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Better than dreading, perhaps you and your neighbors could clean up the trash that is in every nook and cranny, then together, the whole community will make improvements, be it trash clean up or road improvements.

Dear Sun&Sand
The North Ambergis Caye Neighborhood Watch group does a monthly clean up of different areas that are trashed by people who have never had any education about long term effects of littering. Our first clean up was centered from the landing on the south end of the pull ferry to the Palapa Bar. This covered not only the road but also the beaches. We did this in preparation for the sky diving group that used the big vacant area just north of my place and across the road from the Reef Village proposed building site. We wanted the 99 sky divers to be able to land enjoying our beautiful Caribbean Sea and not be distracted by all the trash. I don't remember how many big black bags of trash we collected but it was higher than the head of one of our workers. We did this gladly, without pay and at our expense for bags, etc.
By the end of the week of jumpers the place was again trashed!!!
There is a lot of work to do here (and it is not just the indigenous people who are the problem). Therefore we did it again the next month, and the next!

Naz Man - I'm sorry to say there are a lot of things done illegally here. One of the attitudes is that it is easier to pay the fine than get a permit. Why does every one refer to the developer as Jeff P.? We on the island do know his full name. They were dredging for many weeks without the environmental impact study and without that you do not get a permit. The dredging has stopped and a few birds, but not many, have come back. This is a particularly sore subject as there are any number of developers who followed the laws, requested studies and permits and have been kept on hold until their finances are stretched thin.

About leaving the shoes at the door - no problem! I don't have any shoes! I kept a pair on the golf cart in case of an emergency and someone borrowed them. (I've been told there is no 'thieving' on the island.)

lovey, Bless you for the timely alert regarding the gloves and kudos on your command of not only the rules of etiquette, but also the English language. As the date of your enchanting levee approaches, we eagerly await our very own oh-so-coveted engraved invitation. Warmest regards - cucui

ROFLMAO at Gilligan. I know all of us laughed at that one.

Hello ScubaLdy,
Good to hear from you , I was worried about you , I thought you fell in one of those darn Mud Holes ! One of my businesses back home is in the Garbage Business . No kidding , I'm a Garbalogist
( the art of Garbalogy ) Is that really a word ? Anyway, I know how quickly trash can accumulate even after you just cleaned it up!! When I get down there one day, I'll help you pick up some trash with my grabber !! Sun & Sand had some good points & I know they meant well with their comments !! Trash is such a universal problem everywhere & is such a Ugly thing to look at !!! Keep up the good deeds,ScubaLdy, we appreciate you ! Sounds like the Dredging issue is a problem & Headache for every developer including Jeff Pierce . His intentions are good though & like Sun & Sand said, when its all done & the construction is a done deal, the improvements should look really nice !! We just have to wait it out! Ever since I got on this board & asked my first question about reef village , whether the comments were good or bad ,its all tied in to one common goal: Lets preserve this beautiful island & Keep it a Paradise for all to enjoy !!
ScubaLdy, I love bare-footed women too!!!
Keep it REAL !!!! The NAZ
for every developer

I got an INTERESTING email...someone on this post is related to Reef Village cause I got a whole email 'thanking me' for my interest with info on the project.

I did not request it directly, only inquire to those on this board!

Scubaldy, I didn't mean to ruffle feathers, and thank you for the information regarding the clean up. I'm very happy to know that people are taking some responsibility for maintaining the beauty of the island. I'm delighted that it is a joint effort in cleaning up the area, both visitors and residents alike. I was a little concerned when I was there in May and saw the trash receptacles were overflowing, making it hard to put anything else in them, so of course the next best thing is to just toss the trash into the street or the roadside. I would love your input on how to educate the people, both visitors and residents, on how to fight the pollution. I truly would love to see the "come heres" make a big difference with the pollution problem. It's the least we can do, especially since we, too, are adding to the problem if we don't do something positive. Any ideas?

The Naz is obviously still doing sit ups under parked cars again!

Law, I think we could be on to something here. If you could draw up the contracts for the corp. I think our boy just may have a future here in the garbage business. Not sure how much it will cost to buy in, but how much can a stick and nail cost?

Bring your own bag, fill it and set it next to the receptacle

NAZ...love your humor
You sure do know how to get folks going

Hello NYgal,
Thanks , is it True you're the Real Deal from NY ?
If so, It would truely be a pleasure to Associate with YOU ,but be forewarned, "So as I Associate ,
So I Become !!!! Sounds like when I come to Belize, I'm either gonna be in the Garbage business ( Hint: Need a Partner: Prefer Ready, Willing, & Able Female ) or I'm gonna go in business with Simon Selling "REAL DEAL" T-Shirts .
What's a Real Man to do.... Its time for a John Wayne Movie !!!!!!!!! The Naz