Sponsorship Needed for the San Pedro Animal Foundation

The San pedro Animal Foundation is a charitable corporation which provides funding for patients of the San Pedro Animal Hospital when they have insufficent funds to pay for themselves. It is done on a case by case basis, and Dr. Laurie charges much less to the foundation than is her normal practice. However the cupboard is bare with the saving of a couple of dogs who both got run over and without Laurie’s skill as a surgeon would have had to be euthanised.

Peter Lawrence has been asked to quit drinking alcohol for a month and will accept sponsorship. The due date is june 5 to midnight july 4. If he breaks down as many suspect that he might as it is highly unlikely that he has ever gone without a drink for more than 36 hours since leaving school. He will pay all the pledges-so for all those of you who do not care for him you can basically bet that there is no way in hell that he can give up alcohol for a month, and that will cost him a fortune which will go to a good cause.

To support this cause make your pledges to laurie@sanpedroanimalhospital.com or call 226-3825

Cost of Fruit in Mexico Compared to Belize

An apple bought in a fruit shop in Playa del Carmen cost the equivalent of 38 belizean cents. The same apple from the same USA supplier costs 2.5-3bzd in San Pedro. This without a doubt is totally crackers as this is price gouging at its worst. There is no way that the GOB is taking the apples and other fruit at 400% or more it is obviously the importers and generally suppliers that are ripping off the people of Belize, and this should not be acceptable to anyone.

Cost of Poker Going Down on Ambergris Caye

When selecting a poker game to play, it is important to take the rake into consideration as it can be the deciding factor on whether you will win or lose at the end of the night.  With that in mind, Pedro’s Poker Club has taken its lowest rake in Belize and made it even lower.

Pedro’s now essentially follows a fairly standard Vegas rake system of 10% up to a $5 max ($4 max on a table of 6 or fewer players) in their 1/2us games. This new move means that the house takes $20us less per pot (when maxed) than almost any other cardroom in Belize. Oh, and did we mention that they also now have a no flop, no drop policy?

This new lower rake means that Pedro’s Poker Club gives you the best chance to win of any game in the region.  In addition Pedro’s offers several player friendly perks like complimentary food and drink, room specials, bad beat jackpots and other promotions.

For more information visit their web page at http://pedrospokerclub.com or follow them on facebook at http://facebook.com/pedrospoker.

Trivia on Thursday night at Roadkill Bar

Trivia this Thursday night will be at Roadkill Bar, starting at 7:30 pm. Be sure to come out, it’s always great fun and you can win lots of dosh.

Dirty Horrible Taxis on Ambergris Caye

The state of some of the Taxis on Ambergris Caye is deplorable, and it is a shame that many tourists’ first experience on our beautiful island is sitting in the back of a smelly, dirty Taxi. The fact that the number of illegal immigrants from other Central American countries are currently driving taxis here is on the rise certainly needs to be addresses. It seems like many taxi owners only care to receive their 50 per shift from whoever wants to drive, and many of these drivers don’t even speak English or know where anything is in San Pedro. The Unions really need to fix this problem.

Saga Vet Returns on Ambergris Caye

Last evening AD was informed that the Board of Directors of Saga has made up with it’s Vet, and the Vet will continue to work regular hours here in San Pedro. This is great news for Pet Lovers on Ambergris Caye. It is unclear right now when the regular hours of Vet service at Saga will be. We would be delighted if Saga could inform the public as to when the Vet will be in residence, which would be a great help to all.

Rumours from SAGA and One Vet on Ambergris Caye

The current SAGA vet is apparentl getting fed up with the living accommodations provided for him and also the travelling to and from the capital to San Pedro. It is unclear if an agreement can be reached, and that leaves only the San pedro Animal Hospital with a full time vet, and a 24 hour emergency clinic. Although from may 7-11 the hospital will only be open for grooming,refills,heartguard and promeris.

Pedro’s Poker Week for May 6th on Ambergris Caye

Hello Belize Poker Friends,

Exclusive-The Garifuna Collective to Appear at San Pedro’s Lobsterfest Street Party

There are three bands that have been signed up for the Lobsterfes street party. The Pyramides which is a steel band from Belmopan and consists of 20 players. Our local band Gino and the Shackshakers,and leading the finale will be the Garifuna Collective. This will be all happening in Central Park on june 23.

Rumours – only one vet on Ambergris Caye

For the past few weeks it has been evident that the San Pedro Animal Hospital is the only veterinary clinic that has a vet. The rumours are that yet again, there have been problems between the SAGA board and the local veterinary surgeon they employed from Belmopan. It appears, according to rumour, that he is not coming back and is going to spend more time with other Humane Societies and his own practice.

The San Pedro Animal Hospital would like everybody to know that Dr Laurie will be away Monday 7th May to Friday 11th May. If anybody needs to see her, she will be open today Saturday and tomorrow Sunday.