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Saturday, September 19, 2009 - #643
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A.L.M.A. (Animal Lover's of Mexico) Humanitaria, AC, will host the
5th annual catch and release fishing tournament this October. Make
your plans early for reservations of rooms, boats and favorite captain
at the beautiful Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort.

When : Oct. 16, 17, 18, 2009

Captain's meeting and registration: Fri. Oct. 16 at 5:00 pm.

Entry fee: $100.00 person ( Does not include boat).
GRAND PRIZE 2009
ENTRY TO 2010 BISBEE'S EAST CAPE OFFSHORE TOURNAMENT

For more details see www.almacares.com  click on Fishing Tournament.

All proceeds benefit local animals. If you are looking for a
great time in a beautiful place this is the tournament for you!
The awards dinner on Sunday Oct. 18, 2009 is open to the public.
Tickets will be available for $25.00 US and include one national
drink, one beer, water or soda.
Raffle, live and silent auction. Come and join us for a great
evening as well as helping the local ALMA Humanitaria, AC continue to
provide much needed services for animals of the East Cape.

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Today, I received a note from Diana Johnson of the Serenidad Hotel in Mulege.
She said they did sustain a lot of damage but they're working hard to get the hotel back in business. They're hoping to have a few rooms open by October 1st. The new kitchen is up and running (they had a fire last May or June).
Most of Mulege is still without phones or internet but the Hotel is able to receive emails.
Email is: hotelserenidad@prodigy.net.mx.  Cheryl bajaponyexpress3@gmail.com

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I keep a California-registered pickup at my house near Los Barriles. I have re-registered it every year since 2005 without a smog check. My method is to submit the registration papers, including the smog test exemption request form (available on line) by mail to the DMV in Sacramento, together with a letter in which I (1) explain that the vehicle is located 1,000 miles south of the border; (2) state that I have no plans to return it to California within the foreseeable future; and (3) promise that if I do ever bring it back to California, I will have it smog tested immediately. Most years, this has been successful on the first attempt. Once, a couple of years ago, I was initially rejected and had to challenge the rejection by writing an even longer letter of explanation, which was accepted. Since then, I have made a point of enclosing copies of the previous year’s correspondence with my application and have (thus far) had no further problems.
Chris Morray-Jones
Casa Metta, Rancho Pescadero

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Courtesy of the BajaWesternOnion.com - via The LaGringos

New Regulations When Traveling With Dogs (courtesy, La Paz Gringos) - from Dhorea Ryon at Baja Dogs There is a new requirement for any dogs coming into Mexico from Canada and the U.S. -- each dog must have a separate document from a vet stating the dog has no worms or parasites. An officer from the Dep't of Agriculture (?) checks these documents when you disembark, so be sure to have them with you when traveling with dogs. - Sheryl , www.bajadogshelplineoflapaz.org/,  Proud Supporter of Baja Dogs, La Paz

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Addition to La Paz Gold Cup Fishing Tournament October 24-27

An added notation to previous email regarding booth space. The Booths are for Thursday, Friday and Sat. for the cost of 2,000 pesos. Sherry Lee at 612-122-8450 or www.lapazgoldcup.com

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Does anyone have an email address or phone number for Dos Amigos dry cleaning in Los Barriles? If they are no longer in business do you have any recommendations? I want to bring in sofa cushions, patio pillows and chair pads to be dry cleaned. Thank you very much. info@cabopulmocasas.com 

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I loaned my copy of "King of the Moon" to someone but I don't remember who. I think I even put my name in the front. If you have it, I'd like it back when you finish. It's my favorite book. You can leave it at the Roadrunner cafe in care of Marcia.
By the way, there's generally always some books in there to borrow.
Thanks
Bob
breadlinebob@hotmail.com

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IRS Discussion - Please keep discussions to FACTS only. Thanks, Cheryl

a. 9/18/09-10:30 AM RMT - I just spoke minute ago with IRS Agent Tammy Oswald, of the Volutnary Disclosure Team resonsible for investigating off shore assests, she informed me categorically that Fideicomisos are NOT subject to IRS Form 3520 and 3520-A reporting rules, unless the property the Fideio is holding generates income as a rental property. Reporting on non-income property is required only at the time of sale, assuming a capital gain has been realized.
Agent Ozwald referred me to quetion #37, found on the "Voluntary Disclosure" link at:
www.irs.gov as an adequate and documentalble response to our questions regarding Fideiocomisos. I told Agent Oswald that there are many Websites for Tax Attorney's, based mainly in Southern Cal, that are using scare tactics on this topic, to generate business at a cost of upwards of $1000.00 a pop to file Forms 3520 and 3520-A, and her response was, and I quote, " Oh, I'm not at all surprised".
My suggestions is, talk to as many IRS Agents at the Voluntary Disclosure Office as possible, before you trust a Tax Attorney who claims to be a specialist on this topic.


b. I contacted my local IRS office and the people there had no clue as to what should be done. They referred me to their 800 number where the person I talked to there also had no clue and said get a professional tax accountant (I thought they were the professionals). I then called the IRS taxpayer advocate office, again explained the problem and this person stuck his neck out and said amend last year's and this year's 1040 by including Schedule B, Part II acknowledging ownership of a foreign trust and file in separate mailings, forms 3520 and 3520A ( these go to Utah) for both years. I have done all that. Now I will probably get a letter from IRS wanting a copy of the fide and when they get that they will send another letter saying My God it's in spanish and will want it translated. In a way I hope all the American fide holders do what I did. There are supposedly 3 million foreigners living in Mexico and lets say 50 percent of those are American and 20 percent of the Americans have fides. The IRS will have 300,000 sets of 3520 and 3520A to review and file. This sounds like a federal stimulus package. In Vietnam we had a word for this type of fiasco FUBAR.

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RIDES FOR PEOPLE AND STUFF AND CARAVANS

A. We are planning on leaving Reno the first week of November, go
through Tecate and get to Los Barriles by the 8th.
Is anyone going around this time so we can caravan?
Michael at mmboughton@sbcglobal.net

WANTED

a. Wanted, Generator 120/220 rkbaja@yahoo.com
Roy Ice
U.S. cell: 509-389-4754
Home cell: 624-129-5116

RESTAURANT NEWS

a. Hola Compadres! Smokey's gladly invites you to see the Mayweather-Marquez fight tonight (Saturday, Sept. 19th). As you know, we've got 6 big ol' flat screens so you'de have to try mighty hard to find a bad seat in our house. We'll also have cold beer on tap flowing like milk & honey. We'll look forward to you finding your backside at Smokey's Grill & Cantina tonight!

Adios, God Bless America and Viva Mexico,
Chris "Smokedoggydogg" Moyers

BAJABIZ - Repeats in TWO weeks

a. AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES
REFRIGERACION GARCIGLIA
for home & cars
repairs, installation, maintenance,
work on washer/dryer, frig, ice maker, freezer, etc...
FREE BIDS,
you can contact us:
airc.services@hotmail.com
cell: 044-624-121-8402
or land line 141-0669.
GEOVANY GARCIGLIA

b. Short and long term parking near San Jose airport. 10.00 dollars
per day to a maximum of 100.00 dollars ( 10 days ). Then the you are
good for up to a month at the 100.00 dollars. Drop off and pick up at
the airport available. When you return your car is washed and the
interior is cleaned and vacuumed. Also, auto service. OIL CANGE, TUNE
UP ETC. Auto air conditioning repair and service. All work 100 %
GUARENTEED. Mex. # 624 110 7244 or US or Canada ( 949 ) 338-8075. Call
anytime for app. Or directions. Thank you. Dominic.

REAL ESTATE - Repeats in TWO weeks

a. Casa San Bartolo is a remodeled Mexican home with 2 bedrooms and a bath on the lower level and another bedroom or office/studio with a nice view of the hills on the second level. It comes furnished including a stove, washing machine, air conditioners, and satellite dish. The garage is detached and stocked with shelves for lots of storage space. The yard is full of mature fruit trees including grapefruit, mango, avocado, guava, and limes. Total lot size 1,104m2. The property is held in a Mexican corporation that was established in 1996 with a very broad charter making it possible to pursue various types of work here legally or simply expediting title transfer.
Price reduced! Now $59,000US
Shown by appointment only.
Pam@HomesandLandofBaja.com
Office 124-8083
Cell 624-177-1358
VOIP 310-494-5700


b. Charming casita in the great Spa Buena Vista neighborhood available for short term rentals. There are openings for the last two weeks in October, all of November and early in December. There is also availability for the last two weeks of January, the last two weeks of March, and all of May. The casita is tastefully furnished with 2 bedrooms, 1 lovely bath, fully equipped kitchen, outside shower, AC, washing machine, TV/DVD player and is 3 blocks from the beach on the beautiful Sea of Cortez. It's available to someone who has good references and will appreciate the Baja lifestyle. Rent, security deposit, cleaning fees and AC utility payments required and will be coordinated with a local property manager in Los Barriles. If you are interested, contact us at betsy_shepard@yahoo.com  for pictures and more information.

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