One word: STARBUCKS

[kittiekat]

Originally Posted by ritavic

Boy, can anything stay somewhat remote and non-commercialized?

Yes, but you probably wouldn't want to live there.

[licuadora]

Originally Posted by Heather

The ad didn't say where it's going to be. My guess is that it will be in Paseo Mall, along with the McDonalds, Carlos and Charlies, Subway, and Johnny Rockets.

If we are still talking about the Starbucks location in Playa, I heard that it will be right on Avenida 5 y Calle 10.

[licuadora]

Originally Posted by kittiekat

Yes, but you probably wouldn't want to live there.

Our reason for investing in Playa was to live away from the USA, so now we are re-thinking where we will put down our new roots. At least from the investment side of it we win, but then I guess some would consider us part of the problem. Our recent trip to Guanajuato was refreshing......NO Star$$$$$, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Sam's, Costco, etc. We didn't make it to Leon, 30-40 mins away, but heard that those stores are located there. So, a drive to the "big" city would be necessary for supplies, much as it used to be when Cancun was where the ex-pats did their shopping. I guess what I am trying to convey here is that we liked the idea of living in Mexico and living as local Mexicans, shopping like them included. We like the culture and family values that are associated with the more simple ways that they live. The American/Canadian expat influence and the greed of the developers, are taking away the charm of Playa, but we knew that it was inevitable. I just heard that yet another condominium project will be in the works soon near El Paraiso, just south of the new and useless pier. So my friends, enjoy paradise while you can before they put up a parking lot.

[Mave]

Originally Posted by licuadora

If we are still talking about the Starbucks location in Playa, I heard that it will be right on Avenida 5 y Calle 10.

Oh, good, then we can enjoy walking past it on our way to Java Joe's.

Mave

[KelliG]

Originally Posted by mexcj

aaaahhhhhhhh, can't wait to have a mocha frap. on the beach. I am addicted, we get a starbucks card from the boss at work so everyday it's something. Love the Pumpkin Spice Latte Limited time offer on that one!

Still haven't heard where it's going to be?

Ahhh...after my own heart (addicted heart)...this is MY season for Starbucks....my ABSOLUTELY favorite drink is venti non-fat decaf Pumpkin Spice Latte!!!
Had one yesterday evening AND one this evening!!!

[KelliG]

Originally Posted by Heather

The ad didn't say where it's going to be. My guess is that it will be in Paseo Mall, along with the McDonalds, Carlos and Charlies, Subway, and Johnny Rockets.

Actually...that makes PERFECT sense! Where all of the "gabachos" get off the tenders!!!

[itsmysecondtime]

Originally Posted by Rissask

Ain't that the truth....life isn't a Normal Rockwell painting any longer- thank goodness for that too, in a lot of ways.

Such as...

[itsmysecondtime]

Originally Posted by Bumper

Walmart and Starbucks etc, etc, etc, are not the disease. They're a symptom. Get over it.....it's not going away.

Now that you got my attention, mind elaborating on that just a tad?

[itsmysecondtime]

Originally Posted by Jacko

I am afraid Small Town America was in big trouble prior to Sam Walton's heirs coming to town...it went away with suburbia and the loss of small farms.

I hear ya. One of them sour facts of modern America. And for all the nostalgia for this half-real, half-myth space, the question remains as to how authentic and/or pervasive this longing really is.

[Lizacat]

Originally Posted by Babaloo

i don't get it
a local business is successful
it expands
it franchises
and people hate them for it
wtf

Babaloo, your posts are like haiku..sorta, I like em. I like the smoking baby too.

[Lizacat]

Originally Posted by Tommygurl

Sitting on the beach in Playa drinking a Grande Mocha Light Frapp......Does it get any better than that?

Yes, it really does get better than that...sitting on the beach in Playa drinking a Corona, sitting on the beach in Playa drinking a Pacifico, sitting on the beach in Playa drinking a margarita... ..get real gurlfriend!

[itsmysecondtime]

Originally Posted by Lizacat

Yes, it really does get better than that...sitting on the beach in Playa drinking a Corona, sitting on the beach in Playa drinking a Pacifico, sitting on the beach in Playa drinking a margarita... ..get real gurlfriend!

[Tommygurl]

Originally Posted by Lizacat

Yes, it really does get better than that...sitting on the beach in Playa drinking a Corona, sitting on the beach in Playa drinking a Pacifico, sitting on the beach in Playa drinking a margarita... ..get real gurlfriend!

Wow Meeeeeooowwwww........
Yikes.....

[Tommygurl]

Originally Posted by itsmysecondtime

Yes that was insanely amusing...

It blows me away that some of you are so anti Starbucks.

[Tommygurl]

Originally Posted by KelliG

Ahhh...after my own heart (addicted heart)...this is MY season for Starbucks....my ABSOLUTELY favorite drink is venti non-fat decaf Pumpkin Spice Latte!!!
Had one yesterday evening AND one this evening!!!

Kelli thank goodness another person who is not afraid to admit that they......God forbid...drink Starbucks...Oh the horror of it all...