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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2012  -  #1481

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NOVEMBER

   07 We    Tickets for sale at RoadRunner for Monte Carlo night  9am-noon  $25/$320 includes dinner, chips & raffle tic
   07 We    Open Mic-Roadrunner - Dinner 6pm 124-8038 - music 7pm please signup to play 624-156-2820

   10 Sat    Organic Market San Jose   www.sanjomo.com  CEL. 6241084235 OFFICE. 1420948.
   10 Sat    237TH Birthday of the US Marines Hotel Pescadores 1pm-3pm RSVP bobnrene56@yahoo.com  BPE #1473
   10 Sat    Monte Carlo Night Hotel Buena Vista (Spa).jenniferrayor@gmail.com or call 624 141-0031 BPE#1467
   12 Mon   Country Music at OTRA VEZ by PAT & CYNDI, start at 7pm, no cover
   15 Thu   Mark & Randy on guitars at OTRA VEZ, wonderful living room style sound, 7pm, no cover
   16 Fri     ALMA Bookstore open 9am-noon HighwayOneStorage. LB across from new Pemex 
   14-17      Baja 1000 race- Ensenada to La Paz  www.score-international.com
   14 We    Open Mic-Roadrunner - Dinner 6pm 124-8038 - music 7pm please signup to play 624-156-2820
   14-17      Los Cabos International Film Festival   http://www.loscabosiff.com/
   14 We     East Cape Guild Scholarship General Meeting.  Caleb's Cafe 11am

EVERY WEDNESDAY.....
8:00am-9:00am    Rotary Club Palmas de Cortez Hotel dinning room
8:00am-9:15am    Yoga  Intermediate level w/Jackie at the Sukhasana Yoga Center Starts Nov 7th
9:00                     Volley Ball Barracuda Blvd.by Loco-Ricos
9.00am-10.00       Zumba w/Brigitte at the palapa, starts 24th Oct. 2012  bmeier75@yahoo.com
9:30am-10:45       Yoga  Advanced Beginner w/Jackie  at the Sukhasana Yoga Center  Starts Nov 7th
11:00am-12:15      Yoga  Beginner  w/Jackie  at the Sukhasana Yoga Center  Starts Nov 7th
5:00pm-6:00pm     AA Meeting pm at Rancho Buena Vista Hotel  Karen 624-141-080
5:00on-6:00pm      Pilates w/Anne  Beginner & Intermediate at the Sukhasana Yoga Center  Starts Nov 7th
6:00-9pm ish         Open Mic-Roadrunner- Dinner 6pm 124-8038- music 7pm signups 624-156-2820
          Costco shopper Vicky Block :get me your orders on Wed  shop on Thurs 624-125-7901 woodpeckervb@gmail.com
                                Tio Paulo's Rib night every Wednesday                                                               

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Follow up note......our visitor was able to get her meds today.  In fact I think there were 6 responses.....Way to go East Cape!!   All is well............
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Spend Thanksgiving on the beautiful island of Espiritu Santo near La Paz November 20-24, 2012. Join our 5-day Espiritu Santo Quick Getaway this November for only $595 (regular price $700). For more information go to http://www.kayakbaja.com/trips/getaways/EspirituSanto/
We also have several trips available over the Christmas and New Years holiday.
Contact us through our website and let us know you heard of us through the Baja Pony Express and we'll give you a 15% discount, 25% for groups of 4 or more.
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The organic Market of San Jose is happening every saturday from Novermber til May form 9 am til 3 pm. Organic Produce, Live Music, Fun, Workshops, Art. www. sanjomo.com CEL. 6241084235 OFFICE. 1420948.
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The chiropractor, Dr. Robert Smith, will be here this Saturday, Nov. 10, at Plaza del Pueblo from 8 am to 1 pm.
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Todos Santos - Wood Fired Oven Workshop at Teatro Luna Azul
Tuesday Nov. 13, Wed. Nov. 14, Thurs. Nov. 15 - 10am to 12pm daily
Learn how to make a pizza/bread oven that works! Includes a consultation to answer questions about the oven you want to make.  $90US or 1100 pesos. Confirm at bluemooninbaja@yahoo.com.  Info: www.teatrolunaazul.com
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THUMBS UP - ANSWERS - DISCUSSIONS- This category must have name & email address.

a.  If you have any towing needs check out Tom at www.bajawheeling.com. He is a great guy and does an excellent service and is very reasonable. He towed my 36' motorhome down here 3 years ago and is a legend in my book. Check to photo next to the email link on his website.  David T

FISHING REPORTS - Local's fishing reports do NOT need to be signed.  Just tell the TRUTH!

a.  Our report is available at the following link;  Gary Graham
http://www.bajafly.com/report/Bajafly.report.htm
Strange stuff
http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/baja-bytes-gary-graham/463836-strange-fish-big-fish-fun-fish.html#post2926332
http://www.bdoutdoors.com/story/cabo-louvar-strange-catch/

b.  A 327lb yellow fin tuna was caught on the Gordo Banks October 30, 2012 on “Dottie B. II” by Owner/Captain Vicente Cosio (front right), Mate Marco Garcia, Esaul Valdez (Hotel Buena Vista) and Carlos Silva. The action there for large tuna is hot and several more in the 150-225lb size have been caught with Vicente as captain on his boat and the Fedorkas’ “Regina Marie” over the last few days. Contact:  vicentecaptdottieb@hotmail.com ,cell: 044-624-164-6015

        
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BORDER CROSSING, VIA THE VENTANA VIEW

I talked to Doug M. who was with Tom S. as they were crossing the new El Chaparral border crossing this morning. Below is his report about how the crossing works. For details, maps and photos see the Baja Guide at http://www.iwindsurf.com/travel.iws?genID=22

The new El Chaparral border crossing into Tijuana opened Thursday Nov. 1 2012 and is much easier to navigate and to take care of your FMM visa and bank fee than the old crossing. and 200 customs inspectors. To access the new border crossing from Hwy. 5 you will be directed to take a very sharp cubing 5 lane that curves from Hwy. 5 right at the border near the old crossing. This road heads west for 0.2 miles parallel to the border inside of Mexico. Then it makes a left into the new border crossing which you can see in the bottom photo below.

1. As you approach the new crossing look for a sign saying "Declaración" and park. Bring with you 1. $24.50 UDS or pesos. 2. Car registration, 3. Driver License. 4. Passport
2. Enter the building and walk pass the sign for saying Banco". Ahead you will see "Inmigración"
3. There fill out the FMM visa form. Take the completed form to the Banco and pay your $24.50 UDS or pesos.
4. Return to the "Inmigración" to get your form stamped.
5. Return to you car and leave. Doug reports that as of Nov. 4 there were no signs of the old green light red light inspection stop.
6. Leaving the crossing take the "A Playas de Tijuana, Rosarito Y Ensenada turn off over the dry river bed. This will merge with the old route running parallel to the border and on to Hwy 1D toll road to Ensenada.

The photos and maps in the Baja Guide should help you through this new crossing. http://www.iwindsurf.com/travel.iws?genID=22

Mike Godsey mike@iwindsurf.com

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Monday, Nov. 5 -- We crossed into Mexico this morning at 10:30 am. Bottom line, quick and easy, and issuing FMM visas for tourists and holders of FM3 and FM2s. At the border at the end of Calif. I-5, we made a sharp right turn to the west, then after 0.2 miles a sharp left into some 20 or so entry lanes. I entered a center one and was directed a short distance ahead into one of many covered inspection stations. A young lady asked for our passports and car registration. She checked the passport name against the car registration name, and the registration VIN # against the number on the metal plate on the dash. Then she asked me to unlock the hood so she could inspect underneath. When I heard the rear hatch go up, I got out and found another agent looking in our luggage. When I explained we owned a home near LaPaz and would stay there for 6 months, the inspection ended. (The hood was never lifted and 50 miles later I noticed it bouncing up an down a centimeter or so and stopped to secure it.) Next we were directed ahead to an uncovered parking area. From there it was a short walk back to the immigration offices. We filled in FMMs, paid the tourist fee of $29 at a teller window a few steps down a large hallway, and then took the receipts back to the first office to get our visas stamped PAID. Our traveling partners took the far right lane for "declaraciones" and parked by a blue fence next to the immigration offices. After paying FMM fees they circled back to the entry lanes, went through a brief inspection and joined us in the parking area. That was faster and better for trailers and large RVs. The exit from the parking area is to the right. Get in the right lane and take the ramp up and over the river bed and back north to the highway along the border to the toll road. The toll for cars this year is 30 pesos. Even though offices were being painted and it was obvious many people were new to the job, entry to Mexico was quick and easy and immigration people were friendly and helpful. I'm writing from El Rosario. The road was in excellent condition, gas plentiful, and very little traffic. It was great to be on the Baja highway traveling 50-60 mph instead of fighting 8 lanes of cars going 80 mph on I-5. Tom Spradley
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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.
 

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

a.   We had so much fun last night with PAT & CYNDI playing and singing together COUNTRY hits that we decided to repeat the show every Monday! So please notice these appointments and come over at OTRA VEZ to join your friends from East Cape RV Park for a good time with us. Dinner, Pizza, or Drinks only, you are always welcome! Claudia (044) 624 1602652

b.  Dona Vickis La Ribera-Friday@7pm MEXICAN BUFFET Carne asada tacos,chicken enchiladas, tostadas,rice/beans & the fixins.RSVP donavicki@live.com   130 pesos *feel free to bring your own mixed drinks. Cold Beer available. *LIMITED SEATING

c.  La Trinidad Restaurant in La Ribera  -  Saturday Night Nov. 10 th Live Music by Mark and Randy of Skeleton Key Band will be playing after dinner, starting at 7 pm. Menu coming soon!
Great Duet, vocals and guitars. Don't miss out.

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

a.  Is anyone driving to the La Ribera/L.B. area that could bring a package approx. 12x12x8" and weighs about 5 Lbs. (power head for a ShopVac). Will ship to you in the U.S. and repay you with the best Sushi dinner in the Baja. Please contact Dale at gndselway@hotmail.com asap. Thanking you in advance

b.  Rides: Wanted> someone to drive my truck to San Diego sometime between November 15th to December 10th. Load it up, will pay for half the gas. 624 141 0717 MX 760 494 0717 US. jeffinbaja@gmail.com

WANTED - Repeats in one week

a.  Wanted:  Older style stereo receiver or amplifier in working condition needed to play music from our Dish TV to external speakers. Please contact phil.dubois@comcast.net

b.  Wanted: A third person to share my DISH NETWORK account. Pay 1/3 the fees. Looking for someone to share a US forwarding mailbox where your mail arrives in Los Barriles. MX 624 141 0717 US 760 494 0717 jeffinbaja@gmail.com

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

a.  2 Rudders for a 14 ft Hobie Cat. 75 pebbles or BO. Contact: fgreen@jps.net

b.  1986 13' Alaskan Smoker-Craft w/ awning and 9.9 Yamaha 4 stroke engine w/ only 3 hours, 2,500 coconuts...all great condition, and have pics. Los Barriles area. Contact Andy andyiversen@comcast.net or call 142-8024

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

a.  Aero Burro has now landed on top of "Plum Loco" Never miss an
important piece of mail or your medications again while you're here in the Baja ! We have weekly mail and package service. Located in the Plum Loco Red Building next to El Viejo " Come in and talk to Paul or see us on line at www.aeroburro.net The Burro will get your needs for you on time.

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. For Rent: Casa Linda Vista, the home on the cliff about a mile south of Punta Pescadero is available for vacation rentals. This is a fabulous, luxury home with a true infinity pool over hanging the cliff, two master suites in the main house, guest Casita with two more rooms, gym, laundry facility and caretaker included. Please let anyone know that may be interested in a great Christmas/New Years offer to contact either Julie Marks w/East Cape Vacation Rentals @ 624-141-0381 or Scott Lewis @ 624-156-5104

b.  For Rent:  1 bedroom house available for 3 months from November 28 till February 28 in the heart of Los Barilles, for more info. please contact, arroyorider@yahoo.com

c.  For Rent:  2br Casita on Looney Loop-LB.   Also a separate  studio kitchenette.  Rentals are at the rear of beach front property.  Easy direct access to the beach and walk to EVERYTHING in LB.
www.vrbo.com/169281

d.  Rental Wanted:  My husband and I are looking for a 1 or 2 bedroom with a full kitchen and nice bathroom for around $800 a month, we are not worried about location or proximity to the beach as we are driving our own vehicle. We will need parking. We are looking for renting Jan- March. We also require an internet connection.  Thanks so much!  contact: pattimo@vom.com

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