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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2011  -  #1232

Weather - 6amBT - Burrrrr54f - dark out! - stars in sky - slight breeze - loud surf

Note:  Next BPE will be Monday, December 26, 2011...Merry Christmas!

Christmas Gifts and Restaurant listings at the end of this BPE

THIS WEEKEND.....  Click here to see complete Calendar     

  Today  Christmas Eve Dinner at Tio Pablo's.  See the Christmas section.
  Today East Cape Community Fellowship Church, Christmas Eve Candlelight service 7pm.  Up the hill from Caleb's.
  Todayt  Midnight Mass Catholic Church at 9pm

  Christmas Day   Please see the Christmas section for all the goodies!
  Christmas Day Christmas Mass Catholic Church 8am & 10am
  Christmas Day East Cape Community Fellowship Church, service 9am. Refreshments following.  Up from Caleb's

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Last chance on Saturday 24th to purchase one of Serena & Heidi's hand-made X-Mas cards. There will be a basket out-side the yoga studio filled with our cards . Only 10 pesos!!!!
Not available in stores.!!!!
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KIDS CAMP ..Vela Baja @ Hotel Playa del Sol Is Pleased to announce Kids Camps will be available again this year with Special Host ** Fiona & MacRae ** .They will provide a lot fun for kids between 6 and 11 years old on the 27th and the 28 th of December between 10 am & 12 noon.  Please present yourselves at 9.30am for registration! Fee will be $35 / person!
YOUTH CAMP Our great instructors *Quen & Bart* will provide Youth camp on the 29th and 30th of December for Kids between 12 & 15 year old from 10 am to 12noon , same price ! registration @ 9.30am.
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La Cholla Villas at Lighthouse Point Estates is having a Beach party and Open House Wednesday December 28th 12 – 5 - Come join us poolside for food drinks and fun. For more info email- lachollavillasmexico@gmail.com
Directions: Take the highway to the Cabo Riviera exit go to La Ribera and take the Cabo Pulmo road turn left at the Punta Colorada sign Turn right at the hotel entrance and go 1 km to Lighthouse Point Estates entrance. Go to the Beach House at La Cholla Villas.
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FISHING REPORTS - Local's fishing reports do NOT need to be signed.  Just tell the TRUTH!

a.  Sorry it took me so long to post, but the Baja Fisherman reports are now posted; along with a few fun photos of Santas panga cruisin through the Spa. Merry Christmas everyone! Robin
http://www.bajafisherman.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?1-SOUTHERN-BAJA-Fishing


QUESTIONS

a.  Are there any American notaries in or around Los Barriles, Cabo or LaPaz? Is Lamb and Rice dog food available that is not horribly expensive?  carol.brundage2@gmail.com

b.  Two special CD's were left at our house Casa Vieja....by Dr Mary...... I know the first name only of the man who is to pick up.......They are waiting for you......Have the correct first name and they are yours!!!!! Merry Christmas!!! Carlee 141 0402

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 26 Mon leave approx. 3pm. One carryon. markphillipsil@gmail.com
Dec 29 Thu.leave LB no later than 1PM. 2+luggage wasser.larry@gmail.com
Jan 04 Wed Leave LB 10am or sooner. 2 + 2bags +carryon. megnbaja@yahoo.com or
rkallasmtnman@yahoo.com

                                 RIDES OFFERED - none

                LOOKING FOR A RIDE FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE EAST CAPE


Dec 25 Sun arrive 1:30pm, Alaska Air, 2 people, 2 bags.
gtmellon@gmail.com
Dec 27 Tue Arrives 3:05. For kite boarder and wife! staceystandal@hotmail.com
Jan 04 Wed. Arrive Alaska FLT 224 3:00 pm, 1 person, 1 dog & 2 bags going to Los Barriles, thea@ctcak.net

RESTAURANT & ENTERTAINMENT - subject to editing to keep it short!

a.  DINNER & DANCE NIGHT IS BACK - EL BARRILITO Restaurant and Bar DEC. 27TH AND EVERY TUES.  HAPPY HOUR Pricing on Corona and Pacifico, Wine, Well Drinks, and Margaritas, ALL NIGHT. Special: YELLOW FIN TUNA BURGER, W/ Ginger Chipolte’ Poke Dressing, Onion Rings, Green Salad $8.50. Includes Free Beer, glass of Wine or Well Drink. 6:30 – 8:00 Come Early Full Menu Available, Dinner Optional.  Dancing from 7:30pm to 10 pm. Swing, Ballroom, Twist, and Disco to Music of the 50’s, 60,s and 70’s Rock n Roll. Couples and Singles, if you do not dance come and enjoy the music. Dance lessons available. Contributions Accepted to Benefit the School Program. and the Local IMSS Clinic 624 178 2880 Michael

b.  The Caffe El Triunfo offers a savory menu ! Wood fired oven baked pizza and sandwiches ... organic salads ... fresh baked breads and pastries ... and an atmoshphere like no other in the Baja. The historic colonial town of El Triunfo is centrally located to Los Barriles, Todos Santos, La Paz, and La Ventana. Walk around town and visit the music museum and the old mine works.

c.  Sunday, December 25th at Tio Pablo's - Christmas Day......
.....BY POPULAR DEMAND....TIO'S PRIME RIB!!!!
Come enjoy a thick, juicy cut of Tio's slow-cooked prime rib. Served with veggies and choice of baked potato, mashed potatoes and gravy, fries, or Spanish rice. Comes with salad bar. $23.95


WANTED -
Repeats in one week

a.  Looking for a working tuner to run some outside speakers. Please contact pjschmit.1@gmail.com 

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

a.  1976 cj5 jeep,with winch,good tires,old but runs 1500 nuts
dunne buggy meyers body runs good 2000 coconuts
2010 fuse 7m 500 coconuts >>>this is a wind thing! 

Lincoln electric welder,ac/dc arc 350 nuts
bajakinney@sopris.net

b.  MOTORCYCLE ... 1990 Honda Pacific Coast ... 800 cc ... red color ... new tires ... lots of storage space ... looks and runs great ... extra stuff included ... used for highway cruiser ... only 48,000 miles on a 22 year old bike. 2,500 coconuts. Contact 'Link' via email ... cabolink@yahoo.com  ... or Mexican cell # at 624 - 1824068 ... or toll free from U.S.A. at 619 - 8105062.

c.  New Magic Jack in the box 40 clams. 624 1410679. Thanks

d.  New Hobie Mirage Tandem Island trimaran kayak 18'6" w/ sail, MirageDrive & accessories. See at www.hobiecat.com . 6,300 coho's.  BajaRoncho@mac.com  907-982-9882  907-982-9882 casa (624)142-8189

WIND GEAR not wanted

a.  2011 NORTH 9M EVO, BAR & LINES. Everything is in good condition, time to get a new kite for Christmas! 950 Doll Hairs.  624-18-20842 josh@pursuitanglers.com

BAJA BIZ - Repeat every TWO weeks. 5 lines/10-15words per line/50 words total - subject to editing to keep it short!  Subject to editing

a.  VELA Baja "s New collection of SUPboard Tshirts WINDsurf KITEsurf & MOUNTAINbike Tshirts Have arrived for Christmas Plus new board shorts Hats SUP paddles and Boards,
You can find us @ Hotel Playa del Sol at the end to your left of the dirt road across from Tio Pablos ,,Happy Holidays! DA STAFF!

REAL ESTATE - For Sale, For Rent, House-sitting. Repeats in TWO weeks. 5 lines/10-15words per line/50 words total - subject to editing to keep it short!  Subject to editing

a.  Rental wanted:  Wanted: Family with 4 children looking for a place to rent March for 3 or 4 weeks in East Cape. We'd prefer 3 bedrooms. Modest budget. Please email Thayne @ tharrison@bdcresults.com  if you know of a place. We are currently in San Jose, so we are close enough to come take a look. Thanks!!!

b.  The BEST PRICED BEACH PROPERTY on the East Cape ... $89,000 USD ! This property is located in Boca del Alamo with a 20 meter beach frontage ( 65 feet ) by 47 meters deep ( 154 feet ) for a total of 940 square meters ( 10,115 square feet or 1/4 acre ). The property includes a two car garage built by Valentin, completely fenced with septic system installed, and a cement trailer pad. The impressive 360 view overlooks the grand granite mountains inland ... the crystalline coastline of the beautiful bay ... and the distant shores of Cerralvo Island. This is a perfect place for fishing fanatics and kayak and ATV explorations in the traditional Baja way ! Please contact 'Link' at cell # 624 - 1824068 ... or email ... cabolink@yahoo.com  ... or call toll free from the U.S.A. at 619 - 8195062.

c.  Casita for Rent:  for rent casita in spa buena vista,2 b.rooms,1.5 bath rooms,furnished,living room,kitchen,washing machine,ac, 5 minutes walk to the beach,long term only,3,6 month or longer,please respond with email and phone#for additional information,marvermejo@hotmail.com

                    
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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR'S EVE-GIFTS AND RESTAURANTS

                                  GIFT SECTION

The East Cape Guild's cookbooks, "East Cape Cooks & Amigos" editions 12 and 13, are available at Baja Beach Co, El Toro y La Luna, Caleb's Cafe, & Homes & Land of Baja. What a great hostess gift and what a great way to support the East Cape Guild's Scholarship fund ! Can't make it to any of these locations? Call/email Kay Barbour 142-8097 kay02@comcast.net  The East Cape Guild, providing educational benefits to the students of East Cape since 1997.

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Family portraits make great gifts! Treat yourself, your in-laws or grandparents with the gift of professional photography.
     1-2 hour sessions with multiple locations start at 180 clams and include 3 enlargements, an online gallery and a CD of edited images.
     Lori Makabe Photography lori@riowind.net  US cell: 916 524 5600

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Usher in 2012 in a very memorable way and give the gift of health to that special person or yourself. Purchase a 360 degree Conditioning Gift Certificate for participation in ANY or ALL On the Ball, Matwork Pilates, Zumba Gold or Tone & Zone Fusion classes. Personal Training or Buddy Training are also available.

Sefi Held, Certified A.C.E. Fitness, Personal Training, Pilates, O.A.S., Zumba Gold Licensed and Yoga Instructor. Please contact me at sefiheld@sympatico.ca  for more details.

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Help a loved one keep their New Year's resolution(s) - give a gift of Pilates group classes and/or private sessions! Contact Anne Herschleb, Certified Pilates Instructor, at aherschleb@gmail.com  or 124-8068.

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SALON & SPA DE CORTEZ CHRISTMAS PROMOTIONS

The Spa & Salon de Cortez are now offering CHRISTMAS GIFT CERTIFICATES to the residents of the East Cape, and their loved ones. When you purchase a CHRISTMAS salon/spa package of three or more services you will receive an additional 10%discount off of the current resident price.


R
UDOLPH'S RELAXATION: Spa paraffin manicure and pedicure, and a choice of either massage or facial $100.00.

SANTA'S SPECIAL: Manicure, pedicure, hair cut and a choice of either a massage or facial $115.00.

DECK THE HALLS: Manicure, pedicure, acupuncture and a choice of either  or facial $135.00

HOLIDAY BY THE HEARTH; One and a half hour hot stone massage, facial, Acupuncture $185.00.

HOLISTIC HOLIDAYS: Facial, acupuncture and a choice of either a one and a half hour body scrub or a one and a half hour massage $185.00.

SANTA’S HELPER GIFT SURPRISE: Should you not find the perfect combination for your “loved one” please feel free to create your own personalized gift package. Just simply combine three services for your gift certificate and receive an additional 10% discount on the local price of the services.

Cal the Salon or Spa de Cortez at 124-8056 (our new direct phone line) or at 624-141-0050. You can also send an e-mail to salon.cortez@yahoo.com ,or spadecortez@yahoo.com  You can stop by and purchase your CHRISTMAS GIFT CERTIFICATES at the salon/ spa located at the spa building at the               Palmas de Cortez hotel. Christmas gift certificates are also available for individual services at regular discounted resident pricing.

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A new series of awesome artsy t shirts by Sara de La Vos and Baobab Batik have just arrived at Galeria Los Angeles. If You are looking for a unique gift for the holidays, these shirts are 100% cotton, best quality ever shirts, each an individual expression of color and design. Galeria Los Angeles hours are Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri and Sat. from 10 am until 2 pm. Look forward to seeing you there, Sara

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Christmas gift certificates available for trail rides and cozy casita stays...rancholaventa@yahoo.com      www.rancholaventa.com

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Oriflame of Los Barriles has gift certificates available for any amount that you wish. Oriflame offers a complete line of Cosmetics, Skin Care for all ages, Shampoo & Conditioner for all hair types, Complete body & Nail Care, Perfumes & Colognes,Wellness Vitiman packs, Jewerly and Accesories. We have something for everyone!!  For more information contact Kelly via email kwmx3@yahoo.com    Happy Happy Holidays !!!

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 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

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                       CHRISTMAS DINNER

 
TIO PABLO'S CHRISTMAS EVE SPECIALS
Saturday, December 24th, after 5 PM
Saving your appetite for Christmas dinner? Then come to Tio's on Christmas Eve and enjoy....
HALF-PRICE CRANBERRY MARGARITAS!
HALF-PRICE ON ALL BURGERS AND SANDWICHES!! including...
Mesa Mountain Sandwich -- Grilled chicken, melted swiss, ortega chiles, crispy bacon.
El Bolero Sandwich -- Hot prime rib, melted swiss, grilled onion, ortega chiles.
French Dip Sandwich -- Hot prime rib, melted swiss, au jus.
Submarine Sandwiches -- Choice of ham or smoked turkey.
Smoked Louisiana Pulled Pork Sandwich -- Served with all the fixins'.
Santa's Smoked Beef Brisket Sandwich -- Served with all the fixins.'
Tio's Huge Variety of Burgers and Cheeseburgers
ALL HALF-PRICE!!
All other menu items also available.

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TIO PABLO'S 20TH ANNUAL TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS DINNER BUFFET
Sunday, December 25th, after 5 PM
Juicy, Slow-Roasted Turkey and Cranberry Sauce
Succulent Roasted Ham with Tio's Mouth-Watering Cranberry-Pomegranate Sauce
Savory, Homemade Stuffing with Italian Sausage

Mashed Potatoes and Homemade Gravy
Crispy Green Bean Casserole
Baked, Candied Yams
Waldorf Salad
Pumpkin Pie
Salad Bar
$13.95 Adults, $7.95 Kids
All other menu items also available

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Sunday, December 25th at Tio Pablo's

.....BY POPULAR DEMAND....TIO'S PRIME RIB!!!!

Come enjoy a thick, juicy cut of Tio's slow-cooked prime rib. Served with veggies and choice of baked potato, mashed potatoes and gravy, fries, or Spanish rice. Comes with salad bar. $23.95

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La Trinidad Restaurant in La Ribera
Traditional Christmas Dinner Sunday Dec 25 th 2011
Turkey, Ham, and all the trimmings, desserts, 240 pesos
Serving starts at 5 pm. Reservations please: 624 158 9837 or
rvranchtrinidad@yahoo.com.  Merry Christmas to all in Ponyland/
Mike and Staff

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Punta Pescadero Paradise invites you to join us at Restaurant “La Punta” to our traditional and delightful Christmas Dinner, surrounded by a beautiful environment.  $20.00 USDlls (+tax &service) per person including a glass of wine.  On December 25th,2011; starting at 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Reservation required: (624)147-4705 or (624) 141-0101 or apartida@puntapescaderoparadise.com

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Come and have Christmas dinner with us at Bay View Restaurant and Bar next to Palmas de Cortez & Villas de Cortez.
Menu:  Choice of
Onion soup or cream of tomato
House salad
Fish (catch of the day) $24
Special fish (snook) $28
Filet Mignon $28
Shrimp and style $30
Rib eye $33
Lobster $50
(prices are US dollars)
Served with pasta Alfredo, baked potato or vegetable.
Reservations
 6241410050 OR restaurantbayview@hotmail.com   Your host, Pepe Murrieta

                NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATIONS

OTRA VEZ invites you to celebrate NEW YEAR'S EVE -  Live Music by The NEEDLEFISH
and Special 7 course Menu:
Wild SmokedSalmon
Shrimp Aspic
Octopus Salad
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Salad Bar choice and HomemadeBread
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Spaghetti allo Scoglio
with Seafood as Clams,Mussels, Shrimp and Crab
in aLobster Sauce
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Tagliatadi Manzo alle Erbe androasted Potatoes
(grilled beef steak with fines herbs then served sliced)
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LemonSorbet
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Cheeseplate variety
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House Cake served with Italian Moscato Spumante
Price 39 usd adults and 20 usd children under 12
Dinner starts at 7pm and Music at 9pm
Reservations recommended tel.1248187 or cell.(044)624-1602652
PIZZA also available

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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

 

 

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