The Jaltemba Express
The Almost Daily Newspaper for Jaltemba Bay and Surrounding Areas Circulation 1099
I t was a very Merry Christmas at the La Peñita Rv Resort and Spa with their fifth annual Christmas Dinner, where everyone gave thanks for their friends, the friendliness and warmth of the Mexican people and the beauty of Jaltemba Bay...Bill Bell Photo Click Here for more photographs
Good Morning - Buenos días.... and Welcome to Paradise
Tuesday December 26, 2006 Happy Boxing Day Canada! Eh!
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Jaltemba News & Notes
Los Ayala & Lo de Marco Spay & Neuter Clinic Planned
Lin Chimes has announced the dates for the upcoming Spay & Neuter Clinics. January 15 to 17th in Loa Ayala and January 19th to 21st in Lo de Marcos. The clinic held earlier this year was an overwhelming success. Volunteers and donations are gratefully accepted.
PIZZA MADNESS
Ricardo's Pizza is offering a 15% discount on food items on their menu between Noon and 2 pm - an incredible bargain on GREAT already well-priced pizza and Italian foods. (offer not to be combined with other offers) Benny or Tracy are on hand to give you very special service you are accustomed to. Now through to the end of January...A great place for lunch and to get away from those left over turkey sandwiches
Want pizza for dinner? ASK you server for the Large Pizza and get two free beers. What a deal! Tell your host that you heard about it in the Jaltemba Bay Express
COFFEE PRICES RISE JANUARY 1
The price of Coffee beans and ground coffee will rise January 1, 2007 to 70 pesos a kilogram at the Cafe de Occidente Coffee on Highway 200. Still a great price. Stock up now!
A message from the Canadian consulate
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) offers registration service for Canadians who expect to be living in a foreign country or are already living in a foreign country for three months or more. Canadians staying less than three months are also invited to register.
This service is provided in the event there is a need to contact Canadians to offer urgent advice during a natural disaster or civil unrest, or of a family emergency at home. Personal information will only be used in accordance with the provisions of the Canadian Privacy Act.
Canadians may register online by following the instructions provided at the following website, Click Here to register on line http://www.voyage.gc.ca
To register in person, please visit
the Canadian Consulate at:
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Edificio Obelisco, Apt 108
1951 Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio
Zona Hotelera Las Glorias (next to the Coppel Store)
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco C.P. 48300
Tel: (322) 293 0098 / 293 0099
Fax: (322) 293 2894
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SUBSCRIBES & NOTES
Editor,
Wishing you a merry Christmas, I thank you for publishing my bungalows in your web page.
I have been receiving 2 e-mail from Jaltemba express, I really just need one. I thank you again and have a Merry Christmas.
Allan Da Costa
(Editors Note: Unless you receive them under different names, the virtual paperboys are usually to blame. We do not have control over these guys! Just delete.)
Hi Dot and Bill
Enjoy the express so much. Can you send it to Barbara. She could not be here this year, but would like to read what is going on. Thank you
Klara
Hey Dot, Bill and family,
Hope you are all having a great Christmas. It looks as hot and awesome as ever there in the park. Frank and I enjoyed the pixs of the carolling last nite, we both realized we really missed not being there.
However, the weather here in AB has been great. We really can't complain about it to much and there hardly is any snow left here at all.
Well just wanted to check in with you. Wondering how Max and Dylan are doing? Hope all is well with you - say Hi and Merry Xmas to everyone for
us. See you on the 29th.
Donna and Frank
Editor,
Cheers for a happy, healthy and harmonious new year!
All the best,
Hala
Editor
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you.
Guenter
LOST!
Good Morning Dot and Bill,
A member of our party lost his prescription eye glasses at El Tiburon Restaurant last Saturday evening. They were in a black hard shell case. Anyone with information can call 327-274-2997.
MS Maneras
Dear Ms Maneras,
I was dating this girl in Lo de Marcos and having a great time when all of a sudden I have become inundated with emails such as “Gain 4 inches” and “Viagra on Sale.” Many are infected. I can’t help but feeling she is sending me these messages. How can I make her stop.
Cyber Guy
Dear Cyber Guy,
Yes….Lo de Marcos cyber girls have a habit of…..playing around with the virtual paperboys. Ms Maneras suggests you practice safe cyber habits. Put on those filters. While they won’t protect you completely, they will help.
No point in getting a bug or virus when you are merely experimenting in Cyber space. However the reality is that if you play around, that is exactly what you risk…A bad hard drive that may be un-repairable.
Tell your cyber girl to quit forwarding or risk being blacklisted.
Dear Ms Maneras,
As you know in Mexico there is a lot of people in need. I am uncomfortable with giving money to street people…in fact they scare me.
My friend calls me cheap. He makes fun of me when I keep walking past beggars with cups extended for a handout. He laughs and makes a scene.
What is a good solution?
Kelly
Dear Kelly,
Uncomfortable with begging and street people? Want to give to a Mexican in need but don’t know how?
My dear this is very easy. Simply determine the charity of your choice and donate. There are perfectly good causes everywhere.
There is the Spay and Neuter Clinics – for example. The Bob and Vickie fund, goes out to an array of Schools and those in need, The Golf Tournament will be donating to Cancer Research…..The list goes on.
Better yet, donate and become involved as a volunteer. Not only will you be contributing financially but you will be contributing YOU. It will surprise you how much that experience will actually effect you.
Be generous.
Dump your “friend”. He sounds like a jerk.
MS M
Dear Ms Maneras,
I am a single woman and want to stay that way for awhile anyway. Unfortunately my couple friends keep trying to line me up with someone even though I tell them I don’t want them to. He’s a nice guy and all but really not my type. Even if he was I am just not interested in a relationship right now.
Sally
Dear Sally,
Ms Maneras has a sure fire solution.
Show up for dinner somewhat drunk. Take along an additional bottle so that you can feel free to continue to drink. Pour yourself on the host. Flirt with him. Fall asleep in the middle of dinner and place your head delicately on your dinner plate as if a pillow.
It is unlikely that you will be invited out for dinner again.
Weather
5-Day Forecast for Puerto Vallarta
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La Peñita RV Resort News & Notes
Thanks to the organizers, decorators and those that prepared the food. A Wonderful dinner once again.
  
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Sports
Uncle Jack Nicklaus
Krajnc
(shown right) shows up with new bride to play for the La Peñita Rv Park in upcoming Jaltemba Bay Express community cup challenge
In other news surrounding the big event , Brava Beer has been chosen the official Team Beer by the La Peñita Team.
Los Ayala´s will be posting a four person team led by Peter the Great (left) called the Renegades
Horseshoe Tourney - Bartenders Wanted
The World Renowned Horseshoe Tournament for Jaltemba Bay is in dire need of 4 more bartenders. You must be non-players. Call Ross @ 274 1290 or write rburgess34@hotmail.com.
Nothing Comes close like the February Horseshoe Tournament - Not even a ringerOn Saturday February 10th at 9am, will be the horseshoe tournament on the beach at Harry and Jeanie's house in Guayabitos - the same as the last 2 years. For all you newcomers, we will pass out information at the signup party.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. We will be serving hamburgers, cokes, beer, booze etc.....
The proceeds of this charity event is for the schools in Rincon and La Peñita. We will post more information as the time gets closer. Hope to see you there. Don't miss out on one our funniest days of the year. February 9 & 10th.
For more information call: Harry & Jeanie 274 0335 OR Bill & Jan 274 1303 (Email jwpoteat@hotmail.com)
Community Help
Augustine Leon
Express Readers Donate $495! Wonderful Community Support!
Community Support Update
Augustine Leon has been very sick for 20 years. He used to work as a farm laborer and is now supported only by the good graces of his niece. You have probably seen him around town especially if you drive down the beach road in La Peñita. He is not eligible for IMSS medical care because he is not working. He cannot work because of his appearance and health. This is a vicious circle we would like to break.
His face has open sores and he experiences major digestive problems. Until now he has been unable to afford to go to doctors and follow through with specialists. He also does not understand simple procedures such as taking blood for analysis.
George, of the Hotel California fame, has led the cause to raise money to assist Augustine get medical treatment. The Jaltemba Express Readers have generously responded with just under $500 to assist in this effort. We all thank you. The money is well accounted for and George has strict guidelines and collects every receipt. Your money is going directly to medical help and there of course no administration or other charges.
So far Augustine has seen a local doctor and had some tests. A specialist came down from Tepic just to see him and discounted his fee when he heard about the community involvement. The doctor specializes in anti-immune disorders.
Augustine has now been given medication to reduce the sever inflammation on his skin. He will soon go in and get more tests, including biopsies, to help diagnose the problems. It is likely that he has a multiple of problems.
So far 600 pesos have been spent on doctors and medication. We expect the tests and lab work to be pricey.
We are going to do a home assessment soon to ensure that Augustine has clean linens and clothing. This may be an opportunity to clean your closets and ensure that these clothes reach a needy soul. Stay tuned.
Again thank you for your support. We want to additionally thank George, who with a very busy schedule, has made time in his life to drive Augustine to appointments, wait for hours in doctor’s offices etc. This is not an easy task.
Reply to: editor@ontheroadin.com
A very special thank you to R Hannah $30, Robert Tripp $50, Beulah Glick $100, Nancy Schnurr $50, Mary Paulina Mc Manus $50, Teresa Cove $25, Madeleine Boznar, $100 (on behalf of Duncan Lowe), Linda-Ellen Chimes $50, Joe Geremia $40. 
PIZZA MADNESS
Ricardo's Pizza is offering a 15% discount on food items on their menu between Noon and 2 pm - an incredible bargain on GREAT already well-priced pizza and Italian foods. (offer not to be combined with other offers) Benny or Tracy are on hand to give you very special service you are accustomed to. Now through to the end of January...A great place for lunch and to get away from those left over turkey sandwiches
Want pizza for dinner? ASK you server for the Large Pizza and get two free beers. What a deal! Tell your host that you heard about it in the Jaltemba Bay Express
The Jaltemba Bay Express would like your Public New Years Event listed this week please submit information to editor@ontheroadin.com Free as always. Remember we are a volunteer organization and need your input to make this newspaper work...except of course MS Maneras, but we pay her peanuts. just like the elephant in the Our Town feature today.
.Click Here for a complete calendar in a glance of Jaltemba Bay Activities
For a more detailed description of Events Click here
Dec 28: Día de los Santos Inocentes
Dec 31: New Year's Eve or Festejos de fin de Año
New Years Eve at the Bavarian Gardens, Redneck Mothers, Prime Rib Dinner, 200 pesos (Tickets sold in advance)
Hinde & Jaime's New Years Extravaganza- Hinde is preparing for New Years and selling tickets to an all-inclusive evening of fun.
New Year's Eve on the Beach at Mateja´s promises to be another fun evening...get your tickets early
JANUARY
Jan 9: La Peñita Home Owners Association
FEBRUARY
Feb 10 Annual Horseshoe Tournament - Check-in will be at Mateja Restaurant on the beach, Rincon de Guayabitos on Friday February 9, 2007. The Tournament is the next day.
ONGOING
Sunday Artistic and Cultural will be held Sundays - December 17th, 24th and 31st in La Peñita at 9:00 a.m to 5 pm next to the garden of La Peñita in the basketball court.
Monday 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.
Wednesday Women's Golf Every Wednesday
Erik Nice performs at Mateja's Every Wednesday for Happy Hour 2-4
Enrique Preciado Performs at the Bavarian 6 pm Gardens Wednesday. Romantic, Oldies & Dancing
Thursday Market Day La Peñita - Every Thursday approximately 8-2
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.
Men's Day Every Thursday Golf
Friday Erik Nice performs at El Capitan in Sayulita 1-3 on the beach near Don Pedro's on Friday
Redneck Mothers perform every Friday Night at the Bavarian Gardens
To view more photographs of Scammon Lagoon whales click here
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La Peñita Market Day
Restaurants fill during Market Day
Kohunlich Quitana Roo Mexico Mayan Masks
Photography by Bill Bell
Kohunlich comes the name "Cohune Ridge". Cohune is a species of fruiting palm
common to the area.
The site is best known for its Temple of the Masks, an Early Classic pyramid
whose central stairway is flanked by huge humanized stucco masks. Built around
500 A.D., this is one of the oldest constructions at the site. After 700 A.D.,
this temple was covered over with a Terminal Classic construction, this
protected the masks and allowed for the masks to remain in excellent shape with
some of the original colors.
These fifth century stucco masks above represent the rulers of Kohunlich
To view more Mayan Photography by Bill and Dot Bell click here
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