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The Jaltemba Express
Almost
Daily News for the Residents of Jaltemba Bay and Surrounding
Areas Circulation 956
Jaltemba Bay North of La Peņita Bill Bell Photograph
Good Morning & Buenos días.... and Welcome to Paradise
Thursday November 30 2006 - Oh to be living in paradise? Yes!
Headlines
Leader Negotiate Inauguration - Click here
US Air Travelers have less than 90 days to get their passports (to Travel to Canada, Caribbean and Mexico) Click here
Kidnappers Release Texan Mexican Hostages - Click here
US Bounty Hunter Faces Mexican Court System - Click here
Jaltemba News & Notes
 OAXACAN ARTISTS - The Oaxacan Craft sale was a hit. These displaced artisans were very appreciative of the sales of their goods. The vent went very well with lots of browsers and buyers. Click Here for more photographs 
MARKET DAY in La Peņita - Today is the day to start your Christmas shopping. Get lights, decorations, stocking stuffers and more. Stop in for a cappuccino at Soley's on the square and watch the action.
Don't forget Hinde and Jaimes on Market Day either. It is a tradition to stop for a quick shrimp or fish taco or two (or ten....) and a beer.
Blue Ribbon Pie Lessons - Shirlene DeSantis, who has won over 100 blue ribbons at State Fairs for her delicious pies, will be demonstrating pie crust making at the La Peņita RV Park Pool area at 11 am on Friday. If you are coming as you must bring the ingredients and equipment. See below (La Peņita RV Park News for details)
"What's Your Handle" Fishermen & Friends Get Acquainted Party Wednesday December 13, 4 -6 pm. Bring Heavy Hors-d'oeuves. Margaritas and good company provided. Sponsored by the Trailer Park Residents of the Oasis in Mexico.
Golf Course Work party
We had eleven volunteers working at the golf course today, only one missing was the photographer, entonces no photos unfortunately. I apologize for the spelling of some of the names but here goes. JOHN GOW, PAUL RAIMILLE, BILL
POTEAT, SKIP BRITON, ROSS NORMINTON, JOHN SOMMERVILLE, FEFF RAUSCHL, JIM SCHRANDT, TYLER HENSHAW, LARRY BARON AND YOURS TRUELY, GARY STACKHOUSE. Lots of work was accomplished, cleaning and reconditioning the bunkers, expanding green 8 and cleaning the garden in front of 6. Lots of great guys and lots of fun with a great lunch and cerveza. The rules of golf are now in effect, i.e. play the ball where it lies and no free relief from the garden. See you on the course, and thanks to all GARY AND HERARDO.
Letters
to the
Editor
Hi Dot
Please put us on your mailing list. You always have such good info for all of us! Thanks Jan
Editor,
My
husband
and
I
just
love
the
J.B.
Express.
We
are
heading
down
to
Nuevo
Vallarta
in
February
for
two
weeks and
we're
going
to
rent
a
car
and
drive
to
the
J.B.
area.
I
just
love
the
pictures
of
the
area
that
you
produce
and
are
so
looking
forward
to
seeing
it
in
person.
We
retire
next
year
and
will
be
coming
down
for
3
months
instead
of
just
two
weeks
and
hope
that
we
get
to
meet
some
of
the
people
we
see
and
hear
about
in
your
newspaper.
All
your
hard
work is
greatly
appreciated!
John
and
Marilyn
Sehn
Stouffville,
Ontario,
Canada.
P.S.
-
Can
you
add
our
home
email
so
that
we
can
receive
it
there
too?
Editor
Saw
your
newsletter
the
other
day
at a
friends
house
and
would
be
thrilled
if
you
would
add
me
to
your
subscription
list.
We
live
in
Canada
and
would
like
very
much
to
receive
your
daily
newsletter
as
we
enjoy
the
La
Penita
area.
Thank
you
in
advance.
Gail
Revesz
Hello there, I don't know how I came to be on your email list, but I am certainly happy to be. Thank you for such a great little newsletter. I will pass along to my daughter and son in law. We are coming down for a month in January and they will be joining us for a week. Can't wait....35 more sleeps! Lilianne Fuller
Weather
5-Day Forecast
Our Towns
Jim
or
Diego.
Take
your
pick.
Jim
can
be
seen
taking
long
walks
in
the
morning
and
relaxing
in
the
afternoon.
A
resident
of
La
Peņita,
Diego
is
well
known
for
his
philosophy
on
living
in
paradise.
A
great
guy.
Fun on the beach in Rincon de Guayabitos
Women enjoying themselves on the beach in front of Mateja's Restaurant Bill Bell Photographs Christmas Gift IdeaCooking with Baja Magic Dos
Review
by
Dot
Bell
I have never met Ann Hazard but we call each other friends. Somewhere in our 4-6 year history, we have exchanged letters and gotten to know each other. She is a well known Baja author who lives in Buena Vista on the Sea of Cortez with her husband Terry. We have tried to meet, but something has always prevented that meeting. Canceled plans, hurricane damage, an ill husband.....
When
we
were
bringing
down
our
annual
"almost-free"
caravan
this
year, we
stopped
in
Huatabampito,
a
small
town
on
the
Pacific
Coast
due
West
of
Navajoa.
The
manager
of
the
RV
Park
Enrique,
came
over
and
handed
me a
cookbook
"Cooking
with
Baja
Magic
Dos".
To
my
surprise,
Ann
and
Terry
were
visiting
and
heard
that
we
were
to
arrive
in a
few
days.
She
left
me
the
book,
a
five
page
letter
and
a
promise
to
meet
me
in
Early
January.
I
hope
to
meet
her
then
and
introduce
her
to
my
community.
The
Cookbook
is
like
a
conversation
between
friends.
I
can
imagine
Ann
and
I
over
a
coffee
or
cervesa
sharing
stories
and
recipes,
and
stories
about
recipes. She
gives
explanations
about
Mexican
cuisine
that
are
geared
towards
us
"Gringo's."
(Jeesh,
we
didn't
grow
up
knowing
how
to
avoid
Chile
irritation
never
mind
how
to
peel
them.)
She
also
simply
explains
many
Mexican
cooking
terms.
What
is
the
difference
to
Carne
Asada
and
Arrahera?
A
tomatillo
and
a
tomato.
The
recipes
include
Ann's
favorites
as
well
as
those
that
she
has
charmed
from
various
restaurants
on
her
beloved
peninsula.
Each
comes
with
a
story
or
personal
tale.
What
kind
of
recipes?
Well
there's
Salsas,
Appetizers,
Soups,
Salads,
Salads
that
Make
A
Meal,
Beans,
Rice
&
Vegetable
dishes,
Tortillas
&
Breads,
Carnitas,
Fajitas
&
Carne
Asada
Barbecues,
Tacos,
Burritos
&
Tostadas,
Enchiladas
&
Rellenos
- I
could
go
on.
A
wonderful
gift
for
Christmas
that
you
can
have
shipped
anywhere
in
North
America;
including
Mexico.
A
great
read
and
good
friend.
(See
you
in
January
Amiga)
Photography of Rincon de Guayabitos by Harry Dunnel
Restaurant Review
Santo Coyote - Guadalajara
Review by the Kitchen Goddess - Linda Binns
A group of 25 hungry, tired, and dizzy gringos disembarked the bus in Guadalajara and lugged their suitcases 3 blocks to the Hotel Frances.
After a busy day of sightseeing and shopping 6 of us decided that we would treat ourselves to some of the best food that Guadalajara has to offer. We put on our best duds and called a taxi to take us to Santo Coyote for dinner.
Santo Coyote was highly recommended and didn't disappoint any of us. When I got out of the cab I noticed the slightly unimposing front, but soon was mesmerized by the lanterns that were hanging from the trees and the candle light that was flickering through out the little openings in the wall. I literally walked into a land of magic. Hundreds of lanterns were hanging in the trees and candle light was everywhere. Incredible flora and fauna was planted in intriguing designs. We were led through the restaurant where modern Mexican art was displayed and seated under one of the wonderfully lit palapas in the court. Our table was set with silver, China, and linen.
Armando our server made a fresh salsa at the tableside. He used a molcajete and ground roasted tomatoes, peppers, and spices and made a picante salsa that was absolutely wonderful.
The menu is filled with seafood, beef, poultry and fowl dishes. Armando guided us and made some very good suggestions. My first course was a well dressed Caesar salad. It was a true Caesar with a hint of Anchovies, and fresh garlic croutons. For the second course I chose Montezuma steak. The filet that arrived was three inches thick and covered with crab and portabella mushrooms. It was very tender and cooked exactly as I ordered, medium rare. It was the best of Sonoran beef. The sauce didn't compete with the meat but complimented it. Alongside the steak was mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables.
Our friends had Indie shrimp which consisted of shrimp in a pumpkin flower sauce resting on poblano peppers. The surf and turf featured shrimp and a small, very tender filet. Delicies shrimp sat on a tamarind sauce laced with grilled pineapple. There was assorted salads, and a black bean soup that was served in a small bread bowl.
Not once did I hear anything but little moans of pleasure as 6 heads bent over their plates. We all had wonderful meals in a magical setting. What more can one ask for when you dine in Guadalajara - magic and great food.
Where: Santo Coyote Restaurant
Lerdo De Tejada 2379, Col. Americana, Guadalajara, Mexico
Reservations: Suggested
Wine/Liquor: Large selection
Dress: Somewhat dressy
Parking: Suggest taxi
Community Calendar
NOVEMBER  Nov 29- Dec 3 PV Film Festival http://www.banderasnews.com/0611/ent-filmfestival2006.htm
Nov 30 Conolep Welcome Breakfast - RSVP Only. DECEMBER Dec 2 Grand Opening of the Sunset Bar & Grill, Hotel California 5 - 9 pm
Dec 11 -17 Raw Food and Juice Fasting Detox Retreat
Dec 10 Meet the Artist Casa de Los Amigos
Dec 12: Dia de Nuestra Seņora de Guadalupe or Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe http://www.mexonline.com/virginofguadalupe.htm
Dec 13th
"What's Your Handle" Fishermen & Friends Get Acquainted Party Wednesday December 13, 4 -6 pm. Bring Heavy Hors-d'oeuves. Margaritas and good company provided. Sponsored by the Trailer Park Residents of the Oasis in Mexico.
Dec 15: Nayarit Fundraiser. 6 pm at Hotel California in La Peņita. Silent Auction, Donate something for the Needy folks of Nayarit. For volunteer, donations or information contact: adelante@telus.net Dec 16-24: Posadas Navideņas
Dec 24: Christmas Eve Noche Buena Dec 25: Christmas Day or Navidad
Dec 28: Día de los Santos Inocentes Dec 31: New Year's Eve or Festejos de fin de Aņo ONGOING
AA Meeting English speaking "Friends of Bill W" meet every Monday & Thursdays at 4 pm at Penamar Hotel in Rincon De Guayabitos, Room #13. The Penamar Hotel is located next to Tonota's II.
Market Day
 La Peņita - Every Thursday approximately 8-2
Golf
Men's Day Every Thursday Erik Nice performs at Mateja's Every Wednesday for Happy Hour 2-4 AND El Capitan in Sayulita 1-3 on the beach near Don Pedro's
Enrique Preciado Performs at the Bavarian 6 pm Gardens Wednesday. Romantic, Oldies & Dancing
Redneck Mothers perform every Friday Night at the Bavarian Gardens
Dining Out 
Quotes for the
Day
"Service is the rent you pay for room on this earth." Shirley Chisholm
The shin bone is a device for finding furniture in a dark room. Ruehlen
"You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me." La Peņita RV Park News & Notes
Come Visit the Pool Cafe for
Breakfast
Schedule Today
7:30 Kinetics
10 am Volleyball
1 Aguasize
Blue Ribbon Pie
Lessons
Equipment
to Bring
Pie Pan
Rolling Pin
Measuring
Spoons
Waxed Paper
Ingredients
to Bring
In a mixing
bowl MIX WELL
2 3/4 cups
flour
1 teaspoon
salt
3/4 cup
canola oil
(Shirlene
will guide you with the rest as
it is tricky.......)
Fruit for
the filling and 1 cup of sugar.
If you are making a cream pie
only 1/2 the crust recipe is
required. Shirlene will bring a
recipe.
Questions?
Contact
sonora@theriver.com
Events & Activities
Raw Food and Juice Fasting Detox
Retreat
Los
Pavorreales
Eco Resort in Amatlan de Caņas
A Hot Spring
Pueblo
December 11-17th,
2006 & February 26 - March 4th
Jill Schneider,
Director of Circle of Life Holistic
Programs
email
jillsch@bellsouth.net
Art Exhibition & Sale
Meet the Artist,
Judy Kerrigan, a self-taught
artist from San Miguel de
Allende, Mexico
Saturday December
10, Casa de Los Amigos, Noon to
Sunset
Horseback
Riding Tours of the Area
 Want to explore the back hills by horseback? Then these are the tours for you. The tours are scheduled on Fridays beginning on November 24 or can be arranged privately for a group.
Everyone meets
at (please
note this
change!)
the Pemex in Lo
de Marcos. we then
take a drive through
the farming country
to the Rancho
Guadalupe for a
wonderful breakfast
of Mexican tacos.
Make your own fresh
tortillas if you
want. We then meet
our horse friends
for the day and
begin the trip.
We have designed both easy and semi difficult trips depending on people's desires. The easier trips are a combination of farmlands, riverbeds and roads, lots of scenery and plant and animal life. These trips are from 2 to 3 hours long. The more difficult trip consists of roads, farmlands, and trails which lead up and over a ridge and down to the river and waterfalls and pools. Somewhat arduous in places but if a person is somewhat familiar with horses, it shouldn't be a problem. It is lengthy however lasting about 2 and a half hours one way to the cascadas and 2 hours for return. Upon return we are greeted by a traditional Mexican lunch. Beer and frescas are available for purchase. The cost of the trips are 300 pesos for the shorter trips and 400 pesos for the long trip. People should wear long pants and socks. Bring sun block and bug dope, any kind of snacks for the trail, water, camera and binocs. Organize your own group at least 2 days in advance - Minimum of 4 people and a Maximum of 8. For questions and reservations contact garydorisstackhouse@hotmail.com
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and news items
for the
Jaltemba
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Services
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Insurance
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David Lord,
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Purple Heart
email:
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Inexpensive Taxi's in La
Peņita & Rincon
Servicio
de Taxis
Independencia
Tel:
(327)
102-6441
Relieve Those Aches and Pains Doctor
Quiropractico
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J.
Youcha
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Price
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Body Unit
Located in
Guayabitos Area
email: mexicocasabella@hotmail.com
Fine Mexican
Jewelry
ARMANDO's
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Relojeria
Ave Emillio
Zapata #21, (La Avenida)
Tel: (327)
274-0104
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