CALENDAR
DECEMBER 2020
18-Fri | Ugly Christmas Sweater Day |
18-Fri | Bookstore 9:00 to 11:00 am, located in Highway Storage across from El Arco on Hwy 1 |
18-Sat | Christmas Toy Collect for Ninos – Club Interact 3-6 pm Los Barriles Fountain – drive by and drop off – pris.cafemaria@gmail.com |
19-Sat | Tequila & Mezcal Tasting Event at Los Barriles Wine & Tequila. More info: http://bit.ly/3nlrrE0 – losbarrileswine@gmail.com |
20-Sun | Scholarships Shootout Pickleball Tournament 12-20-20 @ Tres Palapas – kaplotkin@aol.com |
29 Tue | Full Cold Moon |
COVID INFO
STATE/TOWN | TOTAL ACCUMULATED CASES | CURRENT ACTIVE CASES | DEATHS |
---|---|---|---|
La Paz | |||
Los Barriles | 11 | 1 | 0 |
San Bartolo | 16 | 0 | 1 |
Campestre | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Los Cabos | |||
Buena Vista | 8 | 0 | 0 |
La Ribera | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Santiago | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Miraflores | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Information provided by: https://coronavirus.bcs.gob.mx/casos-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR0KMMYLmafYDw8bgUM6UkzCPToxCrWUOrDG_muWuHH4qvcwDTp-cuASYbE
LOST-FOUND-FIDO-MORRIS
- None
DISCUSSIONS – ANSWERS – ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Have any other comcast customers stopped receiving the pony recently? this seems to be a regular thing. it’s not comcast. the emails don’t even appear on the xfinity home site. it seems they’re just not going to xfinity. they are still going to gmail. any thoughts? bajamark1@comcast.net
(there are 115 Comcast subscribers to the BPE, are all of you having this issue? bpe@thebajaponyexpress.com)
- The Bookstore will be open on Friday, December 18th, 9:00 to 11:00 am. We are located in a storage unit at the Highway Storage facility north of Los Barriles. Go past the Repsol station, directly across from the El Arco tienda is the entrance to Highway Storage. The gate will be open, The Bookstore is located in the middle section, look for the book tables. The Bookstore paid for 90 animals to be spayed/neutered in 2020, all thanks to YOU – the book buyers!!! Keep on reading – bajajoanna@gmail.com
- The Mexican Labor Law states that each year employers are to give their workers a Christmas Bonus. This bonus is mandatory for all employees and consists of the amount of 15 days wages and must be given to the employee by the 20th of December. More can of course be given but 15 days wages is the mandatory minimum amount. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year!!!
QUESTIONS
- Does anyone know if any of the gyms are open? Wayne, Costa Brava – wayne58994@aol.com
- I am wondering if anybody has any experience or advice as to which brand and or type of epirb or plb to have in the east cape area thank you – drserafin@yahoo.com
- Looking for someone who is driving or flying before Christmas to bring down a gift for a local child. The package is a small tripod for a camera light. The package is currently in Temecula Ca.- kkindred63@gmail.com
- Is anyone going to the states that can post a letter for me? Elizabeth Perkins, 1428013 or 425 440 9404 or edesignsbaja@aol.com
EVENTS
- Only 3 more days to buy your tickets for the Mole Lunch/Dinner on December 20 @ Tres Palapas. Mole meals served from 12-6 in a large outdoor space with social distancing protocols. Vegetarian option available. All proceeds to benefit the Scholarships for our students of the East Cape. Tickets are $15 or 300p. Tickets available at Tres Palapas. – kaplotkin@aol.com
- Only 3 more days to register for Round Robin Pickleball Tournament on December 20 @ Tres Palapas. Masks required when not playing and social distancing protocols in place. Help support the education of our local youth. Register at https://www.signupgenius.com/.
../60b044caeae2fa1fa7 or contact Kim Plotkin at Kaplotkin@aol.com - Make sure you reserve your spot for this rare and special event at LOS BARRILES WINE & TEQUILA Saturday. Taste up to 13 different Tequilas, Mezcals and one Gin (made from Agave) with small bites to cleanse your palate. Jenny will not only be pouring your tasting, she will also share the history and process behind Tequila and Mezcal distillation as well as what makes Santanero Tequila Distillery and Gracias a Dios Mezcal Distillery so special from their barrels to their labels. $800 FOR MORE INFO VISIT: http://bit.ly/3nlrrE0 *Seating is limited. Reserve via email: losbarrileswine@gmail.com
REMINDERS
- Last minute Xmas shopping. This Saturday at the market. Xmas ornaments, stockings, stocking stuffers, bracelets, necklaces, cards, pictures, canvas, hats, bags & more. Everything turtles & more. – kjrjones2007@gmail.com
- Lazy Daze – Santa has checked the nice and naughty list twice and is very happy to say we have lots of children on the the nice list. Thank you for all your help. donations and raffle money paid for 9 bikes, 9 helmets, socks and 2 strollers. Toys will be excepted until 12/19. The sorting will be on 12/21, starting at 8:30. Deliveries to Campamento by truck on 12/22 and Los Barriles by ATVs on 12/23. Both delivery days start at 8:30 at Lazy Daze for loading and a celebratory cocktail. All elves are welcome. Again thank you for all your support.
- Community Market update This year is different for all us- The Community Market is no exception and because we are a public park we are bound to strict health and safety regulations . Due to these restrictions we are limited to the number of vendors allowed in the park. We have tried to keep the core of the Market alive and well for all of our faithful market goers – we have had 4 successful markets and we appreciate your support and patience in this ever so challenging holiday season. Thank you Los Barriles. We’ll get through this ! See you at the Market !
WANTED
- Disposable contact lenses urgently needed from costco, 1 box of 2.0 and one box 2.25 – hollybaja@yahoo.com
- Looking for surf fishing rod and reel. preferably 13 foot medium heavy, mod fast action. – andrw803@gmail.com
- Used cabinets. We need some for patio call Sherry at 360-708-6057 or email: kellys2.sherry@gmail.com
- Looking for a used windsurf skinny mast extension in good shape you’d like to get rid of. – steve@majorcreekcellars.com
- Looking for older style washer in good condition. Cheryl 624-117-7125
- Wanted portable 100+ psi air compressor in good running order phil.dubois@comcast.net
- looking for a couch, dining table, and outdoor furniture. Located in Los Barriles.- lifeineastcape@gmail.com
FISHING REPORT
- The fish are STILL biting! Ten dorado and two wahoo on Sunday and “Too Awesome” returned flying happy clothes lines of fish flags. Plan your Christmas fishing NOW! This Friday/18th looks great. Then the day after Christmas. When sea temperatures stay at 70 degrees or above, dorado and marlin stay here feeding. It seems Wahoo, the filet mignon of the sea, stay at 70 degrees too now that this species is more robust. We’ll get out of the way of the kiters after the New Year, but for now, let’s go fishing! www.bajasawesomesportfishing.
com 624-14-10231 headquarters at Baja’s Resort at East Cape. What about a Christmas Gift Certificate for the family? Come on board, it’ll be awesome!
RESTAURANTS – FOOD SERVICE
- Simply… freshly made food in Los Barriles for you to enjoy at home. It’s holiday food planning time. I have 3 weeks worth of menus ready for you to order from. Dishes include *Salmon & dill fishcakes * Veggie balls with tomato sauce * Broccoli mac’ncheese * Falafels * Sweet potato pasties * Indulgent beef lasagna * More dishes to be added, in the meantime you can pick up something Simply Soup-er from the fridge at La Pitahaya. For more info and to place orders email: simplylosbarriles@gmail.com Or find me on Facebook @simplylosbarriles
- “Zopilotes” Ice Cream Shop in San Bartolo is open Thursday-Sunday 11:00-5:30. We also delivery to LB on Tuesday and Friday. Light lunches served in the restaurant. Tamales, Vegan Chili Bowl and much more. To provide a safe and spacious experience, 2 for 1 Sundaes are being offered Saturday as well as Sunday. 2 garden tables are also available. Thursday-Sunday 11:00-5:30 Email: zopilotes.sb@gmail.com Phone/Text/WhatsApp: MX- 612 134 1002-US/CAN- 011 52 1 612 134 1002 Fb/Instagram: zopis.sanbartolo
HEALTH-EXERCISE-ART-CHURCH
- The Christmas and New Year’s mass will be open to the public but with restricted attendance so I suggest you come early. Christmas eve mass at 7:00PM and Christmas day at 10:00AM. The New Year’s eve and New Years day will have the same schedule, 7:00PM and 10:00AM. Temperatures will be checked at the entrance along with all the other COVID precautions. Have a Happy and Blessed Holiday and by all means stay safe!
- Offering transformational workshops with a gathering of women who are committed to personal growth. Come on this journey with me to develop more confidence, contentedness and self love with other like minded women. You will learn strategies, tools and practices that will stay with you for a life time. The gatherings will be educational, interactive and fun. Forty years as a clinical therapist, working extensively with women, has inspired me to share what I know works. Held at a private home in Los Barriles.. Thursdays, Jan. 7,14 ,21,& 28., 10 am to 11:30am. Deposit of $50US returned upon completion. Also private counselling sessions available for the winter. To find out more about me see www.whistlercounsellor.com, or FB Whistler Counselling Services and Workshops. Register with brenda@whistlercounsellor.com.
WIND STUFF
- ExotiKite Kiteboarding Wind Report | December 6-13 | Winds have been light and variable all week making wingfoiling and foilboarding the go to ways to get on the water! The clouds have been hovering and we even had a bit of rain mid-week! The forecast for the week ahead is still calling for clouds and sprinkles early in the week with them clearing and the wind picking up towards midweek. The end of the week might be a perfect time to rent a paddleboard or sign up for tow in foil lessons!
To book, contact us at info@exotikite.com or WhatsApp +1 541 380 0948. - Cabrinha Crosswing 4m. Yes my foil went through the canopy but AirTime did a bomber professional repair. Priced accordingly. 300 Wingdings – teamgogiss@gmail.com
- Cabrinha double agent foil, complete set up. extra rear wing 400 waterstarts – cristina@gci.net
- To check the current wind and weather conditions simply visit www.velabaja.com/weather/ – and don’t forget to bookmark the page to your favorites
BAJA BIZ
Repeats every TWO weeks. 5 lines/10-15 words per line/50 words total – subject to editing
- Tropical Art for your Casa. www.https://gapartsco.com – gapartsco2020@yahoo.com
- Baja Roofing. Water proofing roofs is our specialty. Free estimates. 10 year warranty. References. Local. Baja Kevin – bajasynergy@gmail.com
- Giddy Up, let’s ride! Family and friends coming for the holidays? Make your reservations now for a beautiful ride on the beach, up the arroyo, through the woods full of ancient cactus and trees. Tuck a Christmas Gift Certificate into the stocking and make it a memory making experience. Little kids to big kids, beginners to experienced riders, we’d love to have you in the saddle. Our experienced, kind, deeply knowledgeable Cowboy Felix will make it an awesome time. www.bajasawesome.com to book online, 624-14-10231 ofc 612-157-5319 cel, or swing by the corrals just past La Casita.
RENTALS WANTED
NO MORE For Sale by owner or real estate companies, BEFORE YOU POST CHECK OUT THE RENTALS PAGE
- I am looking for a monthly rental, around 550 USD, with a king size bed or 2 beds stuck together, close to the beach and some shops. No smoke, no pets. We are very responsible, and know what means being a guest, because we have been hosts so many times.
AIRPORT RIDES
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.
- KTM 2007 450. Excellent condition. Ready to ride. Desert tank. After market rims and sprockets. New Seat. 1 year old plastics. Just serviced by Candoo. Dual sport…street legal. Headlight. 3200 coconuts. Email to view and test ride – bajasynergy@gmail.com
- Double kayak like new.450.00 strokes – jjmcgeebaja@yahoo.com
- Single sit on top kayak 250.00 strokes in time for Christmas – jjmcgeebaja@yahoo.com
- T-Max Recovery Kit, 1 offroad block, 2 heavy duty webbing recovery straps, 1 small webbing recovery strap with metal hooks, 2 heavy duty bow shackles. 95 tows – spielmann444@gmail.com
- 2 new steel bodega doors 9 ft wide 12 ft tall powder coated. 700.00 sea shells jjmcgeebaja@yahoo.com
- Panasonic Viera 55″ LED HDTV and a Bose CineMate Series II Digital Home Theater speaker system. Its a great theater system for watching movies at home. 1100 movies – loveinbarilles@gmail.com
- Beautiful Rustic Mexican table with 2 chairs. Hand painted mexican tile table 36″ x 36″, and 2 perota framed chairs. Picture available. 350 meals – loveinbarilles@gmail.com