Strange Mustache Disease appears to be going global

 Stranger things have happened, recently while
on trip to Belize black mustaches grew on all
in attendance at the Road Kill Bar.



This phenomenon appears to be spreading!

As you see from the photos at the bar.

The location of the growth varied although most were the standard variety of under nose growth but some place it ran amok!

Now this was not the end to this

disease. It then jumped into the US and was captured on film.


Nashville:

Strange facial hair malady crops up in Nashville

Mysterious disease first appeared in Belize

Police suspect drinking may cause exessive growth but tea drinkers are not immune!






This popped up in San Diego:

Appears Strange mustache disease

is going

GLOBAL

San Diego had a strange occurrence of Mustache growth in a restaurant.  The other diners watched in fear and awe as the strange occurrence quickly spread over the table.  This is the 3rd known occurrence, the origins were Ladies trip Belize when the Road kill bar had a serious 100% outbreak of spontaneous mustache growth, then in Nashville it hit others while dining.

When will it end! Where will it strike next! 

Please photo and post below so we can all be aware of how rapid this  is spreading.

(Will we need to carry shavers--How will we ever get on a plane knowing this itchy issue may occur and we are not prepared.)-- 

Belize Belize.... bugs ... Belize

View from our house/Child playing

I just returned from Ladies trip to Belize...actually St Ambergis Island, a part of Belize, but I think it is mostly a resort area with lots of expats. (Who some how all like to tells us  how "that guy is a millionaire"--huh-Big deal).   What was nice - the beautiful views, the friends, the laughter. the cook, the pool.

Looking for the fish

• Didn't like the bugs. We had flies everyday around the pool.  Then the mosquitos would come in for dinner and a few of us would just give up the DEET and try to get the fewest bites.  People tell us we just hit a quiet spell but I have my doubts.  This many bugs don't move in over night!.  The last thing and final assualt was the sand fleas (no see ums for those from the east coast). They knew we were from out of town, fresh meat and took us for all we were worth.
• On a better note, the snorkeling was excellent.
• The ruins trip (I did not go) was a great success. All the ladies who went enjoyed it completely.
• The petting of rays and sharks at the reserve, as well as the snorkeling in the reserve was reported to be the best most folks have ever done.
• Road Kill Bar turned out to be a fun, laugh filled evening of Karoake. Even if I can't sing, they tolerated me.
  

  

  NO SEE UMS UGH!!!!!!! OUCH

Feeding Sharks

So although we didn't really go into mainland Belize, our trip was pleasant.

I wish I could say I would return soon but there are too many other places to see. 

(I did find it a bit expensive and to many millionare expats)

The laughter and fun with my lady friends made all the little whoa's small.  Thanks VBBF's ever!

San Diego Restaurants- Ok the Coffey Hole in wall guest tour!

Recently, I had some friends visit from Phoenix. Two of the ladies had never been here and recently moved to Phoenix. We decided to do a round about tour making a circle from San Diego through Chula Vista, over to Imperial Beach up the Strand to Coronado then up to Point Loma----eating as we went along.
Our first stop was "Tacos Del Gordo" in Chula Vista.  The first time you bring someone here they will look at you as if you are crazy!  It is a old taco fast food looking store front and the inside is not much better. I told the ladies trust me and only order 2-3 street tacos as it is going to be a long day (of food).
I tried to get them to order a little variety because the Lengua (tongue) is excellent. But they went for Carne Asada and Adobada(marinated pork). I did make sure they asked for all the topping.  They wanted more and these are the best street tacos outside of Mexico. Cheap and delicious.  You could eat 5-6 in a heartbeat.

We got back on the road toured until we reached Coronado.  Hunger returned after a walk on the beach.  A beer stop was needed. (I was designated driver!) We stopped at Mr P's Irish Pub and Grill.  We sat on the patio and watched the tourist eating burgers and fries while Cold brews we tossed down.

Now we didn't eat here but I have many times. It is good for a burger and some outdoor lunch dining while in Coronado but lots of good food can be found on the Island.  This just fits our hole in the wall experience. Cheap (for Coronado), cold beer, outdoor dining.

But if you live in Phoenix and you come to the ocean-you want seafood. So off to Point Loma Seafood for a Late Lunch. Now here you walk up to the fish counter and yell your order to any of the 10 -12 clerks who are waiting to write it up.  You get a beer and stand and wait until they yell your order is ready.  We carried it out to the partial enclosed patio and enjoy. All the fish is FRESH and made to order.




Now this wrapped up Day one but we decided to go to the beach in La Jolla then a burrito place for lunch and why not stay with the theme. Cheap, Good food!
We headed to Wahoo Fish Tacos. If you have never had a fish taco.  You are missing out on some good eating.

The other two places I would add to this tour if we had more time.
Would be Little Italy in the morning for espresso and a doughnut filled with cannoli filling!!!!. Oooh they are so great, OK so fattening and fried to boot.

Also, We might try going to Old Town and finding a large cup of fresh Mango's with Chili and lemon on top. YUM! (On Saturday at the Ol Town Street market- easily the best)

All of these treat would fill you up, give you a taste of San Diego and a tour of the area to go with it.    If you come out ring me up and come hungry!
Pleas add any other Hole in the walls that you know of in San Diego ---or even your town!!!

New Orleans Food stop

I know many of you who have been here-New Orleans and had a few "go-cups" but it really is about the food.
We ate our way through the city.
Irenes,Jacques-Imo's,Lola's,City market, Cafe Du Monde,Grocery market,Cochon, Upperline, Dante's Kitchen, Le Crepe Nanou, Mothers, HH Whitney House---breakfast in the morning-- and more.

(I put picture of Jackson Square church in as penance for all the food we ate.)




Irenes-good but make a reservation an hour or more than the time you want to be seated,  It seems only the locals got seated at their "reserved time" we waited 1.5 hours and ate dinner at 10:30 (8:30 reservation).
Jacques-Imos- OK but pricey and crowded. I ordered the fried chicken,which they promoted as the best in NOLA, nah it was just fried chicken.
Lolas- delicious. I have been here before and again the food was great and the price made it even better!
City Market- Mufelleta to go, You just can't go through town with out buying one to share this giant tasty NOLA sandwich!
Cafe Du Monde- go order  the coffee and dig in to the sugar dusty donuts. It is part of the NOLA journey.
Grocery Market (on St Charles) One of the many good places for a po-boy sandwich.  They love their sandwiches. So will you.
Cochon-excellent, interesting menu tasty pig.
Upperline-good and my family says great (but my duck was over cooked (hard in some parts), I  will give it another try to be fair I should have sent it back I am sure they would have graciously replaced with another.
Dante's Kitchen- this was my favorite during this trip of NOLA eating. Very tasty, fresh and great, great flavors in all of our dishes.
Le Crepe Nanou- a nice selection of different crepes, nice dessert too.
Mother's- Oyster Po-boy, excellent, may be the last time I get one for a long while. Oil Mess!!!
HH Whitney House- breakfast YUM YUM! always worth the stay, even if they had ghosts the breakfast would make you come back for more and we did!!!!

I am sure we went to a few more stops but this would be a good start if you are headed to Food City! The quaint New Orleans atmosphere makes all parts of our visit fun.
I didn't even talk about the museum, music or many other little day trips you can take but they are all around you, New Orleans is definitely back!

San Antonio Texas

Riverwalk_ early in the morning, but wait as the day goes on the restaurants open and the people start coming.  This is a pleasant nice area in San Antonio.  We stayed right across the  street in the Sheraton Gunter, a nice old hotel.  It had an interesting history which was displayed around the lobby.  To be with our tradition of [touching stuff before reading the sign(s)] I immediately began showing Nick how to use an old operator service-plug in style phone before we both notice the 'antique please don't touch' written in several languages...luckily we got away without a shout out!                                                                                  

I would recommend this as a nice hotel in a 

great location. 

Cancel 100 miles too boring.....

Hello,

I can't share the boring one  hundred mile  photos because they are all about the same as the one I have here! Arizona is a boring drive and Texas makes Arizona look exciting!

So instead I will tell you what was fun.
San Antonio, Texas and the  riverwalk.
This area is very nice. We found some good food and enjoyed walking along the shaded, cooler river area.

It is all about the food. We even went to the
Carwash/Laundry/food restaurant -The Cove-to get Jalapeno Carrot cake and organic burgers.

We had a great dinner sitting on the river people watching.

I recommend anyone to spend a few days enjoying the Alamo and the riverwalk area.

Last we stayed at the Gunter Sheraton -great location if you are headed this way and unique old hotel (old as in architecture not upkeep).

Next stop.....more  great food..... NOLA

San Diego, Day One off to Tucson Arizona

MIle 10- El Cajon (The Box)

 This is the 10 mile mark. We are entering El Cajon,CA. This day as we go down into the box the fog was thick  but not for long.

 SUN AND CLEAR SKIES- When you are 100 miles out of San Diego. You will be in the  Imperial Valley, Farms, Farms and a nice bunch of folks. I am back into the desert Paul and I lived in a few years ago. I told you Lots of deset on this trip.










Do you know you can listen to
almost an entire book on tape in 200 miles. Pick a good one!

Mile 200
More desert only no water so no farms. Just heat and sun....










Mile 300
Beautiful (desert) mountians off in the distance. The best part of day only 100 more miles to Tuscon.








Mile 400
Two dumb towers were at this mile marker. Yes it is a long drive especailllly when you drive 20 more miles looking fot the non existent  exitgoogle map direction!  Did I mention the hot sun!

We made it. No fights (even after last 20 miles)! The hotel was beside University of Arizona walked to a few restaurants but the town is dead as college is on vacation.  As a last minute, Please stay with me on this journey boring as it will be.  Look at the overhead design Arizona has crazy laws but pretty highways.  Thanks for sticking with me. Next day 869 miles through Arizona.New Mexico then Texas.
Did  you know lots of desert in Texas too

Road Trip!!! SD to NOLA

I am going on a road trip from San Diego to New Orleans. You may ask Why? Mostly to ride with my son who is begining graduate school at Tulane.  He will need the car.

We figure 1820 miles of mostly desert then marsh/swamps- So I think I will take pictures every 100 miles and let you know what we see. (Ok don't expect to much). We are not leaving until the end of May but if you absolutely know somewhere we MUST stop at (It must be close to the 10) please add your comments below.
I know my EL Centro friends will say Stop here, but I must admit our first over night will be Tucson, AZ and unfortunately El Centro is actually pretty close to San Diego so I think we will buzz by about 7 am which doesn't make for a good guest stop.

"The Cottage" Summer memories

Have you been here? If you have it was most likely sunny and warm. It was sunny on the inside as well as outside. The ocean could be seen while you had coffee with those loving folks inside who welcomed you to "The Cottage".

I hope all of you have a cottage in your memory. This would be a place you felt warm, welcome and loved as soon as you walked in the door.

It is a place where you found family, friends and a smile.
Travel is not always going on a plane and spending your hours trying to get in as many places as possible. Everyone should have a cottage-a place not to far you can stop and have coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon and a glass of wine, if wanted, at night.
It is a place of lazy days at the beach with family, stopping in and a last minute BBQ or spaghetti dinner.  It's having children play games into the evening, catching fireflies or hide n' seek until you are made to come in for the night.  It's smore's and a ice cream, cousins and even frogs and mosquitos all rolled into fond memories.
Add your comments about-  Your cottage, summer memories

2010 Where are you going?

Hello 2010!
Answer me this:

A.Where will you go this year?

Please add in the comments--(below)

 or
B. if you want someone to come to you_
     tell us what they should do and see in our neck of the woods?