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Happy Birthday Anna Lynne and Chris!!

One of our favorite peeps, Anna Lynne (Shammy) and her husband Chris celebrated their birthdays together last night at The Beer Bucket. This is Shammy's 4th Birthday Bash in Playa del Carmen and she was surrounded by lots of friends, old and new. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 9, 2008 10:12 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Mom's Bar Re-Opening Party!!

Friday night marked the re-opening of the bar at Mom's Hotel in Playa del Carmen. Our pal Jurgen has been working hard to get the old bar polished up and well stocked and ready to welcome guests of the hotel, Playa residents and visitors. Rob and Read More...
Posted Sunday, December 7, 2008 7:56 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Chris Bolister Croons at The Luna Blue in Playa del Carmen

Last night was the inauguration of "Bolister in The Blue", an evening of acoustic music and song from Playa favorite, the talented and charming Chris Bolister. Perched on a swing at the bar, surrounded by friends old and new, Chris entertained Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 3, 2008 10:41 AM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments

Paintings for Playa del Carmen's Pets

Last night was the innaugural evening for this year's Paintings for Pets fundraiser hosted by Tony and Cheri Head of the famed Luna Blue Hotel in Playa del Carmen. Well loved, award winning artist Barry Launius generously offered to show and sell Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:32 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Salpicar Carwash in Playa del Carmen - Functional AND Fun!

Now that I am back in school every morning (more on that later) I find that my schedule is getting really tight. My blogging has become less frequent. My message board activities are sporadic. I have been sorely neglecting my fellow blogger pals for the Read More...
Posted Monday, November 24, 2008 12:13 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Fusion Hotel - The Culture Orphans and More!

I always say I am going to make a point of breaking out of my routine but, somehow, I usually end up at the same old places. Then, I get bored with "the same old places" and I don't go out at all! Thursday night, I broke from my usual routine Read More...
Posted Saturday, November 15, 2008 5:30 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Sarah and Adam Get Married and Rock the Mojo Zone in Playa del Carmen

Well, the rain finally let up enough to allow Sarah and Adam to make their vows on the beautiful beach of the Sian Kaan. We met the newlyweds and their entourage later in Playa for an after party at Brad Ryans' place, The Mojo Zone. I was lucky to Read More...
Posted Monday, October 13, 2008 4:17 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Welcome Back, Sarah and Adam

Still suffering from a bad "rainy season" cold, I managed to drag my snifflly, achy self off of the sofa and down to Captain Dave's to meet up with our dear friend SarahB and her adorable fiance (very soon to be husband) Adam. They have Read More...
Posted Friday, October 10, 2008 9:07 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Happy Anniversary Dr. Taco!!

This week, Dr. Taco celebrates five years in Playa del Carmen, serving up some of the best and freshest fast food in town! In the recently innaugurated space on 10th Avenue , Carlo, Cecilia and the whole crew threw a raucous party on Saturday night with Read More...
Posted Tuesday, October 7, 2008 5:30 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Chillin' at The Mojo Zone

This weekend, after our ritual Friday dinner at Chicago Don Jose with Kim and J.J., we all headed over to Bad Brad's place, The Mojo Zone , to see if there was any live music to be had. Small bars and live music venues like this are hit particularly Read More...
Posted Sunday, October 5, 2008 12:08 PM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Open Mic at Bad Boys Beach Bar

Enjoying a bit of a break in the action before more clients arrive next week, we decided to spend an afternoon on the beach at Captain Dave's . Slow season is tough on the service community here so we make an extra effort to go out more and make sure Read More...
Posted Saturday, September 20, 2008 10:00 PM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Past Lives Revisited

Who ever coined the phrase "You can never go home" must have burned all his bridges behind him. One of the things I enjoy best about our annual trip back to the U.S. and my hometown is visiting friends I haven't seen in a long time and making Read More...
Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:50 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Would you like to know........where to eat in Burrell Boom, Belize?

Miss Robina's. Just ask anyone. Read More...
Posted Saturday, July 12, 2008 6:20 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Would you like to know........where to get a home-cooked meal in Playa del Carmen?

Dona Juanita on Juarez at Avenida 45. Read More...
Posted Friday, July 11, 2008 6:57 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

A Happy 4th of July in Playa del Carmen

Captain Dave's Bad Boys Beach Bar was the scene of this years rip roaring 4th of July celebration. Our own Cowboy John smoked an enormous pig and dozens of local folks contributed their favorite potluck side dishes, creating a fabulous feast. J.J. Read More...
Posted Saturday, July 5, 2008 11:56 AM by Rob Kinnon | 9 Comments
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