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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011  -  #1221

Weather:
9amBT, 73f, strong breeze out of the south, sunshine w/a few clouds

TODAY.....

  13 Tue ALMA General Meeting 4pm Apostolis Restaurant, main highway near LB entrance.  All are welcome.
  13 Tue  Lord of the Wind Volunteers meeting 10am Hotel Palmas de Cortez   jumpsue@gmail.com.  BPE#1206
  13 Tue  Dance Night El Barrilito's  tahoeclassiccars@yahoo.com  See BPE#1220

DECEMBER.......

  14 Wed Enagi Kagen Ionized Water presentation Bahi Real Estate  2pm BPE#1220  kitsont@yahoo.com
  14 Wed Music at Roadrunner Cafe, Los Barriles
  15 Thu  Cancelled Movie Night @ Hotel Pescadores.  Watch for January notice
  15 to 17 Shop at El Toro La Luna and get free wrapping!  BPE#1220
  16 Fri  A.L.M.A. Book Store 9am-noon.  HighwayOne Storage across from new Pemex.
  16 Fri Los Viejos play at Otra Vez, dance & fun night, 7:30 pm, no cover
  17 Sat Amigos de Animales bake sale  9 a.m. to 12 noon at Reyes 1 market in La Ribera BPE#1218
  17 and 18 Play, Todos Santos "And Then There Was Nun"
 http://TSBMP.blogspot.com   BPE#1217
  17 Sat  Kids program at La Cancha in Los Barriles  Presented by the Art Association
  18  Sun  ALMA Rummage sale. 7:30-1:30.  HighwayOneStoage. bajasheila@yahoo.ca  BPE#1220
  20 Tue  Dance Night El Barrilito's  tahoeclassiccars@yahoo.com  See BPE #1220
  21 Wed  Music at Roadrunner Cafe, Los Barriles
  22 Thu Placido plays and sings at Otra Vez at 7:00 pm + Special menu LASAGNE+Salad bar 8,95 usd
  23 Fri Los Viejos performs at Vago's (formerly Banderas) on the beach, across from the old Pemex - 7:00PM
  25 Sunday Christmas Day
  27 Tue  Dance Night El Barrilito's  tahoeclassiccars@yahoo.com  See BPE #1220
  28 Wed Music at Roadrunner Cafe, Los Barriles
  31 Sat The Needlefish play at Otra Vez for the Greatest Party of the year, Menu & info to follow..

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Los Cabos Youth Orchestra is having a Holiday Concert at Galeria Ida Victoria in San Jose del Cabo. Only 24 tickets available! You can find all the information here:
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Special-Holiday-Concert-featuring-the-Los-Cabos-Youth-Orchestra.html?soid=1102329531820&aid=C0zggbnLzZ8
Best regards,  Juan Bernardo Mejia
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Courtesy of the www.bajawesternonion.com  -  Our neighbors to the west

(1)  Regarding Recent Skating Rink Info - Several people pointed out that the skating rink will be set up at the Municipal Palace, not at the State Palace as I reported in the La Paz Gringos forum. The Municipal Palace is where one goes to pay property taxes or pull permits, near the Soriana plaza, the fire station, the Red Cross, and fortunately much closer to the new hospital than the State Palace. - Les Carmona, La Paz

(2)  Immigration Office in La Paz Closed Between Dec. 16 and Jan 02 - The Immigration Office in La Paz will be taking a Holiday Break starting next Friday, Dec. 16, until Jan. 2; therefore, if you want to obtain or renew a visa you must do it before or after those dates.
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Courtesy of the VentanaView  -  Our neighbors to the north

SUP RACE - The La Ventana CHOP HOP -- This Friday Dec 16th
Start 3 pm at Hot Springs Beach at the Palapas // Finish Palapas Ventana Beach
entry = zero doll hairs = free // fun prizes and happy hour wrap up
4 mile downwinder = great practice for the Paddle Royale on Jan 19-22
need transpo or a board?? stop in Palapas Ventana.
Tim Hatler, Palapas Ventana
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THUMBS UP - ANSWERS - DISCUSSIONS- This category must have name and/or email address.

TELEPHONES IN MEXICO

(1).  Calling to and from Mexico-How to Dial. Useful Articlefrom Baja Insider 12/12/11
 http://www.bajainsider.com/baja-life/general-information/phonedialinginmexico.htm                        mary@fedorka.com

(2)  Airport Phones - If you or your guests use the phones at the airport (that you pay by credit card), be in for a surprise. My husband called me from the SJD airport to our house in BuenaVista, left me a one minute message ....... charge = $33.94 USD.

FLYING FIDO and MORRIS INTO MEXICO

(1)  You will need a Original Health Certificate completed by a Vet,. The documentation should verify that the dog has received all its shots. DO NOT TRY TO USE A PHOTOCOPY. Rabies Shot not over 1 year old. (yes in the states it is 3 years but not Mexico
Upon arriving at the airport, after clearing customs you will need to import the dog. This is pretty painless. They take your health certificate back to the office photocopy it and bring you the import papers with an official stamp.   Hope that helps.  Jim Hall


(2)  website source: http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/MX-Mexico-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm
All pets require a veterinary health certificate, issued not more than 5 days before arrival. For dogs and cats, health certificate must include:
- (for pets older than 3 months) rabies vaccination history issued within 12 months before arrival. If rabies vaccination history is not included, rabies vaccination certificate must be attached.
- attestation that the pet is free from ECTO and ENDO parasites (or a deworming certificate).
Further information can be found at: www.senasica.gob.mx  ("Phytozoosanitary Inspection" and "When travelling, bring your pet").
And for a much more detailed description of the process:                               http://www.senasica.gob.mx/?Idioma=2&id=623
Sheryl,  Owner of La Paz Gringos

CHEESE

Here some answers I got to my Mexican cheese question.
http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/2155-a-guide-to-mexican-cheese-queso-mexicano
About cheeses..... Manchego is like Mozzarella., Chihuahua is like Monterrey Jack,

The cookbooks published by the East Cape Guild, East Cape Cooks and Amigos, have a complete section with descriptions and comparisons of Mexican cheeses as well as translations of spices, fish, cuts of meat, chilies and other Mexican cooking ingredients.

FISHING REPORTS - Local's fishing reports do NOT need to be signed.  Just tell the TRUTH!

a.  Baja Fisherman.com fishing reports now posted http://www.bajafisherman.com/forum/forum.php  With the charter season now over, it'd sure help, if some of the locals could pitch in with reports! We fish all year here, where are you finding success?

COSTCO

Cabo, San Jose Shopper: I gopher you Vicky.Costco, Walmart, City Club, etc. Get your orders in Wednesday Dec 14th. US 360-831-9469, or Mex 624-125-7901. Will shop Thursday the 15th.

QUESTIONS

a.  Does anyone in Ponyland know someone in the Los Barriles area who repairs sewing machines? baja.bpe@gmail.com

b.  Do you know of a pool supply in the area? I need one of those 8" covers for the valve. mikejetmore@gmail.com

c.  Is anybody flying back to the states who could mail off a couple envelopes for me? They are photo CDs for Christmas.  Thanks Doug 624-175-2861 riverpics@gmail.com

AIRPORT - Please use the format below........ And yes, we'll all chip in for gas or chips and drinks!
Also,  a 2pm flight should say, leave LB 11am or sooner. YOU pick the time to leave Tell me when you get a ride so I can remove your request.


                           LOOKING FOR A RIDE TO THE AIRPORT

Dec 16 Friday. Leave LB at 1 PM. 2 + Dog without kennel + luggage rbroder76@gmail.com
Dec 17 leave LB at i:00 p.m. or sooner, 2 persons. hawk4005d@hotmail.com
Dec 29 leave LB no later than 1PM. 2+luggage
wasser.larry@gmail.com

                                                    RIDES OFFERED to and from
Dec 15 leave LB @ 11:30am, room for 3 and bags captainscott34@gmail.com or 624-156-5105


                      LOOKING FOR A RIDE FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE EAST CAPE
 
Dec 14 Wed 2 people arrive on united 2.22 pm - contact tessabarriles@gmail.com
Dec 15 Thu Arrive1:30 first terminal. drmary@drmary.net 970-275-3226 or 970-275-3226
Dec 19, Mon, from airport to Buena Vista, around 12:00 noon, 2 people, elcordero54@gmail.com
Dec 19 Mon Arrive 3:15 PM Alaska Airlines 1 adult, 1 small dog & 1 large bag. (srwweaves@gmail.com)
Dec 25 Sun arrive 1:30pm, Alaska Air, 2 people, 2 bags. gtmellon@gmail.com

RESTAURANT & ENTERTAINMENT

a.  Hola, Monday in La Ribera is a no zone for food on Mondays, as most of the restaurants close on Monday. Mike Odell at La Trinidad is now serving lunch from 11:00 to 2:00. A group of us decided to try it out. The results were well worth it. The menu featured hot and cold sandwiches, both Pork and Beef. The portions were large and yummie. Each came with either green salad or potato salad. A Chef Salad also offered. Everyone was very pleased and satiated and some took home half of their order to a spouse due to size. They also pulled out many salad dressings, horseradish, pickles, onions, ask for what you want and it was presented on the table.
They are also offering Monday Night Burger and Brew.  A new fan, Dianna

b.   LOS VIEJOS will be performing this Friday night at Otra Vez, playing your favorite blues, rock and country from the sixties and seventies. Come and join us for an entertaining evening of dining, dancing, drinking and music .The show starts at 7:30, and all of us in Los Viejos hope to see you there!

c.   PALMAS DE CORTEZ - come and celebrate with us New Year's Eve - Dinner & Dancing
from 7 pm - 3 am - Live music - for only $20.00 pp - children $15.00 - Dinner buffet
Arrachera, marinated Pork
Chicken taquitos
Chiles rellenos
Salsa Mexicana
Guacamole
Refried beans
Green salad
Flour and corn tortillas
Assorted Desserts
Dinner will be served starting at 7.30pm at Tico's Restaurant -Reservations @ 141 00 44 & 141 00 50


WANTED -
Repeats in one week

a.  Wanted:  ATV- 2 up seat, 4WD, newer model, but will consider all.
email pro.ogilvie@sasktel.net  or call 306-729-4700 (Saskatchewan)

b.  A gently used paddleboard to purchase. Contact: cathyjstewart@att.net

NOT WANTED - Repeats no sooner than one week. All Coconuts are US in origin. Subject to editing.
(Bad words: sell, money, $, dollars, pesos)

a.  Not wanted: 5-gallon propane tanks, beach chairs, blowup toys to pull and ride behind a boat, life jackets, fishing equipment, bug killer light zapper, and lots more STUFF 624-126 8142 or socalmoonbeam@gmail.com

b.  Not Wanted: large beautiful collection of used and new lumber brought from States that I never got around to using: - good and without nails. Some painted. 2 x 4's, 4 x 6's, timber bamboo (never used) , stairway railing materials (never used,) molding (never used)/ Wooden louvred window coverings. By the piece or the collection A must have for a baja putterer. 624-126 8142 or socalmoonbeam@gmail.com

c.  I have about 4 fishing rods and 4 or 5 reels that would like a new home. socalmoonbeam@gmail.com

d.  Queen Mattress, like new. very firm, but foam padding comes with it. 75.00 pleasant dreams.. klbinthesun@gmail.com

e.  Doc says these will kill me. Bundle of 20 Honduras Cigars 50 hackers. jeffinbaja@gmail.com 

f.  Large dog crate for canine air travel 60 cocos Cabo San Lucas 143-6027

WIND STUFF NOT WANTED

a.  2010 Naish Cult 10.5 kite complete with bar.  Only used in 2011. Excellent condition.
700 swells  girlyripper51@yahoo.com

b.  EZZY sails for sale:
2004 5.5 SE, orange color - 125 cocos,2006 6.5 Infinity, blue color - 225
clams, 2005 7.5 Infinity, red color - 250 tunas.
All sails are in a great shape, last 3 years kept in Los Barriles and sailed only during 2 week stay for Christmas, which means a few times. Infinities come with additional sizes of roller cams and pockets.
Sails are located in Verdugo's in Los Barriles, site# 42.

BAJA BIZ - Repeat every TWO weeks. 5 lines/10-15words per line/50 words total

a.  Hecho con las Manos: American made, American style, deli salads and more. It's all made right here in Los Barriles . Everything is made fresh with the freshest ingredients possible. We would like to thank you for all of your support and great response at the art show on Sunday. We have restocked. Look for the bright Orange and Yellow label at Chapitos Market, in the cold dairy section. Thank you for supporting our local businesses. hechoconlasmanos@live.com 

b.  DO YOU NEED A TRANSLATION?
· Fideicomisos
· Buy-sell agreements
· Birth certificates
· Marriage certificates
· Death certificates
· Any other type of document
I am a Spanish-English translator with over 13 years of proven translation experience. With me, your documents are translated and reviewed  carefully providing a personalized attention. Competitive prices and short turnaround times.  Just email your request and find out how easy is to work with me.
I look forward to helping you!
Paulina Aguilar  spbaja@hotmail.com

c.   FUR FACE PET SPA Take Your Best Friend Out for a Day At the Spa! Give that special friend an early Christmas present. The works-bathing, nails, trimming if needed and wow that friend will smell great! New Shop with all the equipment to meet your pets grooming needs.
The shop is located behind Costa Brava RV Park, take the wide beach access road in front of Otra Vez and make a left  turn between White fence and Costa Brava's yellow fence. First home on your left-Casa Sombras De Palma.
Call for appointment or just drop by. Vickie A. Heaps happyinmex@hotmail.com  624-141-0341

d.  JUST IN at BAJA BEACH CO. in Plaza del Pueblo.....
Exotic Wood Pieces from Artist in Todos Santos. Each one different, and orginal. Great Gifts...Come In and See. Exclusive at Baja Beach Co.

e.  Avoid encroachment on your investment. Mexican low requires the fencing of all purchased lots. Faris' fencing can provide all types of fences cheaply and quickly. Cell 624 164 38 50, Home (624) 130 00 29, bajabeekeeper@yahoo.com

REAL ESTATE - For Sale, For Rent, House-sitting. Repeats in TWO weeks. 5 lines/10-15words per line/50 words total

a.  ANANI HOUSE (SPA BUENA VISTA)
Great buy in Spa Buena Vista, large lot 700 m2 (7,920 sq ft) quiet area that borders
open ranch land, great ocean view, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, with attached garage.
The house is 212 m2 (2,332 sq ft). A plus for RV with hookups. Furnished.
For more information, please contact us: ruthelizabeth03@hotmail.com 

b.  CASA RICARDO
New listing house at Spa Buena Vista, ready to receive any offers.
For more info, please contact us: ruthelizabeth03@hotmail.com
              
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Today's bird is the Xantus' Hummingbird. If you try and find this bird in your bird guide books you will probably fail. The reason is that this bird is only found here in southern Baja, which makes him an endemic. The bird is named is for the first person to describe him. John Xantus a Hungrarian zoologogist in the late 1800's.

The photo shows both the male (flying) and female (perched) the main difference between sexs is that the male has green on this breast while the female is buffy brown. The Xantus is larger than the Costa's Hummingbird, which is the only other hummer in our area. He is about 3 1/2 inches long, 1 inch straight bill that is red, tipped in black (male). The tail is a bright rufus color. The female lays two eggs, in a nest build mainly of spider webs. She alone raises the young. Eggs are laid in July through Sept. They feed on nectar and small insects.....John Spencer

                          

 

 
 

 

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