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Sunday, January 17, 2010 - #726

THIS WEEK..........

TODAY          Sun      San Antonio Historic Building Tour  Details BPE#703  Tickets for sale at BajaBeachCompany

TODAY          Sun       Rummage Sale, The Catholic Chruch "Segrada Familia".  7:15am.  Drop[ off items at the church.
                                      Contact Mengia:
141-0052 or  mengia@juno.com

TODAY        Sun      CaboMil Radio 96.3FM,  6-7pm with Camilla Ford.  www.cabomil.com.mx click listen now.

Jan      18      Mon      "DIA DE REYES"  Take children's gift to the DIF office

Jan      19      Tue      Recycle in Los Barriles.  Up by the fountain in the Pizza parking lot. 
                                     
50 peso donation for gas is appreciated but not mandatory.

Jan      19      Tue      Dance Night at Buzzard's 8pm to 10pm.  Swing, Disco, Rock & Roll


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What is the proper way to address an envelope to be received at the post office in Los Barilles in care of general delivery? Please post answer to the BPE. Gracias!

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WOW!!!! CARNAVAL IS COMING TO LOS BARRILES!!!!! That's right...Mardi Gras will be celebrated in Los Barriles on Friday, Feb. 12th so that you can still go to LaPaz for their Carnaval Saturday through Tuesday.

BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE: The Rotary Club is raffling off a NEW KAWASAKI 250CC QUAD!!!! Limited number (total of only 300 will be sold) are still available for purchase. The price is $25 ( 350 pesos) for one or 5 tickets for $100 (1400 pesos). We have about 75 raffle tickets left so If you want to buy one or more, please call Marilyn at 142-8008.

BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE:
At 4:00PM on Friday, the 12th there will be a parade for EVERYONE!! Decorated quads, school kids, teams, horse riders, and anyone else who wants to take part in the parade. Over 600 bead necklaces and even more candy will be tossed to the people lining the streets....and you thought this only happened in New Orleans!!!! Prizes will be awarded in several catagories. The parade will start at the Fountain and end at the Concha.

BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE: Once you get to the Concha, there will be a bar set up and at 6:00PM there will be a dinner. Information on where Dinner tickets will be sold will be announced shortly. DRAWING FOR THE QUAD WILL BE AT 8:00pm.

BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE:
Everything made at this Rotary fundraiser, goes to support our many community projects. Join us for this fun event!!!

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Can anyone send me any information about the Amnesty program for illegal Americans in Mexico. Thanks alot
dhaws48528@yahoo.com 

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We are driving down the Baja in a couple of weeks. We are planning an overnight in San Ignacio. Can anyone recommend a nice/clean hotel that is pet friendly. Please reply to: gm@gmaa.com
Thank you, Greg Mason.

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Would you like to improve your connection to nature....feel a unity with the source of life? Marina Bonser, Russian born but living in No. CA at present, has been teaching these skills for many years. She will be teaching a workshop in Todos Santos on Feb. 27, 28 at 1-3 PM. Donation for both: $40; $55 after. Please check out her website for more info. at www.natureconnectionclub.org  or email me a cdoug1946@yahoo.com . I live in Todos Santos. Christina Douglas.

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Transportation: We recently purchased a home in the Los Barriles area and plan on coming down 3-4 times a year.
We have been doing the rental car thing so far, but that is getting expensive, can anyone share with us their experiences such as
Buying a used car? Or are Quads the way to go? And just get transport to and from the airport? We have not yet proceeded with any FM 2 or 3 . So as Canadians are we allowed to drive Mexican or an American plated car? Please email us at werksrite@dccnet.com  Thank you

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Seeking housesitting position. Dave Love cell (624)116-2550 daveloveart@gmail.com

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EXOTIKITE KITEBOARDING RACES! The 3rd in a 6th race series will be held Monday, the 25th of January at 3:15pm, skippers meeting is at 2:45. We will hold 2 heats, the first will be a "first timers" race, and the second will be everyone. So "geezers", this one is for you! We will also have a huge beer cooler and a sports announcer giving a play by play of the races! For questions please email: ianinbaja@yahoo.com

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DANCE NIGHT Tues nite at buzzard's. Swing, Twist, Disco & Ballroom Dance to 50's, 60's & 70's music, 8pm to 10 pm. Penny will have evening meal specials, special drinks and prizes. NEW THIS WEEK..... TWIST CONTEST. First prize is 2 dinners / lunch at Buzzards. We had 22 people last week and some did not dance, just came to listen to good music and watch.  Start practice your Twist and come Tuesday. Michael

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DOG FRIENDLY HOTELS/MOTELS
Does anyone out there in BajaPonyLand know of any dog friendly hotels/motels in La Paz. Please post answer in BPE, thanks.

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SHARE YOUR ANSWERS

AIRPORT

a. Could use a ride to the airport on Tuesday, January 19th
ALASKA AIRLINES, so it's terminal 3. My flight departs at 3:25pm
Are you picking anyone up on January 24th? ALASKA AIRLINES from SFO arriving at 2:34 pm
1 person with small bags. lori@riowind.net

RIDES FOR PEOPLE, STUFF and CARAVANS


a. I'm looking for someone headed South to Los Barriles in the next few weeks. I have some stuff that needs to be delivered to Hotel Los Pescaderos. It will be a cardboard box of supplies for the hotel.
I am located in Sonoma, CA. Anyone passing through on I-5 or of the Bay Area going South please contact me at terrijac@gmail.com 
Thanks!! Terri Jackson

WANTED

a. Small gas barbeque, cheap, only here for a couple months, b.evie@live.com


NOT WANTED - You may repeat your ad ONCE a week - Subject to Editing!

a. BROTHER PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE PLUS SOME SPOOLS THREAD, FABRIC. CALL 124-8096
Lois http://home.mindspring.com/~tjhatch/  (if the former won't work try bajalo3@hotmail.com  Cheryl)

b. New 11 foot surf rod. Ultra lightweight graphite, with hi speed spinning reel, perfect for Sierra and roosters. Cast 130 yards! call John Ford: 044 -- 624 -- 155 -- 9889.

c. Never used TWO hp 45 black printer cartridges and one hp 78 color printer cartridge. Free to whom ever can use them. Contact Stevie @ 624-156-1820 or doradolady@yahoo.com

RESTAURANT

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

a. Wolf Management - Professional Property Management Services - gardening, maid service, pool maintenance, general maintenance, vacation rental handling, bill payments, we do it all, so you can enjoy your property without having to worry about it. We count on an excellent network of service providers, are fluent in Spanish and English (and German ;-) and we will make sure things get done the way you want them to be done. We also handle re-manifestations and remodeling projects.
Visit our Web-pages for more information: www.wolf-pm.com and www.wolf-pm-rentals.com  or call Kathinka at (624) 188 3029 (Our office is located at Plaza Naty, behind "El Barrilito" Restaurant)

b.   Hurricane protection: Protect your windows when the next hurricane hits the east Cape. Bahia Construction is the most experienced reliable company on the East Cape when it come to the protection of your windows and home. We carry four different types of window protection making it possible to match your needs and budget to a reliable solution.
     With factory trained installers and over 800 windows of experience we can create a solution for you. Call for a free estimate and consultation.
Steve Fowler
Bahia Construction
fowlerbs@yahoo.ocm
044-624-137-6909

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.

a. Reminder! Today Sunday January 17 from 1-3p Open House (S) Come see these beautiful homes and lot located in Buena Vista with fantastic views all under $300k! Shakespeare Heights Lot #3 $70,000, Shakespeare Heights 1 Bedroom Casa $200,000, Shakespeare Heights 2 Bedroom Casa $265,000, and Casa de Musica $220,000 2 separate 1 bedroom homes! In Buena Vista, just 4 miles south of Los Barriles. From Mex 1, turn west. Follow the road up the hill and follow the Coldwell-Banker signs. For more information, contact Rebecca Cross rcross@cbriveras.com  108-4245 See you there with snacks and beverages!

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