shari - 3-12-2007 at 07:44 PM
Juans says muchas gracias for all the birthday greetings.
This report is brought to you by proxy by me as Pappy Jon is busy slurping a big strawberry margarita. Today is Juan's birthday or as they say here
bird day...yesterday we had a big party for him and as usual a good time was had by all. So this morning the 2 Juans set out to slay some fish and had
a wonderful day not only catching lots of fish but being accompanied by dolphins and whales all day long. It was one of those amazing calm sunny days
here and the 2 birthday boys had a great day on the ocean. I saved Pappy some lobster too as he'd never had it before to enjoy his birthday Asuncion
style.
[Edited on 3-13-2007 by shari]
[Edited on 3-13-2007 by shari]
BirdDog - 3-12-2007 at 07:45 PM
Tell Juan Happy b-day from Denny and Michelle.
Diver - 3-12-2007 at 07:51 PM
See my U2
Happy Bird Day to You !!!!
BirdDog - 3-12-2007 at 07:54 PM
Wow didn't see the pic the first time. Looks like supper is ready.
David K - 3-12-2007 at 08:09 PM
Feliciados Juan!
Happy Birthday Juan
DianaT - 3-12-2007 at 08:19 PM
We just can't wait to get back down there. We so want to spend more time there---
It is great to see you feeling much better!
Diane and John
Bajaboy - 3-12-2007 at 08:57 PM
Did Juan cut his hair?
zac
Diver - 3-12-2007 at 09:01 PM
Nice picture.
And a very nice beard if I do say so myself, Pappy !!
Kinda looks like he could be my cousin, eh Shari ?!?
Tell Juan sorry we couldn't get through with the B-day phone call before bedtime. Zack was ready to sing in spanish !! He'll be 6 next week.
.
Bob H - 3-12-2007 at 10:56 PM
How do you prepare bonita for eating? Need recipes here. Great Photo..... seems like a good time had by all.
Bob H
fdt - 3-12-2007 at 11:06 PM
Felicidades Juan, que te la sigas pasando bien.
fernando 
FJ40Mark - 3-13-2007 at 06:01 AM
Shari
Tell Pappy Jon to hoist one for me eh?
Lucky guy..
Bajagypsy - 3-13-2007 at 08:37 AM
happy birthday Juan!
cbuzzetti - 3-13-2007 at 08:56 AM
Bonita needs to be bled, gutted and iced to keep the meat from getting mushy. It is good sushi if taken care of properly.
If left in the sun all day it is cat food. IMO
The dark meat needs to be cut out. Marinade in Italian dressing and throw on the barby. YUM.
Those are some nice ones, too!!!
shari - 3-13-2007 at 11:42 AM
Well, sushi the first day of course or sashimi, then I just boil a big hunk for tuna salad...tuna, onions, tomatoes, celery, dill pickles and mayo all
smushed together...great tortas (sandwiches). Juan's favorite is machaca which I make like this...first fry potatos cut into little teeny squares,
then add onions, celery, tomatoes, peppers or whatever and add the dry tuna so it's like a hash type deal...delicious burritos. Also great in a
macaroni dish...tuna caserole type thing. The animals love the dark meat you take off. All our relatives and neighbours are eating tuna today thanks
to the 2 Juans!
bajaandy - 3-13-2007 at 02:38 PM
Hippo Birdy Two Ewes..... (sorry... I couldn't pass that one up.)
The food sounds dee-lish!
cbuzzetti - 3-14-2007 at 02:08 PM
Thank you for those other two recipes Shari.
I will give them a try.
I have a couple of questions for you.
What is the name of the camp at the whale watch place south of GN? Hopefully will get a chance to go out on the whale boats Saturday
And, what have the day/night temps been lately?
Will be going to Campo Rene starting this Sunday. May get a chance to come through Ascuncion Bay on the way home.
Thank you,
BajaBuzz
shari - 3-15-2007 at 09:33 AM
Actually the camp has no name its just Ojo de Liebre Whale Refuge and you turn right at the signs, there is a wall with a whales painted on it.
Yesterday our immersion group went out and had an awesome trip, 2 hours of non stop heavy whale caressing...the kids were blown away! It has been
quite cool at night and nice and warm during the day so bring a warm sleeping bag...the palapas are great for camping in in case there is wind at
night but the forecast is great for the next few days, not much wind. The whales are saying their last goodbyes to the lancheros next week as most
will head north now. There is a non stop parade passing our place and yesterday a crazy whale breached like 20 times in front of our house...it was
sooo cool! Have a blast and stop in for a beer! We're at the bufadora (blow hole) with a sailboat and panga in front of our house at the point.
cbuzzetti - 3-15-2007 at 09:59 AM
Thank you for the info. Leaving in less than 30 hrs now. Can't wait anymore.
Really looking forward to the whale watch experience.
If we come through AB we will stop by.
Thanks again for all the information that you share with the rest of us.
Charlie
Reeljob - 3-15-2007 at 11:34 AM
Marinate in Tequila for 30 seconds, bury fish under tomatoe plants $ drink Tequila