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www.pvmcitypaper.com
Issue 274
Issue 274
Saturday 25 to Friday 31
January 2014
January 2014
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Need to Know
manners to present the check before it is
requested, so when you’re ready to leave,
ask «La cuenta, por favor» and your bill
will be delivered to you.
MONEY EXCHANGE: Although
you may have to wait in line for a few
minutes, remember that the banks will
give you a higher rate of exchange than
the exchange booths (caja de cambio).
Better yet, if you have a «bank card»,
withdraw funds from your account back
home. Try to avoid exchanging money at
your hotel. Traditionally, those offer the
worst rates.
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f you’ve been meaning to find a little information on the region,
but never quite got around to it, we hope that the following will help.
Look at the map in this issue, you will note that PV (as the locals call
it) is on the west coast of Mexico, in the middle of the Bay of Banderas,
the largest bay in this country, that includes southern part of the state
of Nayarit to the north and the northern part of Jalisco to the south.
Thanks to its privileged location -sheltered by the Sierra Madre
mountains- the Bay is well protected against the hurricanes spawned
in the Pacific. Hurricane Kenna came close on October 25, 2002,
but actually touched down in San Blas, Nayarit, some 200 miles
north of PV. The town sits on the same parallel as the Hawaiian
Islands, thus the similarities in the climate of the two destinations.
AREA: 1,300 sq. kilometers
POPULATION: Approx. 325,000
inhabitants
CLIMATE: Tropical, humid, with
an average of 300 sunny days per year.
The temperature averages 28oC (82oF)
and the rainy season extends from late
June to early October.
allowed under certain circumstances
but fishing of any kind is prohibited.
Every year, the Bay receives the visit
of the humpback whales, dolphins and
manta rays in the winter. During the
summer, sea turtles, a protected species,
arrive to its shores to lay their eggs.
FAUNA: Nearby Sierra Vallejo
hosts a great variety of animal species
such as iguana, guacamaya, deer,
raccoon, etc.
ECONOMY: Local economy is
based mainly on tourism, construction
and to a lesser degree, on agriculture,
mainly tropical fruit such as mango,
papaya,
watermelon,
pineapple,
guanabana, cantaloupe and bananas.
SANCTUARIES:
Bahía
de
Banderas encloses two Marine
National Parks - Los Arcos and the
Marieta Islands - where diving is
CURRENCY: The Mexican Peso is
the legal currency in Mexico although
Canadian and American dollars are
widely accepted.
Index
BUSES: A system of urban buses
with different routes. Current fare is
$7.50 Pesos per ticket and passengers
must purchase a new ticket every time
they board another bus. There are no
“transfers”.
TAXIS: There are set rates within
defined zones of the town. Do not enter
a taxi without agreeing on the price with
the driver FIRST. If you are staying in a
hotel, you may want to check the rates
usually posted in the lobby. Also, if you
know which restaurant you want to go,
do not let the driver change your mind.
Many restaurateurs pay commissions to
taxi drivers and you may end up paying
more than you should, in a secondrate establishment! There are 2 kinds
of taxi cabs: those at the airport and
the maritime port are usually vans that
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can only be boarded there. They have
pre-fixed rates per passenger. City cabs
are yellow cars that charge by the ride,
not by passenger. When you ask to go
downtown, many drivers let you off at
the beginning of the area, near Hidalgo
Park. However, your fare covers the
ENTIRE central area, so why walk 10 to
15 blocks to the main plaza, the Church
or the flea market? Pick up a free map,
and insist on your full value from the
driver! Note the number of your taxi in
case of any problem, or if you forget
something in the cab. Then your hotel or
travel rep can help you check it out or
lodge a complaint.
TIME ZONE: The entire State of
Jalisco is on Central Time, as is the
area of the State of Nayarit from Lo
de Marcos in the north to the Ameca
River, i.e.: Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías,
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Sayulita, San
Pancho, Punta Mita, etc. North of Lo
De Marcos, Guayabitos, La Peñita,
San Blas, etc. are on Mountain Time,
i.e.: one hour behind PV time.
TELEPHONE CALLS: Always
check on the cost of long distance
calls from your hotel room. Some
establishments charge as much as U.S.
$7.00 per minute!
CELL PHONES: Most cellular
phones from the U.S. and Canada may
be programmed for local use, through
Telcel and IUSAcell, the local carriers.
To dial cell to cell, use the prefix 322,
then the seven digit number of the
person you’re calling. Omit the prefix if
dialling a land line.
LOCAL CUSTOMS: Tipping is
usually 10%-15% of the bill at restaurants
and bars. Tip bellboys, taxis, waiters,
maids, etc. depending on the service.
Some businesses and offices close from
2 p.m. to 4 p.m., reopening until 7 p.m. or
later. In restaurants, it is considered poor
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WHAT TO DO: Even if your allinclusive hotel is everything you ever
dreamed of, you should experience at
least a little of all that Vallarta has to
offer - it is truly a condensed version of
all that is Mexican and existed before
«Planned Tourist Resorts», such as
Cancun, Los Cabos and Ixtapa, were
developed. Millions have been spent to
ensure that the original “small town”
flavor is maintained downtown, in the
Old Town and on the South Side.
DRINKING WATER: The false
belief that a Mexican vacation must
inevitably lead to an encounter with
Moctezuma’s revenge is just that:
false. For the 21st year in a row, Puerto
Vallarta’s water has been awarded
a certification of purity for human
consumption. It is one of only two
cities in Mexico that can boast of such
accomplishment. True, the quality of
the water tested at the purification plant
varies greatly from what comes out of
the tap at the other end. So do be careful.
On the other hand, most large hotels
have their own purification equipment
and most restaurants use purified water.
If you want to be doubly sure, you can
pick up purified bottled water just about
anywhere.
EXPORTING PETS: Canadian and
American tourists often fall in love with
one of the many stray dogs and cats in
Vallarta. Many would like to bring it
back with them, but believe that the laws
do not allow them to do so. Wrong. If
you would like to bring a cat or a dog
back home, call the local animal shelter
for more info: 293-3690.
LOCAL SIGHTSEEING: A good
beginning would be to take one of the City
Tours offered by the local tour agencies.
Before boarding, make sure you have a
map and take note of the places you want
to return to. Then venture off the beaten
path. Explore a little. Go farther than the
tour bus takes you. And don’t worry this is a safe place.
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Dear Allyna,
Your Comments
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Dear Editor,
Puerto Vallarta is such a unique place, the
Romantic zone, the Malecon, downtown, and
Marina Vallarta.
Let me explain. Marina Vallarta is a 2 sq.
mile area north of downtown. It is unique in the
world. Within those two square miles you have
the following world class amenities:
An international cruise ship terminal, an
international airport, a championship golf
course, a private yacht Marina, 2.5 kms. of
beach, a world class mall, two hospitals, four
world class hotels, world class condos, beautiful
homes and many restaurants along a Marina
promenade, six banks and two supermarkets,
etc. etc…. All within walking distance!
Nowhere else in the world can you find all of
that in a two square mile residential zone. Not
in Ft. Launderdale, Monte Carlo, Cape Town,
Cancun, Panama City, Buenos Aires, Rio, etc.
NO!
Marina Vallarta is as unique as the rest of
our beautiful city. Let’s hope the city officials
and developers recognize this uniqueness and
protect it.
Joel C. Hart
Beautifully said, Mr. Hart.
Maybe they’ll even agree to put up a sign
along the main road from the airport, indicating
the entrance to that beautiful Marina…
The Ed.
Dear Editor,
My wife and I have been spending our
winters in PV since the late 1980’s. It’s a
beautiful place with wonder people, beaches,
restaurants and more…but 1) please, Puerto
Vallarta Ayuntamiento, re-paint the lines on
Carretera Mismaloya from Basilio Badillo to
Punta Negra… and 2) Dreams, please install a
safe pedestrian walkway along your property
at the highway… perhaps the most dangerous
portion of the highway from town to Mismaloya
for walkers and runners.
Thank you in advance,
Mike Morrow
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What a good eye you have for the covers of
the PV Mirror newspaper! And thanks to Patti
Fenchuk for taking the rainbow picture from
her condo at the Conchas Chinas, and sharing
it with each of us that may not have been there
to see it. However we know where to find the
pot of gold!
Regarding the article by Giselle Belanger
“The Recovery of Self”, also in issue 273,
perhaps forgotten is Character - Self discipline,
moral strength, fortitude, good reputation.
Character is the measure of a person’s worth
and cannot be taken from self. As wrote Aesop
in his fable on the wolf: “the wolf does as his
nature.”
Frank in San Francisco
Hello Allyna,
C. P.
I have been coming to PV since 1966, maybe
ten times in all. I had a difficulty with a ticket
vendor and the results might be instructive to
other people buying tickets.
I bought a ticket for a tour on Saturday.
Because of the time change and my not realizing
that my computer didn’t automatically register
the new time, I was late for the departure. The
salesperson said I could go on Wednesday, the
next time the tour was scheduled to depart. On
Wednesday, there weren’t enough passengers,
so they said, why not Saturday.
About our cover…
Dale P. Hansen – M.photog, CPP, APM, AOPA
- and his wife, Marian, retired to PV in 2001 after
operating several Portrait Studios in Utah for 30
years. Dale received his B. of Professional Arts
degree from Brooks Institute of Photography
in Santa Barbara, CA. He is a Certified
Master Photographer through the Professional
Photographers of America. He and his wife
have traveled throughout the world with their
photography. Dale’s images have been published
in numerous books and periodicals including the
National Geographic, World Book Encyclopedia,
National Audubon, and the cover of The
Professional Photographer. He is the recipient
of three Kodak Gallery Awards and his work has
been displayed throughout the country, with three
exhibits at the Walt Disney Epcot Center.
On Saturday it was rainy and cold and
once again the trip was cancelled. I came the
following Wednesday only to learn that the boat
had a bad motor and there would be no tour.
At this point I asked for a refund as I had paid
for services, twice the trip was cancelled through
no fault of my own, and no services had been
provided. It was not possible to accept a further
postponement as my vacation is effectively
over. Two and a half days of runaround and a
refusal to refund my funds, left a bad taste in
my mouth. In general, I have found everybody
around PV to be friendly and honest.
It never occurred to me to inquire about a
refund policy. Caveat Emptor! if you deal with
or plan to deal with the ticket vendors in the
small office, next door to the Real Estate office
diagonally across the intersection from Las
Tres Huastecas restaurant.
Sincerely, to a great city!
January 2014
Dear Editor,
I am saddened with the rampant “dishonesty”
of the cashiers at two Oxxo locations in Vallarta.
On my last 3 visits to the Conchas China
Oxxo, the cashier either tried to short change
me or double charged for the same item. The
same short change routine also happened twice
at the Olas Atlas store.
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They have 4 children and 14 grandchildren.
Dale and his wife are active in the Puerto Vallarta
Community, helping with and participating in
many charitable events.
And about the photo…
“My wife and I occasionally like to drive to an
area, park the car, and just wonder. One day we
decided to explorer the steep back streets behind
the Cathedral. We came to an area that had a
beautiful view of the Cathedral; however, there
were many obstacles preventing me from taking
a unique photograph of this spectacular structure.
I looked above me and noticed a tall house and
commented to my wife, ‘I wish I were on the
Terraza at the top of that house.’ Suddenly she
was at the door knocking and asking permission
to take a photograph from up there. The kind lady
agreed and I was able to capture the image that
eventually led to the creation of this photograph.”
- Dale
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A word to the wise: when shopping at OXXO, please count your change
and compare the receipt with what you purchased. I will attempt to file a
complaint at their offices in Vallarta: Pto. Vallarta OXXO office – tels.:
224-8989 and 224-5085, 167 Berlin Altos, Col. Versalles, C.P. 48310.
Jim
Allyna Vineberg
[email protected]
Dear Allyna:
Contributors:
I have visited Puerto Vallarta for a few years now. This year being
my second long term, I am staying for 6 months. I have met many new
people, enjoy the beach, shopping, the restaurants and nationals. As a
child adopted at birth in the 1950’s, I was given everything I needed or
wanted. I want to help with those kids who are less fortunate and did not
have the opportunity I had. Now it is time to “give back” some of my
time to kids who require help to make their lives positive and to prepare
them for a productive future. I was introduced to RISE in December at the
Christmas Posada. My heart melted and tears flowed seeing the joy on the
children’s faces. They were very proud and I wanted to hug each one. Are
you aware of RISE - the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza - a shelter that
houses between 40 and 50 children?
This year the annual fundraising event called Celebración Para Los Niños
benefiting both these children and the families living at the former dump
will take place on Saturday, February 8 at the Gran Salon of SECRETS
Vallarta Bay / NOW Amber resort from 5 to 9 pm. I am excited to be a
volunteer at this incredible event. Food is provided by many of the finest
restaurants. Entertainment includes Plan Flute Player Paco, The Zippers,
The Xuitla Dancers and Los Bambinos. For added enjoyment, the children
will perform. There will be both live and silent auctions containing some
incredible items, services and dinners. And of course all the proceeds
benefit the children and families. I am thrilled to be able to be part of this
initiative and want to invite everyone to join us in celebrating the children.
Tickets are 700 pesos and are available at RISE, Daiquiri Dick’s and the
other locations listed on the poster. I hope many of the Vallarta residents
and visitors will join us for this great party.
Peace, love and unity,
Shani Rosen
Hola Allyna,
Ronnie Bravo’s last column in the January 24 issue of the Mirror about
back-ups could have been written with me in mind. The day before, he had
delivered to our condo my Dell laptop with a new 500GB hard drive in it.
My old one had crashed and I hadn’t backed it up since before coming down
from the States in early November. The drive was so bad that despite over
three hours of trying, he could not recover my data. But, not one to give
up, he tried one last thing, a slow overnight restore process that managed
to recover some 58,000 of my documents, spreadsheets, photos, music
and other files. So now I’m typing this to you on my fully restored laptop,
thanks to Ronnie. Three years ago, he also managed to find a workaround
for my wife Kay’s HP laptop that had lost its video capability -which was
unfortunately integrated with the motherboard- making the problem all the
more difficult. It seemed at first that the laptop was destined to be a dinghy
anchor, but thanks to Ronnie, it’s still going like the Energizer Bunny. The
fact that Ronnie now picks up and delivers to your home makes his great
service all the more convenient.
Steve Van Slyke / Marina Vallarta
Anna Reisman
Joe Harrington
Harriet Murray
Giselle Belanger
Krystal Frost
Stan Gabruk
Ronnie Bravo
Tommy Clarkson
Luis Melgoza
Dr. Fabio Cupul
Gil Gevins
Bill Kelly
Astrid Van Dam
Janie Albright Blank
Dale B. Hansen
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Dear Editor,
Dear Editor,
My wife and I have come to Puerto
Vallarta for twenty years because PV is such
a hospitable place with beautiful sights,
incredible restaurants, and above all fabulous
people. Last week. we did the “Art Walk” as
we do every Wednesday. At the first gallery
that we visited, we met a most rude gentleman.
We merely inquired as to where Marta Gilbert
is showing her works and he informed us that
she is no longer there, due to the fact that
she has not shown her works in a museum
of any prominence. He said that she was not
showing her works at all in Vallarta. We are
not art critics, but we are art lovers. Visiting
the galleries of Puerto Vallarta is a real thrill
for us. This was very disturbing. We walked
around that gallery, but were not impressed.
We do want to mention that as we were
leaving, a gentleman saw that we were upset
and asked if he could be of service. Come
to find out that his name is John Thompson,
a local artist residing in Yelapa, and he
immediately told us that Marta Gilbert is
now showing her works in the gallery above
Oscar’s Restaurant. Marta captures the real
essence of the people that she paints. She
may not be in a museum, but her subjects are
alive and tell a real story. All you have to do
is look into their eyes, and they come alive.
If the gentleman in that first gallery had
any real art background, he would know that
Marta Gilbert has great human value to the art
world.
There are other galleries in Puerto Vallarta,
more exciting than that one, where the owners
are real human beings who care about their
artists and the works that are displayed. There
are a few galleries that deserve mention as
being excellent in choices and quality: Galleria
Dante has incredible pieces with something
new at every turn; Contempo Galeria is
quite avant garde with many brilliant pieces
that excite; and Galeria Pacifico is never a
disappointment with its great variety.
There isn’t just ONE outstanding gallery;
there are MANY!
Last Saturday I had an experience that
I won’t soon forget. After visiting the
jewellery store on Olas Altas, right beside
Vayan’s, I headed south towards The Palm to
buy tickets. When I reached the ticket booth
and opened my purse, I couldn’t find my
wallet. Frantically I searched, certain it was
buried in the bottom. It wasn’t. I thought
back and remembered that I’d had it in the
jewellery store. In fact, I’d taken a bracelet
out of it to be repaired. Then I realized that
I hadn’t put the wallet back, but had stuck
it under my arm. I must have dropped
it somewhere between the Palm and the
jeweller’s. Back I went with my eyes glued
to the sidewalk. Nothing. Into the store.
Nothing. Oh no!! A quick inventory told me
that I had one credit card, my Ontario health
card, some show tickets I had won at Purr
Project Bingo and about 700 pesos. Now
what?
I retraced my steps, popping into stores
to inquire if anyone had turned in a wallet.
Every person I spoke to was kind and
understanding, but the waiter in Las Tres
Huastecas went out of his way to help. He
even involved the tourist police. They, too,
were helpful, but there really wasn’t much
to be done. The waiter urged me to call and
cancel my credit card, so off I went in a cab
with the promise of fare money at the other
end.
Back at my condo, my husband was just
about to contact Visa, when a message
appeared with the title, “Lost Wallet”. Well,
the relief could be heard all over Vallarta!
Shortly we met Greg, from the U.S., at A
Page in the Sun. He told us that he’d seen
the wallet on the sidewalk and, while others
were walking around it, he stooped to pick it
up to the shock of someone who was sitting
nearby. It was almost as though picking it up
could be construed as stealing. Well, I was
certainly happy that he took the time and
trouble to find my email address inside and
contact me. Thank you, Greg!!
While I’m at it, I’d like to thank Mikki
Prost for her informative and entertaining
show, Shades of the Blues, at The Boutique.
She puts her whole heart into her excellent
performance.
And, finally, thanks to
Michael Walters for his absolutely fabulous
Dame Edna show at the Palm. We laughed
‘til we cried!
Donna and Monroe
Lynn
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Within PV
IFC Activities Schedule
Loaded with Fun
By Janie Albright Blank
T
he International Friendship Club
(IFC) boasts an activities schedule
chock full of things to do for members
and guests alike. This week I decided
to attend a variety of IFC activities so
I could see for myself what might be
of interest for visitors and residents of
Vallarta. Wow, was I busy!
The IFC calendar starts off with
Monday morning Bridge Classes.
These are led by Murray Beer and
assisted by Tom Hibbs. Both are
accomplished players and teachers.
The cost is free for members and $50
pesos for non-members. They meet
and play in the outside courtyard
enjoying the fresh air of a beautiful
Vallarta morning. They begin at
9:00 and from 11-11:30 is a lesson
developed from the questions that
arose that morning. There is a
learners table with open hands and
a beginners table for those that
might know a little about the game
but need to learn the newer Bridge
conventions. Murray says he has
played for 40-50 years and is still
learning. He adds, “the rules of
Bridge are like the traffic signals in
Mexico, just a suggestion…”
Monday evening is always Movie
Night at the IFC. Volunteer and
IFC officer Fred Forbes is the host.
Fred selects an interesting variety of
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movies over the course of the season.
The bar is open for beverages and the
admission fee of $35 pesos includes
free popcorn! Love that smell! The
doors open at 6:30 and the movie
starts promptly at 7 p.m. This week’s
movie was “The General’s Daughter”
with John Travolta. The schedule is
posted on the ifcvallarta.com website
fantastic opportunity for a guided tour
of the award-winning Gardens and
the Zoo. They allow you to feed Zoo
babies and have a very up-close and
personal Zoo experience. This is a
great tour for kids under 12 who can’t
go on a lot of other Vallarta trips. For
more information on tours you can
visit ifctoursforvallarta.com
under Activities each month. The
last Monday of this month, January
27, features a documentary on Ron
Turcotte, the jockey who rode the
Triple Crown winner, Secretariat.
Produced by the National Film Board
of Canada, it looks to be a great one.
On Mondays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays, the IFC classroom is
busy with Spanish lessons. Each
of these days offers Intermediate I,
Intermediate II, and Advanced classes,
plus a special Tourist Spanish for
beginners or those that are looking for
a quick refresher. Each class lasts one
hour. Regular classes cost $220 pesos
for a packet of 4 lessons for members
and $300 pesos for non-members,
while Tourist classes are $60 pesos
per class for members and $80 pesos
for non-members. The instructor is
Marcella Castellanos. David Rohde,
a student in the Intermediate II
class, told me that Marcella’s lesson
is interesting, to the point and she
explains things well.
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays, the IFC offers amazing
tours. On Tuesday and Wednesday the
tours visit some of the most beautiful
private homes in the Banderas Bay
area, homes that are not open to the
public and can only be seen on an IFC
tour.
On Thursdays, the tour goes to the
Botanical Gardens and Zoo. This is a
Bunco meets at the Sea Monkey
Restaurant every Thursday morning at
11:00. I have never played and wanted
to see what the game is all about and
why everyone I talk to is always so
enthusiastic. Well, I found out it is a
game of dice, not of skill. Right away
I thought, hmmm, this might be right
up my alley! There are 3 tables of 4
and the players rotate from table to
table. My sister-in-law, Brenda Blank
and her husband, Larry, love to play.
Brenda says, “Bunco is a fast-paced
game that anyone can learn in 30
seconds. It’s a great way to meet and
make new friends while enjoying your
favorite beverages and a beautiful bay
view.” I think I’ll be back!
For more information on IFC
activities or membership, please visit
ifcvallarta.com As always, profits go
to fund the IFC Cleft Palate Surgery
Program and the other local charities
they support.
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The International Friendship
Club is a registered charitable
organization in Mexico listed as
Club Internacional de la Amistad
de Puerto Vallarta A.C. It is
located at the northeast corner
of the Rio Cuale Bridge above the
HSBC Bank in downtown Puerto
Vallarta. Phone: 222-5466.
Website: ifcvallarta.com Email:
[email protected]
Within PV
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From the Saturday Market Co-0p…
By Bill Kelly
From our respective homes via the
wonders of the internet the words
of this column are edited, proofread
and photos chosen. We call it our
‘Sunday Visit’ and it, too, shall be
missed.
The Saturday Co-op Market
opens at 9 a.m. at 127 Pulpito in the
Romantic Zone on the south side of
town.
T
his will be my final article as
TheFabFabricFellows are moving
to the Ajijic/Chapala area. With
this market since its inception, we
have watched it grow to today’s
thriving and popular success. It
will be missed, as will the many
vendors I have come to know as
¨The Saturday Gang”. So too, the
many clients I have had the fun and
pleasure of meeting. The creative
process and appreciation have been
joyful and rewarding. Adelante! My new vendor this week is the
vivacious Sandra Cesca! Known
for her first book ‘Walking Puerto
Vallarta and Beyond’ covering her
conducted walking tours of different
neighborhoods explaining history,
architecture, ecology, businesses,
markets and artisans, she has
just released her new guidebook
‘Tropical Plant Walks of Puerto
Vallarta’. This user-friendly guide
is enhanced with photographs,
ancient folklore and a guide to the
Botanical Gardens. Two walks are
available in French, German and
Spanish. Sandra is an interesting,
informative and engaging ‘stop’ at
our Market.
This week’s ‘veteran vendor’ is
the delectable bakery, ‘Hecho En
Mexico’. The ‘baker-hatted’ Sasha
and Antonio do four markets a
week in the Banderas Bay area, plus
special orders. Well known for their
selection of gluten-free desserts
and now the popular gluten-free
French bread, their most popular
goodies are their Orange Rolls
that sell-out fast at each market. No wonder! Each is a plate-sized
‘meal’ of deliciousness. If you ever
need a cyber hit of sweetness, visit
their eponymous Facebook page. Time to say, ‘au revoir’.
Thank you market, both vendors
and visitors, for a fascinating
experience. A special appreciation
to my good friend, Pam Thompson. Issue 274
From the Editor:
A few tips to get the most out of your experience when visiting any
of the various markets around the Bay of Banderas (see our Calendar
of Events for times and locations) –
a) Arrive as close to the opening time as possible and
prioritize where you go first because the “good stuff”
can run out fast. Some of the farms are very small
and cannot grow big quantities.
b) On the other hand, if you show up at the end of the market,
you might find some great deals as no one wants to take
their product back.
c) If you’re looking for something specific, ask for it!
Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean that it isn’t available.
d) Be adventurous. Try something new…
fruit, cheese, vegetable, sweet…
e) Use organic produce within 3 or 4 days of purchase.
f) Bring small bills and change as many vendors do not have
change for larger bills. Pesos only, please.
g) Don’t forget your reusable shopping bags!
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Celebration for the Children
Celebración para Los Niños
T
he biggest and best charity
event of the season, Celebración
Para Los Niños – benefiting the
children from Refugio Infantil
Santa Esperanza (RISE) and
Sendero de Esperanza y Amor
(Sendero) is just around the
corner on February 8th from 5 to
9 P.M. Once again, the event will
be held in the stunningly beautiful
Gran Salon of the NOW Amber/
SECRETS Vallarta Bay Resorts
(located behind Coppel on Medina
Ascencio Blvd. near Plaza Las
Glorias).
Some of the finest Puerto Vallarta
restaurants will provide delicious,
beautifully prepared food. They
include to date: Barcelona Tapas,
Bravos, Café des Artistes, Daiquiri
Dick’s, De Chile Mole y Pozole,
India Gate, Kaiser Maximilians, Las
Carmelitas, River Café, Starbucks,
Trios/Vitea, Trattoria Michel,
Archie’s Wok, Derby City Burger,
Encantos, Ernestos, Fredy’s Tucan,
Mariscos Polo, Palomas Doradas,
Peking, and Yarika Bakery.
A selection of beer, wine, and soft
drinks will also be served.
The amazing live entertainment
features performances by Paco,
The Zippers, Los Bambinos, and of
course, a special shows by some of
the precious children of RISE and
Sendero.
In between the great food and
fabulous entertainment, attendees
can try their luck at the Silent and
Live Auctions by bidding on such
items as: beautiful jewelry from
Diamonds International, Yesa and
June Rosen Lopez; a gorgeous
painting by marta de la peña;
a special case of mixed wines
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provided by committee members; a
night at the St. Regis Punta Mita;
and golf at Vista Vallarta .
Tickets are available now for a
donation of 700 pesos ($60 US/
CDN) at RISE, Daiquiri Dick’s,
Palomas Doradas Restaurant,
Erika Lamas Permanent Makeup, and other locations listed
on our posters or by contacting
Sofia Robles at sofiarobles.rise@
gmail.com or Cecilia Altamirano
at [email protected]. A
limited number of special Reserve
Patron Tables (offering front or
second row seating, early entrance,
your own waitress and other special
benefits) are being sold for 11,000
pesos ($900 US/CDN) for a table
for 10 people. To reserve one of
these tables, please contact Chris
Amo at [email protected].
Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza
AC is a special shelter for children
in Puerto Vallarta and Sendero
de Esperanza y Amor has now
partnered with New Beginnings
Mexico to offer educational,
medical, and nutritional support
to the teens, children, and families
living in extreme poverty in the
Bosque de Progreso neighborhood
(site of the old dump). For
more information about either
organization, please contact Chris
Amo at [email protected]
January 2014
Access to the
new pier
to be redone
C
onstruction has begun
on the block of Francisca
Rodríguez street, leading to
the new pier. The cost of the
remodel will be borne jointly
by the Federal and State
Governments, to a total of
approx. $3,196,000. Pesos.
According to Sr. Oscar
Delgado, General Director
of the City’s Infrastructure
&
Municipal
Services
Department, once finished, the
area will be a small pedestrian
mall with benches, street
lights, plants and a children’s
area, for the benefit of the
area’s 3,500 residents and
5,000 folks who pass by there
every day.
The entire project is
scheduled to be finished before
Easter.
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“Salute to Vallarta!”
Vallarta Botanical Gardens’ Member Appreciation Day
Who: Garden members or those interested in becoming members
When: Tuesday, February 8, 9am-6pm
Where: Vallarta Botanical Gardens (HWY 200, KM 24)
Directions & public transportation info: www.vbgardens.org/location
Phone: 322-223-6182
RSVP: None needed
O
ur “Salute to Vallarta!” is
the Vallarta Botanical Gardens’
premier
member-appreciation
event, complimentary to all of
our members. Not a member
yet? Please take the opportunity
to join us now or to purchase a
membership at the Gardens when
you next visit us, or even on the
day of the event.
Early birds are welcome to
join us at 9 am for coffee and
complimentary birding tours led
by environmental educator Joel
Villaseñor Hernández. Festivities
will include live mariachi
performances, El Tuito Folkloric
Dancers, a DJ and children’s
activities including a traditional
festive piñata. Our favorite part
of this event is the opportunity to
socialize with our members and
thank them for helping us turn our
vision of conservation and beauty
into a reality for our region.
A complimentary Mexican
Buffet and open bar will be served
from 1 to 3:30 pm for those with
current membership (bring your
membership card with you please).
Parking is extremely limited on
this day, so carpools, taxis, public
transportation is
highly
recommended.
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14th Annual Art Auction Fundraiser
for Los Mangos Public Library
A
re you ready for the big annual fundraiser for Puerto Vallarta’s Los
Mangos Public Library? This is the fundraiser’s 14th year, and it promises
to be the largest and most entertaining to date!
Mark it down: Thursday, January 30th.
This annual event presents a unique opportunity for renowned artists,
young creators, art lovers, business people from different industries and
friends of the Library come together for a single cause: to contribute a
grain of sand to make it possible for Los Mangos Library to continue its
service of promotion and encouragement towards culture and art, which
has been its sole purpose for 17 years.
For donors, artists and sponsors, the evening begins at 5 pm with a
private cocktail. Then, at exactly 6 p.m., the doors will open to the public,
registration begins, and access is given to the fixed-price room, where
you can find paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, decorative articles,
accessories, and gift certificates at attractive prices.
At 7 o’clock, the auction starts on the main stage, where some truly
impressive pieces of artwork will be presented, exhibited, and sold to the
highest bidder. All pieces will be on display prior to the auction.
Throughout the evening you can also help by purchasing delicious snacks
donated by some of the best restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, accompanied
by a great glass of wine or a refreshing cocktail and live music.
For added convenience, payment for artwork, articles or gift certificates
may be made by credit card or cash. There will also be raffles and much
more. Again, please remember that Los Mangos Library is not “just a
library.” It is a true community and cultural center. By joining in the
event, you will be able to give back to our community. Folks, the coffers
are nearly empty – so please, come and enjoy a marvelous evening filled
with friends, food, drink and fun! Entrance is free.
Los Mangos is located at 1001 Av. Francisco Villa. For more information,
call (322) 224-9966, send an email to [email protected],
or visit bibliotecalosmangos.com
(Source: Yumi Yamada Kubo)
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Valentine’s Day High Tea
V
alentine’s Day is just around
the corner, and you can share your
love for our four-legged pals by
joining us for “High Tea at High
Noon” on Friday, February 14,
2014 for the Puerto Vallarta SPCA
Sanctuary (https://www.facebook.
com/spcapv)
Set in one of Vallarta’s most
romantic locations, Puerto del
Cielo (the chapel across from
Hacienda San Angel http://
haciendasanangel.com/ ), we will
be dining on traditional English tea
and scrumptious finger sandwiches,
scones with clotted cream and
desserts.
But that’s not all!
We’ll also enjoy a fun-filled
fashion show by Myskova
boutiques (https://www.facebook.
Petits cachets locaux
N
com/swimwithkim ) and PAwsibbly
some furry four legged guests!
Festivities will be from Noon
until 3 pm. Tickets are $450 pesos
per person, and tables of nine can
be reserved.
Tickets sell out fast, so be sure
to contact [email protected] to
make your reservations today.
Looking forward to a TeaROOFic
Valentine’s Day with you!
ous voulons partager notre expérience de certains cachets
locaux que nous avons trouvés à Puerto Vallarta au cours de nos
nombreuses années. Il peut hausser la saveur mexicaine de ceux
qui commencent à faire de Puerto Vallarta leur foyer hivernal.
Pour nous, la meilleure façon de commencer notre journée est
avec un verre de jus carotte, ou d’orange, fraîchement pressé. Une
fois que vous aurez bu un jus d’orange fraîchement pressé, vous ne
voudrez plus retourner à celui que vous achetez dans un carton ou
une bouteille. Il y a plusieurs marchants de jus fraîchement pressé
dans cette charmante ville. Notre préféré est Daniel, le «Juice Boy»
situé au coin d’Olas Altas et Basilio Badillo.
Le déjeuner à l’extérieur fait parti de notre activité quotidienne, si
pas à un restaurant local, nous nous arrêtons pour un taco (coquille
croquante) ou quesadilla (molle). Les chariots de nourriture qui
offrent ces délices mexicains se trouvent dans presque tous les
quartiers, surtout dans la Zona Romantica (la vieille ville du coté
sud du Rio Cuale). Manger un taco ou une quesadilla dans la rue
est un plaisir local et économique pour les locaux et touristes. avez
un choix de boeuf, porc ou poulet avec vos condiments préférés.
Ajoutez-y de la lime, tous les marchants en offrent. Le jus est un
antibactérien naturel et ajoute au goût de votre nourriture.
Sur la plage, plusieurs de nos amis achètent le poisson ou les
crevettes sur bâton, cuit sur charbon. Vous recevez plusieurs gros
morceaux de poisson blanc fraîchement grillés et servis avec la lime
et sauce piquante. Prendre note que les crevettes sont servies non
pelées, qui rend la tâche un peu collante. Beaucoup de vendeurs
offrent ceux-ci sur les plages, mais votre meilleure option est de
faire votre achat directement à la grille.
Pour nous l’expérience la plus typique et intéressante est
d’essayer la boisson qu’ils appellent le tuba. Avec son allure
mexicaine typique (vêtements blancs et chapeau western blanc),
Concepción (photo ci-jointe) offre sa confection traditionnelle
(faite de lait de cocotier avec de petits morceaux de pommes et de
noix, servies sur glace) tout le long du Malecon. Vous les verrez,
Concepción et autres, portant sur l’épaule, une tige de bois avec
gourde d’un coté, et un sac de glace et de tasses sur l’autre. Ce jus
est doux, rafraîchissant, avec un bon goût. Il vaut l’essai.
Le soir, nous nous offrons souvent un repas dans un des
nombreux restaurants locaux. Lors de ces sorties, il est agréable
d’engager une bande de Mariachi ou l’un des chanteurs volants.
Notre préféré est Jorge Acosta, il est maintenant surtout vu à l’un
des théâtres locaux. Si vous le remarquez, demander-lui de vous
chanter «Mexico» en français.
Et voilà, amigos, ceci est notre survol de certaines traditions
locales de Puerto Vallarta; traditions que nous ne pouvons
qu’apprécier ici.
Patrice et Raymond
Ottawa, Canada
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4th Annual Every Tuesday Night Film Series
Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad, January 28 - 7:00 pm
Inequality for All - This
critically important documentary
exposes the heart of our economic
problem, something that’s been
getting worse and worse for over
30 years: widening inequality
which is comparable to the 1920s
disparities prior to the Great
Depression. Robert Reich, who
steers this film states, “Until we can
take a step back and understand the
big picture, we can’t do anything
to get ourselves out of this mess.”
One of the best ways to help people
understand the challenges we face,
is with a movie that can grab an audience and
move them to action. And this movie will do
exactly that.” 89 minutes.
Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and all films begin
at 7:00 p.m.
Advance
tickets
are
available for a donation of
60 pesos at the Paradise
Community Center. The PCC
box office hours are from
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesdays
to Saturdays. Tickets can
also be purchased at the
door for 70 pesos. We invite
moviegoers to come early to
enjoy ordering from the food
vendors at the center. Food
is available starting at 6:00
p.m.
The Paradise Community
Center is located at 127 Pulpito, directly
across from Coco’s Kitchen. For further
information, please contact Tobe Jensen at
[email protected] or David and
Judy at [email protected]
Happenings at The Boutique
Calling all actors! Auditions
are being held this Saturday at
11AM at The Boutique for casting
of the hit show Calendar Girls.
A beautiful story of unintended
consequences takes place in the
English countryside where a group
of concerned women attempt to
raise money for a new sofa for
the waiting room of the local
hospital. The clever script by Tim
Firth delves into the humanness of
friends who have known each other
all their lives and come together
to honour one of their own. Nine
women and four men are involved
in this delicious story. A chance
for you older women to strut your
stuff!
Did you hear that noise last
Wednesday? It’s from a standing
ovation for one of Vallarta’s most
talented musicians.
Bob Tansen and his bands version
of Calypso – a Tribute to Belafonte
performed to a sold out crowd
(well, in truth there WERE 3 empty
seats). His energy enveloped the
audience and made the 2-hour
show fly by. Look for another
concert from Bob at The Boutique
in February/March.
This was the week for music at the
Boutique. Patsy Cline on Tuesday,
Calypso on Wednesday, and
Sunday night’s concert by Alberto
Mejia.
Alberto and his band
showed a different, slower paced
music style. Piano, violin, cello,
guitar, bass and drums backed his
soaring voice to evoke the romantic
in every audience member. Hear
them again on Feb 9th.
Funny, funny, funny. There is
no other way to describe Tommy
Koenig and his Baby, Boom, Baby
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show closing this Saturday. If you
want your funny bone tickled and
you are over the age of 40, this is the
show for you! Then Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
returns on Monday followed on
Tuesday by Mikki Prost in Shades of
the Blues – Season 2. An artist who
always gives her all, this show has a
few new twists that you must see.
The second Open Mic show with
donations only is being held on
Wednesday Jan 29th. The show gives
new talent a chance to perform in a
fully functioning theatre in front of
an actual audience and show their
talent. Hosted by Time 2 Play with
Garry Carson as MC.
Now that The Teahouse of
the August Moon has wrapped,
Sukini can go on to other activities
including teaming up with partner
Paul and star in the upcoming Radio
WFP New York... Your Rock n’ Roll
SUPERSTATION. This is a rock
show like none other you have seen
on stage. More details to follow
before its Feb 5th opening night.
January 2014
Friday 24th FOSSE..and all that Dance!
7:00 p.m.
Saturday 25th Baby Boom Baby
closing show 7:00 p.m.
Monday 27th Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat
Tuesday 28st Shades of the Blues –
Season 2 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 29th Open Mic Night 7:00 p.m.
Come to The Boutique where you
are never more than 3 rows from
the performers and refreshments
are optional. Tickets available at
the Boutique Box Office Monday
thru Friday 10 am to 6 pm and
one hour before shows, or online
at www.theboutiquepv.com or
Vallarta Tickets.com
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This Week: Live on the Paradise Stage
This Thursday, The Paradise
Stage at Paradise Community
Center presents Luna Rumba.
On Friday, the Banderas Bay
Jazz Allstars invite you to be
part of the excitement of a live
recording.
On Saturday, the
encore performance of Bedazzled
Broadway will continue.
The Paradise Stage is excited
to introduce to Puerto Vallarta
residents and visitors the world
music of Luna Rumba. Luna
Rumba has gathered quite a
following in the North Bay this
past season. In fact, they brought
a jam packed “fan bus” from
Nayarit to their opening show last
week.
Luna Rumba is a world music
group featuring Cheko Ruiz on
vocals and guitar, George “Geo”
Uhrich on violin, mandolin and
guitars and Carlos Mancilla on
drums and percussion. Their
music is a fusion of Gypsy, Latin,
Celtic, Flamenco, Middle Eastern
and Rock, all spiced up with
hot Rumba and Cuban rhythms.
From beautiful, romantic ballads
to fiery dance pulsations, the
group delights a diverse audience
with its infectious sounds.
Cheko Ruiz and Geo Uhrich
met around four years ago in
Zihuatanejo and last year reunited
in La Cruz and started writing and
rehearsing songs for what was to
become Luna. In March of 2013,
they were notified that a song
that Cheko wrote won Finalist
in the World Music Category of
the John Lennon Songwriting
Contest! This was literally out of
thousands of entrants! Another song off the CD
entitled “Espiritu Amor”, written
by Geo, was just awarded
“Honorable Mention” in the
USA International Songwriting
Contest. This award is very special
because it means that Geo’s song
placed number two in the world in
the instrumental category! Don’t
miss this concert!
Then on Friday at 8 pm, last
year’s run-away sensation, The
Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars return,
continuing to record their concert
live on the Paradise Stage. The
world class musicians include
Chas Eller on keyboards, Bryan
Savage on alto sax and flute,
Steve York on bass guitar and
Lázaro Poey on drums.
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Individually these players have
had successful careers in the U.S.,
Cuba and the United Kingdom.
Now that these successful
musicians are in the greater
Puerto Vallarta area, they have
united to create a tight in-control
sound, bouncing off each other.
Chas formed famed jazz group
Kilimanjaro and individually
they have performed with wellknown ensembles and at jazz
festivals. Their repertoire runs
the course of jazz, blues and
funk styles. The members are
so outstanding that each is given
his time in the spotlight. For
example, one of their highlights
is Bryan Savage on sax and flute.
Bryan has played with Al Stewart,
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Amazing
Rhythm Aces, and John Denver.
And there is more!
The early season hit, BeDazzled
Broadway, returns for encore
performances on Saturday nights
through February 15. Featuring
a professional cast of favorite
Vallarta entertainers, this dazzling
production showcases best loved
numbers from Broadway hits like
Les Misérables, Phantom of the
Opera, Wicked, ABBA and South
Pacific.
The stellar cast of actors /
singers have played to rave
reviews in many Vallarta shows.
Credits include Kathy Overly
in (Mama Mia and This Thing
Called Love), Gaye and Todd
Ringness (Dolly Would If Kenny
Could), Sharon BaughmanWhite
and
David
White
(Moments to Remember and
This Thing Called Love), Elvis
Martinez (recently featured at
January 2014
the Christmas Concert for the
Puerto Vallarta Men’s Chorus).
Produced and directed by Sharon
Baughman-White,
Bedazzled
Broadway vibrates with a fast
pace, unique audio visual effects,
creative staging, and colorful
costumes. As a member of The
Sound of Music’s original Austrian
cast, Sharon leads a special 50year anniversary tribute.
Program highlights include
award winning classics like“ Don’t
Cry For Me Argentina” (Evita),
”With One Look” (Sunset Blvd),
“I’m Not That Girl” (Wicked),
“Music of the Night” (Phantom),
“Stars” (Les Misérables), and
Oscar winning “I Dreamed a
Dream” (Les Misérables).
All shows start at 8 p.m. and,
being good neighbors, end by 10
p.m. General seating is only 200
pesos. Reserved and VIP seats
also available for purchase.
Tickets can be purchased at
the Paradise Community Center
Tuesday
through
Saturday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or online at
ParadiseCommunityCenter.com
Come early for dinner and
drinks and socializing with other
Puerto Vallarta music lovers. A
bonus benefit of attending shows
on the Paradise Stage is all net
profits from ticket, food and
drinks benefit CompassioNet
Impact Mexico. CompassioNet
currently serves approximately
500 hot meals each week to
children living in under-resourced
neighborhoods.
For more
information: www.4compassion.
org or cell: (322) 133-7263.
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Local author celebrates “Best-Seller” status
A big year for LGBT in PV & globally
“Confessions of a Gay Married
Priest was our #1 best-seller in 2013,”
says Lindsey Leyva of the popular
Romantic Zone book store and coffee
shop, A Page in the Sun. “2013 was a
big year in Puerto Vallarta and around
the world for our LGBT family and
friends and we’re happy to support our
family and community in
any way possible.”
Local author Maurice L.
Monette is donating all of
the proceeds of his book to
human rights organizations
like Puerto Vallarta’s LGBT
community center SETAC,
so Leyva and others selling
the book are taking no cut
in sales. Books are also available
at Cassandra Shaw Jewelry, Coco’s
Kitchen, Lido Beach Club, SETAC,
and on-line with Amazon/Kindle.
Confessions was published a year
ago, January 23, and the timing could
not have been more perfect. Two
weeks later, Pope Benedict shocked
the Catholic faithful as the first Pope
in 600 years to resign, immediately
followed by the resignation of the
Archbishop of Great Britain. Then
Pope Francis became the first Pope
from Latin America. Soon after,
Russia shocked the world and Olympic
athletes/fans with drastic anti-LGBT
legislation, including outlawing the
word “gay”. In April, Uruguay became
the second country in South America
to legalize same-sex marriage. In
June, the US Supreme Court decided
in favor of marriage equality. In July,
Pope Francis asked the press corps
“Who am I to judge?” when answering
questions about gay priests and gay
Catholics. With all of the global events
mentioned, it’s no wonder Confessions
won the gold medal for the best LGBT
non-fiction e-book in 2013.
Here in Mexico, the Senate continues
to debate marriage equality nationally.
Some form of marriage equality is
already recognized in the Federal
District and the states of Quintana
Roo, Coahuila, Colima and Oaxaca.
In May, Puerto Vallarta launched
its first Vallarta Pride event with a
commitment ceremony for 25 couples,
co-facilitated by Monette.
Two
months later, the mayor of Mexico
City did the same, with 26 same-sex
couples. In September, Benjamin
Medrano made news around the
world as Mexico’s first elected openly
gay mayor in the state of
Zacatecas. In November,
Puerto Vallarta’s relatively
conservative state of Jalisco
approved civil unions for
gay couples.
SETAC
Executive
Director Paco Aronja says
of the book: “Confessions
opens
hearts
and
minds. This book is as big as the
Americas. The book is inspiring
LGBT people and their families and
friends to tell their own life stories
and to heal, hope and live healthy and
full lives. As a fundraiser, the book is
bringing desperately needed funds to
our non-profit to support young moms
with HIV/AIDS. “
How is Monette celebrating the
one-year anniversary of the book’s
publication? Two radio interviews
will be broadcast this week, one in
Spanish out of Guadalajara and one
in English out of Chicago (find links
on the book’s Facebook page). In
addition, one of the largest Spanishlanguage publishers is finishing a
market assessment on the book and
will let Monette know soon if they will
publish it in Spanish. Simultaneously
while celebrating the book’s one-year
anniversary, Monette and his partner
are celebrating their 25 years of
marriage.
On celebrating, Monette comments,
“for both of us, what we’re celebrating
most is how the book is helping
families share their stories.
By
sharing our stories, we see more hope
for positive change in the world.”
In March, Monette will speak at
A Page in the Sun on “Writing a
Memoir; Five Easy Tips”. Monette
freely shares his first tip: “Don’t write
a memoir.”
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By Joe Harrington
American Hustle
I
n the next few weeks, I intend
to review the top contenders for the
academy Awards Best of things like
Movie, Actor, Actress, etc.
This week, I saw American
Hustle, which I predict, even
though a very well done movie, has
no chance at the Best Picture shot.
It did win at the Golden globes - but
that was the foreign press, not the
royalty of Tinsel own. Why doesn’t
it have a shot? Because it does not
have the pizzazz that the Academy
adores – great moment in history.
Sure, American Hustle is about
United States Congressmen, even
a U.S. Senator, getting caught
taking bribes. Plus the mayor of
Camden, New Jersey. Although
he came across looking great as far
as a leader representing his people
compared to the others caught with
their hands up to the armpits in the
cookie jar.
Everyone in this movie did a
fabulous job.
As usual, Jennifer
Lawrence hits anther
home run – or, more
apt, in archery to get
a bull’s eye. She can
also be a chameleon,
like
Guy
Pearce.
Meaning
sometimes
it take minutes to
realize she is she. In
American Hustle, she
looks nothing and acts
like nothing in The Hunger Games.
This is one talented woman – and
from what I have observed – is
remarkable at her age at holding off
the forces that can destroy someone
so young who makes it so swiftly to
the top.
Amy Adams also deserves
accolades for her work – superior.
And I wouldn’t bet against either
in their nominated categories. But
they won’t be able to haul American
Hustle along on the hems of their
gowns.
Why not? American Hustle is not
heroic. It is seedy, just like politics
is seedy. The flick excellently
portrays greed and hypocrisy.
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I, like many people, am sick of
what goes on in the Belt Way. We
have allowed our representatives to
make themselves royalty. We have
to obey the laws they pass, but they
exempt themselves. Martha Stewart
gets a tiny bit of insider trading info
and off to the slammer she goes.
But our members of Congress
and Senate?
They exempted
themselves from the insider trading
laws they passed. Who has more
information on who is going to win
a government contract? Of course,
the people voting on who toward
the contract.
American Hustle, as well done as
it is, is a story about seedy people.
And the movie is up about other
people’s stories in real life. Films
about a free man turned into a slave
for 12 years or a Captain fighting
off pirates intent on stealing his
cargo.
Which stories are more heroic?
I would give American Hustle,
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despite its success at the Golden
Globes, about a twenty to one
shot at the Academy Awards for
Best Picture. Best Actress? Best
Supporting Actress? Those two
gals have real shots at winning.
Have apparently seedy movies
won? Sure, take the fabulous
movie The Hustler. That
movie is revered. Why?
Because Paul Newman as
Fast Eddie Felton plays
a flawed but honorable
man. We root for him to
win. Did I care who won
in American Hustle? No,
they all deserved to go
to jail. Fast Eddy had
a skill – he cheated no
one. There are no ways
to cheat on a pool table
– everything is out in the
open. But in politics?
Is American Hustle worth
watching?
You bet. It is an
excellent film. But little Oscar will
go elsewhere for Best Picture.
Next week? Who knows? Just
hoping another nominated movie
opens down here in Puerto Vallarta.
Joe
is an internationally published
true crime writer and
documentary filmmaker.
Send comments or criticism
to JoeMovieMadness@Yahoo.
com. Artwork by Bob Crabb.
The 7 Arts
She’s Baaaackkk
at Act II STAGES
Miss Conception is back in Puerto Vallarta Mexico with an
All New Live singing show called “DELUSIONS” and features
a comedic take on Lady Gaga, Cher, Adele, Katy Perry, Tina
Turner, Celine Dion and more fabulous Divas. This is a must
see show that will knock your Bras Off. “DELUSIONS” is every
Monday and Thursday Night at Act II Entertainment complex
STAGES in The Red Room Cabaret and show time is 10pm. If
you missed Miss Conception’s Stage to Screen show, you can
catch it every Monday at 7:30 pm in The Red Room Cabaret.
This Toronto Canadian girl is BACK and on FIRE for the 2014
season!
Kevin saw his first drag show when he was 19 and loved it!
After a dare to try drag from a friend, Kevin gave it a shot. His
first performance went off without a hitch and Miss Conception
was born! From there on in, Kevin has won countless titles,
including Miss Canada Continental, Smirnoff Twisted, Coors
Lite Queen of Halloween, Ontario’s Next Top Drag Queen, Miss
Gay Universe, Miss Gay Toronto, Entertainer of the Year and so
many more. He’s also appeared in “Queer as Folk,” “Degrassi:
The Next Generation,” and the first ever contestant in drag on
“Wipeout Canada.”
Kevin has been performing in Mexico for 3 years now and
is known for his International One Man Live singing “Stage to
Screen show” performing throughout Canada, United States and
Mexico the last 3 years.
www.missconception.ca www.actiientertainment.com
www.vallartatickets.com
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The 7 Arts
Appearing at Act II STAGES DeNita Asberry!
F
illed with as much talent and soul as the
artists whom she loves, DeNita Asberry is
renowned for her tribute to Aretha Franklin,
Whitney Houston, and Tina Turner. Vibrant,
exciting, and beautiful are the words best used
to describe DeNita Asberry. She is one of the
best in Las Vegas and around the globe! Her
show is so electrifying with major energy.
DeNita keeps the crowd cheering from the
moment she walks on the stage until she leaves
the stage. You will cherish the nostalgic
moments, capturing the whole essence of the
Queen of Rock and Roll. Whether she takes
you from the sixties through the eighties,
wherever you’re coming from, it will be worth
the trip!
DeNita Asberry was born and raised in
Detroit, MI. The church, school, and her
mother were what inspired & catapulted her
singing career. At the tender age of 8 is when
she experienced her first standing ovation.
At 16, she joined her first professional band.
When other kids were working at McDonald’s,
DeNita was honing her skills in night clubs,
private parties, & festivals.
At age 19, she joined the national gospel
touring company of the musical “Momma
Don’t” & “One by One”. She has also worked
at Music & Orchestra hall and the Attic, Strand
and Gem Theatres. Later she joined the national
touring company of Beehive, which brought her
to Las Vegas. DeNita has performed all over the
world from Japan to Europe and every place in
between.
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While in Vegas, DeNita has worked in
Legends in Concert, Stars in Concert, Heroes
of Rock & Roll, & Hail, Hail Rock & Roll,
honing her skills as an impersonator of Whitney
Houston, Tina Turner & Aretha Franklin.
DeNita has shared the stage with Wayne
Newton, Gladys Knight, The Righteous
Bros., Debbie Gibson, Rose Royce, The
Doobie Bros, Bad Company, Kid Creole
and the Coconuts, Jenifer Holiday (Dream
girls), Billy Porter (Grease), Louie Louie
(Madonna), Sonny Charles, The Clark
sisters, & Rev. Rance Allen. Acting credits
with George Hamilton, Dorian Harewood
(Sparkle, Roots: The Next Generation),
Yvonne Stickney (New Jack City), Willard
Pugh (Color Purple), Acousia Busia (Color
Purple), Deseretta Jackson (Color Purple),
Ernest Harding Jr. (The Jeffersons, White
Momma, & Robo Cop).
Please visit www.actiientertainment or www.
vallartatickets.com for more information and
online ticket sales, or come by the box office,
open daily at 1 o’clock!
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Galería Uno
known Nayarit artist Vladimir Cora
who continues to be one of the major
exhibitors in the gallery.
In the early 80’s, Galería Uno hosted
a controversial and ambitious exhibition
by the film director David Lynch
[“Eraserhead”, “Twin Peaks”], one of
his only exhibitions in Mexico.
Janice Lavender, Martina Goldberg
and Linda Gomez have been business
partners for many years, building the
gallery into the success that it is today.
Now Janice and Martina mostly have
consultative roles, but both are very
present and active during the Art Walk
season.
Exhibitors include local, national
Mexican and International popular
painters and sculptors Manuel Martinez,
Francisco San Miguel, and Guadalajara
born Sergio Garval, who is rapidly
establishing himself as one of the most
important Latin American artists in the
world.
For those intrigued by outstanding
contemporary art, Galería Uno is a must
and should not be missed.
Every Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m.”
Just
one block from the ocean,
located on the corner of Morelos and
Corona streets, Galería Uno continues
to be one of the most respected art
galleries in Puerto Vallarta.
A friendly open space welcomes the
visitor who is immediately impressed
by the diversity and quality of the art.
Established in 1971, Galería Uno
was the first art gallery in Puerto
Vallarta, hence the name Uno [one].
Many famous people from the film
and entertainment industry have been
frequent patrons, including John Huston
and Elizabeth Taylor. Early exhibiting
artists have included Manuel Lepe and
Ada Colorina who started her career
when she was just 14 years old.
In 2012, founder Janice Lavender was
honored by the City of Puerto Vallarta
for her long and active contribution to
the art and culture in the city.
The gallery played an important
part in establishing the early careers
of world famous Mexican artist
Alejandro Colunga and internationally
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Good Bites
ARCHIE’S WOK
There’s more to our history than just great
flavors.
Chips, guacamole and margaritas are
great, but when you crave a change from
that well-worn Mexican groove, Archie’s
Wok is the place to go for bold innovative
meals.
Since 1986, ‘Archie’s’ has served original
cuisine influenced by the exotic flavors of
Thailand, the Philippines and the Pacific
Rim. Its sublime flavors a vital part of Puerto
Vallarta’s culinary foundation, ‘The Wok’ is
one of the bay’s most beloved restaurants.
It all began in 1976, when Archie was
asked to become Hollywood director John
Huston’s private chef at his personal retreat
on Banderas Bay, reachable only by boat.
THE BEGINNING: While the first few
months at Las Caletas (The Coves) were
dedicated to getting it into some semblance of
order, landscaping and decorating, Archie’s
primary objective was to get a garden
started. So he devoted himself to creating a
clearing in the dense jungle, and it became
his passion to see lettuce, tomatoes, string
beans, snow peas, lemon grass, shallots and
basil rising up amidst ferns, philodendrons
and palms.
Today, the Alpenia family proudly upholds
Archie’s legacy of using nothing but the
freshest local ingredients at their tranquil
Asian-inspired restaurant.
So head on over to Archie’s Wok and
discover a world of flavors. Named “Best
Asian” in Vallarta since 2005. Ask about
their gluten-free options. Open Monday
through Saturday from 2 to 11 p.m. The
ever-popular d’Rachael performs classical
and contemporary music on harp, flute
and vocals Fridays from 7:30to 10:30
p.m. Located in Vallarta’s South Side at
130 Francisca Rodriguez, mere steps from
Puerto Vallarta’s spectacular new pier. 2220411. No reservations needed.
Been there…
La Esquina de Los Caprichos [The Corner of Whims] – “…family restaurant, authentic
Spanish cuisine catered to by its dedicated and passionate owners from Spain… casual and
relaxed ambiance… the most exquisite delicacies: tapas! Beef carpaccio, calamari, garlic shrimp,
sausage au red wine, tuna croquettes, salmon from the grill, etc.… like a rainbow of flavors…”
Up the hill downtown at 402 Miramar corner of Iturbide. Usually open for breakfast, lunch &
dinner, Mon. to Sat. Tel.: 222-0911. Cell: (322) 141-0232.
Encuentros Pizza Pasta Bar Lounge – “…an absolutely delightful place, soft lights, soft
colors, candles, cool music, live piano player at times, and some 20 absolutely fabulous specialty
pizzas, flavorful, well-balanced toppings on super-thin and crispy crust, also ‘build your own’
pizzas … Well designed, chic, with friendly staff and excellent drinks… Over a dozen different
appetizers, half a dozen varied salads… and decadent desserts!”
Gilmar – “…a little gem, a little off the beaten track, not touristy, typically Mexican, and
super clean… the friendliest folk around …and the food is worth the wait! The “Salsa Show”
is at your table, an experience in itself… molcajete dishes, tortilla soup rich & creamy - a meal
unto itself… filet mignon prepared to perfection, whole red snapper always beautifully charred
and crispy outside, tender, moist and flaky inside… drinks are well prepared, generous in size…
extremely reasonable prices.” 418 Francisco I. Madero, Tel.: 223-9707.
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Your Comments
[email protected]
Dear Editora,
We arrived in PV last Saturday
escaping the deep chill of Canada at
this time of the year! We always enjoy
reading your publication and find it
very informative! My wife and I have
been returning to PV for over 20 years
because we just love the people and the
climate.
Restaurants come and go so it’s very
comforting to see small well operated
family restaurant succeed year after
year even in these difficult financial
times. After dumping our luggage at
the Mismaloya condos, we headed
directly to El Jacalito to see if all was
well in Mismaloya... and it was!!!
El Jacalito is located south of PV in
Mismaloya, just over the bridge on the
right past the Barcelo Hotel. The food
is always excellent and served hot by
the pleasant staff.
Tomas Jr., his padre Tomas Sr.,
the “leaner” Genaro and the rest of
the family who are always ready to
welcome you. The prices range from
about $100-$135. pesos for a complete
meal and the portions are generous.
They serve lunch and dinner each day
and are closed on Sundays. I would
highly recommend that anyone who
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wants to have a great meal at a local
rustic establishment with Mexican
ambiance, hop a bus or take a cab from
downtown and try this place out. They
even have a juke box with Mexican or
jazz music to complete the atmosphere.
Still the Best Arrachera Beef I have
ever had in PV!!
P.S.: The vegetables are always cooked
to perfection and never overdone!!!
Yak & Petra
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Dear Editor,
Recently my wife and I went to bingo
at Nacho Daddy’s. We had a great
time and my wife won a 500-peso gift
card donated by Blue Birds restaurant
located at Calle Lazaro Cardenas #175
on the north side of Cardenas Park.
What a find for a light meal!
My wife had a great chicken
burrito, I had a cheeseburger and our
friend had a chicken quesadilla made
especially for her dietary restrictions.
The guacamole is excellent. The
Margaritas are only 20 pesos and
made with freshly squeezed lime juice.
Each day has a 65-peso special dinner.
Seating is either inside or outside
pleasantly facing the park. The owners
are such a nice young couple who are
eager to accommodate any request.
Give this wonderful little place a
try and I guarantee you will not be
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disappointed. There is also a nice bar
and pool table for your enjoyment.
Bob and Mary Fitzgerald
Dear Editor,
Last Saturday, January 18, 2014, our
group of 14 traveled in taxis from PV
to La Cruz to enjoy “Taste of La Cruz”.
We each paid $100 pesos to enter. It
was our understanding this would offer
us a drink as well as samplings of food
as the advertisement suggested “Guests
will pay $100 pesos to enjoy the event,
which includes one free drink and as
many tastings as they desire”.
We were very disappointed as it
became apparent that all “tastings”
were to be purchased and as well, at the
same price as one would normally pay.
We believe the advertisement of this
event was misleading.
In the future, I would suggest the
advertisement clearly indicate what the
entrance fee includes. This was a very
expensive drink for $100 pesos and a
taxi ride to and from the event.
Susan Cormack
Dear Ms. Cormack,
Others must have been as disappointed
as you. It’s a shame. Now we have to
hope that the organizers of the event
read the PV Mirror…
The Ed.
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Beyond PV
Destination of the week: Mérida
By Astrid Van Dam
Bonjour Astrid,
I hear all over that Merida is a
nice city to visit, but what can we
see there and how long should we
stay?
Monique from Quebec
Hola Monique!
Mérida! One of my favorite
cities in Mexico, and a place where
I could easily live if it would not be
so hot in summer. It’s a beautiful
Colonial City and very cultural.
It was declared as the American
Capital of Culture in the year
2000. Its nickname is “The White
City”, and the funny thing is that
nobody really knows why! Some
people say it’s because the “stucco”
of limestone that they used in the
past for construction, others say
that Francisco de Montejo, the
founder of the city, wanted to make
it accessible only to the Spaniards,
thus the “white” people. Merida
was founded in 1542, and was built
atop a former Mayan city called
T’hó. Many people in the city are
still of full Mayan blood. They
have a very funny accent by the
way! The city has approximately 1
million inhabitants today.
The government building with
the fantastic murals of Fernando
Castro Pacheco, who passed away
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few months ago at the age of 95, is
a must to see. The 31 murals tell
you all about the fascinating history
of the Capital of Yucatan, which
became one of the richest cities in
the world because of the Henequen,
the “Green Gold”, better known as
sisal. Opposite the Main Plaza,
you can see the former house of
Francisco de Montejo, which now
houses a bank. On Sundays, the
Main Plaza is completely closed to
traffic, and hundreds of people go
there to walk around, dance, and
eat at the dozens of food stands,
like we do in Puerto Vallarta on
the Malecon. Sundays in Mérida is
without a doubt an event by itself!
I recommend you to take a City
Tour. You will get to visit the
Paseo de Montejo, where you can
see the former houses of the Sisal
Hacienda owners. They used to
have giant haciendas close to the
city for the production of the Sisal,
and enormous houses along this
beautiful avenue, which very likely
will remind you of the Champs
Elysées in Paris. Mérida was the
city with the most billionaires in
the world during the Epoca Sisal,
which lasted from the 1800`s to the
early 1900`s. It was not uncommon
for the hacienda owners to travel to
Europe to buy new furniture.
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A visit to one of the (ex) Haciendas
is definitely a must! Some are now
luxury hotels, others are museums
and unfortunately, some have
never been restored. Your question
inspired me to write an article
about Haciendas in Mexico in one
of the next issues of the PV Mirror!
Thank you.
A brand new Maya Museum and
the older museum of Anthropology
are also worth a visit. Just like the
park at the end of the 59th Street,
that also houses a huge Zoo.
Mérida is also very good place to
use as a base from where you can
discover the Yucatan Peninsula.
bVisit one of the “cenotes” close
to the city, which are basically
underground rivers.
Go to
Chichen Itza, Uxmal or Kabah, all
archeological Mayan sites close to
the city. Visit the beach towns of
Progreso or Celestun. If you decide
to go, I would recommend a week
or more, to see all the highlights!
Astrid Van Dam
Every week, Mexico expert Astrid
Van Dam writes about different
destinations in Mexico. Astrid is a
Federally-licensed guide for tours
in the whole country (!) who has
guided hundreds of trips in Mexico,
Guatemala, Belize and Honduras.
For any travel advice in Mexico, or
if you have any questions about a
specific destination in Mexico, just ask
her! Feel free to send her an email to:
[email protected]
Your question -and her responsemight be published in one of the
next issues of the Mirror.
Vallarta Voices
By Anna Reisman
We still have iguanas living between our roof tiles, loads of
birds too, (including numerous hummingbirds around that
beautiful hummingbird feeder I bought at the Saturday
Market Co-op), but I haven’t seen or heard any cute little
froggy courtship croaks in what seems to be a very long time,
nor have I seen the myriad fireflies that used to mesmerize
us so often, way back when the mountain sides still looked
like mountain sides…
Wednesday, January 25th, marks the birthday of Scotland’s
immortal poet, Robbie Burns. A decade or so ago, Puerto
Vallarta used to celebrate this gifted man’s life on this day,
but for one reason or another, the tradition was not continued.
It is interesting to note -at least for me- how resonant his
verses are in the economic situation our world is in, today.
As Alan Hustak, a colleague of mine up in Montreal, once
wrote: “For those whose investment portfolios aren’t
what they once were, Burns … puts it: ‘Nae treasures, nor
pleasures, could make us happy, lang. The heart aye’s the
part, aye. That makes us right or wrang.’” Amen. If you’re of
Scottish heritage, I hope you raised a glass of whisky to Robbie
Burns, one of the great poets of all time.
While surfing the net, I also found out that some of my very
favorite restaurants in Puerto Vallarta have maintained their Top
20 or so ratings on Trip Advisor, i.e.: Ocean Grill, Salud, Teatro
Limon, Barcelona Tapas, Trio, etc. Congratulations to all! They
certainly deserve it. What is very disturbing is the number of
establishments that were top rated on that site …that are no
longer in existence.
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And I still have a whole bunch
of new ones to try out. I’m sure
that I will within the next few
weeks, now that my place is full
of house guests for the next few weeks.
I would love to know what’s going on with what used to be
the Elizabeth Taylor porno theater across the street from No Way
José… It’s finally been closed (thank heavens!) for a while now,
so what will they do with it? Nor do I know what’s happening
with the Cine Bahia, the movie theater on Insurgentes that closed
so many years ago, when the cineplexes opened up… The
building appears abandoned, looking sadder and sadder
with each month that passes.
And what’s up with the hotel just south of Costa Sur on the
carreterra to Mismaloya? Does anyone know THE actual
story and what is the current plan as there is reconstruction
taking place there, from time to time - very slowly?
We know that it used to be a Blue Bay Club, and that it
closed right after its beachfront was damaged by the tidal
surge that occurred with the passing of Hurricane Kenna, in
October 2002. The employees were on strike because their
deductions at source and other items had not been paid by
management. It never reopened, the bank repossessed it,
and then they –or a new owner- tore down the entire façade.
These are just some of my weekly observations every time
I drive that beautiful road south, delivering the Mirror.
Did you know that in Mexico, people celebrate Saint
Valentine throughout the month of February, even though the
holiday in his honor is the 14th. Have you decided how you’re
going to treat your loved one yet? Nowadays, there are even
more offerings of all kinds for you to choose from in PV, aside
from the usual flowers and dinner and chocolates… How about
combining some or all of the aforementioned with a night out at
one of our many live theaters?
Here’s to a fabulous week for all, and may your Mirror always
reflect a happy, healthy you. Hasta luego. [email protected]
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Health Matters
Do I have to give up being me
in order to be loved by you?
By Giselle Belanger
RN, LCSW
H
ow many times have you
thought this or said it out loud? How
many relationships have you been in
where your partner manipulates you
to give up your life; your friends, your
interests, your job? Have you been
criticized for the way you do things or
say things? Has it left you feeling like
“no matter what I do, it will never be
enough”? Is your partner impossible
to please or never satisfied?
It’s all you!
After continual blame and criticism
from your partner, you really start
to wonder “is it really all me?” Of
course not! It is never all one person’s
fault in any situation or relationship.
However such a one-sided perspective
is a sure sign of verbal and emotional
abuse. When you have a relationship
with someone (partner, sibling,
parent, co-worker, boss) where they
only accuse and never see or accept
their part or role in the problem, you
are being set up for failure. You will
never be able to change enough to
please them. If it’s not one thing, it’s
another. They don’t understand what
they’ve done wrong or that they need
to change; it’s all you. As long as they
don’t have a problem, they don’t have
to change. Being the victim is a very
convenient position as it places all of
the responsibility on the partner to
repair or change something.
No matter what I do,
it will never be enough
Do you feel like your partner is
impossible to please? One woman
tried so hard to accommodate
every complaint and demand of her
husband. She made conscious efforts
not to repeat the same “mistakes”…
cook the food he likes, take the
dog for a walk before 7 pm, wear
sexy nightgowns and seduce him
on command, etc. She was crying
and exhausted as she recounted one
effort after another and to no avail.
She said “it will never be enough”
and admitted she just couldn’t do
it anymore.
This exhaustion is
common. The misconception is that
it leaves the exhausted partner feeling
like they have somehow failed. A
part of them really believed they
should have been able to keep up with
the endless demands of their partner.
Wrong! Impossible! Stop trying.
My way or the highway
“As long as I do it his way,
everything is fine, but as soon as I
want to do it my way or with my
family or my friends, he throws a
fit”. Unfortunately, I hear this all of
the time. Many people are “fine” as
long as everyone, especially their
partner, accommodates their every
desire. If you go out to eat at his
favorite restaurants with his friends,
watch the TV programs he likes or
go to the movies he likes, spend
weekends doing what he likes, etc,
then everything is fine.
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This can be very confusing and
misleading because you may actually
enjoy each other in those moments.
You may wonder why you are
exhausted, resentful, or miserable, if
such “nice” days are possible. Your
partner is happy because all of his
needs were met; he didn’t have to
compromise or sacrifice anything. For
a while, you might convince yourself
that it is worth it, but eventually, your
resentment builds up, you miss your
life, your interests, your friends, and
you ask him again to do something
you want, and there’s a huge fight, and
he either gets out of it because you
give in or he goes along and makes
you and everyone else miserable.
What fun!
Stop trying to change me!
Do you feel controlled? Is someone
trying to mold you into their image
of who they think you should be?!
Is everything about you scrutinized;
the way you walk, talk, laugh, drive,
eat, cook…? “Are you going to
wear that?”… “Don’t do it like that,
that’s not how to do it” … etc. How
invalidating to be considered so
“defective” by someone supposedly
attracted to you or even in love with
you. My friend said, “he makes me
feel like I am ‘not good enough’ and
in order to be please him, I have to
change so many things about me”.
A healthy attraction to someone
should be based on who they are, not
who you want them to be. As you
get to know someone, there should
be an acceptance of them as whole
complete individuals; not fractions of
their personality. You must capture
their “true essence” and fall in love
with that.
Jealousy
Jealousy shows up in new
relationships where you don’t share
a long history and you are just
discovering each other’s ways of
acting and interacting. When one
partner is jealous, it is a sign that
they are insecure and need constant
reinforcement and assurance that they
are “the one” and there is nothing to
worry about. However, it is irrational
and so no matter what you do or say
to calm it or reassure them, it’s never
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enough. A healthy relationship should
be built on trust and both partners
should feel secure. Assuming the
relationship has not been built on lies
or betrayal, then it is safe to say, this
is their issue! It is not something you
are doing or saying wrong.
How much have you changed
in order to prevent or calm the
jealousy? Have you stopped greeting
your friends with big hugs because
“you are always trying to attract
attention”?
Have you stopped
interacting with friends on Facebook
or e-mails because “they might be
ex-boyfriends”? Have you changed
the way you dress or stopped wearing
perfume because he accusingly asks
“who are you trying to impress?”
Have all boundaries been crossed
when it comes to e-mails, text
messages, voicemails, facebook, etc.,
because “if you don’t have anything
to hide, then give me the passwords
and prove it to me”? It’s endless,
ridiculous, and exhausting! Most
importantly, it hasn’t resolved a thing;
your partner is still jealous no matter
what efforts you’ve made.
NOTE: These types of relationships
are not healthy. In fact, they are very
destructive and damaging. They
leave you feeling very exhausted with
very low self-esteem, wondering how
you could have been so desperate
to have tolerated that kind of abuse
for so long. Most likely, this is a
pattern that has repeated itself with
increasing intensity and severity in
several relationships over the years.
Stop walking on eggshells! …
Take your life back! …Recover
your “self”!! …Believe that you
deserve to be treated better!
Giselle Belanger
RN, LCSW (psychotherapist)
is available for appointments
in person, by phone, or by
skype webcam. Contact info:
[email protected]
Mex cell: 044 (322) 138-9552
or US cell: (312) 914-5203.
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The benefits of
BEM therapy
By Ali Hernandez
W
e are only as healthy as our
cells. Having healthy cells is not a
passive process. We can help our
cells become and stay healthier.
Cells can be fine-tuned using
bioelectromagnetic therapy (BEM).
BEM is the use of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) to address
the impaired chemistry and thus
the function of cells, which in turn
improves health. BEM delivers
beneficial,
health-enhancing
EMFs and frequencies to the cells.
Low-frequency EMFs of even
the weakest strengths pass right
through the body, penetrating every
cell, tissue, organ, and bone without
being absorbed or altered! As they
pass through, they stimulate the
electrical and chemical processes
in the tissues. BEM fields are
specifically designed to positively
support cellular energy, resulting in
better cellular health and function.
As part of its services, Ali’s
Health and Rejuvenation Spa offers
this technology with its modified
and improved BEM machine.
The BEM uses specifically
designed frequencies, applied in
controlled ways, to have more
natural and beneficial actions. They
act in basic and fundamental ways
in tissues, positively affecting many
biologic and physiologic processes,
for example, to:
* reduce pain, inflammation, the
effects of stress in and on the body,
and platelet adhesion
* improve energy, circulation,
blood and tissue oxygenation,
sleep quality, blood pressure and
cholesterol levels, vasodilatation,
the uptake of nutrients, cellular
detoxification, and the ability to
regenerate cells
* stimulate the immune system
and RNA and DNA
* accelerate repair of bone and
soft tissue
* relax muscles.
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Because of these effects in
the body, use of EMFs supports
healthy aging and may even slow
aging. EMFs have been used
extensively for decades in many
conditions and medical disciplines,
and results can be seen in animals
as well as humans. The National
Institutes of Health made BEM a
priority for research. In fact, many
BEM devices have already been
approved by the FDA.
Bioelectromagnetic therapy is
a new frontier of medicine. For
health and wellness, it can be
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an important answer to
healthier cells and healthier
bodies. It is now generally
available, and without the
need for consultation with or
prescription by a physician.
I should mention that, in
general, there is reduction of
cellulites and 2 to 3 cm per
session, and that only one
area of the body is treated
during any one session.
(Ref: http://www.selfgrowth.com)
Ali Hernandez
Is one of the few certified
cosmetologists in Puerto
Vallarta. Her clinic is
conveniently located on 5
de Febrero, No. 319, right
near (the former) Rizo’s.
Appointments can be made at
224-9633 or 044 322 292-8582.
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Health Matters
Body & Sol
By Krystal Frost
Acupuncture and Shingles
A
friend of mine recently
contacted me and asked if I
would get some information out
concerning treating shingles with
acupuncture. She mentioned she
has had clients that have enjoyed
great success in treatment using
Traditional Chinese Medicine. It
seems that shingles keep popping
up lately so… here it is.
Shingles is caused by the
varicella-zoster virus, the same
virus that causes chicken pox. After
an attack of chicken pox, the virus
lies dormant in the nerve tissue.
As we get older, it is possible for
the virus to reappear in the form
of shingles. Shingles is estimated
to affect 2 in every 10 persons
in their lifetime. This year, more
than 600,000 people in the U.S.
will develop shingles. Fortunately,
there is currently research being
done to find a vaccine to prevent
the disease.
Shingles is an outbreak of a rash
or blisters on the skin that may be
associated with severe pain.
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The pain is generally on one side
of the body or face.
Although it is most common in
people over age 50, anyone who
has had chicken pox is at risk of
developing shingles. Shingles is
also more common in people with
weakened immune systems from
HIV infection, chemotherapy or
radiation treatment, transplant
operations and stress.
Early
signs of shingles include burning
or shooting pain and tingling or
itching. The rash or blisters are
present anywhere from one to 14
days
In China, acupuncture is
recognized as the most effective
of all therapies for the treatment of
herpes zoster.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM) usually attributes a
combination of excess and
deficiency in the body. Therefore, it
usually affects older patients whose
constitutional energy is deficient or
younger patients who are suffering
from exhaustion.
The more pronounced the
weakness of the patient, the more
likelihood of complications and the
more prolonged the course of the
disease is likely to be.
The intent of acupuncture
treatments is to strengthen the
immune system, the primary cause
of the outbreak. Depending where
the lesions are on the body, the
acupuncture physician can target a
treatment protocol based on where
the lesions intersect the meridians.
For those who are resistant to or
do not wish to take medications,
acupuncture is an excellent and
effective therapy for treating the
pain associated with shingles.
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Aloe vera gel, raw honey or
fresh leek juice may be smoothed
over the rash several times a day.
Hydrogen peroxide can be used
on infected blisters. Apple cider
vinegar, cool goldenseal, mugwort
or peppermint tea, even a solution
of baking soda and water can help
over the affected areas.
It is also important to avoid foods
that cause inflammation in the body
and depress the immune system.
Avoid saturated fats, refined foods,
sugars, and citrus juice in cans or
plastic.
•
Include an antioxidant
supplement with a multi-vitamin.
•
Zinc (30-50 mg a day) and
selenium increase immunity
•
B-complex (50-100 mg a
day), plus extra B12 for pain.
Getting a grip on emotional or
work related stress is all important
when dealing with these types
of maladies. Acupuncture also
addresses these issues by treating
special points on the body relating
to emotions and anxiety.
There you have it, my friends.
Krystal Frost
Is a long time resident of Puerto
Vallarta. Graduate of University
of Guadalajara, and specialized
in cosmetic acupuncture at
Bastyr University in Washington
State. She is the owner of Body
& Sol for over 15 years where
she practices traditional Chinese
medicine, acupuncture, massage
therapy, yoga, meditation and
nutritional counseling. She has
created healing programs for
individuals, retreats and spas.
Questions and comments
may be directed to
[email protected]
Legal Matters
Ask Luis
By Luis Melgoza
Several of the questions you
asked this week were answered
in previous issues, published
online only during the Summer.
The answers below still apply.
Name: Hernández Gómez,
Ruth Lizbet
Address: Prolongación Pavo Real
No. 427, Col. Ojo De Agua
Phone: (322) 297-5872 Cell: (322) 100-2836
email: [email protected]
Regarding
court
authorized
translators: An “official” translator
is actually a professional translator
authorized by the State Court System.
Below is the list of English to/from
Spanish authorized translators in
Puerto Vallarta, their authorization is
valid from May 1, 2013 through April
30, 2014. You can find the complete
State list, including translators
authorized for other language pairs
(i.e Fench to/from Spanish, English to/
form French, etc.) at http://cjj.gob.mx/
Peritos_2013_2014.pdf By the way,
you first get the documents apostilled
in the country where they were issued
and then your get the documents and
apostilles translated.
Regarding fees, you’d have to check
with each individual translator.
All addresses below are in Puerto
Vallarta.
Name: Macedo Montes, Miguel
Address: Calle Aldanaca No. 130
Altos, Col. Versalles
Phone: (322) 224-3558 Cell: (322) 429-7406
Name: Abrica Ceja, Miriam Brenda
Address: Privada Bahía De
Tenacatita 117,
Fracc. Parques Las Palmas
Phone: (33) 3914-4997 CELL: 044 (33) 1417-9085
(Guadalajara numbers)
Name: Aréchiga Valenzuela,
Ahinara Isabel
Address: Albatros # 255,
Fracc. Marina Vallarta
Home Phone: (322) 209-2108 Office phone: (322) 209-2108 Cell: (322) 140-5500
& [email protected]
Name: Martínez Mendizábal, Alondra
Address: La Capilla Torre 112
Int. 102, Barrio De Santa María
Phone: (322) 224-7909 Cell: (322) 135-0231
Name: Partida Jaime, Laura Elena
Address: Calle Venustiano Carranza
No. 381, Col. Emiliano Zapata
Telefono: (322) 290-4086 Cell: (322) 111-2444
Name: Quiroz Miranda, Irma Lucia
Address: Av. Pavo Real 208 - 6,
Col. Las Aralias
Phone: (322) 178-2741 Cell: (322) 131-5007
Regarding
computers
being
blocked by the Federal Police (edited
to fit this space): It is not the Federal
Police, it is just a special type of
malware generically known as “Police
virus” or “FBI virus” currently
making the rounds in Mexico, after
hitting computers in several different
countries posing as each of those
countries federal law enforcement.
The notice states that your computer
has been blocked because it has been
detected that you have committed
various and sundry crimes. That
all operations conducted in your
computer are being recorded with
your web cam and microphone, and
you must pay a fine of $1,000 MXN to
$3,000 MXN, via Ukash or Pay Safe
card, within 48 hours to unblock your
computer. It finishes warning you that
failure to pay the fine will result in
automatic criminal prosecution with
potential imprisonment ranging from
2 to 25 years.
Your computer is locked, however,
and your web cam and microphone
can be manipulated by the ransomware
to show you what is happening in the
room.
Shut down the infected computer
and either download “Kaspersky
Rescue Disk” on a clean computer,
burn it to a USB flash-drive, restart
the infected computer from the flashdrive and follow Kaspersky’s prompts
to sterilize the computer; or, dial
088 from anywhere in Mexico and a
Federal Police technician will walk
you through the steps to clean your
computer —you should be fluent in
Spanish or have a Spanish speaking
person with you if you call 088.
Name: Villarreal Salas, Omar
Address: Calle Mexicaltzingo
No. 44, Col. Santa María
Telefono: (322) 293-4478 Cell: (322) 121-8455
The above are the only translators
with Puerto Vallarta addresses
authorized
for
English-Spanish
translations by Jalisco’s Court System.
(Originally published in issue #258
on October 5, 2013)
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Of course, you can always call
PVGeeks at (322) 223-2488 and
we will take care of your computer
security.
This malware is distributed via links
in spam e-mail, hacked web sites,
pirated videos, music and software,
and when an infected computer is in
the same network as a clean one. It
is always a good idea to install both
Avast Anti-virus and Malware Bytes,
the free versions of both suffice, to
prevent infections —of course, this is
not necessary if you have Kaspersky
already.
At this time, the police virus does
not affect Macs.
Again, this is just a scam and it has
absolutely nothing to do with any law
enforcement agency in the world. Do
not pay under any circumstances.
(Originally published in issue #253
on August 24, 2013)
Send me your questions to askluis@
pvgeeks.com, I am not able to answer each
message privately due to the volume of
mail I receive. Should you need personal
attention, please call me at (322) 164-4049
to schedule a private consultation.
Luis Melgoza
Is a former PRI (Mexico’s ruling party) Head
Counsel and Legal Adviser to the Mexican
Congress. Although retired from the legal
profession, he is a highly respected consultant
for both the foreign and Mexican communities
in Puerto Vallarta. Luis’ PVGeeks are the
premiere commercial and residential computer
and networks solutions experts in Puerto
Vallarta. For computer or network issues, you
can reach Luis at [email protected]
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Real Estate
VIEWPOINT
By Harriet Murray
AMPI/FLEX website of AMPI Vallarta
and Compostela Chapters
T
his simple and effective
description of our AMPI Flex MLS
database and websites has been
written by Michael Green, owner and
broker of Boardwalk Realty.
For use by AMPI members:
AMPI/Flex (vallartanayaritmls.com)
is a stand-alone website, owned and
operated by AMPI for the benefit of all
members. This website, among other
features, allows all AMPI members to
search all listings entered in the system
and offer these listings to their clients.
Nayarit AMPI also has a public
website: ampirivieranayarita.com
For use by the Public:
An important feature of this
website, is that there is a public
access as well, where the listing
agent IS PUBLISHED and there is a
link allowing a public user to contact
the listing agent directly for more
information.
For use by AMPI member websites:
Another feature of the website
allows all entered listings to be fed to
individual member websites.
There is a fee to individual members
for this service and there is a disclosure
stating:
“Information is deemed to be
reliable, but is not guaranteed. ©
2014 MLS and FBS. The information
on this sheet has been made available
by the MLS and may not be the listing
of the provider. All information is
deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The listings on this site are displayed
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courtesy of the IDX program of AMPI
Vallarta Nayarit MLS and may not be
the listings of the site owner.”
In regards to individual Broker
websites, this is a completely separate
issue from the AMPI/flex website.
All individual websites have the
opportunity to advertise, promote or
“optimize” (SEO) their website as
they see fit. There are companies now
in our Bay of Banderas Market which
spend significant resources in this
endeavor. And this is why they appear
at the top of many searches regarding
Puerto Vallarta real estate. This SEO
is controlled and administered by
the different search engines such as
Google, Bing and Yahoo, these results
are not able to be affected by the Flex
administrator.
Content from the flex system can
help an individual website in ranking,
but this content is available to ALL
AMPI members. And the content
from this site is just one piece of
website rankings. Other items such as
individual website content, backlinks,
and age of site are also things that
search engines monitor to establish
rankings. There are many, many
companies and individuals that offer
this service. Real estate professionals
now count a website and IT manager
as part of their normal marketing.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is
also important and driven by content
and social media. Professional agents
hire SEO specialists, as well.
Moving forward, AMPI/Flex will
try to stay up on the latest technology
and offer this to all members. This
IDX technology has been utilized for
many years in the US and Canada with
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good results by member boards. This
technology is not going away, it will
only get better and our clients will be
more demanding of information in the
future.
Of course any technological platform
is only as good as the information it
contains. The Flex system allows
individual members to search active,
sold and expired listings and prepare
competitive market analysis for their
clients. If this information is not
correct or available in the system,
these analysis will be flawed and the
whole system is compromised.
For this reason, many MLS
systems in the US and Canada make
it a requirement for their members
to report the true sale prices. This is
something we will be aggressively
pursuing in the near future.
This article is based upon legal opinions,
current practices and my personal
experiences. I recommend that each
potential buyer or seller of real estate
conduct his own due diligence and review.
Harriet Murray
Can be contacted at
[email protected]
Fish Tales
60 to 80-lb Rooster Fish
chasing Sardines North
of Punta Mita!
By Stan Gabruk
Owner of Master Baiter’s Sportfishing & Tackle
E
very year around now we deal
with the seasonal changing of the
guard as we see summer species
leave just before the winter species
move in, in any real numbers,
there is a short period of time
when nothing is really happening.
That’s what’s been happening for
the last couple of weeks. While
I have done what I can to keep a
positive eye on the fishing, it could
have been better. For now we’re
seeing Sardines move in north of
Punta Mita, which means Rooster
fish are chasing them into the area
once again. Sailfish and Dorado
up to 60 lbs. are in the same area of
Punta Mita. For the guy looking for
Marlin, they’re still out there and
we haven’t even seen the Striped
Marlin enter the area. So we’re
well situated for the time being
for great fishing in relatively close
locations. Yes folks, the fishing
got great and the cherry on top is
they’re all close!
I know that the last couple of
reports have been a little ¨fluffy¨.
That’s what you do when there isn’t
much to talk about.
Not so this week, we actually
have seen huge Rooster Fish move
into the area about five miles or so
north of Punta Mita at Cariyeros.
Sardine bait balls are the size of
WalMart parking lots with Rooster
fish in the 60 to 80-lb range just
gorging themselves like there is no
tomorrow.
The same are off the Punta Mita
running about 12 to 15 miles off
the point at a heading of 270 or so,
you’ll find huge Dorado in the 60
to 70 lb range (yes, I said that)
and Sailfish nicely sized for your
fishing pleasure.
Near El Moro, Leo Lucero on
Bella Del Mar came across a huge
school of Pompano, a great tasting
fish that looks a lot like a Jack
Crevalle, they were everywhere.
Leo got his fill of Pompano and
you can see by his face he had the
time of his life. Red Snapper are in
the area as well, in the 35-lb range,
Sierra Mackerel, Bonito, Skip Jack
Tuna and Amber Jacks. Between
El Moro and the Marieta Islands,
you have great action and a full day
of fun in 8 hrs.
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Corbeteña is less than exciting,
but the water temperatures just 12
miles to the north are in the 83
degree range. For that reason there
are still Blue Marlin, kinda sparse
but there, Sailfish of course, Jack
Crevalle and of course, plenty of bait
in the form of Bonito and Skippies.
North of Punta Mita the Roosters
are there because the Sardines have
not found their way to the bay area
as yet, but they’re coming! Water
temperatures everywhere else are
in the mid 70’s. But when it comes
to Corbeteña, it will be like this
until next spring.
Inside the bay it’s great fishing
- as you’d expect. Jack Crevalle,
Bonito, Skip Jack Tuna near Yelapa,
Sierra Mackerel and Snappers
around the rocks. You’ll still find
Robalo at the river mouths and a
lot of other smaller fish to choose
from. So even four hours in the bay
will have favorable results!
The bite is in the morning hours,
so you’ll be getting out around 7
a.m to catch fish, amigos. Lures of
Green (Zukers) are working so well
you won’t tell your friends about
them. Pakulas of blue and pink are
knocking them dead as well. Just a
couple of inside facts that will help
your goal of catching fish….
For those looking for Monster
Yellowfin Tuna, they’re out there,
way out there. In fact they’re at the
Tres Marias Islands, the fishery, so
stay the legal distance and you’ll
have a shot at some great Yellowfin
Tuna action, world class in fact.
But remember this is a fishery and
you’re in a place you should not
be. I saw the Maximus boat with
the Accurate reel guys promoting
Monster Yellowfin Tuna fishing
there in the illegal areas. The
Federales are not going to let you
get away with this sort of thing for
long and many of the single boats
that don’t bribe the Federales to fish
in our fisheries (breeding grounds)
are having issues. I guess it all
comes down to what you believe
and what you practice.
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Future fishing depends on our
fisheries or breeding grounds being
out of bounds to fisherman. No
matter how much money they make
or their specific circumstances,
poaching is poaching and anyone
fishing in these waters are
poachers as well, no way around
it. So remember this when in the
future people talk about how big
and plentiful the fish ¨used to be¨…
It all comes down to you and if you
care or if you’re a real sportsman
or just flapping politically correct
gums together!
Until next time, don’t forget to
kiss your fish and remember: at
Master Baiter’s Sportfishing
& Tackle “We Won’t Jerk You
Around!”
Master Baiter’s has changed
locations in Marina Vallarta and
are now near Victors Café Tecuba.
Look for me at the least traveled
end of Marina Vallarta and I will be
there in my new place. Email your
questions to me at: CatchFish@
MasterBaiters.com.mx Web page:
www.MasterBaiters.com.mx, local
phone at: (044) 322 779-7571 or
if roaming: 011 521 322 779-7571
(this is my cell phone directly
until the shop phone is working.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.
com/pages/Master-BaitersSportfishing-Tackle/88817121325
The trade name Master Baiter’s ®
Sportfishing and Tackle is protected
under trade mark law and is the sole
property of Stan Gabruk.
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Calendar / Directories
Solution to crossword on page 35
Solution to Sudoku on page 35
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January 2014
Gil Gevins’ Page
Win a pew, lose a pew
By Gil Gevins
www.gilgevins.com
O
n the morning of my wedding
day, I awoke without a hangover - a
phenomena which bordered on the
miraculous. My bachelor party (a
five-day destruction derby), had come
to a crashing conclusion the night
before when all of the participants had
passed out in varying states of neural
decomposition. That marathon of
excess had been fueled, naturally, by
Raicilla (Mexico’s answer to Liquid
Plumber™), the most potent form of
moonshine known to humankind.
Those hoping to hear the details,
salacious or otherwise, will have
to wait. They have been sealed,
along with the results of the Warren
Commission, until 2035, by which
time all of the surviving participants
should be too sleepy to notice.
For reasons still unexplained, Lucy
and I decided that we had to be married
in the Guadalupe Church. This proved
to be more difficult than we’d supposed.
Because we were foreigners, we had
to prove that we were Catholic by
presenting our baptismal certificates.
This presented no problem for Lucy,
but was something of an obstacle for
myself, as they had forgotten to baptize
me at my Bar Mitzvah.
“You know,” I told the grumpy
priest, as we sat in his vestry, “in the
United States, many churches are made
of wood.”
“So?”
“Well, Father, I don’t imagine that
many of your brick churches burn
down here. But in America, wooden
churches are hit by lightning all the
time, which is how God destroyed the
only copy of my baptismal certificate.”
It wasn’t that the priest thought that
I was lying, necessarily; it was more a
matter of him not believing me. When
he turned us down, we went in search
of a more amenable priest, and found
him in the person of Padre Aca. Aca
is Spanish for “hip”, and this young
priest was cooler than George Carlin.
He wore two gold chains around his
neck and most of his shirt unbuttoned.
He chain-smoked Marlboro Lights. If
this guy was celibate, I was a blueberry
muffin. And, if any priest was going
to let me fudge on this being Catholic
business, Padre Aca was the man.
Padre Aca was so incredibly
sympathetic, I accidentally told him
the truth. After lighting his third
cigarette, he told us that we would need
to get a “special dispensation from the
Bishop of Tepic”, and that there was
an obscure church with a door which
needed mending, the cost of which
would run around fifty dollars.
Lucy and I quickly put two and two
together, and (Praise be!) it added up to
exactly fifty dollars!
Twenty people (visiting friends and
family too cheap to pay for a hotel)
were sleeping in our house on the
morning of the wedding. Seized by a
severe attack of nerves, I awoke with
a start, threw on some shorts, stepped
over six or seven warm bodies and
headed for the beach.
Playa Los Muertos (the Beach of
the Dead) was deserted. I grabbed a
chair and ordered the special: huevos
divorciados (divorced eggs). Then
I sat staring at the ocean, repeatedly
asking myself, “What the f&%$ are
you doing?”
Marriage, as an institution, had never
appealed to me. But my girlfriend did.
Hugely. So much so, that I’d asked her
to marry me. Nonetheless…
My growing sense of impending
doom soon became unbearable.
Fortunately, relief-wise, there was still
half a flask of Raicilla in my pocket.
The Raicilla went great with the eggs.
Two hours later, it went great with
the fried fish. An hour after that, it
went even better with some peanuts.
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Finally, I went home, where someone
helped me put on my white tuxedo.
It was time. The heart and soul of the
wedding party were my four childhood
friends. They were a motley crew,
and sitting there in the middle of the
church they looked more out of place
than Rush Limbaugh at a gathering of
human beings.
Glenn, an actor, was wearing the suit
he’d recently played Willie Loman in.
Not surprisingly, the suit made him
look exactly like a suicidal salesman
from 1942. Next to Glenn was Gregg,
a working Rock N Roll musician who
was dressed like Keith Richards at a
slumber party. Next to them, Doug and
Phil were wearing Fedora hats, sun
glasses and ill-fitting black suits they’d
stolen from Goodwill. Collectively,
the four of them had consumed enough
Raicilla to kill a bus.
Unsteadily, I made my way to the
altar, where the priest stood glaring at
me. Then Lucy, on her uncle’s arm,
did her walk up the aisle in an antique
silky wedding dress with a long train.
Unlike me, she was sober.
My recollection of what followed
is blurry. Apparently, they performed
something called a Mass, which
involved lots of reading from a book.
Even I got to read, but I messed up.
“That’s my part!” the priest scolded
me. “Whoops.”
Then I stepped on Lucy’s antique
train, twice.
“Sorry,” I told my almost-bride, “this
altar is so small, I’m afraid I’m going
to fall off.”
Then I did fall off, to a smattering of
applause.
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The most traumatic part of the
ceremony, however, was when a rope
was looped around Lucy’s and my neck,
something I was totally unprepared for.
“What are they doing?” I hissed in
Lucy’s ear.
“It’s part of the ceremony,” she
hissed back.
“What is? Hanging us?”
First, I’d spent the day at the Beach
of the Dead, drinking Drano and eating
divorced eggs. Now they were putting
a rope around my neck! Was Someone
trying to tell me something?
After the elongated-noose incident,
the priest suddenly interrupted the
Mass. For several seconds he stood
there frowning at the congregation.
Then, he said, “You know, there is also
a serious side to getting married. For
example, marriage is a holy union,
etc… etc… etc…”
Fortunately for everyone concerned,
my friends did not understand a word
of Spanish, and were soon fast asleep.
Footnote: Twenty-nine years later,
Lucy and I are still married. Glenn
just played Willie Lowman for the
twentieth time. And Padre Aca has
left the church to become a time share
salesman.
Gil Gevins
Is the author of four hilarious
books, including, PUERTO
VALLARTA ON 49 BRAIN
CELLS A DAY, and SLIME AND
PUNISHMENT. Signed copies of
all Gil’s books are available at
LUCY’S CUCU CABAÑA, located
at 295 Basilio Badillo, or as
E-Books on Amazon Kindle.
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Hi-Tech
Protecting your electronics
T
here are many things that we
love about living in this paradise
and some things we don’t love
about it. Putting up with the
electrical infrastructure is a price
we pay to live in paradise. There
are some things you NEED to do to
protect your electronics. Desktop
computers, laptops, TV’s, even
tablets can all be damaged from a
power surge.
Now, I have seen an improvement
in the electrical infrastructure here
over the past 17 years, but it’s still
not up to the standards of up north.
But before running out to any store
to buy protection, you need to make
sure you’re properly grounded. No
matter how much you spend on a
surge protector, it CANNOT do
its job if a proper grounding is not
installed. At best you’ll have an
expensive extension cord… nothing
else.
Grounding can be done for a
couple of hundred pesos. Make
sure the electrician uses a copper
rod about 1 meter in length, and
make sure the rod is in the ground!
Believe it or not, one customer
of mine had an electrician come in
and do the grounding - after losing
a computer. A month later they lost
another computer and looked to
me, very puzzled. Turns out that
electrician grounded them into a big
flower pot!!
You don’t need to ground the
whole house, but at least do the
outlets where you’re using sensitive
equipment, i.e.: computers, TV’s,
stereos. This may mean grounding
one, two or three outlets.
Many older buildings in Vallarta
don’t have the 3 prong outlets.
This is a sure indication you don’t
have grounding. Some places DO
have the three prong outlets, but no
ground wire connected or wired.
Have a reputable electrician check
out your situation.
Ok… so now you’re properly
grounded. What do you buy?
Well, for starters, stay away from
those cheap $100-peso power bars.
They’re basically extension cords
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and offer little or no protection. If
a power bar doesn’t state to protect
against a minimum of 500 Joules
(or if it doesn’t state anything about
Joules at all), put it back on the
shelf.
A surge protector usually works
by channeling any extra voltage
into the ground wire, thus stopping
it from reaching your equipment.
At the same time, it still allows the
normal voltage to continue.
A good surge protector provides
strong surge protection, but it does
degrade a little each time a surge
happens. It may even last for only
one big surge. So they don’t last
forever, folks... especially here in
Vallarta. It’s a good idea to replace
the important surge protectors on
sensitive equipment every 3 or 4
years. You can rotate the older
surge protectors to things that don’t
have any protection, so as not to just
throw it out.
A few years ago on a sunny
afternoon, a transformer blew in
front of my house. I had a Tripplite
surge protector with battery
backup that took the brunt of the
surge and protected my computer.
Unfortunately, the surge protector
died in the process. But it did its
job.
It is important to note that not all
damage to electronic equipment
is caused by a massive electrical
surge. Most often, power-related
equipment failure is due to the
“wearing down” of your components
over months or years of exposure
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to relatively mild electrical spikes
until, eventually, they burn out.
Sags, also known as brownouts,
also cause long-term damage.
These are momentary drops in
voltage often shown by dimming or
flickering lights. Like spikes, they
are very common and can cause
hardware crashes and even damage.
On a computer, they can also
create instability such as computer
“freezes” or unexpected reboots,
lost settings or even data corruption.
If your equipment is worth
anything, a surge protector is not a
place to try and save a few pesos.
Stay with the big brand names on
this one. I personally like Tripplite,
but brands like Belkin, and APC are
also reputable.
You have to understand where we
live and that we don’t have the clean
electricity that we were accustomed
to in the US or Canada. Don’t leave
equipment plugged in during a
storm. If in doubt, unplug it!
That’s all my time for now. See
you again next week... until then,
Remember: only safe Internet!
Ron
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Nature’s World
Autos and animals
By Dr. Fabio Cupul
Throughout
history, man has
always tried to emulate the physical
abilities of animals. This eager search
is clearly illustrated in the famous
Greek mythology tale of Daedalus
and Icarus’ fall. Daedalus, a famous
inventor, managed to build artificial
wings out of feathers and wax in order
to escape along with his son from
the Labyrinth of Crete. However,
this dream of flight to freedom ended
when Icarus, filled with excitement,
flew too close to the sun, thus causing
his wings to melt away resulting in
his inevitable fall back to earth …and
unfortunate death.
Nevertheless, and although dreams
sometimes end in tragedy, this has
not stopped humans from continuing
to imagine how to duplicate those
enviable qualities of animals. Some
ancient civilizations managed to get
help from the spiritual world. For
example, there were certain people
among the Mexicas (there is still
debate as to whether they were evil
doers or brave warriors) who covered
their bodies with jaguar skins from the
forehead to the torso, and with parts
of the tail, the claws, the heart, the
incisors and even the snouts. Those
men, bedecked in those jaguar parts,
felt that they had thus acquired the
animal’s bravery, its strength, and
enough ferociousness to cause fear in
everyone.
We are now in the 21st century,
but men still keep on dressing
symbolically in animal skins to absorb
their power and skills. An ingenious
way in which we have achieved this is
by baptizing automobiles -one of the
most popular inventions and which
best represent modern societieswith the names of the animals. Who
wouldn’t want to experience that flash
of electricity that revitalizes the soul
the moment he leaves the status of
pedestrian, and enters the body of a
“Jaguar” automobile, the real iron
steed, to transform into the quick,
graceful animal he has always wanted
to be?
Fortunately, there are other iron
steeds, not so expensive, that allow
us to experience the attributes of
the animal that gave them its name.
Undoubtedly, one of the most
admirable and successful automobiles
in history has been the Ford
“Mustang”. I am sure that its success
is due partly to its name, taken from
the wild horses of North America’s
prairies, progeny of the Arabian
horses from northern Africa that were
brought over by the Spaniards during
the conquest of the New World.
“Mustangs” are characterized by their
resistance and intelligence, and are
greatly appreciated as riding animals
as well. At present, the population of
several thousands of them that still
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exist in the wild is threatened, since
ranchers argue that these animals
damage their grasslands.
In general, the horse has always
been a symbol of freedom and it
is, undoubtedly, the one that has
contributed most to the expansion
of civilization throughout history.
One associates the horse with birth
and death rites, as it is believed that
when people enter or leave the world
of mortals, they do so on horseback.
“Mustang” is undoubtedly the best
name for a car, since horses represent
movement and passage, faculties
that we humans want to possess in
order to embark on risky trips of selfdiscovery.
But not all the names assigned to cars
come from animals of flesh and bone.
For example, the “Thunderbird”,
a mythical spiritual bird present
in the cultural traditions of North
American natives, who systematically
associated its arrival with the start of
summer thunderstorms. It is most
often described as a gigantic eagle
that represents the Great Spirit that
controls rain and lightning, and
doles out punishment and rewards to
men. In 1890, three North American
cowboys told of their fabulous
encounter with a “Thunderbird” in
the desert, describing it as a bird with
“eyes as big as coffee plates, feet as
strong as those of a horse, and wings
with a span of at least 11 meters”.
On the other hand, one of the most
popular cars in Mexico is undoubtedly
Nissan’s “Tsuru”. This is a Japanese
word meaning crane.
In Japan,
these birds are seen as “gods of the
salt marsh”. The crane is one of the
most popular birds in Asian folklore,
symbolizing justice and longevity.
One of the aspects typical of this
slender migratory aquatic bird is the
high-sounding and scandalous singing
they produce during their showy
courtship dances. For the Japanese,
the crane symbolizes matrimonial
happiness, which is why they appear
on kimonos. In fact, they use the
expression “Thousand cranes” to wish
good fortune, long life and happiness
- multiplied by a thousand.
The next time you get into a car,
regardless of its name or make, I
January 2014
recommend that when you are behind
the wheel , you remember to adopt
the qualities of wisdom, attention and
serenity which ancient civilizations
attributed to the owl. Avoid the
arrogance, irresponsibility, dominance,
discourtesy and foolhardiness that
characterize the least lucky side of one
of the most successful animal species
of the biological evolution: the human
being.
Dr. Fabio G. Cupul Magaña
Was born in Mexicali, in the
northern part of Baja California.
His university studies have
qualified him in the fields of
oceanography, biology, physics,
chemistry and mathematics.
He took part in the very first
studies of El Salado Estuary in
Vallarta and is the founder of the
Cipactli Reptile sanctuary located
a little north of Puerto Vallarta.
The Doctor is a Permanent
Member of SOMEDICYT, the
prestigious Mexican Society for
the Dissemination of Science
and Techniques. He has been
professor and researcher at the
Coastal University Center (CUC)
of the University of
Guadalajara since 1992.
Dr. Cupul has published six
scientific research books in
Mexico and Cuba, on crocodiles,
venomous plants and animals,
and natural history in general.
Today he is doing research on the
diversity of centipedes in Mexico.
Email: [email protected]
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Nature’s World
Planting Roots
in Mexico
By Tommy Clarkson
Fire Flash
Chlorophytum amaniense
or Chlorophytum
orchidantheroides, C.
orchidastrum, C.
filipendulum amaniense
Chlorophytum
orchidastrum,
Chlorophytum filipendulum,
Family: Anthericaceae,
Liliaceae or Agavaceae
(Also known as a Mandarin
Plant, Fire Glory, Orange
Spider Plant, Green Orange
Tangerine and Sierra
Leone Lily.)
I
ntroduced to the Americas not
much more than a decade ago, this
perennial foliage plant - native to
the rainforests of East Africa in the
Usambara Mountains of Tanzania is fast becoming a favorite for both
indoor and outdoor use. But take note:
It does require substantive shade. (In
point of fact, I’ve moved mine three
times, before finally finding a location
that seems to suit its fickle nature!)
So new is it to this side of the
Atlantic that – as seen above – there
is significant confusion as to its Latin
name, family and even the name by
which it is commonly called. In fact,
few of the presently published books
on landscape plants include this gem
in their texts.
(By the way, to find a publication
that meets your specific needs,
through reviews - and to order –
any of numerous tropical botanic
publications via Amazon, go to “A
review of tropical plant, palm and
flower books”, under the sub-tab
of “Tropical Gardening Advice”,
below the major heading of “Tropical
Gardens” on our web site: www.
olabrisagardens.com)
We do know that the Fire Flash is
a colorful relative to the Spider Plant
and, while it forms no runners, it seeds
itself most prolifically. If you choose
to plant these seeds, don’t be worried
if only a few sprout as they generally
have a very low germination rate.
Regardless of the confusion as to
where it fits in the plant world and its
best moniker, it is an intriguing plant.
It has a shiny rosette of dark green
pointed leaves and a heart of glowing
pink to coral orange from the base of
the leaf up through the petioles (that’s
the stem connecting the leaf to the
stalk) and leaf midribs. These leaves,
25-30 cm long (app. 10”) and 5-10 cm
wide (2-4”), are rubbery yet brittle.
(For the brightest colors, remove
basal sprouts, as they appear, to avoid
crowding which can hide the colored
growth.)
There are a few “down sides” to
this plant. One is that the petioles
are brittle and can be broken easily.
As a result of this, they are not good
plants for high-traffic areas. Beyond
that, the old flower stalks go black and
become unsightly, requiring removal.
Lastly, any leaf tear or petiole break
will develop black marks around the
injury.
Multi-functional, it can be used
as a potted plant, ground cover,
mixed with others or highlighted as
a showcase specimen. And, because
of its great tolerance for low light and
its resistance to disease it is a great
indoor houseplant.
The fine Fire Flash foliage (nice
alliteration there!) is extremely
sensitive to chemicals, pesticides,
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Transplanted barely a month
ago, these finely have found a
home they like in our gardens!
The flowers - about one
centimeter (1/2”) in diameter are white, have six petals and
last only one day.
This is the beauty of these
plants!
insecticides and high light levels.
Thus – as regards the latter - it logically
follows that it should not be placed in
the full sun as intense light levels will
cause chlorosis (a yellowing of leaf
tissue due to a lack of chlorophyll) or
scorching. It prefers shady filtered or
dappled sun.
One we have grown successfully
as a showcase plant was under our
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dining palapa with only indirect sun
while others are employed grouped,
as ground foliage, well ensconced
in the heavily filtered shade beneath
several multi-fronded palms – in this
particular case a double Medjool Date
Palm from Iraq, a Fiji Palm from the
Fiji Islands, a Zombie Palm from the
island of Hispanola and a Mexican
Palmetto from the southeastern part of
this country and Central America!
Considering its native environs,
it follows that it prefers a humid
environment. Though it is quite
drought tolerant – what with its root
system consisting of swollen waterstoring nodules - there is dispute about
how much and when to water this
plant. Some say to let it become fairly
dry before watering. Others advise
to keep the soil moist – but not over
water. I damply lean to the former.
Ground planted, at maturity, its
height will be 45-60 cm (18-24”)
but generally shorter if containergrown. The flowers - borne in
groups - are about one centimeter
(1/2”) in diameter, white, have six
petals and last only one day. But
even with this short bloom time, the
plant itself is a “glowing beauty!”
Cutting to the chase, this is a good,
flexible to use, plant. So, I encourage
that you get one soon!
Tommy Clarkson
In Manzanillo, visit Ola Brisa
Gardens, Tommy and Patty’s
verdant, multi-terraced tropical
paradise nestled on a hill
overlooking the magnificent vista of
Santiago Bay. Leisurely meander
its curved, paved path, experiencing,
first hand, a delicious array of palms,
plants and flowers from all over the
world. Or, e-mail questions to him at
[email protected]
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