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Sunday, August 23, 2009 - #626
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San Bartolo Fiesta Tradicionales
21 22 23 y 24..Agosto...Coronacion de la Reyna BRISA 1era, Baile con
los grupos musicales, 3 Generacion y Los Planenos, Carreras de
caballos domingo 23 4:00, Peleas de gallos sabado 22 5:00, torneo de
futbal lunes 24, Paseo del Santo Lunes 24 , Concurso de la Iguana
mas Grande.
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We all would love to hear about crossings going south. Please share
your stories on the BPE.
Thanks, Cheryl
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Anybody have, or know of, a 16' - 26' sailboat for rent in the
vicinity of Los Barriles for all, or part of, August 24 -29. Please
contact
birdinparadise@ymail.com
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Can someone guide me to a music store close to Los Barriles where I
could buy a good but not overly expensive acoustical guitar. Please
contact Doug at
7barX@wildblue.net
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INTERNET/CELL PHONES/ LAPTOPS IN BAJA
A. I use AT&T with my laptop and it works
great! Expensive, but it works very good. I have a friend that tried
verizon in June when we were down and it didn't work.
J.Ted Plombon
B. The AT&T cell wireless internet card
will work in Mexico. A caller to one of the tech shows I listen to
used the AT&T card to download a movie for his young son in Cabo.
When the monthly bill arrived, the cost of the download was over
$70,000. Yes, that's correct. Before you use any cell wireless cards
or connections (IPhones included) make sure you have signed up for
the international data rate. That is an extra charge that you might
compare to the Telcel charge. The ATT service is "Edge" not 3G.
Speed is double dial-up speed, hardly broadband. The Verizon Cards
use CDMA technology which may not service the Los Barriles area.
Mexico (Telcel and Telefonica Moviestar) uses GSM technology while
Sprint (new to our area) uses CDMA
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Courtesy of the BajaWesternOnion.com - On the Pacific Side
Save This Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009 - Dancing With the
Stars! Dust off your dancing shoes and pull out your movie star
clothes! Come and join us for a festive evening dancing under the
splendid, Todos Santos night sky at the charming pool garden at
Hotelito. Delicious food, open bar, and music from decades past. All
proceeds go to the Todos Santos Film Festival. Watch the Onion for
further information. -
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CALIFORNIA CAR REGISTRATION
A.. (1) CA cars left in Baja for an
extended time can be registered in CA as inoperable
This will work to get away from CA insurance, but your vehicle will
not be legal in Baja.
Your vehicle must have current registration and license plate
sticker to be legal and for this you
will need insurance.
B. If you register non-op you will no
longer receive a sticker the next year. You will have to go through
the hoops again with the "Statement of Facts" document. Tis best to
just pay minimal US insurance and drive legally in Mex. I have been
this route. They are checking regularly.
C. But, how can you get your
sticker?????Please post in the BPE Thank you, Mengia
D. If your California car registration
status is changed to inoperable, then you can not get current tags,
then you can not get insurance, then you are basically screwed.
E. For CA vehicle registration I have
successfully used the Affidavit of Non-use (Reg 5090). Since the
vehicle is located in Mexico (further than the border states) and is
NOT used on any streets in the USA, I fill out the pdf form 5090,
submit the form then drop the insurance. Before you renew the
plates, you need to re-insure the vehicle for 30 days, then drop the
insurance after completing the Reg 5090 for the new year. Make sure
you complete and fax the form before you drop the insurance. The
advantage of Non-use over Non-op is that you can get the current
sticker for the plates. As always, some local CA DMV's do not know
all the rules. I have always had success calling the Sacramento Hq.
(We use 21st Century Car Insurance. They allow
us to suspend our policy (dormant status when in Mexico) thus
allowing us to make a simple phone call to reinstate the insurance
if we are going back into the US. Ask if your insurance carrier will
do this. Cheryl)
F. (1) cars left in Baja for an extended
time can be registered in CA as inoperable. This gets around the
smog check and the insurance
You also won’t get a reg tag for the year and if you drive the car
you can be ticketed
Thank you, Ron Nelson
ron@magicofthemoon.com
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WHAT IS THE ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF LIQUOR ALLOWED TO BE BROUGHT INTO
MEXICO VIA VEHICLE?
I HAVE HEARD OF A DUTY FREE SHOP AT THE BORDER ONE CAN PURCHASE
LIQUOR AND BRING IT IN. IS THERE A LIMIT AS TO HOW MUCH CAN BE
BROUGHT IN THROUGH DUTY FREE ?
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE, JAMES H
(Great question.........please share the
answer on the BPE. Thanks, Cheryl)
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TESTIMONIAL: I HAVE STAYED AT HOTEL ANGRA AND IT'S THE NEWEST AND
NICEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL WITH RATES BETTER THAN THE OTHER BIG HOTELS,
INCLUDING THE OLD LA PINTA.
THE ROOMS ARE SUPER SPACIOUS AND EXTREMELY CLEAN ( BRAND NEW ) WITH
KING SIZE BEDS, SATELLITE TV'S, WIFI, AND THE MOST WONDERFUL AND
ACCOMMODATING ENGLISH SPEAKING HOSTS. LARGE SECURED PARKING AND A
COFFEE SHOP. THE LOCATION IS VERY QUIET AS WELL.
A DEFINITE 10 ++ OVERALL, THERE IS NO COMPARISON !
( A ) LEFT TURN ONTO IGNACIO ALLENDE, ONE BLOCK BEFORE THE PEMEX AND
AFTER EL NIDO ( NOW DOMINICS )
( B ) RIGHT ONE BLOCK ONTO BENITO JUAREZ
APPX. 100 YARDS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STREET. TWO STORY WITH DOME
AND ARCHED ENTRYWAY. NO VERY HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES DUE TO ARCHED
ENTRY
Phone: 6131351172
ana.carranza@hotelangra.com
www.hotelangra.com
www.hotelangra.com ,
6131351172, Loreto
JAMES H
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AIRPORT
(1) Need ride to SJD airport on the 31st of
this month. Will pay gas. Need to be there by noon.
cell 044-624-141-7516
cabolink@yahoo.com
NOT WANTED
(1) Honda EU2000i generator, purchased new
in 2007, very low hours, lightweight, very quiet, suitable for
powering refrigerators, ac units, tv's, etc. Link to photo in
CraigList http://bajasur.en.craigslist.com.mx/for/1333422010.html .
Call 01-612-171 2205 or
janningk@gmail.com.
(2) I have some unneeded Brother print
cartridges for a song. Two sizes - LC21 1 set of colors & 2 large
black cartidges; LC31 1 set of colors, 3 blacks & an extra cyan.
janningk@gmail.com
(3) Large rustica-style office desk with
glass top and chair. Dimensions: 63.5 x 40.5 inches, it's 32.5
inches tall. Very good condition. Located in Todos Santos. Link to
photo http://bajasur.en.craigslist.com.mx/fuo/1333452357.html .
Contact Janning at 612 171 2205 or
janningk@gmail.com
Our
vacation rental home in Baja:
http://www.vrbo.com/156027
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