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Thursday, September 17, 2009 - #642
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I just received my 2010 stickers in the mail for my Mexico SUV,
California plates. A smog certificate was required, but I did not
send one. Instead, I sent the required form, California 256
available on-line, together with copies of both Mexico and American
insurance. I explained that the vehicle was over 1000 miles from the
border, was not likely to return to California and would be
immediately smogged should it be returned. I also gave them a copy
of my utility bill showing a Los Barriles address in our name. I did
not send a picture of the car being obviously in Mexico, as I did it
from the states, but that sounds like a good idea. I mailed the
whole works to DMV in Sacramento. Others have had mixed luck at
local offices. It seems the Mexico exception to the out-of-state
exemption is, by DMV regulation, intended to apply to border towns.
Buena Suerte. A good website:
http://www.jimandellie.com/todos-santos/renewing-california-registration-in-baja-and-avoiding-the-smog-check/
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The third annual LA Paz Gold CUP Fishing Tournament
Taking place Sept. 24-27 with fishing days Sept. 25th and 26th
followed by a Gala Dinner on the 27th. With the winning prizes in
the millions of pesos, a huge crowd is expected at Municipal Pier
where the Fishermen come in each day. Booth sites for artist and
crafts and other items are available by contacting Stephanie
Albanese at 612 169-8195 or Sherry Lee at 612-122-8450 right away as
they go fast. The booth space on the pier is $2000 pesos. Also we
are looking for donations for our Gala Dinner Auction with the
proceeds going to many worthy causes including Los Nnos y Ninas La
Paz. You can see our website for the tournament at
www.lapazgoldcup.com
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It looks like I have a house guest. Smallish cat, undetermined sex
perhaps female as my male hasn't started fight as yet. All black,
longer coat with green eyes
and starving! When I first saw her a week or so ago she looked
better. Clearly belonged to someone, purred when fed and quite
friendly. If no one claims her in few days I need to look to adopt
her out. She will be a great pet for some one! Gaar cell: 624 16
15148 or
gwedmd7360@earthlink.net
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Art Classes at Isuakara Open Studio located at La Casa de Vos
Starting Nov. 17th
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
10:00 until 2:00 p.m.
Contact Xochitl Rivera email
xochitl.rg@gmail.com or Sara de La Vos at Galeria Los
Angeles, email
saradelavos@gmail.com regarding details.
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Burglaries
a. We had a break in at
our vacant vacation rental home behind Barrilito's restaurant, Casa
Huespedes. They broke into two rooms taking a small TV and VCR, a
microwave oven, a blender, one bicycle, two 25 gallon propane tanks,
and a few other items. The Police have been very nice to us and are
putting an effort into keeping an eye on the neighborhood. If you
have any info concerning any odd vehicles in that area this past
week please email me. Thank you.
Ken and Maya Eberhard
kene3@mac.com (Received
11:45am 9/16/09)
b. Just returned from
airport to find we had been hit left 9:30 returned 1:00 lost
gen,telescope ,TV, sony camera, compressor, dual dish receiver HD
Called cops they just left.
Roy Ice, location: From Marie's Restaurant to cemetery gate take
right first house on right Casa Hielo.
U.S. cell: 509-389-4754
Home cell: 624-129-5116 (Dated 9/16/09)
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American Airlines, LAX to Cabo. $254 including tax. Book by 9/22/09.
Travel good through 11/17/09. TravelZoo.com had a lot of great
deals. Cheryl
http://airfare.travelzoo.com/international-airfare/653703?ptl=done&rating=&tppct=
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It’s good to hear the roads are in good shape. What I haven’t read
is how the new border procedures are affecting people when they
cross into Baja. Are they searching more cars now? Is it still green
light-red light? (unsigned)
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He is a 20 month old deer chihuahua. He has short black fur with
white markings. He's neutered, housebroken and UTD on all of his
shots. Harley is very sweet and likes to cuddle, but also has enough
energy to run with the big dogs! He comes with a crate that he
absolutely loves to curl up in.
Here is a link to see pictures
http://bajasur.en.craigslist.com.mx/for/1378322071.html
contact me via email at
lyaminka@yahoo.com
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IRS
a. At 10 AM today, myself
and my buddy Pete, met with IRS Criminal Investigator Cris Wajda in
Reno Nv. Neither Pete nor I have a Mex. Bank account and we both
have homes in lower Baja. Neither of us used our houses to generate
income. Cris was very helpful and honest. He informed us that we
need not do anything…..nothing. He also said that if you have a bank
account or have made money in Mexico that you need to file form TDF
90-22.1. He also said that there is plenty of confusion within all
the IRS offices. Yesterday I called this Don Nelson, Attorney from
Dana Point and his office informed me that I needed to fill out and
file form 3520, 3520a, and get a Federal I.D. # for my Fideio. His
office would do all of this for me for $900.00. This program is only
concerned with those who made $, or have a Mex. Bank account.
Michael
b. Dear Agent Arlette
Lee: Thank you for helping us in Baja California Sur, Mexico. I
understand Form TDF 90.22.1 is only to be used if foreign bank
accounts or financial accounts aggregate value at any time during a
year exceeded $10,000. This includes signature authority.
You also said you are awaiting clarification from headquarters if
one owns a home in Mexico under a fideocomiso trust if Form3520-A
needs to be filed. Definitely you said the form TDF 90.22.1 should
not be used to disclose or file for a fideocomiso.
We are all anxiously awaiting the IRS decision as our filing
deadline is 9-23-09 under the Voluntary Disclosure Q and A.
Would you please reply directly to bajaponyexpress3@gmail.com
<http://us.mc516.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=bajaponyexpress3@gmail.com>
, myself and others in Cc: above. Baja Pony Express (BPE) is a
wonderful email newsletter for our community. This is a widely read
email newsletter where we are able to post general information, ask
for airport rides,etc and I and others recently found the posting
re: IRS FormTDF 90.22.1 and property ownership in Mexico. Would
please expand ASAP on this form, or give the IRS references before
too many of us file incorrectly.
Then when you have the IRS decision on filing requirements for
fideocomiso trusts in Mexico also send that to BPE, etc. (unsigned)
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Announcement from Char Wenger Amerimed Clinic / East Cape
Community Urgent Care Clinic, AC
A few weeks ago I sponsored a focus group with International
Community Foundation, who has
affiliation with AARP one of Medicares largest supplemental
programs. They are researching the benefits
of retiring abroad and would like additional feedback from our
community to assist in this research study.
If you would please read the following letter and show support by
taking the extra time
to fill out the questionnaire link below in hopes of pushing the
Medicare coverage outside the US.
>
> "I wanted to thank you again for participating in the focus groups
for the
> International Community Foundation and our “Retiring Responsibly
Abroad”
> initiative. We are very grateful for your openness to sharing your
> insights, your stories, and your challenges. Ashley Grand has
written up
> her notes from those meetings and Richard and I are integrating
them into
> our report series right now.
>
>
; As Ashley shared with you, ICF is also conducting an online survey
to reach
> out to others that were not able to participate in the focus
groups or are
> only in Mexico part-time. We have already had over 100
respondents, but we
> need many more to make this survey statistically significant. We
would
> very much appreciate it if you could forward the survey link to
others in
> your community that may not have had the chance to give us their
thoughts on
> retirement in Mexico. And of course, feel free to respond yourself
if you
> have not already done so! This survey is open to anyone who
considers
> themselves retired and lives in a Mexican coastal community
part-time or
> full-time."
>
> Here is the link:
>
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=uYzpSnz0rLrjaDRXKYZOCg_3d_3d
> > It should take about 15 minutes to answer all the questions.
Please let me > know if you have any questions or comments for us! I
thank you in advance > for your help. > > Best regards, > > Anne
McEnany > Senior Advisor, Retiring Responsibly Abroad Initiative >
International Community Foundation > 619-206-9342 (cell) >
http://www.icfdn.org
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AIRPORT
a. Need ride to airport from Spa Buena Vista, Friday October 30th -
1 person, 11:10 am American Airlines flight - gas contribution or
happy to share taxi/shuttle.
jqcc@sbcglobal.net
WANTED
a. Looking for
information regarding where to rent mountain bikes and kayaks for
December and January. Also if anyone has suggestions regarding
hiking in the area - be it publications or personal experience,
would be appreciated. Please email Fawn at
fmseminoff@hotmail.com.
Thanks
b. TOW BAR FOR V.W.
BEETLE - I have to tow a V.W.Beetle and need a Tow Bar so if you
have one and want to get rid of it / sell it please email me at
markalbertemail@yahoo.com
- thanks
RESTAURANT NEWS
a. REMEMBER THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 7:30 P.M. AT BUZZARDS BAY
CANTINA, the unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. will make his celebrated
return to the ring for his 12-round welterweight showdown against
Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Mayweather, is a
six-time world champion in five weight classes. Marquez, a five-time
world champion in three weight classes, figures to throw his name
into the pound-for-pound debate. He's already considered "Numero
Uno" in his native Mexico and vows to show Mayweather why he's so
highly regarded.
See it at Buzzards Bay Cantina, were we will have appetizers and
buckets of Coronas or Pacifico on special. Don’t forget Friday is
Lady’s Night and Saturdays Karaoke & Dancing. As always, the COLDEST
BEER and BEST HAMBURGERS in Baja! Cheers! Harry & Penny
BAJABIZ - Repeats in TWO weeks
a. - Official
Translations -
My name is Paulina Aguilar and many of you might already know me
since I lived in LB for more than 10 years. I used to teach Spanish
to foreigners, but I am also a LICENSED TRANSLATOR. I am licensed
and qualified by the Mexican government to translate ANY and ALL
types of documents. Licensing is essential in Mexico because any
written document that might ever need legal consideration MUST be in
Spanish and if that document has been translated, it MUST bear the
government seal of the translator. Anything less may not receive
legal consideration.
You can send your documents to me at
spbaja@hotmail.com or
globaltmex@gmail.com.
My cost is $20 USD per page (legal size paper) and $15 USD per page
(letter size paper) and I guarantee my work to be 100% accurate. So
if you ever need documents to be translated, or need assistance with
documents written in Spanish, don’t hesitate to contact me!
b. I would like to
recommend the veterinary clinic in Las Cuevas. My husband and I took
our two dogs there to have them spayed. Emanuel and Gretal (a
husband and wife veterinary team) speak very good English. The
clinic was clean. The price was very reasonable and they are
available 24 hours a day 7 days a week if you have an
emergency(which for down here is really a BIG plus) Just call them
and they will meet you at the clinic anytime of day or night. Their
phone number is 624-129-5640 (a cell number). They are located just
south of Las Cuevas by the old concrete block factory on the west
side of the road. Lets give these new vets our business so that they
will continue to stay in our area. Debbie Taylor 141-0803
c. EAST CAPE LEGAL
SERVICES, GARDENIA DURAN GONZALEZ, ATTORNEY AT LAW, SPECIALIZING IN
BILL PAYING, FIDEICOMISOS, CONTRACTS, FM-3, FM-2, CITIZENSHIP,
PROFEPA PENALTIES, NOTARY TRANSACTIONS, ACCOUNTING, PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT, OFFICIAL TRANSLATOR AND ANY OTHER LEGAL SERVICES
AVAILABLE. OFFICE LOCATED UP THE STREET FROM BARRILITOS RESTAURANT.
PHONE #(624)141-0805 OR 141-0545. EAST CAPE LEGAL SERVICES NOW HAS
AN OFFICE IN LA RIBERA, IN THE PLAZA RIVIERA BY THE RESTAURANT LA
CURVA. TELEPHONE #(624) 130-0015. E-MAIL GARDENIA AT
gardeniaduran@hotmail.com
OR SIBONEY ORTEGA CASTRO AT
siboneyc@hotmail.com (LA RIBERA). CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE AT
www.eastcapelegal.law.officelive.com ENGLISH SPOKEN
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CALENDAR
Sep 19 Sat Buzzard's Bay Cantina. Boxing Mayweather vs Marquez
Sep 24 Thu September 24, 25, 26 & 27. Third annual
La Paz Gold Cup Fishing
25 Tournament at
the Municipal Pier. See BPE#641
26 Go to:
www.lapazgoldcup.com
27
Oct 16 Fri A.L.M.A. Catch & Release Fishing
Tournament Hotel Buena Vista Beach
18 Sat Resort. For info
go to:
www.almacares@hotmail.com
19 Sun
Oct 25 Sun "Festival de Las Minas" El Rosario,
located north-west of El Triunfo
off Highway#1. Admission $100ps
Nov 14 Sat Monte Carlo Night
Nov 14 Sat UVERDE Grade CleanUp in Los Barriles,
9am-12pm. UVERDE will haul away all
all collected litter. Email
lacasadevos@prodigy.net.mx
Nov 14 Sat UVERDE Rummage Sale 9am-12pm. Location
to be defined.
Email:
lacasadevos@prodigy.net.mx
Apr 22 Thu UVERDE & Rotary "Earth Day" celebration
Info: lacasadevos@prodigy.net.mx
May 1 Sat UVERDE Rummage sale (am) Info:
lacasadevos@prodigy.net.mx
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EVENTS THAT OCCUR WEEKLY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Art Classes by Xochitl Rivera at Isuakata
Open Studio located at La Casa de Vos
Classes start Nov.17th, 10am-2pm. Contact
Sara at:
saradelavos@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY
Art Classes by Xochitl Rivera at Isuakata
Open Studio located at La Casa de Vos
Classes start Nov.17th, 10am-2pm. Contact
Sara at:
saradelavos@gmail.com
THURSDAY
Art Classes by Xochitl Rivera at Isuakata
Open Studio located at La Casa de Vos
Classes start Nov.17th, 10am-2pm. Contact
Sara at:
saradelavos@gmail.com
FRIDAY
Art Classes by Xochitl Rivera at Isuakata
Open Studio located at La Casa de Vos
Classes start Nov.17th, 10am-2pm. Contact
Sara at:
saradelavos@gmail.com
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
November 2009-2010 – UVERDE Clean up Los Barriles. First Monday of
Every Month 8am - 9am. Each business owner or individual who kindly
adopts an area is responsible for hauling away collected litter.
Info:
lacasadevos@prodigy.net.mx
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