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Monday, November 23, 2009 - #684

THIS WEEK.............................

Nov 24 Tue Recycling in Baja Begins!! First recycling day. On the Highway, Pizza parking lot across from
the LB Fountain. 10am-1pm BPE#684 recyclebaja@live.com

Nov 26 Thu Thanksgiving

Nov 27 Fri Side-Walk Sale, Plaza del Pueblo. Baja Beach Company.

Nov 28 Sat BajaHaHa Golf Tournament. We have tee shirts and hoodies! All proceeds go to the
East Cape Guild Scholarship Fund. Margy bajarubio1@hotmail.com BPE#684

Nov 28 Sat Live Music at the Roadrunner Cafe 6pm. Stromboli/burgers/sandwiches. BPE#684

Nov 29 Sun Live Music at the Roadrunner Cafe. Bluegrass and Swing. Regular menu. BPE#684

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a. BAJA HA HA GOLF TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
GIVEN BY THE EAST CAPE GUILD
9 AM SIGN IN AT THE 2ND ARROYO NORTH OF TOWN $15US
for tickets call Margy 142-8014 or Cheryl 141-0308 or e-mail to
bajarubio1@hotmail.com
Join us and play or join the gallery
under the shade of our PACIFICO tent
and watch players compete for the honors and prize.

Our 11th golf tournament and the last fund raiser of the year for
EAST CAPE GUILD
Funds raised go to scholarships for deserving and qualified students
of the East Cape area.
Our goal is to fund each of the qualified students who apply for help
in continuing his or her education.
Cold drinks and Hot Dogs available under the shade and in our
traveling drinks cart as you play.

Buy your Los Barriles Country Club Tee shirt first at the Baja Beach
Company in the Plaza or at the tournament.
Our shirts sell fast so don't miss out. Hoodies jackets are a new
item. Check them out.
Questions? Call Margy 142-8014

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PROPERTY TAXES

a. Paying Property Taxes Online - Hello, can anyone provide the web site address with basic instructions to pay our Buena Vista property taxes on line from California? I paid by credit card for last years and it was quick and easy. The discount for paying this month would be nice.
Thanks for you help. cewsacto1@aol.com

b. It seems there is some bad information being circulated again this time regarding the property taxes for La Paz County. The discount given for November and December is 30% the same as every year. The only difference this year is an additional 2% discount if paid in November. Not 35% as was posted. As usual I’ll pay all of my customers taxes early as long as they have sufficient funds in their account. Regards, Dennis

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As some of you have heard I am starting a swing / ballroom dance group. I have spoken with Pablo and Bob at Tio Pablo’s and they have offered to let us use the restaurant and music one night a week, during the week. The music will be 50’s 60’s & 70’s rock n roll. The reason for this activity is exercise and meeting people. It is OK if you do not drink alcohol. All members of the Baja Singles and any one else single or couples may participate. We can all meet at my house for a couple of sessions to pick up the beat and basic steps before we go out in public. Please respond to my email and I will set up a first meeting, and include what day of the mid week (Tues. Wed. Thurs.) will work for you. Activity period will be 9 pm to 11 pm. Please respond to: tahoeclassiccars@yahoo.com. Thank you, Michael

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does anyone know of a good mechanic for a toyota landcruiser that has an electrical short. we have found the wire with the short just can't find how to fix it...we will need to tow it from cabo pulmo...thank you debbie mamakahunas@hotmail.com

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GET READY....GET SET......BIG SIDE-WALK SALE DAY
IS COMING !! Friday, November 27th in Plaza del Pueblo
Starts at 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Don't Miss This One !
Great Mark Downs on the Side Walks and Store Discounts
too. Kick Off your holiday shopping and Save some Dinero !

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A special thanks to the musical group, "Los Viejos" for playing at Hotel Los Pescadores this past Saturday. A great time was had by all.
Thank you to Tessa, Debbie, Texas, Yvonne and Carol for all your support. All the best!!!!!
Patricia pattimo@vom.com

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I use Skype and it works well. My earphones with 2 jacks do not work at
all. So I bought earphones with USB and works great. Any idea why my
jacks will not work. It is as if they are not even connected to the
earphones. Speaker still comes thru the computer, etc.
Diane Wright wrig@bctonline.com

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Can anyone tell us of a company or reliable person who would be able to haul (for a fee) appliances and or furniture from La Paz or San Jose? We are in the process of furnishing a home and may be buying appliances at approx. 3 different stores in either city. We would like someone to be able to pick them up and deliver to La Ribera.
Thank you. Denise & Gordon Milne
Please email - denisemilne@gmail.com

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NON-PROFITS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

RECYCLING WILL BEGIN TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24! START SAVING THAT TRASH!
The Navarro Recycling truck will be parked on Highway 1 across from the entrance to Los Barriles, next to the pizza parlor, from the hours of 10am to 1pm. Brenda and Moises Navarro will be taking all acceptable recyclables for this 3 hour period. Because they must haul them to different recyclers in San Jose and Cabo San Lucas, this is not a particularly profitable venture for their little company. They are asking for 50 to 75 peso donation per drop-off. Please support their grassroots effort to clean up our environment!
Additional donations to support the start up of this program are welcome. These will be used to encourage the families that cannot afford the fee to join in our recycling efforts.
The Navarros have agreed to make their truck available to our area EVERY OTHER TUESDAY, FROM 10 TO 1PM.
Here is the current list of what is recyclable: (please separate items, and rinse out food)
Plastic:
Soda bottles all colors and sizes
(not tea bottles as NESTE or any other use for tea´s)
Water Bottles (individual) (* I AM CHECKING ON LARGER PLASTIC BOTTLES...WILL POST UPDATE WHEN I RECEIVE IT.)
Not collecting color plastic, neither bags. Looking for a new person.
Paper:
All types for paper
(except napkin and toilet paper)
Glass:
Clear Glass all types. (PLEASE RINSE OUT)
We are not receiving color glass right now.
(no window glass)
Batteries:
Alkaline batteries, Solar batteries and car batteries.
Ink Printer Toners:
HP
Metals:
All kinds of metal and cans
Oil:
Cooking burned oil
Use clothes
Some good ideas that have been suggested: Discuss recycling with your housekeeper/gardener and others in the community that you know. Offer to sponsor their efforts so that they can begin recycling with their families.
Also, we are also looking for 11 special people to act as sponsors so that we can bring this program to the primary school in Los Barriles! There are 11 classes, and sponsorship would allow us to place a collection can(s) in each classroom for recycle items. We envision a contest between the classes to see which class can contribute the most recycle items, with an appropriate prize. The cost of sponsorship is not great; sponsors would be responsible for providing the can(s) for collection, and the drop-off fee every other week for their class' collections. Please email me if you are interested in being a sponsor!

That's it for now; I will post more information as we move forward. Keep saving those recycle materials and keep them out of the landfills!! Let's make Los Barriles an example of what a united community can do....With a little effort, we can make a difference in this beautiful land we love.
Lynn Mirassou recyclebaja@live.com
142-8085

SHARE YOUR ANSWERS

AIRPORT

a. I am looking for a ride from sjd airport on Sunday Nov 29
Arriving 11:37 am with frontier airlines from Denver. Will pay expenses and can go to Costco. My name is Robert and can be contacted at drserafin@yahoo.com or rdserafin@gmail.com Need to go to Los Barriles. Thanks

RIDES FOR PEOPLE, STUFF and CARAVANS

a. I will be traveling back to the Minnesota via San Diego Dec. 9th. I have an empty 20' enclosed trailer if someone needs to have something hauled back. Let me know.
J.Ted Plombon ted@advantageoneins.com Phone- 320-252-6650

WANTED

a. Outdoor directional antenna also cable and usb connectors for local network 624-161-5148

NOT WANTED - You may repeat your ad ONCE a week - Subject to Editing!

a. RCA 21" TRUE FLAT SCREEN T V, DELL 15" COMPUTER MONITOR,
MISC. FISHING GEAR, AND ELECTRIC WEED EATER...CALL 1410607

b. Honda 3000i Generator--
Consul Propane Refrigerator--
EZ Up Shade Tent--
Small Electric Freezer--
All Like New--
tom-nettie@hotmail.com
Also see on Baja Sur Craigslist---

RESTAURANT NEWS and ENTERTAINMENT

a. Live Music! Come for dinner and music at the Roadrunner Cafe in Plaza del Pueblo Saturday the 28th. The band formerly known as "Los Viejos" with Big Jim, Mr Wilson, Righteous Ron, Mahvalous Mike and Big Bad Bob will be playing starting at 6:00 pm. Actually, they are still known as "los Viejos" because all the good names were taken.

Donna will be serving her specialty Stromboli, in a couple of different combinations. If you've never had it, trust me it's great! The Stromboli will be served with a green salad and comes with a glass of wine. There will also be appetizers as well as burgers and sandwiches. Cerveza and national drinks will be available.

THEN on Sunday morning, come in for some honest to goodness bluegrass and a little swing music. Robert and Jeff will be playing guitars and a mandolin and there might be a guest musician or 2. I would sing "My Bonnie" with them but I think I only remember the naughty little boy version. Order off the regular menu, relax and have a nice morning with the Roadrunner crew.

See you this weekend.

BAJABIZ - You may repeat your ad every TWO weeks, please.......no sooner

a. Happy Holidays from the ExotiKite Kiteboarding staff! Come see the new ExotiKite Kiteboarding Store for the perfect gift for your water girl or guy! We have t-shirts, hats, rashguards, harnesses, kites and boards. Or how about a gift voucher for kiteboarding lessons with the most experienced kiteboarding school in town! The store is open everyday from 9am-12pm (located between the 2 arroyos) or just come see us anytime at our school at North Beach. www.exotikite.com

b. Are You Ready for THANKSGIVING DAY COOKING ???
Bakeware, Measuring Cups, Cookie Sheets, Pie Pans and all
manner of Cooking Supplies are available at LA CASA
in Plaza del Pueblo.....We will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving
Day, so check your supplies now and be ready !!!
Open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (except Nov.26th T-Day)

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We now have five restaurants serving incredible Thanksgiving Dinners

a. OTRA VEZ FAMILY INVITES YOU THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26
TO CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING WITH THE TRADITIONAL MENU
AND A LITTLE ITALIAN TOUCH:
-OUR INIMITABLE ITALIAN HOUSE BRUSCHETTA
-WARM PIZZA FOCACCIA AND HOME MADE BREAD
-LARGE SALAD BAR
-ROASTED JUICY TURKEY WITH HOME MADE STUFFING
-TRADITIONAL TURKEY GRAVY
-CRANBERRY ORANGE RELISH
-MASHED POTATOES
-GREEN BEANS AND CARROTS SAUTEE
-FRESH MUSHROOMS MIX IN CREAMY SAUCE
-TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY PIE OR VANILLA ICE CREAM TOPPED WITH KAHLUA
USD 13,95 ADULTS – USD 9.95 CHILDREN'S UNDER 12
SERVED FROM 5:30 PM - RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
CURRENT RESTAURANT MENU ALSO AVAILABLE
TEL.1410249 OR CEL. (044) 624-1602652 CLAUDIA

b. Hotel Buenavista Beach Resort invites you all to celebrate your Thanksgiving dinner at the best restaurant in town. We will have a traditional dinner.
Menu:
Appetizer: Lettuce Roll filled with turkey
Waldorf Salad
Asparagus Cream
Roasted Turkey with Home made stuffing
Dessert: Pumpkin and Macadamia Nut Pie
Dinner includes one glass of wine or one bottle of wine if you are party of four.
$25.00 USD per person. Tax included. Tips not included.
For reservations please call 141-0033 or email felipe@hotelbuenavista.com
Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!!!

c. Tio Pablo's Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet:
ROASTED YOUNG TURKEY
SPECIAL HOME MADE TURKEY STUFFING WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE WITH MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE
MASHED POTATOES WITH HOME MADE TURKEY GRAVY
CANDIED YAMS
WALDORF SALAD
SALAD BAR
HOME MADE PUMPKIN PIE
$12.95
Served from 5 PM on.
All other menu items will also be available.

d. LA TRINIDAD RESTAURANT IN LA RIBERA
THANKSGIVING DINNER MENU
ALL YOU CARE TO EAT BUFFET
SOUP AND SALAD BAR
SLOW ROASTED TURKEY
HONEY GLAZED HAM
TRADITIONAL DRESSING
HOMEMADE MASHED POTATOES WITH A HINT OF HORSERADISH
GIBLET GRAVY,
CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
CORN ON THE COB, GREEN BEANS, CARROT RAISIN SALAD
CRANBERRY SAUCE
FRESH FRUIT SALAD
HOT BREADS
PUMPKIN PIE, APPLE PIE ALA MODE, CHEESECAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES,
VANILLA ICE CREAM, ORANGE SHERBET FOR DESSERT
GLASS OF WINE, OR A MARGARITA INCLUDED
$ 25 per person, kids under 12 are FREE!
RESERVATIONS PLEASE, WE WILL START SERVING AT FIVE THIRTY
CELL # 624 158 9837 or email mandt@prodigy.net.mx

e. SOLOMON'S LANDING RESTAURANT - EAST CAPE
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with us at Solomon's landing
Located next door to Hotel Palmas De Cortez
Thursday, November 26th
5:00PM to 10:00PM
1st course-
Choice of:
*CLAM CHOWDER
*SOLOMON'S LANDING HOUSE SALAD
2nd course-
*HOMEMADE FRIED CHOPPED GARLIC POMODORE BREAD
3rd course-
*FRESH ROASTED JUICY TURKEY, WITH OUR VERY ELEGANT GRAVY
*OUR FAMOUS STUFFING FILLED W/MUSHROOMS, CELERY ONIONS & SPECIAL SPICES
*HOMEMADE CANDIED YAMS BAKED ALL DAY COVERED IN CARAMEL & PECANS
*FRESH GREEN BEANS W/SLICES OF ONIONS SAUTÉED IN OLIVE OIL
*HOMEMADE FRESH GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
4th course-
*APPLE PIE AL A MODE OR
*PUMPKIN PIE WITH WHIPPED CREAM
*COFFEE OR TEA
$25.00 USD PER PERSON, TAX & TIP NOT INCLUDED
Limited seating - Reservations Helpful
Phone 1410839