We received pictures today from Doug showing the items on our "punch list" had been taken care of by Fernando and his crew. It looks fabulous! We're very excited about our next visit in December. Wish it were sooner, but we still have a few more years until we can call Coco Beach our home.
Bye for now,
Pam and Dave
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Special shout-out to Kevin
Carl & Juan removed the pump stand from the water in front of Coco Beach today!
Monday, July 14, 2008
Punta Gorda trip
On July 8, Carl & Donna Hanson (A2), Cullen & Kath Walker (B1) and Gloria Ramurez (E5) along with friends Gary and Gail Ubaldi, Rudolfo and Diana joined Tour Guide Mark Cal for a three day trip to Punta Gorda. Mark did a wonderful job of showing us his part of the country. We made a short stop in Belmopan to see the Capital and cruised for miles down the Hummingbird Highway past banana and rice fields.We stopped and visited the Mayan ruins at Nim Li Punit (Big Hat). It is known for the large number of carved stellas. These stone monuments act as calendars and a written history of the Mayas.
We stayed at Machaca Hill Lodge (formerly El Pescador South). It is a very nice resort in a lush setting on top of a hill. They grow a lot of their own vegetables and fruit. The staff was very friendly and went out of their way to make us feel at home.
The next day we visited the market and had breakfast in Punta Gorda. Then we headed for the mountains and Blue Creek to visit the cave. Unfortunately, the river was flooded from the recent rain and we couldn’t get across.
Mark took us for a short hike to see the river, banana and cacao trees.
We visited Juan Cho and his family and got a tour of his chocolate making. He showed us how they cleaned the cacao pods and roasted the beans. We all had a chance to grind the beans and flavorings into paste on a traditional Mayan grinding rock. Everyone bought chocolate bars for the trip home.
Everywhere we went, we ran into Mark’s relatives and family. A quick hello and a wave and we were off again.
We returned to Belize City on Thursday. Along the way we stopped at Maya Center and the Belize Zoo. Everyone had a wonderful time. Hopefully we will plan another adventure sometime soon.
We returned to Belize City on Thursday. Along the way we stopped at Maya Center and the Belize Zoo. Everyone had a wonderful time. Hopefully we will plan another adventure sometime soon.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Pool Views
Latest pool views. The pumps and filters are here and waiting to be installed. The lounge areas are astro turf. Nan Drummer got an early start on sunbathing. The plantings are being done and the pool looks good.
This is the base of the new dock. The RO intake tank is located in the center and will be covered by the dock.
Lobster Fest started today! Lots of parties and fun in town.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Friday, June 6, 2008
Insurance
I went back and looked at what I paid last year for the building insurance. Last year was $1,660.00 US. This year the bill is for $2,456.00 US. A 50% increase after the 20% discount they have arranged. A pretty dramatic increase. On the other hand, my contents insurance is actually the same amount as last year. Comments?
Thursday, June 5, 2008
The storm
Hi everyone. Glad to be back on line after the storm. We just got internet twenty minutes ago.
The resort is fine. Two places on the beach washed out with pretty big cuts but I'm sure they will be filled in shortly. Monday morning was the worst. It had rained for two days and the ground was saturated. It started lightning around 2:00 AM and was by far the worst storm I have seen here. Winds were reported at 60 Miles per hour. Several dozen boats including the ones at Belizean Shores were filled with water as the batteries that controlled their bilge pumps wore down with the massive amount of falling water. A couple of the guys at Tuff-E-Nuff were out in the storm and cut the boats loose so they could be beached and not swamped. I have heard that we got around 15 inches of rain.
The pool is getting landscaped. The pumps and the lights came in today. Cassita #1 is close to being finished.
Doug has started work on the land side of the dock over the RO intake. I believe that there is a problem with permits. Town Council put a stop to all new docks a month ago and voided all permits. They felt that there were too many docks being built. My understanding is that the resorts up North will be allowed their docks. Most of the problem is in town.
I am not up to date on the insurance questions due to lack of internet. I know that there is a master policy on the building but you need another policy to cover your own contents inside your unit. Our contents policy renews this month. We have $80,000 BZ and it costs $ 1000 BZ for the year. It covers hurricane, storm and fire but not theft. Can't buy theft insurance here without burglar bars and an alarm system.
The resort is fine. Two places on the beach washed out with pretty big cuts but I'm sure they will be filled in shortly. Monday morning was the worst. It had rained for two days and the ground was saturated. It started lightning around 2:00 AM and was by far the worst storm I have seen here. Winds were reported at 60 Miles per hour. Several dozen boats including the ones at Belizean Shores were filled with water as the batteries that controlled their bilge pumps wore down with the massive amount of falling water. A couple of the guys at Tuff-E-Nuff were out in the storm and cut the boats loose so they could be beached and not swamped. I have heard that we got around 15 inches of rain.
The pool is getting landscaped. The pumps and the lights came in today. Cassita #1 is close to being finished.
Doug has started work on the land side of the dock over the RO intake. I believe that there is a problem with permits. Town Council put a stop to all new docks a month ago and voided all permits. They felt that there were too many docks being built. My understanding is that the resorts up North will be allowed their docks. Most of the problem is in town.
I am not up to date on the insurance questions due to lack of internet. I know that there is a master policy on the building but you need another policy to cover your own contents inside your unit. Our contents policy renews this month. We have $80,000 BZ and it costs $ 1000 BZ for the year. It covers hurricane, storm and fire but not theft. Can't buy theft insurance here without burglar bars and an alarm system.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Insurance
This is what Rosalba sent me regarding the insurance policy.
RENEWAL NOTICE
Name of Insured
Coco Beach Resort
P.O. Box 1
San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize
Policy Number :
30997BQU00M1
Period:
June 1st, 2008 thru May 31st, 2009
Premium:
$ 28,869.60
Total Sum Insured
$ 3,138,000.00
Policy Type :
Fire & Associated Perils including Hurricane
Location: Building "E", Coco Beach Resort, North San Pedro Town, Belize
Description
Sum Insured
Four storey concrete building used as condominium (Building E) $ 3,138,000.00
Assignee: None
Risk Covered: Fire (including bushfire) and lightning
Hurricane, windstorm, rainstorm, tornado, earthquake, volcanic
eruption or tidal wave
Riots, strikes and malicious damage
Aircraft
Explosion
Impact
Flood and burst pipes
Terms &
Conditions: Subject to standard policy terms & conditions including:
1) Belize Jurisdiction only
2) Standard Average Clause – If the value at risk is greater
than the sum insured, the insured shall be considered as
being his own insurer for the difference and shall bear a
rateable proportion of the loss accordingly.
3) Excluding consequential loss of any description, depreciation, wear & tear, pollution,
contamination and mould
4) Policy Excess & Deductibles:
Hurricane, storm, flood, tidal wave or earthquake % of total sum insured per location:
Inland
2% all construction type Private & Commercial risks
Coastal
2% all construction type Private risks
3% all construction type Commercial risks
Cayes
7% Wooden construction
Private & Commercial risks
5% Other construction
Private & Commercial risks
All other claims: $200.00 Private $500.00 Commercial
5) Subject to following conditions, if applicable:
a) Hazardous Goods warranty
b) 4" Pallets warranty
c) Fire Fighting Appliance warranty
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU REVIEW THE ADEQUACY OF THE SUM INSURED IN ORDER TO AVOID THE OCCURRENCE OF UNDER INSURANCE. PLEASE ASK OUR AGENT FOR ADVICE IN THIS REGARD
This notice is to remind you that the above-mentioned Policy becomes renewable on the date shown hereon. In order to renew the insurance kindly return this notice, together with your remittance for the Premium, payable to RF&G Insurance Company Ltd. or call us at one of our offices and we will arrange for our representative to visit you.
Ref: GH
Agent: 011
RENEWAL NOTICE
Name of Insured
Coco Beach Resort
P.O. Box 1
San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize
Policy Number :
30997BQU00M1
Period:
June 1st, 2008 thru May 31st, 2009
Premium:
$ 28,869.60
Total Sum Insured
$ 3,138,000.00
Policy Type :
Fire & Associated Perils including Hurricane
Location: Building "E", Coco Beach Resort, North San Pedro Town, Belize
Description
Sum Insured
Four storey concrete building used as condominium (Building E) $ 3,138,000.00
Assignee: None
Risk Covered: Fire (including bushfire) and lightning
Hurricane, windstorm, rainstorm, tornado, earthquake, volcanic
eruption or tidal wave
Riots, strikes and malicious damage
Aircraft
Explosion
Impact
Flood and burst pipes
Terms &
Conditions: Subject to standard policy terms & conditions including:
1) Belize Jurisdiction only
2) Standard Average Clause – If the value at risk is greater
than the sum insured, the insured shall be considered as
being his own insurer for the difference and shall bear a
rateable proportion of the loss accordingly.
3) Excluding consequential loss of any description, depreciation, wear & tear, pollution,
contamination and mould
4) Policy Excess & Deductibles:
Hurricane, storm, flood, tidal wave or earthquake % of total sum insured per location:
Inland
2% all construction type Private & Commercial risks
Coastal
2% all construction type Private risks
3% all construction type Commercial risks
Cayes
7% Wooden construction
Private & Commercial risks
5% Other construction
Private & Commercial risks
All other claims: $200.00 Private $500.00 Commercial
5) Subject to following conditions, if applicable:
a) Hazardous Goods warranty
b) 4" Pallets warranty
c) Fire Fighting Appliance warranty
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU REVIEW THE ADEQUACY OF THE SUM INSURED IN ORDER TO AVOID THE OCCURRENCE OF UNDER INSURANCE. PLEASE ASK OUR AGENT FOR ADVICE IN THIS REGARD
This notice is to remind you that the above-mentioned Policy becomes renewable on the date shown hereon. In order to renew the insurance kindly return this notice, together with your remittance for the Premium, payable to RF&G Insurance Company Ltd. or call us at one of our offices and we will arrange for our representative to visit you.
Ref: GH
Agent: 011
Rain
Hi to all, not sure who is at Coco Beach this week. Did we receive any damage from the storm?
Gloria
Gloria
Insurance
I will request details from Rosalba and pass along. I will also ask him about other plans. I would think that the location of the building would also determine some costs (i.e. "beachfront" versus "view"). I am holding off payment until I get all details.
Gloria
Gloria
Monday, June 2, 2008
Building Insurance
Well, I received my "quote" for building insurance for the year. Does everyone usually buy this insurance or is there another company? Just curious as my annual cost was high.
gloria
gloria
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Pool Work continues
Progress continues on the pool. This week the workers began installing the "Star Bright" finish for the bottom. Doug advises that the pumps will be here in a few weeks. Hopefully it will all be finished in time for our group that is going to Punta Gorda in July.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Latest Pool Views
Work is continuing on the pool and RO system. As they say in Belize,
"come soon". It will be wonderful to relax in the hot tub and take a cool dip in the pool. We can't wait!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Dusk to dawn light
We are celebrating the new dusk to dawn light that Doug installed. Feels a lot safer now that there is some light in this part of the beach.
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