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TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012  -  #1348

NoteI would like to start up the 'Photo of the Day' again so send me old interesting photos of our area or events from long ago.

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

  03 Thu  Movie & Dinner "War Horse" Hotel Los Pescadores.  Lasagna7pm movie @dusk. $15 Res 142-8092 BPE@1333
 
03 Thu  Recycle at East Cape RV  9am to 11am  See BPE#1347
 
04 Fri   Poker Quad Run more details later.  Will start at La Capilla and end at Buzzards Cantina with a pig roast.
  04 Fri   ALMA Book Sale HighwayOneStorage, LB, across from new Pemex. 9am-noon
  05 Sat  Flea Market, La Trinidad RV Ranch, La Ribera  Reserve your space now mandt@prodigy.net.mx  BPE#1334
  05 Sat  Dancing Under the Stars presented by ALMA.  ticket delivery email Luann  sra.lulu@yahoo.com  BPE#1346
  05 Sat  Fight Nite Mayweather/Cotto - Buzzards Bay AND Smokey's. Also Kentucky Derby at Smokey's #1348
  06 Sun Sand Masters TV Show/Lord of the Wind 4pm E/P http://www.travelchannel.com/schedule

  06 Sun Yoga with Pauline Child Hotel Pescadora 9am-10:20am  $100ps  BPE#1346
  13 Sun  Mother's Day by Rotary Hotel Los Pescadores www.losbarrilesrotaryclub.org Barbara 624-142-8084  BPE#1338 

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Artist and Painter Jose "Barchi" of Buenos Aires will be at the Feria de La Paz on the 4th, 5th, 6th of May in LA PAZ. Please support our local artists. Stop by his booth and say Hola
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LA Trinidad in La Ribera Flea Market/Swap Meet - Sat May 5 10 am to 3 pm Buyers  No early birds!
Sellers reserve your spot! Set up starts at 8 am.
Articles consigned: Boats, Toy hauler trailer, VW thing, Fishing gear, rods, reels, lures, electronics, construction, welding, carpentry equip, household goods, misc stuff.
Spot reservations; 624 158 9837, mandt@prodigy.net.mx.
Hamburgers, hot dogs, cold beer, mixed drinks at noon.  Come one, come all!
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At dawn on Sunday, the second mare, Canella had her colt! The HIGHWAY RESCUE TEAM now have a family of 4! All is well and thanks to everyone who have helped fund this effort or cheered along the way! Hay donations gladly accepted through East Cape RV & Resort office. Leave donations with Omar and be sure to include your e-mail so we can forward pictures as our nursery family grows. 124 8058 Kym kymmeehan@msn.com

                               
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THUMBS UP - ANSWERS - DISCUSSIONS- This category must have name & email address.

a.  A smile report!   Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to let you know our little girls baby shoes are on there way home to us. Your friends John and Debbie Ross are the ones to rescue them for us. Thank you so much for your wonderful service to the community. Cliff and Lorena

b.  Industrias Imperial has been in business since 1968. They have polyurethane foam and memory foam mattresses in different sizes and density. They also offer furniture upholstery, cushions, curtains, carpet upholstery and backing, automotive fabric, carpets, sheets, pillows and more. We are thoroughly satisfied with our purchase of a memory foam mattress and the service was outstanding. Ask for Ricardo, he is third generation in this family business and speaks English. They are located at 720 Colima, Pueblo Nuevo in La Paz. (612) 12.22000; http://www.colchonesimperial.com muebleriaimperial@hotmail.com ; Cell 612.13.11822.

QUESTIONS

a.  Building question----Give me your opinion of using foam block versus traditional concrete. What are the ups and downs of each, please? Have you used the block and would you use it again? drmary@drmary.net

b.  Has anyone driven the road between Chapala (south of Catavina), and Puertecitos? We would like to get a recent road report on that route. Reply to ghwm@shaw.ca  Thanks.

c.  "Looking to hitch a boat ride or share a charter for the ALMA fishing tournament. Happy to share expenses. Bob 142 8164 or bobwsexton@gmail.com

d.  a pool technician who can fix a pump and filter that was installed wrongly? - please contact tessabarriles@gmail.com  or 1410427

e.  Photographer needs air transport for photo shoot
Fixed wing, helicopter, Utralight end of May -28th or 29th  bajawill@gmail.com

f.  I need a tile saw for 2 days work. I will buy or rent.
Please contact Bruce Borggreve at 624-119-6081, Vonage 702-448-1512, or b2jborg@gmail.com

g.  Gastroenterology Doctor: Can anyone make a recommendation? I will need more than likely need surgery soon. Thanks!  Dennis dbcarr34@gmail.com

h.  I need to pay my Fidecomiso. I have it with Bank Norte. I have paid it in San Jose and only gotten a receipt for the payment and was told I needed to go to La Paz to get the original payment documents and only the person who name is on the Fide could do this. Is this true. I was told I needed to see a specific person, Eduardo Pickett. Can this be done by some some one else with written permission? frpeter@verizon.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
 

LOOKING FOR A RIDE TO THE AIRPORT - none

RIDES OFFERED
     May 3 leave LB (Buena Vista) 1.30 p.m. igovlich@hotmail.com
 
LOOKING FOR A RIDE FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE EAST CAPE
     May 12 Sat arrive 11: 39 AM Frontier AL- 1 person, 2 bags, gs81327@fone.net
     May 14 Mon Arrive on Alaska 3:13pm to Spa Buena Vista. 1+2 John at jland21@gmail.com

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

a.  ONLY A FEW days until the ANNUAL POKER RUN then Pig Roast on this FRIDAY then followed by the SLUGFEST with Mayweather vs Cotto on SATURDAY at Buzzards Bay Cantina! It will almost like being RING SIDE with Drink Specials that are going to RING YOUR BELL! Food, Friends and FUN this Weekend at Buzzards! Cheers!

b.  Tuesday- We invite you into Loco Rico's for some Tommy's Hard Lemonade for only $35 pesos
Wednesday- Loco Rico's Well Drinks Everyday for Only $35 pesos!
Thursday- Come into Loco Rico's for our ice cold $25 peso beers all day, every day!
Friday- Come in for Loco Rico's Mojito Night Friday! Mojitos for only $45 pesos!
Saturday- Saturday at Loco Rico's offers you ice cold beer for only $15 pesos! Today only!
Sunday- Lazy Sundays at Loco Rico's invites you in for Scrwedrivers on the beach for only $30 pesos!
Monday- Margarita Monday at Loco Rico's! Enjoy our delicious margaritas for only $45 pesos!

c.  Tonight is SPAGHETTI NIGHT at Tio Pablo's!
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce and Garlic Toast $6.95 (all-you-can-eat)
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Garlic Toast $7.95 (all-you-can-eat)
Spaghetti with Cheese Raviolis and Garlic Toast $8.95
Cheese Ravioli Dinner with Marinara Sauce and Garlic Toast $9.95
"The Italian Job" Sandwich -- Mildly spiced Italian sausage covered in marinara sauce and melted mozzarella and Monterey jack cheeses on a cut baguette roll. Comes with fries and fork and knife!! $5.95 (half); $8.95 (whole)

d.     Cinco de Mayo is a huge Sports Event Day at Smokey’s Grill & Cantina! Start 5 de Mayo with the Kentucky Derby action . . . . We’ll feature ongoing coverage all day but the Kentucky Oaks airs locally at approx.3:45 p.m. and the Kentucky Derby airs locally at approx. 4:20 p.m. First margarita is half price for all ladies wearing a derby hat and all gentlemen sporting a derby tie (long or bow will suffice)! Happy Hour pricing will apply so get ½ off a margarita that’s already ½ off after 4:00 p.m. or start Happy Hour off early and get a ½ price margarita before 4:00 p.m.
     Following the Derby races, we’ll get primed for Fight Night as Floyd Mayweather takes on Miguel Cotto. The undercard ain’t half bad either as it features Canelo Alvarez vs. Sugar Shane Mosely. Fights start at 7:00 p.m. locally. Boxing Pool Squares available now for $50 pesos each. Winning Square pays $1,200 pesos.
     On special all day is Jumbo Grilled Chili Dog & Fries OR Fresh Garden Salad topped with Balsamic Grilled Chicken Breast, each only $5US! We hope you find your backside at Smokey’s this 5 de Mayo!

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

a.  Chicago Manual of Style or the AP Stylebook, ordered in and brought from the States to the Baja East Cape. Cocos in advance + a sketch to your order. Dave Love: cell (624)1500-324 ; m800md@gmail.com 

b.  I'm headed down to LB from Sacramento Calif. On or around May 20th. looking for 1-2 passengers. I have a comfortable Pick up truck and will be towing a trailer and can take a fair amount of Cargo at this point. Help towards gas would be appreciated. I have made this trip several times. Happy Trails Hans 530-304-0269

c.  Is anyone from La Paz, going up to Loreto this week? i need to send a package, it would be nice if i find someone that has a trip to Loreto for this week.
Here is my phone 612 111 93 67 cell. or my email kareka11977@hotmail.com   Thanksssss!!!!

d.  Anyone flying or driving down from San Diego soon who wouldn't mind bringing a few packages for me. I would gladly chip in for gas, baggage fees, ride from the airport.
lynn.h.casto@hotmail.com

COSTCO RUN - Let us know if you're going and will pick up a couple of things.

a.  Costco Vicky Block Let me shop for you: Cabo Shopper Costco, Walmart, Sorianna, Home Depot, etc. Orders Wed May 2nd and shop Thurs May 3rd, leaving at 7:30am. Call my mex cell 624-125-7901 if from a land line call 044-624-125-7901 or email woodpeckervb@gmail.com

WANTED -
Repeats in one week

a.  Wanted:  Looking for a 10,000 lb electric winch halljim13@yahoo.com   624-142-8127

b.  Wanted:  Need a hand held type portable CD player. Contact: fgreen@jps.net

NOT WANTED - THREE LINE LIMIT!!  Repeats in one week. All Coconuts are US in origin. Subject tob.  editing.
(Bad words: sell, money, $, dollars, pesos) - Keep it short!  Sorry, no photos.

a.  1972 VW BUG...IT RUNS! 800coconuts (email dede@dedebacon.com  for photos)

b.  HONDA RECON, 2002, Red, 250cc, excellent condition with only 144 hours! 2800 Dorados obo. Also available, ATV TRAILER, new, with loading ramp. 624/130-0299 or rivhse@gmail.com

c.  Achilles 14ft inflatable boat with aluminum floor, 45 Hp Evinrude commercial motor and trailer. 2500 samolians, Spa Buena Vista.  Doug and Pam 624-141-0598; 760-969-3996.

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

a. New items this week at Blue Wave Natural Foods:

Wellness Dog Food, Sprouting Legumes, Steel Cut Oats, Flax Seed Oil, Dr. Bronners Soap, Wolfgang Puck Organic Corn Chowder, Greek Gods Yogurt, Granola, Hulled Hemp Seed, Yellow Popcorn, RW Knudsen Organic Apple Juice, La Cetto 750ml Olive Oils and much more! Hours Tues-Sat 11-3
tanyagosurf@yahoo.com  for directions

b.  Baja Foot Reflexology healing the planet one step at a time...
     Closing my doors May 9th for the season. So, if you would like an
appointment please email me or call me before May 9th, thank you.
Call, 14-10332, treaturfeet@yahoo.com  ~ $45/590pesos - One hour treatment.
     Thank you so much for your continued participation in healing your body, mind and spirit
through Reflexology. Every year I try to leave you with eclectic thoughts to help
us through our hurricane seasons in Sept/Oct. this time I found a quote by Margaret Mead:
So, lets welcome a 'hurricane-free' season once again to our beautiful Los Barriles!

c.  Baja Books and Maps has "The Birds We See in Baja California Sur" in stock again. Please visit our store just outside San Jose del Cabo in La Choya near the new marina or call: 142 5596. We will not be at the Mercado Organico this Sat. We will be in Plaza Don Carlos next to the Tropicana in San Jose this Friday and Saturday from 11 to 7.

d.  Join Baja Books and Maps at our pop up store this Friday May 4th and Saturday May 5th in a Cinco de Mayo celebration to inaugurate the new Plaza Don Carlos located in centro San Jose del Cabo next door to the Tropicana Hotel. Books, music, food, arts and crafts plus more on display from 11am to 7pm. Hunger Games trilogy in stock as well as Birds We See in Baja California Sur. For more information call 142 5596.

e. Solar Water Heating technology is the most direct and efficient conversion of sunlight into usable energy available. Using the sun to heat your domestic water or your pool is the most practical and least expensive application of solar energy available at this time. Visit our website for more information www.solsticesolarofbaja.com  or call us at 624-142-8002 or email ackerman1952@gmail.com

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.  A group of us from Los Barriles went down to Lighthouse Point last Saturday to see the model home at Zafiro Beachfront Estates. If you missed it, you missed seeing an amazing house, unlike any other north of Cabo. It was truly fantastic both in its design and quality! Materials not seen before in the East Cape! They might have another open house, or you can contact the realtor for a tour. It was spectacular and we thought, well priced. Here is the contact info: http://blog.cbriveras.com/open-house-zafiro-beachfront-estates-in-la-ribera/ 
For more information contact: Cherine Khouzam, cherinek@cbriveras.com
phone: +52.624.142.5544, Vonage 858.964.3715.

b.  Carlene Lokey here from Homes and Land of Baja Real Estate. Friday we will have 3 homes open for you to view from 10:00 am until 1:00pm. Casa Whipp in town, Casa Torote in Buenos Aires and Casa Edwards in Palo Blanco. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served. See you Friday.
Carlene Lokey email: carlenelokey@mac.com   www.HomesandLandofBaja.com

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Photo of the Day  -  About 20 years ago in front of Martin Verdugos.  Pete Siliznoff, 'The Russian' pulled boats in and out of the water with this old funny truck. This is before the fancy skip-loaders, telephones and computers!   That's me on the running board........Cheryl

                           

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