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The tale of the Accidental Tourists 10/28- 11/7 - 11/10/2012 12:44:48 PM
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TwirleyB
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I will be inserting pics as I can gather them.
Sit right back and you’ll hear the tale,
the tale of a fun filled trip
That started with a bunch of friends
And a mission to fulfill...a mission to fulfill…
OH, wait ...that’s not my report.  That belongs to someone else, You will have to wait for that tail to be told!;}
Last year, our trip, as declared by Badger, was the trip that had gone to CHIT. Some of us were. Some of us weren’t and no one seemed “normal”.
This year the theme of the trip seems to be “The Accidental Tourists”.  I’ll get to the accident parts later.
My trip starts a little differently, with a mission. I was taking Mom for her final trip for a litlle celebration on Dios de la Muertos. I doub’t I spelled that right. I stayed at Cammie’s, as always, but she was already in MX . I was up at 3AM and drove myself to the airport for the 6 AM flight. No hitches thru Atlanta getting to Cancun. YEAH!
I was meeting my longtime friend, known shortly on LG as Lucy Hollywood. She always went with mom and I way back when. She was coming from San Antonio and I had 1 hour to spare so I picked up the car at Easyway as usual and headed to Sam’s club for wine and beer. I had been there before but an Easyway driver had driven me and I was unsure of the distance. Fernando assured me it was not far... so off I went. During this trip I realize that distance to the locals is much like time. Its always longer and farther than they tell you. About 20 minutes up 307 I found Sam’s. They didn’t have all I wanted and there was a Wal-mart next door so I headed there. All of a sudden I thought “CHIT” I forgot about Lucy and I rushed out with whatever was in the cart and headed for the airport. Found Lucy standing just where I told her waiting patiently. Maybe not patiently but waiting still.
Off on another adventure together!! Lucy was always the navigator, but since we know where we are going these days she has become the tope and police spotter. Also watching for sideswiping passing taxis, stray animals and people in the road and all other obstacles in our path. We relived previous trips as we sped down 307. Like the first trip we noticed the “bra/boobie” signs on the side of 307. Took hitting our heads on the roof of the car as we flew over topes at 100kmh before we got it! They didn’t really mark them way back before the reconstruction of 307 and they were mostly large ropes. The changes we have seen thru the years! Now some of the topes look like launching pads and can be used as such!
We decided we could not pass up stopping at the Lol-ha for a cocktail and something to eat before going to the condo. So we did. There was a slight “only Twirley” story here but it can’t be posted for all eyes. Part of it involved the fact there was only 1 tiny parking space behind the restaurant and the security guy tried directing me with parallel parking. I was doing fine on my own but he didn’t think I was close enuf to the hedge. We ended up IN the hedge at which point the security guy gave up and Lucy had to crawl out on my side. Then there was that other issue...if you know me well enuf, you have heard it, can imagine it or can ask me privately.
More coming but I have to fix some pics!
< Message edited by TwirleyB -- 11/11/2012 4:11:58 PM >
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RE: The tale of the Accidental Tourists 10/28- 11/7 - 11/10/2012 2:19:46 PM
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Jamie
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Great start, thanks a lot for cheering up my weekend. That Charlene's eggs sounds fabulous.
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RE: The tale of the Accidental Tourists 10/28- 11/7 - 11/11/2012 5:25:03 PM
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Bosco
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More.
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RE: The tale of the Accidental Tourists 10/28- 11/7 - 11/11/2012 8:37:55 PM
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Beach Bernie
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Since I am about to enter into this tale of fun, food, drinking and :
ONE shocking near death experience at ABR --- and ---
TWO near deaf experiences in Tulum ---
I must warn the readers, the incidents may be hard for some folks to believe. I am hear to validate them. Bernie
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RE: The tale of the Accidental Tourists 10/28- 11/7 - 11/12/2012 8:22:52 AM
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Jamie
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Wow sounds like great fun times were had by all. I am so enjoying your report, thanks Twirls
Love the picture, where did Froggy stay? I love pools and Tulum has so few.
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RE: The tale of the Accidental Tourists 10/28- 11/7 - 11/14/2012 7:41:39 PM
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Beach Bernie
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Jan, I am with you 100% -- it's Twirl's thread, so she must get with the program ! Yes, it was she that had the near death experience @ ABR and must complete this tale. And yes, it was me that caused the two near deaf experiences in Tulum but Twirls must tell the story. After all, I had my hands full when I drove into the ice truck. Sooooo -----
Bernie
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RE: The tale of the Accidental Tourists 10/28- 11/7 - 11/15/2012 8:00:50 AM
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Jamie
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OK Bernie, this sounds good, Twirls please post some more for your fans! Hope to see you guys next May
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RE: The tale of the Accidental Tourists 10/28- 11/7 - 11/15/2012 9:56:27 AM
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Twirley, we are all dying for some more Twirley stories and the unique spin you put on such things! When you are able, we'll be here to read them!
Oh yeah, thanks for making our days a bit brighter!
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RE: The tale of the Accidental Tourists 10/28- 11/7 - 11/16/2012 8:49:03 AM
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Jamie
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Glad to hear Gary is still doing well at Casa Cenote, he has sure had his share of problems with a couple of hurricanes over the years. I would love to go back for the Sunday BBQ especially since Tequilaville is no longer doing their BBQ. The view there is so good and always had good food. Thanks Holly
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Lucy and Froggy at Ziggys on Tulum Beach 
