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- Sat Nov 27, 2010 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Ramblings
- Topic: New Possesion Law
- Replies: 54
- Views: 98148
Much, if not all of the unpleasantness, might have been averted if you simply stated at the beginning of your original post that your use of hippy lettuce was medicinal. The way in which the query was presented was part of the misunderstanding. There might have been a reasonable assumption present i...
- Fri Nov 26, 2010 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Ramblings
- Topic: New Possesion Law
- Replies: 54
- Views: 98148
New Mexican Posession Laws
Livin on easy, perhaps you will find this link helpful. It is one of several that are available if you Google: Current Mexican federal laws on drug possession http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125086054771949269.html Could you please offer an explanation for your interest in this subject? I think what...
- Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:57 pm
- Forum: Hotels, Resorts and other lodging tips
- Topic: Best all inclusive holel downtown
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4967
The Hotel Villa Premiere is, quality wise, the nicest all inclusive resort. They also offer the European Plan (room only). It is located on the beach in 'Centro" as compared to 'Southside' Vallarta. The prices reflect the increased amenities and quality. Sometimes the cost difference between each op...
- Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:15 am
- Forum: General Ramblings
- Topic: Let There Be Light
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2982
Let There Be Light
It is indeed good to be back among friends, Howard. The weather has been unseasonably cold here on southern Vancouver Island. Another storm is bringing additional snow; both a bit of a rarity for this area. The winds have picked up in the past hour. It is tough for both people and creatures not accu...
- Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:44 am
- Forum: General Ramblings
- Topic: Let There Be Light
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2982
Let There Be Light
It is of no small consequence that, at this time of year in the northern hemisphere, from deep within our collective histories, people have gathered to hold festivities to bring light into the darkness. Pagan rites and traditions have been replaced, altered or incorporated by Jewish/Christian religi...
- Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:21 am
- Forum: General Ramblings
- Topic: What are you listening to.....right now...
- Replies: 245
- Views: 1484584
Tonight we will be decorating our tree. I always look forward to placing the many small bird ornaments in among the branches. It's one of my favorite traditions. The music we are listening to right now is Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio , BWV 248, with the Orchester des Bayerishen Rundfun...
- Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:41 am
- Forum: Puerto Vallarta Transportation
- Topic: Air Canada Nonsense
- Replies: 19
- Views: 40000
Air Canada nonsense
Air Canada is innovative in at least one way; they seem to continually come up with ways to show their undisguised seething contempt for the customer. We had the misfortune to fly AC (for the first time in ages) last year when our local travel agency booked our cruise group's flights from Vancouver ...
- Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:48 am
- Forum: General Ramblings
- Topic: Your favorite time in PV?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6882
Your favorite time in PV?
Many of this message board community's members, their companions and families either have recently escaped to Puerto Vallarta or will soon make their much anticipated pilgrimage. The weather over much of the U.S.A. and Canada has been, to put it mildly, quite dreadful. A look outside your window and...
- Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Ramblings
- Topic: Bring Them Home
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4932
Christmas past, Christmas present
One of the funniest lines ever delivered on the old "Rowan and Martin's Laugh In" occurred when Bob Hope stood next to Artie Johnson, who was attired in his German soldier's outfit. Johnson turned towards Hope and gave him a gentle nudge and said; "All those Christmas'.....we waited...but you never ...
- Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:56 am
- Forum: General Ramblings
- Topic: burrows bar is it still there ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3898
Burro's Bar
It is still there in fine form; restored to its pre-Kenna splendor. The sunsets are still there as well. Louis is still there; with a whole new round of bad jokes. My last visit a month ago seems as if it happened long ago. Hmm...must make plans to return...soon!
- Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:35 pm
- Forum: Hotels, Resorts and other lodging tips
- Topic: Tropicana Hotel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10970
Where's Wills
Having just finished finished packing, we are primed and ready. As soon as the suitcases appeared, the kitties' eyes went wide, their ears flattened out and their whiskers crinkled. They knew that it signaled another one of our mysterious absences. We tell them we are going on a "big hunt". This see...
- Sat Oct 20, 2007 4:52 am
- Forum: General Ramblings
- Topic: KIKO BUILDING UP
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3555
National Hurricane Center
The NOAA site is really informative. There are a number of links to different types of projections based on continually updated data. If you are going to be in town, the best thing to do is bookmark the site and simply keep checking. Right now Kiko is a weak tropical storm with winds around 40-45 mi...
- Sat Oct 20, 2007 4:31 am
- Forum: Hotels, Resorts and other lodging tips
- Topic: Tropicana Hotel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10970
Tropicana
Thanks to all for your helpful comments. We have changed our reservations to another hotel. There were just too many red flags surrounding the lack of security for personal property at the Tropicana. There are no in room wall safes. There is an ongoing concern with stolen items and monies. There are...
- Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:11 am
- Forum: General Travel Tips
- Topic: #1 (Top things to do in Puerto Vallarta)
- Replies: 72
- Views: 120057
#48
Mornings at Dee's Coffee Company on Rodolfo Gomez. For those of you who have not yet made its acquaintance, Dee's is an oasis. Each cup of coffee is freshly brewed. The on the premises baking, particularly the cinnamon buns is heavenly. Samba music softly playing...definitely a great way to ease int...
- Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:54 pm
- Forum: Hotels, Resorts and other lodging tips
- Topic: Tropicana Hotel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10970
Tropicana Hotel
We are booked into the Tropicana Hotel for our upcoming holiday. Does anyone know if a plug in hair dryer is part of the in room amenities? Mi esposa would rather not have to pack hers if it isn't necessary. Less weight in the luggage...hmm...room for more clothing? LOL! gracias in advance, Wills
- Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:26 am
- Forum: Your photos & videos of Vallarta & surroundings
- Topic: marina vallarta
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8985
Marina Photos
Chico, the first photo is a little bit dated as it shows the cruise ship berths as they were just as the expansion project was in its initial phase. The second photo is a manipulated projection (ie. using Adobe Photoshop) as to how it might accommodate the ships once the two new berths are fully fun...
- Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:38 am
- Forum: General Ramblings
- Topic: How many on board have tickets in hand and.....
- Replies: 110
- Views: 81902
Won't be long now...
Ten more days before we leave what passes for winter in these parts (much rain) and fly to sunny SoCal where we will board the Diamond Princess for a cruise along the Mexican Pacific Coast. My wife Pat and I will be in dear old Puerto Vallarta on Tuesday February 13. We have been coming down there s...
- Sun Jan 28, 2007 7:06 pm
- Forum: Your photos & videos of Vallarta & surroundings
- Topic: video clips_vallarta
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5475
Chico's Home
Mil gracias Chico for your continuing to share the treasures you find on the web. These were every bit as much fun as the recent collections of photos you posted of Puerto Vallarta "in the old days". In viewing the film clip, I was reminded at once how I love the the beautiful richness intonation an...
- Sat May 27, 2006 10:36 pm
- Forum: General Ramblings
- Topic: Memorial Day Weekend - USA
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15523
Memorial Day
When one of the dreadful hurricanes recently roared up the east coast, members of the honor guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers were given the option to cancel their watch. Not surprisingly, they refused. I wrote the following piece for another time and place. For all of my ability to craft wo...
- Sat Mar 25, 2006 8:28 pm
- Forum: Complaints & warnings for Puerto Vallarta
- Topic: just a comment
- Replies: 51
- Views: 54630
"This is the most beautiful place on earth. There are many such places. Every man, every woman, carries in heart and mind the image of the ideal place, the right place, the one true home, known or unknown, actual or visionary." These are the opening words from "Desert Solitaire a Season in the Wilde...