Tom McCormick Honored

As the season draws to a close, we say good bye to all our friends, among whom we count dearly, Tom McCormick.  Tom left this world behind and has gone ahead but his friends and fellow golfers stopped a moment this morning to remember him.  This memorial bench is located at Tom & Sally’s favorite hole, the #4 here at Estrella del Mar. Next time you pass, take a seat, enjoy the view.

Furniture Sale Update

I have added prices to my list of furniture for sale.  Just scroll down to see it!!

 

I have added a vacuum to the list!

Check Your Debit Card Balance

The word downtown is that some debit card numbers have been duplicated and used especially when using Santender ATMs. Might be a good idea to check your balance just in case.

Furniture For Sale (UPDATED with Prices)

Pending Committee approval, we will begin remodeling our home and find that we will have extra furniture. The items have been in a condo that has been lightly used and some of the stuff is in mint condition. I  have set some prices.  All furniture must be claimed and moved by Sunday, May 13 – Mother’s Day:

• Round, glass top dining room table – seats 4. Includes 4 wrought iron, leather padded chairs.  Like New   $500
• Two wrought iron, leather padded bar stools –  like new.   $250
• One bright tangerine colored couch. Microfiber.  5 yrs old. $200
• One $3 glass cooktop. (Will drop into your countertop) 5 yrs old $200
• One slide in Bosch oven (original)  10 yrs old. $200
• Bosch Over/under washer/dryer combination – 5 yrs old  $250
• One wrought iron chandelier. Like New  $250
• Two rattan end table lamps. Like new $30 each
• Two round, glass top patio tables and 6 chairs each (I promised to hang onto to 1 chair pending replacement with another of similar comfort. As soon as that happens, the 6th chair will follow) These will only fit on ground floor patios. 5 yrs old. Some oxidation. $400 each
• One matching patio chaise lounge. Some oxidation, pillow is worn. $20
• One small, rustic end table. Like new. $20
• Set of heavy white and blue dishes. Like new. $100
• Some art. “Corduroy to the Horizon” – $50  Metal wall art – $50 each (three pieces…all fishes)
• Some floral arrangements. – $25
• Kovence Power Vacuum – 1300 Watts – 4 years old  $100
• 10 Cup Capresso Coffee Maker –  FREE
• 21 ” Sony WEGA TV – 28″ diagonal cabinet – $20

There may be more. We need to move this stuff out and clear the decks before the remodeling can begin, so if you have any interest, please write in the comment box or email me at krisvadale@aol.com. We will be in residence until May 14. Photo below depicts lamp, end table, dining table, chandelier, bar stools & floral thing.

Condo Quarter Share For Sale

Estrella del Mar Condominium Phase I, Unit 209 Ocean Front, Pool, Golf Course One Quarter Share selling for $89,000 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, tastefully furnished Includes ownership of Ford Explorer Ownership includes 9 weeks of high season (3 week blocks), summer and early fall additional weeks. Ideal for people who are still working, but can get away for 2 to 3 weeks at a time. Rent weeks you don't use to defray expenses. Two and one half hours from Denver non-stop on Frontier Airlines. One and one half hours from Phoenix April 28 through June 16 available for rent at $1500 per week. Come down and try out your slice of paradise !

Contact Information:

Claire Silk  silkfree@rkymtnhi.com

Mexico Home  - 011.52.669.178.00.33

Skype:  970.364.6867

USA Home: 970.364.6867

Handbags For Sale

Still looking for that perfect Christmas gift? These colorful, hand made bags are very popular… and reasonably priced!! Large bags go for 210 pesos and the small ones, 140 pesos. Ladies handbags are 130 pesos. If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact Dale Lyster in Condo #117. Enjoy!

Condo Swap Proposed

We are looking for a condo in the Colorado Ski Areas, preferably the Winter Park area, to swap for our condo at EDM. Our son, Greg and his wife and baby (darling baby) would like to plan a ski trip for sometime in February or March, 2012. Since we will be in Australia, our condo is available from Feb 1 to April 25. If you have a condo in Winter Park, Copper or Steamboat  and have need of a two-bedroom, ground floor unit in Phase 1 of EDM, please reply to this post in the comment box or email me directly, krisvadale@aol.com. Thanks!!

Emergency Message to American Citizens Living and Traveling in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico

This is to advise American citizens living and traveling in Mazatlan about recent violent crimes at locations frequented by residents and tourists.  Between August 6^th and August 8^th there were three armed robberies at three popular locations within a three block radius in the city.

• On August 8, 2011  Fruteria Alicia on Aquiles Serdan Street between Mariano Escobedo and Constitucion, was robbed at gunpoint.  Alicias is a popular fresh fruit market in the downtown area.

• Customers, waitresses and the bartender at Edgar’s bar were robbed at gunpoint on August 7, 2011.  Edgar’s bar is at the corner of Aquiles Serdan and Mariano Escobedo’s Street, a block from the City Hall, and is it is popular spot among American tourists and residents.

• Another downtown bar,  Club Bar 21, located on Angel Flores and Teniente Azueta was robbed at gunpoint on August 6, 2011, at around 8:30 at night.

U.S. citizens are advised to adhere to the following recommendations to reduce the risk of falling victim to local crime:

• Avoid outside cafes and exterior dining areas of restaurants that abut streets and pedestrian walkways.
• Avoid, as much as possible, open display of valuable items (IPOD, jewelry, Blackberry…etc)
• Do not use public buses or hail taxis directly off the street; taxis are permitted, but the U.S. Consulate strongly urges individuals to call radio dispatched taxi companies.
• Avoid walking home late at night; if you must then attempt to do so using the “buddy-system”.

Be alert to your personal security situation at all times and please let Consular Agency Mazatlan or U. S. Consulate General Hermosillo know if you are a victim of crime.

They All Sail Away Eventually

For those of you who knew my Mother, Yvonne, a very special soul who loved Estrella dearly, you need to know that she has left us behind. She passed away very quietly last week, just before the Royal Wedding that she anticipated so sweetly. The next day, the photo book I had made of her visit with us, just two short weeks ago, arrived. Her face was so delighted to be sitting by our pool, warming by our bonfire, enjoying our shrimp at Lety’s and Mariscos ISSA. Too short… too short.

Where in the World Is?????

I need to get Willie Routman’s cookbook to her but I don’t know when she might be here.  Does anyone know?

Also, I need to return the hotel certificates that the Cunliffe’s donated to the Silent Auction (they drew no bids). Does anyone know how to contact them?