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News and Events


Todos Tortugueros Centro De Tortugas Pre-opening Celebration - Join us this Sunday May 25 as we celebrate the rising of the new Todos Tortugueros Centro de Tortugas. Enjoy carne asada, snacks, and desert fun runs on our ATVs. Yes, you can test ride our new vehicle! Bring the kids. The Todos Tortugueros Centro de Tortugas is located on Calle Los Mangos East. From the Las Playitas Road turn East on Calle Los Mangos, go two blocks and you're there. Look for the balloons. 2:00-??? If you'd like to provide a food item or volunteer Sunday, please contact Francesca Looking forward to seeing you there! - Francesca, todostortugueros[-at-]live.com, www.todostortugueros.org, 145-0353, Todos Santos


CSNY/Deja Vu is Finally Here! - There are still a few tickets available for the new Neil Young/Mike Cerre movie/ Fortalecer fundraising event at La Esquina this Thursday evening. Tickets are $10.00 or $100 pesos and available at La Esquina and El Tecolote but are going fast! Doors open at 7:00 and hamburgers, hot dogs, beer, wine, and n/a beverages will be available for purchase. Live music, raffle items (including a custom Chris McElroy surfboard), and a provocative movie should make for a fun evening! Don't miss it! nancyserfas[-at-]aol.com


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Comments, Questions and Answers


Septic Clean Up - Hello. Hearing of the sewage spill, I brought down to Pescadero a bacterial culture to de-toxify septic problems. It's really easy to grow and cleans up this kind of problem like magic. So far I'm not finding much interest. Please get in touch soon as I have only a short time here before returning to California. dhodul[-at-]hotmail.com - Dan Hodul, dhodul[-at-]hotmail.com, Pescadero


Is There A Tax Accountant - --in Todos Santos or region for tax prep/advice on US taxes. Thanks - Serena, brentserena[-at-]gmail.com, Todos Santos


Car Parking At Airport - We would like to park our car at the San Jose Airport or nearby for five days. Has anyone done that successfully? We got a rate of $15 U.S. per day from the internet. Is is secure? - Daniel And Ellen Siqueiros, daniel[-at-]danielsiqueiros.com, Todos Santos

Pet Friendly Hotels - Can anyone recommend a nice place to stay in Loreto and in San Quintin that accepts dogs? Thank you. - Carmen Gutierrez, carmeng[-at-]starband.net, 612-111-7362, Pescadero

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The Onion would welcome additional answers to this question. Last time we checked, the Hotel Quinta San Francisco (on the malec�n) and the Desert Inn (on beach north of malec�n) both accept pets. Also mentioned were the Hotel Brenda and the Baja Outpost. Note that hotels along the Malec�n can be very noisy, especially on the weekends when the "cruisers" are out.

You might try the Hotel Luna a couple blocks off the Malec�n but call first to check their pet policy; (613) 1352288. The Hotel Oasis at the South end of the Malec�n used to accept pets but they now have a strict "No Pets" policy. However, the beach in front of the Oasis is a good place to walk/run your dogs.

Also, check here for a list of Pet Friendly Hotels up and down the Baja. The list is a little out of date so call first to confirm. http://groups.google.com/group/bajaponyexpress3/web/4-19-07-updated-dog-friendly-hotels - Alan and Debra


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Rides Needed/Available


Ride To SJD Sat 5/24 - Looking for a ride from Todos to SJD airport on 5/24 for a 5:00 PM flight. Will pay for gas . Call Chris at 044-612-108-1198 - Chris, globetv[-at-]aol.com, Todos Santos


Ride Needed From SJDC Airport This Sunday 5/25 - Happy to pay for gas and share a ride with anyone going to Todos Santos from the airport this Sunday, May 25th any time after 12:00 PM. - Alan, 805 598 7908, alan[-at-]baja1.com, Todos Santos


Need Your Truck/Van Driven To New Mexico? - If you need a truck or van delivered to anywhere in or near New Mexico, we can do it. We are two mature gringas with mucha experiencia driving in Mexico and points north, wanting to transport household belongings to the Santa Fe area, hoping to leave mid-June. We can provide numerous references as to character, and between us we have over 60 years of safe driving experience. - Janel Beeman, janelb3[-at-]yahoo.com, 145-0213, Todos Santos


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Restaurant and Food News


Dark Rye Bread - The La Paz bread guy introduces dark rye bread to his repertoire of breads and will be baking off some oatmeal cookies with golden raisins. These new arrivals plus the original rustico loaf are available while quantities last beginning at ten am on Wednesday May 21st from the dining room of the Tres Virgenes restaurant. Find the bread guy at the corner of Madero and Constitucion in La Paz- Les Carmona, La Paz


Dinner And A Movie Night At Buena Vida - This Friday we will be showing "The Diving Bell And The Butterfly" It is rated four stars by the Chicago Tribune and received the Golden Globe Award for Best Picture Of the Year in a foreign language. It is about the editor of the French Elle Magazine who... well I will not give it away. We will be serving a buffet of various pastas and salad for $100p. Please arrive at 6:00pm sharp to ensure a seat. The last showing was quite successful. Please bring a cushion so that you will be more comfortable. We are not taking reservations at this time. French with English subtitles. We look forward to seeing you! Jessie 6121343100. - Jessie Rutowski-spence, jessierutowski[-at-]hotmail.com, 0116121523612


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Music/Entertainment News


Special Thanks !!! - I want to thank very especially all the people who made the concert by Alex DePue and Miguel de Hoyos a success. Barbara Perkins and all her staff for letting us held this event on La Ca�ada del Diablo. David for installing the sound system, my friends for all their support; my boss, Alan Thompson for his feedback; and from the bottom of my heart to my Mom, Isabel J�uregui and the rest of my family. And of course all you beautiful people of Todos Santos.

I can tell you Alex and Miguel left Todos Santos very happy with the community support and appreciation, and with intentions of coming back next year. I want to express my personal feeling about this magnificent kind of artists coming to a place like this and give us the experience of ecstasy for a while. I consider my self very lucky to live here and to have the opportunity to enjoy all these wonderful gifts of life. Thanks again. - Vivianne J�uregui Mari�o, vivi_jm[-at-]yahoo.com, 044(612)152-3798


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Pet Corner


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Kittens ~ Free To Good Home - Unusual Manx kittens (without tails)one black and one white were born on April 4th and are ready to bring your life the happiness and joy of the feline energies!!! - Anita Pussycat, eyeloca[-at-]gmail.com, 044 612 151 9046, Pescadero


Puppies Puppies And Puppies! - Baja Dogs has 5 litters of pups and their moms. One litter is chi x. Free to loving, fenced homes. We will be following up to make sure the pup has been spayed by six months. We are located in Centenario on the highway (just outside of la Paz) 8 - 8 P.M. 612 124 8433 Spanish 128 8235 English - Dhorea Ryon, dhorearyon[-at-]hotmail.com, www.bajadogshelplineoflapaz.org, Baja California Sur


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Misc. For Sale/Wanted


HP Laptop - 17" widescreen display, 1GB RAM, 160GB Hard drive, AMD Turion 64X2 Mobile Processor, Lightscribe, Windows Vista, Microsoft Office, six months old, in perfect condition and super tuned. 630 clams or abalones. - Jeff Armstrong, totemjunior[-at-]hotmail.com, 624-1410159, Los Barriles


Gardener Wanted - I am looking for a reliable, English speaking gardener to care for my place in Elias Calles. - Pat Light, patluz1[-at-]gmail.com


Looking For Shipping Containers To Buy - Does anyone know of any shipping containers for sale in southern Baja? Prefer 8X20, or 8X30. Will also consider 8X40. Possibly interested in several. Thanks, Aldo - Alan Cooper, tropic.aldo[-at-]yahoo.com, 406-549-6767, Todos Santos


Long Term Car Rental - Will be staying in Todos for four months Dec./08 through March/09. Am hoping to be able to negotiate reasonable, private rental of vehicle for use during that time. I have an international driver's license and will take care of all insurance requirements. Please contact Darlene Harris, darlene[-at-]dccnet.com, (604) 943-5336, Canada


20 Ft. Skipjack For Sale - 20 Ft. Skipjack - DEAL OF THE CENTURY. Bought new boat - this one is lonely so it needs a loving new home. Every option available - 50-gallon gas, bimini top, outriggers, radar/depth finder, VHF radio, CD w/stereo and amps, custom tackle center, salt water washdown, cuddy cabin. All this plus a Trail Right double axle trailer - what more could one boat owner want!!!! Asking $10K US coconuts - bring ANY reasonable offer. Call or email (May come with free hubby if not sold soon -) - Janel Faraci, janel91436[-at-]aol.com, 624.175.9102, Los Barriles


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Vehicles for Sale


Van Or Truck Wanted - I desperately need a large van, stepvan, bread truck, delivery van, or smallish truck with a trailer hitch to move my things back to the states. I am disabled and need immediate stateside surgery. Please, if anyone knows of, sees or hears of such a vehicle, please notify me. Because of severe disability and serious illness, I can't search for it myself. This is an urgent matter! Any help would be sincerely appreciated. You could save a life. - John Cook, forte41[-at-]hotmail.com, 612-165-6084, La Paz


99 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Truck - 99 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 5 speed Red AC 4 Cyl Runs Strong $6400 OBO - Dave, conejo14[-at-]hotmail.com, 612 156 8749, Todos Santos


Tow Dolly - "Master Tow" tow dolly. Great for towing cars/trucks. Carries the front wheels off the ground. Nw tires and rims. $750 OBO - Dave, conejo14[-at-]hotmail.com, 612 156 8749, Todos Santos


Motorcycle Wanted - Is anyone selling a motorcycle? I�m interested - Carlos Valenzuela, carlosvalenzuelas[-at-]gmail.com, 6121547655, Todos Santos


1996 Chevy Tahoe For Sale - 1996 Chevy Tahoe 4WD with all power and options. 117K miles, A/C, luggage rack,leather interior. Maroon ext/tan interior. Needs only wheel alignment and possibly a couple of tires. Asking $4500 U.S. clams. Call or email Janel Faraci, janel91436[-at-]aol.com, 624.175.9102, Los Barriles


For Sale - 2005 Tracker - 2005 Chevy Tracker, white, loaded, nat'l plates, 2008 taxes paid, sunroof, low miles, original owner, purchased new in Cabo. Leaving Cabo June 27, priced to sell at $9,000 U.S.Valued at $12,000. - Beth Dalton, bethlivesincabo[-at-]hotmail.com, 624.358.9027, Cabo San Lucas


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Real Estate & Rentals Available / Needed


Rental House Wanted - Couple and recent rescue dog are looking for a three bedroom rental in Todos Santos area. Ocean view, pool, tub and garden would be ideal. - Jonny Gleed, jonathangleed[-at-]gmail.com, Todos Santos


House Sitter Wanted - Long Term. - Beginning June 11, 2008. Custom 2 bdrm, 2 bath, on one acre. Ocean view. Minutes North of town. Need references. Owner in Todos Santos now. - Bill Hunter, kathleenhunter[-at-]comcast.net, 707-480-1443 (Cell), Todos Santos


Beach House For Rent - Long or short term, comfortable 1 bedroom in great neighborhood in Las Tunas area. Only 300 yds to the beach, outdoor bath, full kitchen, electricity, ceiling fans, great views! King sized bed or 2 twins. Lots of great outdoor patios and 3rd floor viewing deck! On the beach road of Camino Internacional. See www.vrbo.com/180933 for pics and more info. Summer prices are negotiable! Thanks much, Aldo - Alan Cooper, todossantoshouse[-at-]gmail.com, www.vrbo.com/180933, 406-549-6767, Todos Santos


Summer Pescadero Rental - Walking distance to beach. Furnished 2 Bdrm 2 Bathrm house with large palapa porch.$500/mo. - Cora, mcjl[-at-]sonic.net, Pescadero


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Commercial Section (Please tell our Advertisers you saw them in the Baja Western Onion)


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House & Business Painting + Gardening - A painting contractor in Todos Santos!! We are a residential and business painting company (interior and exterior). We also do gardening jobs. We are awaiting the opportunity to serve your painting needs in a prompt, efficient and professional manner. Call us!!! Victor Lopez, houseandbusiness[-at-]gmail.com , 6121339002, Todos Santos


Baja Labor Team - We are available for hard work: Landscape, concrete work, land cleaning, plants, palms, flowers, fruit trees, agaves. .English speaking.- Baja Labor, bajalabor[-at-]gmail.com, 6121433027, Todos Santos


Jet Skis/Wave Runners For Rent - for rent in Los Barriles at the Hotel Palmas de Cortez. ----- Perfect weather for a spin on the water toys. Resort rate - $85 per hour - locals only rate - $65 per hour!!! These are brand new 3-MAN Kawasaki wave runners - fast, smooth riding, lots of fun for the WHOLE family. Ask about our day rate for large parties!! Buy an 8-hour package at a HUGE discount and share it with family and friends. We will deliver jet skis to you in Todos or Pescadero with an 8-hour rental. Call or email Janel Faraci, janel91436[-at-]aol.com, www.rampagefishingcharters.com, 624.137.0686, Los Barriles


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Quote of the Day: " If life was fair, Elvis would be alive and all the impersonators would be dead. " - Johnny Carson


Community Calendar
Denotes New or Updated Onion Item This Week
Sunday
Dharma Talks and Guided Meditation with Robert K. Hall, 10:00 A.M.--11:30 A.M. - La Arca, Todos Santos
Cabo Mil Happy Hour - 6 :00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. 96.3 FM, In English.
Los Cerritos Beach Club - Sunset Sessions, Live music by Dalina Jones and Diego Ramirez, 3 to 6 P.M.

Monday
Free Pool, 3 P.M. - 10 P.M. - The Sandbar, Pescadero

Tuesday
Dinner And A Movie Night At Buena Vida - dinner at 6:00 movie at 7:00
5:00 to 7:00 P.M. - Todos Tortugueros, A.C., Recycling Center, two doors east of the Pemex near Miguel's restaurant, Todos Santos
Zandro's Ashtanga Yoga - 9.00 A.M. Donations, La Arca , Todos Santos

Wednesday
Fish truck at Secrets of the Garden at 1:00 P.M., Todos Santos
All You Can Eat Pizza - The Sandbar, Pescadero

Thursday
May 22, 7:00 P.M.CSNY/Deja Vu Film and Auction at La Esquina, tickets at El Tecolote and La Esquina
Steak Night, La Cañada del Diablo, Todos Santos - Reservations 612-14-00069
Tai Chi Class - La Arca 11 A.M. to Noon.Contact Rhoda Jacobs, 044 612 157 6088, Todos Santos
All You Can Eat Spaghetti - The Sandbar, Pescadero
Zandro's Ashtanga Yoga - 9.00 A.M. Donations, La Arca , Todos Santos

Friday
Music by Shawn & Cowboy, Hotel California, Todos Santos
Live Reggae music from KL. 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. The Sandbar, Pescadero
Los Cerritos Beach Club - Sunset Sessions, live music by Dave Hutcheson and Dave de la Valle, 3 to 6 P.M.

Saturday
1:00 to 3:00 P.M. - Todos Tortugueros, A.C., Recycling Center, two doors east of the Pemex near Miguel's restaurant, Todos Santos
Saturday Morning Yoga - La Arca, 9:00 - 10:45, Todos Santos
Music by Flashback - 8 P.M., Hotel California, Todos Santos
Los Cerritos Beach Club - Sunset Sessions, Music by Daniel Siqueiros, 3 to 6 P.M.

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