GOOD STUFF FROM GRANT MACKENZIE SR

Money Motivation

Is making money your top goal? Is it your primary motivation? If so, you may get rich, but you won't be satisfied with life. You may not have a good marriage or happy family. You may not make any difference in the world.

In fact, if money is not your primary motivation, you might get rich . . . and be happy!

There's a big difference between getting money just to have money, and earning money to finance a greater cause. How does this work?

"Money is important in the world. But it is the grease on the machinery, not the motors."

"There is nothing wrong with having lots of money. There is everything wrong with having no money. But to work only for money is the dreariest thing there is, very short term indeed."

"The weakest motivation is money. People and businesses that are motivated only by money are wobbly people."

"The scale of motivation from the highest to the lowest is:

"Duty -- highest

"Personal Conviction

"Personal Gain

"Money -- lowest" -- L. Ron Hubbard

HURRICANE SEASON 2008

It's just one after another! 

KEY WEST, Fla. - Powerful Hurricane Ike rolled down an uncertain path Sunday that may lead to the U.S. Gulf Coast late this week, forcing emergency officials to pay attention and leaving millions of people from Florida to Mexico to wonder where it will eventually strike.

Read more here!

COMMON HEALTH MYTHS - SCIENTIFICLY SOLVED!

Myth: It's safe to follow the 5-second rule
Verdict: Fiction. It's probably not safe to eat anything that's been on the floor for even 1 second. In a recent experiment, food scientists contaminated several surfaces with Salmonella. They then dropped pieces of bologna and slices of bread on the floor for as little as 5 seconds (and as long as 60). In 5 seconds, both the bread and the bologna picked up an alarming 1,800 types of bacteria. So unless you sterilize your floors on an hourly basis, don't eat anything your shoes have touched, too. (Here are some speed tips on cleaning.)

Myth: Double-dipping spreads germs from one chip to another
Verdict: Fact. Although this social faux pas may feel dated -- Seinfeld's George Costanza is the most famous double-dipper -- swiping a chip into dip, taking a bite, and then dipping the same chip again, is, in fact, a very effective way to spread germs. Having settled the 5-second rule debate, those same intrepid food scientists, using Wheat Thins and various dips, found that a double-dip deposited thousands of saliva bacteria into the dip. Of those, 50 to 100 were later transferred through the dip to a clean cracker, presumably destined for another guest's mouth. In short: Eating from a dip after someone has dipped twice is basically the same as kissing that person. (Here are some easy, delicious dips that are won't hurt your waistline -- just make sure your guests only dip once!)

MIXOLOGY SESSION SATURDAYS

This afternoon begins the second leg of Blue Weekends at Azul Beach Club at the Penasco del Sol Hotel righ there in Rocky Point! Chill out poolside while DJ Chip intoxicates you with his smooth loungy beach house grooves. Enjoy libations and snacks while you bathe yourself in the last weeks of the summer sun!

Azul Beach Club is located at Penasco del Sol Hotel, at the bottom of 13th street

MEXICAN INDEPENCENCE DAY EVENTS AROUND MEXICO

If you're going to be in Mexico City...

IF YOU'RE A TRUE FASHIONISTA

You know it's day 3 of NY Fashion Week - if you're just itching to be there (like me) ease the pain by checking out www.wwd.com for the full schedule and pictures of the shows!

DANGEROUS 5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE **UPDATE**

I made the chocolate cake - THE chocolate cake!

It was yummy. I added some peanut butter to the batter because I didn't have nuts...there are SO many possibilities - think caramel, double fudge...adding frosting! They are endless!

AWESOME NEWS

"John McCain and the Republicans had all week to make their case -- and they didn't do it.

The whole Republican convention went by without offering a single idea about how to improve the lives of ordinary Americans.

People noticed. In the last 24 hours, more people donated to this campaign for the first time than ever before. Thank you for responding so strongly. 

Barack is making clear what this election should be about. At a campaign stop in Pennsylvania yesterday, he spoke out about exactly what we didn't hear at the Republican convention."

BUYING VS RENTING

Advantages of Buying versus Renting

Buying	Renting
Tax write-off	No tax write-off
You can upgrade your home as you see fit	Need permission to make any changes
Build equity in your home as value appreciates	Your money goes toward the landlords equity
Control of loan payment options	Rent can increase periodically
Pride of homeownership	You have no ownership

Disadvantages of Buying versus Renting

Buying	Renting
You're responsible for property maintenance	Your landlord or manager handles general repairs
Need to sell, rent or lease property in order to re-locate. May have to wait until market conditions are right	Freedom to move once your lease expires
You pay for all your own utilities, property taxes and insurance	May include utilities, property taxes, and property insurance
Home improvement upgrades can run into thousands of dollars	You're not financially responsible

I think that owning outweighs renting! I just need to scrape up a down payment...right now is the best time to buy in Rocky Point!

DANGEROUS 5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE

I always try to post healthy alternatives to fodds and such...I know this sounds crazy but it is really good and so easy. (I'm putting this statement to the test tonight)

Feel free to add any toppings, such as some jam, and I drizzle

it over the top-yumm!

 

I would suggest that you put a paper towel under the mug

 

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

 

4 tablespoons flour (not self-raising)

4 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons baking cocoa

1 egg

3 tablespoons milk

3 tablespoons oil

3 tablespoons chocolate chips

2-3 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)

a small splash of vanilla

1 coffee mug

 

Put dry ingredients in mug mix well.  Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips & nuts (if using) and vanilla, and mix again. 

 

You can also do all the above in a bowl and then pour it in your mug.

 

Microwave for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.

 

EAT!

BLUE WEEKENDS STARTS WITH NU SOUNDS AT BLUE BUDDHA

Tonight begins the second week of Blue Weekends, hosted by yours truely along with DJ Chip and Ruy - Nu Sounds brings you just that - heavenly mixes of the smoothest deep house and OM beats around...don't miss this weekend long event starting tonight at Blue Buddha - Located at Plaza Mision del Mar in from of the entrance to Las Conchas.

MISS PENASCO 2008

We went to the Miss Penasco 2008 pagent held at Penasco del Sol hotel last night, and boy was it a gala! It was a high society, hob nobbing, social event that could have been compared to a ball. 

Congratulations to Reyna, Miss Penasco 2008. I was really cheering for Dora, not only because she's the only one I know, but because she's SO sweet, and she was such a doll during the fashion show!

I will dig around for pictures because the batteries were dead on my camera!!

ROCKY POINT NIGHTLIFE AT ITS FINEST

Blue Weekends - the party that morphs from Friday to Saturday night with style and class. 

Beginning Friday nights at 9 is Nu Sounds at Blue Buddha featuring silky deep house grooves from DJ Chip and rockin dance beats from DJ Ruy to keep you moving into the night

Saturday is Mixology Sessions poolside at Penasco del Sol's Azul Beach Club featuring fun, games, and prizes Nikki style to enjoy your Saturday afternoon in the sun

Don't miss these parties ~ stay tuned for more info on each...

POST #800 - THE SWELTERING CONTINUES

It's going to get hotter before it gets cooler, that's for sure...The humidity is bearing down and it's pretty yucky out there!

Here's this week's Rocky Point weather report

MYN LOVES PEREZ HILTON

"The factually inaccurate and exaggerated speech bashing Barack from the lipstick wearing pit bull delivered at the RNC convention on Wednesdayinspired 130,000 donors to give money to the Obama campaign.

To the tune of $8 million in 24 hours!!!!!

Wowsers!

Who would've guessed that Sarah Palin would be such a great Obama fundraiser????

An Obama campaign rep said they were on track to make $10 million by the time John McCain took the stage Thursday night.

Wonder how the fundraising is going for the GOP these days?!"

CLICK HERE TO READ THE GREATNESS THAT IS PEREZ HILTON

HURRICANE SEASON

"Beach vacationers in the Carolinas prepared to pack up and head inland Friday as Tropical Storm Hanna cruised steadily toward the coast, while others decided to ride out the fast-moving storm that had only a slight chance to become a small hurricane before crashing ashore overnight."

US East Coast braces for Tropical Storm Hanna

ROCKY POINT PRINCESA CONDO JUST REDUCED FROM DAN MONROE

Glad that many of you were able to come by and see Pinacate 402.  The seller is now offering TERMS on that unit!!

Wanted to let you know that Princesa C203 is now listed at 248K!!  It's a 2 bedroom with new granite countertops and this seller is offering TERMS of 10% down!!

Below are other incredible deals, so call me with any questions and happy selling!    

IN CASE YOU'RE IN VALLARTA ON THE 8th - OR KNOW SOMEONE THAT WILL BE

There's a foreclosure auction on a beachfront condo:

Foreclosure Sale in Nuevo Vallarta Mexico

 

The auction will take place on September 8, 2008, at 17:00 hours, in Puerto Vallarta City , México.

Out of Court Sale Procedures                                                                    

Foreclosure Announcement

 

Playa Vista Penthouse 701

Oceanfront penthouse condo in Nuevo Vallarta. Impressive views from this seventh level residence in the Playa Vista project on the wide Nuevo Vallarta seashore. Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 320 m²/3443ft²; large terrace. Underground parking garage; 24 hour security. Three years old. Beachfront living at its finest with easy access to all the activities of Nuevo Vallarta.

Bedrooms	Baths	Type	View	Maintain Fees
3	4	Condo	Bay	TBD
Parking	Land m2	Construct m2	Furnished	Age
Yes	Condo	320	No	3

For auction rules and contact info, please email me: mynparty@yahoo.com.mx 

THIRSTY PARROT ASKS: ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?!

Christine, the owner of The Thirsty Parrot in the Malecon just wrote me and told me that she's going to do MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL! Woo Hoo! 

The Thirsty Parrot is going to televise Monday Night Football through the season on five flat screen tv's. We will be giving away NFL merchandise and free food at halftime. Also drink specials ($2 domestic beer and $1 shots)

Sounds like a Monday night party to me! (I'm sure the Tuesday morning hang over will be WELL worth it!)

Football season begins this Monday September 4, 2008.

"IS CHROME RIGHT FOR THE ENTERPRISE?"

For those of you non geeks out there (everyone but me n Bill Barvitski) that don't know about Chrome, Google's very own internet browser. I think it's still in it's Beta form, and the critics are having a field day with it...

Check out this article that asks if it's good for the enterprise!

NUEVA COMPANIA!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

He who cannot change the very fabric of his thought will never be able to change reality, and will never, therefore, make any progress.

Anwar Sadat

MISS PENASCO 2008

Here's something random yet I think it's going to be fun! The Miss Penasco 2008 contest is tonight at Penasco del Sol - what time? Who knows, but as soon as I find out, I'll post it! 

Stay tuned...

MYN LOVES SOME NFL!

If you are at the house today, watch the NFL kickoff concert featuring Usher and Billy Ray Cirus starting at 7pm Eastern Time - which is in about 3 hours!

Check out at www.nfl.com

SANCTUARY DAY SPA 2 FOR 1 SPECIALS

Here in Penasco, Tensi Sushi has 2 for 1 sushi on Tuesdays, Domino's also has 2 for 1 on pizza, several Rocky Point bars have 2 for 1 drink specials, now SANCTUARY DAY SPA at BELLA SIRENA will have 2 for 1 specials on Tuesdays - Check out the menu and stay tuned for the start and end date!

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"I/we strongly believe that this process and requirement is very good for Rocky Point and the Real Estate industry, those Agents committed to professionalism, knowledge, working within the laws of Mexico and doing it with Integrity embrace this Licensing law."

-Grant MacKenzie Sr of Re/Max Legacy Rocky Point

GREAT OFFER FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES

Phyllis "The Information Station" LeFevre just sent me this:

Seaside Reservations asked if I could let my business associates know about a deal they are offering to local business'.  Attached is a document explaining and inviting such business' to a meeting on Sunday 9/7 at 11:00 am at the Boo Bar.  I thought some of the UnCommon Women we know might want to attend.  If you agree send the info
Here is a link to my Oscar Page that we already have through the Seaside Web Site

http://www.seasidemexico.com/kayakrockypoint/?preview=1

ELIXIR LOUNG THEME THURSDAYS

This Thursday, Elixir is pulling out all the stops and throwing a sexy, sultry Brazilian party! It starts at 9 and continues on into the wee hours with Los Hijos de Mauricio and DJ Levi on the ones and twos to keep you moving all night long!

ROCKY POINT UNCOMMON WOMEN ON COMMON GROUND SEPTEMBER MEETING

Hello ladies – a month as already passed, summer is starting to leave us and time for another evening together with our Uncommon Women on Common Ground on Tuesday, September 9th beginning at 5:30 PM at the Oceanview Restaurant located in the lovely Sonoran Sky Condominiums in Sandy Beach.

Edgar Padilla has invited us to enjoy his beautiful restaurant right on the beautiful beaches of the Sea of Cortez for hors d’ouevres and a cash bar for our monthly gathering of networking, building relationships, community and as always, having fun together.

Also, Rosie Glover is working on gathering the last update from Eloy Gonzalez on the Anti-Graffiti Campaign. Our goal is to pick a date and just get to doing what we set out to do…paint some walls and help clean up our city. I should have something to you this week.

Let us know if you will be able to join us this month for another evening together in a perfect setting…

Thanks Phyllis!

ROCKY POINT SOFTBALL TEAM

Hello all – it is cooling off and starting to get dark out earlier…what a dilemma…shall we start earlier or just play while its light out…can we move to a field with lights…all good questions!

Tomorrow evening is the day. Last week we had 10 adults make it (no kids) and we had a GREAT practice. Everyone had 2 times practicing batting and lots of field practice. It was all good. Good coaching by Rene and Jeff.

This week, let’s have enough to field 2 teams – we can have 18 or 20 to accomplish this goal. Practice time 5:30 – 6, game at 6…dark by 7…

From Phyllis "The Information Station" LeFevre

IT'S BEEN A WHILE

I haven't blogged all weekend nearly - Sanctuary was busy busy busy, and I was out and about! Today is relax day, and that's JUST what I'm doing!

Stay tuned for updates and news on Rocky Point real estate, news, and nightlife!