leedsb and cb1's March Madness trip to PDC

leedsb · 03-17-2010

Up at 4:30 AM to try and leave by 5:00. Did all the expected repacking of items that had already been put aside as unnecessary since there seemed to be room at the last minute. Any time there is a miniscule speck of empty space in a suitcase, it must be filled with another unnecessary item, otherwise something might move in transit. We did manage to leave by 5:23, about when expected, and the trip to the airport was uneventful. One of the great advantages to living in VT is that there is never a crowd at the airport. We breezed through check in and security in about 2 minutes, seeing nothing but friendly faces and happy employees. I always appreciate this.
At the moment, we are sitting at the gate awaiting the flight, which is supposed to be on time. So far, so good!

No pics yet though. I would take one with the computer, but I still need to figure that out.
Be back soon.

Ranger · 03-17-2010

We'll look for you in town next week, have fun.

4wheeled · 03-17-2010

very cool, another 'as it happens' trip report!!

hope you are still on time, and have/had an uneventful transfer to playa.

have a great time leeds!

Rissask · 03-18-2010

So- how was the trip down- are you two having fun yet??

**Heather** · 03-18-2010

don't forget to PM me for lunch if you're coming to Tulum!!! Have a great trip!

leedsb · 03-18-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger

We'll look for you in town next week, have fun.

I'll be the guy without the carnation in his lapel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4wheeled

very cool, another 'as it happens' trip report!!

hope you are still on time, and have/had an uneventful transfer to playa.

have a great time leeds!

We can hope, but it seems that dealing with photos here in paradise is SLOW!! So, might have to wait if I cant resolve that issue.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rissask

So- how was the trip down- are you two having fun yet??

Absolutely! I'm sitting on the beach watching the water (and maybe

a bathing suit or two) and writing this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heather

don't forget to PM me for lunch if you're coming to Tulum!!! Have a great trip!

Hi Heather - That's the plan. We'll let you know.

leedsb · 03-19-2010

i'm sorry, but photos or not, I just can't help myself. We're sitting here on the beach in front of the Playa Palms looking at the most tranquil and beautiful aquamarine water one could imagine. There is a chisle chinking away somewhere behind me, and the usual complement of parasails, fishing boats, umbrellas and people looking for chairs. An occasionjal pelican glides overhead, searching for the elusive perfect fish. It's about 80 degrees in the shade.
Life is good, or boog si efil when seen in the mirror.
More later

PalomaLover · 03-19-2010

"Life is good, or boog si efil when seen in the mirror."

hee hee! I love it! And I'm envious!
It does look like a glorious beach day today....eat up every single minute you can with your special one....life is too short, or trohs oot si efil as you would put it.

HAWKEYE · 03-20-2010

leedsb · 03-20-2010

I guess I'll have to do little quickies every day since picture loading down here is impossibly slow.
So - It's about 6:45 AM here. Sun is up, partly cloudy, pretty breezy and much warmer than it has been at this time in the AM.
The waves coming in are from the south east and pretty big. Should make the Cozumel ferry trips kind of interesting.

EEEEWWWWW.
I've set up the only 2 chairs at PP with arms at the height of the beach with an umbrella for the day. Boog Si Efil

4wheeled · 03-20-2010

stop by the cam and give us a

leeds!

ay erad i

lindalou61 · 03-20-2010

Loving this!

CosmoJo · 03-20-2010

Very cool - "play by play" account of this trip - or should we say "playa by playa"!

burly · 03-21-2010

siht evol!!!

leedsb · 03-21-2010

Today's quickie
After lying in the shade all day, we went to din din last night and then sat on 5th for the daily people watch. I had the computer with me and we Skyped our son and DIL in Manassas from the tables at Starbucks. Turned the laptop around so they could see the action, and the reactions of the people on the street were a riot. Everyone was stopping to look and wave at M&C, who were happy to wave back. The little local kids were particularly entranced with these cyber strangers who could hear and speak in real time. Lots of waving and giggling. I think I'll do this again tonight. Maybe put out a cup for tips.

As Always - boog si efil.

03-17-2010	#1 (permalink)
leedsb Pseudo-Brit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brrrrmont Posts: 2,370	leedsb and cb1's March Madness trip to PDC Up at 4:30 AM to try and leave by 5:00. Did all the expected repacking of items that had already been put aside as unnecessary since there seemed to be room at the last minute. Any time there is a miniscule speck of empty space in a suitcase, it must be filled with another unnecessary item, otherwise something might move in transit. We did manage to leave by 5:23, about when expected, and the trip to the airport was uneventful. One of the great advantages to living in VT is that there is never a crowd at the airport. We breezed through check in and security in about 2 minutes, seeing nothing but friendly faces and happy employees. I always appreciate this. At the moment, we are sitting at the gate awaiting the flight, which is supposed to be on time. So far, so good! No pics yet though. I would take one with the computer, but I still need to figure that out. Be back soon.

03-19-2010	#7 (permalink)
leedsb Pseudo-Brit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brrrrmont Posts: 2,370	i'm sorry, but photos or not, I just can't help myself. We're sitting here on the beach in front of the Playa Palms looking at the most tranquil and beautiful aquamarine water one could imagine. There is a chisle chinking away somewhere behind me, and the usual complement of parasails, fishing boats, umbrellas and people looking for chairs. An occasionjal pelican glides overhead, searching for the elusive perfect fish. It's about 80 degrees in the shade. Life is good, or boog si efil when seen in the mirror. More later Last edited by leedsb; 03-29-2010 at 09:27 PM..

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Ranger añejo Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 40 miles south east of Boston Posts: 5,596	We'll look for you in town next week, have fun.

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4wheeled reposado Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,147	very cool, another 'as it happens' trip report!! hope you are still on time, and have/had an uneventful transfer to playa. have a great time leeds!

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Rissask Canada Dry Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 49,645	So- how was the trip down- are you two having fun yet??

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Heather employee of the month Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 14,600	don't forget to PM me for lunch if you're coming to Tulum!!! Have a great trip!

03-19-2010	#8 (permalink)
PalomaLover toe in water Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Big Sky Country Montana Posts: 40	"Life is good, or boog si efil when seen in the mirror." hee hee! I love it! And I'm envious! It does look like a glorious beach day today....eat up every single minute you can with your special one....life is too short, or trohs oot si efil as you would put it.

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HAWKEYE reposado Join Date: May 2007 Location: Windsor Hts. Iowa Posts: 1,371

03-20-2010	#10 (permalink)
leedsb Pseudo-Brit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brrrrmont Posts: 2,370	I guess I'll have to do little quickies every day since picture loading down here is impossibly slow. So - It's about 6:45 AM here. Sun is up, partly cloudy, pretty breezy and much warmer than it has been at this time in the AM. The waves coming in are from the south east and pretty big. Should make the Cozumel ferry trips kind of interesting. EEEEWWWWW. I've set up the only 2 chairs at PP with arms at the height of the beach with an umbrella for the day. Boog Si Efil

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4wheeled reposado Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,147	stop by the cam and give us a leeds! ay erad i

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lindalou61 life=playa Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nebraska - Go Cornhuskers! Posts: 905	Loving this!

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CosmoJo beachaholic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 343	Very cool - "play by play" account of this trip - or should we say "playa by playa"!

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burly way into it Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 243	siht evol!!!

03-21-2010	#15 (permalink)
leedsb Pseudo-Brit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brrrrmont Posts: 2,370	Today's quickie After lying in the shade all day, we went to din din last night and then sat on 5th for the daily people watch. I had the computer with me and we Skyped our son and DIL in Manassas from the tables at Starbucks. Turned the laptop around so they could see the action, and the reactions of the people on the street were a riot. Everyone was stopping to look and wave at M&C, who were happy to wave back. The little local kids were particularly entranced with these cyber strangers who could hear and speak in real time. Lots of waving and giggling. I think I'll do this again tonight. Maybe put out a cup for tips. As Always - boog si efil.