Need Help Finding Homes For Rescued Animals - Los Amigos de Los Animales needs one or more volunteers to take pictures and write bios for the animals at El Refugio, Kitty Heaven, and in foster care. Regular updates are needed for the Gringo Gazette, the BWO, and the Baja Rescue website. If you're good with a camera, like animals, and can be relied on to provide continuous, timely updates for these resources, you'll probably find the work a lot of fun. The most rewarding part of the rescue work is finding homes for the abandoned animals, and you would be a key link in doing this. Please contact me if you are interested - Janet Howey, janethowey[-at-]yahoo.com
Road Report #! Post Norbert (courtesy, Baja Pony Express) - If you send a report, please start with the date and time.
a. We have been halted by the Federal Policia as the road between Mulege and Loreto is 'broken'. So we secured the last room at the Motel Mulege which is the only one on a hill. We discovered that the motel was full of people who live near the lagoons in Mulege and they do this as a matter of routine to get to high ground. There are entire neighborhoods here ready to continue partying tonight! More from La Paz if we get there tomorrow.
No wireless or high speed here. Remember those times? - Pam
aa. Sent to me on 10/12 at noon: Pam telleen just called in sunday morning - the road was closed at loreto but is now open and they are continuing down - Tessa
b. This email was dated 10/12 [-at-]11pm. According to a government report the agglomerations a bit north of what is known as "el cien" north of La Paz got hit very hard by the hurricane, more than 200 houses are damaged. the highway is cut off at some places between La Paz and Constitution and between El Surgente and Loreto.
According to the CFE weather report on the net, the storm was Cat. 2.5 when it hit shore and maintain that force over the peninsula until it exited as a Cat. 2. The SCT said that they will have the highway passable by tomorrow. - LIC. JACQUES-EDOUARD BEAULNE
Road Report #2 Post Norbert ( Courtesy, Baja Pony Express) - (Thanks everyone for the "onsite" road reports. Nice to know the road is open. Cheryl)
a. Jim and I left LA on Sunday morning and are currently in Loreto. The road just north of Loreto is fine. There were crews cleaning much of the mud that was on the road. A hotel employee in Loreto said they had a lot of rain but not much wind. We will be on the road tomorrow to Los Barriles. We will give another update when we are back. Mary Ann Egging
aa. Jim and I left Loreto at 5:40AM today and made it to Los Barriles around 11:30AM. The road was passable all the way down. There was some water on the roadway in a couple of spots but no problems. It's good to be back.
b. Oct., 13, 08 / 12:49 pm
According to the government the road from La Paz to Constitution has 11 damaged areas, from El Esurgente to Loreto the road was severely damaged, one person is reported as missing in Loreto. If anyone want to know if you can travel call the bus company AGUILA in La Paz.
c. Oct 14, 2008 10am: There were some bridges out around Loreto but traffic was still moving. The streets in Constitucion were covered in water in some places but the street construction the week before made it a mess then - just a little wetter now. It was slow in just a few places but no problems in getting through. LIC. JACQUES-EDOUARD BEAULNE
Driving South - Hola amigos. We just arrived in Sherman Oaks after a delightful trip up the Baja peninsula from East Cape. We were trying to be ahead of Norbert and thankfully make it! The only "problems" we encountered were some road repairs and a little wind. However, we suggest that if you're heading south, you should postpone your trip for a couple of days (maybe a week?) since the hardest hit areas have been Constitution and Loreto, both of which have been cleaning up since a storm hit weeks ago. Buena suerte, JoAnn y Russ Hyslop - Joann Hyslop, eastcapers[-at-]yahoo.com
Barack Obama At El Tecolote! - via his books, that is. The Audacity of Hope just arrived, including a copy in Spanish if some of your Mexican friends want to better understand the candidate. Change We Can Believe In, a summary of his views and proposals, including eight of his 2008 campaign speeches, is also in stock. - Janet Howey, janethowey[-at-]yahoo.com, 145-0295, Todos Santos
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Thank You - I got tons of responses needing some help getting some paperwork down here for my property. It's nice to see such a strong sense of community. Thanks all - Larry Crowson
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Cook Your Own T-bone Steak Night Returns - TONIGHT, Thursday, October 16th, at 6PM, we will be beginning our regular season of cook your own T-Bone Steak Night. YUMMY tender T bone steak, cooked the way you like it, baked potato with sour cream and butter, hot garlic bread, and a garden fresh green salad, with your choice of dressings. All this for the low price of 180.00 pesos.
The bar will be open as always to serve you your favorite beverage, and there will be live acoustic folk and country music provided by Alan for your listening pleasure. Just a reminder, you don't need to order dinner to come out and enjoy the music but reservations are REQUIRED for dinner. So get your name on the list, and come join us for opening night. It's easy, just call 612-14-00069, or drop by a day or two before to get signed up. It will be fun! - Barbara Perkins, barbara_perkins[-at-]hotmail.com, 612-14-00069
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Barack Obama At El Tecolote! - via his books, that is. The Audacity of Hope just arrived, including a copy in Spanish if some of your Mexican friends want to better understand the candidate. Change We Can Believe In, a summary of his views and proposals, including eight of his 2008 campaign speeches, is also in stock. - Janet Howey, janethowey[-at-]yahoo.com, 145-0295, Todos Santos
Mini Computer - I have a mini computer, Asus, Eee series, that is fantastic. It comes with windows XP Pro, version 2002, service pack 2. It has upgraded memory (RAM )2 gigs. The processsor is Intel Celeron, 900 mhz. 3 usb ports, internal mic and jacks for headphones/headset. It also has an internal web cam. Light and easy to store at 2 lbs. this is great for surfing, Skype, messenger with voice. Has a sm. hard drive of 5 gigs, but sd card i upgraded to 13 gigs. no dvd tho. 6 mo. old, warranty,manual. $375dlls - Mike Johnson, zzooo9[-at-]yahoo.co, cell 612 152 3564, Todos Santos
Stuff - I have one Polaroid, 7.0 mega pix, usb and all u need, 129 dlls. Randy moss official, on field, rebok Jersey, Raiders, XL, new, 45 dlls. And hammer drill kit, with impact driver, v 18 series, 1 hr battery charger, new unopened in hard plactic case, Milwakki and 5 year warranty 299 dlls. - Mike Johnson, zzooo9[-at-]yahoo.co, cell 612 152 3564, Todos Santos
Items For Sale - Fall Clean Up - These items are not in use in our home. Perhaps you can use them. For sale, white Black and Decker toaster oven used 3 times with manual 200 pesos, Black Silvertone starter electric guitar, no strings or cables 250 pesos, starter violin, standard size, no strings, no bow 200 pesos, light wood like new paper towel rack to hang under cabinets or on wall 100 pesos, expandable wooden rack to hang jackets or mugs or whatever 100 pesos, 18.6 litre still sealed pail of Dutch Boy Dirt Fighter Latex paint in White 300 pesos, really nice brown reed style roman blind 4 ft wide by 5ft 9inches long in excellent condition 250 pesos, Hardcover edition of Anatomy of Hatha Yoga like new with some highlighting 250 pesos, .
Hardcover spiral bound Ashtanga Yoga The Practice Manual by David Swenson, some highlighting 150 pesos, The Celestine Prophesy hardcover 50 pesos, The Tenth Insight hardcover 50 pesos, Hardcover modern home design book 80 pesos. Please phone after 10 a.m. before coming over or inquire by email. - Ellen And Daniel Siqueiros, daniel[-at-]danielsiqueiros.com, 612-145-0141
More Fall Cleanup Sale - Beautiful brushed chrome double towel bar and matching hand towel hoop 250 pesos, Four 10 inch square Ikea mirrors, dark brown frame with 4 inch square mirrors 20 pesos each, size 10 brand new never worn black patent pumps 100 pesos, sz 10 ladies sandals, 30 pesos each pair, brand new paint tray with roller and extra cover still in package 100 pesos, two men's suits by Lmental, modern single breasted 4 button style, one taupe, one beige size 40 R barely worn, 250 pesos each, Amrit Yoga CD Sadhana Practice with Amrit Desai, 1 hr. 20 minutes length, new 80 pesos, 2 exact match sheer black and raspberry red color pareos with sun motif, 50 pesos each. Please call or email us. After 10 a.m. please. Located in Todos Santos. - Ellen And Daniel Siqueiros, daniel[-at-]danielsiqueiros.com, 612-145-0141, Todos Santos
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2005 Ford Explorer 4 X 4, $12,000 (Photo at Right>>>) - Less than 45,000 miles, the third row seats seven, roof rack, power everything, runs perfectly. Only the CD player doesn't work, otherwise the car is perfect. Transferrable extended factory warranty to 100k miles. Already down in Baja, although not imported (it is registered in Nevada). If you're coming down for the season, need a car and don't want to make the drive, why not consider buying this great, reliable SUV. Contact me by phone in the U.S. at 970-389-3490 or Lisagreenco[-at-]hotmail.com - Lisa Green
1995 Toyota Previa Van For Sale - Excellent condition and great gas mileage. Silver with tan interior. All wheel drive, front and rear air conditioning, luggage rack, single CD player and rear speakers. Leather seats, rear seats fold up and center seats are removable. Current Oregon plates with registration/tags good through Aug 2009. 157,000 miles. Google Toyota Previa for specifics. Low Blue Book at $4,100 USD. Asking $3,500 U.S. Call after 4:00pm or e-mail. - Shawn Or Bonnie, sunburntgringos[-at-]hotmail.com, 612-134-0141, Pescadero
1999 Toyota 4 Runner - With only 65,000 miles. Forest green with power package and A/C. Runs very well. 10K or best offer. Call Rich [-at-] cel 612 1420392 for pictures - Richard Friend, richiefriend[-at-]yahoo.com, 1450551, Todos Santos
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Thanksgiving Week Available - Maritas Casitas are still available for Thanksgiving - call soon!
House Sitter Available - I am a 33 year old male, honest, hard working, very clean and very good with landscaping who knows the area and will be there starting November 15. I have experience house sitting and am very responsible. Please contact me - Dave Morgan, captainmorgan[-at-]hotmail.com, 949-613-1071, Todos Santos
Vacation Rental - New ocean view home available for rent Thanksgiving, Christmas and New years. House is located in Pescadero (6 miles south of Todos Santos). House is furnished, 2 bed 3 bath with an office or third bedroom. House is 2300 sq feet with many decks and two palapas. House is on 1/2 acre with all services in a desirable neighborhood. Picture and a virtual reality tour available on request. - Jay Egan, jaytodossantos[-at-]hotmail.com, 1949 310 1068 California, Pescadero
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Ocean View Lots For Sale - Two half acre lots in desirable Pescadero location for sale. Water and power 100 meters away. Views of ocean ,mountains, huerta and San Pedrito. Priced for fast sale, must see. Very close to Cerritos beach, 6 miles south of Todos Santos. - Jay Egan, jaytodossantos[-at-]hotmail.com, 1949 310 1068 california, Pescadero
Sale: - 1743M2 lot for sale. Water on site, electricity ready. Large mango, mature guave tree, both produce fruit in season. 5 large, 50 small, well established palms, with working drip irrigation system. View of ocean and mountains, e-mail for photos. $100,000 U.S., no agents. dtutko1[-at-]hotmail.com or - , stevetutko[-at-]yahoo.com, Pescadero
Garbage Pick Up - I am expanding my services and am now able to take on more clients in Las Tunas, Las Brisas and San Sebastian. I pick up your garbage AND recycling materials every Friday, take the items for recycling to the new center and the garbage to the dump in Pescadero. I provide containers for both the garbage and recycling materials. My price for this service is $70 pesos per week. - Felipe Recta, 612-140-4031
Personal Counseling, Couples Counseling, And Depth Psychotherapy With Dr. Robert Saltzman - Dr. Saltzman has provided personal counseling and individual depth psychotherapy, as well as guidance and healing for couples in the southern Baja community since 1995. He has U.S. training and credentials, is a dual U.S./Mexican citizen, and speaks both English and Spanish. His practice is dedicated to mental, emotional, and physical healing; philosophical awareness; self-understanding; and spiritual unfoldment, and Robert's reputation for sensitivity, discretion, and successful outcomes is well-known throughout our region. In addition to his work locally, Robert receives and responds to email questions about life, love, families, and relationships on his website which has now become the the internet's number one "ask the psychologist" website, receiving many thousands of visitors monthly. For further information, please visit www.dr-robert.com - Robert Saltzman, dr.robert.saltzman[-at-]gmail.com, www.dr-robert.com, Todos Santos
Audio And Video Consulting - We've expanded our services to include custom audio and video consulting and installation services for home entertainment and communications systems.
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