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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2011 - #1115

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

09 Thu Roadrunner Music Night! Dinner 6pm Music 7pm
09 Thu NBA Finals 7pm @Smokey's. Dallas vs Miami ChBurger+Fries$5 or BBQ Pork sand+Fries$6.25!
09 Thu Thu Tio's Sandwich Night -- 1/2 Price on Bolero, French Dip, and Mesa Mountain Sandwiches See BPE#1112
12 Sun If needed NBA Finals 6pm @Smokey's. Dallas vs Miami ChBurger+Fries$5 or BBQ Pork sand+Fries$6.25!
Sat & Sun El Cardonal's Hide-A-Way Weekend special. Reservation at reserve@elcardonal.net See BPE#1111
14 Tue ALMA General Meeting: 10:00am Verdugo's Restaurant PUBLIC WELCOME
14 Tue NBA Finals 7pm @Smokey's. Dallas vs Miami ChBurger+Fries$5 or BBQ Pork sand+Fries$6.25!

Here we go! First storm of the season, 'Adrian' I use: www.eebmike.com



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WTPZ41 KNHC 081442
TCDEP1

TROPICAL STORM ADRIAN DISCUSSION NUMBER   5
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP012011
800 AM PDT WED JUN 08 2011

SATELLITE IMAGES INDICATE THAT ADRIAN CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN...WITH
A WELL-DEFINED LARGE CURVED BAND WRAPPING MORE THAN THREE-QUARTERS
OF THE WAY AROUND THE CENTER. SATELLITE INTENSITY ESTIMATES WERE 55
KT FROM BOTH TAFB AND SAB AT 1200 UTC...BUT SINCE THAT TIME THE
CONVECTIVE BAND HAS GAINED CURVATURE AND CLOUD TOPS HAVE COOLED NEAR
THE CENTER. THEREFORE...THE INITIAL INTENSITY IS SET AT 60 KT.

A 1059 UTC SSMI PASS SHOWED WHAT MIGHT BE THE BEGINNING OF A BANDED
EYE FEATURE. IN ADDITION...THIS PASS AND RECENT VISIBLE IMAGES
SUGGEST THAT THE CENTER HAS JOGGED NORTHWARD OVER THE LAST SEVERAL
HOURS...AND THE LATEST 12-HOUR INITIAL MOTION ESTIMATE IS 340/5.
ALTHOUGH THE STORM HAS CHANGED ITS HEADING OVER THE PAST 6 HOURS OR
SO...THE OVERALL TRACK FORECAST PHILOSOPHY IS UNCHANGED. A GENERAL
SLOW NORTHWESTWARD OR NORTH-NORTHWESTWARD MOTION IS FORECAST FOR
THE NEXT 12 TO 24 HOURS. BEYOND THAT TIME...A TURN TO THE
WEST-NORTHWEST WITH A SLIGHT INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS
ANTICIPATED AS A MID-LEVEL RIDGE STRENGTHENS TO THE NORTH OF THE
TROPICAL CYCLONE. THE OFFICIAL FORECAST HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TO THE
RIGHT...OR NORTH...MAINLY DUE TO THE INITIAL MOTION AND POSITION.
THIS PUTS THE OFFICIAL FORECAST CLOSER TO...BUT STILL TO THE LEFT
OF...THE MULTI-MODEL CONSENSUS.

ADDITIONAL INTENSIFICATION APPEARS VERY LIKELY AS ADRIAN STILL LIES
OVER ABOUT 30C WATERS AND IN A VERY LOW WIND SHEAR ENVIRONMENT. IN
FACT...THE SHIPS RAPID INTENSIFICATION INDEX SHOWS ABOUT A 70
PERCENT CHANCE OF RAPID INTENSIFICATION IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS. GIVEN
THE EXPECTED CONTINUED FAVORABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR STRENGTHENING...
THE OFFICIAL FORECAST HAS ONCE AGAIN BEEN NUDGED UPWARD AND SHOWS
ADRIAN INTENSIFYING RAPIDLY FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS AND THEN MORE
SLOWLY THROUGH 48 HOURS. AFTER 72 HOURS...ADRIAN WILL BE MOVING
OVER INCREASINGLY COOLER WATER AND INTO A MORE STABLE ATMOSPHERE
WHICH SHOULD INDUCE WEAKENING.

DUE TO THE NORTHWARD ADJUSTMENT IN THE TRACK FORECAST...A TROPICAL
STORM WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR A PORTION OF THE MEXICAN COAST.
            (More info go to www.eebmike.com or your favorite tropical website)
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thursday the camera will be on the Delegacion to take the driver's license pictures.
If you know someone who is wanting to get the Mexican driver license just let them know,
Regards, Josefina
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VIDA NUEVA is planning a garage sale on June 18th if you have clothing or any items that are in good shape or appliances that work please drop them off at Vida Nueva before the 18th or call vicki@ 14-10531 or email bajavickicruz@gmail.com for more information.
Thanks so much, vicki
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Courtesy of The Ventana View - Our neighbors to the north

a. USA cell phone pay as you go: I just purchased an AT&T "go phone" pay as you go cell phone, with a US plan of $2.00 a day for unlimited calls. and was able to call mexico with it for $0.26 cents a minute while in the USA..
Now I tested it today in Mexico (roaming) and was able to call here in Mexico for $0.26 cents a minute. and received a call for $0.26 cents a minute. Looked at the online bill and they did not charge me the $2.00 for the daily use just the above per minute fee.
So this is a very good deal for those of us who do not live on our cell phones and do go up to the USA for trips.
I bought the this phone for $20.00 and it had $30.00 of credit. and only pay the $2.00 a day for unlimited USA calls when I actually use the phone. it is active for 3 months and then i have to add credit. If I add $100.00 of credit it is active for 1 year. a copy of this is posted on the site www.la-ventana.info if you need this information later. dean@la-ventana.com

b. Road report and free wireless on La Paz malicon, After going both ways recently, I have found that for southern Baja you want to travel on Sunday as they are doing construction and the work south of Loreto in the mountains has no delays because they have that day off. when I went by on a weekday it was several delays up to 30 minutes each. And same with driving up north heading south on a Saturday there were no construction delays as no one was working on Saturday. Also there is significantly less truck traffic on Sunday, Saturday seemed about the same. I crossed southbound at Otay Mesa because I had items to declare, and also the traffic from there south was minimal vs a weekday. I also did a photo section on where including where to park and how to declare items at Otay Mesa to make it simple, this took me 10-15 minutes. And if need be you can walk back and do visa work. very secure parking there. I have also updated my site with where specifically aduana is in TJ (San Ysidoro) to get or have a temproary car sticker removed, it is a bit tricky so I have the printable details at www.la-ventana.info under travel by land also. Also listed on that website under travel:: by land; there is a new service that can text you current border crossing updates and in the future they claim they will have live video feeds of the major crossing locations. And I also posted in the current events a link to a newspaper article where they claim some public areas of LaPaz will have free wireless internet, the malicon and some parks maybe years end.. dean@la-ventana.com
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The first stages of Emergency Medical Response are underway! Made clear by his horrific accident, it was the blinding light of Jeff Niemi’s kite sailing incident that alerted the professionals at East Cape Health Center that our local bomberos, paramedics and ambulance driver’s needed improved skills and quality equipment, FAST, or lives were at risk. Char Wenger from East Cape Health Center teamed up with Michael Carr, the founder of ‘International Emergency Services Fund’ from Chico, California and knew that uniquely qualified training help was at hand. Carr’s mission is to bring first responder education and equipment to regions of the world that are in need and at risk. Mike’s resume of success in Mexico is outstanding; so are his skilled volunteer firefighters who bring their experiences to benefit under served and under skilled local firefighters and first responders. With the help of retired local Firefighters Jim Hall and Dave Hernandez, Mike and crew mixed Baja fun with a tournament before getting to the business of saving lives. After the Pig Roast they threw brains and brawn into a focused, two-day training on the intricacies of vehicle extrication. “We knew the local Paramedics and Bomberos were undertrained and lacked equipment. In the past they were gifted a ‘Jaws of Life Tool’, but were never trained to use it. It's functional, yet “old school” and was in need of repair and maintenance – we used the EC Health Center Pig Roast funds to get the equipment up to speed. During the training, these men soaked in the lifesaving instructions being providing. Make no mistake - there’s much more training needed and equipment to provide. I believe our mission is perfectly aligned with this project and we’re committed to this community.” On behalf of bringing life saving training and equipment to the East Cape, stay tuned! There’s much more good news and good work to come from the combined efforts of the East Cape Health Center and Mike Carr's IESF…

FISHING REPORTS

a. Coming to the East Cape? Eat your Wheaties! http://markrayor.blogspot.com/

RESTAURANT & ENTERTAINMENT - 5 lines/10-15words per line/50 words total

a. Roadrunner Cafe is having a music night redux this THURSDAY, June 9.
Not Wednesday. There are some extra musicians in town coming to play.
We will also have a guest chef for the evening. Dinner starts at 6,
music 7ish. For reservations call 124-8038. Ask for Gloria.

RIDES FOR PEOPLE, STUFF and CARAVANS - You may send in your ad every 2/3 days.

a. Heading from North Idaho to Los Barriles on the 20th of June. I have room in my full size truck to haul items for you if you would like to share fuel costs. Contact tom@clearwatersprings.net

AIRPORT
     Please use the format below........ And yes, we'll all chip in for gas or chips and drinks!
       Example: 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.

                                  GOING TO THE AIRPORT
Jun 10 Fri Leave LB by 11:30 am f1+1 bag & small backpack. Dave at 142-8110 or sverige41@hotmail.com
Jul 07 Thu Leave Spa BD about 10:30am Bev 1410365

                                           RIDES OFFERED -
Jun 08 Wed leaving lb 10:30 room for 3-4 depending on luggage lbelk69491@aol.com home 624 142 8168

Jun 7 Tue at 4pm Going to the airport on Tuesday,with an empty SUV. Anyone needing a ride call or email Janel at janelinmex@yahoo.com or 624-175-9102 (MX cell) or 310-592-0139 (US cell).

                                       AIRPORT TO THE EAST CAPE
Jun 21 Tue arriving Alaska Air @ 1:20PM 2 people 4 bags. leenykat@yahoo.com

WANTED (Repeats no sooner than one week)

a. Anyone with a SUP for trade email rancholaventa@yahoo.com

b. 10 to 12 foot inflatable Zodiac type boat. In good shape. Contact: Fred at fgreen@jps.net, Vonage Baja # 510-868-8746

c. I AM LOOKING FOR BUY A STATIONARY BIKE IN GOOD CONDITIONS. AND TWO WEIGHTS. amparoensenada@yahoo.com

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

a. 1987 2-stroke 40 HP Suzuki outboard. Only 15 hours running time, and not used after that. Recently serviced and it runs like new. 1250 klams or 16200 tamales. Contact Saul Cota, Cabo Fierro s/n between Ave. Sta Maria and 5 de Mayo, La Ribera. Brick house with blue trim. Phone 624-130-0062 or cell 624-358-5980.

b. 1998 Shamrock 26'0 Open, 6 cylinder Yanmar diesel with 1900 hours. Complete walk around. Includes the following: 16 gal. circulating bait well, 4 drawer tackle box. 96 gallon aluminum certified fuel tanks. Fiberglass T-top. Bronze sea strainer. Sea cock and underwater fitting. Compass. Dual Batteries with switch. Engine alarm. Three forward storage compartments with removable fish boxes. Fuel filter/water separator. Hydraulic Trim Tabs. Illuminated instruments and rocker switches. Insulated fish box, Keel Drive System with bronze keel plate. Swim platform. Rupp Top Gun outriggers. Mexican imported and U.S. Coast Guard documented. Dual axle trailer. Boat alarm system. Fathometer, VHF radio, GPS. Clean, well maintained, and a great fishing boat. 39,000 clams. The boat is located in Buena Vista.

c. Hovie SUP and Hobie carbon fiber paddle..........optional carrying bag Don Mex Cell 624 125 2038   kitebaja@gmail.com

d. Achilles inflatable, 12 foot, 18 HP motor. Custom cover, 2 gas tanks, very clean, many extras. Always led a "sheltered" life, stored under cover. Galvanized trailer. 2500 Mangos. Don Mex cell 624 125 2038 kitebaja@gmail.com

e. GE Monogram Ice-maker 50 pound capacity Stainless steel finish Make it yours for 650 Margaritas....You will have all the ice you need! Don Mex cell 624 125 2038 kitebaja@gmail.com

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

a. Family, friends, guests, neighbors - or you! Treat yourself or your friends this Thursday, June 9 to a beautiful day on the Sea of Cortez. We need 4 more to join a group for a trip on 'the world's aquarium' to the Bay of Dreams. $60 pp, leave at 8 am, return 3ish. combertheresa@hotmail.com, 14-10231 or turn at the sailfish into the East Cape RV Resort.

b. Professional AC maintenance and installations in the Eastcape. Reasonable prices,
very good quality installations. Almost all brands available (Mirage, Mistubishi, Trane, LG, etc.) Referrals available. You can contact me at 044 624 158 69 47. I will be happy to work with you. Oscar Manzano

c. El major lugar frente el Mar de Cortez -- El Cardonal's Hide-A-Way, Campamiento y Suites frente a la playa, fin de semana especial para “LOCALES” 600 Pesos + 2 desayunos, 2 adultos y dos niños a bajo de 14 en la misma suite que los padres. Llegada: Sábado después las 9 AM, salida el domingo antes las 5 PM. Hace tus reservaciones orita. Gay friendly, Eddy, jebeddy@hotmail.com or reserve@elcardonal.net www.elcardonal.net

Best Place on the Sea of Cortez - El Cardonal's Hide-A-Way, camping and RV plus Suites on the Beach, weekend special for “LOCALS” 600 Pesos + 2 breakfasts for 2 adults and two children under the age of 14 occupying same suite as parents. Ar.: Saturday after 9 AM departure before 5 PM on Sunday. Reserve now. Gay friendly, jebeddy@hotmail.com or reserve@elcardonal.net www.elcardonal.net

d. Juan-The Computer Fixer will be in Los Barriles this Thursday all day long, please make your appointment. Summer Special: It is time to clean up your fans, boards and power supply to keep your PC cool, I do remove dust, dog or cat hair to protect your computer from the coming high temperature, includes spyware removal tool installation & System Performance Optimization. Price: $35 US per Desktop Computer.
Computerfixer@telcel.blackberry.net Cell> 044.624.122.3561

e. ECTVSAT is serving full time, Los Barriles, La Rivera, and Surroundings. Problems with your current DISH network receiver? We can help you! Need to upgrade to HD TV programming? We can help you! Need the US network, FOX,CBS,NBC, and ABC? We'll help you! Need a professional new installation? We'll get the job done! Need help mounting on the wall your new LED/PLASMA HD TV? Give us a call! A qualified Tech will come out to your place and fix any issue you may have with you current DISH network or Starchoice system. Our goal is to provide the customer a great customer service!!! Please call (MX Cell) 624.154.2971

f.  June on the Sea of Cortez, by Theresa

g. Immigration Status Rules by Lic. JACQUES-EDOUARD BEAULNE, LL.B.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE, RENTALS, HOUSE-SITTING: Repeat every TWO weeks. 5 lines/10-15words per line/50 words total

a. FOR SALE: Open House Friday, June 10st, 1-3 pm Villas de Cortez #1207
Like new studio/condo Priced at $139,000. Best deal in Villas de Cortez. FURNISHED, BEACHFRONT CONDO! Live your dream of owning right on the beach! Located at the Palmas de Cortez resort. Enjoy all the amenities of both resorts. Best fishing, Windsurfing too! Directions: Enter Hotel Palmas resort in Los Barriles. Drive south past hotel to Villas de Cortez. Park in lot and go to second floor. Call Gary 624 122 0373

b. FOR SALE Casa Palo De Arco in East Cape RV Resort Los Barriles space #48
Garden setting with covered patio, palapa kitchen fully equipped with all new appliances,
full bath and washer and dryer. Completely fenced for you pets, bring your on RV or build to suit. PRICED TO SELL $35,000.00 ask for Mike or Julia 208 891-1367 or healingaroma52@aol.com