which is right next door to
the
> > Palms.
> >
> > If you are happy with only a hotel room, rather than a kitchenette or
suite,
> > look at the Sunbreeze.
> >
> > If you don't mind being a bit further south of town, I love a little
place
> > called Mata Rocks.
> >
> > Xanadu is fabulous.
> >
> > And the list goes on.
> >
> > What are your particular wants, needs or desires?
> >
> >