Are there any head cleaners in Belize?

Sifting through the stuff left behind from the previous owner, I came across a VCR along with some good movies that I would like to watch and would make a nice selection for visitors. My next challenge was to hook up the VCR. Problem…the TV is new and has no way of connecting with the obsolete VCR. I searched the cabanas and found a small, old, TV that has the proper hook up. I thought my obstacle was overcome as I settled in for an evening of putting my feet up and escaping into a movie. However, the picture was very snowy and it actually said, I may need to clean the head. Well, that would make sense, as things have been sitting a very long time here.  Where would I get a head cleaner in Placencia? I had not come across one during my exploration of Rubbermaid containers, cupboards and storage bins.

On one of my missions into the village I decided to drop into Leslie Tech Services, located on the main and only street that meanders through Placencia to the end of the point. I spoke with Ycela and told him of my need for a VCR head cleaner. He looked at me and smiled.

“No mame, we don’t have any” and then a shy giggle.

 “I know, obsolete!”

“Yes, yes ,but I will check for you in Belize City as I am going there this weekend.”

 I thanked him and said I would check back in a couple of days. When I came back, he just looked at me, smiled, and shook his head and explained he wasn’t able to get to Belize City, but he checked in Belmopan, the country’s capital, with a cousin, and could not locate one. However, he has a friend who drives the bus to Belize City, and he will check when he is there. 

I can’t believe the service!  He may not find one but they are looking all over the country for one. Ycela says, they will find one with a shy smile. Perhaps it is the challenge.  How cool is that to have people go the extra mile(s) to assist you.

So now I am on a quest.  Are there any head cleaners in Belize?  If any of my Orange Walk Town friends  in northern Belize are reading this, perhaps you could participate in my silly quest.  “How far will I have to go to find a head cleaner?”

I will let you know how it turns out.