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Re: LIVING IN BELIZE – “Feet Love & Fan Installation”– 5/16/12

Sharon Hiebing — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:18:39 -0000

Yes, right around the corner from the Kumquat is the San Ignacio Resort Hotel - for $10 bze they let our guests swim - many of them take them up on it, as you can imagine!

Re: LIVING IN BELIZE – “Feet Love & Fan Installation”– 5/16/12

Emily Smith — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:04:11 -0000

Have to jump in the pool! We are so fortunate to have one where we live. And inside, ceiling fans in every room help a LOT.

Re: LIVING IN BELIZE – “Feet Love & Fan Installation”– 5/16/12

Dr Al — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:51:10 -0000

...and God saw that Adam and Eve, in paradise, were neither being fruitful nor multiplying. And he asked what is happening children?
They replied: "Lord the humidex is 104 on the F scale. We are exhausted and covered in fungus. The fans just don't cut it.
Whereupon the Lord, in his his infinite mercy, sent down one

High-efficiency 16 to 23 SEER central air conditioner and thus the human race was bornGenesis 23 :13

Re: LIVING IN BELIZE – “My First Gibnut Meal in Belize”– 5/15/12

Sharon Hiebing — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:48:07 -0000

Ha-ha, Sandy - no joke :)

Re: LIVING IN BELIZE – “My First Gibnut Meal in Belize”– 5/15/12

Sandy A — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:12:50 -0000

they're gonna make a country girl out of you yet! ;)

Re: LIVING IN BELIZE – “Brunch at Pops, Beating the Heat & Calling Internationally”– 5/14/12

Sharon Hiebing — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:40:24 -0000

That's really low, Wendy. If you think about it, update me when you get the bill. I need to try to remember to call off peak too!

Re: LIVING IN BELIZE – “Brunch at Pops, Beating the Heat & Calling Internationally”– 5/14/12

Wendy — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:06:04 -0000

I didn't do much either for Mother's Day, but I did call my mom, daughter, and step-daughter back in Canada. Rates to call Canada during off-peak hours for over 5 minute calls is ridiculously low - $0.003 per minute. I just need to wait for the bill to come in to be sure that is the rate. I hope so....

Re: LIVING IN BELIZE – “My First Gibnut Meal in Belize”– 5/15/12

Sharon Hiebing — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:13:25 -0000

Hey Nancy. Coming from the 5 way intersection of Burns Avenue, head up the hill, and when you get to Martha's Guest House on Far West Street, turn right. Erva's is on the right. It has wonderful food - one of our favorites!!

Re: LIVING IN BELIZE – “My First Gibnut Meal in Belize”– 5/15/12

Sharon Hiebing — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:06:18 -0000

Totally outside of my comfort zone - not sure I'll ever do it again, but at least I can say I tried :)

Re: LIVING IN BELIZE – “My First Gibnut Meal in Belize”– 5/15/12

Nancy & Bob — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:04:26 -0000

Hi Sharon, Where is Erva's Restaurant? Don't recall seeing it. Would like to try it:)

Re: LIVING IN BELIZE – “My First Gibnut Meal in Belize”– 5/15/12

Emily Smith — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:57:55 -0000

You are more of a woman than me -- I have no desire to try either gibnut or cowfoot soup! I am usually quite brave in my food choices, but I don't eat much meat, so I don't mind passing up those delicacies. I have tasted quite a few new and interesting fruits and veggies since arriving here, though. Good for you for trying something outside your comfort zone!

Re: LIVING IN BELIZE – “Off-Season in Belize & The Executive Bar Reopens”– 5/12/12

Sharon Hiebing — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:37:03 -0000

You'd think if a restaurant was doing everything right it would survive, but it always seems to come back to supply & demand, doesn't it. Fur store in Arizona, ha-ha!

Re: 25 UPSIDES OF LIVING IN BELIZE

Sharon Hiebing — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:00:49 -0000

Well thank you very much, Emily! I think it's important on a blog to have a balance, so I try to mix the good, bad and the ugly into my daily blogs. If I was Rhonda Rah-rah or Debbie Downer all the time, I'm pretty sure people would lose interest.

Re: 25 UPSIDES OF LIVING IN BELIZE

Sharon Hiebing — Sun, 13 May 2012 10:57:59 -0000

It means they don't even recognize that term. They date and marry for love here, and race doesn't even enter into the equation. Interracial couples that visit here from the States love the fact that they fit right in!

Re: LIVING IN BELIZE – “Off-Season in Belize & The Executive Bar Reopens”– 5/12/12

desertmanfred — Sun, 13 May 2012 09:50:20 -0000

Wow! That coconut shrimp looks mighty good. Like you, I like to see small businesses do well...even year round.

I live in a small community that has only three family restaurants and a couple of fast food places (Sonic and Subway).

There were two other family restaurants that closed down in the last 6 months after being in business for only a few months. Their locations were optimum - on a main state highway. They had attractive buildings and signage, and their food quality and variety were very good. I think the main reason they closed was that the area's low population couldn't support them. Sad.

It is similar with a start-up very small grocery store. It didn't last but a couple of months. It didn't carry enough variety of products and there's a Wal-Mart Supercenter just 15 miles away. (which is where I shop).

Sometimes people don't check out all of the demographics or go with only their instincts before opening a new business. Imagine trying to survive with a high quality fur store in the Arizona desert...or a Christian book store in a Muslim community.

Re: 25 UPSIDES OF LIVING IN BELIZE

guest — Sat, 12 May 2012 18:05:08 -0000

What exactly do you mean that "interracial" is not a word there? Do you mean that interracial relationships are not approved of or that they are considered no big deal?

Re: 25 UPSIDES OF LIVING IN BELIZE

Emily Smith — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:48:26 -0000

The friendly people and their beautiful smiles, the beautiful birds and other interesting wildlife, the stunning natural terrain, and the ease of meeting people are all things I love about Belize. But Sharon, I just wanted to point out that I don't think you are too negative at all (in posts other than this one). It is very obvious that you love this country very much, and you do a great job at pointing out ALL sides of it. No place is perfect, and unfortunately, so many sites only document the "good", giving people an unrealistic view of Belize and foreign countries. Your by-line reads "Relocate without rose-colored glasses", and I think that is so important. Keep on doing what you're doing and don't tiptoe around the "negatives". Grownups can take it. :)

Re: 25 UPSIDES OF LIVING IN BELIZE

Sharon Hiebing — Sat, 12 May 2012 11:45:18 -0000

Yes, I just passed the Welcome Center yesterday and it is coming along very nicely. I'm not sure about August, but it will be very close to that. Burns Ave is basically done-so nice to have a road to walk on again.

Re: 25 UPSIDES OF LIVING IN BELIZE

Sharon Hiebing — Sat, 12 May 2012 11:31:50 -0000

Ha-ha Sandy!

Re: 25 UPSIDES OF LIVING IN BELIZE

Sharon Hiebing — Sat, 12 May 2012 11:26:32 -0000

All excellent points, Ted! My bones enjoy it here too:)

Re: 25 UPSIDES OF LIVING IN BELIZE

desertmanfred — Sat, 12 May 2012 11:19:17 -0000

Wow! Between this and your last blog, anyone up here in the States that reads this will pass the word to so many people that Belize's population will double immediately...then double again by this winter's upcoming season.

The country better start paving the roads and putting in a massive sewer system. At some point the 'new' Belize will be like every where else. I say keep quiet about the fact that Belize is paradise. I better get down there before it's too late.

By the way there is a nice set of photos on Facebook showing the progress of Burns Avenue upgrade and the Cayo Welcome Center.

https://www.facebook.com/media...

Burns Avenue is supposed to be done this month and (remember) the Cayo Welcome Center by August.

Re: 25 UPSIDES OF LIVING IN BELIZE

Ted Lehmann — Sat, 12 May 2012 09:51:42 -0000

The residents are genuine friendly and helpful.
No more snow.
My bones and skin will be much happier due to the weather.
No more high property taxes.
Fishing is readily available, fresh water and ocean.
No more fast pace to life..

Re: 25 UPSIDES OF LIVING IN BELIZE

Sandy A — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:11:41 -0000

You can ride a bicycle to do errands on and people don't think you have to ride one because you got your license taken away for a DUI

Re: 25 UPSIDES OF LIVING IN BELIZE

Sharon Hiebing — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:20:18 -0000

LOL! My pleasure, Donna!

Re: 25 UPSIDES OF LIVING IN BELIZE

Delliott79 — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:18:23 -0000

Having someone like you Sharon living there to help!!! Thanks:-)