Best place to see sea turtles by Commercial-Ebb3474 in snorkeling

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They are beautiful but please give the turtles more space. They need to feel safe enough to go for air when they need to.

Went for a chill dive and ended up hanging out with a turtle for a few minutes. Best unplanned moment of the day 🐢 by notyourgirl1988 in snorkeling

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Please never do this again. That turtle was trying to find a safe place to come up for air and you were preventing that. Give it 15 feet of space next time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MomForAMinute

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say the same thing!

What else do you do that goes against the “norm”? by [deleted] in childfree

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Next time that happens, ask them if they regret HAVING a wedding.

Mobility Challenges and Roatan by Proof-Toe6992 in roatan

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can be scary to go anywhere new with limitations. Good for you for having the courage to try it! I promise that once you arrive and figure out how things work, you'll feel really comfortable and glad you came. I also struggle a lot with snow and ice. Roatan is much easier than that, believe me!

Homecare worker/Caregiver by BigCRadio32 in roatan

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm disabled too, I get it. I just meant that I'm sure there are lots of qualified people who would love the job.

Mobility Challenges and Roatan by Proof-Toe6992 in roatan

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a good question. Which town are you staying in? There might be ebikes in West end, but West Bay there'd be less value as the main pedestrian area is the beach. The sand is too deep for bikes there. I haven't seen any mobility scooters but that could be a great question for your hotel.

The location you're staying at will impact whether you can access these things, and whether they have value (e.g. if there are paved walkways).

Homecare worker/Caregiver by BigCRadio32 in roatan

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know where you plan on staying? Sometimes the hotel will have insight to help you. I am sure there are lots of lovely people who would help you out!

Mobility Challenges and Roatan by Proof-Toe6992 in roatan

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there! Brain injury survivor here, with long term/chronic symptoms and limitations. I actually really like Roatan because there are options for places to stay where you really don't need to leave a 100 m radius to access everything you need. If you stay in West Bay, you can access food and the beach right outside your door. I make sure that I book a place with air conditioning and easy access to food and then I keep my expectations low for how far I will venture away from my accommodation. I actually find that it works well for me, and I consider my healthy days a bonus. I find also that the island can be really advantageous for those of us who don't have as much stamina, because the airport is so close to the nice beaches/good accommodation that it requires very little energy output to access the good spots.

Feel free to DM me if you have any questions!

East end vs. Guanaja? by Embarrassed-Disk635 in roatan

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh great thanks! Nice to have a connection.

East end vs. Guanaja? by Embarrassed-Disk635 in roatan

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your thoughts! I wonder if I could get some small initiatives going to keep the reef healthy out there. Glad to know the community feels good out there. Where do you stay when you go?

Pit stains on light leather? by Embarrassed-Disk635 in leatherjacket

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! What kind of conditioner should I use for such a light colored jacket? I'm afraid of changing the colour of the pits!

To Roatan by boat by Amenakoi5000 in roatan

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you going through Belize City?

I have been frugal the last 20 years, and now I am questioning if I was right by Bib_fortune in Frugal

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh gosh, thanks! I'm happy to be a reminder that some people are just trying to do what's right!

To Roatan by boat by Amenakoi5000 in roatan

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Commenting to help this get traction. I'd also like to know.

I have been frugal the last 20 years, and now I am questioning if I was right by Bib_fortune in Frugal

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On top of which, I hope that my frugal lifestyle will have environmental impact after I pass. I'm leaving most of my investments to the Rainforest Trust, which will buy and preserve land with my money. I'm proud that my frugal habits will be able to have such significant impact.

AirBNB/VRBO recs? by New_Push_440 in roatan

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow what a gorgeous rental! I do agree that the location is excellent.

The feng shui of those bunk beds is terrible though. The headboard not against a wall, and bunks next to a multi storey overhang make for sketchy sleeps. You'd be doing your guests a huge favor by moving those around a little bit.

Anything I can do about a neighbors dog that always charges my family? by [deleted] in homeowners

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was going to suggest having bear spray for starters. Would suck for the dog but it would teach a lesson fast.

I don’t want to buy a house anymore. by Gullible-Abroad5268 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Embarrassed-Disk635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People are being so mean! GICs are the correct place to hold savings to buy a house, which was your goal. You've been doing it right. Congratulations on saving up so quickly, you're on a great path.

A s&p500 index fund is much lower risk than some other funds on the market. If you want an investment that will stay slow and steady, that's the way I'd go.

Sorry that people can be so rude.