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Thursday, February 4, 2010 - #744

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Why the sticker ad at the bottom?  This is my son-in-law's business and he has spent an extraordinary number of hours with me (at all hours of the night) teaching and helping to work the BPE website and at no charge!  Go to www.MikeStickers.com  You can design your own sticker, no minimums and no set up fees.   Cheryl
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THIS WEEK................

Feb     05     Fri          Miguel de Hoyos and Alex de Pue in concert at Otra Vez - Special dinner - Resrvations 1410249

Feb      05      Fri        Caleb's Cheeseburger Night, 60p. BPE # 740

Feb      07      Sun       a.  Super Bowl Sunday    Check out the festivities
                                          Smokey's  See BPE# 717  TV's, food and Corona Girls! 

                                   b.  The Ultimate Super Bowl Showdown between the New Orleans Saints or the Indianapolis
                                            Colts – Happy Hour Pricing and Appetizer Buffet at BUZZARDS BAY CANTINA.

                                   c.  Tio Pablo's 1/2 price appetizers during the game, drinks 1/2 price 3-6pm
                                        Prime rib after 5pm $23.95!
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I'm looking to buy and have installed aluminum accordion storm shutters in house in Castillo De Arenas on the East Cape.
I will be there Feb 25-Mar1 to gather bids. chuckw@kinetx.com  703-724-8385
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Website for Marine Animal Protection:
http://www.puertovallartawhalewatching.org/html/official_regulations.html
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Does anyone know where you can buy DEFT or other clear Brushable Lacquer...quick drying? Thanks. Larry
judelar1@gmail.com
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Because of the new security measures for travel to the US - has anyone experienced delays or extra screening at the Cabo airport??? - please post to BPE
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Experienced painter wanted to help paint our house in Cabo Pulmo...must be able to campout and stay for a week.....contact aswilk@springsips.com  or come to Pulmo and ask for location of Wilkinson residence to discuss...
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Then monthly meeting of A.L.M.A. Humanitaria, A.C. of Los Barriles will be held next week. All animal lovers invited to attend. Part time residents and visitors always welcome! Drop by and find out what is going on! We have lots of exciting plans for 2010.
If you have been meaning to get involved or just get the inside story be sure to attend. Come and meet other animal lovers. See what you can do to help. Help wanted......!

When : Tues. Feb. 9, 2010, 10:30 am.
Where : Roadrunner Cafe in the Los Barriles Plaza.
Visit the ALMA website at www.almacares.com
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"Have you always wanted to learn to write or to polish your writing skills? The East Cape Asociación de Artes is considering offering a writer’s workshop beginning the week of March 15 for eight weeks. There are no mandatory writing or turn-in requirements. Instead, you will be involved in discovering the fun of writing through group discussions. Topics during these two-hour sessions include finding your voice, basic principle of writing, elements of style, writing a family memoir, writing non-fiction, writing fiction, writing short stories, poetry, plays, and children’s books. The cost is $50 USD/ $600 Pecos. All proceeds benefit the Asociación de Artes. Leading the discussions will be Walter Zapotoczny, East Cape resident and professional published writer. If you are interested, please email Walter at mail@wzaponline.com  so we can get a count of interested individuals."
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Mamacita is the beach dog that was living near the Playa del Sol Hotel. Her puppies have all gone their separate ways, she has been spayed and bathed and is now in need of a permanent home. She is a delightful, sweet natured little dog and will make someone a great pet. Please contact Sandy in Los Barriles at 624-141-0429 or (U.S. Cell) 360-202-1009.
A picture of this gorgeous dog has been placed on the ALMA Website at: http://www.almacares.com/  click on the adoption tab
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Courtesy of the www.BajaWesternOnion.com - On the Pacific Side

a. Charles Chandler Benefit Slide Show In La Paz - Feb. 18, Thursday, photography slide show: Charles Chandler presents a slide show and video of his Baja works. The presentation is at 7 P.M. in the Sala de Conciertos de la Ciudad de La Paz (the concert hall of the state music school, the Escuela de Música del Estado). This is a benefit for the music school. Tickets, which cost $75 pesos, can be purchased at the door or in advance at the music school or from Se Habla, La Paz language school. The presentation features a slide show of Baja aerial photographs and two short segments of mainly time-lapse video: "One day in La Paz" and "One Day in La Ventana. To see samples of Chandler s striking aerial photographs and to learn more about the photographer, visit his website at http://www.charleschandlerphotography.com/  - Juli Goff, info@sehablalapaz.com,  www.sehablalapaz.com , 122-7763

b. Annual Hog Loreto Rally Feb 25-28 - The annual HOG(Harley Owners Group) ride to La Paz and Loreto will take place Feb 25-28, 2010. Over 50 riders will depart from the Harley bar in the Cabo marina on the morning of Thursday, Feb 25 and ride up the East Cape with several scenic stops along the way. The group will receive a police escort through the Malecon of La Paz and attend a fiesta with La Paz HOG members. On Friday the group expands to about 100 riders as they head to Loreto. Once again they will receive a police escort through the streets of Loreto and attend a reception hosted by the mayor. Several activities are planned for Saturday and on Sunday the group heads back to Cabo. For more info visit our web site - Bob Pearsall, bobscabo@yahoo.com , www.hogbajachapter.com , 624-168-2242, Cabo San Lucas

c.        Gasoline Situation In TS And Area - Last year I did a extensive research project into whether we were getting what we paid for at the various Pemex stations in TS, Pescadero, La Paz, Cabo, and Los Barriles. Two things got me started; One was a comment by a lady in TS as to the poor fuel economy she was getting. The other was a the stations at La Paz Los Barriles and north of El Centenario which advertised "Litros completos" as something special. I realized that a fast and accurate and repeatable method was to buy "veinte litros" and then to weigh it with a good quality digital bathroom scale I had. Some research indicated that 20 liters in my plastic gas can should weigh very close to 34.5 lbs on my scale. Last years test verified that the station that were advertising "Litros Completos" in fact were!!! And all the stations in there area were to (no surprise really). The Ejido gas station just north of TS was only a little "light" at about 4-5%. The station in TS was the most light varying from 18% to about 9% and averaging about 12%. To put this in context, if they did 200 sales of 50 liters each it would amount to about US$1,000,000.00 over a 3 year period of "extra profit" to the station franchisee. Pescadero was less ambitious at about 9% light (both pump islands were the same. It is educational when you realize that every station has a carefully calibrated test tube to verify there pump's accuracy. There is a certain station in LaPaz that delivers "litros completos y pocito mas" and my test verifies this claim of there's.
       Anyway this year I decided to see what the situation was. was pleased to see that the station north of TS in fact now delivers "litros completos" (right about 34.4-34.5 lbs) The station in town seems to be at about 9% light. Interestingly the same as Pescadero. If they did the same 200 sales of 50 liters each it would take more than 4 years to achieve US$1,000.000.00 in extra profit. In the current economic situation that is not likely. Anyway i hope you find this entertaining. What pleased me the most is exposing this can cause a change is illustrated by the station north of TS and the stations in La Paz that all seem to be spot on.
The author of this article has asked to be anonymous.

d. Re. Scan Package For Inner Mexico Mailing - The reason you need to go to customs is because we are in a "free zone". You can also take your packages to La Paz and pass them through customs there. I send all of my package from La Paz but I never use the postal service. Multipack, Estafeta, Red pack and UPS all service the mainland with quick, inexpencive, and reliable service. This is not always true with the post office. In La Paz Customs (Aduana)is found 3 blocks south of Forajdores on 5 de Febrero. Left hand side. Take your package open, with tape. They will check it ask you to close it and then stamp it. This service is free. You then can take it to which ever postal service you like. Hope this helps, Daphna -Arte La Xoma artelaxoma@hotmail.com,  145-0608
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AIRPORT

RIDES FOR PEOPLE, STUFF and CARAVANS

a. Hi I am looking for someone coming down from San Diego in the very near future,as in next week or the week after that can haul either me, my dog and my stuff...about a half a truck beds worth. Or just my stuff. Willing to pay for gas or we can work out some other form of payment I am open! And really need to find someone fast. OR if anyone knows of a good shipping company here or in TJ that isn't too expensive I would love to find someone reliable. Thank you in advance...Tonye Meads : email; hearmeroar7@hotmail.com,  or US phone 858-565-2354 Thanks again....oh, I live in La Ribera but could ship to San Jose or anywhere in the area...thanks again

WANTED

a. looking for a child's pack n play and car seat for feb 9-25th.
ed_proctor@msn.com

b. Sit on top, 2 person kayak. bex.in.mex@gmail.com

c. I'm looking for some home gym equipment including universal gym, bench, free weights, aerobic steps and incline ab bench. Please contact megan at olearyme78@hotmail.com  or call 044 624 145 0064. thank you! :)

d. Truck and boat/panga to buy. Jerry T Jimenez jtjinvestigations@socal.rr.com

NOT WANTED - You may repeat your ad once a week. Subject to editing.

a. 1989 Ford 4X4 F-150. Engine and tranny new before driving down from US with paperwork. Small lift, upgraded suspension and shocks. Locking shell on back with storage for gear. Current South Dakota registration. Great Baja rig and cold A/C.
alecqu@yahoo.com.

b. Santa Cruz Super Light model is "Juliana". Medium ladies frame. 500coconuts. Email wendyjmcrae@shaw.ca

c. 2 Coleman sleeping bags, heavy cotton rated to 25 degrees, good condition, cozy!
10 clams each
3-person tent, used once or twice, 15 clams
Thermorest pad, 15 clams
samo@gorge.net  in LB

d. 14 ft Aluminum boat, 7.5 hp Johnson (great shape) 6 gallon fuel tank, oars, first 750 sierras owns it. no trailer. Peter 142 8058 peterinbaja@yahoo.com

RESTAURANT

a. La Trinidad RV Park Restaurant and Bar
Menu for the Weekend
FRIDAY;
CHINESE Night!
Egg Rolls, Ham Fried Rice, Sweet and Sour Pork, Beef Broccoli, Kung Pao Chicken,
Honey Walnut Chicken, White Rice..................................$19 or 240 pesos
Reservations a must! Limited Seating

SATURDAY,
Soup and Salad Bar
Steak, Shrimp,Vegetable Brocettes, with Pasta Alfredo..... $ 20 or 250 pesos
USDA Choice T Bone Steak.............................................$ 18 or 230 pesos
USDA Choice Rib Eye Steak............................................$ 25 or 315 pesos
USDA Choice Tenderloin Chicken Fried Steak,cream gravy $ 16 or 200 pesos
Lobster Tail, with drawn butter..........................................$ 20 or 250 pesos
Shrimp Platter................................................................$ 20 or 250 pesos
Served with potato, vegetables, bread, and Dessert!!
We appreciate your Reservations!
624 158 9837 or email mandt@prodigy.net.mx
Thanks, Mike, and the gang
Closed Sunday for Super Bowl
Our Valentine Special Menu will be out Soon

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

a. Receiving Local Network Channels in Mexico
Most of the metropolitan "Big Four" local network channels (ABC, CBS, NBC, AND FOX) from various US cities or transmitted by Dish Network on spot beams that cannot be received in Mexico. If you subscribe to Dish Network and are missing your favorite shows, we can get you the local network channels from San Francisco and/or New York delivered through your Dish Network receiver.
The monthly subscription fee is $12.99 per month for either SF or NY, and $14.99 for both, payable by credit card automatically each month. Our one-time fee for setting up your account to receive the Local Networks is $75. Please contact us for more information:
http://www.bajasatellite.com/local-network-channels-in-baja-mexico.asp
With Best Regards,
Alan Thompson
Baja Satellite TV and Internet
Morelos y Cuauathomec
Todos Santos, 23300
530 903 4257 US
33 8421 1421 MX
alan@bajasatellite.com
http://www.BajaSatellite.com

b. Earth Goddess Day - Come and enjoy an awesome day with Kitzia Danel at the Buena Fortuna Gardens! Tropical fruit facials, hair rinses, love infused diet tips, Biodance exercises and Afrodita's meditation. All you need to take home a tropical spa routine to rejuvenate and revitalize. Sunday February 7th in La Ribera, BCS at 11 am. $450 p. Includes personal treatment. Organic Gourmet Vegetarian meal available at $ 100 p.per person. Botanical Tour available at 9 am with Gabriel Howearth $ 100.pesos Please reserve your space. - Kitzia Danel, luz.holistica@gmail.com,  624 1683225, La Ribera

REAL ESTATE - You may repeat your ad every TWO weeks. Please no sooner.
                    All ads are subject to editing. 50 words or less...that is about 10 words per linex5 lines.

a. Rebecca from Coldwell Banker here, with a VERY special property Open House! Casa de Palapas, 3600 ft, 2 master suites, (total 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath), completely furnished, turnkey, 2004 Quad, Volkswagon w/new motor, 360 degree views, 3 entertaining palapas, MUST SELL! Saturday February 6, 1-3p. Go past the first arroyo, take a left on Johnathon, take the first right then the next left. It will be on the right hand side. To preview click on www.eastcapepropertyforsale.com  where it is my featured property. Food and beverage always!! See you there! rcross@cbriveras.com

b. OPEN HOUSE REMINDER
Come see Casa Baja Magic
Time: 5:00pm until 7:00pm
Thursday, Feb. 4th in Los Barriles
Directions: Turn across the street from Otra Vez Restaurant and go towards the beach. Take an immediate right into Bahia Residential through the gates. Follow the signs straight back and to the beach front homes.
Come join us for beverages and appetizers at this lovely beachfront home.
I look forward to seeing you Thursday evening.
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