A very difficult decision.
After a flurry of activity rearranging everything so that we could try to squeeze in an episode in Selim's homecountry Nicaragua, we have finally pulled the plug and will be returning to Canada as scheduled on Tues. eve.
It would be hard to explain how tough it was to make the decision. Agonized about it for the past 36 hours.
Influencing factors: Continental Airlines making it really difficult to change flights affordably....so much stuff was stolen last evening from our casitas in La Fortuna - my laptop, Shea's and Marnie's IPODs, Allan's PSP, Clark's camera..it really was a kick in the pants....we drove down to San Jose this morning after a 4:30 am wakeup to pack and get ready....police report filed about 7:30 am. Very windy (that's wind rhyming with kind) roads, I puked out the window of the moving Toyota, cloud cover on the trecherous roads worse than any Manitoba blizzard, couldn't see 4 feet in front of the car - I was afraid I'd be responsible for someone's death on the highway...upon reflection - just not enough footage of the "tropical" Costa Rica, spent too much time in the cold rain....owner of the waterfall rappel was less than welcoming yesterday - not what Selim had arranged at all - so we skipped it.
On the upside, Delye the band was fantastic and we've made some true friends here in Costa Rica. I would say that's the best part of being involved in the show.
Selim was gracious when I spoke to him about not going to Nicaragua on this trip despite all the hard work he put into the plans already. I'd really like to come back when we can do the job right.
For now we're going to complete Costa Rica properly with some great beach stuff and we'll be able to have Shea do what she needs to do to help us finish NZ2 and Kenya and Egypt for the Las Vegas show.
Selim - you are one in a million.
Ken and Shaun - can't thank you enough for trying so hard to make it work
P - thanks for your continued support and enthusiasm
Allan - it's never been more clear to me how much I need you
Shea - words can't express how proud I am of you
In country SRWT crew - thanks for helping me with the decision
Ryan - welcome home
Denise - we're on our way - see you soon.
It would be hard to explain how tough it was to make the decision. Agonized about it for the past 36 hours.
Influencing factors: Continental Airlines making it really difficult to change flights affordably....so much stuff was stolen last evening from our casitas in La Fortuna - my laptop, Shea's and Marnie's IPODs, Allan's PSP, Clark's camera..it really was a kick in the pants....we drove down to San Jose this morning after a 4:30 am wakeup to pack and get ready....police report filed about 7:30 am. Very windy (that's wind rhyming with kind) roads, I puked out the window of the moving Toyota, cloud cover on the trecherous roads worse than any Manitoba blizzard, couldn't see 4 feet in front of the car - I was afraid I'd be responsible for someone's death on the highway...upon reflection - just not enough footage of the "tropical" Costa Rica, spent too much time in the cold rain....owner of the waterfall rappel was less than welcoming yesterday - not what Selim had arranged at all - so we skipped it.
On the upside, Delye the band was fantastic and we've made some true friends here in Costa Rica. I would say that's the best part of being involved in the show.
Selim was gracious when I spoke to him about not going to Nicaragua on this trip despite all the hard work he put into the plans already. I'd really like to come back when we can do the job right.
For now we're going to complete Costa Rica properly with some great beach stuff and we'll be able to have Shea do what she needs to do to help us finish NZ2 and Kenya and Egypt for the Las Vegas show.
Selim - you are one in a million.
Ken and Shaun - can't thank you enough for trying so hard to make it work
P - thanks for your continued support and enthusiasm
Allan - it's never been more clear to me how much I need you
Shea - words can't express how proud I am of you
In country SRWT crew - thanks for helping me with the decision
Ryan - welcome home
Denise - we're on our way - see you soon.
posted by I'm a Believer at
7:58 PM
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Hey guys! Sorry it's taken me so long to post a comment! I can't believe all the stuff you guys have been put through, dog bites, being robbed, terrential rain, etc.. And it is too bad that Nicaragua is cancelled, but you got to do what's right. This way we can see you all sooner! So keep doing a great job out there SWRT crew! We all miss you!
Amanda.
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The Breester Rocks On, at 4:26 PM
Hey gang! The Breester is still alive. I'm sitting at Shaun and Kaleigh's computer in the basement right now, Monday evening, school was a drag as normal. Things have been good - sorry to hear about your misfortune with the stuff that got stolen... bummer! It seems like I'm you're good luck charm - everytime I am with you guys, nothing really that bad happens. But when you guys got back from NZ, your passports were stolen. Then, you guys go to CR, and your stuff gets stolen! Maybe I should be sticking with you more often. lol Well I hope besides that everything is going good. Love you! See you in like a day.
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The Breester Rocks On, at 4:39 PM
Nice to hear from y'all.
It has been a tough trip at times.
Great show tho.
Howdy Bree.
Can't wait to see you.
xxxxx
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I'm a Believer, at 5:18 PM
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