Golf Course Phase III
Hola Amigos,
Just figured it was time to get out there and write a little on what has been happening the last week...
Iguana rented the D-5 bulldozer / tractor so our Shaper, William, could complete the rough shaping of holes 8 & 9 and also the newest area the Practice Range and Equestrian Area. Yes, Iguana is expanding in Phase III to add one more hole, another practice range and equestrian area. When Niels was asked why the additional hole was needed, he responded, "I needed the golf course to have more fluidity. It was a nice 9 holes, but the area between holes 9 and 1 was too distant. Now one can play 18 holes repeating some holes from different Tee's and one hole gets to change from a challenging par 3 now to a monstrous par 4!" When the golf course superintendent, Jose, was asked of this change, he simply chuckled and said, "Many of us developing the course already felt challenged by the course and now we are afraid of getting out our clubs certainly raising our handicap. We will just stick to managing and developing at Iguana." Once the newest section is approved and plotted out on the map, we will post a new plan for you all to see.
Permits for Villa Rio Dulce condominiums have been turned in and we are told it is a matter of a week or so for approval. Here are the latest 3-D drawings!
Wild life keeps coming! When I started writing this today Luis came into the office and said, "Are you busy?" I was wondering what is it this time, when he further explained that I needed to break out the camera.... This magnificent sea turtle came ashore to lay her eggs. Luis continued, "We have to keep a watchful eye out for her! One of the guys down the beach is watching and waiting. Later we will remove the eggs and burry them where no one will find them! These eggs have a chance!" I could not agree more...Good thinking Luis.
By the way, surf is looking good....just look at the wave behind Selina the Sea Turtle. Steve says, "At least we know she is a girl!"
A Happy New Years for 2006
Dear Iguana Family Members,
We wanted to take the time to send everyone a Happy New Years for 2006 and wish you all a prosperous one too!
While you were probably enjoying the holidays with friends and loved ones, well, lets just say we were here with ours too. We had a wonderful employee Christmas Party at the "Old Beach Club House." We served over 120 friends and watch them dance until the sun went down. While the DJ was a little short on varying his music, we all managed to sneak in a dance or two with our friends and colleagues. This one will truly go down in my fond memory bank!
After the Christmas holiday came time to prep for the New Years Celebration between friends, neighbors, owner, employees, family, and all of which are loved ones. The girls, Isabella, Melanie, and Ariana put on a special New Years Eve performance for all ages. There was such an applause that an encore was demanded and one was gladly granted. I am proud off all three!
Later on we headed down the beach for a spectacular fireworks display. Back to the clubhouse for some more dancing and I was taken back by the moves Stoooie's mom showed me...
Ruth, I hold next years gala the right to have the first dance with you! Thank You!
After all the holidays, it was time to get back to work. Everyone was packed up and ready to head home, but wait Vladimir came running up to the van as the kids were getting in, “There is something the kids needed to see in the pool!” he exclaimed. "Get the camera," Jose shouted. Vladimir jumped in the pool, clothes and all, and pushed the sea turtle out. The kids were so excited to help get this lost sea turtle back on track. Humberto strolled over to tell me that this turtle must have had her bell rung as last night she took a dip in the pool and he had to assist her in getting out. Later, I am told the chatter on the morning shuttle heading back to Costa Rica was quite an emotional one with all that happened at Iguana. The girls gave each other hugs and did not want to let each other go.
This week in Iguana…
The wireless Internet tower was moved to improve signal throughout the property. More repeater towers were installed, but are now awaiting electrical hook up so signal should cover the entire project!
The Exotic Papaya that was seeded has sprung to life and the plants are now two to four inches tall. “Every single bag sprouted!” Marcos tells me with pride. I had to go take a picture for you to see it for yourself.
Last night on our way into the project I spot what appears to be a wild little bobcat, but my eyes can’t be certain, never the less we spring into a conversation on wild cats seen here. No one really believes me. When we get back to the house in our usual chat session one of our new guests asks me, “Ulrik, why so much now on vegetation trees, don’t you already have enough wooded tress?” I tell him the ministry of forestry informed us in a study that we have done plenty of planting but now recommended fruit and vegetation trees, to attract even more wild life. Boy, did I get an approval on that budget from the bosses fast! Anyway, spend a few nights out here at Iguana and I can assure you will see many things you will not see back in New York or if you are a New Yorker living in Florida. We will be glad to entertain and show you a warm Hacienda Iguana welcome.
