Happy Birthday Miss604

I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish Rebecca (aka Miss604) a very Happy Birthday.

Though I can't be there in person to wish you the best, I hope you have a fantastic birthday!

Hugs from me!

Puerto Vallarta Day 2

Well we are here in Puerto Vallarta and doing exactly what I said, RELAXING!!!

The Condo is very nice, though there really isn't a view of anything. If you want a view you have to get up on a chair and look over. Don't mind the house right there, but look beyond and you have a view of the bay. The beach is only a short walk and we are within walking distance to all the shops and bars.

Definitely the city is changing, there is so much new construction, restoration happening now. The main boardwalk (the Melcon) is coming along wonderfully. I remember how it used to be the first time I was here (over 20 years ago) and to what it is now is amazing, boy just from a year ago is amazing. There are a few new sculptures up and it's always nice to see everyone walking around mid afternoon. The locals on the weekends just love coming down to the beach and hanging out.

I've started uploading a few of the pictures on Flickr, so please go and check them out.

I don't plan on blogging too much as I don't think we'll be doing alot, but you never know if I find something worth blogging about and mentioning, I'll definitely have a post.

Puerto Vallarta Mexico Bound

In less than 48 hours from now this will be my new home for 2 weeks! Ahhh I can't wait to be back in Puerto Vallarta and enjoying a well needed 2 weeks holiday in the sun.

Now this isn't the firs time I've been there, this will be the 4th time. The first was with my family years back, way before it was such a popular destination. I'll be going with Russ again and this will be our 2nd time there together. Hopefully we shall see some more properties and hopefully if luck prevails, purchase a home down there. Can you just imagine having this at your doorstep always?

I hope to blog while I'm down there, but don't expect a "day to day" coverage like our trip to Paris. This will be mainly a relaxing holiday and I don't intend to do alot while I'm there.

See you all soon from sunny Puerto Vallarta Mexico!!!

Holy Assessment Batman!

Last night I arrived home to find our British Columbia Assessment form in the mail. I was happy to know that our property has gone up in value, over 25% from the last assessment a year ago. Now this of course is happy news for anyone who is trying to sell their place, but on the downside this is also used by the Municipal Governments for their taxes. All I know is that there better not be a raise in the Municipal Governments salaries next year. I would hope that the city of Vancouver would use the money wisely if not give their citizens a tax break (wishful thinking I know).

Vancouver has now become one of the most expensive cities to live in. Yet people keep coming and buying property here. I have no idea how they are doing it. Let us hope the bubble doesn't burst anytime soon.

Happy 2007!!

Well it is finally 2007!

Had a fantastic time entering the New Year. Russ and myself went out with a bunch of friends to the River Rock Casino to catch a dinner and show. The show was with Bjorn Again who are an Abba tribute band. These guys were awesome and had everyone on their feet dancing the night away! Such fun. It was also nice to see a HUGE mirror disco ball hanging from the ceiling. This disco ball must have been over 20 feet in diameter. Truly stunning. I'll try to post some pictures up soon.

The rest of our New Years was fairly low key as all I wanted to do was rest and relax.

To everyone, wishing you the best in 2007!!!