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About Isla Mujeres: Gringo in Paradise

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We left the Rat Race five years ago and retired to this little island in the Carribean. This is an account of the trials, tribulations, and little joys of living in Mexico. Pulus some fun pictures along the way....I hope!

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posted on
February 3rd, 2012
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Lost Focus

I seem to have lost the focus of this blog, and thus my interest in it. 

Over the years it had slowly morphed itself into a depiction of only the island.  I was becoming nothing b ...

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posted on
November 30th, 2011
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Gone But Not Forgotten

As many of you know, my baby brother was diagnosed with cancer 18 months ago. He was 45 years old at the time.I spent five weeks here in Michigan this summer visiting with him and family. Time th ...

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October 14th, 2011
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Here I Go!

As you read this, I am back in Michigan. Bob stayed home to guard the homefront. I am g ...

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posted on
October 13th, 2011
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Growing Up Quickly

For those of you who don't recognize him, it's Charlie. My "nephew" and son of best fri ...

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October 12th, 2011
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The Top Side

I showed you the Dam from the bottom side yesterday, today we need to see it from the top.

This is only part of the massive lake that is formed behind the dam.

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