"...Part of the plan calls for assuring the general public that the flu virus has been contained in Mexico. “In the next few days we will release information about a stimulus plan to activate our economy and temporarily reduce taxes to cruise lines”, Calderon said in a televised message to the country.It was announced recently that as a consequence of the epidemic, some cruise lines have suspended travel into Mexico, diverting cruises to San Diego. Calderon assured the public that incidents of flu in Mexico are in decline and that cases are less severe than previously though..."
Click here to read the whole story from Rocky Point News Online
PUSH MODELS
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
AMPI MIXER - VIDEOS - REALTORS TAKING A BREAK AND HAVING FUN
Greetings Rocky Point Community,
Here are the links to the videos I took at the AMPI Mixer Beach Bash and Sand Sculpture/Horseshoe contest on April 29 at Las Palomas.
Hope you enjoy my photos on the AMPI website www.rockypoint-mls.com (click Photos tab on the left)
If anyone out there took photos, please send to me, I am happy to upload them to the AMPI website.
The next mixer is this week, Wednesday May 13. Liane, the events VP will be sending information soon.
The next AMPI general meeting is this week, Thursday at 9am at the Point Restaurant in the Malecon.
If you are not yet an AMPI member, you are welcome to attend these events to see how much fun you can have and see how these meetings could be beneficial to you in YOUR business. I am the Membership contact and am happy to help you get started with AMPI
Thanks
Robin Miller
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brnqwapEmJE&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAx421eH5bY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKxCVomrUmc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDwn6GBerrg
Here are the links to the videos I took at the AMPI Mixer Beach Bash and Sand Sculpture/Horseshoe contest on April 29 at Las Palomas.
Hope you enjoy my photos on the AMPI website www.rockypoint-mls.com (click Photos tab on the left)
If anyone out there took photos, please send to me, I am happy to upload them to the AMPI website.
The next mixer is this week, Wednesday May 13. Liane, the events VP will be sending information soon.
The next AMPI general meeting is this week, Thursday at 9am at the Point Restaurant in the Malecon.
If you are not yet an AMPI member, you are welcome to attend these events to see how much fun you can have and see how these meetings could be beneficial to you in YOUR business. I am the Membership contact and am happy to help you get started with AMPI
Thanks
Robin Miller
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brnqwapEmJE&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAx421eH5bY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKxCVomrUmc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDwn6GBerrg
Saturday, May 9, 2009
MOVE OVER THRIFTY - THERE'S A NEW GAME IN TOWN - MIX IS THE COOLEST PLACE IN OLD PORT
MIX is on your right hand side as you are about to enter old port - I had the oreo mix, and it made me think I was at Dairy Queen! I had the tamarindo raspado (translation: snow cone) and it was delish also! They have nachos, chips, and other snacks along with sundaes and ice cream cones - go check em out!
A NOTE FROM JILL - CONSIGN AND DESIGN
Hola!
If any of you out there may have upholstered furniture that you would like me to sell for you now is a good time. My store is getting a good flow of traffic, and merchandise has been moving out! Can you believe it! However at this time I am low on upholstered furniture, making it good time for yours to find its new home. If so give me a call at 110-6121, and we'll set up a time that is good for you to have it picked up.
Thank you,
Jill
Consign & Design
If any of you out there may have upholstered furniture that you would like me to sell for you now is a good time. My store is getting a good flow of traffic, and merchandise has been moving out! Can you believe it! However at this time I am low on upholstered furniture, making it good time for yours to find its new home. If so give me a call at 110-6121, and we'll set up a time that is good for you to have it picked up.
Thank you,
Jill
Consign & Design
EL COCHITO - CARNITAS IN ROCKY POINT!
El Cochito is really the only place to get good carnitas. They're located over on Guillermo Prieto and Sonora Blvd in El Centro, down from Salmo's, across from where Benny's Pizza used to be. The owners are from Sinaloa, and they are always so warm and friendly!I recommend the Carnitas en su Jugo - it's a delicious plate of carnitas with onions and cabbage, and you can make your own tacos! It's to die for - and diet friendly, as pork is a white meat, and they have corn tortillas ;)
Tacos are $13 pesos and the plates are $65, I believe - trust me - the pictures barely do it justice - it's a LOT of food!
Stay tuned for more from this little known restaurant right in the heart of the city...
MYN ON FACEBOOK
Are you on Facebook? If you are, you need to add yourself to the MYN group by clicking this link: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=625681582&k=S5BZ5XPXQ5XM5BD1QB65PUSR24A
Keep up in more real time than the blog plus see pics of the parties before they hit the blog, interact with other Puerto Penasco peeps, upload your own links and fotos!
Keep up in more real time than the blog plus see pics of the parties before they hit the blog, interact with other Puerto Penasco peeps, upload your own links and fotos!
MYN'S GOT A SECRET FOR YOU...
THE REEF BEACH CLUB will be the hottest place to chill during the day, and the sexiest place to be when the moon rises...
The RBC is the ONLY club on the beach in Rocky Point...Nikki Beach style lounge areas, music amplified by a state of the art sound system, flowing libations, and the sexiest people in town will make RBC the ulitmate in the Puerto Penasco club experiance.
Don't miss out on the opening Memorial Day Weekend...more details to come.
Tell only your sexiest friends...
xo,
MYN
The RBC is the ONLY club on the beach in Rocky Point...Nikki Beach style lounge areas, music amplified by a state of the art sound system, flowing libations, and the sexiest people in town will make RBC the ulitmate in the Puerto Penasco club experiance.
Don't miss out on the opening Memorial Day Weekend...more details to come.
Tell only your sexiest friends...
xo,
MYN
CLUB LAYTEX - BUMAYE ULTRA CLUB - ROCKY POINT
Have you been wondering about it? Me too! I have the first official info from the promoter and very good friend of mine, DJ Ruy...Ok.. aqui va la primera informacion!! Here is the information!!
Por una noche Bumaye Ultra Club deja de ser Bumaye y se convierte en la 13va. edicion de Club Laytex, por primera vez en Mexico:
For one night only, Bumaye Ultra Club stops being Bumaye and transforms into the 13th edition of Club Laytex, but this time, for the first time in Mexico:
EL LUGAR (The place):- Open Bar- Go-go Dancers- UV Cannons- Fire Performance- Candymans- Laser Show- O2 Dancefloor Shoot!- Sexy Bartenders- Glowstick Party
La Musica: Presentacion estelar del duo #1 Dirty Electro & Clash de Mexico..."The Disco Villains"
A stellar presentation of the #1 Dirty Electro and Clash duo from Mexico..."The Disco Villains"
Open Acts:
J-Mar
Grizzly
Macho Mustacho
The Tony Show
Jhonny Vegas
Los Luchadores
EL COVER: Cover:
Pre-Venta $15usd (pre sale)
Puerta $25usd (at the door)
After Party Boat $10usd (OB)
LA FECHA The Date
Viernes 5 de Junio 2009 Friday June 5th
DRESS CODE: Pimp's & Hoe's
CUPO LIMITADO.... aprovecha la preventa y no te quedes fuera del evento mas kinky y electro de todos los tiempos.. The Club Laytex.
Limitied occupancy...take advantage of the presale and don't be left out of the kinkiest electro evento ever! CLUB LAYTEX...
Friday, May 8, 2009
MEXPATPOLLS - QUICKLY BECOMING AN MYN FAVE - EXPAT TALKS SWINE FLU NEWS
I wanted to find a way to demonstrate to myself and others the tone of the US media with respect to Mexico. I'm not doing anything majorly scientific here, just trying a few different Google searches to see what the results are. Let's see what happens when we Google "world health organization praises mexico" Ok, here's the sources of the first ten responses to that search;
Click here to find out the top ten searches on Google for different key words regarding the swine flu in Mexico
Click here to find out the top ten searches on Google for different key words regarding the swine flu in Mexico
ANITA FROM THE EXAMINER WRITES ANOTHER FANTASTIC ARTICLE - SWINE FLU - ROCKY POINT
A little tired of reading about swine flu or the H1N1? Your're not alone. Today, there are zero cases of H1N1 in Puerto Penasco ( Rocky Point) , Sonora Mexico and 131 cases in Arizona, and a total of 1639 in the United States.
Perhaps we ... Read more »
Perhaps we ... Read more »
THIRSTY PARROT ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
Say it chic: "Shed jool" it sounds more refined haha!
Anyway, Cathi just sent me an email with a smokin line up of preformances that you cannot miss:
MAY 23 AND 24 LA CULEBRA
JUNE 20 AND 21 TOMMY ROCKER
JULY 4 AND 5 TOMSON AND PARISH
AUGUST (DTBD) ROB MEHL
AUGUST 16 BRENT BURNS (TENTATIVE)
OCT, NOV AND DEC (DTBD) ALONZO
This will be the busiest bar in town - don't miss these and more specials (Ladies night Thursdays) happening at the Thirsty Parrot!
Anyway, Cathi just sent me an email with a smokin line up of preformances that you cannot miss:
MAY 23 AND 24 LA CULEBRA
JUNE 20 AND 21 TOMMY ROCKER
JULY 4 AND 5 TOMSON AND PARISH
AUGUST (DTBD) ROB MEHL
AUGUST 16 BRENT BURNS (TENTATIVE)
OCT, NOV AND DEC (DTBD) ALONZO
This will be the busiest bar in town - don't miss these and more specials (Ladies night Thursdays) happening at the Thirsty Parrot!
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.
Anais Nin
Anais Nin
Thursday, May 7, 2009
I YANKED THIS STRAIGHT FROM MEXPATPOLLS
I laughed totally out loud when I read this:
MFRA reports indicate that there are over 45 murders each day in the United States, and that approximately 1.5 million people are victims of violent crime each year. Although areas such as New Orleans, Chicago and New Jersey have much higher crime rates than other parts of the United States, we recommed you just avoid the place entirely. This has nothing whatsoever to do with the US media's frequent generic references to "violence in Mexico" which constantly recycle border crime statistics and apply them to travel advisories (especially during vacation seasons) for the entire country. Really, absolutely nothing to do with it. We swear.
http://www.mexpatpolls.blogspot.com/
MFRA reports indicate that there are over 45 murders each day in the United States, and that approximately 1.5 million people are victims of violent crime each year. Although areas such as New Orleans, Chicago and New Jersey have much higher crime rates than other parts of the United States, we recommed you just avoid the place entirely. This has nothing whatsoever to do with the US media's frequent generic references to "violence in Mexico" which constantly recycle border crime statistics and apply them to travel advisories (especially during vacation seasons) for the entire country. Really, absolutely nothing to do with it. We swear.
http://www.mexpatpolls.blogspot.com/
MEXICO POLLS
Hola from Puerto Vallarta
The link below is to a blog that will be attached to a site that is still in development and won't be searchable to the public until June 1st. I would like your help in getting some content established before then. Please take a few moments to fill out the poll questions on the right side of the screen. If you know of a foreign resident in Mexico, please send him or her the link as well, the more information we can gather the better.
www.mexpatpolls.blogspot.com
Also, anyone who would like to provide content to the full site after its June 1st launch, please send an article.
Gracias!
Todd
The link below is to a blog that will be attached to a site that is still in development and won't be searchable to the public until June 1st. I would like your help in getting some content established before then. Please take a few moments to fill out the poll questions on the right side of the screen. If you know of a foreign resident in Mexico, please send him or her the link as well, the more information we can gather the better.
www.mexpatpolls.blogspot.com
Also, anyone who would like to provide content to the full site after its June 1st launch, please send an article.
Gracias!
Todd
AMPI MIXER - SOMETHING DIFFERENT THIS TIME
Please visit www.rockypoint-mls.com to see some photos of the April 29th mixer at Las Palomas!
Click the PHOTOS tab at the bottom of the tab section
Click the PHOTOS tab at the bottom of the tab section
MYN WANTS TO THANK YOU. AND YOU. AND YOU!
I am humbeld by the fact that people have heard about MYN and ask me about it...people are coming to me for advers and promos like never before...this has become an awesome journey for me, and after 3 years, I finally get my own spot to promote - The Reef will be the only place to be in Rocky Point for the elite, the chic, and the sexy...
I only have you to thank, my dar reader, for making MYN what it is - you guys give me the reason to write! I thank you for always leaving me comments and for sending me pix and info - you guys are awesome...I am humbled also by the fact that 30,000 visits have been made to this page.
To think that I've not even gotten business cards printed, either...wow. All my traffic has been by word of mouth, and I guess I'm doing well because I've link up with the following powerhouse websites:
Plus 2 more that I can't release just yet - stay tuned for them...pass my link along www.mynparty.blogspot.com, and if you ever have anything you wanna get out there on the wire, any questions, comments, whatever, email me: mynparty@yahoo.com.mx
MYN AND ANOTHER POWERHOUSE MERGER - PUERTO PENASCO NOW
Guys if you are planning a trip to your favorite beach or you know someone planning to come down south of the border please visit www.puertopenasconow.com where you will find EVERYTHING about us, what to do, where to go, where to shop, news, EVERTHING.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
SWINE FLU POLL
Vote on my poll on the right hand side about the swine flu in Rocky Point!
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Leave me a comment on this post or drop me a line: mynparty@yahoo.com.mx to give your opinion!
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Leave me a comment on this post or drop me a line: mynparty@yahoo.com.mx to give your opinion!
MORE ON THE SWINFE FLU IN MEXICO AND PARTICULARLY ROCKY POINT
Tracking the progress of H1N1 swine flu This map and the data behind it were compiled by Dr. Henry Niman, a biomedical researcher in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, using technology provided by Rhiza Labs and Google. The map was compiled using data from official sources, news reports and user-contributions.Rhiza's web-based mapping product, Insight, is helping Dr. Niman get official and unofficial data into the tracking system faster while giving researchers and the public many options for viewing the data in a useful and understandable way. If you would like more information about how your organization can provide dynamic data visualization and analysis tools like this, please contact Josh Knauer at 412-488-0600
MYN says:
PS-The swine flu or H1 whatever it is is the FLU, not a flesh eating bacteria.
Thanks Bill Barvitski!
POST #1718 A DIRECT QUOTE FROM MARK MULLIGAN
"...And folks, please, don't let this swine flu thing keep you from coming down to San Carlos for any reason whatsoever....it's as far from us (in Mexico City) as New York City is from you. In fact, there's a greater risk of me catching it in Phoenix then there is of you catching it here. AND, I guarantee you will not be dragged out of your car by your hair by a drug trafficker and executed, like the anchorman on CNN wants to scare you into believing. I'm still waiting anxiously for the president of Mexico to stand behind a podium with a straight face and issue a "travel warning", alerting citizens not to travel to the U.S. because reportedly there was a carjacking in Cleveland yesterday. Ridiculous? EXACTLY. See you on the beach!..."
WHILE YOU'RE POLLING...
Check out the series on http://www.mexpatpolls.blogspot.com/ and give your input!
These will only be available until June 1st - please vote vote vote and pass on this link. You will be helping MYN and other expats that have banded together to write an article based on FACTS and real statistics, so do it for MYN!
These will only be available until June 1st - please vote vote vote and pass on this link. You will be helping MYN and other expats that have banded together to write an article based on FACTS and real statistics, so do it for MYN!
QUOTE OF THE DAY
When you where a child, you were subtly made to feel guilty and unworthy as a way to limit and control you. It is not that your parents set out to do that. It was probably what they had learned from their parents and they were simply passing on to you what they had learned. It is passed down from generation to generation until some one protests enough to wake themselves up. To overcome these feelings of guilt and unworthiness, you must bring them into the full light of consciousness. Every time that guilt arises, just be aware of it. Witness it. Express it. But do not believe in it. It is not the truth.
The Daily Guru
The Daily Guru
LADIES NIGHT AT THE THIRSTY PARROT - THURSDAYS
Every Thursday night at the Thirsty Parrot - ladies drink FREE from 6-9pm!
CONSIGN AND DESIGN CELEBRATION OF SPECIALNESS
Mothers Day at Consign and Design means a Celebration of Specialness, with special prices throughout the store and a fashion show for all the special ladies!
Sale prices all day, gift certificates available, happy hr. @ 6ish, fashion show @ 7ish. Don't be left out of this "Celebration of Specialness" Thurs. Evening the 7th of May. Bring your Special friends...
See you soon, Jill & Bobbi
Sale prices all day, gift certificates available, happy hr. @ 6ish, fashion show @ 7ish. Don't be left out of this "Celebration of Specialness" Thurs. Evening the 7th of May. Bring your Special friends...
See you soon, Jill & Bobbi
AZ REPUBLIC POLL - FROM BILL BARVITSKI
Please scroll down to the bottom right side. you will see a Palapa saying "let us know your opinion"......
This would be great for all RP people to fill out.
BB
This would be great for all RP people to fill out.
BB
Please help us out!
http://www.azcentral.com/
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
MAY EVENTS IN ROCKY POINT
May 5th – Mexico National Holiday celebrating the defeat of the French at Puebla in 1862. Party at Hacienda de Las Fuentas
May 10th – Mother’s Day – Mexico – begins in the wee hours with songs to Mothers
May 9th – Cholla Bay – JJ’s Cantina – Chili Cook off
May 23rd – 25th – Memorial Day celebration
May 30th – Softball tourney
May 10th – Mother’s Day – Mexico – begins in the wee hours with songs to Mothers
May 9th – Cholla Bay – JJ’s Cantina – Chili Cook off
May 23rd – 25th – Memorial Day celebration
May 30th – Softball tourney
MYN'S PIC OF THE DAY
I snagged this pic directly from Penasco Luxury Rentals! Check it out by following this link: http://www.penascoluxuryrentals.com
WHAT ANITA HAS TO SAY ABOUT SWINE FLU IN ROCKY POINT
"...Just returning from a weekend at the beach in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, I have been asked several times, if I was concerned about catching “Swine Flu”. In the majority of most headlines and news report over the last several days, the two words are always together, Swine Flu and Mexico. Not a word of alarm or news reporting Swine Flu in Puerto Penasco..."
Click here to see the full article on Examiner.com!
Click here to see the full article on Examiner.com!
ROCKY POINT RENEWATHON BY THE SEA MAY 6-9, 2009
RENEWATHON SCHEDULE
Wednesday, May 6th
9am-11:45am Fair Housing
1:00pm-4:00pm General - Mexican Investments
Thursday, May 7th
9am-11:45am Disclosures - Residential Env. Reporting
1:00pm-4:00pm Agency Relationships
Friday, May 8th
9am-11:45am Contract Law Today
1:00pm-4:00pm General - Real Estate Finance
Saturday, May 9th
9am-11:45am Commissioner’s Standards - Today’s Rules
1:00pm-4:00pm Real Estate Legal Issues - Risk Management For Agents
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
$159 if Paid by April 15th (Postmarked)
$199 for walk-ins (cash and/or check)
$45 per individual class
MAIL CHECKS TO:
C. David McVay
3412 E. Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Go online to use Visa/MasterCard/Discover
Phone: (602) 749-2098
Email: mcvayschool@hotmail.com
No Refunds: Any classes missed will be accredited in Arizona for 1 year.
NEW CLASS LOCATION
Penasco Del Sol Hotel (Formerly Plaza Las Glorias)
For Accommodation Reservations Call: 1-800-259-6976
Discount Code:mcvay
Border Crossing: See Homeland SecurityWebsite: http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingborders/
Find us online:
WWW.CDAVIDMCVAYSCHOOL.COM
24 HOURS - ONLINE RENEWAL
Wednesday, May 6th
9am-11:45am Fair Housing
1:00pm-4:00pm General - Mexican Investments
Thursday, May 7th
9am-11:45am Disclosures - Residential Env. Reporting
1:00pm-4:00pm Agency Relationships
Friday, May 8th
9am-11:45am Contract Law Today
1:00pm-4:00pm General - Real Estate Finance
Saturday, May 9th
9am-11:45am Commissioner’s Standards - Today’s Rules
1:00pm-4:00pm Real Estate Legal Issues - Risk Management For Agents
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
$159 if Paid by April 15th (Postmarked)
$199 for walk-ins (cash and/or check)
$45 per individual class
MAIL CHECKS TO:
C. David McVay
3412 E. Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Go online to use Visa/MasterCard/Discover
Phone: (602) 749-2098
Email: mcvayschool@hotmail.com
No Refunds: Any classes missed will be accredited in Arizona for 1 year.
NEW CLASS LOCATION
Penasco Del Sol Hotel (Formerly Plaza Las Glorias)
For Accommodation Reservations Call: 1-800-259-6976
Discount Code:mcvay
Border Crossing: See Homeland SecurityWebsite: http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingborders/
Find us online:
WWW.CDAVIDMCVAYSCHOOL.COM
24 HOURS - ONLINE RENEWAL
AVON STORE IN ROCKY POINT
New brochures are available at the AVON store. Visit us at our new location at Latitude 31, on the hill just as you enter Old Port. There's a great selection of products in stock or order from the brochure and we'll have it for you in just a week.
Our hours are Fri-Sat 10:00-5:00 and Sun 10:00-2:00. But if you happen to come by when where not there, Mike will be happy to let you in. You can also visit my website and shop the brochure online. www.youravon.com/kitanderson (select "personal deliver")
We always have some great specials! Like "Naturals Body Sprays, Body Wash, and Lotions-all 3 for $9.99. And flip flops-all colors and sizes only $4.00 each.
Our hours are Fri-Sat 10:00-5:00 and Sun 10:00-2:00. But if you happen to come by when where not there, Mike will be happy to let you in. You can also visit my website and shop the brochure online. www.youravon.com/kitanderson (select "personal deliver")
We always have some great specials! Like "Naturals Body Sprays, Body Wash, and Lotions-all 3 for $9.99. And flip flops-all colors and sizes only $4.00 each.
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE SHIPS TO ROCKY POINT
April 1, 2009 -- The Holland America shipping company revealed that in three years, with the construction of a Cruise Ship Home Port, Puerto Penasco will be taking another step to become a world-class tourist destination.
Holland America is planning to have one cruise ship a week on the Sea of Cortez route as of 2011, stated Simon Douwes, Planning and Scheduling Director, who recently confirmed that at the latest in three years, Puerto Penasco will become the site for the arrival and departure of cruise ships.Plans are to make between 50 and 60 trips in the “World's Aquarium”, departing from Puerto Penasco to Guaymas, Loreto, La Paz and Topolobampo, and then, returning to the port of departure.
He stated that the Sea of Cortez route is excellent for the company, because in only seven days they can go to six Mexican ports, which will provide a myriad of attractions.
Get the full meal deal from their website!
Thanks to Bill Barvitski for sending me this article
Holland America is planning to have one cruise ship a week on the Sea of Cortez route as of 2011, stated Simon Douwes, Planning and Scheduling Director, who recently confirmed that at the latest in three years, Puerto Penasco will become the site for the arrival and departure of cruise ships.Plans are to make between 50 and 60 trips in the “World's Aquarium”, departing from Puerto Penasco to Guaymas, Loreto, La Paz and Topolobampo, and then, returning to the port of departure.
He stated that the Sea of Cortez route is excellent for the company, because in only seven days they can go to six Mexican ports, which will provide a myriad of attractions.
Get the full meal deal from their website!
Thanks to Bill Barvitski for sending me this article
TONIGHT AT PORTOFINO - BOHEMIAN NIGHT
Tuesday night is Bohemian night at Portofino! They have a special menu with a special price and a rockin group for entertainment! I might just pop over for a glass of wine...
C'MON AZ CENTRAL - CUT US SOME SLACK! MYN REBUTTAL
Most of the time AZ Central is pretty good on delivering positive info about Mexico - Puerto Penasco in specific, but there are just some points in their latest article, "Recession, flu hit businesses in Puerto Penasco" that I just need to get out there...(if you are in total agreement with this article, please don't read any further b/c I'm about to pick it apart piece by piece)
Among the hardest-hit communities is the coastal getaway of Rocky Point, the city 215 miles south of Phoenix that has been transformed from tourist mecca to virtual ghost town.
I'm not sure when they were here to write this article (maybe mid week?) but last weekend there were people down here - I now live on the Malecon in the Old Port, and there was plenty of hustle n bustle this weekend. The whole town was abuzz because we were pleasantly surprised that there WERE people in town.
Arturo Rodriguez Rico is president of CANACO, the chamber of commerce in Rocky Point, the city in Sonora, Mexico, also known as Puerto Peñasco.
This one is nit picky, but get it right: the city's name is Puerto Peñasco, and it's "aka" Rocky Point.
Then, on Sunday night, major drug-cartel mayhem struck for the first time, with four people killed in the heart of the community.
Three people died. One survived. Thanks for adding that IS the first time this has happened!
Police tape flutters in the breeze at Rocky Point's main intersection, where machine-gun fire riddled a Ford Fusion. Some bullets slammed into a nearby bank. Others struck the victims: two men and two women, all outsiders from Caborca and Sinaloa.
Again, thanks for mentioning they were outsiders, but there is no tape fluttering and the bank's windows have been replaced. The imagery here makes it seem like South Central LA.
Back in Rocky Point, streets are quiet. Vendors outnumber tourists 10 to 1. Restaurant workers - in protective masks - stand on sidewalks hoping for customers. With schools closed, children play tag near their parents' shops.
Again, what day were they here to see the streets and did they count every vendor and every tourist in town to come up with that ratio? Restaurant workers NORMALLY wear protective masks for sanitary purposes. There are few people that I've seen in town wearing face masks on a regular basis.
I do appriciate the slight positive up turn in regards to tourists being happy to have Penasco to themselves. Despite the postive nuances, there are just some points in this article that are not toally correct. I guess if this report would have been taken on a Friday or Saturday afternoon, it would have been different.
What are YOUR thoughts? Leave your comments below, or email me: mynparty@yahoo.com.mx and let your voice be heard!
Among the hardest-hit communities is the coastal getaway of Rocky Point, the city 215 miles south of Phoenix that has been transformed from tourist mecca to virtual ghost town.
I'm not sure when they were here to write this article (maybe mid week?) but last weekend there were people down here - I now live on the Malecon in the Old Port, and there was plenty of hustle n bustle this weekend. The whole town was abuzz because we were pleasantly surprised that there WERE people in town.
Arturo Rodriguez Rico is president of CANACO, the chamber of commerce in Rocky Point, the city in Sonora, Mexico, also known as Puerto Peñasco.
This one is nit picky, but get it right: the city's name is Puerto Peñasco, and it's "aka" Rocky Point.
Then, on Sunday night, major drug-cartel mayhem struck for the first time, with four people killed in the heart of the community.
Three people died. One survived. Thanks for adding that IS the first time this has happened!
Police tape flutters in the breeze at Rocky Point's main intersection, where machine-gun fire riddled a Ford Fusion. Some bullets slammed into a nearby bank. Others struck the victims: two men and two women, all outsiders from Caborca and Sinaloa.
Again, thanks for mentioning they were outsiders, but there is no tape fluttering and the bank's windows have been replaced. The imagery here makes it seem like South Central LA.
Back in Rocky Point, streets are quiet. Vendors outnumber tourists 10 to 1. Restaurant workers - in protective masks - stand on sidewalks hoping for customers. With schools closed, children play tag near their parents' shops.
Again, what day were they here to see the streets and did they count every vendor and every tourist in town to come up with that ratio? Restaurant workers NORMALLY wear protective masks for sanitary purposes. There are few people that I've seen in town wearing face masks on a regular basis.
I do appriciate the slight positive up turn in regards to tourists being happy to have Penasco to themselves. Despite the postive nuances, there are just some points in this article that are not toally correct. I guess if this report would have been taken on a Friday or Saturday afternoon, it would have been different.
What are YOUR thoughts? Leave your comments below, or email me: mynparty@yahoo.com.mx and let your voice be heard!
Monday, May 4, 2009
LONG TERM RENTAL IN ROCKY POINT
"Casa de Penasco" apartments in Mirador
These are 1 bd units..fully furnished AMERICAN STYLE...FREE HBO/Satellite TV, H/S wireless internet, Washer & Dryer, even a place to wash your car...etc...normally rent for $550 per month......and now I would like to help everyone out by lowering rent to $350 per month...we had a cancellation and need a tenant.
Drop me a line: mynparty@yahoo.com.mx
These are 1 bd units..fully furnished AMERICAN STYLE...FREE HBO/Satellite TV, H/S wireless internet, Washer & Dryer, even a place to wash your car...etc...normally rent for $550 per month......and now I would like to help everyone out by lowering rent to $350 per month...we had a cancellation and need a tenant.
Drop me a line: mynparty@yahoo.com.mx
MYN'S BLACK PANTHER FOR SALE
My car is for sale - a 1992 black honda civic, 4 door automatic. The engine is in decent condition - needs tune up oil change, etc, but runs well!
There are several cosmetic defects, missing emblems, driver's side mirror, hubcap...
Email me for more info: mynparty@yahoo.com.mx
Bidding starts at $1200...
There are several cosmetic defects, missing emblems, driver's side mirror, hubcap...
Email me for more info: mynparty@yahoo.com.mx
Bidding starts at $1200...
ROCKY POINT DRUG WARS, ROCKY POINT SWINE FLU, IS ROCKY POINT SAFE?!
Check out the results just after 5 days of me posting the poll question: Is Rocky Point safe?
A large number know that RP is one of the safest places to be...there are minimal random acts of violence and NO swine flu in the whole state of Sonora.
Keep voting! Let's comment on this post and tell us WHY Rocky Point is safe! Let's start a dialouge to let people know just WHY our haven is safe...
A large number know that RP is one of the safest places to be...there are minimal random acts of violence and NO swine flu in the whole state of Sonora.
Keep voting! Let's comment on this post and tell us WHY Rocky Point is safe! Let's start a dialouge to let people know just WHY our haven is safe...
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ROCKY POINT WEATHER
It's getting warm outside...perfect beach days are straight ahead!
Check out the Rocky Point weather report for the next few days...
Check out the Rocky Point weather report for the next few days...
Sunday, May 3, 2009
GIUSEPPI'S ALL YOU CAN EAT SOUP AND SALAD BAR SOUPS OF THE DAY
Chef Mickey’s soups for this week on the SOUP AND SALAD BAR are:
Monday: Cauliflower and Cheese Chowder
Tuesday: Cream of Asparagus
Wednesday: Tomato Basil
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: Lentil
Remember there is always Chicken Noodle Soup!
Comment on this post or email me for the PDF version of the new lunch menu!
Monday: Cauliflower and Cheese Chowder
Tuesday: Cream of Asparagus
Wednesday: Tomato Basil
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: Lentil
Remember there is always Chicken Noodle Soup!
Comment on this post or email me for the PDF version of the new lunch menu!
LA CULEBRA AT THE THIRSTY PARROT
This afternoon from 1-4pm don't miss La Culebra at the Thirsty Parrot - chill out and listen to the smooth jazz and latin flavor rhythms while enjoying libations poured by Rocky Point's #1 voted bartender by Mexico Living Magazine!
MYN - ROCKY POINT NIGHT LIFE NEWS
Wow - have I got something up my sleeve for you!
Last night I partied with Rocky Point's own celebrity, Denise Brown, and as we were chatting over dinner at Capone's, she let me in on a little secret of hers...
She has now taken over and is setting up THE REEF for somthing truely unique. Something Rocky Point oh so desparately needs - a true blue, decked out, glamorous BEACH CLUB. Styled like Nikki Beach, THE REEF will be the hottest place to be in town - stay tuned for more info on this exciting new club concept!
And finally I get the exclusive rights as THE promoter...I've wanted my own spot for so long, and not only do I get a club, I get something brand new and totally different! I'm going to run with it - don't miss any of the action - stay tuned for more!
Last night I partied with Rocky Point's own celebrity, Denise Brown, and as we were chatting over dinner at Capone's, she let me in on a little secret of hers...
She has now taken over and is setting up THE REEF for somthing truely unique. Something Rocky Point oh so desparately needs - a true blue, decked out, glamorous BEACH CLUB. Styled like Nikki Beach, THE REEF will be the hottest place to be in town - stay tuned for more info on this exciting new club concept!
And finally I get the exclusive rights as THE promoter...I've wanted my own spot for so long, and not only do I get a club, I get something brand new and totally different! I'm going to run with it - don't miss any of the action - stay tuned for more!
Saturday, May 2, 2009
A NOTE FROM JILL - CONSIGN AND DESIGN
Mothers Day at Consign and Design means a Celebration of Specialness, with special prices throughout the store and a fashion show for all the special ladies!!!!
Sale prices all day, gift certificates available, happy hr. @ 6ish, fashion show @ 7ish. Don't be left out of this "Celebration of Specialness" Thurs. Evening the 7th of May. Bring your Special friends...
See you soon, Jill & Bobbi
Sale prices all day, gift certificates available, happy hr. @ 6ish, fashion show @ 7ish. Don't be left out of this "Celebration of Specialness" Thurs. Evening the 7th of May. Bring your Special friends...
See you soon, Jill & Bobbi
LA CULEBRA AT THE THIRSTY PARROT
Don't miss La Culebra at the Thirsty Parrot every Sunday from 1-4pm and on Monday evenings, industry night from 7-10pm!
THIRSTY PARROT FIGHT NIGHT
Don't miss it - this afternoon! I'll be there front n center!After what happened to me Thursday night, you'd think that I wouldn't want to be involved in any fights, but well...it's televised, so I'll be ok.
MYN'S TAKE ON THIS SWINE FLU THING
I don't think it fair to voice my exact opinion on this whole flu garbage (I might lose readership), so I'll try to remain neutral. "If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all" Well, okay...
Las Palomas just sent out an email to all its owners about the swine flu, and I copied and pasted the important parts:
We know that you, as well as your guests, are concerned about the outbreak of Swine Influenza - now being called Influenza H1N1 - in Mexico and other countries. It is important to point out that up until today here in Puerto Peñasco, and in all of the state of Sonora for that matter, there have been NO reported cases of this disease.
Here are some common sense tips to stay well:
Las Palomas just sent out an email to all its owners about the swine flu, and I copied and pasted the important parts:
We know that you, as well as your guests, are concerned about the outbreak of Swine Influenza - now being called Influenza H1N1 - in Mexico and other countries. It is important to point out that up until today here in Puerto Peñasco, and in all of the state of Sonora for that matter, there have been NO reported cases of this disease.
Here are some common sense tips to stay well:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
- Alcohol based hand cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
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