My main computer is having a mechanical and I cannot access
my webpage. Let's see if you can read the BPE on the format
below. Cheryl
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - #1002
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****Rides available for the ALMA Spring Valentine's Day
Boutique*****
A group of women are hiring a shuttle from Todos Santos to
Los Barriles for the Saturday clothing boutique. If you or
your friends would like a seat, there are a couple still
available. Come and enjoy a wonderful event, meet some new
friends and contribute to a GREAT cause. (See info in the
ALMA ad this issue.) For transportation info, please
contact Darlene at
darlene@dccnet.com
See you Saturday!!
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Baja Shakespeare is thrilled to announce their 11th Annual
Production: The Wild Adventures of Pericles Cosmic Space
Traveler. Pericles is a rarely performed romance, one that
most Shakespeare buffs have never seen. We’ve found ways to
make this play more fun by adding music, a few changes to
the text and transposed the action to a space age universe
of wild, cosmic characters. Think Star Trek meets Star Wars
featuring Buzz Lightyear. You’ll want to park your cosmic
space shuttles in the front row of the inter galactic Rancho
Buena Vista. Save the dates: Opening Thursday March 24,
Friday 25, Saturday 26 & Closing Sunday March 27. Show
starts promptly at 7pm. Will Call & the Moon Bar will open
at 6pm. All 4 shows will be Cocktail Theatre only. There
will be no dinners available at Rancho Buena Vista this
year. Tickets will be available early March at The
Smokehouse, our sole outlet, for the same price as past
years $20 or 240 pesos. For more information:
tyfield1@hotmail.com
Will Call: bajarhino@yahoo.com
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Warning, Break in: Was in Home Depot Cabo for 30 minutes and
returned to find my truck broke into, they took about $3000
worth of items between my friend and I. The break in was
done professionally and within minutes as captured on home
Depots security camera. In speaking with the head of
Security they have had lot's of problems with Break-ins, my
suggestion is to park somewhere that is exposed and I would
think this would hold true in most places in Cabo.
Hans
hansinator1@yahoo.com (thank you for signing your name.
Cheryl)
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Thurs. Feb. 10 at 10AM you are invited to hear Kimberly
Kramar and Paola Rimada speak of the importance of God in
your Marriage and spend a pleasant morning learning about
conversion and new life for your family. These ladies are TV
Evangelists on Catholic television here and would very much
like to meet our American Catholic townsfolk. Brunch will be
served at 10AM, Thurs. At Palmas de Cortez. A 150 pesos
donation per person is requested and some tickets are still
available at Paydennis on Salsipuedes or at the Hotel with
Chuyito. See you there, Dennis
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VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) or Internet base phones.
Here is what they all have in common. First the quality of
the calls will always depend on the bandwidth. The
downstream (what you hear) is always adequate assuming that
no one is downloading data or sharing your bandwidth (your
internet connection). What the other person hears is your
upload speed and that is the limiting factor in Mexico. If
someone has difficulty hearing you, it is generally because
of your upload speed. This can be a problem on shared
networks or if some one on your network is uploading a photo
or email with attachments while your talking.
Assuming that you have good download and upload speeds there
are several choices:
Magic Jack is by far the cheapest for most users, around $50
for the device and $25 per year there after. With Magic
Jack you plug the device into the computer and plug a
regular phone into the Magic Jack. It loads the required
software (Mac or PC) and you are ready to make calls. The
down side - you have to have the computer running to make
and receive phone calls. They offer free voice mail if the
computer is off. Please note: you will have difficulty
burning CD's or DVD's with Magic Jack plugged into the
computer.
Skype is a good choice and is relatively low cost. You can
make calls from virtually any computer. The Skype software
and routing system can compensate for shared bandwidth and
shared networks. For an additional cost, Skype will provide
you with a dedicated phone number and voice mail. I use a
USB headset for best quality phone calls.
Ooma is the next lowest cost. Depending on the vendor, the
box will cost $200 to $250 (USD). I bought a refurbished
one for $100. After the initial cost, there are no annual
costs associated with Ooma. Free calls for life (probably
the life of Ooma which has been in business for over 6 years
and seems to be expanding). You plug Ooma into your
broadband router, plug a phone into Ooma and your are ready
to call. You have a number that people can use to call you
with voice mail. The computer does not have to be on.
Vonage is the next along with Packet 8. They both work the
same as Ooma. You plug their modem into your router. With
Vonage you get free calls to over 50 countries including
calls to Mexico. The call quality has improved greatly over
the years and is much improved with the new modem.
It is always best to go directly to each providers web site
to see exactly what they offer!!!!
the computer guy
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Courtesy
Ventana.View@gmail.com - Our neighbors to the north.
a. Phone Scam
Someone from La Paz is phoning the 114 prefix number in La
Ventana / El Sargento. They speak good, but not native
language English. If you are not paying attention they will
get your first name from you and thank you for telling them
about property for sale in this area, or some other line. If
you ask who they are they will sound a little offended and
say something like "don't you remember when we talked at the
campgroud/restaurant/etc." If you fall for that, or are
unsure, as I was, you try to be polite and remember who you
met in the last few weeks. Then they say they will be flying
down from Los Angeles tomorrow to buy property and will stop
by to see you so you can show them property are get them in
touch with a local broker. The next day you get a call that
they are at the airport but have a problem. They did not
know you could only bring in $10,000 cash. They brought
$30,000 and customs has taken it all away. They must pay a
20,000 peso fine to get it back. If you can
help
them out they will pay you 500 dollars. They have answers
for every question you ask, but soon you realize things are
fishy. The caller let's you talk with an "airport lawyer" to
verify the story, but when you ask for his office phone
number it is a Mexico City number. Don't waste your time if
you get such a call. Wish your new friend the best of luck.
TS
QUESTIONS
a. Question regarding Tourist Visa (or lack therof):
When I drove down I did not get tourist visa at the border.
Now I need to fly out and I"ll need the visa. Does anyone
know how or where I can get one now?
bajaalias@gmail.com
b. Always have a bottle of hydrogen peroxide(agua oxigenada)
with you when walking the beach with your dog. Force some
down its throat if you think he/she has eaten puffer fish or
anything else that you feel might make them sick. It will
make them throw up immediately and should get rid of most of
the poison.
c. Wanted to rent a vehicle for my visitors who are coming
in 12 Feb. The vehicle would be used to drive between just
north of Playa Norte downtown los Barriles. We could use
it from 13-18 Feb! 624-141-0477
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
RIDES FOR PEOPLE, STUFF and CARAVANS
a. Flexible Departure Date: Household Goods looking for a
ride to the Northwest from the La Paz area. This could pay
for your trip home! codynclaude@gmail.com
b. Looking to have 1 or 2 kite boards transported from the
Exotikite shop
in Los Barriles, to The Gorge (Hood River, OR). Any time in
February
or March would be great. matt@wheelers.us
- 509 637 0482 - Matt Wheeler
c. Is anyone coming down soon who could bring 2 boxes each
measuring 15"x15"x24"? One box weighs 33 lbs and the other
24 lbs. Yoga Accessories has generously donated 20 yoga mats
for the San Antonio boarding school children's after school
programs. They would be shipped to your address in the
states. Muchas gracias! mmcatlin@gmail.com
WANTED (Repeats no sooner than one week)
a. Looking for 2 used "sit-upon" kayaks.
racioppac@gmail.com
NOT WANTED (Repeats no sooner than one week)((All Coconuts,
etc. are US in origin))
** Avaira Natural area rug, 5x8, still in original
wrapping. Home Depot in
USA. Save us hauling it back,
** NORTHWAVE SAILS ; 2010 team rider and used demo sails
now available for 40-50% OFF excellent condition contact rod
at velawindsurf , los barriles northwave@ymail.com
** We are moving back to the Netherlands and that's why we
have different items for trade
- dive equipment (mainly scubapro)
- snorkel equipment
- 22ft panga with motor and trailer
- coffee machine
- money safe
- Black wooden showcase to hang on the wall
- Wooden display board white
- Mountain brackets big and small
All for really good prices!!!
Check for pictures and prices this link: (click on the
picture to see description and price)
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=305126&id=590801825&l=5268e05fc7
Location La Paz
For more information, please send an email to
tessa_hofman@hotmail.com or call
La Paz cell. 612 105 1975
RESTAURANT & ENTERTAINMENT
a. Remember to join us at the Roadrunner Cafe for open
music on Wednesday. It is supposed to be warmer this week.
Dinner at 6, music at 7.
We will also be open on Friday with live music. The Jumping
Choyas will entertain with great tunes including some of
their original compositions. Rumor has it that an excellent
extra guitar player and one of our favorite singers might
join them for a tune or two. Dinner will be a Mexican combo
with chili relleno, Nere's famous tamale, enchilada, beans
and rice. In honor of St. Valentine's Day, a fresh chocolate
will be included. Dinner is 100 pesos. Drinks, wine and
desserts are available. Dinner at 6, music about 7:30
Info: 624-156-2820
BAJABIZ - Repeat every TWO weeks. Please, NO sooner
a. Raw Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter
Raw Shea and Cocoa butter is now available in bulk orders.
Shea and cocoa butter provide natural protection from the
sun's utlraviolet rays, as well as help to repair dry,
cracked skin!
Contact:
hechoportiparati@gmail.com for pricing and orders.
b. Update from Pezcifico, the Tackle Shop in La Ribera
The new Shimano Waxwing Jigs came in along with the
Butterfly Jigs. Plus 25 yard wrist spools of Fluorocarbon
from 15# through 250# test. In addition to the Silver
Prismatic Tape that works especially well with your Spoons &
Casting Jigs for Sierra, we now have Glow-In-The-Dark Tape
for early morning and bottom fishing. Both come in big 2"
wide, foot long strips. And even more Squid Skirts.
As some of you know, I married a local girl, Leticia. She
takes the Sierra Mackerel Fillets (skin on or off) and
removes the dark red meat along the lateral line then cuts
them into frying size chunks. In a large mixing bowl she
whisks a couple eggs, shakes in some pepper for coating the
fish in the egg mix. She sets that aside and breaks up some
saltine crackers into her blender then dumps the crumbs onto
a plate. Lifting the fish out of the egg, she coats the fish
in the crumbs, gives them a shake and drops them into hot
oil. And Cheryl, here is where the Gringo Gazette is one-up
on the B.P.E., the Gazette soaks up grease from a Fish Fry
very well.
Pezcifico is open every day. Hours are from Door Open to
Door Closed. Tel: 130-00-77 Thank you all for your support,
Jim.
Jim Hass ~ Pezcifico & the Baja Fly Company
Hacienda de Eureka
La Ribera, B.C.S., Mexico 23570
Tel: 011 52 (624) 130-0077 from the United States
130-00-77 for Local Calls
pezcifico@yahoo.com
REAL ESTATE - Repeat every TWO weeks.
Ads are subject to editing. 50
words or less...that's about 10 words per line
a. Lt #5 in Colina Del Sol Los Barriles. Lots are selling
for $75k-$80k in this completed development. This is the
first lot purchased, best cul-de-sac location, great views,
community centre/pool and services already finished. reduced
to $49900!
www.eastcapeliving.com for more info or email me
powelldanielk@gmail.com Dan Powell Cell:
250-442-6413
b. 1/2 Duplex with pool and gated compound in Beunos Aeries
area. 5 years new modern building. Comes full furnished
and stocked. Two bedroom, two bathroom, large garage, W/D,
Modern new appliances, 5 minute walk to the beach.
Everything as new, dune buggy included in sale. $199,000
or purchase half for $79,900!
powelldanielk@gmail.com or 250-442-6413 for pics and
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