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Saturday, October 10, 2009 - #653
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Does anyone have a 4 wheeler that they would like to rent long term
as I need to go from Playa Blanco condo to Los Barriles for my job
and am trying not to bring my car down from Idaho. Thank you Mary
Jean
fishinspec@msn.com
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1/3 share of mailbox. Available through Mail Boxes Etc. at Pagos y
Servicos (Roadrunner strip mall). Regular courier service for flat
mail from San Diego to Los Barriles. You use San Diego P.O. address
& your mail is forwarded. Package receipt and other mail service is
available but cost additional. $39 per month divided by 3. Have used
happily for 2 years +.
bajawill@gmail.com
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Dear BPE members - the slower economy of the US is equaling a slower
economy in Los Barriles and people are having a harder time making
ends meet. There is a hard working woman here in town that needs a
laptop computer for her daughter for school. If you have a used
laptop that works, but you don't use anymore, bring it on down. I
will pay to have all your info erased and the computer rebooted with
internet explorer if you don't know how to do it. THANKS!
David Lokey -US 310-494-5700 Baja 624-142-8080
DavidLokey@mac.com
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Gran Baja Sur Internacional. Campeonato Nacional Off Road de Ruta,
los días 16 al 18 de Octubre en Baja California Sur. Route map and
info on this site..
http://www.elpatorojo.com/epr/v2/granbajasurinternacional.php
Robin R. Stewart
www.SantanaIron.net
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Has anyone, very recently, crossed the border at Tijuana? I have
clients coming down and they need to get a tourist visa. Can they
get one at the Mexican Consulate in Edmonton, Canada and avoid
Tijuana? Is the immigration office at Ensenada open again? Thanks
for your help. Pleases reply to
inayank@ix.netcom.com
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Any recommendations where to obtain locally the best products for
stripping, cleaning and re-sealing saltiel tile flooring?
Bajaralph@gmail.com
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$DOLLARS TO PESOS TALK$
a. Our bank, Bancomer,
will only exchange dollars into pesos IF you have an account with
them. They put your dollars into your account and you withdraw what
you need. They will only exchange the equivalent up to 25,000 pesos
and any more after that you will be charged a 2% interest. We used
to exchange our dollars into pesos at the American Express office in
San Jose. We could usually exchange several thousand dollars. I
don't know if they still do this. If anyone knows that American
Express still exchanges dollars into pesos, please let the BPE know.
I would rather deal with them, anyway. Our bank told us that ALL
banks ALL over Mexico are operating under these limitations, but I
do not think this is true. I did hear that some of the banks in La
Paz still exchange your dollars into pesos. . Also, you must know
that IF you do open a bank account anywhere in Mexico, and you go
over $10,000 at any one time, you MUST report this on your American
tax forms. Jim
<stanbaja@yahoo.com
b. Regarding banks
exchanging dollars for pesos. I bank with BBVA/Bancomer and they and
other banks that I know of will not exchange dollars for pesos
unless you have an account with the bank. I do not know if you
need a dollar account or a pesos account but I have a dollar account
with BBVA/Bancomer and if I want to exchange dollars for pesos I
cannot hand over dollars and ask them to give me pesos - I have to
deposit the dollars into my account and then take the dollars out
and ask them to give me pesos. Regarding travelers cheques I do not
know.
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Hello to all of my friends! With my mother's illness, it's been far
too long since I've seen you. I'll be down on Saturday afternoon,
unless snow gets in my way in Colorado. I'll plan to see you at my
office just West of the cemetery in Los Barriles on Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday, October 12th, 14th and 16th from 2:00 to
4:00. No appointment necessary. If you can't make it during these
hours and need special appointment times and I can see you by
appointment at a time that we agree on. Call 141-0368 for special
arrangements. Remember that no appointment is necessary for the
times mentioned, here and it's important to see me during this week.
I'll be back in Colorado the following week. I'll be happy to see
you any time over the weekend after I arrive. Just contact me!
drmary@drmary.net will
reach me by e-mail. If you're interested in checking out my
websites, go to
www.drmarymusic.com or
www.drmary.net or
www.drmaryart.com Absolutely can't wait to see you!
Healthy hugs from Dr. Mary, your chiropractor
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Learn Spanish With Adriana at the Language Center in Los Barriles
(South of Primary School),
and know our RICH HISTORY AND CULTURE.
SPANISH FOR FIRST TIME BEGINNERS:
Join us and learn the basics of Español
SPANISH FOR INTERMEDIATES
Sharpen your communication skills
ADVANCED SPANISH
Learn the nuances of speaking and writing
SCHEDULES:
SPANISH FOR FIRST TIME BEGINNERS:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am
SPANISH FOR INTERMEDIATES:
Wednesday and Friday, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am
SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
ADVANCED SPANISH:
Tuesday and Thursday, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am
COME AND COMMUNICATE WITH MEXICAN PEOPLE IN THEIR OWN LANGUAGE!
CONTACT ADRIANA SANTA ANA: (624) 141-0435
e-mail:
adisanta_1714@hotmail.com
Classes will begin as soon as I have at least 6 people per group
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A.L.M.A. Humanitaria, AC of Los Barriles will hold the 5th annual
fishing tournament this Oct. 16-18, 2009.
This IS the tournament you will won't want to miss!
Grand Prize : Entry into the 2010 Bisbee's East Cape Offshore
Tournament ($1,200 US value)
2nd place : Entry to 2010 Dorado Shoot-out, plus three nights
lodging for two at the beautiful, inclusive Palmas De Cortez Resort
in Los Barriles.
3rd place : 2 nights lodging and 1 day of fishing on a super panga
at Martin Verdugo's Beach Resort.
Largest tuna : One day of fishing on one of Picante Bluewater Fleet
Sportfishing's 31 ft.
Cabo yachts ($1,100 US value)
Largest dorado : One day of fishing on Marlin Masters 35' Bertram
Sportfishing's 35 ft.
Bertram ($950 US value)
Optional jackpots! Prizes for anglers, includes 4 Shimano rods and 3
Penn reels you may be one of the lucky ones!
Entry fee $100 US per person. See www.almacares.com for complete
details.
Entry forms, rules and entry tickets available at East Cape Tackle
in Plaza del Pueblo in Los Barriles.
Be sure to check out their great supply of tackle and tee shirts!
This annual event will be held on Oct. 16, 17 and 18 at the
beautiful Buena Vista Beach Resort. They are offering a special room
discount for the tournament, a room for 2 plus breakfast for $70 per
night, with limited availability. For best choice of rooms, boats
and captains don't delay making reservations.
The awards dinner is open to the public. $25.00 per person includes
Mexican buffet, one national drink and one beer, water or soda. This
event is one of the very nicest offered on the East Cape. Silent and
live auctions and raffle with fabulous prizes.
Dinner tickets available at Buzzards' Bay where they also have a
great burger and the coldest beer in town!
All proceeds benefit local animals! ALMA Humanitaria AC is a Mexican
Non-Profit Corp. founded in 2003. We also have a 501c3 in the US..
Donations are tax deductible. You can donate on line at
www.almacares.com
Our thanks to our wonderful sponsors, supporters, volunteers and
community for making it possible to provide much needed services for
domestic animals of the East Cape region.
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Courtesy of the BajaWesternOnion.com - On the
Pacific Side
a. Horsing Around In
Todos Santos This Weekend! - The annual Cabalgata ride will be
finishing in Todos Santos this Sunday, October 11th. Don Arturo, one
of the organizers is expecting over 100 riders from Baja California
Sur to join the riders departing on Saturday morning from San Pedro
to Puente La Muella. The following morning, the riders will come
through town to the Church to be blessed by the Padre. The riders
will eventually finish up at La Cañada del Diablo to enjoy some of
each others company after the journey.
There is also supposed to be horse racing at our local track on
Saturday and Sunday afternoon, starting at around 4PM. Just past the
line of eucalyptus trees on Hwy 19, headed to La Paz is a road off
to the right, turn there and then at the end of that road, turn
right towards the mountains. After a short distance, the track will
come in to view. Sometimes it is free entry and sometimes there is a
cover charge.
Feel free to e-mail me as I will do my best to stay updated on the
events. - Kaia Thomson,
kaia@mindspring.com , 612-154-5588, Todos Santos
b. First Call For All
Baja Artists - The Artists of Todos Santos, in conjunction with
Visions Gallery at Cafelix Coffee and Kitchen, is issuing an initial
call for entries in the First Annual Small Works Art Show, “A
Holiday Gift of Art”. Any artist who has the necessary legal status
to sell their work in Mexico is invited to enter two or three
dimensional art, photography or sculpture, no larger than 12 inches
in any direction including frame or stand and selling for no more
than $150usd. A fee of just 100 pesos, to help cover the gallery
costs, will allow each artist to enter up to five pieces. There is
no jury and all pieces will be accepted subject to the discretion of
the Artists of Todos Santos.
Artwork will be accepted at Visions Gallery on Sunday November 15
and Monday November 16, 2009 from Noon to 4:00 PM. You will be asked
to fill out a short entry form and verify your legal status to sell
art in Mexico. The Small Works Show “A Holiday Gift of Art” will
open on November 19th and close Sunday, January 3, 2010 giving
tourists and local residents an opportunity to buy affordable,
original art as holiday gifts for family, friends or themselves.
There will be a gala holiday party at the gallery on Thursday,
December 3, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30PM, which will be open to the
public. Participating artists are encouraged to attend.
The Artists of Todos Santos are an informal group of artists whose
objective is to develop and support a visual arts community and
inspire and grow visual arts talent in the Todos Santos community.
For more information about A.R.T.S., and a complete calendar of
upcoming events, please check out our website at
http://todossantosartists.blogspot.com/ . -
Mike Mcallister,
heronsnestbaja@earthlink.net , 215-736-0836 (USA), Todos Santos
c. Help Bring Trader
Joe's To Cabo - Diana Klein did some research and found out that we
only need about 500 requests to get a Trader Joe's in Cabo within 2
yrs. Here are the easy directions to make the online request. The
more requests we make, the sooner it will be here. 1) go to
http://traderjoes.com/static/location_requests_form.aspx
2) Fill out form and put request for store in "Comments" field 3)
Send request by selecting "Send My Inquiry!" button - Kelly Cline,
kelbil2002@yahoo.com ,
Pescadero
d. Yet Another Email Scam
- More criminal activity. In this case, you are urged to visit a
website and click on a link that will download a virus to your
computer:
Taxpayer ID: your.name-00000525084534US
Tax Type: INCOME TAX
Issue: Unreported/Underreported Income (Fraud Application)
Please review your tax statement on Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
website (click on the link below):
review tax statement for taxpayer id: your.name-00000525084534US
Internal Revenue Service
Neither the IRS, nor any other government agency, will ever contact
you in this way. As always, ignore anything you receive by Email
that asks you to fill out a form, download a file or disclose any
personal information. Stay safe online. - Alan,
alan@baja1.com , Todos Santos
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AIRPORT
Looking for a n airport pick up Tuesday Oct. 13. One person with two
bags. Flight arrives U.S. air at 3:17. Please contact
kitemomma@yahoo.com
RIDES FOR PEOPLE AND STUFF
I would like to
share a ride in your vehicle from San Diego (or wherever since I am
flexible) on Oct 30-Nov 1. Will definitely share costs and I’d be
more than happy to do most of the driving. I’ve made this trip about
16 times. Please contact Ina at
inayank@ix.netcom.com ,
or 949 200-7727.
NOT WANTED - Repeats ONCE a week -
Subject to Editing! Also use
www.craigslist.com
For trade 6 mature coco palm trees for 75 cocos ea. You must haul
them. Call Glory at 624-14-10533.
WANTED
RESTAURANT NEWS
Hotel Rancho Leonero
Come and join us on our famous
All you can eat Saturday BBQ ribs night
$15 Dlls Per Person
Reservations please call: 1410216
Gracias, Juliana
BAJABIZ - Repeats in TWO weeks
LONG TERM / SHORT TERM
PARKING NEAR SAN JOSE AIRPORT. 10.00 dollars per day to a maximum
100.00 dollars and then you are good to a month. Transportation to
and from the airport available. 24 HOUR SECURITY. Also, AUTO A/C
REPAIR AND SERVICE. OIL CHANGE, TUNE UP AND GENERAL REPAIRS. All
work 100 % guaranteed. Please call for appointment. Mex. Cell # 624
110 7244. From US or CANADA ( 949 ) 338- 8075.
REAL ESTATE - Repeats in TWO weeks
RENTAL in Spa Buena
Vista, a block from Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort (Spa), Casabelle,
3-bedroom, 3-bath home a minute's walk to the beach. Fenced yard,
landscaped, fruit trees, stick-palapa covered patio, off street
parking, washing machine, everything you need for a relaxing
vacation. Excellent fishing headquarters. By month or week. Call
Bill at (530) 306-1910 or e-mail
wonnorth@pacbell.net
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