With Mamita's and Tukan's Underconstruction...Where right now??? - Page 3

PortlandNative · 11-10-2005

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Originally Posted by michaelholmes

Next spring!!!!!!

The goal is to be open for the Jazz festival on November 17. I would not be surprised if they phase is the opening during this week. FEMA is not running the show down there.

Next spring is not an option.

I know, too long a wait! But at least it's all set up and paid for, except for the food and booze. Have to have something to look forward to in order to get through the winter!

PlayadelSoul · 11-10-2005

Where, right now?
I know, but I am not telling.

Doggiemom · 11-10-2005

I just spent the whole day today at Tukan. They did not charge for chairs etc today.

We had lunch and drinks, the lunch menu is still limited right now but the beer was cold, the sun was warm, the sea was beautiful and the beach is coming back! Ahhhh...paradise!!!!

**Shammy** · 11-10-2005

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Originally Posted by Doggiemom

I just spent the whole day today at Tukan. They did not charge for chairs etc today.

We had lunch and drinks, the lunch menu is still limited right now but the beer was cold, the sun was warm, the sea was beautiful and the beach is coming back! Ahhhh...paradise!!!!

STOP!!! I can't read this without becoming ill!!

(because it's not happening to me!)

But glad to hear Tukan has chairs and food/drinks! already! That's pretty darn amazing!

vacationstar · 11-11-2005

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Originally Posted by Doggiemom

I just spent the whole day today at Tukan. They did not charge for chairs etc today.

We had lunch and drinks, the lunch menu is still limited right now but the beer was cold, the sun was warm, the sea was beautiful and the beach is coming back! Ahhhh...paradise!!!!

You've made my morning. I prefer Tukan so I'm glad to hear they are doing well. I can't wait until February to stick my toes in the sand, have a cold beverage and just kick back and relax there. Thank you for the update.

SarahB · 11-11-2005

I just ran by Mamitas and Tucan. I haven't been by in a few days. As Linda said, Tucan has chairs, food/drinks, and a staff anxiously ready to serve. Just no water in the pool yet! Mamitas doesn't have chairs out yet, but I saw a delivery of food and action in the kitchen. Good news! They are putting up large palm column things to be the base of a porch/deck (I guess) in front of the building. All of the debris (broken pool, bathrooms about on their side, fallen trees, trash, etc.) that was to the side of the main building is totally gone and there is plenty of beach area there. I wish I had photos from each day. The progression is incredible! And to think that my friend in Florida still doesn't have electricity...these workers are pretty amazing!

patricia w · 11-11-2005

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Originally Posted by SarahB

I just ran by Mamitas and Tucan. I haven't been by in a few days. As Linda said, Tucan has chairs, food/drinks, and a staff anxiously ready to serve. Just no water in the pool yet! Mamitas doesn't have chairs out yet, but I saw a delivery of food and action in the kitchen. Good news! They are putting up large palm column things to be the base of a porch/deck (I guess) in front of the building. All of the debris (broken pool, bathrooms about on their side, fallen trees, trash, etc.) that was to the side of the main building is totally gone and there is plenty of beach area there. I wish I had photos from each day. The progression is incredible! And to think that my friend in Florida still doesn't have electricity...these workers are pretty amazing!

Just one thing to tell everybody : I'm so glad we didn't cancel our trip Nov.29th,
one thing we know for sure we are gonna like the people of PDC!!!!!.
We are confinced we will have a GREAT vacation!

playadreamer · 11-11-2005

SarahB:
Since you just went by there....did you come down from 5th/1st street or from along the beach?

If from the streets, did you notice if the sand reached the 1st street condo's just west of Mamita's/Tukans??? From photo's and the now famous/insane video it looks as if the sand is/was all the way to 1st street!

Anyway, excellent news from the clubs and we just can't wait for Nov. 20th.

Thanks for the update.

MWC · 11-11-2005

How's the Zubul Reef Club looking? Any rebuilding or entrepreneurial action at all?

SarahB · 11-11-2005

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Originally Posted by playadreamer

SarahB:
Since you just went by there....did you come down from 5th/1st street or from along the beach?

If from the streets, did you notice if the sand reached the 1st street condo's just west of Mamita's/Tukans??? From photo's and the now famous/insane video it looks as if the sand is/was all the way to 1st street!

Anyway, excellent news from the clubs and we just can't wait for Nov. 20th.

Thanks for the update.

I could be wrong, but I never saw the sand reach all the way up to 1st. That video was during the hurricane I believe. Either way, I came the street way. The road to Mamitas and Tucan is still dirt, so that may look like sand in photos. Like before, when that dirt road meets 1st the road becomes brick. Hope that answers your question!

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Originally Posted by MWC

How's the Zubul Reef Club looking? Any rebuilding or entrepreneurial action at all?

I am not 100% sure, but I think this is the pretty large resort north of Las Palapas? Kinda the last large place before it gets pretty quiet and secluded? If so, they have been busy working there like everyone else. I even saw two sets of tourists there leaving on boats today (one looked like a boat trip the other was a dive boat), so either they met there or they are open. I believe the broken windows have also been replaced. The section that sits farther away from the beach looked fine to me (from the beach).

SarahB · 11-11-2005

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Originally Posted by patricia w

Just one thing to tell everybody : I'm so glad we didn't cancel our trip Nov.29th,
one thing we know for sure we are gonna like the people of PDC!!!!!.
We are confinced we will have a GREAT vacation!

I'm glad too! If I weren't here, I'd actually like to come soon while it's a little quieter than normal. It says a lot about you to not be scared off by photos and media. I'm sure you'll have a great trip!! See you soon!

**Shammy** · 11-11-2005

Sarah - better start eye spying a good spot on the beach where we can plant our butts girl!

Doug J · 11-11-2005

Thank you so much for all the reports. This board has been a great help in our decision not to cancel our trip. Every thing looks like a go for this Sunday the 13th. By Sunday evening I should be drinking beer in Playa. We had a few hitches in the flights, still flying Northwest, but couldn't get all the way back to our home town due to full flights and cancelations, but have it worked out so all is good.

Thanks again for all your help

Doug

cuffedlinks · 11-11-2005

Doug J

....hey, these kinds of things are why this forum, and its peeps, exist...

BTW, is that you in your avatar....very nice.

SW · 11-11-2005

Despite the airlines' best efforts to keep us away, we've managed to outsmart them [so far] and still look to be in Playa in...can it be?...10 days! I never knew airlines were so fond of calling people (and trying to talk their passengers out of flying!).

Anyway, I just wanted to add my thanks to everyone who has been providing updates on this board. It's been so helpful in keeping my sanity and perspective in check when everyone else was telling me to cancel. LOVE the beach reports and the foliage updates...priceless. Viva Playa!

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11-10-2005	#32 (permalink)
PlayadelSoul Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: We'll know when we get there, We'll find mercy Posts: 8,963	Where, right now? I know, but I am not telling.

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Doggiemom añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 7,017	I just spent the whole day today at Tukan. They did not charge for chairs etc today. We had lunch and drinks, the lunch menu is still limited right now but the beer was cold, the sun was warm, the sea was beautiful and the beach is coming back! Ahhhh...paradise!!!!

11-11-2005	#36 (permalink)
SarahB añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Playa...now Iowa Posts: 2,888	I just ran by Mamitas and Tucan. I haven't been by in a few days. As Linda said, Tucan has chairs, food/drinks, and a staff anxiously ready to serve. Just no water in the pool yet! Mamitas doesn't have chairs out yet, but I saw a delivery of food and action in the kitchen. Good news! They are putting up large palm column things to be the base of a porch/deck (I guess) in front of the building. All of the debris (broken pool, bathrooms about on their side, fallen trees, trash, etc.) that was to the side of the main building is totally gone and there is plenty of beach area there. I wish I had photos from each day. The progression is incredible! And to think that my friend in Florida still doesn't have electricity...these workers are pretty amazing!

11-11-2005	#38 (permalink)
playadreamer ruined Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: A Little North of the Border Posts: 87	SarahB: Since you just went by there....did you come down from 5th/1st street or from along the beach? If from the streets, did you notice if the sand reached the 1st street condo's just west of Mamita's/Tukans??? From photo's and the now famous/insane video it looks as if the sand is/was all the way to 1st street! Anyway, excellent news from the clubs and we just can't wait for Nov. 20th. Thanks for the update.

11-11-2005	#39 (permalink)
MWC añejo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6,496	How's the Zubul Reef Club looking? Any rebuilding or entrepreneurial action at all?

11-11-2005	#42 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 12,302	Sarah - better start eye spying a good spot on the beach where we can plant our butts girl!

11-11-2005	#43 (permalink)
Doug J lost on fifth Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 13	Thank you so much for all the reports. This board has been a great help in our decision not to cancel our trip. Every thing looks like a go for this Sunday the 13th. By Sunday evening I should be drinking beer in Playa. We had a few hitches in the flights, still flying Northwest, but couldn't get all the way back to our home town due to full flights and cancelations, but have it worked out so all is good. Thanks again for all your help Doug

11-11-2005	#44 (permalink)
cuffedlinks añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The City of Presidents Posts: 15,998	Doug J ....hey, these kinds of things are why this forum, and its peeps, exist... BTW, is that you in your avatar....very nice.

11-11-2005	#45 (permalink)
SW toe in water Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 41	Despite the airlines' best efforts to keep us away, we've managed to outsmart them [so far] and still look to be in Playa in...can it be?...10 days! I never knew airlines were so fond of calling people (and trying to talk their passengers out of flying!). Anyway, I just wanted to add my thanks to everyone who has been providing updates on this board. It's been so helpful in keeping my sanity and perspective in check when everyone else was telling me to cancel. LOVE the beach reports and the foliage updates...priceless. Viva Playa!