……..well actually triple negative update!!!
The offers on our home tumbled one after the another last evening. We never even got to see them on paper. Needless to say we were and still are in shock.
Then this morning we received a phone call from our partners at the compound on the Isla. Genie had been checking on getting weeds removed and the site freshened up as we usually do. I can’t even say long story short because there is no story. Simply a no longer renting the site out. No notice. What 😡 How can you do that to us 😥
Colin’s phone started to ping with messages from our wonderful Mexican neighbor ( the one who just had the baby boy before we left in June ) , Humberto, with suggestions that things were not right with our site. Then the handyman, Jesus, sent Colin a note saying that there was no electricity now and that they were doing renovations on the property and it was no longer for RV rental. So while still trying to understand why we received no offers on the house yesterday we now suddenly ( with no notice ) have no place to park our home on wheels on the Isla. Isla de la Piedra where we have wintered since the fall of 2009.
We were and still are speechless.
Colin and I have been working all day (other than his first session with the new therapist). Stress is not good for a stroke and I am so sad to say that Colin has been rendered speechless a few times today. He literally could not talk. I am in tears relating this to you.
We saw a photo where part of Genie & Joe’s patio has been removed. However it appears from the following architectural rendering that our palapas will be not be there for much longer.
Apparently today they started doing the brick work for the swimming pool. And the rocks have all been moved around to create the drop to the ocean with space for the pool.
So with that, the third hit to our solar plexus today, we are shattered.
We created our wee private RV Park back in October of 2023.
It was a ton or work but it happened. Digging trenches in the yard for sewer pipes. Why oh why are they destroying our paradise?
It only took a few hours this morning to pick up the pieces and now the search is on to first and most importantly to find us a new home on the Isla for the winter. Yes we know the most obvious choice but it won’t be water front. Dreaming of being on the ocean after leaving the Isla in June is what has kept us going this past months. I feel so badly for us both, but especially for Colin as he needs the inspiration.
Special friends whom we will gather with again somewhere this winter. I hope.
Our new RV with finished palapas and wind screens for both sites.
Then we realized that we have to save our close to 40 -50 plants. We need to move them somewhere. And pretty much right away before they are destroyed. Oh and then why not save our imported from the US, 50 AMP plugs and other things. Then what to do with our custom expensive palapa and the wind break that Colin created. We called Alex our palapa builder and told him to take what he could save and use it elsewhere. It was no good to us.
What I am going to really miss is my ‘special seating area’ that Colin created for me to watch the sunset. I still have not written the post about it all. But within days of his completing the project he had his stroke. Now our unique area will never be used by us but hopefully by others.
It appears that we will be going to the Isla tomorrow afternoon, after physio. Maybe check out a few locations for the RV and say adios to the compound. I want my sign back 🙁
It truly was paradise.
You better go talk to Juanita again
Maybe they can move that old 5th wheel out
Your palapa may fit in there
Life sure does keep you busy
go up to Cerritos RV and talk to the people. things change up there all the time. it is on the ocean, has a pool, by restaurants. during winter very busy with didi, uber and bus. it is worth the try. Also Las Jaibas is kept up better in the winter when the RVers come back. Cannot believe the heat you have had there this summer. Makes Vegas feel cool. I will email you in a couple of days.
I truly don’t have the words. You’ve endured so much in such a short time, and it’s heartbreaking.
I just hope with all my heart that you find a place to call home for the winter—a space with an ocean view, filled with peace, comfort, and moments of happiness.
You both deserve that and so much more.
We’ve never met, but I’ve been a follower for some years. My heart goes out to you and Colin. No one, but no one, should have to endure this kind of upheaval, chaos and disappointment! I hope that you can find someplace even better and soon.
Like the others have said Contessa, I just have no words. This does seem entirely unfair. I’m so worried about you and Colin. Please take care of yourselves.
I am so sorry. What a devastating set of blows on top of all that you have endured already. Wishing you all the best as you begin your search for new digs. Fingers crossed that something happens, and it will be something waterfront, with your beautiful sunset views- if anyone deserves that, you and Colin do!!
I had to read your write up twice! It’s unbelievable and 3 strikes in a row!. I’m sorry to hear that your home in Kelowna has not sold. Especially after reducing the price. Hopefully it will sell in the near future.
As far as the Isla goes, very sad to hear you losing your spot, especially after all the time, money and effort you two put into making it your home. However, I believe you guys will find omething good soon. There are so many beautiful places in Mexico that one could call home. Albeit, I know you want to stay on the Isla or on mainland Mazatlan. I wish you the best.
Try to take time to breath and relax as best you can. Its a terrible amount of stress on you guys. Hoping Colin is progressing in his health recovery.
See you both in November.
So sorry to hear all the issues you two are enduring. Our hearts go out to you and Collin.
You can never be to secure in Mexico. In all the years I have traveled I have seen properties taken from non citizens and even Mexican citizens. Things can change over night. My advice to you, like the poster mentioned above, try Cerritos we were there last winter and there were a couple sites available.It will keep you closer to your therapist and Doctors.
Hoping the best and that all this will work out for you guys!
At one point you considered Lake Chapala area for your summer home because of great cool weather. From personal experience, the area is also great in the winter. A bonus is Guadalajara nearby is the heart of Mexico’s medical community. An option!
Shattering!
There’s always Lo de Marcos. Lovely small town with nice rv parks.