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Hey Baja Sur, Any Bernie sightings.

Keri - 4-9-2008 at 06:57 PM

It's been awfully quiet here with out him. Hope he is having a great time. ,k

Eli - 4-9-2008 at 07:30 PM

Bernie left for La Paz this morning.

Alas, I got to spend not nearly enough time with him while he was in Los Barriles; On Saturday night He came to Baja Shakespeare's presention of 12th Night, laughed plenty. On Sunday he cruised the art festival. He came by the house yesterday and had a good visit with me and the grandkids. I had dinner with him at Tio Pablos last night. He has promised to return to Los Barriles someday, I hope he will stay longer and of course come back to us the sooner the better. It was so wonderful to see him after all these years, never get enough Bernie, ni modo.

Thanks Mucho, I'm glad you are all having a good time.

Keri - 4-9-2008 at 07:36 PM

He'll be back he can't stay away from his friends to long,k :yes:

Paulina - 4-9-2008 at 07:45 PM

Thank you Keri for asking, as I've been wondering about him myself.

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longlegsinlapaz - 4-9-2008 at 08:08 PM

Bernie arrived safe, but weary in La Paz today. Planning to meet him manana to break bread & relieve him of the weight of some books he complained about having to haul around in his suitcase! I expect he'll be making an unscheduled appearance at the Ana-ual Flan-athon on Saturday at BMG's!

DianaT - 4-9-2008 at 08:09 PM

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Originally posted by longlegsinlapaz
Bernie arrived safe, but weary in La Paz today. Planning to meet him manana to break bread & relieve him of the weight of some books he complained about having to haul around in his suitcase! I expect he'll be making an unscheduled appearance at the Ana-ual Flan-athon on Saturday at BMG's!

Poor guy, does he have to attend that?

Dang, wish I was there. :lol:

Diane

longlegsinlapaz - 4-9-2008 at 08:14 PM

Yes, but the GOOD NEWS for the other attendees is that Bernie said he hates flan! I'll sample a few in your honor Diane! :spingrin:

DianaT - 4-9-2008 at 08:17 PM

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Originally posted by longlegsinlapaz
Yes, but the GOOD NEWS for the other attendees is that Bernie said he hates flan! I'll sample a few in your honor Diane! :spingrin:

Would you believe John also does not like flan---what is wrong with them.

Yes, please sample all of them an extra time for me. :yes:

Where is Bernie headed after La Paz??

Diane

[Edited on 4-10-2008 by jdtrotter]

longlegsinlapaz - 4-9-2008 at 08:33 PM

Maybe somebody told them that REAL MEN don't like flan OR quiche! :lol:

I promise to sample everything that I'm not told beforehand contains chile! Hmmmmmm.....not positive, but I think Bernie's flying home after La Paz.

BMG - 4-9-2008 at 08:43 PM

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Originally posted by jdtrotter
please sample all of them an extra time for me.

Please do not encourage Legs or anyone else to sample extras. How do you expect me to stockpile the fridge for later in the week? :?:

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Originally posted by longlegsinlapaz
Maybe somebody told them that REAL MEN don't like flan OR quiche!

Hey, I like both flan and quiche!

Come to think of it, I like everything. :biggrin:

Glad to hear that Bernie will be coming. Doesn't like flan huh? I think there may be laws about that in Mexico.

Tequila liqueur & Mescal liqueur

Baja Bernie - 4-27-2008 at 07:03 AM

Don’t know how I missed this post but I did and I have been remiss in not responding in a timely manner.

Met a bunch of really wonderful folks in La Paz—one total stranger stopped me and suggested that I should learn to ‘walk on the SHADY side of the street.’ I was on the sunny side because I was photographing Nomad Jesse’s beautiful restaurant—don’t miss it or him if you land in La Paz. Just bring a bunch of pesos.

The flan party found me in the company of some really fun folks—all of whom just could not believe that I was not inhaling the flan as most of them seemed to be doing. I will admit that the white flan, shaped like cookies, did cause me to pause. .

Anyway, our hostess Ana, beautiful lady, came to the rescue when she brought out a decanter, a shot glass, and poured me something that I didn’t even know existed. A wonderfully smooth, sipping Tequila Liqueur. Sip I did! Great stuff! Steve, her husband, not to be out done followed this offering with a Mescal Liqueur. Fantastic!

Enjoyed the flan fans but I’ll take what these great folks poured over flan every time.

Only in Baja! Someone at the party, lost my notes so I don’t know who, asked me if I could mail some ‘stuff’ for him when I got back to the states. He was kinda of interested on when my plane would land in San Diego and when I told him April 14th he smiled. The next morning the desk lady at La Perla Hotel gave me the package he had left for me—his tax returns—they were mailed with time to spare.

PS If you get to La Paz make arrangements to have longlegs show you around. She has a special greeting that will identify you for her. No, I won’t say what it is—ask her. Thanks again to Carol and all the rest of you folks that made this stop much more than worthwhile.

longlegsinlapaz - 4-27-2008 at 07:25 AM

Bernie, Bernie, Bernie....That "Hey Sailor......" line was just for you! :bounce:

Don't demean it by assuming just anyone would get that greeting! :no:

Baja Bernie - 4-27-2008 at 07:35 AM

See my smile and know I appreciate your words...Hope to see you next year.

lingililingili - 4-27-2008 at 08:00 AM

What a wonderful compliment Bernie! The decanters are always here for you, stop by anytime! Ana

Diver - 4-27-2008 at 08:08 AM

Bernie,

Please tell us about the La Perla.
We have had brunch at their sidewalk cafe many times but have never had the opportunity to stay there or see the rooms.
.

Diver

Baja Bernie - 4-27-2008 at 08:34 AM

First let me say that I really pigged out on the fruit plates and octopus c-cktails they serve in the restaurant and the scene is ever changing and most fun. Asked Francisco, a waiter, if they ‘ever’ had any clouds in the sky. He told me that was the only thing he misses in La Paz—325 days a year of no clouds—only sun.

The staff at La Perla are fantastic and most friendly. Bear in mind that this place was built with I was barely four years old so modern you could not call it. No AC that I noticed but cooling breezes all day. Very well maintained, I was on the third floor and the place is terraced so that most rooms, except the garden rooms around the courtyard have no view except for the pool, Jacuzzi, and the fountain. Beautiful white pigeons at the fountain all day. My view from my room was great.

One of the most important things in a hotel room, for me, is a good strong, hot shower................and there the place got an A+.

I’ll probably stay there again next year unless the local Nomads can recommend something else closer to the working part of the city. And one that has a good shower. Don’t mind sweating but I sure hate sleeping in my own grime.

lingililingili - 4-27-2008 at 10:20 AM

Bernie: Check your U2U

Sipping stuff

Baja Bernie - 4-27-2008 at 01:59 PM

Ana just gave me the names of that great sipping stuff.....

The Tequilla Liquer is called Agavero (available just about anywhere) and the Mescal Liquer is Maracuyo La Crema del mezcal which I believe is only sold where Oaxacan stuff might be bought.

Bernie You need to bring a bottle to the tequila tasting May 3rd after the booksigning

Keri - 4-27-2008 at 02:13 PM

so everyone can share in the fun. I'd love to taste t. and I'm sure fdt won't be shaking his head no if you offer him some lol,k :lol:

[Edited on 4-27-2008 by Keri]

Baja Bernie - 4-27-2008 at 07:55 PM

Keri,

If I can find it I will bring it.......not sure if it is meant for chuggling.....just for sipping and thinking of good friends.

Perhaps, you, Mike, Fernando , and his bride...perhaps even me. We'll see...........

bajalera - 4-27-2008 at 08:27 PM

Be careful of that Agavero, it's also got damiana in it.

Bernie you can get it at don pistos in Rosarito.

Keri - 4-27-2008 at 10:17 PM

I've seen it. and after all that other tequila a little sweet sip as dessert is wonderful :yes:

Come on Bernie join in with me . I always throw a wrench in their serious tasting by adding a tequila liqueur of some kind. I have a new one for them this year too.But if you want to keep it special I'll help you sip some,k :rolleyes:

[Edited on 4-28-2008 by Keri]

Lee

Baja Bernie - 4-28-2008 at 05:42 AM

No need to spoil all of the fun!

Wonder how many folks won't understand--guess I'll get two bottles!

Soooo happy I got the chance to dine with you and Carol.