Alamos, make this New Year's Eve Really Special. Dinner at Charisma!
A Retro Evening with Great Sounds of the 40's & 50's. You know, Frank, Dino,
Sammy, Tony, Elvis, Sandra, Connie.  All the Great One's!

Rich New England Oyster Stew

Thai Coconut Blue Ocean Shrimp with a Sweet and Sour Sauce

Retro Wedge Salad with Ritz-Carlton Roquefort Dressing, Shaved Red Onion, and
Crumbled House-Smoked Bacon. Yum!

Tuscan Style Roasted Loin of Pork "Arista alla Porchetta" Butterflied and
Stuffed with Sauté Fresh Fennel, Onion, Toasted Fennel Seeds, Ground Pork,
Ground Bacon, and Toasted Pine Nuts. Served with Oven Roasted Potatoes with
Fresh Rosemary and Thyme.

Pancetta Wrapped Asparagus, Grilled and served with a Citronette Dressing and
Lemon Zest

For Fish Lovers, Thai Rice Paper Salmon with a Fresh Mango and Pineapple Salsa,
over Saffron Jasmine Rice, and Sauteed Vegetables.

Suzanne's Surprise New Year's Dessert

$26.00 per person iva included

For Reservations 428-0010 or 428-0968

Charisma will be open Saturday the 26th, Monday 28th thru to
New Year's Eve. Don't forget Sherry Hale on the Piano Fridays and Saturdays.
Charisma will be closed Christmas Eve, but do join us for a Very Special
Christmas Eve at Casa de los Tesoros.

Suzanne & Joseph

Dear Lisa,

Thank you for your wonderful letter. I agree with you, and I would like to add
some observations which I believe will help our fellow Americans to enjoy Alamos
much more.

1) Mexicans are hot-blooded. Without their noisy weekends they would
become rebels without a cause, and might even turn this place into a
hell-hole of violence. Their "fiestas" remove all the frustration of
poverty and other oppressions out of their system. Thank God for this
escape valve!

2) There are several methods for reducing noise in the house: white noise
machines; sound-preventing earphones (although some are very expensive, I
imagine they work real well to filter out all noise); cork-lined walls, or lined
with flat egg cartons; sleeping downstairs (never upstairs where music is not
blocked by walls).

3) I have a very special letter I keep in my files to recopy and hand to
particularly noisy neighbors. This letter is composed in the sweetest of terms,
and actually has gained new friends who respect you more for having had the
confidence to communicate your painful situation. (It's *my*problem, not
theirs.) This is the opposite of showing up at their doorsteps with an angry
face and hurtful language. I can share this letter with anyone who would like to
use it; just change the signature and other particulars that individualize the
main thrust of the letter. I have used
this letter about three times over the thirty-two years I've lived here, and the
neighborhood has become much quieter and voluntarily on their part, not "a
regañadientes".

4) The ultimate solution — be like Sofia Loren in the piazza in Rome: go down
there and dance with them. Because, as St. John of the Cross so wisely said: "Do
not adapt yourself to your cross; rather, adapt your cross to yourself."

Fr. Carpenter

I'm posting this notice for Patricia Hamilton, who published my TO
MAKE THE HOUSE COMPLETE, and now is coming, as my friend, to see
Alamos for herself.

"Patricia Hamilton, award-winning author and owner of Park Place
Publications since 1982, will be in Alamos Feb 3 until 25, 2010, and
will promote her book-publishing services to authors who wish to self-
publish. Contact her through her web site at
www.parkplacepublications.com for free consultation while she is
staying in Alamos. View a Cannery Row Author Series special and an
overview of her services at livenetworks.tv."

Patricia Hamilton
PARK PLACE PUBLICATIONS
"Creative and Dependable Book Publishing Services Since 1982"
P O Box 829
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
831 649 6640

Donna Love

Donna Rankin Love, Author
Tell Me a Story - life, told one tale at a time
To Make the House Complete - remodeling four houses and a life
www.donnarankinlove.vpweb.com






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I agree that too often gringos tend to forget that we are guests in Mexico. Ear
plugs are very inexpensive. Loud noises emanating from several different sources
at competing levels are a part of life in Mexico. We just had a good example on
the Plaza during the recent festival: the carnival going full blast, competing
with the microphone on stage in front of the church.

As a Mexican friend of mine said to a noise complainer several years ago: "We
are NOT Green Valley - we are Mexico!"

And if the noise offends you, you had better get out those ear plugs, because as
another Mexican friend of mine says, "No true Mexican goes to bed on Christmas
Eve."

Marry Christmas in Mexico!

Jim Toevs

Does anyone know who sells electronic shower heaters around here? If possible,
the brand name that has been recommended is Lorenzetti. But any info on this
would be helpful.

Gracias,

on behalf of Captain Jack Selfors

Thank you Lisa, I absolutely agree with you. I just consider it "free
music".

Ted



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From: alamosnews@yahoogroups.com [mailto:alamosnews@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Lisa
Sent: 12/18/2009 8:20 AM
To: alamosnews@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [alamosnews] Excessive noise in middle of the night

Dear fellow non-Mexican Residents of Alamos,

I finally have a strong enough opinion to voice it here.

We come to this country to live for various reasons: 1)to live on a fixed
income more comfortably than elsewhere 2)to enjoy warmer weather than places
further north and 3)to enhance our lives by immersing ourselves in a
different culture ... just to name a few.

I, for one, believe that we are guests in this country and "when in Rome".
So if Mexicans tend to stay up later than other cultures, and enjoy their
music loud, who are we, as guests here, to say they should change their
behavior to accommodate "us"? Yes, we are tax paying residents ... big deal,
the low property taxes are one of the reasons we like to live here.

I am married to a Mexican man and I hear the inside scoop from many Mexicans
who think that we non-Mexicans really have no right to tell them how they
"should" live, here in their own country and hometown.
I agree.

So please, when you meet with the Police Chief regarding things that bother
you about living here in Alamos, consider putting yourself in their shoes
and respecting the traditions of their culture.

Thanks for letting me have my say.

Peace,

Lisa

--- In alamosnews@yahoogro <mailto:alamosnews%40yahoogroups.com> ups.com,
"jrubloff" <jrubloff@...> wrote:
>
> Please join Alamos Chief of Police Eduardo Gil
>
> WHEN: Monday, December 21, 2PM
>
> WHERE: The Plaza
>
> WHY: to discuss all of your concerns regarding grafitti, excessive noise
in the middle of the night,etc.
>
> Jenifer and Terry
>





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Depart Plaza 0800. Ride to La Aduana via Minas Nuevas. Return by the arroyo,
through El Tezal, Nueva Creation and back to Alamos. Roughly 25k, 1 1/2 hours.
Easy pace, everyone welcome. Hope you can join us.





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Does anyone know of a small place for sale, under  one hundred thousand
dollars, near me on Morelos - or somewhere  near?

DM


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Dear fellow non-Mexican Residents of Alamos,

I finally have a strong enough opinion to voice it here.

We come to this country to live for various reasons: 1)to live on a fixed income
more comfortably than elsewhere 2)to enjoy warmer weather than places further
north and 3)to enhance our lives by immersing ourselves in a different culture
... just to name a few.

I, for one, believe that we are guests in this country and "when in Rome". So if
Mexicans tend to stay up later than other cultures, and  enjoy their music loud,
who are we, as guests here, to say they should change their behavior to
accommodate "us"? Yes, we are tax paying residents ... big deal, the low
property taxes are one of the reasons we like to live here.

I am married to a Mexican man and I hear the inside scoop from many Mexicans who
think that we non-Mexicans really have no right to tell them how they "should"
live, here in their own country and hometown.
I agree.

So please, when you meet with the Police Chief regarding things that bother you
about living here in Alamos, consider putting yourself in their shoes and
respecting the traditions of their culture.

Thanks for letting me have my say.

Peace,

Lisa


--- In alamosnews@yahoogroups.com, "jrubloff" <jrubloff@...> wrote:
>
> Please join Alamos Chief of Police Eduardo Gil
>
> WHEN: Monday, December 21, 2PM
>
> WHERE: The Plaza
>
> WHY: to discuss all of your concerns regarding grafitti, excessive noise in
the middle of the night,etc.
>
> Jenifer and Terry
>

Hi All:

Just returned from a short visit to Phoenix. Picked up mail in Nogales. I have
mail for the following 18 friends:

Ron Granich, Tony Veestra, Ellen Price, Nancy Edwards, Annabelle Herbert, Squire
Jones, Lynne Wiedman, Grabovac/Molyneaux, Betsy Maier, Bengta Wolsing, Richard
Schain, Melanie Dreisbach, Linda Barondes, James Toeves, Gerald Roslee, Adrian
Garcia, Alex Rosenstock, and Peter Creighton.

If you don't know where I live call at 428-0286.

Rod/Joan Enders

This Saturday we won't have our usual bird walk. We are preparing everything to
be ready for the Christmas Bird Count this Sunday.

If someone wants to join us this Sunday, this is the time raise the hand and say
I.

We hope see you next year, we will have our first walk by January the 9th.

Merry Christmas and the best of the best for 2010.

Alas de Alamos
Armando, Gaby, Mario, Alejandro, Felix, Ivan, Mingo and Rafael

Ecologo Rafael Angel Arenas Wong
PRONATURA Noroeste A.C.
Edificio Terracota, Alamos Sonora
4280004

ecoraw@...
ecoraw@...

Encuentra las mejores recetas en Yahoo! Cocina.
http://mx.mujer.yahoo.com/cocina/

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Holiday Inn (1942)

Next to "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Miracle on 34th Street", "Holiday Inn" is
one of my all time favorites. It's seldom seen in its complete form so this will
be an extra special showing.

The movie is based on an idea by Irving Berlin. A country inn opens only on the
major holidays each year. Of course, Mr. Berlin had written a song for each of
those days. Crosby and Astaire sing and dance their way through the year
including the introduction of Bing's signature "White Christmas".

This uncut version includes the controversial "Lincoln's Birthday" number as
well as a patriotic reminder that this was filmed in the early days of WWII.

The movie is all very funny, sentimental, corny, and lovely all at once. But
hey, it was 1942.

Lights will go down and show will begin promptly(!!) at 5:00.
25p admission.

Feliz Navidad everyone.

See you at the movies.

Hal Wambach

We belong together.
 
The richness of our community in Alamos is an exception, not the rule on Earth.

Merry Christmas.

PRONATURA
 




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Please make the first set of corrections in your copy of the Alamos Directory
2010:

1. 428-0057 is the landline telephone number of Hal and Michelee Cabot (not
428-1253).

2. 428-1142 is the landline telephone number of Marshall Lehman and Teri Markow,
listed  twice-under Lehman and under Markow (not 428-0142, which actually is the
number of Teri Arnold-Shannon at La Puerta Roja)

3. 647-106-5277 is the cell phone number of Matias Morales on the business card
advertisement on page 13 of the Advertisers section. The last digit (7) was
dropped by mistake in the directory.

4. sherryhale1944@... is Sherry Hale's email address. Please add it to her
contact information.

I will keep you posted of other corrections as they become known. Thank you for
your assistance in making these changes.

Melanie

This message is being posted by Jennifer Mackay on behalf of Douglas Kopp, a
relative of Margo's:

There will be a mass in honor of Margo Findlay this Monday, December 21st at
10:00 a.m.

Father Charles Carpenter will be presiding over the mass.

After the mass, the burial will take place in the Panteon.

And a reminder to please refrain from giving flowers. Instead, Margo's
wishes were that donations be made to Las Comadres and Amigos de Educacion in
her honor.

Join us in honoring one of Alamos' most beloved residents.


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My wonderful sister, Lucie, is coming for a visit and is due in at the Tucson
airport slightly after noon on Wednesday the 6th of January. She can help with
driving and expenses. She will also need a ride back on the 26th of January, but
first things first!

Thanks,

Annabelle Herbert

Hi Ya'll,

So ... the hotel is open! Unfortunately, the restaurant is closed 'til further
notice. The economy here in Alamos was pretty bad this summer, and I had thought
about closing to save money. However, we are open, and taking reservations.
Please come by and check out our beautiful new garden out back. We are also
ready for weddings, baptismal parties, anything that you might want with a guest
list of under 225. We feel that is the maximum number of people that we can
accommodate comfortably. So, if you have family or friends or business contacts
coming to town, please tell them we are open.


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I have a small envelope that needs to be dropped off at the US Post Office by
Monday. If anyone is going north, I would sincerely appreciate your assistance.

Hi all,

Yesterday we sent out our menus for Holiday meals at the Hacienda.

If you did not receive our mailing, and would like to be on our list for that
message and our future mail-outs, please respond to this e-mail. Also, if you
would like to unsubscribe, please let us know.

We feel that this is a better way to keep in touch with those of you who are
interested and more intimate as well.

Wishing all a very Merry Christmas,

Nancy, Jim, Jamie, Ramon and the Hacienda Staff


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Please join Alamos Chief of Police Eduardo Gil

WHEN: Monday, December 21, 2PM

WHERE: The Plaza

WHY: to discuss all of your concerns regarding grafitti, excessive noise in the
middle of the night,etc.

Jenifer and Terry

Have letters to be mailed in the US. Please let me know if anyone is leaving and
I will bring stamped out going mail to you or call me at 428 0306 or cel 647 487
1736.

Thanks,

Diana Roslee

If anyone wants to hold a TGIF this coming Friday please email me - and I will
post it. If no one wants to we won't hold another one until in  January.

mflashmellen@..._ (mailto:mflashmellen@...)


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If there is anyone out there with the ability to help me with getting my old
Epson Color Stylus 777 printer going I would appreciate hearing from you.  I put
in a new black ink cartridge but have left the instruction book in Tucson and
don't know what to do next.  Please call me at 80121 or email at
joan.winderman@....

Dear Birders of Alamos:

The bird watching club of Alas de Alamos and Pronatura Noroeste would like to
invite all bird lovers to participate in the Christmas Bird Count this Sunday,
December the 20th around Alamos. This year we have people from Alamos and
Sabinito Sur, as well as foreigners with very good knowledge on birds of the
region; we are hoping to break the last record that was 172 species.

The National  Audubon Society has conducted Christmas bird counts since 1900.
Volunteers from across North America and beyond will take on to the field during
one calendar day between December 14th and January 5th to record every bird
species and individual bird encountered within a designated 15 mile diameter
circle. These records now comprise an extensive ornithological database that
enables monitoring to winter bird populations and the overall health of the
environment. If you are enthusiastic person who enjoys nature and outdoors, we
are looking for people who count bird, take notes, and share their vehicles.

At the end of the day we are planning to have a simple dinner with all the
participants when we can share our bird list and experience of the day. At 6:30
everyone is invited for a Pot Luck at Cafe del Sol. Pozole will be served; I am
coordinating everyone's contributions of your choice, including a salad, bread,
appetizers and desserts. Beverages are on your own. 

Please contact Rafael �ngel Arenas Wong at Pronatura's office: 428-00-04
ecoraw@...


Ecologo Rafael Angel Arenas Wong
PRONATURA Noroeste A.C.
Edificio Terracota, Alamos Sonora
4280004

ecoraw@...
ecoraw@...

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Margo passed at 2:30 am today. She became seriously ill on Dec 1st. She had
round the clock nurses. She seemed to be rebounding from the illness. She asked
Father Charles who was visiting at her house what he was doing here - I am not
dying. She is being cremated and a mass will be held at the church -- will post
date and hour. Please, no flowers.

Doug Kopp, relative of Margo

A reminder to those of you going on the field trip. We meet in front of Terra
Cota at 8:30 on Thursday morning, December 17. Please bring water. If you have
not contacted me, and you want to go on the trip, you will have to provide
transportation. I believe that I have rides right now for all those who have
contacted me so far.

Admission to the museum in Etchajoa is 50 pesos. We will go to Huatabampito for
lunch at a beach-side restaurant. We will share the expense of gas with the
drivers.

Bring along a bottle of water.

Ellen P.
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Our daughter, Salina, will be heading back north on January 5th and would love a
ride if anyone has room.

She's headed to Tucson for a flight out on the 6th.

Great traveler, great company, will contribute towards expenses.

Mil gracias.

Jen



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I'm on the lookout for spinach and lots of it.

Was just in Obregon and Navojoa yesterday, but no go.

If anyone sees spinach (either in bunches or in the bags), please let me
know!

Thanks,

Popeye (aka Jen)



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I regret that I cannot be with you on the field trip this Thursday.  Everything
is being handled very capably by Ellen Price. Please contact her if you have any
problems or questions.

Remember the next two weeks are taken up by the Holidays. Our next meeting will
be the first part of January, 2010. Meanwhile, Happy Days to you all.

Bev

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Who has a cookie press?
May I borrow for two days only a pizelle cookie press. Need it for a couple of
days only soon, as Christmas is coming.

Thanks,

Elizabeth Dale 428-0458


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