Month: March 2020

Wednesday, April 1, 2020  –  #4079

Note:  To be sure you receive the BPE put bpe@thebajaponyexpress.com into your contact list.  What else do you have to do!!??

(2) Anyone doing “Take-Out”  Please share with the BPE.  I’m finding FaceBook to be quite confusing.

(3)  Prowler in Buenos Aires last night 1130 pm peeking thru fences yelled at and scared off.  Small compact car white or grey Mx plate beware – karenwbud@hotmail.com

CALENDAR –

LOST-FOUND-FIDO-MORRIS.

a.  FOUND Cell phone off of Agua de la Costa. Call 530-295-7999 – winkellhome@gmail.com

DISCUSSIONS – ANSWERS – ANNOUNCEMENTS

a.   The Government has obligated us to close the Office to the public but we will continue our service as always. Please use the telephone or email to contact us during office hours and we will be happy to take care of your requests. For payments and direct deposits please call first for instructions. Your employees will be advised to do the same when requesting payments.  We are trying to make this as efficient and painless as possible and appreciate your patience. Stay safe and try to stay at home!! Regards,     Dennis C. Riley   pydennis@gmail.com  For credit or debit card  call the office at;  011-52-624-141-0261 or 624-141-0441

b.

QUESTIONS

a. Anyone going north that can take two important letters, I’d be grateful.  Christine Rogers  624-141-0014 casa  206-669-1675 US cell, text, WhatsApp

WANTED –  Repeats in one week

a.  Wanted:  Need large suburban type car cover. 624-141-0217 or dyeagssv@gmail.com

b.  Wanted:  An old laptop or PC computer – mdjoanis@gmail.com

RESTAURANTS

a. We inform you that we will be every Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with sourdough bread, multi-grain bread, apple strudel and of course pasta and pizza and paella!!!!  all to take away, make your order at 6121775806, or by email to productosgourmetbcs @ gmail.  as on our facebook page PIZZAGOURMETSANANTONIO

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

a.  I am offering my services of installation of marble, granite, tile,polishing floors,painting, sealinng roofs, construction of concrete fences,gardening service and all kinds of general maintenance.free budgets in Barriles and surroundings.
Gregorio.
W.catymoreno86@gmail.com

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TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020  –  #4078

CALENDAR

APRIL 2020

DISCUSSIONS – ANSWERS – ANNOUNCEMENTS

a.  Aeroburro will still be open. What I said in the Pony was that only  Plum Loco will be closed.  AeroBurro will still be open for mail service. . I will inform you when it arrives. .Our policy will be that only one person at a time in shop or office upstairs. We will have an area mark off for clients. A table will be outside . We will place your mail or package there. It’s’s not that we do not like you but trying to comply  with health standards.
We can beat this crisis together.   www.aeroburo.com Paul 624-141-0520

b.  Delegacion de Los Barriles  ATTENTION, IMPORTANT NOTICE!  Posted 3/29

As preventive measures against contingency regarding Coronavirus COVID-19, the Delegation of Los Barrels will take the following measures.
* Delegation will be closed starting tomorrow Monday March 30th and until further notice.
* The areas of public safety, civil protection and ZOFEMAT will be on permanent guard and administrative areas will serve via phone or on issues of utmost importance to be the case.
* Public services and garbage collection are suspended this week and reactivated until further notice, when the right prevention materials are available to be able to give the service.
“PLEASE NOT TAKE YOUR TRASH OUT TO THE STREET AND KEEP IT SAFE IN CONTAINERS WITH COVER OR BAGS”
* Work is working in a food bank for those who are in difficulty to have the basics in their cupboard, if you are a person or know of someone, you can call or send message at 6121591878.
For your understanding thank you and we regret the inconvenience this can cause you, please follow the recommendations of the Secretary of Health and as your possibilities stay at home.

c.  **Los Barriles Food Bank** Growing veggies and fruit in the Los Barriles region and have too many? The Los Barriles Food Bank is inviting green-fingered gardeners to leave any excess veggies and fruit outside Joe’s Deli in the GOODWILL box.  We would like to use this as another way to raise money for the Los Barriles Food Bank, but first we need to see if we get enough fresh produce to make it work! Please can you start to leave your produce at the front of Joe’s Deli from today? Thank you! Also, please go to our new Facebook page for all the latest updates on progress. Los Barriles Food Bank

d.  The church services at East Cape Christian Fellowship have been curtailed until further notice but we do offer the service of prayer.  If you have a prayer request you can go to our web site, “East Cape Christian Fellowship” and click on prayer or call Paul Rich at 142-8054

e.  Border Crossing from Tijuana to San Diego has reopened to US Citizens. – also Businesses and Restaurants are shut down in Tijuana and San Diego.  Curfew in place in Tijuana. Be safe everyone.

EVENTS

a.  Bagel Shop will take your orders to deliver Saturday 9-12 by the park where the organic market is.  I will take orders by Thursday at 1 pm.  Please use the Bagel Shop y la galeria fb page and let me know is LB.  Bagels: everything, sesame, plain, onion. Baguettes, humus (chipotle or plain) Cream cheese: basil, chipotle chives and plain. (Tubs 250 gr) and coffee beans. Thanks a lot. – pdelvalle2001@msn.com

RESTAURANTS

a.  Cafe María is open for Take-Out food, you can order at our Facebook page @CafeMariaRestaurant,  pris.cafemaria@gmail.com or  14 105 11, let us know if you need a digital menu. 10% OFF – CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY

WIND STUFF

a.

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

a.  Los Cabos Full Service Storage Facility, conveniently located next to the Los Cabos International Airport. Providing both residential and commercial clients the solution to storing their goods in Los Cabos. All units are drive up with easy access with extra wide, asphalted driveways. info@sjstorage.com – https://www.sjstorage.com/ – (624)146-1390

b.  10% OFF in all SPA VIDA’s Treatments: massages, body scrubs, manicures, pedicures and, facials. We reccomend the accupuncture for body to strengthen the immune system. Follow our Facebook page to learn more about our specials. Appointments can be booked in facebook or at our email spavidalosbarriles@gmail.com

c.  Gardenia Duran – Attorney at Law provides Legal Services in the entire East Cape area. English Spoken. Contact me at the following email if you have any legal situation gardeniaduran@hotmail.com

d.  Mail Boxes Los Barriles is delivering weekly as scheduled to LB.  We have adjusted our store hours to 10-2 Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday.  We email you when you have a package or mail arrive to minimize unnecessary travel.  You may also call us at 624-247-3203, mailbarriles@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. Use Craig’s list and include link.

a.  2012 toyota tundra, reg cab, cap, excellent, reliable, too much new to list. Zero rust 17k colorado plates or offer.  icsm_777@hotmail.com

b.  ktm 350 xcf 2015 great shape!! sevral upgrades!
https://bajasur.craigslist.org/snw/7101279349.html

c.  . Second-hand sold as seen fishing gear all in working order, available for pick up only from Palapas Ventana in La Ventana.
1. Four Riffe Mahogany competition 3X speargun -5000peso or 275USD each
2.  Omer Kanaloa 100 & 110 Spearguns – 2300peso or125 USD eac (we have one of each, 1 x 100 and 1 x 110)
3.  Five Penn Vintage Jigmaster 500 Reel – $1200peso or $65 each  Please message on facebook messenger or call/whatsapp on +5216121119188, or email gear@palapasventana.com

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MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020  –  #4077

CALENDAR –  To view Weekly Calendar, place your cursor on the word calendar above on the ribbon and the weekly calendar will appear.  Click….

APRIL 2020

COVID INFO

a.  Triny’s has decided to close for the duration.

b.  Closing of the Mexican Ports.
https://tribunadeloscabos.com.mx/suspenden-en-su-totalidad-actividades-de-turismo-nautico-en-bahia-de-cabo-san-lucas/?fbclid=IwAR3OYqGn3KKu98IS7vHPDngSj8XW9vPe84H2uCWqG5tt7Ntby9oxbv6Y7fk

La paz closes all beaches from Puerto Chale to Los Barriles:
https://tribunadelapaz.com/cerradas-todas-las-playas-de-la-paz-hasta-el-19-de-abril/?fbclid=IwAR1hnCnccZfeqffxNXgoZWsFEhoD9wiC35RMzVmVCFO_v6MbMgUOYgMKEXQ

#morningnews The Port of Cabo San Lucas Stops Nautical Operations. The sanitary restrictions implemented to avoid the spread of COVID-19 will be enforced for sport fishing, tours and other recreational activities on board nautical vessels. The Port Captain of Cabo San Lucas has officially restricted all nautical operations in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 among the nautical community in Los Cabos: Starting this Thursday, March 26, the only allowed operations are emergencies and specific loading and unloading. All tours, recreational sailing, sport fishing and other non-essential navigation activities are suspended. The Port Captain asks all members of the maritime community to comply with this official suspension of activities.  #loscabos #cabomilradio #bajacaliforniasur #covid19

c.  Newspapers:  https://www.bcsnoticias.mx/andhttps://www.diarioelindependiente.mx/both translate to English

d.  1) If you need someone to pick up and drop off your medications, please email us at info@eastcapehomehealth.com -We will also do grocery and other errands for a small fee and tip for gas. 100% of the delivery charge goes to the delivery person, the locals really need work and we are trying to help them survive during these difficult times.

e.  2) East Cape Health Center is in need desperate need of 2 forehead thermometers. If you have an EXTRA forehead thermometer you can donate to us, please contact us: 624-124-8203 or email eastcapemedical@gmail.com

f.  The Bookstore will be open this Friday – 9:00 to 11:00am. Books are $30 pesos. Here is how things will operate. All customers use Purel before entering store. One customer on each side of the store.  Book tables will also be set up along the driveway.
Customers will place payment in a basket, no change given.
We will have smiles, books and laughter!
Face-masks welcome but not mandatory. – bajajoanna@gmail.com

g.  ** Los Barriles Food Bank Update (March 28 2020) **Thank you everyone from the Mayor, community and business leaders for the food and monetary donations so far. This is a true community effort and we have been so touched by the response to date. While the stocks are building steadily, we still need money and food donations. PLEASE NOTE THAT MONEY TRANSFER DETAILS HAVE CHANGED BELOW. Here’s an update of where we are:

Eligibility/Needs Analysis – the Delegacion has already started on an assessment of households. It is right that the authorities are leading on a fair and appropriate assessment as they know the local population, the households etc. We will cross reference with existing systems in town to make sure there is no doubling up.

Food Stocks – the team from Joe’s Deli worked late into the night to do an audit of what we have already including 79 bags of rice, 105 bags/cans of beans, 164 cartons of milk – see photo which doesn’t really do it justice. When the Delegacion has completed the needs analysis, then we can look at how much we are missing and where we need to build stocks. We will then be able to announce a start date.

Staple Items – we are working towards a bank of staples including: beans, rice long-life milk, flour, sugar, cooking oil. When the Los Barriles Food Bank opens, we will add eggs to that list and also the additional foodstuffs that people have been donating.

Distribution – we are finalizing a system to distribute the food which we can share with you in a few days. Some have asked about the government’s responsibility. They are not making any assessment for at least another two weeks. Then we have no idea when they will start to distribute foods – if at all. So the burden lies on us to at least fill any gaps by taking action now.

Good News! – we have just secured a ton (literally a ton!) of beans from a local area supplier at an unbelievably low price thanks to our Mayor’s efforts. This is great news. The team continues to liaise with local suppliers and wholesalers to get the best prices possible in order to make the money work harder.

**IMPORTANT** If you have people asking you about whether they can get food from Los Barriles Food Bank, please refer them to the Delegacion to register – online during out of office hours. Do not send them to any of the collection points around town.

Donating Money
Send Venmo and Paypal to Jeane Harkleroad (who was previous Rotary President in case you don’t recognise her name!) at jhark29@gmail.com· Transferwise – https://transferwise.com/ Please email gibson.ian@outlook.com for an account number, email and name.

· Cash – cash is also be accepted. Please make your donation at Joe’s Deli.
· Wire Transfer – Please email gibson.ian@outlook.com to get the wiring instructions.

Donating Food – Please donate dried and canned foods: beans, rice long-life milk, canned veg/fruit, flour, sugar, cooking oil, cans of tomatoes, tuna etc. and leave them at the drop-off points – La Playa Restaurant, Bahia Real Estate or Café Encinalito (Sasha’s Café).
“Buy & Donate” – at Joe’s Deli and La Pitahaya (Veggie Ladies), when you buy a can or dried food, buy an additional one and then after paying for it, donate it by placing it into the Los Barriles Food Bank bin.

QUESTIONS
Any questions regarding eligibility/food distribution/households = Luis our Mayor.
Any questions regarding getting money to us = Ian Gibson, Rotary gibson.ian@outlook.com
Any questions regarding food stuff and logistics = Emma Nicholson emma.nicholson@kwmexico.mx
If you would like to help = Emma Nicholson emma.nicholson@kwmexico.mx
Thanks everyone. I know we are all hurting, but every penny helps to keep our wonderful community going during these unprecedented times.

DISCUSSIONS – ANSWERS – ANNOUNCEMENTS

a. NOTICE: LB PROPERTY SERVICES AND REAL ESTATE (BETTO)  Given the syracuse in recent weeks, we are cutting our hours for next week’s from Monday to Friday, 9 am-2pm, with the possibility of closing our office temporary and attending from our homes. We will  be informed..  Stay safe .. LB PROPERTY SERVICES AND ALL STAFF. Alma Cota: almarcota@gmail.com                   Esmeralda Castro: Cell: 624-204-0679                                                                             Betto Cota: Lbpropertyservices@gmail.com Cell: 624-188-7112

b.  During any time of National Emergency, there will always be scammers who
will try to take advantage.  Beware of links that profess to give you
valuable information or who are raising money for people in need.  Those
links may not be to the organizations that you intend.  There are always
constant threats.  Just last week, I got an official looking email from
my bank advising me of a charge from LL Bean.  The first thing I did was
go directly to my bank web site.  Sure enough, no charges.  The real tip
off was LL Bean; geeks wear old t shirts and thick glasses held together
with paper clips and tape and mismatched flip flops!    thecomputerguy@usa.com

c.  We need volunteers to help construct many more emergency face shields for our local healthcare workers (Civil Protection & The Centro De Salud)  Do you have these materials in your house, or can you safely get them (like from your next door neighbors or using a shopping service?):

1.5 liter clear empty plastic bottles (like Topo Chico bottles)
Foam padding: we’ve been using pipe insulation, any foam at least 3/4 inches thick works
Heavy Gauge Wire: for the bottom near chin to provide rigidity
Duct tape to attach the foam padding and wire
Paracord rope
If you can help please email me, thank you – laureleastman@protonmail.com

d.  For those in need of U.S. Notary services while the consulate is unavailable go to: https://onlinenotary.net/

QUESTIONS

a.  Does anyone know a U.S. Notary?  Consulate closed and cannot find one.  Thanks – kellylou46@gmail.com

RESTAURANTS

a.  Pizza Gourmet San Antonio will be open until further notice, for now we have pizza to go call us 6121775806 or if you prefer we are open and come to eat here !!

b.  Beans and Rice is going to close its doors in all of its forms of service (pick up, delivering and restaurant) for undefined time due to the covid-19 contingency.  Thank you in advance for your support and please let me know if you have any further doubt or comment.  Stay safe, positive and strong. I send you my best energies to get through all this.  Sincerely,   Jesus Alberto Santana Luna

RENTALS WANTED & HOUSE SITTING NO MORE For Sale by owner  or real estate companies, For Rent, House-sitting. – Repeats in ONE week. 

a.  In Los Barriles since November and committed to staying here indefinitely until we can be more certain we’re not taking unnecessary chances for ourselves or others by traveling.  Full-time RVers since May and anxious to stretch out a bit during this uncertain time.  Happy to help with light maintenance as needed.  2 grateful humans + 2 well-behaved perros appreciate your consideration! – elliottproperties@gmail.com

b.  want to rent a house 3 bedroom on beach or walking distance, date 1-1-21 to 3-31-21, furnished, pool would be great, quad or side by side, would need transportation close to L B – BILLSWORLDNOW@YAHOO.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. Use Craig’s list and include link.

a.  Motorcane 4″ fat tire bike. 2 years old, like new. Hydalic brakes, 2×10 speed,Sram S7 & S9.  Great for riding on the beach and around town. 750 spokes. pics available.  smalley58@yahoo.com

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SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2020  –  #4076

CALENDAR – Blank

LOST-FOUND-FIDO-MORRIS.

a.  Found on beach, junior size, snorkle, mask & flippers
264-164-8157 – kellys2.sherry@gmail.com

b.  Terri Lynn.  Found your kayak.  Chuck
6 24 227 1170 – eastcaperoofing@hotmail.com

DISCUSSIONS – ANSWERS – ANNOUNCEMENTS

a.  Trying to find the newspaper and/or Mexican agency that says all Mexican ports are going to close.  Need to authenticate.  bajaponyexpress3@gmail.com

b.  PLUM Loco will be closing till an all clear time returns.We Thank all  of our many friends and clients that have made our summer job last a lifetime. In this time of social distancing we wish to comply with all safety  regulations. Aeroburro will still be open to receive packages and mail. For more information please call 624-141-0520 . Thank You and most of all “Stay Healthy” Paul – thebestofplumloco@gmail.com

c.  I’m running out of books. I have a closet full of books to trade with anyone else sticking it out down here. Mostly action adventure, various authors. Lets trade.. 206 734-1077, 624 182-2989, bajamark1@comcast.net

RESTAURANTS

a.  Cafe Maria is open, our permanent special goes from 10% to 20% off in take-out food. Orders can be place through Facebook @CafeMariaRestaurant, by email pris.cafemaria@gmail.com (let us know if you want to see our digital menu), by calling 14 105 11 or by Whatsapp 6121586762 .. Just choose your favorite way to place your orders. Service starts at 2:00 pm.

HEALTH & EXERCISE & ART

a.  Dra. Iliana Ortiz – Radiologist and breast ultrasounds specialist, will be at the East Cape Health Center next Tuesday, March 31st. Appointments can be made at our front desk or by calling 624 124 8203 – eastcapemedical@gmail.com

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

a.  ¡Hola! Are you looking for Spanish lessons the whole year? I offer Online lessons through Skype, I am Mexican and I use a method, but I complement it with other enjoyable activities that make learning easier… Don´t hesitate and email me for more info! – spanish.online.with.anne@gmail.com

b.  Gardenia Duran – Attorney in law, provides Legal Services and Advices in the whole East Cape Area, ie from Cabo San Lucas till La Paz. English Spoken. Contact: gardeniaduran@hotmail.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. Use Craig’s list and include link.

a.  ####entire sale price is donated to lb food bank###
Please buy my golf cart, it seats two, has off road tires and a tipper tray. Great for beach runs or around your larger property to haul stuff. $1750 feelih@gmail.com – feelih@gmail.com

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SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020  –  #4575

Notes: This is getting a difficult. So many of you have great ideas about what to do, when to do it and how. In my opinion, it’s crossing the line over to “opinions”.  The comments and replies fill up my inbox.  Stick with the facts……..if someone publishes a suggestion, do your research and check with your MD to see if it is valuable and safe for you. You all know the disclaimer scenario, “The BPE does not endorse…….etc., etc.”.

Also, let’s keep the local employees working, order a To Go dinner and shop locally.     FB rumor, Smokey’s is and/or has Ruben Sandwiches!  624-141-0294 or text US cell 858-231-1358 for to go orders or free home delivery

Here’s a smile.  Ducky has diligently been on virus patrol and wants nothing more than for us all be able to roam to our hearts content!  Cheryl

CALENDAR
Empty!  Watch for the next full moon, April 7th

COVID INFO

a.  All Catholic masses have been canceled until future notification. TheTemplo is closed for all of our safety. God Bless you all!!

b.  You may or may not know that yesterday the Mexican government Closed all ports in Baja from Cabo to Ensenada. This statement also made it clear there would be no boats in or out. No recreational sports fishing and no commercial fishing. The article in the Mexican paper said that it is in effect until further notice but I suspect 60 days. The only ships in would be emergency vessels. A bad omen and of course will crush any tourism for this summer. 2 months would also probably mean cancellation of the Bisbee but I have not spoken with Wayne yet. This is from the Mexican paper in Cabo directly.  Stay healthy and inside,  All the closures are both Sea of Cortez and Pacific sides.

c.  El Cardonal recycling is postponed until further notice due to the Coronavirus. Thanks
Marilyn Pomeroy 5103506336. – marilynpomeroy21@gmail.com

d.  This is an “idea” for a way around disinfecting wipes (that we cannot even get here!).
Take a bag of baby wipes, cut out the bottom, take them out and put them in a zip-lock baggie. Pour 1 to 1.5 cups of Clorox into the bag and mix it up. There you go, disinfectant wipes. Be sure to mark the baggie. – charlene.wenger@gmail.com

e.  East Cape Health Center discussion for oxygen compressors. We have access through our medical providers for brand new compressors that serve dual purpose. These machines will take room air and convert the 21% in exchange for medical grade oxygen, this device has dual function with nebulizer capability. This dual function helps with respiratory support in the event of exacerbation of asthma, emphysema, COPD or pneumonia.  If you have budgetary restraints we are selling our old fully functional compressors without the nebulizer capability. IF you are interested in contributing or purchasing one for your home please email me at
charlene.wenger@gmail.com or call or stop by the clinic 624-124-8203

f.  Carmen’s Place is closing for the season.

g.  As of 3/27 according to https://coronavirus.bcs.gob.mx/  BCS has 10/ two in LAP, 8 Cabo

h.  Via Lori M. FB:  This just in from a friend of a friend who works in the State Department: “American citizens currently in Mexico should enroll in the STEP program on the State Department website.” The “Smart Traveler Enrollment Program” (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Registration makes your presence known, and enables a consular official to contact you in case of an emergency. https://step.state.gov/

LOST-FOUND-FIDO-MORRIS.

a.  Dr Gretel just had 4 adorable siamese mix kittens dropped off.  They were heard crying and rescued by a caring local woman.  We believe the momma cat has been killed. The kittens are around 5 weeks old and eating solid food.  If you would like to foster or adopt please call or email Kris at 52 624 182 3068 or jkshellard@hotmail.com

b.  Lots of dogs and puppies in need are coming into Cortez Rescue and because of the pandemic, dogs are not getting to their furever homes.  During this crisis we would love to find some fosters for our fur babies!  If can help please contact info@cortezrescue.org or call Kris at 52 624 182 3068.  There is nothing better than a furry companion during self isolation. – jkshellard@hotmail.com

DISCUSSIONS – ANSWERS – ANNOUNCEMENTS

a.  Copied from LB Delegacion FB page:  ATTENTION, IF THERE WILL BE ELECTRICAL ENERGY!  Due to the health contingency, CFE informs us that if you will have electric energy this Monday March 30th in the communities mentioned in the previous statement.  For your attention thank you. PLEASE SHARE.

b.  Help needed for David Lucero. He is the young gardener and odd jobs guy in Los Barriles and Buena Vista. He is hardworking, reliable and a gentle soul. He was rushed to Fedipaz for an emergency appendectomy. He needed the surgery immediately .His surgery was successful. The family cannot come up with enough money to get him out of the hospital. They will not release him until they have been paid,  which includes 3,000 pesos a days stay. The total owed is 35,000 pesos. We have raised 18,000 pesos and he needs to be released this weekend. If you could make a donation towards these expenses, there is a donation box for David at LB Properties (Betto Cota’s office)
Put the money in an envelope with your name so he can thank you. Thank you for your generosity. For more information contact Annette iikaiser@frii.com

c.  Capsforcancerbaja–Hello all you stay at homes! It is time for spring cleaning! Would you be kind enough to donate your no longer needed  goods to our cause. We are a group of volunteers who knit and crochet caps, blankets etc for the children with cancer at Casa Valentina, Salviterra Hospital, Casa Reto, where women are recovering from Cancer, Casa Cuna, the orphanage, and  Nuevo Creations.  The garage sale, this year in the Cancha in Los Barriles the Sunday before Christmas. This is our only source of income to purchase yarn for the next year.  Also in need are children’s clothing. If you are coming back to Baja please bring us some of your grandchildren’s outgrown clothing.  I can arrange for pickup in Los Barriles. Annette iikaiser@frii.com

QUESTIONS

a.  Is anyone flying or driving north in the next few days. I have a small envelope with a pendant inside that is all packaged and stamped. Just needs to be put in any mailbox. Elizabeth Perkins, edesignsbaja@aol.com, 1418013 or 425 440 9404.

b.  Caravan:  Looking for someone to caravan with from SJD area to U.S. border. Departure date flexible.  Call Dennis @ 208-720-0296.

RENTALS WANTED & HOUSE SITTING NO MORE For Sale by owner  or real estate companies, For Rent, House-sitting. – Repeats in ONE week. 

a.  Rental Wanted:  house for long term rent in Barriles or Buena Vista
Tomascruz97@hotmail.com

b.  Rental Wanted:  January 2021 to rent in the LB area. Waterfront would be good.
8mm8bella@gmail.com 124-8071

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. Use Craig’s list and include link.

a.  J&H Motors disposing a  Polaris Ranger for a client  2100 cocos – jandhmotors@outlook.com  https://bajasur.craigslist.org/snw/7097910987.html

b.  Pickup Camper-1999 Fleetwood Angler 600 sleeps  Ted US Cell 320-761-1181
https://bajasur.craigslist.org/rvs/d/pickup-camper/7099767843.html

c.  one van ticket to airport form LB, Tue Mar 31 @ 8:55 am  250 mx  triplej@frontier.net

d.  2001 8 passenger full size Chevy van Makes great work truck.  Now 3300 Peppers.  https://bajasur.craigslist.org/cto/d/2001-chevy-van-reduced/7084786186.html

e.  2005 nissan pathfinder suv rwd off road pkg 88k miles auto trans cold a/c
available 4/1 4300 coronas – jhenvy@yahoo.com

f.  1.2 sattelie dish  for sale  fiberglass  works fine   for dish network   40   gringo  fan palms – annabeckz1@yahoo.com

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FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020  –  #4074

Note:   (1) Four drive ups and one fly up border crossings.   All went smooth and easy.  Anyone out there with a problem crossing?

(2)  I’m struggling with putting the restaurant menus on the BPE but I’m sure you all have your favorites anyway!  Let’s see if this works.  It’s a screen shot. Pepe’s Pulmo

COVID INFO

a.  3/26/20: East Cape Health Center today we have 8 cases of Covid-19 in Cabo, most from the same wedding party almost 3 weeks ago. Another couple flew in from US and became ill once they arrived. They are contacting anyone who they made contact with. They have now restricted incoming flights. Please encourage your friends or family coming in from US or elsewhere to comply to the 2 week “stay home” policy to limit our exposure here in southern Baja.  If you have plans to go shopping stop by our pharmacy for mask and gloves. Our clinics, lab and pharmacy will remain open. We have cleaning crews disinfecting the clinics before and after patients. We are taking all the recommended precautions with screening at the door before entering the clinic. We have the hazmat suits for our own protection.. Stay tuned… charlene.wenger@gmail.com

b.  Dear Friends, and Patients  –  Letter from our Dr. Dennis O’Brien

There are currently scads of information on social media, television etc. regarding Corona virus in the US and abroad.  Most of it is useful and requires the application of common sense and action.  Below, I’d like to share a few thoughts with you that will hopefully put your mind at ease.

Corona viruses have been around for a while.   SARS , from a few years back, is a corona virus.  This present virus, COVID19,  just like any other virus, will not respond to antibiotics as there is no cell wall to destroy (unlike a bacteria).

So………..what do we do?  There are many things we can do to decrease the likelihood of contracting a viral infection, being a carrier, or both.

All of the precautions regarding hand washing , direct contact, avoiding large crowds and public places are good things to practice and make good common sense and remember:  YOU CAN BE SYMPTOM FREE AND STILL BE A CARRIER.  That said, let’s all be responsible community members.

Good over all self care is also a must right now.   Simple things such as staying hydrated, avoiding sugar of all kinds (  and  booze), rest, avoiding smoking of any kind, avoiding over exposure of sun, minimizing stress, avoiding over exercise and avoiding over eating  are a good place to start.  Perhaps the best single self care item is AVOIDING FEAR in  all its many sources.  It has been well demonstrated  that stress lowers an immune response and this  is even  more important now.

Regarding an immune response, the following will be helpful for us all in moving forward.

Getting information: As mentioned, there is a lot of information out there  about COVID19.  Your best bet is to listen to the experts in the field of immunology and epidemiology. To date, information coming from hopeful  drug companies and politicians have been  incorrect and misleading in my observation .

That said, Mainstream medicine and Big Pharma are planning an OUTSIDE IN  approach to treating this.  That is, recommending drugs that have not been tested for safety and efficacy, as well as massive vaccinations.  The problem with OUTSIDE IN is that even if it produced good clinical outcomes, which it may or may not,  it will not be available for at  least a year  from now and by then the damage will already have been done.

INSIDE OUT works in a different way.  What it does is to activate your own immune response from the inside, allowing your own immune players to selectively fight off an invader of any kind.

How do we achieve that?  The self care tips above are a good place to start.

Next, (and oversimplified), we have to activate certain white blood cell types known as PHAGOCYTES.  What they do is patrol your body from cell to cell, and when they detect that there is an invader, they engulf the invader and destroy it. For this to happen the phagocyte needs the triad of Soluble Calcium, real Vitamin C (NOT ASCORBIC ACID), and essential fatty acids. Soluble Calcium is needed to get the white blood cells mobile and patrolling.  Essential fatty acids are needed to get Calcium out of the bloodstream and into the tissues and thus, into the phagocyte so that it can be mobile and get to work where it is needed.  Real Vitamin C  is what allows a phagocyte to have the  knock out punch it needs to eliminate an invader. (Note:  ascorbic acid is the antioxidant portion of the Vitamin C molecule and is  less that 5% by weight of the complex Vitamin C molecule. To say that ascorbic acid is Vitamin C is like saying that a steering wheel is a car.  Don’t get bamboozled!).

The triad I have used for the last 29 years regarding viruses is made by  Standard Process.

1.  Calcium lactate tablets   9 per day   3-3-3

2,  Cataplex C tablets          6-9 per day

3.  Cataplex F tablets           6-9 per day

Standard  Process has recently started a program called PATIENT DIRECT, which gives patients the ability to order directly from them and deliver to your door.  Please let me know if you have any questions about  this.

Back to COVID-19.  We have to remember that microorganisms such as this are NOT PREDATORS, THEY ARE SCAVENGERS.  That said, they will thrive on

dead, raw, irritated, devitalized  tissue.  So……….  if you  are interested in the INSIDE OUT principle, the above information will be helpful to you.

 It is estimated  that the majority of humans on the planet will be exposed to COVID 19

 within a year.  In the US,  unlike China and S Korea, it will be more difficult to contain  for a variety of reasons and will continue to spread over a longer period of time, increasing  our odds of exposure.  That said, we as individuals have limited options regarding  exposure to COVID-19.  What we do have is the ability to  make good choices for ourselves and our families by raising our vitality FROM THE INSIDE OUT.

 If you have any questions about any of the above information, feel free to contact me at densaidyes at aol.com.  Please feel free to forward this article to others.  My Best to you and your families  Dr Dennis O’Brien

BUSINESSES

a.  Starting March 25th and until next notice, the Delegation will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

b.  Rochin Olachea, Lawyer & Accounts–office hours 10 to 3pm Mon -Fri.  Contact anytime by phone 6241410343cell  and WHATS APP 6243554968, 6241971307, 6241555558, juanangelrochin@gmail.com, Andrea@rochinolachea.com, lizeth@rochinolachea.com y francisolachea@gmail.com

DISCUSSIONS – ANSWERS – ANNOUNCEMENTS

a.  3/26/20:  We just spoke to our CalGas delivery guy and he said power will be out from 8am – 4pm on Monday (3/30). FYI! We are in Buenos Aires.

WANTED –  Repeats in one week

a.  Wanted:  two used tires ..33.5 x 15  ctoc99@hotmail.com

AIRPORT RIDES – none requested

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. Use Craig’s list and include link.

a. Battery charger on wheels, with a timer and an amp gauge.                     12 Volt – 200 Amp Engine Start

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THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020  –  #4073

CALENDAR –

Our beautiful Calendar is blank for March 2020!

COVID INFO

a.  Contact Char if you want to donate money to help her prepare the health clinic for COVID-19 or order a oxygen compressor, which is what you’ll need if seriously I’ll. She is ordering compressors soon so put your order in right away. The clinic has 4 oxygen compressors We may need a lot more ,so order one for the clinic. Lets be prepared!

b. East Cape Health Center Update – As we continue to track the CoronaVirus we are researching the mixed stories for validity. Today I learned of  5 cases of Covid -19 that have been identified in Cabo. All tested in Hospital H+ and now recovering in their hotel. The group flew in together for a wedding and 2 became ill almost 2 weeks ago, and the other 3 have been recently tested after developing symptoms. Fortunately, the southern baja has been lucky but those coming in from the US or elsewhere may bring it down to us. The Mexican President is looking the other way and not imposing restrictions, as elsewhere in the world. View this web page and see how this is expected to run its course.  https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/americas/100000007049738/as-coronavirus-approaches-mexico-president-looks-other-way.html?action=click&gtype=vhs&version=vhs-heading&module=vhs&region=title-area&cview=true&t=5

For daily tracking log into https://coronavirus.bcs.gob.mx/  under Casos in Mexico click the green box and a window will appear describing all the known positive cases in the different states in Mexico.  We now have masks and hand sanitizer ( bring your own pump bottle) for sale in our pharmacy. – charlene.wenger@gmail.com

c.  Something I would like to share with everyone, based on my previous experience as a restaurant/bar owner: the state health inspector always insisted on us having a bucket of water containing 5% bleach. This was used to frequently rinse our bar towels used to wipe bar and kitchen surfaces. This simple solution kills ALL bacteria and viruses, yet is mild enough that employees didn’t need to wear gloves (thus a bonus as they were keeping their hands sanitized).     Bartenders, money handlers, food prep employees all benefit from using these sanitized towels, thus having bacteria and virus-free hands probably 99%+ of the time.     I suggest all of us consider keeping this solution around our homes, as it is an effective killer of bacteria AND the Corona virus.
Ron & Lynda, Baja Cleaning Crew – BajaLynda315@gmail.com

d. Be Aware:  In the past five days I have spoken to six people who had just arrived on international flights.  Of the two single persons and two couples only one person was self- quarenteening themselves.  A local shop owner had to ask another couple to leave the shop after finding out they had just arrived on an international flight and decided to go about town shopping

BUSINESSES CHANGING HOURS OR CLOSING

a. El toro y la luna is open from 9 am to 5 pm monday to friday.  Closed on weekends, la ribera store is closed temporarily..  Thank you for your prefeference!!

b.  Pay Dennis:  Due the present circumstances we have modified our office hours to; 9:00AM to 2:00PM, Mon.-Fri. And ask customers to use the telephone for information when possible. Thank you all, stay well and may God Bless!

c. Aeroburro, Your local package and mail service will be opened 9 to 4 Monday to Friday at Plum Loco. We are here for all your shipping needs and questions. Our location is Sanitized after every customer. If you need books we have a free library filled with books to help pass your time. More information at 624-141-0520 or www.aeroburro.com  Most of all” Stay Healthy” Paul

d.  RECYCLE CENTER CLOSED until further notice – please keep your recyclables until we’re able to re-open.   Please, absolutely no dropping off recyclables. – info@eastcaperecycling.com

QUESTIONS

a.  Looking for a local, affordable experienced website designer.
BajaRoncho@mac.com

RESTAURANTS

a.  Pizza Gourmet San Antonio will be open until further notice, for now we have pizza to go call us 6121775806 or if you prefer we are open and come to eat here !!

WIND STUFF

a.  Wanted:  Used Moses 633/483 combo hydrofoil on a 111/101/91 mast vanart@gmail.com or What’sup +1 604 600 5054

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

a.  If you, around los Barriles o La Ribera and you,all like Massages. Close by (*map) you could bring  all your family you and your Pet. Letticia Sauceda   WhatsApp this number, 624 12 89875.

b.  Spa Vida has 10% off in all of the treatments and services. Besides, we recently included Acupuncture to our list of body treatments, which helps with several body conditions, but as a reminder these days, it also helps to improve the immune system, and this treatment is 15% off!!! If you would like to book an appointment send an email to spavidalosbarriles@gmail.com or book through facebook.

AIRPORT RIDES –

From SJD Airport to the EastCape – none

From the EastCape to SJD Airport

• 4/2 leave LB at 2:00 pm to catch FLT 295 to Portland. 1+1+Dog, or share Taxi. – thea@ctcak.net
• 4/3  Fri Sun Depart 10.30 am share taxi two more people $20 each – lemoine71@hotmail.com
• 4/8 Wed noon, from LB. Share cab. 2 people, $20 each, 1 person $30 – karenvjames161@gmail.com

Caravan – Rides Offered – Rides Wanted – none

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. Use Craig’s list and include link.

a.  two good, but used tires 33.5 x r 15  toc99@hotmail.com

b.  bbLife jacket Competitor by Sherpa Competitor juvenil hasta 85kg
Indice de flotacion 50 newton – ngrinager@gmail.com

c.  2005 nissan pathfinder suv rwd off road pkg 88k miles auto trans
cold a/c available 4/1  4300 coronas – jhenvy@yahoo.com

d.  2008 Chevy Suburban LTZ one owner 4 by 4  1,004 actual miles. Loaded white / grey interior. 11,000 apples or will trade for smaller car or suv or 4 seater side by side.ertdd2000@aol.com

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TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020  —  #4072

Note:  I’m getting too many emails, “do this”, “don’t do that”.   The objective of the BPE will be concentrated on businesses and the real-time health and welfare of the citizens and x-pats of the East Cape.  Restaurants, if you’re doing To-Go, send me your menu and I’ll try to post.  One good suggestion, please don’t come to BCS until we get an all clear!  If you need to express yourself, please use FaceBook.

CALENDAR –  To view Weekly Calendar, place your cursor on the word calendar above on the ribbon and the weekly calendar will appear.  Click….

The calendar for March is blank!!
COVID INFO

a.  Websites:  discoverbaja.com  for road info.  I have received 6 emails from folks driving north crossing at TJ, Mexicali, & Calexico (horses mouth) and NO problems.  Now if anyone has had an issue would like to hear that story

b  Here’s an official US website that will give the latest Travel info for US Citizens from the US Embassy in Mexico City.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/
From here choose “Mexico,” and then select the latest Embassy Messages – Alerts.
– Alaska’s governor just mandated starting March 25, a two week quarantine for all international and interstate travelers entering Alaska punishable up to $25,000 fine and/or one year jail time.
https://gov.alaska.gov/home/covid19-healthmandates/

c.  East Cape Health Center is watching the following website for accurate information.
https://coronavirus.bcs.gob.mx/.   IF you review you will see only 2 cases have been identified in Cabo both were in the hospital for a short stay and recuperating at home. Please check this census daily and it will calm down the stories you may be hearing. – charlene.wenger@gmail.com

d.  East Cape Health Center Announcement so many questions are surfacing about COVID-19 so I wanted to help clarify our protocols:  IF you develop symptoms of headache, sore throat, dry cough, fever, muscle and joint pain ( more than normal ) let us know and we can advise you clinic: 624-124-8203/emergency: 624-160-1997. We have one room designated for screening anyone with infectious symptoms and we can rule out other infections or viruses with tests in our lab.
If you have traveled Internationally or in the US ( Washington, California or NY ) or have close contact with anyone who has tested positive, we can arrange testing if it is indicated. Just like everywhere in the world, Mexico has the capability to test suspicious cases and treat the symptoms at home. IF hospitalization is indicated Hospital H+ has reassured me they can handle hospitalized patients in regular rooms or ICU.
Please keep my number handy 624-157-0081 and if you have information for me please contact me by email: charlene.wenger@gmail.com

DISCUSSIONS – ANSWERS – ANNOUNCEMENTS

a.  East Cape Home Health is now offering grocery delivery services from within and around Los Barriles. Email us your address amd grocery list and we will deliver to your front door. A charge of 20% of your grocery bill will be added and 100% of that fee goes to the delivery personnel. info@eastcapehomehealth.com

b.   HSBC Fido:  My findings, remember these addresses: mexico_honofid@hsbc.com.mx   –Beatriz.pardo@hsbc.com.mx  or Hugo.chavez@ hsbc.com.mx ,these three email addresses are currently invaluable.  Write and give name,address and Fido number and ask for instructions to pay. They will answer usually in twenty minutes with the amount in dollars and pesos and how to pay. You can choose now to pay someone from 50 to 100 dollars to do it for you or pay yourself at any HSBC branch or mail a check ( usps) to us address.  Tony at Bay Cities Produce.  This info is in the Directory under Bank/Fido

QUESTIONS

a.  Does anyone know the rules for taking food back to the US in a cooler? Is it allowed? Thanks jrlester@live.com

b.  Looking for someone qualified to drive a 2018 Ford Edge from Los Barriles to US border, or beyond (Reno ideally) with a seasoned, well traveled small dog (miniature Schnauzer). Dog is well behaved and obedient. Preferably within the next few weeks. Monetary compensation and qualifications will be discussed later.   Raushabaja@live.com

WANTED –  Repeats in one week

a.  Wanted:  Travel trailer wanted. need something to park at our ranch during home construction. – clarenceharrison@hotmail.com

FISHING REPORT

a.

RESTAURANTS

a.  As of March 23, The seating area of  “Zopilotes” Ice Cream Shop in San Bartolo will be closed until further notice. We are still offering Ice Cream sales in 1/2 or 1 litre size, available for pickup or Delivery. Email: zopilotes.sb@gmail.comWhatsApp: 612 134 1002
Facebook: zopis.sanbartolo – For Flavours available and to place your order for Premium Hand Crafted Ice Cream. Thank you. – zopilotes.sb@gmail.com

HEALTH & EXERCISE & ART

a.  Kelly’s Full Body Conditioning work-outs are still happening. Tuesdays and Fridays 7 am – 8am at the open air Palapa next to the Elementary school. Bring your mat, light hand weights and exercise bands. I have a reputation for the class being difficult, its true! But come and do what you can, or stay at home and do nothing. – kwmx3@yahoo.com

WIND STUFF

a.  Windsurf freeride board 110-115 lt. 6.0-6.5 sails. Less than 10 year old gear please. – vstrals@outlook.com

b.  2018 10 meter North Neo, great condition.750 Coco’s – mikeabbott123@msn.com

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

a.  Mail Boxes Los Barriles is open Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday 10am to 2pm.  We are happy to help you with your shipping needs to and from San Diego weekly.  Give us a call Terry Curtis, 624-151-5530 telcel, 310-272-9500 usa, Judith 624-247-3203 store.  mailbarriles@gmail .com  www.mailbaja.com

b. dish reciever  for lease  6 mo. lease  all channels  east coast networks   plus channels   234   to  242 – annabeckz1@yahoo.com

c.  trees for sale  any kind  of  coco  any size   6ft   25 ft.   royal palms  fan palms all delivered and planted  desert trees   and cactus  app.  only – ronlaribera@yahoo.com<

AIRPORT RIDES
From SJD Airport to the EastCape – none

From the EastCape to SJD Airport

• 4/2 leave LB at 2:00 pm to catch FLT 295 to Portland. 1+1+Dog, or share Taxi. – thea@ctcak.net
• 4/3  Fri Sun Depart 10.30 am share taxi two more people $20 each – lemoine71@hotmail.com
• 4/8 Wed noon, from LB. Share cab. 2 people, $20 each, 1 person $30 – karenvjames161@gmail.com

Caravan – Rides Offered – Rides Wanted – none

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. Use Craig’s list and include link.

a.  Polaris Ranger for a client
https://bajasur.craigslist.org/snw/7097910987.html
jandhmotors@outlook.com

b.  One Eco Baja van ticket  LB to airport, Tues  3/31/20 @ 8.55 am  triplej@frontier.net

c.  Brand New Atv tires on Polaris stock rims. I can remove from rims if you just want tires same price.  25x10x12, 25x11x12  375 Coco’s – mikeabbott123@msn.com

d.  1   sattelite for sale   1. 2   fiberglass  works fine   70   cocos – cantrell.knowlesbeckyz1@gmail.com     

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MONDAY,  MARCH 23, 2020  –  #4071

Good website for BCS:  https://coronavirus.bcs.gob.mx/

CALENDAR –  To view Weekly Calendar, place your cursor on the word calendar above on the ribbon and the weekly calendar will appear.  Click….

COVID INFO

a.  As of Saturday, 21 March 2020, the United States of America and Mexico Border will be temporarily closed to all non-essential travel. The border restrictions apply to vehicle passengers and pedestrians crossing at legal ports of entry. .  https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/03/20/joint-statement-us-mexico-joint-initiative-combat-covid-19-pandemic   (I’m still not clear, US and Canadian citizens going home.  Going into Mex & CA.  Sure would like to hear from northbound AND south bound drivers, CA or US.

b.  https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/coronavirus/is-a-canadian-expat-the-first-coronavirus-case-in-baja/

LOST-FOUND-FIDO-MORRIS.

a.  Lost my StarKite board today (March 19) it is red with gold letters just north of ExotiKite.  If someone finds it can you please drop it off at ExotiKites.  Thanks!  I would certainly buy you a beer or 3 LOL! – dan@cedartubs.com

b.  please help escort one of our cortez rescue pups Tanya to either victoria or vancouver canada. forever home is waiting. its easy…we will meet you. check pup in and you will be met at arrival airport. please help! kim – kimafogarty@hotmail.com

DISCUSSIONS – ANSWERS – ANNOUNCEMENTS

a.  pay  water bill online
https://www.egbs2.com.mx/emunicipio/portal/login.do?id=390

QUESTIONS

a.  If anyone has crossed the border back into the USA from baja Fri. or Sat  please post if you were able to cross.  Answer:  According to a Department of Homeland Security notice, travel through the land ports of entry and ferry terminals along the United States-Mexico border shall be limited to “essential travel,” which includes, but is not limited to:  U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents returning to the United States

b.  someone who can reset a ram 3500? – lindarae1890@gmail.com

EVENTS

a.  The party portion of the party4purpose fundraiser for New Creation Kids Orphanage/Alburgue has been cancelled BUT THE NEED HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER. The fundraiser continues at www.leaders2give.org. Please make a donation today to help the kids get through the tough summer ahead of them. Thank you – info@leaders2give.org

WANTED –  Repeats in one week

a.  Wanted:  Small freezer – tahoegirl@hotmail.com

b.  Wanted:  sattelite dish for Dish – wolfislobo@yahoo.com

c.  Wanted:  used or even damaged hydrofoil moses 633/483 on a 111/101/91 mast
email: vanart@gmail.com or whatsup +1 604 600 5054 – vanart@gmail.com

RESTAURANTS

a.  Beans and RiceTako Bar is committing and gathering all its efforts every day in order to contribute to avoid a wide spread and outbreak of COVID-19 in our community,  by applying measures of hygiene and disinfection in all the common areas and work spaces within our facility before opening our doors to the public, during service schedule  and after when we close our doors so we can still offer the best quality of food/beverages and at the same time a safe place and environment for you to enjoy. we’re open Wednesday through Monday noon to10pm for lunch and dinner.  (live music nights are suspended until we see fit that the panorama’s getting better).  Jesus Alberto Santana Luna

b.  CANDOO RESTAURANT has rearranged the outdoor open air patio seating, providing sufficient space between clients.  All the employees are working with a heightened awareness of sterilization and cleanliness.  We are offering free delivery and curbside pick-up.  Call 624 124 8038 to place your orders to go. – kwmx3@yahoo.com
HEALTH & EXERCISE & ART

a.  I’m still here if you are in need of Physical Therapy.  My room at Tres Palapas has been closed; however, I have set my table up at my home, or I can make home visits. It’s more important than ever that we keep our bodies healthy.  jwiley427@gmail.com.  Jennifer Wiley, MA, MPT

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

a.  installation of marble,granite,tile,floor polishing,sealing of roof,painting, constrution of concrete fences,floors,gardening service and all kinds of general maintenance.free budgets in Barriles and surroundings.  Gregorio  W.catymoreno86@gmail.com

b.  Available NOW: Architectural Consultant.  As we are invited to reconnect with our homes, I am reopening my consulting service.  25 years experience in the construction business.  15 years of architectural design and project supervision.  Consulting only and available outdoors.  May our imaginations remain alive.  tehroma@healingwinds.space
“Space is the breath of art.” Frank Lloyd Wright

RENTALS WANTED & HOUSE SITTING NO MORE For Sale by owner  or real estate companies, For Rent, House-sitting. – Repeats in ONE week. 

a.  1 to 2 bedroom house for the next for the month, possibly two, in Los Barriles. Starting this week. I will need an ATV as well. +1 (423) 605-2841 – s.kammer@me.com

AIRPORT RIDES –

From SJD Airport to the EastCape – none

• 3/24 Tue 11:15 am.  Share cab to LB, $20 each for 2 people, or $30 for one – karenvjames161@gmail.com

From the EastCape to SJD Airport

• 3/25. Leave LB at 10 am.  Want to share ? 2 people + 2 bags. Ssegal34@yahoo.com
• 4/2leave LB at 2:00 pm to catch FLT 295 to Portland. 1+1+Dog, or share Taxi. – thea@ctcak.net
• 4/3  Fri Sun Depart 10.30 am share taxi two more people $20 each – lemoine71@hotmail.com
• 4/8 Wed noon, from LB. Share cab. 2 people, $20 each, 1 person $30 – karenvjames161@gmail.com

Caravan – Rides Offered – Rides Wanted – none

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. Use Craig’s list and include link.

a.  2020 PJ U7 14 utility trailer. like new. 77 inch x 14 ft deck. deck stained gray. new spare with cover. this is the best trailer for hauling your crew side by side. heavy duty 3500 lb axle. rear ramp gate. 1800 scallops – cslysdal@gmail.com

b.  Specialized women’s stumpjumper FSR 3,000 new five years ago. 450 now. DavidLokey@icloud.com

c.  2015 Yamaha Viking – 6 full seats. On new 27” wheels. New tires and belt.  4k miles, 12k fish – harry@olillo.com

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SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2020  –  #4070

Note:  Wow, what else can I say!  Today, I will “clean” the calendar of any social events up to April 15th and we’ll go from there.

CALENDAR –  To view Weekly Calendar, place your cursor on the word calendar above on the ribbon and the weekly calendar will appear.  Click….

COVID INFO

a. Smokey´s Update – During these difficult and trying times our team at Smokey´s is instituting some changes in an effort to promote sterilization and responsible social distancing. For instance, will now have some seating available outside under event tents and we are also spacing barstools farther apart. We have installed a handwash station on the patio and we are asking all customers to wash their hands thoroughly upon entry and our employees are doing the same every 20 minutes.
Further, we are proud to be the first customer for a new local business run by Ron and Lynda Tracewell, the Baja Cleaning Crew, which specializes in cleaning and sterilizing the floors and walls of local homes and businesses with their new specialized machines. Calling the Tracewells is something we should all consider at this point in time.
Due to current circumstances, we are now forced to limit our daily work force in an effort to provide work to ALL of our employees. But with that, we have doubled our cleaning crew from two to four employees per day for four hours. That´s a win-win. A well maintained sterile environment and continued work for our employees. In addition, Smokey´s is now offering and encouraging to go orders for food and drink. And we are now offering free home delivery as well. For to go orders or delivery please call local land line 624 141 0294, or text US cell 858 231 1358.

In the event that the government requires that bars and restaurants close, we will remain open on a to go and delivery basis only. And our customers will continue to be welcome to enjoy Happy Hour in our parking lot in a socially responsible manner.

We wish all in our community continued health and well being. God Bless us all.  Chris Moyers

b.  “You are not alone in paradise.” Feeling isolated, lonely, and anxious during these uncertain times. Camilla Ford offers online/phone counseling for relief, connection, healing, clarity, and serenity. For more info: bajacamilla@yahoo.com.

c.  US Consulate March 20, 2020:  https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmx.usembassy.gov%2Fes%2Finiciativa-conjunta-de-mexico-y-estados-unidos-para-combatir-la-pandemia-de-covid-19%2F&data=02%7C01%7CBlanco%40state.gov%7C1e688d128cab45260e6308d7cd05bf8a%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C0%7C637203296875253648&sdata=%2FLoWYQHst%2F%2FvDMa2BvDf3BfLyNVo7ujesocwRUfdOK8%3D&reserved=0

d.  In an effort to keep Los Barriles, Buena Vista and all of our great East Cape Villages healthy and happy, Suzie’s Consignment will be closing Friday (Mar 20^th) at 5 pm.   April 3^rd we will reevaluate the situation and let you know what direction we are going.  We apologize for any inconvenience, but the health of our clients, customers and our dedicated employees is very important to us.  Thank you for your patience.  Keep smiling and keep washing those hands!!

e.  Solutions Clinica de Belleza – Under the current situation that the world is in right now, I’ve decided to take precaution and close my business for the remainder of the season. For those clients who have upcoming appointments this next week I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you but I feel this is necessary for all of us to stay safe and virus free.       Connie Heinen – permsolutions@aol.com

f.  Asociacion de Artes has made the decision that we will not  print out our April – May 2020 issue of the East Capers Magazine.  WE WILL HAVE AN ONLINE ISSUE ONLY.  This decision was made because of the amount of folks leaving town, and we  feel it would not be the best way to spend our advertiser’s dollars to print a copy that will reach a very small audience.   What we are doing is, all advertisers that paid for the April-May 2020 issue will be in the October – November 2020 issue for free.  That is, your paid issue will carry over to the first issue of the 2020-21 season.   This will also help with your bottom line as we all know the season ended this year 2 months early.  The online issue will reach thousands and will not cost anything but some of our time.  Your ad’s will be in the online issue as it would have been in the printed issue.   We will aggressively advertise the online issue. We appreciate your continued support with our magazine and look forward to a great 2020 -21 season!
We will get through this new ‘world’ we live in and hope all of us in our little corner of the world are safe and healthy.  And everyone who enjoys our Baja paradise, think of our local neighbors that will have a very big struggle with their season and livelihoods ending two months early.  Please do what you can to help them out too. Please keep your articles coming for those of you that were writing them.  We still will have an issue, just not in print form!!!  Thank you for your support. – eastcapersmagazine@gmail.com

g.  As you may know the 9th Annual Feeding the Hungry Fashion Show was cancelled due to reasons related to the current Coronavirus Pandemic.  The worst part of this cancellation is the effect on those that really need the additional food voucher help purchasing the food that they need.  We had switched to a spring fashion show this year because the summer is when the vouchers are needed the most and many of the gringos are not here in the summer months to hire them.  The Feeding the Hungry Fashion Show organizers still have the desire to help those that really need food the most and want to be a conduit in providing that help.
The Los Barriles Food Bank has a plan in place to use donated food items.  Our greatest need is financial to help the neediest families in the area.  We are always amazed by the willingness of the local community to help by the cash that they donate to the Feeding the Hungry Fashion Show program.  With the cash donations we purchase food vouchers from Chapitos that we distribute to the neediest in our community.  With those vouchers they can purchase things they need like: fruits, vegetables, diapers, medicine, or bread.  Every family’s needs are different.
The cash raised through past fashion shows has been the primary way that we have been able to help the local people.  This season, with the fashion show cancelled, has been a very painful reminder to us that we can’t do it alone, but we really rely on the members of this community to help make it all happen.  Donations of cash can be deposited at Intercam Bank in the name of Harriet Purkey.  Cash in both USD and Mexican Pesos are very welcome.  For checks please contact us for instructions at one of the phone numbers listed below.  If you would rather not go to Intercam Bank, we would be glad to meet you in town.  If you are in the USA, or Canada and want to donate by check, call, or email, for instructions or more information.
For more information and/or instructions:  Phone: Ben or Harriet Purkey 624-141-0339 Mexico, 541-854-5303 USA   Ben’s Mexico cell 624-177-9881   Email: purkeybh@gmail.com

LOST-FOUND-FIDO-MORRIS.

a.  The S.N.A.P. clinic scheduled for April 19 has been postponed until May 17 as the government mandated closures of all large gatherings from March 20 to April 20,which we are happy to comply.  If any pet needs to get spayed or neutered before our next clinic, please make an appointment with Dr. Cristobal ,612 141 4261 in Buenos Aires.  This service is still free to the Mexican Community paid for by donations to S.N.A.P.  We wish everyone good health during this time and we will see you next season. – kathyp1210@yahoo.com

b.  orange kite board found on beach on 3/20   describe and claim – bajasynergy@gmail.com

QUESTIONS

a.  Does anyone have a tow bar or car trailer  I can use or rent for a day.  My car went belly up down by nine palms and I need to tow it back. Prerabky sito it a strap  waterman5113@yahoo.com

b.  based on personal stories and the world health org. reports, i suspect that mexico is under-reporting possible covid19 cases in baja to protect the tourist industry, and may be diagnosing the flu instead. any facts to support my suspicions?. – sschatzl@sdsu.edu

c.  anyone driving to the states and has room for two lg boxes 20lbs that need to be dropped off at any ups drop off. will compensate. thank you bcsbaja@yahoo.com

WANTED –  Repeats in one week

a.  Wanted:  sit-on-top kayak in good condition with trolley cart. Not fishing. No paddle needed. 10 feet max. – danceswithshells@gmail.com

RESTAURANTS

a. “Zopilotes” Ice Cream Shop will be open as Usual until Monday March 23. We will then be changing to “Take Out” Only. Consider ordering your fave flavour by the litre. Delivery available. 2 for 1 Sundaes still on for Sunday March 22. Come on up and help us eat up the flavours I have already made. 10:30-6:00 Sunday-Friday zopilotes.sb@gmail.com Facebook/Instagram-zopis.sanbartolo

HEALTH & EXERCISE & ART

a.  YOGA with SARAH – Online LIVE Vinyasa Flow class Monday 8:30-9am Free  Go to: https://losbarrilesyoga.com/online/

RENTALS WANTED & HOUSE SITTING NO MORE For Sale by owner  or real estate companies, For Rent, House-sitting. – Repeats in ONE week. 

a. Housesitting wanted:  my name is daron lapping,  you have probably seen me at the driving range hitting balls or at tres palapas playing pickleball. i am the golf instructor at skamania lodge near hood river oregon. i just got the call that my work will be closed for 2 more months. i personally feel more safe here then at home and would like to stay in los barriles. so if anyone knows of a house that needs watched over or a room available or something please email me @ daronturbo@gmail.com
i have many references

b.  Help!  With the crazy times we are in we find ourselves looking for a place to “shelter” for April and May.  We are already here!  Buena Vista is our first choice, close to the playa – mdjoanis@gmail.com

c.  I am looking for a house for long term rent two or three bedrooms in Barriles or Buena vista
tomascruz97@hotmail.com

AIRPORT RIDES –

From SJD Airport to the EastCape –

• 3/24 Tue 11:15 am.  Share cab to LB, $20 each for 2 people, or $30 for one – karenvjames161@gmail.com

From the EastCape to SJD Airport

• 3/25. Leave LB at 10 am.  Want to share ? 2 people + 2 bags. Ssegal34@yahoo.com
• 4/2leave LB at 2:00 pm to catch FLT 295 to Portland. 1+1+Dog, or share Taxi. – thea@ctcak.net
• 4/3  Fri Sun Depart 10.30 am share taxi two more people $20 each – lemoine71@hotmail.com
• 4/8 Wed noon, from LB. Share cab. 2 people, $20 each, 1 person $30 – karenvjames161@gmail.com

Caravan – Rides Offered – Rides Wanted – none

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. Use Craig’s list and include link.

a.  one sattelite  dish  for dish network  fiberglass   1,2  meters  50   cocos   u.s. – cantrell.knowlesbeckyz1@gmail.com

b.  1 dish reciever  for lease  active   6 mo lease   all channels  networks   all movie channels  cheap – annabeckz1@yahoo.com

c.  2010 polaris ranger 500 efi 4×4.  all new tires, wheel bearings, brakes, suspension bushings, oils, filter, tune up.  large winch.  only 765 hrs.  5500 tacos obo.  bobcatshaw@gmail.com –

d.  2001 8 passenger Chevy Van.  3500 peppers. https://bajasur.craigslist.org/cto/d/2001-chevy-van-reduced/7084786186.html

e.  2003 28ft panga diesel. immaculate condition, paperwork all current, fully equipped, 21,995 obo email for link. – jonanthonynaihe@yahoo.com

f.  One Eco Baja Tours ticket for Tues  3-31-20 @ 8.55 am  LB to Airport triplej@frontier.net

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