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Friday, January 15, 2010 -
#724
THIS WEEKEND.............
Tonight
Michael Bliss on Guitar at Otra Vez. No cover
Tonight Ladies Night at Buzzards Bay
Cantina - Fun, games, prizes and FREE drinks for the ladies!
Tonight Karaoke at Tio's 9pm
Jan 16
Sat Michael Bliss on Guitar at Otra
Vez. No cover
Jan 16
Sat ALMA Book Store sale 10am-2pm at
the Mini-Storage across from the new Pemex.
Jan
16&17
Garage Sale to benefit Cabo Kidz Museo. Location in Cabo to be
announced.
Contact Cheryl Miller 624-122-2690
Jan 16
Sat Movie Night at
Palmas......Canceled until further notice.
Jan 16
Sat Karaoke & Dancing at
Buzzards Bay Cantina. All the latest English & Spanish songs
Jan
17 Sun
San Antonio Historic Building Tour Details BPE#703
Tickets for sale at BajaBeachCompany
Jan
17 Sun
Rummage Sale, The Catholic Chruch "Segrada Familia". 7:15am.
Drop[ off items at the church.
Contact Mengia: 141-0052 or
mengia@juno.com
Jan 17
Sun CaboMil Radio 96.3FM, 6-7pm
with Camilla Ford.
www.cabomil.com.mx click listen now.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
EAST CAPE COMMUNITY URGENT CARE CLINIC, AC ANNOUNCEMENT
East Cape Community DENTAL Clinic is going into our second year at
Plaza Del Pueblo. After a long holiday break we are back in full
swing. We appreciate the community support to provide dental care to
the children of the East Cape at no charge to the families. Our
Dentist, Dr. Renan Pier is available Monday-Tuesday and Wednesday
from 9am - 6 pm and on call for emergencies. With the addition of
Mary Jean Fisher ( Dental Hygienist in her past life) we keep the
doors open and the lights on everyday. We are dong our very best to
provide full service Contact number 141-0375.
East Cape Community MEDICAL Clinic located within the Amerimed
Clinic Los Barriles continues to support the Mexican residents with
medical care, diagnostics, medical materials with special
consideration for medications. In Nov we participated in a joint
effort with Rotary International to provide Diabetic Screening and
now we continue with education, monitoring and treatment. Thanks to
community with donations of Holiday gifts for "Three Wiseman Day" we
wrapped over 100 gifts for the big celebration.
Much appreciation for the donated Medical materials and equipment
that we share with the IMSS/ Salud and DIF.
Community support of monetary donations is greatly appreciated and
can be made at the clinic 141-0797 or the office of Dennis Riley
141-0261.
Thank you for allowing me with the opportunity to help those in need
of Medical and Dental Care in the East Cape, it is truly an honor,
Char Wenger cell 624-157-0081
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I would like to recommend a good upholsterer, who we used to cover 3
chairs and an ottoman. He also made curtains and pillows for us and
is working on a tablecloth. Very nice work and very reasonable
prices. We provided our own material and the price for the chairs
was $1,200. PESOS each , this included two which were covered in
leather.
He picked up the furniture and delivered it to us. Leonardo also has
fabric samples. Tapiceria En General. Leonardo Banaga Nieto Cel 624
128 1267
English spoken and he is out of San Jose. Keri
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Movie night has been canceled until further notice. They will start
up again in a few weeks. Cheryl
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FM2 Surprises & Importation of Vehicles: This year we decided to
“upgrade” our immigration status to FM2. After we received the
documents, we started hearing about problems various people, who
were citizens or had FM2s and driving a car with US plates, had when
stopped by Federal Police. You probably know that it is illegal for
a Mexican to drive a vehicle with US or Canadian license plates
(unless the owner is in the car). When you have your FM2 or if you
have received your Mexican citizenship, according to Mexico, you are
now Mexican. Therefore, it is illegal for you to be driving your car
that has US or Canadian plates here in Mexico! You can be fined or
your car could be confiscated. It may be a matter of showing the
police the “correct” paperwork if stopped with US plates; your US
registration, your US driver’s license, etc. But if they happen to
ask for your tourist visa or FM3, and you show them an FM2 or
citizenship papers, there’s the problem. It just depends on the
Federal Police who stop you - they can make it difficult for you if
they want to.
Our solution was to have our vehicles imported, get Baja license
plates and Mexican driver’s licenses, and purchase Mexican auto
insurance. We were helped easily through most of this process by
Oscar Unzón Camacho who lives in La Paz. He can tell by the VIN if
your car can be imported (right now they allow 2010, and cars 2005
and older, but no “luxury” cars (VIN starts with a letter)), and if
it can, the importation process takes about 48 hours. He can also
help you get the license plates. Oscar was head of Customs in La Paz
and San Jose for many years, and knows the rules and the people to
work with to get things done legally, and he is very trustworthy.
You can contact him at
os_car_import@hotmail.com or
os_car_import@yahoo.com.mx or call him on his cell phone
at 612-154-9577. He doesn’t speak much English, but he does
understand most of it.
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Dish Network is coming to Mexico. Dish has opened a new office in La
Paz on the corner of Isabel la Catolica and Legaspi - phone 612 129
3474. The cost is $149 pesos for Basic (32 channels) and $199 pesos
for Basic Plus (16 additional). According to the proprietor of the
shop, the channels are in Spanish, but if there is an English
version, English can be selected. The shop owner speaks perfect
English. The dish is the same size as the dish in the US (small
dish), here is it bright red in color.
Web site for Dish in Mexico:
http://dish.com.mx/
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BROWN SHORTS! (wink-wink!)
a. WE also saw a UPS van when we were on the way home from Cabo on
Tuesday. I called yesterday to UPS in Burlington, WA to see if they
could deliver a package to us in LB. After giving them some
information about my package they said it will take about a week.
Sherry
b. Is that what those numbers are all about that are posted on some
houses and businesses?
I'm not sure why we don't have a number? Cheryl
c. Yep, I passed a UPS van about 10 days ago on Hwy 1 around Rancho
Verde. Lane
d. yes there is its been here for a while and it highly expensive! -
t
e. Yes, there is UPS in Baja Sur. We have received a document from
the US (cost was about 45.00 US) and have sent a document to the US
(cost was about 20.00 US! Go Figure...).
Heather Kent
Original Baja Kettle Corn
612-167-6424
f. That same van passed us. And we found out from UPS that they do
make deliveries down here. Sherry Kelly is having a parcel delivered
to the delegacion in L.B. and they will call her when it arrives and
she can pick it up.
g. That's how I sent my FM3 was UPS to Francis it went to La Paz.
Quick and cheaper than DHL
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Cherisse and Dieter's Car fire
Our car caught fire last week due to possible faulty wiring. It was
just sitting in the driveway out of use overnight and caught fire in
the next afternoon.
Thanks to all who helped. The caretakers at Quinta Maria were heroic
in their efforts and managed to tow the burning car inferno away
form our Casas even after the wheels had burned off.
Just wanted to thanks everyone involved and glad no one got hurt.
Tips and Lessons learned:
Water is useless in a car fire especially with our minimal pressure,
fire extinguishers did not do great either. None of us thought to
use shovels and dirt.
The police and a fireman put the fire out quickly once they arrived
by simply shoveling a ton of sand & dirt on the fire. If I had
thought to throw blankets and dirt on the fire at the beginning it
could have saved our new kite gear that was lost in the inferno.
Another observation is that the next day after our fire we noticed a
mouse crawling on the front of our neighbors car behind the grill.
Mice may have been the root cause. we have not figured out what to
do about the possible mouse problem but thought it was worth
mentioning. I have been told it is not unusual for a car to catch
fire just sitting in a driveway out of use. As long as your battery
is hooked up there is a possibility.
Another observation is that the next day after our fire we noticed a
mouse crawling on the front of our neighbors car behind the grill.
Mice may have been the root cause. we have not figured out what to
do about the possible mouse problem but thought it was worth
mentioning. I have been told it is not unusual for a car to catch
fire just sitting in a driveway out of use. As long as your battery
is hooked up there is a possibility.
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Hi, It's Alicia of the Aqua de La Costa Sign. I lost the name and
number of the woman who I talked to last year about my art. I will
be at my parents Barb & Harm's Jan 24th to Feb 8. Please call then
at 142-8006 or email me at
ahlarue@gmail.com. Check the site for my new work.
Alicia LaRue
http://www.greenstylegallery.com/greenstylegallery.com/Home.html
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FRAME SHOPS
a. In response to the search of a frame shop in the Cabo area....the
Ida Victoria Gallery in San Jose del Cabo has a frame shop in house.
The owner is Peter and he does a great job. I'm in the States and
don't have the phone #, but you can find it in the Gringo Gazette.
You can't miss the gallery, it's purple and is the tallest building
in San Jose. Lynn
b. For frames I would suggest Pete at Galleria Ida Victoria in the
art district in San Jose del Cabo. Check out the work there too.
It's quite good and some of our local La Ribera artists have work
there.
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TELEPHONE DISCUSSION:
a. I have tried Verizon, Net 2 phone and am now using MagicJack and
I love it. Of course we are in Las Barracas almost to Cabo Pulmo and
have to have Satellite Internet via Hughsnet but I am finding that
for the price of the MagicJack approx 40 us dollars I can call all
over US and Canada, not Mexico yet, for nothing and all I use is my
internet and a funky only touch tone phone. Magic Jack has no
monthly charge but does have a yearly charge if approx. 20 us
dollars per YEAR. That's it. I do have the business plan via Hughnet
so maybe that is why I get better reception out here but I talk to
my parents every day in Virginia and call my grandson in California,
my friends in Chicago and there is a minimal delay. For the price
and the convenience it is well worth it. One thing I did notice is
that when I am going to use the phone I don't use the satellite
radio or the internet while I am talking and it works much better.
Also if someone calls me, it is like they are next door especially
if they are using a cell phone. OK That's it...Hope this helps..
b. Check out the NEW Viva Mexico Plan from AT&T. It's for US
customers that want to travel in Mexico. You just upgrade your
current plan, around $15 for the family plan a month, and it uses
your US minutes with no additional charges, unlike the International
calling plans that costs .59 a minute. When in Mexico you can call
the US as well as other phones in Mexico and It uses your plan
minutes, even to TelCel customers. Leave the plan on your phone when
you return to the US and calls to Mexico are covered under your plan
minutes, plus all the additional features work. When your done
traveling in Mex you can always change your plan back.
Plan features include:
* Rollover® Minutes, only from AT&T
* Anytime Minutes and 1000 Night & Weekend Minutes to use in the
U.S. and Mexico
* A-List with Rollover® – unlimited calling to your favorite
numbers. Customers must be on a qualifying Nation plan with a
monthly recurring charge (MRC) of $59.99 (900+ minutes) and above
for individual line customers (up to 5 numbers, including wired
numbers), or $89.99 (1400+ minutes) and above for FamilyTalk group
customers (sharing up to 10 numbers, including wired numbers).
* Mobile to Mobile calling to over 81 million other wireless
customers (in the U.S. only)
http://www.wireless.att.com
/learn/international/viva-mexico.jsp
We used the ViVa Mexico plan in November and it worked as described.
Mobile to Mobile uses minutes from both users while in Mexico. Keep
data roaming off and only turn it on to download your emails, then
turn it back off again. In the 3 weeks while in Mexico we used
around 9 MB of data checking emails daily and not downloading
pictures, that will suck too much data. Don't surf the net, that
will suck up Data quickly and cost you big money, use wi-fi hotspot.
Upgrade your data plan if you think you will be checking you e-mail
a lot, $24 for 20MB. Use the wi-fi hot spots in town to down load
emails instead and no charges will in cure. I did call Mexico from
the US and the line quality could have been better. I also noticed
that I could not call US 1-800 #'s from my phone. We have IPhones so
you can reset the phone statistics and check your minutes used, data
used, turn off data roaming, stop pushed e-mails and you get Great
reception in LB unlike the Hood. Not a perfect plan, but a good
option.
Note: AT&T Existing ViVi Mexico Customers - Log into your AT&T
wireless plan acct.
Go to Manage Features you can add extra data MB, international
texting etc...
IPhone users:
Turn off pushed E-Mails : Settings; mail,contacts,calendars; fetch
new data; push = off; fetch = manually; advanced = manual
Reset phone usage Stats minutes and data used: settings; general;
usage; reset statistics, do this when you arrive in Mex.
Turn off data roaming : Settings; general; network; turn off data
roaming; turn off 3g to save battery life.
Warm Regards!!
Nacho
c. Can someone please provide details on the Moviestar cell phones.
We're told it is a cheap way to call the US. Thanks, Peter
lindaypeter@gmail.com
d. I have had a cheap Nokia Telcel phone for nearly 5 years. I put
pesos in it often while I am here. I have never lost the phone
number, have had the same cell number for nearly 5 years. I put 200
pesos, and I get 200 pesos worth of calls and its for a limited
time, that those 200 pesos lasts, usually about 60 days to use my
200 pesos. If I put 500 pesos on my telcel phone I get 1000 pesos
worth of calls. I have never had to buy another SIM card since I
bought the cell phone from Veronica. Usually, by the time I leave in
May, I still have a few pesos left on the phone which never 'role'
over...I always have to buy more time when I return about 5 months
later.
So, this information that appeared on the Baja Pony today is not
totally accurate with a telcel cell phone that I have. Sylvia
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We found Paso, thanks to Danny. (the fireworks dog!)
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Hello EastCapers!
We have fishing licenses again at the pharmacy next to Smokeys!
Saludos, Felipe
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SHARE YOUR ANSWERS
a. Passport Photos
You can make your own online at:
http://www.epassportphoto.com/
Be sure to put high quality photo paper in your inkjet before
printing.
Pam
pam@homesandlandofbaja.com
AIRPORT
a. Need a ride to San Jose airport on Jan. 22 from Los Barriles, one
person, will pay for gas! Contact Clair at
clairyost@gmail.com.
Or 801-560-2474 Take you
RIDES FOR PEOPLE, STUFF and CARAVANS
a. Anyone flying down in the next couple of days? We have a small
boat part that weighs a couple of lbs that needs a ride!! Our boat
will be extremely grateful!! Please call or email David or Janel at
310-592-0139 (US cell) or 624-175-9102 (MX cell) or
janelinmex@yahoo.com
WANTED
a. Starting to furnish my casita in Buena Vista. I need everything a
home needs. Hot water heater - refrigerator - king bed frame and
headboard - kitchen accessories - lamps - rugs - couch - table &
chairs. I will only be in town one week - Jan 21st through the 28th
then back in March. Please e-mail me -
pettibone@bendbroadband.com or call 541 - 389-9416. Thank
you. Cathy
b. Does anyone have a women's medium full wet suit that they would
like to part with? Please contact Chris at
dakota@sasktel.net
NOT WANTED - You may repeat your ad ONCE a
week - Subject to Editing!
a. 1982 suburban Craig's LIst:
http://bajasur.en.craigslist.com.mx/cto/1551923293.html
b. Penn international rods/reels Craig's List:
http://bajasur.en.craigslist.com.mx/spo/1551928849.html
c. We got your Name from the receptionist at Martin Verdugo's RV
Park. We have a 1996 Flagstaff Tent Trailer we need to sell pretty
much immediately as we have to leave to go back to Canada. My little
4 cylinder truck does not pull it well and we are afraid we will
break down if we push it going back.
We are asking 600 coconuts for it. sleeps 5-6, stove 3way fridge,
furnace sink etc. No leaks and rides will. We are in space 21 at
Martin Verdugo's and my name is Sheila Williams. at this email.
Sheila
planthunters@gmail.com
RESTAURANT
a. El Barrilito Restaurant! Come and enjoy the new
menu , more food and best prices.
Just say I read the promotion in the BajaPonyExpress and get
15%discount!!
open 10am to 10pm close Wednesday
b. MICHAEL BLISS ON GUITAR AT OTRA VEZ
FROM THE BAND SLOBUZ IN HAWAII HE WILL PLAY AGAIN FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY, PERFORMING CLASSIC ROCK AS BEATLES, DOORS, STONES,
CREDENCE, NEIL YOUNG, BOB DYLAN, PINK FLOYD AND MORE. COME AND ENJOY
YOUR DINNER WHILE LISTENING YOUR FAVORITE SONGS OF THE RENAISSANCE
ERA OF THE LATE 60 AND EARLY 70 AND INTO THE NEXT GENERATION. NO
COVER.
BAJABIZ - You may repeat your ad every TWO
weeks, please.......no sooner
a. 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
b. EAST CAPE COLLEGE
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING IN A RELAXED , FUN & FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
Highly Trained Professional Teacher
Hello! Everybody we had been open from September 2009 at La Ribera,
We have Spanish and English Classes, these are our plans:
SPANISH CLASSES :
12 LESSONS $1,000.00 PESOS OR $80.00 USD. MONTHLY PAYMENT
The best part is you learn Spanish, easy and fun! You will be able
to Speak but either to know more about Mexico´s Culture in the area
and more……
Our proven method provides maximum effectiveness in developing
language fluency.
Ask for our Conversational Class on Thursday…
We are at Plaza Eres , at the main street Santa María La Ribera, at
La Ribera.
Call us: 624 1300009
Contact us at:
eastcapecollegelr@gmail.com
c. Long Term / Short Term Parking near SJD Airport. 10.00 dollars
per day to a maximum of 10 days ( 100.00 dollars ) then you are good
to a month. Transportation to and from airport provided. Oil change/
Tune – up. A/C repair and service and light mechanical repairs.
Excellent body and fender repair also. Mex. # 624 110 7244. USA /
CANADA ( 949 ) 338 – 8075. Call or e-mail for information or
appointment. Thank you.
d. February Yoga And Love In La Paz - A real treat for Valentine's
on Saturday and Sunday February 13-14.
Spend a couple of magical days experiencing fun and insightful ways
to connect with each other and Nature.
Ayesha Estrada conducts a two day workshop
on partner yoga and communication. Along with the beauty of the
retreat center, a night of poetry and music under the stars is
scheduled for Saturday. And a healthy Valentine's brunch planned and
cooked by the well known anti-cancer chef Susan Faerber will end our
natural friendship retreat in delicious ways.
The cost of the experience one night two
day package is $1,400 pesos - Gabriela Flores,
gabriela@ecobaja.com,
www.ecobaja.com, La Paz
REAL ESTATE - You may repeat your ad every TWO
weeks, please.......no sooner
Subject to editing. Please, 50 words or less, that about 10 words
per linex5 lines.
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