High Electricity Rates - To all of you who received a high electricity bill, please be advised that the Procuraduria Federal Del Consumidor, Profeco,(Federal Consumer Protection Agency) will be in TS at the DIF, next to la ARCA on 10/22, 10 AM,with the Reps of the CFE to hear all complaints about the excessive billing rates. Please bring your bill with some ID and bring along all your friends. - Antonio Bolio, antonio[-at-]bolio.com 612 171 0432, Todos Santos
Editor's Note: We have been asked to include the information that the rate we pay here in Todos Santos is two to three times higher than that paid in Laz Paz and Cabo.Attention Fine Artists, Sculptors, Woodworkers, Craftspeople - Time to think ahead and get ready for fun. This is a great opportunity to show/sell your work. Southern Baja hosts many fine artists, and this is an opportunity for 120 of us to share with the community. Yes, only 120 spaces, so reserve early. Proceeds from the event go to local charities: T.A.R.I.C. (children’s art program) and Baja Dogs, La Paz and others.
•LA PAZ 1ST ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS Sunday, March 22, 2009 ~ 9 A.M.-5 P.M.
•Reserve your Booth now for best location and save money, only $200 pesos before Feb.1st. Display and/or sell your original work.
Location ~ Marina Palmira and Hotel Marina.
For booth information and reservations e-mail me, and I will forward to the appropriate registrar. KathyBezy[-at-]goldrush.com
- Maureen Ryan, morene4[-at-]yahoo.com, 612-122-9277, La Paz
More Phishing Scams Using The Financial Crisis To Trick People - Reported in the Washington Post and elsewhere, E mail phishing scams attempting to exploit public concerns about the current Financial crisis are on the rise.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2008/10/phishers_virus_writers_exploit.html
As always, avoid these scams and do not respond to anything you receive by e mail asking you to "update your account" or open or install an E mail attachment.
If you have any doubts about anything you receive by E mail, simply call your bank or financial institution first to confirm.
Stay Safe - Alan, alan[-at-]baja1.com, voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2008/10/phishers_virus_writers_exploit.html, Todos Santos
Mountain Bike Race - Sunday October 26 was carried out of the competition mountain biking, Hotel California race 08. For information on hotel california with Oliver - Oliver Medina, cstmtb[-at-]hotmail.com, 1450792, Todos Santos
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
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CFE Electricity Bill - Our bill in August was $50, it's usually $15-$18. Bianca Juarez, Las Tunas Biancajuarez[-at-]mac.com, 1 847 386 6473
Ride Needed From SJD Airport 12/7 - I will be arriving at SJD Airport on Dec. 7th at 12:18 P.M. I am looking for someone who might want to share a Budget rental car from the airport with one-way drop off in TS. Or, if someone can give me a ride, I am happy to pay for gas. Thank you! - Judy Loring, judyloring[-at-]earthlink.net, 415-892-8447, Todos Santos
Ride Needed To Todos - I'm flying into SJD at about noon on 11/5 and would love to avoid renting a car. If you'll give me a lift to Todos Santos or even as far as Elias Calles, I'll pay for/share the gas cost with you and buy you a taco along the way! Thanks, Andrea Gardner, nwdoubledutch[-at-]gmail.com, nwdoubledutch.blogspot.com/, 206.992.8663, Todos Santos
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Upgrading Your Laundry? - El Refugio, the animal refuge in Pescadero, is in need of a used washing machine. We can arrange for pick up and if it is not in perfect working condition it could still be useful. Please give me a call. - Maryann, maryann[-at-]bajawesternonion.com, 612-153-1777
Looking For Tankless Water Heater - Anybody out there have a new or slightly used LP Gas Tankless Water Heater for sale or trade? - Tom Carroll, carrollemail[-at-]aol.com
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Great Jeep For Sale Only $1700 U.S. - Jeep Cherokee 4x4, 1991, great shape, runs great, ideal car for your winter vacation in Baja, has 121K Miles, licensed in PA all papers are in good order. - Antonio Bolio, boliotapia[-at-]yahoo.com, 612 145 0636, Todos Santos
Sailboat Wanted - I want an F-27 please contact me if you know of one for sale. Thanks - Carl Marsch, carlomaria[-at-]sbcglobal.net, 310 8334396, Todos Santos
1999 Ford Ranger 4x4 - 1999 Ford Ranger 4X4 Good Condition, Stick shift 4 speed overdrive, V-6, 4door king cab, silver grey, almost new tires, deluxe rims, A/C, CD drives great and looks very nice,. Perfect Baja vehicle, BCS Licensed, $50,000 Pesos. Located in La Paz. Larry Prewitt, larry.prewitt[-at-]yahoo.com, 612-120-8742, La Paz
Road Warrior For Sale - 2004, 14ft living,12ft storage. excellent condition. In La Paz. A/C, Full shower, 2 double beds, micro ,refrig and stove. - Sherri, yerkey[-at-]gmail.com, 612-155-5908, La Paz
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Thanksgiving Week Available - Maritas Casitas are still available for Thanksgiving - call soon!
House For Rent In Las Brisas. - Nice house for rent from now until the end of April. Reasonably priced, very private. - bajakitties[-at-]yahoo.com
1 Bedroom Rental Wanted In Pescadero, 2-3 Weeks Nov 20 - We're arriving around Nov 20th and need a place to stay- in or near Pescadero for about $100 a week until Dec 9th. Studio or 1 bedroom. Rustic OK. Just need bathroom, kitchen. Yogi chef couple open to housesitting, petsitting, doing garden, private cook or massage trade. Blessings, Chloe and Liam - Chloe Conger, chloeconger[-at-]hotmail.com, 2138202183, Todos Santos
Trailer Rental Pescadero/Todos Santos - We have a very comfortable clean trailer for rent just a short walk to the beach in Pescadero/San Pedrito. It has a double bed or a king loft. Kitchen with gas stove, micro, frig/freezer, coffee maker and more. Toilet and shower inside also an external bath house with shower and toilet. Awning shade with sitting area and BBQ $40 per night (2 adults), $50 for holiday weeks, weekly discount. - Tiffany Revels, tiffh52[-at-]aol.com, 612 1353091, Todos Santos
Camping Spots - We have three camping spots with ocean views available on a private lot just a short walk to the beach in Pescadero. Spots include water and sewer, three night min. Sorry no large RVs. For further info please email dates, tent camping or RV ( with RV length), and number of people for pricing. - Tiffany, tiffh52[-at-]aol.com, 612 1353091, Pescadero
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B&B In San Ignacio - It has been pointed out to us that many of you do not know about Ignacio Springs in San Ignacio. We have individual yurts spread out amongst the palms along the Rio San Ignacio, only 400 meters from the highway. Breakfast and the use of kayaks on the river are included in the rent and evening meals can be provided with reservations. We have comfortable beds, a great breakfast and we are pet friendly. If you have homes here in Baja, we give a resident discount of 10%. Give us a try if you haven't already. Safe travels and we look forward to meeting more of you! Terry and Gary Marcer,mail[-at-]ignaciosprings.com, www.ignaciosprings.com, 615-154-0333, Baja California Sur
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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Quote of the Day: " Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck. " - George Carlin (1937 - 2008)
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