Say hi to the new guy

Slayer · 08-30-2005

I first visited playa del carmen about 14 years ago, when there was no Dominoes or McDonalds and when, except for a few resorts, there were only little house down the south coast.

I've come back every year since. I love the place and the people. Going back September 24, 2005 for a week. For some reason, from the begining we have been partying at Karen's Pizzaria. Got to know the staff and they always remember my drink, Jim Beam and Coke. And they always put it in the big margarita glasses. But we hit many other places as well.

The first bartender we got drunk with worked at Karens and we befriended him,,,,Acrillio is the man. He doesn't work there anymore. A couple of years ago he was at Jaguar, but I don't know where he is now. I loved the ****** too, but they seemed to have gotten real expensive.

Any way,,,,wanted to give a shout out to all you folks.

playabum17 · 08-30-2005

Hi new guy! Welcome to the insanity, enjoy your stay....still no new line....*muttering to self as she shuffles away*

Ginger · 08-30-2005

Hi new guy. Welcome to the board! You can check the calendar and see if any other peeps will be in town at the same time as you. Check the General forum also and see if there are any peep meets at the same time as you'll be there.

And feel free to join in the insanity in the Off Topic area...it gets crazy sometimes!

Nerak936 · 08-30-2005

Hey, Slayer.... Glad to see you're gonna join us at the Boston Peep Meet on October 9th! Always fun to meet another Playa-lovah!!

jx2 · 08-30-2005

Welcome to the board Slayer. Sounds like you have some expertise in the area. Look forward to your input to the board.

08-31-2005

Welcome Slayer.

beachenit · 08-31-2005

Welcome!!!! Theres no turning back now

Kevin y Pam · 08-31-2005

Welcome Slayer. Would like to see some of them older pictures of Playa from 14 years ago.

Kevin y Pam · 08-31-2005

Forgot to ask...Where are some of the places you have stayed over the years? Thanks.

08-31-2005

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Originally Posted by Slayer

I first visited playa del carmen about 14 years ago, when there was no Dominoes or McDonalds and when, except for a few resorts, there were only little house down the south coast.

I've come back every year since. I love the place and the people. Going back September 24, 2005 for a week. For some reason, from the begining we have been partying at Karen's Pizzaria. Got to know the staff and they always remember my drink, Jim Beam and Coke. And they always put it in the big margarita glasses. But we hit many other places as well.

The first bartender we got drunk with worked at Karens and we befriended him,,,,Acrillio is the man. He doesn't work there anymore. A couple of years ago he was at Jaguar, but I don't know where he is now. I loved the ****** too, but they seemed to have gotten real expensive.

Any way,,,,wanted to give a shout out to all you folks.

From another New Englander, Slayer welcome to the party.

Montego · 08-31-2005

hello

Munichchick · 08-31-2005

Guten Tag New Guy!

You discovered Playa the same time we did and we also have been back every year just like you. These days we are spending more time out of town up and down the coast but still enjoy it for a couple nights each trip. We try hard to ignore Mc Donalds and other things we don't like there anymore. We just loved Playa back than. It has changed so much but for now it still has contained some of it's charm on La Quinta and north end of town. Do you remember when the Shangri-La and Las Palapas was actually out of town? I never forget when we noticed the sign and drove down the little dirt road from the highway through the jungle to discover this hidden treasure. We fell in love instantly. Just does not feel the same anymore. Sorry Guys I know you all love it the way it is now!!! Karen's, ******, Da Gabi where there and so was La Parilla. Maybe this is why we like La Parilla so much as it is a part of old Playa. Akumal, Tulum Playa and Porto Morelos has not changed that much since than.

Kellyk · 08-31-2005

Welcome Slayer

Sure you know what you're getting yourself into?

This place is addictive and lots of fun. I too would love to see some pics of Playa past.

Slayer · 08-31-2005

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Originally Posted by Kevin y Pam

Forgot to ask...Where are some of the places you have stayed over the years? Thanks.

Our favorite place it the Wyndham Maya,,,,formerly club viva maya. Me and my gf Paulette are the two time undefeated Couple of Club Viva Maya Beach, after winning these silly on-stage contests hands down.

We first stayed at the continental. It was not all inclusive at the time. We have also stayed at the Azteca, what was known as the Royal Maeva, and the Diamond?? (forget the full name). But we like Viva Maya the best, because its small and you get to meet most of the guests, and its a blast. I always find the food there good too, and it has a great gym with real weights, as opposed to cheesy machines. We have many friends there too and have been invited to go to the real mexican places by some of them.

Hasta Luego.

08-31-2005

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Originally Posted by Slayer

I first visited playa del carmen about 14 years ago, when there was no Dominoes or McDonalds

Whoa! McDonalds? Dominoes? I haven't been since 97 or 98, been exploring some other exotic locales - hope to maybe sneak a week in down there this fall - hope I'm not in for too much of a shock..

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Slayer life=playa Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 899	Say hi to the new guy I first visited playa del carmen about 14 years ago, when there was no Dominoes or McDonalds and when, except for a few resorts, there were only little house down the south coast. I've come back every year since. I love the place and the people. Going back September 24, 2005 for a week. For some reason, from the begining we have been partying at Karen's Pizzaria. Got to know the staff and they always remember my drink, Jim Beam and Coke. And they always put it in the big margarita glasses. But we hit many other places as well. The first bartender we got drunk with worked at Karens and we befriended him,,,,Acrillio is the man. He doesn't work there anymore. A couple of years ago he was at Jaguar, but I don't know where he is now. I loved the ****** too, but they seemed to have gotten real expensive. Any way,,,,wanted to give a shout out to all you folks.

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playabum17 naughtiest chica Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: My body may be in Minnesota, but my brain is in Playa! Posts: 15,455	Hi new guy! Welcome to the insanity, enjoy your stay....still no new line....muttering to self as she shuffles away Last edited by playabum17 : 08-30-2005 at 08:45 PM.

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Ginger none Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 10,162	Hi new guy. Welcome to the board! You can check the calendar and see if any other peeps will be in town at the same time as you. Check the General forum also and see if there are any peep meets at the same time as you'll be there. And feel free to join in the insanity in the Off Topic area...it gets crazy sometimes!

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Nerak936 =^. " .^= Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 18,508	Hey, Slayer.... Glad to see you're gonna join us at the Boston Peep Meet on October 9th! Always fun to meet another Playa-lovah!!

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jx2 añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pac. NW. Posts: 3,950	Welcome to the board Slayer. Sounds like you have some expertise in the area. Look forward to your input to the board.

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ThrushJockey Posts: n/a	Welcome Slayer.

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beachenit beachaholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: minneapolis, mn Posts: 391	Welcome!!!! Theres no turning back now

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Kevin y Pam beachaholic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cumming, Georgia Posts: 317	Welcome Slayer. Would like to see some of them older pictures of Playa from 14 years ago.

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Kevin y Pam beachaholic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cumming, Georgia Posts: 317	Forgot to ask...Where are some of the places you have stayed over the years? Thanks.

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Montego way into it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 202	hello

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Munichchick life=playa Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Corona, California Posts: 857	Guten Tag New Guy! You discovered Playa the same time we did and we also have been back every year just like you. These days we are spending more time out of town up and down the coast but still enjoy it for a couple nights each trip. We try hard to ignore Mc Donalds and other things we don't like there anymore. We just loved Playa back than. It has changed so much but for now it still has contained some of it's charm on La Quinta and north end of town. Do you remember when the Shangri-La and Las Palapas was actually out of town? I never forget when we noticed the sign and drove down the little dirt road from the highway through the jungle to discover this hidden treasure. We fell in love instantly. Just does not feel the same anymore. Sorry Guys I know you all love it the way it is now!!! Karen's, ******, Da Gabi where there and so was La Parilla. Maybe this is why we like La Parilla so much as it is a part of old Playa. Akumal, Tulum Playa and Porto Morelos has not changed that much since than.

08-31-2005	#13 (permalink)
Kellyk añejo Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 5,635	Welcome Slayer Sure you know what you're getting yourself into? This place is addictive and lots of fun. I too would love to see some pics of Playa past.

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