Cyndarouh
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Englebert Hotel La Paz (SEIZED)
I just got a call that the goverment has taken over the Englebert Hotel in La Paz. They need help with foster homes for dogs. Alaska Air will fly
them up to TJ any one need a Dog or know any thing about this? We will be in contact with them today.
[Edited on 9-21-2004 by Cyndarouh]
[Edited on 9-21-2004 by Cyndarouh]
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jrbaja
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Was the Englebert Hotel
a dog kennel or something ?
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Cyndarouh
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La Paz Dog Rescue
Jacqlene (SP) Has a dog and cat rescue she runs with the help of Englebert . I work with a rescue that helps place them in the US and where ever.
Armed (aprox 20,) people came and kicked her out. She barley got the critters and her stuff out.
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jrbaja
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Damn Cindy
no previous notice, no nuthin ?? Please keep us posted.
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Cyndarouh
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I will have more of the story later today after I visit the rescue I help with. They will be calling down to La Paz to arrange the flights Mon. for
the dogs being sent up. Will post more when I get the info. Was just seeing if anyone for the area knew of this. Nothing was in the Gringo G.
[Edited on 9-21-2004 by Cyndarouh]
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Keri
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Hi Cyndarouh
Plese let us know what happened. That is our favorite place in La Paz and we had planned on being there for my husbands birthday Oct 10. Please keep
us posted. u2u if no one else is interested. k
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Jack Swords
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Please post info
Please post any info you get. These are wonderful people and their efforts with dog rescue are to be commended. I can't imagine (well, with local
politics...) why this would happen. This is a beautiful place and has been there for years. I suspect..., oh well, please let us know. Thanks.
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I've always been warned about eating tacos in TJ. Probably just my odd friends claiming the meat comes from dogs.
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jrbaja
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Synch
Cynda is very sensitive about these projects that she is involved with. I see your humor but she may not at a time like this.
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David K
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My amigos from Oaxaca guarantee me that dog is used in tacos... sorry Cindi.
It seems beef although plentifull all over Mexico is mostly exported for more $$$, and is too expensive to many in Mexico.
So, squirrel, dog, cat, skunk are all substitute sources for meat (I was told). Perhaps why fish tacos are so popular!
[Edited on 9-23-2004 by David K]
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jrbaja
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While Flaco and I were working down south
He was listening to a Hermosillo radio program which he did every day.
A restaurant somewhere in Mexico had just been busted after a two year investigation. For serving carne de humano in their tamales. Serious !
And, one of the Chinese restaurants here in Rosarito was busted a few years ago because all the cats in the neighborhood were disappearing. Not so
serious.
And I just had a conversation with my neighbors tonight about, wondering which tastes better as we are eyeing each other suspiciously
And this after watching a special on Borneo and the head hunters today. Interesting.
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David K
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Yes, be very careful when making friends with cannibals, and they tell you they would LOVE to have you over, for dinner!
[Edited on 9-23-2004 by David K]
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movinguy
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And back to the subject . . .
Any more info on why the hotel was seized???
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Cyndarouh
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Funny Guys!
I posted to see if some one in La Paz would help us. I am very aware of what Taco's are made of! This is more about people, Wonderful people and
Human rights. Along with the rights of Critters we humans tend to leave behind. Last word is yes the hotel is seized. As soon as they give me
perrmision to use names and such I will post. Were having a hard time getting threw on the phone at this time. Have fun with your Tacos I do see your
Humor. But shame on you using something so serious to find Humor such as taco meat!!
[Edited on 9-23-2004 by Cyndarouh]
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jrbaja
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Sorry Cynda
We do care about the plight of the dogs. In fact, I may have a place for a couple of them as I said.
But as far as plights go, I think there were a few mighty upset relatives of missing people when they busted that tamale restaurant.
Do yu want me to try calling from down here ?
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We stayed there a month ago during our quarterly shopping trip and there wasnt even a hint of a problem.
This sure makes it tougher, we always take our dog with us and that was a great place for pooches.
You say it has been seized, but is it still open and being run by the government?
Thanks for any further info.
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Cyndarouh
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Update on Hotel Seizure
We got threw yesterday. The people that were thown out at gun point say they will get the hotel back. The man that took over the hotel is now
answering the phone. I called, his side is he bought the hotel at Auction 4.5 years ago. he said the hotel will open Nov. 1st. Friends say this is not
true. This is all I know and some how this will, I hope, work out for the best for our Wonderful Friends. We are having some of the dogs and cats sent
up here since there is not enough time to place them and no where to keep them long term in La Paz. No Taco's from these critters.
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jrbaja
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How about the guy
that said he bought the place. According to some, mighty fine tamales can be made from do badders !
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