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FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2012  -  #1249

This weekend.....        Click here to see complete Calendar  

  13 Fri    Divier & Rafael at Otra Vez, a fine singer from Cabo on piano sound, 7:00pm
  13 Sat  Shore fishing tournament.  See BPE #1249
  14 Sat   Country music at Otra Vez by Pat & Cindy of East Cape RV Park, 7pm
  13 Fri     Los Viejos performs at La Trinidad Restaurant in La Ribera at 7:00.
  14 Sat    Run with the winds. Rotary Pancake Breakfast and the Bocce Ball www.losbarrilesrotaryclub.org 
  15 Sun   Don't miss Dr. Mary for brunch at Road Runner, Sunday, Jan 15th starting at 10:00. www.drmarymusic.com   
  15 Sun   Beach Bonfire presented by
ExotiKite and Loco Rico's SandBar.  8pm-1am. End of Barracuda Rd. BPE#1235

   PLUS.....SEE THE LORD OF THE WIND EVENTS SECTION AT THE END OF THIS BPE!
                              
Good luck everyone and may the wind blow!! 

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Winning LOW raffle tickets for 1-12-12!
Unclaimed # 407271,  407198,  407263,  762567,  406882 come by the booth tomorrow to pick up your prize.   (already claimed #406870.762874,762886)   Prizes not claimed within 24 hours will be put back in the drawing.
50/50 raffle - The winner was present at the Palmas de Cortez & walked away with 830pesos - Congrats!
You too can be a winner - 50/50 raffle every day - purchase new tickets each day.
Raffle prize tickets stay in the pot until the final drawing on Monday, 16th. Many great prizes available to win, be sure to buy your raffles.
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posted on bajanomad..unbelievable..under $ 90.00 per person ROUND TRIP !!!!
Great Volaris deals.  Just bought 2 RT TJ to La Paz in October for $172!   james h
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Hola fisherman!
We have another little sierra contest this Saturday afternoon from 4pm-7pm on the beach north of Los Barriles, before Punta Pescadero called Las Pilitas. Join us for an afternoon of fun fishing. Entry fee is $100 pesos. Biggest sierra takes all. Sign up open during the whole tournament. We look forward to see you there. The East Cape Tackle store will have what you need to catch the biggest sierra. Last tourney we got 31 fisherman, we hope we can get a little more this time.
See you there, and bring the family and kids,  Felipe Valdez
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A message from Dr. Mary, your chiropractor...here until Monday. Office hours 2 to 4:00 Friday and Saturday. Walk ins welcome. Special arrangements 141-0368, us cell 970-275-3226 or drmary@drmary.net.  See map @ www.bajamary.com
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THUMBS UP - ANSWERS - DISCUSSIONS- This category must have email address.

a.  Araceli's lost dog,  her sister found it today.

QUESTIONS

a.  Does anyone have a baby stroller I could borrow from Jan 16th - 29th of Jan. Carlee 141 0402 Raushabaja@clearwire.net

b.   OK, here is what I am trying to find out, Question of the Day?  For every 100 of 8x8x16 blocks how many bags of cement will I need to mortar just the block, nothing inside.  The person who comes the closest will win a free fishing trip on my row boat.  Oars not included.  Don. donaldjcb@yahoo.com

c.  Does anyone have the email of Jose Manuel Lucero who lives in El Cardonel?   Thanks   donaldjcb@yahoo.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
 
Jan 28 Sat leave Spa 2pm or sooner, 1+1 janzikc@charter.net

                                    RIDES OFFERED - none

               LOOKING FOR A RIDE FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE EAST CAPE
 
Jan 13 Fri Arrive 3:05pm, one person one bag dan_schalit@villageprop.com
Jan 18 Wed Arrive on Alaska at 3:07. 2 People, 1 dog w/o Kennel. 3 Bags to LB rbroder76@gmail.com
Jan 20 Fri arrive Alaska 3:36pm, 1+1 to Spa
janzikc@charter.net

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

a.  CARMEN'S CAFE -  EVERY FRIDAY FRAPPES 2 X 1
 mocha, vanilla, cookies and peanut butter.
SATURDAY COME AND ENJOY our delicious!!!!! tortilla soup, chicken enchiladas and chilles rellenos w/shrimp.  Carmen's Cafe inside to Exotikite Store - 8 am to 2 pm - call and make your order.... cell 624 1298383

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

a.  Would someone be willing to bring my 2012 vehicle registration sticker down to Los Barriles in the next couple weeks. I can UPS it to you wherever you are in the states. Thanks! John at bex.in.mex@gmail.com

WANTED -
Repeats in one week

a.  Wanted: Travel trailer or 5th wheel. 30 feet to36 feet. Must be in very good condition with everything in sound working condition.   E-mail Bob in Los Barriles at bob_henshaw@yahoo.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.  Utility trailer--4x8, 12" tires, mounted spare tire, tongue jack, metal removable sides and end gates, rear ATV loading ramp, new bearings b4 trip down, excellent condition. 400 Tuna. OBO joderush@yahoo.com  or cell 360-561-5861.  http://bajasur.es.craigslist.com.mx/cto/2797057455.html

b.  3 person Personal Watercraft (jetski).  1999 Yamaha XL700 .  Imported in Mexico.
2 stroke, super reliable marine engine with about 200 hours.  Serviced at Motorsport Racing La Paz
Cover included  Comes with single trailer / spare tire  3000 clams. Firm info@socalhitech.com
Located in La Ventana

c.  (1) VCR Movies-- I have 17 old VCR Movies (Airport, E.T., Jewel of the Nile + others) One clam each.
(2) Roof Sealant-- 5 gallon bucket of Fester 10 year RED sealant. Bought in error. 75 clams OBO
(3) Band Saw-- Craftsman 12 inch with table, does not come with any blades. 250 clams OBO
(4) Window-- White aluminum frame, opens-- fits 18 3/4 inch square opening 20 clams.
(5) Telescope-- Meade ETX-125EC with Autostar finder computer and tripod plus extra lenses 750 clams OBO
(6) Fido-Shock generator modual. No fence wire included. Keep your critters in or bad critters out with this electric current generator that gives off mild shocks if fence is touched. 25 clams
 Email me and I will send you the entire list.  bajastaylo@yahoo.com 

WIND GEAR not wanted.....

a.  141 Naish Haze kite Board - good condition with new fins, handle and footrest - 275 cocos - see at the East Cape RV office

b. Kiteboard reel leashes - new - 56 spins! Contact glenmilner@telus.net
 

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.  Hotel Agave Special!
Reserve before the end of January and get a 10% discount on all room rates
Small Beachfront Boutique hotel in Buena Vista (only 15 min. walk into downtown LB)
with pool, daily maid service, kayaks and beach toys.  Contact Kathinka: info@wold-pm.com              tel: 624 124 8171     www.agavehotelandcantina.com

b.  Brown-Outs: never worry again over destructive low voltage damage to anything in your home.This breaker panel automatically turns off and on only when the voltage is where it is supposed to be. E-mail: dlj218@yahoo.com  or 624-142-8017 Dale

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.  OPEN HOUSE Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Beautiful beach front home. White sandy beach, Gated and very Private. Two Bedroom Two Bath completely furnished, just 3 years old.  20 by 40 Ft attached garage with Private Boat Ramp. Mature landscaping with fruit trees. 26 meters of beach front.  Great investment. Rented weekly on VRBO. 3 minutes from Downtown Los Barriles. Follow signs. Next to Mar y Sol Condos.  1410189 or ertdd2000@aol.com

b.  3BR 2BTH Casita, Los Barriles. Available 1/8 share. Not a time share. This is a U.S. based LLC, . Rental income covers most expenses. Fully furnished. Asking $27,500.00 (USD). For virtual tour go to http://www.wolf-pm-rentals.com/Listing/VirtualTour.ashx?listingid=38059155.  Try before you buy. Contact chicodreff@yahoo.com

c.  For Rent:  One bedroom furnished house for rent on hilltop above new park in center of Los Barriles. Has Wi-Fi, washer, a/c and fenced yard in a nice neighborhood. $600 per month and long term discount available. Call 624-141-0261 or stop by Dennis' office on Salsipuedes next to Colwell Banker.

  


    

   LORD OF THE WIND JAN 12-16, 2012
                                     www.Lordofthewindbaja.com

                  www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Lord-of-the-Wind-Showdown/142026572492055
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
To all participants and spectators at Lord of the Wind.......Please do not bring your pets to the beach!! We also ask that you do not bring any ice chests since plentiful amounts of assorted beverages will be available during the event. Do not miss our four day opportunity to put Los Barriles on the map with this worldwide competition!!! You will definitely be in amazement watching these competitors throughout the day and enjoying all of the entertainment at night. Thanks for all of your support as a community.
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The course is set! Get on the water and start practicing for the Second annual Lord of the Wind Showdown. Start rounding those buoys and getting ready!

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     We will be selling raffle prize tickets and 50/50 tickets starting today, Thursday Jan12th 3-7pm at  Hotel Palmas de Cortez. This for the Lord of the Winds with profits going to the Secondario School on the Highway
     We will draw 8 prizes tonight and each day we'll draw more & post them on a board which will be at the booth on the beach & each evening event. Prizes not claimed within 24 hours will be put back in the drawing. We will also have it posted on the BPE. Lots of great prizes.

Merchant Donors:
Acupuncturist, Kim Scholofield
Apostolis Restaurant
Barchi Artist
Buzzard's Bay
Café Maria's
Caleb's Café
Candela Velas
Carmen's Café
Chapito's Supermercado
Charlie's Chocolates
Chilly's Restaurant
Colorlight Creations
Comprestre Triny's
Copper River Design
East Cape Farmacia
East Cape Technical
El Antojo Restaurant
El Cardonal Hideway
El Lavadero
El Toro y Luna
Estetica Unisex Dora
Exotikite Kiteboarding
Fayla's
Fur Face Pet Spa
Galeria de Luna Sea
Galeria Los Angeles
Heartsease
Hook-up
Hotel Los Pescadores
Janeth's Salon
Joe's Deli Mark
La Curva Restaurant
La Patahaya Fruta Y Verduros
Las Iguana's Mini Super
Loncheria Los Cuates
Mercado Organico San Jose Vendors
Modelorama
OXXO
Paleteria Las Delcias de Michoacan
Pemex Estacion de Servicios
Pursuit Anglers
Ramon's Auto Servicio Relampage
Roadrunner Café
Roberta Jewelry Designer
Salon & Spa de Cortez
Smokey's 
Tacqueria El Viejo
Tessa Knits
Tiendas Populares
Tony's Shop
Yoga & Pilates Studio

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Rotary's "Run with the Wind" and the "East Cape Bocce Ball Championship" are starting to pick up steam. Sign ups are on the rise. You can still sign up for these events. On Thursday from 2pm to 6pm sign up at Palmas de Cortez during Lord of the Winds registration. In addition you can sign up on Friday on the Beach during the Lord of the Winds competition at the Rotary booth. Always you can sign up using our website www.losbarrilesrotaryclub.org.  As a last resort you can just show up and sign up the morning of the event.
The Run registration starts at 7:30am Saturday Jan 14 with the race at 8am
The Pancake Breakfast starts at 8:30 am and continues to 10am
The Bocce Ball Championship starts at 9am check in and competition starts at 9:30am
All of the events happen at the Lord of the Winds venue on the beach at the end of Barracuda Blvd.
For more information email fowlerbs@yahoo.com 

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BAJA BISCUITS AT LORD OF THE WINDS SHOWDOWN
We will be a food vendor at Lord of the Winds this Friday, January 13th thru Monday, January 16th. Come out and enjoy the show, and fill your craving at the same time. For Breakfast we will be serving our wonderful breakfast burritos, packed full of eggs, sausage, veggies, and cheese, and then covered in a chipotle sauce, with sour cream and avocado on top. We will also have our breakfast skillet, which is scrambled eggs, O'Brien potatoes, and covered in breakfast sausage gravy. And of course, our cinnamon rolls with lime-cream cheese frosting, and apple fritters. For lunch try our scrumptious pulled BBQ pork sandwich with a side of creamy coleslaw. Also, if you want to preorder our frozen sausage or our donuts, you can pick it up on Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 at the festival. For more info on what we have and prices, see our Oct. 30th post #1187 of the baja pony express. Call or email Ace to preorder. Thanks. (612) 149-3572

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Lord of the Wind Beach Bash hosted by ExotiKite Kiteboarding and Loco Rico's Sandbar.  Come party with us under the stars 8pm-1am, Sunday, January 15th at Loco Rico's Sandbar.  We will have a bonfire, volleyball, frisbee, beerpong, fire dancers, music and dancing. There will also be beer, a full bar, hotdogs, hamburgers, tacos and sushi!

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The Rotary Club of Los Barriles Cabo Este has been given the task of arranging the food venue for Lord of the Winds. We are pleased to announce that we will have seven food vendors available during this exciting event. We will have two coffee or morning vendors offering coffees, espresso, sweet rolls and breakfast pastries. We will have six lunch vendors offering Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Pizza, Pulled pork sandwich's, Subway sandwich's, Tacos, Burritos and much more. You will not have to miss a single minute of the exciting action on the beach, just stop by the Rotary Booth to purchase food vouchers and sample the many options for your taste buds.
  Schedule was copied from the LOTW website.

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LA PHOTOGRAPIC CONTEST TORMENTA DE ARTE

Kiteboarding Baja is sponsoring a kiteboarding photo contest for Lord of the Wind Showdown. Top photos will receive $250dollars each towards kiteboarding lessons. La photographic contest de arte has two categories:

1) Best kiteboarding action shot: We are looking to capture the emotion of riding and to capture the athletes in motion

2) Best scenic shot: we are looking to capture the spirit of Los Barriles during the Lord of the Wind Showdown contest

Kiteboarding Baja is a kiteboarding school committed to encouraging vacationers and locals to get involved in kiteboarding. If you are not a rider “yet” you can get involved by show casing your best photograph taken during the Lord of the Wind Showdown contest.

Rules:
Digital format in JPG, limited correction are permissible. Photos must be taken during the Lord of the Wind Showdown. Photos must be submitted with the subject line 'best action photo' or 'best scenic photo'. One photo per person, submissions will be accepted from January 12- January 15th .

Prizes:
First prize in each category will receive $250 dollars towards a kiteboarding lesson. Photos will be uploaded onto Kiteboarding Baja Facebook page; and www.kiteboardingbajaschool.com.  The top three photos in each category will be hung up in the Kiteboardingbaja shack at the first arroyo.

For more information about Kiteboardingbaja visit their webpage: www.kiteboardingschool.com
If you are interested in showing your photographs or presenting we are taking submissions starting January 12 to January 15th.
Please contact Nicole Eden for submissions   Nicole@kiteboardingbaja.com

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Schedule Of Events
 

Thursday, January 12th Hotel Palmas de Cortez
Final Registration and Mandatory Check-In Noon until 6:00pm
Networking @ the Pool Bar
No-Host Mexican Dinner Buffet. 6:00 – 7:00pm
Mandatory Skipper’s Meeting: 7:00 -8:30pm,@ Palmas Banquet Room
Welcome Party & Live Band: 8:30pm Mexican Culture w/ Spanish Dancers – Midnight, On the
                                                               Playa @ Palmas de Cortez

Friday, January 13th Course Racing: Kiteboard & Windsurfing
Skipper’s Meeting 9:00 am: Lord of the Wind Showdown tent @ race site announcer’s stage
Expert Class Racing
Amateur & Masters Racing
Pray for Wind Beach Party & Bonfire @ Playa Del Sol +1st Round Bikini Contest /8pm to midnight

Saturday, January 14th Kiteboard Slalom Racing & Windsurfing Freestyle
Skipper’s Meeting 9:00 am @ race site announcer’s stage
Standup Paddle Board Competition
Kiteboard Slalom Expert, Amateur, Masters
Windsurfing Freestyle Expert & Amateur
6:00 pm. Bikini Contest (2nd Round) & Beach Party @ Hotel Playa Del Sol
7:00 pm. Pig Roast on the Beach @ Vela Resort-Hotel Playa Del Sol with live music and/ or DJ-
                                                    -8pm to Midnight

Sunday, January 15th Kiteboarding Big Air and Freestyle & Windsurf Slalom
Skipper’s Meeting 9:00 am @ race site announcer’s stage
Kiteboarding Big Air Expert, Amateur & Masters
Windsurfing Slalom Expert, Amateur & Masters
Beach Party with Exotikite and Loco Rico’s Bar on the Beach at/ near Event Site 7 pm till
                                                     Midnight. Lots in store with the crew from Exotikite. Don’t miss it!!

Monday, January 16th Final Showdown Long Distance Race!
Skipper’s meeting 9am @ race site announcer’s stage
Final Showdown Race All classes
6pm AWARDS PRESENTATION, RAFFLES, AND DINNER @ HOTEL PALMAS DE CORTEZ
                                                        LIVE MUSIC, BANDS AND PARTY UNTIL 2AM!
 

 

 

 
 
 

 

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