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  1. Roberto

    The road from Liberdad to Kino

    On the assurances of other members who said they drove this part of the road, I took the new coastal highway south on the way to Kino. Road was good up till a few miles south of Liberdad. First part was well and carefully patched so I was optimistic. After a few miles it all went to Hades in a...
  2. Roberto

    My new Boat !!

    http://www.youtube.com/embed/2150iFXF5Vc?rel=0
  3. Roberto

    DANGER Manhole Cover Missing !!

    2/28/2014 On Fremont Blvd. intersection of Durango, eastbound, right hand lane. There was a large 50 gal drum marking the hole but it's gone and replaced with a couple of pieces of rebar and 2 or 3 cinder blocks. Hard to see especially at night.
  4. Roberto

    Sea of Cortez Pearls

    I have done a lot of Google searches but have come up with only a little information. Interesting that Pearls were the largest export from Mexico in the early colonial times. The first pearl cultivation was done in the Baja around 1900. There is a place in Guayamas producing cultivated pearls...
  5. Roberto

    Some footage I took at La Pinta

    http://www.youtube.com/embed/mcbHKAWIk3I NOT
  6. Roberto

    Bank Trust modification fails.

    Based on a conversation today with a banker, non Mexicans will continue to need a Fidiecomisso, Bank Trust, to buy and own property in Mexico. The hope for a fee simple Deed along the coast and border is gone for at least another 6 years according to the banker. The Fideicomiso will continue...
  7. Roberto

    Time for a new Joke Thread

    : MEDICALLY SUPERVISED SEX... An elderly couple went to a Sex Therapist's office. The doctor asks, 'What can I do for you?' The man says, 'Will you watch us have sexual intercourse?' The doctor raises both eyebrows, but he is so amazed that such an elderly couple is asking for sexual advice...
  8. Roberto

    Robbery in Penasco question

    Anyone in town hear anything about a robbery and shooting at a small tienda off Ocana Friday night ??
  9. Roberto

    Vehicle rentals in Penaso

    Bufalo Rentals on Fremont next to combo Taco, across the street from the fire station rents compact cars and recently both full size passenger vans as well as Mini vans. Also on the lot is a 17 ft or so double axel flatbed trailer and a two wheel car dolly available for rent. The vehicles can...
  10. Roberto

    Road Construction and conditions in Penasco

    As of January 16, 2014 Benito Juarez (Route 8 from Sonoita) is closed from the second light coming into town at the Santa Fe/Bodega intersection all the way to No Reeleccion where the Baseball Stadium is located. Samuel Ocana is now under construction. This is the first light coming into...
  11. Roberto

    US Criminals Hiding in Penasco ??!!

    The worst I have run into personally are fathers who don't want to pay child support. One I met brags that he spent over $100K with lawyers to avoid paying. I called him on it and he offered to punch me !! Nice guy! There is an Arizona Court site that you can search names. I ran some names and...
  12. Roberto

    Songs about Penasco CD

    A friend and musician stopped by yesterday for a chat. He had written a song about Penasco and played it for me. Very cool. He told me that he played it for someone else who suggested someone collect all the songs written about Penasco and he would finance the productionn of a CD. Although I...
  13. Roberto

    Forum deterioration is sad

    Recently, since the adolescents took over the forum, it has been difficult to glean anything useful. Sort of like searching at the landfill for a dime you dropped in your trash. A few have pretty much taken over for their own personal, immature, inconsiderate and childish amusement. Some of...
  14. Roberto

    If you have rental income in Mexico read this.

    Following was sent to all HOA members at Princessa: IF you rent your condominium. This is to notify you of what we understand concerning the new Hacienda (SAT) , Small Business Tax Structure. All owners will need to comply with the new SAT laws that will be implemented January 1, 2014. If...
  15. Roberto

    China Ban May increase harvesting in Sea of Cortez

    This might be bad news for the ecology of the sea. http://www.newser.com/story/179311/chinas-latest-food-scare-us-shellfish.html
  16. Roberto

    The Times they are a Changin in Mexico Courts

    http://www.wilsoncenter.org/sites/default/files/rios_single_code.pdf
  17. Roberto

    Tourist Visa Heads Up

    In planning for an excursion into Mexico I got a Tourist visa, good for 180 days. Noticed the other day it had expired while I procrastinated. Went to Sonoita today to get a current one. When I got the visa they stamped my passport. Today the nice lady took one look at the old stamp and told me...
  18. Roberto

    MILLIONS of Pelicans

    Have not yet viewed them but just spoke to a resident at Unconscious who reported that the beach there is covered with pelicans. 'Millions' he said. He had some photos in his phone and yes the beach is covered as far as the eye can see. Prolly here to use the new convention center and to...
  19. Roberto

    Road construction on Benito Juarez

    If you are coming to town be prepared to detour around construction on Benito Juarez. They are expanding it adding two new lanes. Last drive by there were no directional signs indicating a detour route. If goint to Unconscious or the Mirador, I would take Josefa out at the first light then cross...
  20. Roberto

    New Anti crime program Mexico should start

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXXaj--a6-4&feature=player_embedded
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