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gnukid
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Whenever I see the problems I think, it must really be an improvement for Pacenos. As much as we pacenos deride La Paz whatever is happening is
because its what the families in power want. No flights-means no tourism-no outsiders, solo Pacenos! No parking downtown means only locals! Dirt roads
means we walk our dogs happily! No business means more time to relax.
I am excited about the future-- I saw a plan for the bridge to Magote and the on ramp starts where my driveway is? I guess I'll be a toll guard or run
pizza delivery! Oportunidad siempre manana.
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woody with a view
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I am excited about the future-- I saw a plan for the bridge to Magote and the on ramp starts where my driveway is?
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i'd be all tingly with excitement at that prospect myself.
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gnukid
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Just be careful in La Paz, things can wrong or right real fast, one wrong turn and you might end up with an aggressive crowd that won't take no for
answer. Once, I made the mistake of entering LaPazLapa on Noche de Mujeres-ladies only night, the girls get pretty fired up. I got smothered pretty
bad and felt sick from so much perfume, but I recovered-enough to go the go again the next week.
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capt. mike
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"Gallo White Wine!"
oh skeeter.....say it ain't so!
that be in the gallon or keg??
anyone tried a little white port with a splash of lemon juice? WPLJ?
guess in mexico it would have limon jugo.
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Skeet/Loreto
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Mike: When Virginia and I first went to La Paz together, if was still a FREEPORT!
We happened across the Chinese Rest. on the floor above the Now Cofee Shop. Started going there for a break in Mexicano Food. Loved the White Wine
because at that time it was Hard to Find.
Just checked with my wife it was "Carlo Rossi" Not Gallo!!
As you know I was a Calif. Wine Grape Inspector and Supervisor for 3 summer months out of Los Banos. Commuted to San Jose, Kings City and South to
Sutter Home Wineries. so had the time to aquire information about good wines to take to La Paz and Loreto.
Most of the Red Wine I would take down would turn to Vinegar in a couple of weeks.
Seem like everytime I had some good oleGallo Red on Board we would hit some rough updrafts and shake it up!!
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Mike: We stayed at the Posada several times and really enjoyedf it especially when it was a little Cool and we got to use the small Fireplaces in the
Rooms.
I am glad the kid is enjoying the Girls of La Paz! Prior to V i did some considerable at the Dancin Studios up by the Public market.
That was before the places moved down to the Beach. WoW!!
You could have a couple of Beers and Dance several Hours real Cheap!!
Classy girls too, not the Ranchitios Type!
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capt. mike
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Skeet remember the old little chinese restaurant on the north end of the malecon down past Los Arcos and la Perla on A CORNER? had a white motif.
small with a counter like an american diner and tables.
well we hit that place out of curiousity on our 1981 ignaugural trip to Cabo, stayed at los arcos 2 nites. Got hammered in the Cave bar down the
street.
great Chinese food. what was funny was seeing the ethnic chinese staff speaking spanish! didn't have the wine. at the time i was strictly beer and
rum, sometimes a margarita too. i had not learned yet of the health benefits of the grape. now i am a converted wino. and Carlo Rossi is ok too. so is Ernest and his dead bro Julio. Any "port" in a storm!
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Alan
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The developer for this project is the same on that built my condo just down the street at Villas La Posada. I don't know anything about tearing down
Englebert Humperdink's house as where it is being built has been vacant land at least for the last 2 years and it didn't look like it had ever been
previously developed. All of my dealings with this developer have been all that anyone could hope for. All new construction has little items that
require correction and Roberto the developer corrected every single one immediately. Not sure where gnukid really lives but the street for this
project is not Rangel but actually Brecha California. Yes it is currently a dirt road but about 6 months ago they came through and raised all of the
manhole covers I assume would be in preparation for paving.
I also don't know where gnukid is finding all of this traffic congestion he is complaining about in the area. I haven't seen it and regularly tow a
23' boat behind a longbed GMC Sierra through the neighborhood and have never had a problem.
Yes I think it will be the tallest building in La Paz but I don't think the elevator wil be any more of an issue than they are anywhere else. We have
an elevator (Otis) at Villas La Posada for the 7 story tower but I am not aware of any problems with it for the year it has been in.
My personal experience with this developer is that he is an extremely honorable man and is actually from Mexico City so I would assume he is very
knowledgeable about earthquake standards. I have been extremely pleased with the quality of workmanship at my complex and the attention to detail
that is so hard to find in Baja where the typical standard is "It works, who cares what it looks like".
For those interested in the project I found this link to it.
http://real-estate-baja.com/Paginas/DetailProperty.aspx?idci...
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Alan
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Ken; Thanks for the Report> I have spent lots of time in La Paz and think it would be a Great Place to Live.
People walking the Beach every nite, eating ice Cream at the best Place in North and South America. Good Hotels{mexicano and Americano} and some of
the best health Care you can find,even in the States., Very good dentist, Library. Several marinas CCC, LEYS and just about anything you need.
Virginia and I strongly considered moving there at one time. Good fishing over the Hill to the East Cape or a little further out to El Bajito.
I have always liked the Flavor of La Paz and think it is a good place for the Right kind of Folks.
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Well said! Nearly all of the reasons why I selected La Paz to be my place in the sun. Just need to retire one of these days so I can spend even more
time there.
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Alan
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Just for clarification. This project is not being built at the old hotel that was just recently torn down on the beach at the end of Nuevo Reforma.
That will be another project
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Jack Swords
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Thanks Alan for the clarification. Then this is the "tower" being built by the same builder that built yours. You must be in the same condos as Mike
and Jackie Flanagan? The old Englebert hotel that was torn down last year will have a tall condo building between you and the bay. This new tower is
down the street (away from town) on a previously undeveloped lot, isn't it? If so, we watched the foundation being made and large tubular columns
that are a part of it. Appreciate your input.
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capt. mike
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man that's a helluva condo project man!!
only thing is....
+4 jacuzzis for 8 people
that's only 2 to a jacuzzi. How the heck is one supposed to get a threesome going??
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bajajudy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Alan
Just for clarification. This project is not being built at the old hotel that was just recently torn down on the beach at the end of Nuevo Reforma.
That will be another project |
Sorry for the bad info. My spanish is not that good so I thought when I saw La Posada it was the old hotel.
Disculpe.
Still a monster building
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hippiehooters
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
man that's a helluva condo project man!!
only thing is....
+4 jacuzzis for 8 people
that's only 2 to a jacuzzi. How the heck is one supposed to get a threesome going?? |
.....just ask!....  
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Shark18
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I was reading the signs on the wall, and this one caught my eye -- it's partially covered, but I recognize it:
"No es el tamaño del barco sino el movimiento del océano."
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Alan
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
that's only 2 to a jacuzzi. How the heck is one supposed to get a threesome going?? |
Like I've always said "It just depends on how ya stack 'em"
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Bernardo
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"For example, when they finally build the road here-Rangel, the road will be a wide grand boulevard-like the champs d'elysee in Paris and beautiful
with plam trees-just that right now it is too narrow for even one car-that will change when the plan is put in place?"
I hope not. I live on Rangel and the only "speed bumps" we have are the cars parked on both sides of the streen that cause cars to slow down. OK, so
Rangel gets flooded during heavy rains - that also slows the traffic down. Besides, when it floods, you can catch dorado and sierra from my driveway.
Grand Baja is progressing but I would not be in a hurry to finish it with the world economy in crisis.
West end of Rangel (can't remember the name of the street) is under construction to the Grand Baja. There is a property dispute regarding the place
where Rangel crosses a rather deep arroyo so that will not be improved from dirt. Yea! My part of the street should remain rather calm.
Also, this steel structure will have TWO towers like this. But, it is on a dirt road that turns into a great place for mud wrestling after rains. We
call it Grand Baja II. This building is not where Humperdink's (sp?) resort was. Believe it or not, that area is also scheduled for a new high rise.
(success?NOT!) Sign says "50% sold, better hurry!"
But, I love the place and the people. Get to know the Mexicans and their lives here. Great stuff!
Thanks for letting me ramble.
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gnukid
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Hi Bernardo, The on ramp to the clover leaf of the Bridge to Magote will be built where the old telecommunications is lying down now and rusting.
There on Rangel, in front of the naval station the road will be widened, when the Ruffo family give back the land, the homes there on rangel are all
zoned commercial and most will become retail shops and stores. Where the deep arroyo cuts a path through the dirt by Alicia tiendita will be a bridge
with 3 hole golf course in the palm grove of the grand baja. There will be a disney-like park in the area too and public pools and parks... The old
Cemex tower is going to be used as the loading stairs for a rollercoaster... jajaja
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gnukid
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And Antonio and Gijo will stop building pangas, they are going to build megapangas.
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