Rosarito Spanish Study Group–new location

 

Two-bedroom home on the northwest Baja California Pacific coast

Beautiful ocean views of las Islas Coronados from two seaside terraces. It is one of the reasons we live here.

1 ½ baths, fully furnished, washer and dryer

Easy beach access
$650/month with minimum six month lease

Located in the coastal colonia of San Antonio del Mar, Carretera Escénica Tijuana/Ensenada HWY 1D, kilometer 19.5, just south of the Real del Mar bridge.*

This home is located 30/40 minutes from the Tijuana / San Ysidro International border crossing and a few minutes away from Playas de Rosarito, to the south.

Contact Gerry: artandgerry@yahoo.com.mx

*The Real Del Mar Championship Golf Course is just across the highway from San Antonio

Another Rosarito Spanish Study Group Change

Day and Time:

• Starting Monday, April 9, 2012

• Advanced class - 11:30 A.M.

• Intermediate class - 12:30 P.M.   

• Beginning class - 1:30 P.M.

Cost:

• As per agreement with la Profesora

• I do not stipulate to anyone the cost, or tuition, for any of her classes.  If pressed for a figure, I merely comment that her fees are reasonable, and they are none of my business.  When she is not available for a class, the members of the Study Group are encouraged to conduct reviews with each other which costs nothing.

• During my discussion with the manager of restaurante Puesta del Sol on Monday, he indicated that the members of the Study Group are expected to purchase drinks while they occupy table space.  Tipping the waiter is helpful to all concerned.

• Your study guide, which is required for the Beginning and Intermediate sessions, costs about $12.00 to print.

New Location:

• Restaurante Puesta del Sol, which is located at Hotel Pueblito Inn, Blvd. Benito Juárez No. 286, Playas de Rosarito B.C., cp 22710, (On the east side of the boulevard, three buildings north of the yellow "Elektra" store, which is located at the corner of Calle Tijuana & Blvd. Benito Juárez).

Tel: (661)612.2516/2667, Lada (Larga Distancia) 01800.027.5196. International (Dialing from a U.S. phone exchange): 1(888)203.8368.

• Directions over the phone may be obtained from Lorenzo, the restaurant manager, by dialing the hotel and asking to be connected to him (x705).

Notes:

*I intend to convene review sessions for the Study Group at Restaurante Puesta del Sol on Monday 2 April, from 11:30 - 02:00.  Please inform any students/or prospective students with whom you are in contact.

*I was recently asked if there was a "starting point" for a beginning student to attend class; the answer is yes.  Your starting point is that moment in time you decide to participate in the Study Group.  To begin, you must agree to participate in a module of six progressive sessions.  You need to have the "ganas" and flexibility to learn both forms of the Spanish you encounter here in Baja California.  I call these language forms "educated Spanish" and "survival Spanish."

*Much of the "survival Spanish" we learn is not found in books, but can be very helpful to a non-native speaker.

*Bring a Spanish or English/Spanish dictionary.  Feel free to refer to it often.

*Bring a writing instrument, a notebook, and index cards.

Saludos a todos,

Pat  

Information concerning a local worker from:
Richard Nicholas (Email address: rnicholas2000 at earthlink dot net)

Dated: Mar 26, 2012

"I have an employee that has been helping me build my home for 2+ years. I am completing the work and do not need him full time any longer...but would like to keep him for a couple of days per week for maintenance.  I'm looking for a few neighbors who might want to regularly employ him for a day or two each week or month."

His name is Salvadore.  He'a about 30ish, clean cut.....and very honest (he reads the Bible during lunch hour and breaks). He's a really good guy with two small kids at home and he needs to work.  He can basically do anything: fine wood work, plumbing, electrical, plaster, paint, tile work....you name it.  Very careful,thoughtful and precise work.  Always on time.  I pay him 55 pesos an hour and he is worth every penny.  If anyone is interested, please ask them to contact me directly by e-mail or at 858-395-4114 ..."

"He lives on the north side of Rosarito. He doesn't always have access to a car but gets to and from by thumb, friends and bus.  He's always on time ..."

The Rosarito Spanish Study group has moved its meeting location and hour

• Location - La Cazuela Del Mole. Dirección: Blvd. Benito Juárez 103, Zona Centro (011)(52)(661) 612 2910.

• Time: Monday, March 5, 2012 @ 11:30 A.M.

GOSSIP, LIES & HALF-TRUTHS

Our community is a giving one, and people really do care about each other – that is why I love living in Baja…however…

Many people, such as Baja elected officials, Baja business representatives, and citizens - both national and expat - have made a considerable effort to stop the media from regurgitating negative news stories.  It has been working, and the Union Tribune for one has made considerable changes in this regard.

In the space of a few misplaced words, all this work can quickly become undone.

Recently I was told a gruesome (partly true) story about an incident that happened nine months ago, being purported to have taken place a couple of weeks ago.  The culprits in this case were not the media, but rather a few individuals who take some sort of perverse delight at being “in the know”.  Checking out a story for authenticity is apparently not an option for some.

This sort of thing counteracts everything many Baja supporters have been working for these past few years.  These kinds of stories, because they are coming from locals, don’t help, but rather tend to give them legitimacy.

This is not an isolated case.  Rumors are always rampant in a unique community such as ours.  Some are very hurtful half-truths, some are outright lies, and some are just titillating stories repeated for their shock value.

Please stop and think of the harm you may be causing before passing on rumors, whether it be specifics about your friends and neighbors, or just plain old everyday general gossip.  No gossip is ever harmless.  It always hurts someone, and in some cases is just plain mean spirited.

I have been criticized by some for publishing the Reagan quote “Trust, but Verify” in my newsletter, which has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with being responsible for your words.  I have exchanged it for the Jewish Proverb “What you don't see with your eyes, don't witness with your mouth”, but they both essentially say the same thing.

Anne Hines, Editor

Rosarito Town Crier

Sister Clare's anniversary
Wednesday, June 8, marked Sister Clare Manhart's sixtieth anniversary with the religious order of Sisters of Mercy (Omaha). She came out of retirement to oversee operations at the convent school in Colonia Mazatlán, Municipio Rosarito, when Sister Ruth became disabled. A luncheon in her honor was held at the Rosarito Beach Hotel.

We love you sister Clare!