****** Fire - Page 7

sunrlb · 01-22-2006

I am very happy to hear nobody was hurt. However, I'm very surprised the ****** wasn't better equiped to handle this. I would think they would have a pretty good plan in hand if this were to happen. Hmmmmm....lets see....fire being thrown around and a straw roof....hmmmm...wow didn't see that coming.

I have no doubt they will rebuild quickly. Mexico seems to be very good at building and repairing in a very reasonable amount of time. I guess you have to be when you have hurricanes.

JimmyMN · 01-22-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunrlb

However, I'm very surprised the ****** wasn't better equipped to handle this. I would think they would have a pretty good plan in hand if this were to happen. Hmmmmm....lets see....fire being thrown around and a straw roof....hmmmm...wow didn't see that coming.

I'm sure there's a Confucius moral to all of this!!

1lostmaya · 01-22-2006

I've always watched for an exit where ever the fire dancers perforned. I, however, expected this at Tutix before it blew away rather than the parrot.

1LM

SarahB · 01-22-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peggy Sue

My thoughts too, Sarah. I would never wish anything like this on anyone, including the BP, but what goes around does tend to come around, doesn't it? Please give the guys at La Pirata an abrazo for me and plan on meeting me there (I arrive Tuesday, alert the media!) just as soon as they are up and serving again ... which I expect will be soon, because nothing seems to keep the good folks of Playa down for long!

Ha! Like the title of your post! I have started alerting the media! See you soon!

TnJ · 01-22-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1lostmaya

I've always watched for an exit where ever the fire dancers perforned. I, however, expected this at Tutix before it blew away rather than the parrot. 1LM

with the big attitude of the perimeter guards, there IS no quick exit. was a big minus for the place imo....... Tj

SarahB · 01-22-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunrlb

I am very happy to hear nobody was hurt. However, I'm very surprised the ****** wasn't better equiped to handle this...

Doesn't seem like they had the fire protected palapas. Isn't there a fine for not having the fire protection? They should be held responsible for all of the damage. I also thought about the parrots at Pirata. I hope someone grabbed the cage or got them out.

JoanieBlon · 01-22-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunrlb

I am very happy to hear nobody was hurt. However, I'm very surprised the ****** wasn't better equiped to handle this. I would think they would have a pretty good plan in hand if this were to happen. Hmmmmm....lets see....fire being thrown around and a straw roof....hmmmm...wow didn't see that coming.

I have no doubt they will rebuild quickly. Mexico seems to be very good at building and repairing in a very reasonable amount of time. I guess you have to be when you have hurricanes.

Ahhhh...we have hurricanes here in Florida, and I can tell you that we are NOT very good at building and repairing in a very reasonable amount of time! The key word here is MEXICO....

Kit · 01-22-2006

We just got home from Playa, it seems that many living there were just waiting for a fire to happen. It was very windy the night of the fire, which I am sure got those flames big and hot! The very last thing we did before getting on the Cozumel ferry (flying home) was to buy the Playa Bomberos t-shirts, proceeds going to Playa del Carmen fire dept. I understand they did the best they could do in the given situation.

Seakony · 01-22-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoanieBlon

Ahhhh...we have hurricanes here in Florida, and I can tell you that we are NOT very good at building and repairing in a very reasonable amount of time! The key word here is MEXICO....

Rebuilding a house and rebuilding a palapa are 2 different things. Plus waiting for insurance paperwork and settlements and permits..etc...I doubt that Cancun is back to 100%.

beachmama · 01-22-2006

We are very saddened to hear of the fire. Many a fond memory of the ****** exist in our family. Pictures from our family album say a thousand words!( )

Glad that no one was injured. That is a blessing!
However, fire and palapa's do not mix (especially with a strong wind)! Hopefully, they will rebuild, as all have done or are doing since Wilma.

We still shall look forward to seeing all of Playa in just a few short weeks! Get me out of here!!!!!

Cari · 01-22-2006

We are heading down to PDC in a few weeks and are very sad the fire destroyed the Dragon bar. We planned to take our family there for a drink and to enjoy the view. I guess we will have to look for another place to go.

Cari · 01-22-2006

Those pictures sure make you stop and think - it's a miracle nobody was hurt.

SarahB · 01-22-2006

My guess is in a few weeks you won't know it ever happened.

Softy57 · 01-22-2006

I would like to think you are right Sarah,but all those huge beams gone from the huge palapa? It's not like just re-doing the frond part over a frame,the frame is gone,or so it looks to be.I hope you are right tho,and we can visit the "parrot" in Feb.

**denisea** · 01-22-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluespicker

Bummer about El Pirata.....2 years ago our friend Carlos was working there....it looks like we'll have to go searching for him.

You won't need to search long or far. Carlos... aka Charlie... hasn't worked at El Pirata for almost a year now. He now works at Coco Maya which is located next door to the ****** (opposite side as El Pirata). It's a better job for him in terms of money and he's doing just great.

01-22-2006	#93 (permalink)
1lostmaya way into it Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Upper Mississippi Backwater Posts: 118	Move to the Door I've always watched for an exit where ever the fire dancers perforned. I, however, expected this at Tutix before it blew away rather than the parrot. 1LM

01-22-2006	#103 (permalink)
SarahB añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Playa...now Iowa Posts: 2,898	My guess is in a few weeks you won't know it ever happened. Last edited by SarahB; 01-22-2006 at 08:03 PM..

01-22-2006	#91 (permalink)
sunrlb beachaholic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 465	I am very happy to hear nobody was hurt. However, I'm very surprised the ****** wasn't better equiped to handle this. I would think they would have a pretty good plan in hand if this were to happen. Hmmmmm....lets see....fire being thrown around and a straw roof....hmmmm...wow didn't see that coming. I have no doubt they will rebuild quickly. Mexico seems to be very good at building and repairing in a very reasonable amount of time. I guess you have to be when you have hurricanes.

01-22-2006	#98 (permalink)
Kit way into it Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 104	We just got home from Playa, it seems that many living there were just waiting for a fire to happen. It was very windy the night of the fire, which I am sure got those flames big and hot! The very last thing we did before getting on the Cozumel ferry (flying home) was to buy the Playa Bomberos t-shirts, proceeds going to Playa del Carmen fire dept. I understand they did the best they could do in the given situation.

01-22-2006	#100 (permalink)
beachmama into ruins Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 75	*We are very saddened to hear of the fire. Many a fond memory of the ** exist in our family. Pictures from our family album say a thousand words!( )* *Glad that no one was injured. That is a blessing!* *However, fire and palapa's do not mix (especially with a strong wind)! Hopefully, they will rebuild, as all have done or are doing since Wilma.* *We still shall look forward to seeing all of Playa in just a few short weeks! Get me out of here!!!!!*

01-22-2006	#101 (permalink)
Cari sandflea Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 9	We are heading down to PDC in a few weeks and are very sad the fire destroyed the Dragon bar. We planned to take our family there for a drink and to enjoy the view. I guess we will have to look for another place to go.

01-22-2006	#102 (permalink)
Cari sandflea Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 9	Those pictures sure make you stop and think - it's a miracle nobody was hurt.

01-22-2006	#104 (permalink)
Softy57 añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Massachusetts,U.S.A. Posts: 1,701	I would like to think you are right Sarah,but all those huge beams gone from the huge palapa? It's not like just re-doing the frond part over a frame,the frame is gone,or so it looks to be.I hope you are right tho,and we can visit the "parrot" in Feb.

register to remove these adverts