Jan 19th 12
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Jim
“We went to Las Terrazas up North to celebrate a birthday dinner. It is a very beautiful restaurant and resort with a very personable and attentive staff.The chef came out to the table, greeted us, made recommendations, and even agreed to prepare plain grilled lobsters which wasn’t on the menu. Everything was fantastic. Of course we were only one of two or three tables.
It wasn’t until the next day that we realized that the charges were in U.S. dollars and not in Belize dollars which is standard since we were in Belize. We checked their menu and in the back in tiny print it says the prices are in U.S. and they add a 15% service fee and a 15% tip.
How many other establishmets do the same thing? It was a first for us. It felt a bit deceptive. 
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Jan 18th 12
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Well the threat of nasty weather has disappeared and it is a beautiful sunny day. There are a few whispy clouds in the sky but the majority of it is cobalt blue.
We are having a holiday as we have to look after Uncle Walter as his kids have moved to Canada to continue their education. They will comeback every summer and xmas but he is very sad. Jambo,Splat and I will be looking after him for the next week or so.
Jan 18th 12
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Everyone dreams of having a boat. Well it is a great idea and they look lovely parked on a trailer in a yard or in a car park, and they gander a lot of jealousy from the many people who look on and just dream of being in the position of being able to own one one day.
So where does it all go wrong as owners try to sell their desirable and most envied transporters. Simple immediately it is introduced to water it is a disaster waiting to happen. There is a thought that Neptune who being “God of the Sea” decided that if people wanted to travel on or in his personal fiefdom that a toll would be extorted, and boy is that ever the truth.
Jan 18th 12
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It appears that various rules of the Miss San Pedro contest were not followed.
All contestants had to be in full time education at the San pedro High School and have passing grades. Miss had already left the high school and therefore should not have been allowed to compete. On the registration form this is clearly stated.
She is planning to comeback to San Pedro in august to try and win further monies in the Costa Maya festival. This therefore leaves her deputy out in the cold except for doing all the unpaid work and duties that the Miss San Pedro has to do.
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark as the crown is also in Nicaragua.
The feelings of all the contestants have to be taken into consideration as all the girls worked and tried extremely hard to win the crown,and the rest of them followed the rules which are clearly stated on the registration form. It transpires that one of the main reasons for the girls to be attending school is that it would be very unlikely for the parents to pull them out before the scholastic year end. Well of course as the rules have not been followed, a major upset has occurred.
Why were the rules not followed it is a simple question which deserves an answer.
Jan 18th 12
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This afternoon while in town on a rare day off, I ran into good friends/loyal repeat customers…
“I did not know you guys were in town!” I said enthusiastically…
“That’s odd,” they replied, “as we ordered some of your food from Lagniappe and it was delivered to us…???”
To anyone who may have ordered food “from Rojo Lounge” via Lagniappe Provisioning recently (burritos, ceviche, etc) please note, the food you received and were charged for was not prepared by us.
We already spoke w/ Lagniappe… we’re still awaiting a satisfactory explanation from them. Needless to say, we are no longer going to be working with Lagniappe anymore…
Apologies to anyone who ordered anything thinking it was prepared by us and who were disappointed in what they received.
Jeff / Rojo Lounge
got more complaints:
“Jeff, I don’t know how long they have been doing this, but when we were this past November, we ordered a supply from them of frozen burriots and they stated it was from Rojo. They were very dry and fell apart. Just wondering if this was theirs or yours. If it was theirs, I’m going to request a refund. I’ll be back this Saturday.”
I guess it was not an isolated incident like they claim. I already called them and expressed a hearty WTF. They said they did not know what I was talking about, but would look into it. Either they’re lying or oblivious to the workings of their own biz, neither bodes well.
Jan 17th 12
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Yesterday Fido’s handed over cheques to the San Pedro Animal Foundation and also to SAGA. these monies were raised by them not making a profit on Tom’s funeral which was held last saturday. All profit from sales during this time were donated.
Ahuge thank-you to Bruce,Brian and Nancy.
Jan 17th 12
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It is overcast but I suspect that the weather will get better as the day progresses.
I had a great night last night, as the bosses had the cheek to leave me behind as they went out to dinner. They went to Red Ginger and were served by my favourite waiter Maurice. Well I just had to off on my own and roll in a dead fish and as much muck as I could find.
They were not amused when I returned absolutely covered in crap. Serves them right but now I have been captured and am off to the San pedro Animal Hospital for a bath which I hate-however it was worth it.
Jan 17th 12
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The huge furor surrounding the now deposed Miss San Pedro and the elevation of Christine Syme to the exalted position of Miss San Pedro.
The Ambergris Daily has to speak out and say what do we teach our children. Is it ok to teach them to lie and promise to do things and then break their words. Of course it is not.
When the young lady won the prize it was understood by all the contestants that they would represent San Pedro for one full calender year. Now we applaud that this young lady has got to go to college in Nicaragua, and hopefully in 7 or 8 years become a doctor. However she must have known that she had applied for a college place , and also would have known that if she was accepted that she could not have fullfilled her role as Miss San Pedro.
Now we have the situation that she has been gone for a fair period of time, and her position is being handed over to another. The only problem is that the crown has not been returned and neither has a portion of the money that was to help defray the costs of being Miss San Pedro (5000bzd).
Our idea would be that Christine would get the money pro rata and then everyone would be very happy, and fair play would be seen to have been done. However many people including the morning show see no sense in her returning anything.
Jan 16th 12
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There will be a cash game tonight and the start will be at 7.00pm.
Jan 16th 12
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The weather has improved dramatically and we are looking forward to a long walk as Lady Boss has been so busy over the weekend . She work 31 out of 32 hours saving a cute little boxer mix,called Max, who became very ill. It was touch and go for a while but he looks like he has managed to pull through and should be going home tomorrow much to the delight of his owners.
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