tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21214213764261191682012-01-25T19:53:49.769-07:00an account of our day to day life in Los Cabos MexicoTodd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.comBlogger2041100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-13816788936527478362012-01-25T19:53:00.001-07:002012-01-25T19:53:49.875-07:00<div>Hello all,</div><div><br></div><div>It is a mix of a heavy heart and sigh of relief, that I advise you all of my stepping away from my duties at Enviromass. My partner Christopher Mihm, will continue at the helm of Enviromass, the company that brought curbside recycling to Los Cabos. Please direct all inquiries about recycling or Enviromass directly to: <a href="mailto:cmihm@enviromass.com" target="_blank">cmihm@enviromass.com</a></div> <div><br></div><div>It is with great pride that I look back at what we have accomplished in such a short time, and our success is thanks to your support. </div><div><br></div><div>It is also with a spring in my step and renewed enthusiasm that I call upon your help once again. I am looking forward to attacking new projects, new adventures and new hurdles. Should you or anyone you know, need a hardworking, trustworthy and reliable person on their team, on their side, in their company, for their project or at their beckon call, I am currently open to suggestions and will entertain all possibilities. </div> <div><br></div><div>I look forward to working with you on my future projects and I thank you once again, for your continued support.</div><div><br></div><div>T</div><div><br></div><div>Todd Massey</div><div><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com" target="_blank">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a></div> <div>624 174 9260</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>*****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************</div> <div><br></div><div><div>Hola a todos,</div><div><br></div><div>Es con una mezcla de sentimientos, entre un corazón pesado y felicidad, que os aconsejo que estoy dejando mis deberes en Enviromass. Mi compañero Christopher Mihm, continuará al mando de Enviromass, la empresa que trajo el reciclaje a Los Cabos. Por favor, dirija todas las preguntas acerca del reciclaje o Enviromass directamente a: <a href="mailto:cmihm@enviromass.com" target="_blank">cmihm@enviromass.com</a></div> <div><br></div><div>Es con gran orgullo que miro a lo que hemos logrado en tan poco tiempo, y nuestro éxito es gracias a su apoyo.</div><div><br></div><div>También es con un resorte en mi paso y renovado entusiasmo que les pido su ayuda una vez más. Estoy deseando atacar nuevos proyectos, nuevas aventuras y nuevos obstáculos si usted o alguien que conoces, necesita un trabajador, una persona fiable y de confianza en su equipo, por su parte, en su empresa, para su proyecto, soy actualmente abierto a sugerencias y entretener a todas las posibilidades.</div> <div><br></div><div>Estoy deseoso de trabajar con ustedes en mis futuros proyectos y gracias una vez más, por su continuo apoyo.</div><div><br></div><div>T</div><div><br></div><div>Todd Massey</div><div><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com" target="_blank">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a></div> <div>624 174 9260</div></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1381678893652747836?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-70099565301134610442012-01-22T06:49:00.001-07:002012-01-22T06:49:30.781-07:00Started like a regular Saturday morning; San Jose Mercado Organico to setup Reana. She religiously goes to the market every Saturday and peddles the jewelry she makes. In general, she has a great time and makes a little pocket money. Today, she didn&lt;t sell much... Eddy stayed with her there. He is getting to be known at the market (I hope that is a good thing...).<div> <br></div><div>Savannah preferred to hang with me then to go see her buddy Ruby. I was flattered until I realized, she actually wanted to watch Caillou. He is her hero these days. Wait until she grows older and I tell her that this whiny little kid was once her hero...</div> <div><br></div><div>I slowly reconfigured my Toshiba after Robert reformatted the tired hdd. I&lt;m not expecting a whole lot of mileage out of this baby. The diagnostic program suggests 16 days left. Let&lt;s see how far we can make it as is...</div> <div><br></div><div>Cherine, you guessed it. Hard at work, she went for an interview today. A 3 bedroom in El Zalate. Anybody have a cool million to drop on a beautiful beachside condo?</div><div><br></div><div>We had some bbq pork - Lomo de cerdo - It was a little dry, which I&lt;m attributing to it being overcooked, but delicious. I can taste the potential. Kristen and Mika came over and brought cake and cookies. Kids hit the sack late. </div> <div><br></div><div>Gonna have to get some rest tomorrow. Oh no! is is Sunday again... I bet mommy will want to go to the beach, bummer... (ungrateful little pains...)</div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-7009956530113461044?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-74226554742529361372011-06-14T05:26:00.001-06:002011-06-14T05:26:09.299-06:00US Foods of Mexico - Fred Botello<br><br><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Todd Massey<br><br><a href="mailto:todd@enviromass.com" target="_blank">todd@enviromass.com</a><br>Cell (624) 174 9260<br><br>Visit <a href="http://www.enviromass.com" target="_blank">www.enviromass.com</a> to learn more.<br> <br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-7422655474252936137?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-6605616379705345752011-03-07T16:56:00.000-07:002011-03-07T17:02:18.713-07:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SNE3tgGN_T8/TXVyC_sMV1I/AAAAAAAAEbo/bPGJ_E8EzEw/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDA3MDAtMjAxMTAyMTUtMTAzNy5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-738714"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SNE3tgGN_T8/TXVyC_sMV1I/AAAAAAAAEbo/bPGJ_E8EzEw/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDA3MDAtMjAxMTAyMTUtMTAzNy5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-738714" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581492708977694546" /></a></p>Todd Massey<br><a href="http://www.enviromass.com">www.enviromass.com</a><br>624 174 9260<br>todd@enviroMass.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-660561637970534575?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-13216521839129167922011-03-06T19:44:00.001-07:002011-03-06T19:44:10.188-07:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UVIjBMcSn0M/TXRGelY9wJI/AAAAAAAAEbE/gg9l3K6xU-Y/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDA3MjgtMjAxMTAzMDYtMTk0NC5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-750189"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UVIjBMcSn0M/TXRGelY9wJI/AAAAAAAAEbE/gg9l3K6xU-Y/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDA3MjgtMjAxMTAzMDYtMTk0NC5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-750189" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581163329465729170" /></a></p>Todd Massey<br><a href="http://www.enviromass.com">www.enviromass.com</a><br>624 174 9260<br>todd@enviroMass.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1321652183912916792?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-51726670160826642472011-02-02T20:12:00.000-07:002012-01-22T07:02:24.196-07:00<div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TUodY-AQKwI/AAAAAAAAEVc/hrYV0I0MDhE/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDA2ODEtMjAxMTAyMDItMjAxMC5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-718118"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569296203995163394" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TUodY-AQKwI/AAAAAAAAEVc/hrYV0I0MDhE/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDA2ODEtMjAxMTAyMDItMjAxMC5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-718118" /></a></div>Another long hard workday ... Tonite I hope my sole rests well, YoReciclo.<br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-5172667016082664247?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-81149386154179813662011-02-01T09:27:00.001-07:002011-02-01T09:27:11.092-07:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TUg0YN70rPI/AAAAAAAAEVU/Yzqsk-XBeAY/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDA2NzUtMjAxMTAyMDEtMDkyNS5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-731093"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TUg0YN70rPI/AAAAAAAAEVU/Yzqsk-XBeAY/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDA2NzUtMjAxMTAyMDEtMDkyNS5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-731093" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568758529905700082" /></a></p>They are still holding up GREAT.<p>Left one still hurts, I hope to break them in before they break me in...<p><br>Todd Massey<br>enviroMass<br>624 174 9260<br>todd@enviroMass.com<p>&quot;Can the mine!&quot;<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-8114938615417981366?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-67385560904280641672011-01-29T17:55:00.001-07:002011-01-29T17:55:00.751-07:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TUS25aSXqDI/AAAAAAAAEVM/WhO5tl9lAsc/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDA2NzAtMjAxMTAxMjktMTc1NC5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-700752"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TUS25aSXqDI/AAAAAAAAEVM/WhO5tl9lAsc/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDA2NzAtMjAxMTAxMjktMTc1NC5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-700752" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567776136761944114" /></a></p>Todd Massey<br>enviroMass<br>624 174 9260<br>todd@enviroMass.com<p>&quot;Can the mine!&quot;<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-6738556090428064167?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-21149467338446647542011-01-29T14:28:00.001-07:002011-01-29T14:28:55.500-07:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TUSGmB9P3II/AAAAAAAAEVE/av_qE-oFRcE/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDA2NjctMjAxMTAxMjktMTMxMC5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-735501"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TUSGmB9P3II/AAAAAAAAEVE/av_qE-oFRcE/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDA2NjctMjAxMTAxMjktMTMxMC5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-735501" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567723027255254146" /></a></p>Todd Massey<br>enviroMass<br>624 174 9260<br>todd@enviroMass.com<p>&quot;Can the mine!&quot;<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-2114946733844664754?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-47106506848958571012011-01-28T18:11:00.000-07:002011-01-28T18:12:25.099-07:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TUNpetwcsXI/AAAAAAAAEU8/JAVQxzIEHZU/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDA2NjUtMjAxMTAxMjgtMTgxMC5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-745100"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TUNpetwcsXI/AAAAAAAAEU8/JAVQxzIEHZU/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDA2NjUtMjAxMTAxMjgtMTgxMC5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-745100" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567409540759859570" /></a></p>Day 1 - of new shoes.<p><br>Todd Massey<br>enviroMass<br>624 174 9260<br>todd@enviroMass.com<p>&quot;Can the mine!&quot;<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-4710650684895857101?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-14365531964388776732011-01-17T15:19:00.001-07:002011-01-17T15:19:41.443-07:00<div>Cherine and Todd!  </div> <div> </div> <div>There is a mention for Baja Recicilidora in the article from the cleaning campaign?  Who wrote that?  ME!</div> <div> </div> <div>hahahhahaha...</div> <div> </div> <div>Todd, you need to get your recycling company out there in many, many more magazines!  It all helps!</div> <div> </div> <div>Seth<br><br></div> <div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Seth Romans</b> <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a href="mailto:seth.w.romans@gmail.com">seth.w.romans@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span><br> Date: Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 1:47 PM<br>Subject: New Destino Magazine: Look at PAGES 9, 14 &amp;15<br>To: Seth Romans &lt;<a href="mailto:seth@caboexpeditions.com.mx">seth@caboexpeditions.com.mx</a>&gt;<br><br><br> <div class="gmail_quote"> <div class="gmail_quote">Hello My Friends,</div> <div class="gmail_quote"> </div> <div class="gmail_quote"> <img style="MARGIN: 0px 0.2ex; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle" src="cid:360@goomoji.gmail" goomoji="360">  Many more articles and editorial coming soon in a variety of magazines!</div> <div class="gmail_quote"> </div> <div class="gmail_quote">Clink to link:  <a href="http://issuu.com/destinoloscabos/docs/destino_winter_2011?mode=embed&amp;layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&amp;showFlipBtn=true" target="_blank">http://issuu.com/destinoloscabos/docs/destino_winter_2011?mode=embed&amp;layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&amp;showFlipBtn=true</a></div> <div class="gmail_quote"> </div> <div class="gmail_quote">Seth</div> <div class="gmail_quote"> </div> <div class="gmail_quote"> <div><br><span style="COLOR: rgb(85,26,139); TEXT-DECORATION: underline"><br></span><br> </div></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br> <p><strong>SETH ROMANS</strong><br>Director of Sales &amp; Marketing<br>Cabo Expeditions</p> <p>Personal Email: <a href="mailto:Seth.W.Romans@gmail.com" target="_blank">Seth.W.Romans@gmail.com</a><br>Company Email: <a href="mailto:seth@caboexpeditions.com.mx" target="_blank">seth@caboexpeditions.com.mx</a><br>Website: <a href="http://www.caboexpeditions.com.mx/" target="_blank">www.caboexpeditions.com.mx</a><br> For more info: <a href="mailto:info@caboexpeditions.com.mx" target="_blank">info@caboexpeditions.com.mx</a><br> <br>Blvd. Marina, Int. Hotel Tesoro, Local F-9<br>Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico<br>Cell: (624) 191-2179<br>Reservations: (624) 143-2700 / (624) 172-0290</p> <br></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br> <p><strong>SETH ROMANS</strong><br>Director of Sales &amp; Marketing<br>Cabo Expeditions</p> <p>Personal Email: <a href="mailto:Seth.W.Romans@gmail.com" target="_blank">Seth.W.Romans@gmail.com</a><br>Company Email: <a href="mailto:seth@caboexpeditions.com.mx" target="_blank">seth@caboexpeditions.com.mx</a><br>Website: <a href="http://www.caboexpeditions.com.mx/" target="_blank">www.caboexpeditions.com.mx</a><br> For more info: <a href="mailto:info@caboexpeditions.com.mx" target="_blank">info@caboexpeditions.com.mx</a><br> <br>Blvd. Marina, Int. Hotel Tesoro, Local F-9<br>Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico<br>Cell: (624) 191-2179<br>Reservations: (624) 143-2700 / (624) 172-0290</p> <br></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br> <p><strong>SETH ROMANS</strong><br>Director of Sales &amp; Marketing<br>Cabo Expeditions</p> <p>Personal Email: <a href="mailto:Seth.W.Romans@gmail.com" target="_blank">Seth.W.Romans@gmail.com</a><br>Company Email: <a href="mailto:seth@caboexpeditions.com.mx" target="_blank">seth@caboexpeditions.com.mx</a><br>Website: <a href="http://www.caboexpeditions.com.mx/" target="_blank">www.caboexpeditions.com.mx</a><br> For more info: <a href="mailto:info@caboexpeditions.com.mx" target="_blank">info@caboexpeditions.com.mx</a><br> <br>Blvd. Marina, Int. Hotel Tesoro, Local F-9<br>Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico<br>Cell: (624) 191-2179<br>Reservations: (624) 143-2700 / (624) 172-0290</p> <br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1436553196438877673?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-17005758921117089912010-12-01T10:46:00.001-07:002010-12-01T10:46:37.982-07:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TPaJ_2YszyI/AAAAAAAAETo/vZ-MnbL1PCk/s1600/invitacion-English-797983.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TPaJ_2YszyI/AAAAAAAAETo/vZ-MnbL1PCk/s320/invitacion-English-797983.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545771721177222946" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TPaKAsqdoTI/AAAAAAAAETw/cRlCndwF39M/s1600/invitacion-Espanol-701655.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TPaKAsqdoTI/AAAAAAAAETw/cRlCndwF39M/s320/invitacion-Espanol-701655.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545771735747240242" /></a></p><div>Hi Todd and Cherine,</div> <div> </div> <div>Please see the attached invitations (English / Spanish).  Please let me know how many people you will be bringing, there is no charge and drinks and food are included!  I need you to invite like 20 people my friends!  I want to pack the house!  Invite EVERYONE from Coldwell Banker too, no problem!<br>  <br>Thanks so much!<br clear="all"><br>-- <br></div> <div><strong>SETH ROMANS</strong></div> <div>Director of Sales &amp; Marketing</div> <div><em>Cabo Expeditions</em></div> <div><br>Personal Email: <a href="mailto:Seth.W.Romans@gmail.com" target="_blank">Seth.W.Romans@gmail.com</a></div> <div>Company Email: <a href="mailto:seth@caboexpeditions.com.mx" target="_blank">seth@caboexpeditions.com.mx</a></div> <div>Website: <a href="http://www.caboexpeditions.com.mx/" target="_blank"><font color="#3366ff">www.caboexpeditions.com.mx</font></a></div> <div>For more info: <a href="mailto:info@caboexpeditions.com.mx" target="_blank">info@caboexpeditions.com.mx</a></div> <div> </div> <div>Blvd. Marina, Int. Hotel Tesoro, Local F-9</div> <div>Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico</div> <div>Cell: (624) 191-2179<br>Reservations: (624) 143-2700 / (624) 172-0290</div><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1700575892111708991?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-78248061598934029712010-10-29T10:10:00.001-06:002010-10-29T10:10:36.906-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TMrx_RT-orI/AAAAAAAAERk/usLwJziCPrQ/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAzNTAtMjAxMDEwMjktMTAwOS5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-736906"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TMrx_RT-orI/AAAAAAAAERk/usLwJziCPrQ/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAzNTAtMjAxMDEwMjktMTAwOS5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-736906" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533501161459327666" /></a></p>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><p>Keeping my home clean one plastic bottle at a time.<br>Where do you call home, earthling?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-7824806159893402971?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-17403236974236267792010-10-07T19:30:00.001-06:002010-10-07T19:30:19.072-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TK50K61PhBI/AAAAAAAAERQ/T_RtuzdUvNg/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAyNjEtMjAxMDEwMDctMTkyOC5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-719073"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TK50K61PhBI/AAAAAAAAERQ/T_RtuzdUvNg/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAyNjEtMjAxMDEwMDctMTkyOC5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-719073" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525481523770262546" /></a></p>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1740323697423626779?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-12350094714942366662010-10-03T13:12:00.000-06:002012-01-22T07:02:59.980-07:00<div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TKjV04xRywI/AAAAAAAAERI/o3b2lc_Xw94/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAyMzMtMjAxMDEwMDMtMTMxMS5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-702572"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523900047538899714" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TKjV04xRywI/AAAAAAAAERI/o3b2lc_Xw94/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAyMzMtMjAxMDEwMDMtMTMxMS5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-702572" /></a></div>La playita! Yay!<br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1235009471494236666?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-18050572887934422422010-09-29T20:38:00.001-06:002010-09-29T20:38:02.789-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TKP4Cz_X2rI/AAAAAAAAERA/NVolrz_EeLk/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAyMTktMjAxMDA5MjktMjAzNy5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-782790"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TKP4Cz_X2rI/AAAAAAAAERA/NVolrz_EeLk/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAyMTktMjAxMDA5MjktMjAzNy5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-782790" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522530295285799602" /></a></p>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1805057288793442242?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-23631414432058331592010-09-15T18:37:00.001-06:002010-09-15T18:37:13.423-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TJFmuRMMTSI/AAAAAAAAEQU/WryRPxJrhVs/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxODMtMjAxMDA5MTUtMTgyNy5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-733425"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TJFmuRMMTSI/AAAAAAAAEQU/WryRPxJrhVs/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxODMtMjAxMDA5MTUtMTgyNy5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-733425" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517303963580124450" /></a></p>Same day<br>Different place<br>Evening rushhour<p>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-2363141443205833159?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-83885579561839629032010-09-11T15:50:00.000-06:002010-09-11T15:49:57.531-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TIv5hZ-xWhI/AAAAAAAAEQM/xp5pvoDk4dA/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNjktMjAxMDA5MTEtMTU0Mi5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-797534"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TIv5hZ-xWhI/AAAAAAAAEQM/xp5pvoDk4dA/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNjktMjAxMDA5MTEtMTU0Mi5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-797534" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515776520950471186" /></a></p>Just like her mama...<p><p>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-8388557956183962903?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-16859652005233358432010-09-09T12:36:00.000-06:002010-09-09T12:35:59.014-06:00Today&#39;s mission<p>Off to Los Barriles where some of our sub-contrtactors are extracting the ever precious PET plastic from the landfill. One more step towards keeping our planet clean.<br>We should get about 600 kilos.<p>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1685965200523335843?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-45041844999953654862010-09-09T10:33:00.001-06:002010-09-09T10:33:11.314-06:00Now that is funny.<p>Summer clothes are on sale, I guess the temperature may drop below 24.<br>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-4504184499995365486?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-57841151566815287252010-09-07T18:34:00.001-06:002010-09-07T18:34:33.153-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TIbaGQW3iJI/AAAAAAAAEP4/iqz_nBRYfIk/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNTgtMjAxMDA5MDctMTc1OC5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-773154"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TIbaGQW3iJI/AAAAAAAAEP4/iqz_nBRYfIk/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNTgtMjAxMDA5MDctMTc1OC5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-773154" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514334594766702738" /></a></p>How appropriate, a rainbow over our recycling..<p><br>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-5784115156681528725?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-81368456684642218792010-09-07T06:38:00.001-06:002010-09-07T06:38:08.411-06:00Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-8136845668464221879?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-13736715707504838442010-09-06T10:18:00.000-06:002010-09-06T10:17:50.974-06:00Another glorious day in the heat. <p><br>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1373671570750483844?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-86199115818913162182010-08-30T09:22:00.001-06:002010-08-30T09:22:08.900-06:00THANK YOU Todd!  We had a GREAT TIME ourselves and YES, life couldn&#39;t be better!  We appreciate your friendship!  Seth  P.S.  I included Adriana&#39;s email and copied her here for you!  <br><br>Let&#39;s go to the beach this weekend!  <br> <br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 7:43 PM, Todd Massey <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;"> Life is good!<br> <br> A fun afternoon spent in Cabo perfect weather, with some new friends, Adriana &amp; Seth. A little snackin&#39;, a little swimming and a lot of socializing, kids playing with Andrea.<br> <br> What more could I possibly wish for?<br> <br> Thanks guys for having us over!<br> <font color="#888888">Todd Massey<br> 624 174 9260<br> <a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><br> </font></blockquote></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br><div>SETH ROMANS<br>Cell: (624) 155-6065<br>Home / Office: (624) 142-5113</div> <div>Los Cabos, BCS, Mexico<br>Email: <a href="mailto:Seth.W.Romans@gmail.com" target="_blank">Seth.W.Romans@gmail.com</a><br> </div><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-8619911581891316218?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-91628254795017862042010-08-29T19:43:00.001-06:002010-08-29T19:43:00.688-06:00Life is good!<p>A fun afternoon spent in Cabo perfect weather, with some new friends, Adriana &amp; Seth. A little snackin&#39;, a little swimming and a lot of socializing, kids playing with Andrea.<p>What more could I possibly wish for?<p>Thanks guys for having us over!<br>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-9162825479501786204?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-61549728475844494552010-08-29T10:49:00.000-06:002010-08-29T10:50:09.002-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/THqPwURyk4I/AAAAAAAAEPM/3VPON_Lr4mw/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNDItMjAxMDA4MjktMTA0OC5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-709003"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/THqPwURyk4I/AAAAAAAAEPM/3VPON_Lr4mw/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxNDItMjAxMDA4MjktMTA0OC5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-709003" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510875154281042818" /></a></p>Yummy, yummy in my tummy!<p><br>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-6154972847584449455?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-66543107103913038752010-08-28T19:26:00.001-06:002010-08-28T19:26:09.458-06:00Had to work this AM, got a run to Palmilla done. Both trucks to the mechanic. Planned layout to add new &quot;bottle opener&quot; to production line. Settled some human resource issues. And prepared for the upcoming week (YoReciclo on thursday)<br>Off to Chileno beach for a quick dip for a few hours.<br>Now, waiting for a shower to be available then planning to spend evening chilling out.<p>Who could ask for more??<p><br>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-6654310710391303875?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-90696726637296178062010-08-26T10:21:00.001-06:002010-08-26T10:21:30.020-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/THaUilTSpVI/AAAAAAAAEPE/0PqkWR5H52U/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxMzEtMjAxMDA4MjYtMDg0Ni5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-790020"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/THaUilTSpVI/AAAAAAAAEPE/0PqkWR5H52U/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxMzEtMjAxMDA4MjYtMDg0Ni5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-790020" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509754515983869266" /></a></p>Things are moving here at RBC!<p>You can&#39;t fight progress!<p>We are giving &quot;baja green&quot; a whole new meaning.<p>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-9069672663729617806?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-25095333124195071862010-08-25T18:59:00.001-06:002010-08-25T18:59:04.226-06:00What you ask? What flashed before my eyes?<p>A strobe light? - Nah!<p>The &quot;Federales&quot; pulled me over? - Nope<p>Tell me what, then...<p>Oh, just that little thing that is my life!<p>It&#39;s a rather long story that started with an argument and ended with a knife...<p><br>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-2509533312419507186?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-2148103131372932252010-08-24T10:01:00.001-06:002010-08-24T10:01:53.668-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/THPs8pxtH5I/AAAAAAAAEO8/vPvoRduEhG0/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxMzAtMjAxMDA4MjQtMTAwMC5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-713669"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/THPs8pxtH5I/AAAAAAAAEO8/vPvoRduEhG0/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxMzAtMjAxMDA4MjQtMTAwMC5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-713669" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509007295954886546" /></a></p>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-214810313137293225?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-48841169025438772882010-08-23T12:28:00.000-06:002010-08-23T13:50:54.514-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/THLRHt0EUKI/AAAAAAAAEO0/3mnGfbCt3mU/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxMjMtMjAxMDA4MjMtMTIyNS5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-754515"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/THLRHt0EUKI/AAAAAAAAEO0/3mnGfbCt3mU/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxMjMtMjAxMDA4MjMtMTIyNS5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-754515" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508695224714809506" /></a></p>First day of school,<br>Potential contact for Cherine,<br>Welding in Zacatitos,<br>A pick up at Beisbol stadium,<br>New customer, ITES for recycling<p>I wonder what my afternoon will bring???<p><br>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-4884116902543877288?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-24087515668953530852010-08-21T20:08:00.000-06:002010-08-21T20:09:01.908-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/THCGvYYcb5I/AAAAAAAAEOs/VQz6M8SmQec/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxMDctMjAxMDA4MjEtMjAwNi5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-741909"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/THCGvYYcb5I/AAAAAAAAEOs/VQz6M8SmQec/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxMDctMjAxMDA4MjEtMjAwNi5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-741909" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508050492831068050" /></a></p>I got treated to my wife&#39;s favorite restaurant for MY birthday.<p>Thank you Babee!<br>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-2408751566895353085?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-69510123154610246552010-08-21T10:47:00.000-06:002010-08-21T10:53:56.494-06:00A wonderfull b day wish from my coworkers<p><br>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-6951012315461024655?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-36351384742022263412010-08-21T07:23:00.001-06:002010-08-21T07:23:57.439-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TG_TbZ8Gx6I/AAAAAAAAEOc/6mYqns7ls2g/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxMDUtMjAxMDA4MjEtMDcyMS5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-737439"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TG_TbZ8Gx6I/AAAAAAAAEOc/6mYqns7ls2g/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAxMDUtMjAxMDA4MjEtMDcyMS5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-737439" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507853337070323618" /></a></p>Another glorious day in Los Cabos. AND it&#39;s my birthday!<p>Have a great day everybody.<p>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-3635138474202226341?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-3076984826006822732010-08-20T10:01:00.000-06:002010-08-20T10:00:55.762-06:00After a couple of cloudy days with much appreciated scattered showers, the sun has come out to grace Los Cabos with it&#39;s nurturing rays.<p>En autres mots, un vendredi parfait!<br>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-307698482600682273?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-21163299819683255232010-08-19T18:24:00.001-06:002010-08-19T18:24:27.392-06:00It&#39;s nice to be back in my comfort zone.<br>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-2116329981968325523?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-47853185262561968882010-08-18T16:31:00.001-06:002010-08-18T16:31:44.940-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TGxfUZNSIrI/AAAAAAAAEOE/ywa-d2Veitc/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwOTktMjAxMDA4MTgtMTYyOC5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-704941"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TGxfUZNSIrI/AAAAAAAAEOE/ywa-d2Veitc/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwOTktMjAxMDA4MTgtMTYyOC5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-704941" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506881248335897266" /></a></p>Un peu de pluie dans les montagnes pour verdir le paysage et peut etre rafraichir notre 33 degree<p><br>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-4785318526256196888?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-42795014016266407202010-08-18T13:05:00.001-06:002010-08-18T13:05:41.705-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TGwvBaBUAlI/AAAAAAAAEN8/UjDZ5wII0Zk/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwOTMtMjAxMDA4MTgtMTMwMy5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-741705"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TGwvBaBUAlI/AAAAAAAAEN8/UjDZ5wII0Zk/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwOTMtMjAxMDA4MTgtMTMwMy5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-741705" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506828145578476114" /></a></p>Il n&#39;y a pas un chat ici. Mais, les autres animaux abondent!<p><br>Todd Massey<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-4279501401626640720?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-4965104620163867762010-08-18T01:27:00.001-06:002010-08-18T01:27:39.403-06:00Bonne nuit a tous.<p>T<br>Todd Massey<br>Recicladora Baja California<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:rbcloscabos@gmail.com">rbcloscabos@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-496510462016386776?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-45205225239423264772010-08-18T00:51:00.001-06:002010-08-18T00:51:13.595-06:00Je me suis couche avec le soleil a 8 heures ( dans mon hamac sous la palapa sur le toit de Francois) et maintenant me voici bien reveille...<p>C&#39;est tellement tranquille et calme, &quot;c&#39;est la vie!&quot;.<br>je vois des milliers d&#39;etoiles qui percent la noiceur du ciel, j&#39;entends le vent qui siffle dans mes oreilles et mon compagnon le hibou, houhoute pas tres loin dans le noir.<p>Mon insomnie est amplifie par ma paranoia que je suis en train de faire une crise allergique aux noix sur lesquels je viens de m&#39;etouffer...<br>75 dollars un Epipen, ne penses tu pas que je pourrais faire ma crise dans ma salle de bain au lieu d&#39;etre seul, au beau milieu de nullepart...question de rentabiliser le medicament avant la date d&#39;echeance<p><p>Todd Massey<br>Recicladora Baja California<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:rbcloscabos@gmail.com">rbcloscabos@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-4520522523942326477?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-3977304631340349352010-08-17T10:00:00.000-06:002010-08-17T10:01:19.144-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TGqyTxTXjOI/AAAAAAAAEN0/aySGpy8HAB4/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwNzEtMjAxMDA4MTctMDk1Ny5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-779145"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TGqyTxTXjOI/AAAAAAAAEN0/aySGpy8HAB4/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwNzEtMjAxMDA4MTctMDk1Ny5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-779145" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506409547135683810" /></a></p>Beauty surrounds us, we need only to take the time to notice it<p><br>Todd Massey<br>Recicladora Baja California<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:rbcloscabos@gmail.com">rbcloscabos@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-397730463134034935?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-19479574195608892592010-08-17T08:37:00.001-06:002010-08-17T08:37:55.264-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TGqewxc36zI/AAAAAAAAENs/mUOOQ0uRx6Y/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwNTctMjAxMDA4MTctMDgzNS5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-775265"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TGqewxc36zI/AAAAAAAAENs/mUOOQ0uRx6Y/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwNTctMjAxMDA4MTctMDgzNS5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-775265" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506388055159204658" /></a></p>Every great journey begins with one step forward - Ecoloco<p><br>Todd Massey<br>Recicladora Baja California<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:rbcloscabos@gmail.com">rbcloscabos@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1947957419560889259?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-61297023069124804662010-08-16T14:28:00.001-06:002010-08-16T14:28:23.176-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TGmfZzBt3bI/AAAAAAAAENk/wNTYsYPrkiY/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwNTUtMjAxMDA4MTYtMTQyNy5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-703177"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TGmfZzBt3bI/AAAAAAAAENk/wNTYsYPrkiY/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwNTUtMjAxMDA4MTYtMTQyNy5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-703177" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506107284980096434" /></a></p>Full week of intensive English.<p><br>Todd Massey<br>Recicladora Baja California<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:rbcloscabos@gmail.com">rbcloscabos@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-6129702306912480466?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-7369316344061991102010-08-16T08:11:00.000-06:002010-08-16T08:14:57.446-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TGlH4YBud8I/AAAAAAAAENc/e3PKfOxQ-1s/s1600/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwNTQtMjAxMDA4MTYtMDgxMC5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-797447"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cX5_6JRNYFI/TGlH4YBud8I/AAAAAAAAENc/e3PKfOxQ-1s/s320/%3D%3Futf-8%3FB%3FSU1HMDAwNTQtMjAxMDA4MTYtMDgxMC5qcGc%3D%3F%3D-797447" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506011053285078978" /></a></p>The wonderful view from my &quot;office/oven&quot;<p>Todd Massey<br>Recicladora Baja California<br>624 174 9260<br><a href="mailto:rbcloscabos@gmail.com">rbcloscabos@gmail.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-736931634406199110?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-29024345332451283342010-07-14T10:50:00.001-06:002010-07-14T10:50:31.022-06:00strolling down the malecon in La Paz<br><br><span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=144902&amp;l=5eabb36dc2&amp;id=100000797952092">http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=144902&amp;l=5eabb36dc2&amp;id=100000797952092</a></span><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-2902434533245128334?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-11765247468333926702010-06-28T13:30:00.001-06:002010-06-28T13:30:16.922-06:00My first &#39;&#39;official&#39;&#39; day here at the RBC!<br><br>Wow, just for a first kick in the pants, the whole staff didn&#39;t show up. It is to be noted that the staff in question is one young man, Jorge (George). So George didn&#39;t show up, I had to empty the trailer of the plastic and cardboard we picked up on Saturday. I am now covered in a steady flow of sweat (you can expect to read this often in my blog for the next few months...) Welcome to my nightmare!<br> <br>So with a lot of motivation, full of piss and vinegar, I&#39;m here trying to figure out what to do next...<br><br>Our schedule today should be a fairly easy one as Cherine finishes at 1pm and can pick up the kids. Tomorrow, well let&#39;s just say that tomorrow is very far away still...<br> <br><br><br><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1176524746833392670?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-82554918414819030012010-06-03T06:13:00.001-06:002010-06-03T06:13:11.801-06:00That&#39;s it.<br>They are off. <br>I just left Mony and Bertha at the airport this am. A fun-filled week was had by all. We visited various beaches, ate at our favorite spots and revelled in the sun. Now, time for a break, it can&#39;t all be fun and games.<br> So, today volunteer at YoReciclo monthly pickup.<br>Tomorrow, rest.<br>Saturday, the next bunch arrive. Yay! Never a dull moment.<br><br>Cherine came back with a listing yesterday. You rock babee! now sell it...<br>I am up to my same old nonsense. Volunteering at Ligamac, yoreciclo, estuary cleanup and there is a graffitti cleanup coming up soon... The world WILL be a better place as long as my love keeps supporting me...<br> Kiki is anxious for her trip home. Enjoy the trip, catch you in the fall.<br>Reana, is doing wonders at school. Did I mention she is the class president? We chose to put scouts on hold until the fall. With soccer, scouts and soon to come surfing, along with the rest of the TRECKS activities, we thought we would pace ourselves a little...<br> Eddy, had a great day yesterday. Spanish exam. Today is Matematicas, it should go well as long as he understands the spanish wording of the question...<br>Savannah is a social butterfly, she says Hola to all. Everyone at school thinks she is adorable. After having been to her &#39;&#39;open classes&#39;&#39; we&#39;ve noticed that not only is she adorable but she kicks ass in class. Her participation in Spanish surpasses all the others and English well... &#39;&#39;Jes, it is Jellow. Tank jou&#39;&#39; I guess we&#39;ll have to work on.<br> <br>One minute to wake-up routine, just enough time to empty my bladder.<br><br>See y&#39;all!<br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-8255491841481903001?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-14268130488210105932010-05-29T05:56:00.001-06:002010-05-29T05:56:50.326-06:00Well, now that we have a great system so the kids bikes won&#39;t get stolen, our next challenge is to avoid the tire going flat. I bring a bike to the shop once a week with a flat tire because of the &#39;&#39;espinas&#39;&#39;. Sometimes there is up to 8 holes at once. Where are my kids going?...<br> Andres the repairman, absolutely loves us. Gee, I wonder why...<br><br>I am happy to help him out. He charges next to nothing. 40 pesos for a tire change. He lives in a 10x10 area that he shares with his bikes. This is also his workshop. He recently moved and now has a private bathroom, tiles on the floor not just concrete and he has room to put a matress down instead of sleeping directly on the floor. Now, that&#39;s the good life. It amazes me to see how the &#39;&#39;other&#39;&#39; half lives...<br> <br>Speaking of the &#39;&#39;other&#39;&#39; half, we went to check out the beach at the Hilton. It is very nice, a bit of a walk to get to it but nice sand and the waves break nicely just enough for fun. Or to toss Bertha on her butt and have her laugh so hard she can&#39;t get up.<br> <br>Arts day out today, I&#39;m &#39;&#39;volunteering&#39;&#39; this AM to setup for Ligamac and yesterday night they are trying to recruit me to man the YoReciclo table. I have a hard time saying NO... but I&#39;m pissed that we would talk about this yesterday during supper... Can&#39;t they plan a little bit ahead of time?<br> I think we are dipping in Palmilla afterwards.<br><br>Cabo Casita Keeper is now officially official!<br><br>Yay!<br>treck<br><br clear="all"><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1426813048821010593?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-61993215508996713102010-05-27T05:18:00.001-06:002010-05-27T05:18:48.325-06:00Visitors, visitors and more visitors. Youpi!<br><br>Mony &amp; Bertha arrived yesterday, they will be with us for a week. Short and sweet.<br><br>We found a wallet in the Mega underground parking. Obviously no more money in it. After going through the whole thing we found an address on the electoral card. Rut Valera, Mz1lt3 Oaxaca &amp; Guanajuato, San Jose Viejo. So we headed off to return the wallet to the rightful owner. We knew where San Jose Viejo was. Finding Guanajuato was a piece of cake. Then a throw of the dice to decide whether we go left or right? My trusted navigator said left so down Guanajuato (dirt road) we went. 5 short blocks later we came to the corner to Oaxaca. We drove a couple blocks trying to find an address but no luck... So we stopped at a MiniSuper to ask for help. &#39;&#39;Lo siento mi amor, aqui no hay mz &amp; lotes...&#39;&#39; Great, now what??? So I ask this lady if she knows Rut Valera? For sure, she comes out and explains to me that she lives in the house behind the big one on the corner. Muchas gracias. In disbelief that we can&#39;t find a home by address but by owner&#39;s name it works we headed up to where the kind lady pointed. Big house on corner, check. Lot with a pile of blocks in the back then a little house. To add to our challenge is that it&#39;s 4pm and the whole place is like a ghost town. Hola, HOLA. Nothing... I see movement in the other yard so after enquiring with a couple people that don&#39;t know Rut. I came across a gentleman that after drilling me on why I wanted to talk to her, told me that she lived in the little house that I had mistaken for a shed in the back of the lot... We head over there and wake up a teenager who is Rut&#39;s son. He was completely surprised and very happy to get his mom&#39;s wallet back.<br> We drove away felling like a million pesos.<br>Rut called about an hour later to thank us profusely.<br><br><br><br> <br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-6199321550899671310?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-32943069493753599742010-05-22T20:06:00.001-06:002010-05-22T20:06:07.655-06:00I just noticed this was never posted...<br><br>I think I&#39;ve created monsters!!!<br><br>My small children have gone from fearful of the ocean to fearless. They have finally understood that staying on the shore, where the waves break, is more work and you get much more thrown around than beyond the break.<br> <br>What I wasn&#39;t counting on is that they wouldn&#39;t understand that going too far out is also dangerous...<br><br>We went to Santa Maria, I was on shore with Savannah then looked over, Reana and Eddy on the boogie board are swimming passed the people with lifejackets. They are headed towards on of the boats... I think they have watched Nemo once too often... So I swam out, told them to come back and we had a talk on the beach. I think everything is clear now...<br> <br>No craziness at Palmilla yesterday so I&#39;m figuring I won&#39;t have to swim a marathon again.<br><br><br><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Todd Massey<br>Cabo Casita Keeper<br><a href="mailto:todd@cabocasitakeeper.com" target="_blank">todd@cabocasitakeeper.com</a><br> CAN (438) 338 3073<br>USA (619) 630 1293<br>CEL +52 1 (624) 174 9260 <br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-3294306949375359974?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-90726312307066040242010-05-15T18:14:00.001-06:002010-05-15T18:14:10.864-06:00<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Todd Massey<br>Cabo Casita Keeper<br><a href="mailto:todd@cabocasitakeeper.com">todd@cabocasitakeeper.com</a><br>CAN (438) 338 3073<br>USA (619) 630 1293<br>CEL +52 1 (624) 174 9260 <br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-9072631230706604024?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-85827882053639681342010-05-11T05:54:00.001-06:002010-05-11T05:54:46.009-06:00Yep, guess which one of my adventurous children is the one that got bitten by a neighbors dog?!?<br><br>If you guessed Reana, you are right!<br><br>She was walking back from a friend&#39;s house yesterday, the neighbor is installing a proper garage door because his dumb ass dog keeps getting out. Well, while the door is being installed, the dog somehow managed to get out... Bolted across the street, with her mate in tow. Barking at the poor, scared as hell, defensless girl. She started by bitting her boots then moved up to Reana&#39;s calf. The owner&#39;s son came to save Reana by coming to get the dogs.<br> <br>Minutes later, a terrified, wounded Reana comes into the house wailing. I would have gone over and beat the daylights out of the dog if I was so busy caring for my daughter.<br><br>A little peroxide to increase the intensity of pain, a bit of polysporin (because I didn&#39;t have windex handy...) a huge bandage because we like to look really ill when it hurts. And off to Amerimed. A pit stop to pick up the mom that is freaked also.<br> <br>Doctor looks at wound and is pleased that the bite is not deep, it will just require a good desinfection. Most all dog bites result in infection so he prescribed antibiotics. He said that we MUST see the vaccination papers for the dog if not it would be best to go to the &#39;&#39;Centro de Salud&#39;&#39; to get the rabies shot and a recall of Tetanos while we are at it. Reana didn&#39;t understand that that means needles...<br> <br>Kiki had gone over to see the owner&#39;s while we were at the hospital and as soon as we showed up at home, she came over to apologize profusely. She showed us the vaccination papers and stood there almost crying. I guess I won&#39;t go over and beat the dog to a pulp...<br> <br>Today, is Ligamac again. Geez that week seems to go by fast...<br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-8582788205363968134?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-71049095140764815042010-05-11T05:41:00.001-06:002010-05-11T05:41:26.774-06:00Today was just another day in paradise.<br><br>The temperature is starting to seriously heat up. It&#39;s not all fun and games anymore when you are doing an activity during the afternoon. I mean breathing is OK, for now...<br> <br>The landlord has installed an A/C in our room and Eddy and Savannah&#39;s room. Guess who thinks life is unfair?<br><br>The Explorer is back in the shop. Problem with the suspension and we are having brakes done at the same time. Cherine is convinced that it is the bad omen from the Focus that has followed us here. The car are out to get us...<br> <br>Are schedules seem to be harder and harder to coincide. We are both getting busier, Cherine with customers, me with dirt worshipping and tree hugging...<br><br>Our old neighbors all came by for a visit this PM. Nice to see familiar faces back in the hood. (almost feels like we have been living here forever now that we are no longer the latest additions)<br> <br clear="all">I think that does it for now, nothing else special aside from Reana was bitten by a dog.<br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-7104909514076481504?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-30657526310089170922010-05-07T05:23:00.002-06:002010-05-07T05:26:57.818-06:00Back to school for the kids means back to work for me... a big day of recycling. a great turnout with lotsa stuff. The recycler that used to pick up was canned and the new guy was a little overwhelmed...<br /><br />After a few months there, I'm getting to know the ''regulars''. The faithfully await this day with anticipation, all the while piling their recycling up in a non existent corner or their homes and condos. Every little bit counts!<br /><br />It is sort of contagious, people are becoming more and more aware of the need to recycle. We are on the verge of a breakthrough because many individual pockets of collections happen, it's just a matter of getting them all to work together and pool the resources.<br /><br />What a treat! Kiki took care of the younguns and we went to the Art Walk. It's a nice stroll through San Jose Art District through the art galleries. There is a nice soft music. They offer some food, some wine and some entertainment. <br /><br />I have a ton of paperwork again today to get done then a crazy evening that is double booked from 1600 until 2100. I'm sure tomorrow will come just the same so I'll worry about that later.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-3065752631008917092?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-54590366618178675202010-05-05T06:02:00.000-06:002010-05-07T06:04:52.526-06:00The kids were great today.<br /><br />We left early, first stop at the LigaMAC bookstore to setup the tents and tables. They quietly waited in the car.<br />Off to San Lucas to take pictures for Eddy and Savannah's FM3. They sat up straight, looked ahead without smilling and we had our pictures in 5 minutes.<br />Over to Puerto Paraiso to get sandals for ''stinky feet'' Reana. A pit stop at the banos, and they followed without running around while Reana found a pair that fit. She wasn't even thinking whether they were fashionable or not.<br />It's now 1000am, my appointment at immigration is at 1pm. Things have been so good that we are going to go without the lawyer. We can do this!!!<br />Immigration office, 1205, the kids have been angelic for the past 2 hours, drawing, playing Nintendo, singing (softly), talking to people... I can hardly believe they are mine. Just like I can hardly believe the lady that is telling me that I have the ''new'' format of pictures but require the ''old'' black and white ones?!?!?<br /><br />Ok kids, let's run! Back to photo shop. Plead with the lady to make another set in old format that I need because immigration entrance closes at 1300. I'm thinking I haven't waited all this time on the kids day off to have to take them out of school and start over.<br /><br />I know I'm forgetting something at this point... Oh! Feed the animals! So we have a quick ''picnic'' (they love the term, all the food I pack tastes better either when it's a picnic or when they get to spread it all over the inside of the car...) So I have them gobble down the knick knacks and get the photos by 1247!<br /><br />Over to immigration again... The lady that had served me, told me NOT to write my name down that she would pass me right after he current customer. GREAT!<br />By now, kids are thinking I'm plotting to making they day off the worst possible. They have made a mess with the water bottle that we picked up inconspicuously (that is a very difficult word to spell.) Reana made a friend that needed help translating stuff on the computer from spanish to english.<br />After a short wait, we have the documents! and two kids with blue, NON removable, ink on their thumbs...<br /><br />My little angels have been so good that they surely deserve a boli. They are the popsicles that are sold on every street corner and come in a variety of unheard of flavors. Chamoy, Cocacola, Pepino and chile...<br /><br />We stop at a mini super, get out and the kids start to chose. I forgot my wallet in the car, so Reana went to get it for me.<br />The kids ate these bolis like they were the best thing on earth! Their smiles after being so good all day are priceless.<br />Back to the car, maybe we'll get a chance to go to Palmilla! <br /><br />They all chant together: ''Playa! Playa! Playa!'' as we walk to the car. <br /><br />Where did you put my bag Reana? The one you took my wallet from? CRAP! Bag is gone. I go through all the disbelief, and anger and such while looking around trying to find bag or culprit. No luck, it's gone.<br /><br />Call 066 to make a report then go to station to write it up. It's now about 1615, Kids are still little angels, disappointed angels that have lost their Nintendos but angels non the less. (the clerk that stamps the report finishes at 330. Her boss tells me that I would have to make an ''arrangement'' with her to ''encourage'' her to stay later today for my report seen as tomorrow is holiday this wouldn't get done before Thursday!) So after I get my ''official'' report, I offer the lady the last 127 pesos I have. She graciously left the 4 of us the 27 pesos... When in Rome...<br /><br />We are going home kids, I'm pooped!<br /><br />The kids were looking forward to taking a dip today and they have been so good that I pulled into Palmilla, and told them, they had 5 minutes. No time to change into bathing suits, so the 4 of us ran into the ocean all dressed. It felt wonderful! A sort of cleansing of all the yuckiness of the day!<br /><br />We got back into the car, went home dried off and had Chinese food for supper with Cherine and her customer.<br /><br />Ok, now, I'm pooped for real.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-5459036661817867520?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-58814273976067153212010-05-03T07:09:00.001-06:002010-05-03T07:09:51.359-06:00Had a looonnnggg day at the beach yesterday. We opted for Palmilla, Cherine had to leave us at 1230 to go to hairdresser. I hung out an extra 4 hours with the kids. We have realized that it&#39;s one of the greatest activities that avoids all conflicts. They each play together awhile then kinda do their own thing, with enough room to not bother each other. The price is right also.<br> <br>Viva la playa!<br clear="all"><br>While hanging out we crossed paths with a nice couple that come from Longueuil. Normand &amp; Pierrette share some sun and sand, they were super impressed with our story. Turns out that Pierrette is quite a celebrity that enjoyed Los Cabos because it allowed for more privacy than other destinations more popular with Quebekers. Does Pierrette Robitaille rign a bell anyone? It did for us! After looking it up on the internet...<br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-5881427397606715321?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-88740192071481503182010-04-24T07:17:00.001-06:002010-04-24T07:17:17.268-06:00Let&#39;s take a trip in time together, I&#39;ll start with Thursday.<br><br>At 1600, I get confirmation of an appointment with the plumber at Villa Verde in Zacatitos (a half hour drive) for 1800. So around 1700 while getting ready to kick off, I noticed a flat tire (it seems to happen often here...) So I hoped in the other car and got going. I also called the mechanic, yes it is now about 1730, to ask him to come by and take care of the situation. <br> The trip to Villa Verde was a bust as by 1845 there was no plumber and no cell zone to call so after talking to the gardener, who said the plumber stood him up all day last saturday, I decided to go back home.<br>Got home just in time to put the kids down. As I finally sat down to breath, the mechanic shows up(it 1930!) and starts working on the flat.<br> At the same time, 1945, I get a call from plumber that says he was at Villa Verde! Almost two hours late!!!!! I told him we would talk later to setup another time...<br><br>Time flies when you are having fun because I just realized this stuff actually happened on Tuesday! sorry.<br> <br>So Wednesday was a &#39;&#39;normal&#39;&#39; day then there was the famous soccer game. as described in a previous blog.<br><br>Thursday, I had mechanic come by for the oil change. He comes to our house, picks up the car and brings it back. He was also trying to get a spare for the car so he ended up keeping it overnight which was fine. Until I tried the van and it had no power...<br> Friday am, with the truck at the mecanic&#39;s and the van not starting, the kids and I bummed a lift from Juan de Dios (he has a lot of room in the back of his pickup) to go to school and I asked the Francisco to pick me up in &#39;&#39;el centro&#39;&#39; to bring me home with the truck.<br> Francisco looked at the situation under the hood of the van, battery had moved onto a pulley which had worn through the plastic letting acid leak pretty much all over! So new battery for the van!<br>Then a quick trip to San Lucas to pick up the passport pics.<br> Off to the Canadian Consulate with Reana and My passport applications. Wow! things when very well. I suggest all of you to have your passports done out of country, it bets the lineups.<br>By the time we had to pick up the kids, I was already pooped.<br> Cherine headed off to meet a customer and I went home to wait for her to go to our &#39;&#39;Baklava&#39;&#39; party.<br>Yep, Cherine was teaching her colleagues how to make baklava. It was a nice evening, we left at 1050. It takes an awful long time to make those tasty treats!<br> <br clear="all"> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-8874019207148150318?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-64253273736103056562010-04-22T09:00:00.001-06:002010-04-22T09:00:58.851-06:00We had a fun filled evening of playing soccer in the street yesterday. JD, Rosalinda and I whipped Antonio, Gustavo, Reana and Alexa, 8-7. It smells like a revenge match tonite... Reana was the big champ as far as injuries (maybe if I wouldn&#39;t trip her so often she would stay on her feet) and she is quickly learning that asphalt is harder than turf... I myself have road rash on the top of my ankle. You are probably thinking that it is an odd place to get injured, well you are right, It is... Oh ya, there is also the small matter of a golf ball sized blister on my foot, doesnt hurt, yet!<br> <br>Looks like Kiki&#39;s travel plans for this summer are becoming more concrete. Bon voyage &amp; be safe!<br><br>We went to San Diego School open class for Eddy. He does good work when he is concentrated. I think it takes a lot of energy for him to stay 100% focused with all the spanish that is going on. But he is holding his own. Another couple days off, from May 1st to 5th, he&#39;ll have another break.<br> <br>Reana is doing well on all aspects. Her social integration is pretty much completed. Her school is going as well as the effort she is putting in.<br><br>I have a date with a pile of paperwork today so ttfn.<br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-6425327373610305656?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-26000709192594137632010-04-19T08:26:00.001-06:002010-04-19T08:26:32.350-06:00<div>Big day today!</div> <div> </div> <div>Cherine is showing the Villa Verde and touring with customers! Yay! Suerte mi amor!</div> <div> </div> <div>As for Sunday, en ordre chronologique inverse!</div> <div> </div> <div>A good nights sleep.</div> <div> </div> <div>A massage for my babee</div> <div> </div> <div>A quiet evening.</div> <div> </div> <div>Kiki has advised the Don Sanchez that she will be taking leave of their employment in 2 weeks.</div> <div> </div> <div>A wonderful day at the beach. We went to Santa Maria (by far Cherines favorite) with our neighbors, Rosalinda, Juan de Dios and Antonio. Last outing, we showed Antonio that he DID know how to swim and now we have a hard time getting him out of the water... This time, the challenge was to show Rosalinda that waves dont bite! Done!</div> <div>Snokeling was amazing, a lot of fish! (the bag of stale totopos helped...)</div> <div> </div> <div>A smooth morning.</div> <div> </div> <div>Saturday,</div> <div> </div> <div>A quick dip at La Playita.</div> <div> </div> <div>I met my new customers at Las Missiones. They want me to go by their place once a month to check on things. Very cool! Bonnie referred me, she is the bestest...</div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-2600070919259413763?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-46639713065441531862010-04-16T10:13:00.001-06:002010-04-16T10:13:29.077-06:00There are a few things that still strike me as different in our day to day activities.<br><br>First, they usage of walls for advertising is wild. The amount of painting and painting on top of the old stuff is incredible. Each event, public fiesta, political or cultural is posted up on walls. They don&#39;t just put up a sign like back home. The cover the existing ad, with a fresh coat of paint then paint on the new ad. It&#39;s just one of those things that is normal but different...<br> <br>Second, Mexicans love their acronyms. I mean we live with a fair amount but theirs rarely seem to be easy...<br><br>Fonatur - FOndo NAtional de fomento al TURismo<br>Fonavit - <br>SEP - Secretaria de Educacion Publica<br> CFE - Comision Federal Electrica<br>ISSSTE - Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado<br>OOMSAPAS - <font color="#333300" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Organismo Operador Municipal del Sistema de Agua Potable,  Alcantarillado y Saneamiento</span></font> (my favorite...)<br><br>And last, it&#39;s a comment that Eddy made while I was driving the other day. He looked over at me and said: &#39;&#39;I thought Tom(the guy we bought the car from ) was from Canada? I didn&#39;t know he could speak spanish?&#39;&#39; What an odd comment until he explained that it must have been very difficult for Tom when he lived in Canada with this car radio that speaks only in Spanish!<br> <br>This is where young ones and elders meet. My grandfather used to tell me that his TV was broken when we visited him on Honoré Beaugrand because it would only speak French...<br clear="all"><br><br><br><br>-- <br>Todd Massey<br> Cabo Casita Keeper<br><a href="mailto:todd@cabocasitakeeper.com">todd@cabocasitakeeper.com</a><br>CAN (438) 338 3073<br>USA (619) 630 1293<br>CEL +52 1 (624) 174 9260 <br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-4663971306544153186?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-47419685671444091332010-04-16T05:59:00.001-06:002010-04-16T05:59:31.538-06:00Oh ya, &#39;&#39;All over the place!&#39;&#39;<br><br>I haven&#39;t been very faithful to you lately as I&#39;m scurrying everywhere for a million different things. Today, I&#39;ll try to bring order to my life and possibly write something coherent tomorrow.<br> <br>Tonite is the big Red Cross masquerade bal in San Lucas, I just can&#39;t wait! <br><br>It&#39;s also the first time we have the kids babysat since we are here (family excluded...) hope everything goes well.<br><br clear="all"> <br>-- <br>Todd Massey<br>Cabo Casita Keeper<br><a href="mailto:todd@cabocasitakeeper.com">todd@cabocasitakeeper.com</a><br>CAN (438) 338 3073<br>USA (619) 630 1293<br>CEL +52 1 (624) 174 9260 <br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-4741968567144409133?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-16527668160870276542010-04-11T06:44:00.001-06:002010-04-11T06:44:39.533-06:00Got up bright and early to get some paperwork done. Savannah joined me so phooey to that...<br><br>Received some VERY exciting news when I talked with my mom. We are getting visitors again! It would seem that GM, C &amp; D will be here for the beginning of June. (That means we will get to cool off in their pool!!!) We are going to hold off on telling the kids because every morning for the next 2 months I&#39;ll spend saying no not yet in x dodos...<br> <br><a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/fullscreen.html?mode=a&amp;year=2010&amp;month=6&amp;day=5&amp;hour=15&amp;min=35&amp;sec=00&amp;p0=65">http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/fullscreen.html?mode=a&amp;year=2010&amp;month=6&amp;day=5&amp;hour=15&amp;min=35&amp;sec=00&amp;p0=65</a><br> <br>Pancho didn&#39;t finish the car because the problem was a little more than the water pump, there is another dohicky and a seal to be changed. He doesn&#39;t seemed to be worried so neither am I...<br><br>We were also cordially invited to join Francisco and his family to a trip to the beach. We are off to La Ribera, that&#39;s an hour ride. It&#39;ll be worth it, we bring our food, he&#39;ll bbq it. I love partying with the locals. ( I&#39;m not sure what is happening with this as Cherine only feel asleep around 4am. She prefered to spend her night in the washroom. Something didn&#39;t agree with her stomach.<br> <br>Cabo Casita Keeper<br><a href="mailto:todd@cabocasitakeeper.com">todd@cabocasitakeeper.com</a><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1652766816087027654?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-76096287034570152972010-04-10T06:59:00.001-06:002010-04-10T06:59:21.912-06:00Yesterday was the kids last day at day camp before the beginning of classes on Monday. They had a GREAT time, day camp was a good idea for the last few days. It&#39;ll give me a chance not to miss them so much. We have been all running around together for the past weeks. Although a few trying moments, only the good times remain!<br> <br>We finally ate the tuna we caught in January. There was a ton of food and the neighbors, Juan de Dios, Rosalinda and Antonio came over for supper. All had a pretty good times and the fish was delicious.  JD is a &#39;&#39;choyero&#39;&#39; (native from Los Cabos) as opposed to the majority of Mexicans here who came from other parts to find work. Rosalinda and Antonio are Rancheros! Real live Cowboys! Anyone need a pair of authentic boots made in Leon? I think they will hook Cherine up with a pair of red ones, made of crocodile, ostrich and leather. I&#39;m looking forward to inconspicuously walk around with her...<br> Thank you Babee for being the hostess with the mostess!<br><br>Today Cherine is at the office so I figure we are going to stray from our normal routine and swing by the beach instead. I know, I know, that is our normal routine... Why change a good thing? For some reason the kids have a lot of fun there... Not to mention on weekends we can have a picnic for lunch. Miammm, I love sand in my sandwich! Nothing like a nice warm can of Coke either.<br> <br>My eyes have been killing me these days, no relief with polysporin. Red eye drops seem to help a bit. Hopefully a dip in nature&#39;s saline solution will knock things back into place...<br><br>Ooh, and our &#39;&#39;other&#39;&#39; car now has plates! The transito experience continued here in San Jose with another ton of paperwork (which I was prepared for). Only hitch was during routine vehicule inspection, window tint was too dark so I had to peel it all off! We are now mobile in a 4x4 way! Bring on the storm season, we are prepared. We don&#39;t have it today because &#39;&#39;Maestro&#39;&#39; is fixing the water pump, mirrors and adding a spare.<br> <br>Along with the vehicule being prepared, we also swung by Costco to pick up a few things and came out with more liquids than you would believe. 100 of so bottles of water, 2 dozen cans of coke, 20 assorted Gatorade, 18 bottles of Green Tea. We ain&#39;t about to dehydrate, that&#39;s for sure... Don&#39;t forget we also have three 19 liter bottles of water replenished at our door upon request<br clear="all"> <br><br>Cabo Casita Keeper<br><a href="mailto:todd@cabocasitakeeper.com">todd@cabocasitakeeper.com</a><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-7609628703457015297?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-20205997516800965052010-04-08T06:21:00.001-06:002010-04-08T06:21:18.166-06:00Kids went to the San Diego School daycamp and had a blast. They didn&#39;t want to come home with Cherine and begged to return tomorrow. And I thought they were having fun with us...<br><br>I left early for my daytrip to La Paz.<br> <br>7am - pick up Francisco, (the mechanic) who offered to accompany me on my adventure. <br><br>La Paz is a 2 and a half hour drive, so we wanted to get a jump on things so we wouldn&#39;t get to the &#39;&#39;Transito&#39;&#39; too late. A fairly uneventful drive, it&#39;s a beautiful winding road up the Pacific Coast up to Todos Santos, then you head inland towards La Paz. A lot of rolling hills and mucho construction, they are working on making the road a highway. What a difference that&#39;ll be instead of following these big trucks or trying to pass them on an incline.<br> <br>Got to La Paz in good time and found the &#39;&#39;Transito&#39;&#39; with minimal effort and a little asking...<br><br>As we walk in, the place is packed. Unlike our SAAQ where you head to one counter get a number and wait for your turn. There is no &#39;&#39;reception&#39;&#39; and there are about 30 different wickets all with different headings, scattered about the open area. A gentleman approaches us and offers us information. We told him we wanted to &#39;&#39;baja las placas&#39;&#39;, remove the current plates for the vehicule so I can put new plates in my name. He starts up with the procedure, you have to go to this wicket then to the cashier. Over to another wicket for approuval then go to the &#39;&#39;placas&#39;&#39; (plates) wicket for the certificate that it&#39;s done. Imagine each one of these wickets has between 4 to 13 people waiting in line... Rodrigo, the kind gentleman says that for 50 pesos, he will take care of everything... When in Rome, do as the Romans so why not.<br> <br>He takes a few of the papers and heads off to make some copies. He returns promptly with a printout of the cars history. Oh to our surprise, there are pending infractions on the car and the plates haven&#39;t been paid last year... I thought this had been settled yesterday at the DMV in San Jose. So in a nutshell, the total bill comes out to 2900 pesos. Not good at all. After a little &#39;&#39;negociation&#39;&#39;, Rodrigo says he can probably drop this to by a thousand. He goes off into the &#39;&#39;Direccion General&#39;&#39; office and comes back saying that for 1500 pesos, the whole procedure would be done. The plates would be completely cleared and the vehicule would be ready to receive the new plates in my name. That we will get in San Jose so I don&#39;t have to run to La Paz everytime something comes up... So by 1030, he tells up to come back at 1230-1300 and everthing should be ready.<br> <br>Francisco and I, had a couple hours ahead of us in La Paz. We took a short ride to the Malecon. Walked a little then we sat down for some grub at &#39;&#39;Los Laureles&#39;&#39; a mariscos place. He ordered a couple of mixed plates and we share some fresh seafood looking out on the bay. It was a fun meal as Francisco is a riot. I&#39;ve realized that it is a lot of work for me to spend all this time in Spanish. It&#39;s a constant effort of concentration to listen, follow and respond.<br> <br>By 1300 we went back to see Rodrigo, who says things are under way and should be ready in a little while. This is when the waiting becomes a chore. We sat there until 1500, then he came over and said it was time to pay. So I found myself handing over 1500 pesos to this stranger for him to somehow change the amount due. Amazing! It doesn&#39;t seem to phase anyone, it&#39;s just the way things are done...<br> <br>Once that is done, Rodrigo now proceeds to play musical wicket with the whole dance that he told us we had to do but his advantage is that we bypasses the lines and cuts in front of everybody. What a crazy system!<br> <br>By almost 1600, I am handing him his 50 pesos, and in return I am getting official receipts in the amount of 1100 pesos (yep, 400 pesos disappear along with the infractions...) and more importantly a certificate that this car&#39;s registration is clear and ready to be plated. He also gave us a sort of temporary paper so we can drive back to San Jose without plates. But from my understanding, it&#39;s a paper that the &#39;&#39;transito&#39;&#39; police will accept but the &#39;&#39;Federales&#39;&#39; are a different jusrisdiction. GREAT! I&#39;ll be out of &#39;&#39;transito&#39;&#39; jurisdiction in 5 minutes and driving in &#39;&#39;Federal Police&#39;&#39; land for the next 3 hours. Lets keep our fingers crossed and Francisco said a little prayer also. I mean literally!<br> <br>I got home completely pooped at about 620. A full day of driving and Spanish.<br><br>Today&#39;s experience is exactly why we are here. To live new adventures and such, thank you Francisco for holding my hand through all of this. I owe you one.<br> <br>Tomorrow, 8am, I&#39;m off to the transito here is San Jose to get this bad boy plated in my name. Then off to Zacatitos to see Geri&#39;s house being boarded up. Maybe the 4x4 will come in handy already...<br><br><br> <br><br><br><br>Cabo Casita Keeper<br><a href="mailto:todd@cabocasitakeeper.com">todd@cabocasitakeeper.com</a><br>USA (619) 630 1293<br><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-2020599751680096505?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-17800085276313053992010-04-06T06:23:00.000-06:002010-04-06T06:24:00.249-06:00The beach, work, a movie at the cinema, Burger King, sleepover at a friend&#39;s, a rented movie, a bit of bicycle, a stop at the Municipal Police to inquire about licence plates, 2 hospitals, 1 blood test, a couple of meals, a few snacks...<br> <br clear="all">Cabo Casita Keeper<br>USA (619) 630 1293<br><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1780008527631305399?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-25531348177022372832010-04-02T06:34:00.000-07:002010-04-02T06:42:34.186-07:00Yoreciclo 12th monthly collection. Reana &amp; Eddy tagged along. They had a lot of fun and were actually helpful. They got to play in the park quite a bit too...<br><br>Off to Palmilla to wash some of the grime off in the ocean. The beach is packed, it&#39;s Semana Santa! No tents. We heard that there is a party at El Tule today. When in Rome... ain&#39;t I happy we picked a country that knows how to through a Fiesta, over and over again. That&#39;s pretty much how it feels. <br> <br>Since we got here, we have been graced by many visitors, Xmas and now Easter. When is it that we are supposed to work? <br><br>I signed us up for a bag o&#39; veggies at Sabor de Amor. For 300 pesos, we got a huge bag full of fresh organic veggies. Unfortunately, I don&#39;t have a clue what some of these veggies are... Oh, and it comes with cardboard bread. I mean you actually have to chew this stuff. After the initial taste test looks like Cherine and the two little ones will let us have. Thanks guys, hopefully Kiki will REALLY like it.<br> <br>Got home, emptied the car and went to pick up the bikes. The guy does a great job, he seems really passionate about fixing bikes. From what I understood he used to race. The front of his place is packed with teens on BMX all hanging out. The shop has only been open for 3 weeks and his business is booming. He charged 200 pesos. I can&#39;t get over stuff like that.<br> <br>Our mecanic came by for a routine topping off the prestone in the radiator and spent about an hour putzing on the car for 100 pesos. Gracias Francisco.<br><br>Did you know that &#39;&#39;Pancho&#39;&#39; is actually a nickname for &#39;&#39;Francisco&#39;&#39;?<br> <br>OK, enough blabbing<br><br clear="all"><br>Cabo Casita Keeper<br><a href="mailto:todd@cabocasitakeeper.com">todd@cabocasitakeeper.com</a><br><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-2553134817702237283?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-59757471070116757692010-04-02T06:15:00.001-07:002010-04-02T06:15:27.228-07:00Out to Zacatitos for pics and instructions about Casa Verde. Great oceanfront property that she would like my help to rent. If you really like it, she is also selling complete or fractionnal.<br><br>A bite to eat at home, then shop for bikes. Return movies and pick up stuff for CB San Lucas<br> <br>Rush over to El Tule residencial to pickup Rosalinda. Cabo Casita Keeper had a cleaning gig for Patty &amp; Don at Casa del Mar. They are a very nice couple. Rosalinda did a wonderful job as always. I&#39;ve gotten more details about our Easter brunch over there. We are in charge of bringing fruit.<br> <br>A quick trip to San Lucas, to drop off the boxes, back to help Rosalinda.<br><br>On the way home I dropped off the 2 bikes for adjustments. Seats, pedals, brakes, grease job, the works!<br><br>by the time I got home, I was ready to sleep standing up...<br> <br><br><a href="mailto:todd@cabocasitakeeper.com">todd@cabocasitakeeper.com</a><br><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-5975747107011675769?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-57209734277310299932010-03-30T06:07:00.001-07:002010-03-30T06:07:19.039-07:00After one day of Easter break, I&#39;m already wondering if by the end of the two weeks if we will still be 6... gotta love &#39;em!<br><br>Our supper party went great. Cherine was going through withdrawal with only the 6 of us so we invited 6 other people over for supper! Bon retour M. Fernand &amp; Mme. Isabelle, see you in November. The BBQ was masterfully done by my babee. Ribs, chicken and shrimp were grilling in harmony over the flames. It&#39;s so nice to watch grace in motion. Like usual I was the WD-40, trying to keep everything moving along smoothly. Watching the kids, making drinks, washing dishes, being sociable... Life, gotta love it.<br> <br>Another piece of great news, Cabo Casita Keeper got a contract for a client in Casa del Mar. <br><br>We also have been invited to an Easter brunch at Casa del Mar. They don&#39;t have many kids at the complexe and knowing we had 3 little ones, thought it would be fun. Little do they know... The only downside is that is like a potluck, and they want us to bring fresh fruit or a fruit salad. I was really looking forward having to cook a casserole or bake something in this heat...<br> <br><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-5720973427731029993?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-85715016766545957252010-03-28T06:41:00.000-07:002010-03-29T06:42:15.370-07:00Well, I felt like I had been in a time warp. Back to my fifth grade in Sevilla. Palm Sunday here is no small thing. There were palm vendors everywhere around church and they have some pretty intricate stuff. I'll try to get a couple pictures uploaded.<br /><br />Prior to the mass there was a massive benediction of the palms where everyone is outside and the priest prays and sprays us all with holy water. Is that stuff supposed to burn upon contact?<br /><br />Then a procession back inside the church for the mass. The first 6 rows are always reserved for children and they even have them sit down on the floor in front of the alter. The priest often sits amongst them and even interacts with them by passing them the mic. A little singing. It's a fresh concept. I was standing outside so it wasn't as fresh as it must have been almost 30 degrees by the time I moved to the shade.<br /><br />Off to Zacatitos. Camille is in town and Monsieur Fernand and Isabelle are leaving Tuesday am. The beach was great as always. The kids played quite a bit in the ''jacuzzi'' and we had a riot in the waves. All in all, another fun day at the beach.<br /><br />After a supper of golden hotcakes, that were absolutely exquisite.(I made them...) The kids played around home. Reana headed out on her bike and came back with a whole following. It was Profe Pedro and a bunch of other kids. They wanted Reana to join them in a soccer game. They play every Friday at 4 and the coach (profe Pedro) says she is better than some of the boys on the team. That is exactly what we had been looking for.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-8571501676654595725?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-63592170883344119062010-03-28T06:18:00.000-07:002010-03-29T06:19:44.204-07:00Last night, Kiera comes back from work as usual around half past midnight. As usual, she comes up to tell us she is back home safe, and kisses us goodnight.<br /><br />A little less usual, she was freaked out! Our front door was wide open when she had gotten home! <br />The light was on in the kids room!<br /><br />First things first, are the kids OK? Yep, they are all sleeping. Alright, goodnight!<br /><br />I woke up with the intention of trying to figure out What the heck happened?<br /><br />To add to the oddities, the mop was in the kitchen full of suds... When Cherine got up she noticed there was water leaking from the fridge... and when Savannah came down she was wearing a dress, NOT what she went to bed with...<br /><br />Ok, enough is enough! I know what is wrong, the house must be haunted! They probably built it on an ancient sacral burial ground and now we are living the wrath of the undead! This would probably be the theory that Claudius would come up with but I felt I had to dig a little deeper.<br /><br />I somehow felt the answer lied with our little darling Savannah. So after a little questioning and a lot of offering information, Savannah has shed light on our mystery.<br /><br />She woke up (between our going to bed at 1130 and Kiera's arrival at 1230) thirsty. So went downstairs for a glass of water. Not finding any she tried to fill a glass from the 19 liter Sierra Azul bottle that is mounted on a hinge. That spilled everywhere! She slipped, fell in the water and was drenched so she opened the front door to see if I was there to help her. Then she saw a bottle of water on the patio, drank that. She headed back upstairs (obviously forgetting to close the front door) , turned on the light to find dry clothes. She slipped into a dress and went back to bed, leaving havoc in the path.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-6359217088334411906?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-6757109394893392132010-03-28T05:24:00.001-07:002010-03-28T05:24:58.876-07:008:30 am - Cherine drops us off at Las Viudas beach and heads to work. She should be back around noon...<br><br>Beleive it or not, that was actually my idea! I&#39;m figuring we will be alone. No way José! (I&#39;ve actually used this expression literally with one of the mechanics...) There is a whole settlement of tents installed at the far end of Las Viudas which is a very small quaint bay. The sand is actually small rocks. Although there didn&#39;t seem to be much movement over near the tents, there was plenty of action by the shore. This happens to be THE beach that the kayak expedition leave from for their morning tour. So we saw about 12 kayaks from 3 different companies head off into the sea, paddling awkwardly as most were first timers. The guides make it look way too easy!<br> <br>Scavenger hunt! Who can find me a plastic bottle? A piece of trash? Something recyclable? We ended up with a cardboard box, 2 glass bottles, 1 plastic bottle, a bunch of metal bottle caps, some metal wiring. Lots of trash that we redirected to the bins that are on the beach. Eddy who is the best picker uper ever, even came back with 2 apples, 2 pears, an orange, a rose and half a watermelon. I hope he didn&#39;t raid the campers breakfast!<br> <br>After her work, Cherine picks us up and we head to El Pescadero for the Chile &amp; Fresa fest. Please note the importance of &#39;&#39;El&#39;&#39;. There are two towns one is &#39;&#39;Pescadero&#39;&#39;, the other &#39;&#39;El Pescadero&#39;&#39;, no big deal if you make a mistake though, it&#39;s only a 5 hour drive between the two on opposite sides of the baja! So we headed to the closer of the two. After a good 45 minutes of a nice winding road by the Pacific, we started seeing signs for the Festival. A few small ones, then at the one intersection of the village a huge sign. Down the road cars parked on both sides of the street, police directing traffic. This must be it! We parked walked over to where there were tents. Tour the exposition and were back in the car within 20 minutes. You win some, you lose some. Nothing much, we were expecting a bit more, the Fiestas kinda set the pace for us. Home Jaime!<br> <br>A quick stop at Costco! and back home.<br><br><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-675710939489339213?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-70061713059342349292010-03-26T05:26:00.001-07:002010-03-26T05:26:15.122-07:00 A lot of things happening these days.<br><br>I don&#39;t know where to start, or when to write about it...<br><br>Today, we are having our &#39;&#39;preventive&#39;&#39; fumigation. They recommend a couple times a year, we may get away with just one here before the end of our lease.<br> <br>I have an appointment with a potential customer in Casa del Mar. They need cleaning service with an english speaking contact. That&#39;s what Cabo Casita Keeper (USA 619 630 1293 / cell 044 624 174 9260) Wish me success in offering them the service they require.<br> <br>Kids are off to their last day of school for the next 2 weeks! All kind of day camp happening a little everywhere. Or do we keep them at home, play tag team babysitter with Cherine and have them drive us crazy!?!?! I think we&#39;ll try that for the first week. I need help recycling next Thursday...<br> <br>Reana has some kind of play this pm at her school. I am anxious to see this, she has been signing and practicing for the past week. Speaking of which, Manuel, her music teacher hopes she stays in this school so he can coach and teach her how to sing. He has she sings nice and loud and has mucho potential. She&#39;s always wanted to be a superstar.<br> <br>Temperature wise, things are definately heating up down here. We&#39;ve gone over 30 degrees everyday this week. Not the springs I am used to...<br><br>Pat has got things under control back home. Michel from 1010 is pre approuved for financing, he just has to pay off a personal loan and I think we&#39;ll have a deal!<br> The kids are out of 1009, they owe us a little over a month, that should be coming shortly... New tenant will be in by mid month, she is considering purchase also.<br><br>Along the lines of liquidating, Claude sold our two cars, finally! No more van or submarine...Although van has been replaced by identical one here and we are looking at a kingcab pickup this am. <br> <br>For those of you who had to read the last sentence twice because that would seem very out of character for my dad, please note difference between Claude our beloved mechanic from Ste-Anne-des-lacs and Claudius!<br><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-7006171305934234929?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-37047222646153796482010-03-25T16:15:00.001-07:002010-03-26T09:13:43.535-07:00<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"> </div><br />Having lots of sun = no dryer.<br /><br />This is what we call outdoor living...<br /><br />The pics have been removed from this album as they caused more harm than good... <br /><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-3704722264615379648?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-74878192240765311932010-03-23T12:16:00.001-07:002010-03-23T12:22:35.896-07:00Along the line of things that can go wrong, the airport is one of those places that has H-U-G-E potential.<br /><br />Well, here is my story of a routine trip to drop off Teta &amp; Gedo at the airport for their flight home.<br /><br />It all started pretty well, we got there on time, we parked, we got the suitcases to the terminal, the AA wickets were already open with nobody in line. The 2 checked luggage were opened and nothing unusual caught the agen's eye. We were escorted to the AA agent who checked luggage all the way to YUL (that's Montreal for us that travel a lot...). The wheelchair assistance was confirmed for Dallas and Montreal. We headed to security where I gave them big hugs and kisses and sent them on their merry way. I watched as they cleared customs without a hitch and walked off towards their gate. So far so good.<br /><br />What do I mean? That's not good that's GREAT! That was the easiest departure I have ever lived. I think it even went better than dropping people off in the departure zone while haggling with the officer that keeps telling you to move and blocking the guy behind you that wants to leave along with the next guy that is hoping you will hurry up.<br /><br />I walked back to my car with an odd sensation. It's weird to be sending people off from an ''exotic'' airport usually we leave from those airports and Pierre Elliot Trudeau is my homebase. I guess I'll get used to it.<br /><br />I hoped into the car then headed to the exit. The booth is closed. Cool! FREE parking. ?!?!? the gate is down and reinforced with a chain! You have got to be kidding. Talking about checking out but never leaving...(any Eagle's fans???) Now what.<br /><br />Think, think, think.<br /><br />Ah, ha! I'll go out by the entrance. So I head to the other end of the parking figuring that I'll take another ticket, the gate will open and I'll be able to fly out of here! right?<br /><br />WRONG! the damn ticket machine is not giving me anything. It may be some kind of sensor that knows that either my vehicule is too close to the gate or that knows that I am NOT a car. Technology wins again...<br /><br />Back to my parking spot, I head inside. Obviously, I'll find someone there that can help, right?<br /><br />Yep, big help that was. Security told me that employees for parking company arrive at 7:30! That means 8:00 if I'm lucky! The kids will be tucked away at school by then.<br /><br />think, think, think.<br /><br />Back to parking lot, I drive around the whole thing because I am convinced that no one can have such a stupid ass system. To no avail, there is no exit...<br /><br />I go back and try the entrance again. I parked a little further back and clunked heavily towards the machine while making a motor sounds (maybe it is like voice activated...Cila I'm kidding, it's not really voice activated!) the machine still won't spit out another ticket not open the gate.<br /><br />I have to tell you that all of this is not for the modest 18$ minimum that they charge at home. I'm talking 21pesos! That comes out to a little less than a twooney!<br /><br />What now? I called Cherine, at 5:30am to inform her of situation. then I notice that I can move a couple of cones and a sign and tightly pass between wall and gate. What the hell, it seems like a good idea.<br /><br />So, I move a couple of plastic cones, drag the big sign over and hop in the car. I jump up on the sidewalk and drive slowly out.<br /><br />Hurray! With a cool head and a positive attitude we can always find an appropriate solution.<br />Along the line of things that can go wrong, the airport is one of those places that has H-U-G-E potential.<br /><br />Well, here is my story of a routine trip to drop off Teta &amp; Gedo at the airport for their flight home.<br /><br />It all started pretty well, we got there on time, we parked, we got the suitcases to the terminal, the AA wickets were already open with nobody in line. The 2 checked luggage were opened and nothing unusual caught the agen's eye. We were escorted to the AA agent who checked luggage all the way to YUL (that's Montreal for us that travel a lot...). The wheelchair assistance was confirmed for Dallas and Montreal. We headed to security where I gave them big hugs and kisses and sent them on their merry way. I watched as they cleared customs without a hitch and walked off towards their gate. So far so good.<br /><br />What do I mean? That's not good that's GREAT! That was the easiest departure I have ever lived. I think it even went better than dropping people off in the departure zone while haggling with the officer that keeps telling you to move and blocking the guy behind you that wants to leave along with the next guy that is hoping you will hurry up.<br /><br />I walked back to my car with an odd sensation. It's weird to be sending people off from an ''exotic'' airport usually we leave from those airports and Pierre Elliot Trudeau is my homebase. I guess I'll get used to it.<br /><br />I hoped into the car then headed to the exit. The booth is closed. Cool! FREE parking. ?!?!? the gate is down and reinforced with a chain! You have got to be kidding. Talking about checking out but never leaving...(any Eagle's fans???) Now what.<br /><br />Think, think, think.<br /><br />Ah, ha! I'll go out by the entrance. So I head to the other end of the parking figuring that I'll take another ticket, the gate will open and I'll be able to fly out of here! right?<br /><br />WRONG! the damn ticket machine is not giving me anything. It may be some kind of sensor that knows that either my vehicule is too close to the gate or that knows that I am NOT a car. Technology wins again...<br /><br />Back to my parking spot, I head inside. Obviously, I'll find someone there that can help, right?<br /><br />Yep, big help that was. Security told me that employees for parking company arrive at 7:30! That means 8:00 if I'm lucky! The kids will be tucked away at school by then.<br /><br />think, think, think.<br /><br />Back to parking lot, I drive around the whole thing because I am convinced that no one can have such a stupid ass system. To no avail, there is no exit...<br /><br />I go back and try the entrance again. I parked a little further back and clunked heavily towards the machine while making a motor sounds (maybe it is like voice activated...Cila I'm kidding, it's not really voice activated!) the machine still won't spit out another ticket not open the gate.<br /><br />I have to tell you that all of this is not for the modest 18$ minimum that they charge at home. I'm talking 21pesos! That comes out to a little less than a twooney!<br /><br />What now? I called Cherine, at 5:30am to inform her of situation. then I notice that I can move a couple of cones and a sign and tightly pass between wall and gate. What the hell, it seems like a good idea.<br /><br />So, I move a couple of plastic cones, drag the big sign over and hop in the car. I jump up on the sidewalk and slowly drive out.<br /><br />Hurray! With a cool head and a positive attitude we can always find an appropriate solution.<br /><br />As I swing back in front of the airport, an official looking guy in a uniform with a clipboard is in the middle of the street, figuring he has something to do with the parking as he was headed that way, I figured I'd stop and pay my due.<br /><br />This is when the adventure begins!<br /><br />The official looking gentleman is head of security for the airport. He starts in on me (ALL in spanish) that what I did was wrong, criminal offence, blah, blah, blah, so I try to tell him that I actually stopped to talk to him to pay. He stops me and tells me I don't understand then continues on and on, I told him that I even returned inside to get help but to no avail. Nothing, this dude doesn't want my due, it could be considered a bribe. By now, during all this he has taken down my license plate number and I've handed with my ID. What are we to do? He explains to me that the proper procedure is to call the Federal Police as the airport is Federal jurisdiction and ... Holy Cow! Federal Police are you kidding? All I want is to rush back home to get the kids ready for school. How can we resolve this in the easiest way possible? Can't I just pay you? OMG, if he was to accept money with the people watching him, he could be encarcerated for years, how would his wife and 3 kids survive... I told him that I certainly wished him no harm as I had 4 kids of my own and worst than 10 years in a prison would be the 11th year when my wife would get her hands on me after leaving her alone to cope for all this time. Was that a hint of a smile? Yep, he actually chuckled at my funny! There is hope after all. Just the fact that I'm still here and he still hasn't actually called the cops is a good sign. So after much more debate on solutions, such as me waiting for parking attendants to get here and pay them (which wasn't a solution as the ''crime'' had already been commited. I even offered to sneak back into the parking lot and put the cones back to original positions...<br />He finally says that if I oblige him by leaving him my license, he will fill out a full report and I can come pick it up later at the security office.<br />Sure, why not? Thank you very much, Jose Guadalupe! Nice to meet you. Have a great day! Thanks again.<br />And off I drive, without a license...<br /><br />By now, you are all expecting me to say I made it home without any further problems right? <br /><br />How far fetched would it be if I told you that on my way home, I drove very carefully trying not to attract attention which is why I did as everyone and drove right threw that stop sign. How much of a conincidence would it be for a cop to be there? and actually care whether I stopped or not? I stop at that sign only once and the car behind me almost rear ended me. He didn't seem to understand why any idiot would stop at a corner when there are no cars on the other street?? So since then, I just slow down and cruise through the intersection just like the locals.<br /><br />Well, I did drive through my stop sign but there were no cops and I made it home without further problems. I still don't have my drivers license yet that may be a whole other story.<br /><br />Kids are off to Cabo Submarine with school.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-7487819224076531193?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-13569619207182143272010-03-21T04:59:00.000-07:002010-03-22T05:00:44.731-07:00It was such a perfect day today, I suggest we call it Sunday!<br /><br />It's odd to bring in Spring in such a majestic fashion. Beautiful day, no clouds,&nbsp; a little breeze.<br /><br />We went to an early mass, then packed a picnic, dropped Cherine off at the Jazzfest and headed for Palmilla. Spent about 5 hours frolicking in the sand and the waves and came home pooped.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1356961920718214327?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-76990720736143309552010-03-19T21:03:00.001-07:002010-03-19T21:03:28.480-07:00<br>I&#39;m sooooo excited, we just got our van back.<br><br>Francisco, the mechanic, has been very helpful through this whole ordeal.<br><br>Total cost 7600 pesos! Not much considering the work done but way too much for a car we just bought...<br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-7699072073614330955?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-79662576490395876602010-03-18T05:35:00.000-07:002010-03-17T05:38:05.142-07:00What a show!<br /><br />We headed to Playa El Medano in Cabo San Lucas to take in some of the craziness of spring break. I've been promising an eyeful of ''mamasitas'' to Gedo all weekend so the plan was to go hang out at the Mango Deck for a beer.<br />MC Raul did not disappoint. He was already on fire at 1130am, offering rounds of beers and shots for the whole restaurant to clients that would ''win'' his challenges. There are relay races against the waiters. Push up competition with a chick on your back. Obviously, speed drinking against the waiters! Mechanical bull riding for the ladies... Basically more fun than is legal in most countries... <br /><br />A big thank you to ASU, CSU and all the others for delivering the goods. This was a trip to the beach he is not about to forget...Check out the pics!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-7966257649039587660?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-75138077167516064572010-03-13T06:16:00.000-07:002010-03-14T06:18:46.441-07:00Saturday, organic market in the morning then...<br /><br />As all of you surely know, the 19th of March is Saint Joseph's day. Most of you also know, that we are currently living in San José. Since Saint Joseph and San José are the same dude, naturally they will be celebrating his day.<br />What I was not aware of is the extend of the celebration. I mean, the St Patricks day parade is a big thing in Montreal. There is a rather large gathering of people that pour into downtown for a few hours. HA!<br />If the size of the party reflects the importance of the Saint then St Patrick has a long way to go...<br /><br />The party for Saint Joseph started yesterday! Nothing like a parade then go have a beer... <br /><br />It's more like they have completely closed off a 5 block x 4 block perimeter of downtown. The streets are lined with vendors in their tents. Selling everything from toys and gadgets for kids up to alcoholic beverages. There is more candy and sweets than you can shake a stick at. Every 5 vendors is selling freshly baked ''gorditas'', It's sweet dough that looks like an english muffin that they slice open and fill with la ''lechera'', some type of spread that gives you cavities just looking at it.<br /><br />The effect of the noise of all these vendors calling out, there flashing, blinking, stobing lights coupled with the constant stream of people weaving in and out, back and forth is exilarating. (or is that just my adrenaline kicking in to help keep an eye on the kids...) <br /><br />To top off all the cacophony, from behind us comes a parade of people, lead by no other than ''Rene Nuniez'' the beloved president BCS. (he said buenas tardes to us), followed by a bunch of people all decked out and a 7 piece Mariachi band. WILD! Even funnier is Gedo bewildered by this fair, is taking pics of everything and was standing in the middle of the street when the procession came by, he was completely oblivious to the president and his followers walking AROUND him...<br /><br />After this we get to the good stuff, ''la Ronde''. Yep, at the end of the two blocks of craziness, a full amusement park has setup in a parking lot. I think I mentioned noise and lights previously, well everything being relative, we might as well have been in a black hole. This park can probably be heard and seen from the moon!<br />With only one ride to choose from Reana and Eddy chose the Rollercoaster and Cherine volunteered me to accompany them. <br /><br />OMG! We are to die! Not because it's a monster rollercoaster and the sensations are going to kill me. Just because I fear the precarious way in which this may have been thrown together. Well, if my time has come, it might as well be while I'm flying... Obviously the metal structure did not come crumbling down and our cart did not shot off the tracks, but Eddy's first rollercoaster ride will be remember by the ''brake marks'' in his pants...<br /><br />The initial idea was to go back to where we started from and head to the stage to see some of the show... How about we grab a couple of hotdogs and call it a day.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-7513807716751606457?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-68596154587528315482010-03-12T08:23:00.001-07:002010-03-12T08:23:31.113-07:00We took a quick hop &amp; skip to Cabo San Lucas yesterday. Kiki hung out on the marina with Teta &amp; Gedo while Cherine &amp; I did a tour.<br><br>With three boats in town, there was plenty of white and pink for a few chuckles. (I know, I know,  we were white and pink just a few months ago...)<br> <br>We took advantage of being on the marina to take a water taxi tour with Chavez. He was a very nice, funny captain that gave us a full tour with commentary of everyrock between Pelican beach up to divorce beach and back. I think we have found &#39;&#39;our&#39;&#39; water taxi driver!<br> <br><br><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-6859615458752831548?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-47442666200156114052010-03-11T20:09:00.001-07:002010-03-11T20:09:11.534-07:00The most prominent bumper sticker here is &#39;&#39;No BAD days&#39;&#39;. It&#39;s a mentally that people have adopted that no matter how bad things are, we always have the beach.<br><br>Well after yesterday I&#39;m in some serious need of beach!<br> <br>Since the oil change and million point inspection the other day, the car has been responding in a funny way. A little sluggish, to the extent of discomfort.<br><br>I took it in to see my buddy Jose, who is the &#39;&#39;llantero&#39;&#39; (tire guy), his partner Francisco is the mecanic. So Francisco listens to me very attentively try to blurt out in the most understandable spanish I can find what noise the car is making and how it is reacting. This is in no way an easy task in english, well I actually broke into a sweat doing it in Spanish. He seemed to grasp my problem and stuck his head under the hood. To make a long story short the air filter was dirtier than Eddy&#39;s socks after a day playing at the park and the gas filter was completely blocked. I even got to blow in it as proof! (Little does he know, I couldn&#39;t tell my ass from my elbow when It comes to cars...)<br> Come to think of it, maybe he didn&#39;t actually want me to blow into it?!?!?!?<br>So Francisco, changed both filters and sent me off to try that. Things were better but...<br>The day before yesterday, while heading to Chileno beach, the check engine light comes back on and the car starts to overheat just as we pull into parking... it got a chance to cool down while sitting in the sun all day and our trip home was uneventful. Thank god we live close to the beach!<br> Yesterday, I bring the kids to school and Cherine to work then head over to see Francisco at noon. He again listens to all my woes with the van and starts looking under the hood. <br><br>The look on his face said it all.<br> Does &#39;&#39;motor kaput&#39;&#39; ring a bell anyone?<br>Well good news, motor not completely kaput but it needs to be taken apart and reworked then put back together. I&#39;m now figuring I&#39;ll be late to pick up the kids...<br> Francisco estimates about 6500 pesos and even worst 8 days... Let&#39;s do some quick math, we put 5500 km in 2.5 months, you know what, let&#39;s not do the math. I won&#39;t hurt as much...<br><br>So now, I&#39;m at the garage, Cherine is at work, it&#39;s 1300 and the kids finish at 1430. I&#39;ve tried to reach Tom, the guy who sold us the vehicule, but can&#39;t get a hold of him.<br> As I&#39;m walking towards the kids school, Tom calls, I let him in on the problems. He offers to &#39;&#39;lend&#39;&#39; us a car during the repairs. Better than a kick in the butt...<br><br>Now the whole thing is in Francisco&#39;s hands. Let&#39;s hope we chose the right garage...<br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-4744266620015611405?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-68031774740287508272010-03-11T07:25:00.001-07:002010-03-11T07:25:59.941-07:00Hey, hey, did I mention we got mail?<br><br>If I did, sorry for repeating.<br><br>But we are very exited that we actually received mail!<br><br>The letter we received was postmarked, from Montreal the 16th of January 2010.<br> <br>It was stamped as received in San Jose del Cabo on the 26th of January 2010. Ten days to get to the city we are living in.<br><br>It was received by us at home, on the 8th of March 2010.<br><br>When I say received, keep in mind that we do not have a mailbox. Delivery is made to no particular place in the middle of your front yard (hopefully it isn&#39;t too windy, or your neighbor is the one that gets the mail...)<br> <br>For those of you that want to send us snail mail, here is our adress.<br><br>TRECKS<br>Colonia Country del Mar<br>Ballena Bryde y Ballena Minke<br>Mz 6 lote 38<br>San Jose del Cabo, BCS<br>Mexico<br>23400<br><br>Don&#39;t send anything important or of any value. Actually don&#39;t send anything you actually want us to receive....<br> <br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-6803177474028750827?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-55088979605586125812010-03-09T06:18:00.001-07:002010-03-09T06:18:02.835-07:00Santa Maria beach with the inlaws. Water was &#39;&#39;refreshing&#39;&#39;, ambient air not warm enough to need refreshing.<br>Antonio sold 6 blankets, he loves us!<br>Stopped by My Reina for some of Yesenia&#39;s extraordinary shrimp tacos.<br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-5508897960558612581?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-39778290796878133352010-03-07T06:39:00.001-07:002010-03-07T06:39:29.191-07:00What the f***?<br><br>There is a saying in Los Cabos: &#39;&#39;Febrero loco, Marzo un otro poco!&#39;&#39;<br><br>NOT a good time to have company!<br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-3977829079687813335?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-62019972126644296182010-03-04T05:30:00.001-07:002010-03-04T05:30:21.700-07:00I&#39;ve realized that I&#39;m pretty good at keeping the machine well greased when it comes to our outtings with the 5 of us. Adding a single teenager is little throwing in a grain of sand, a little irritating but things are still moving nicely. Add 4 elderly people, you know have a shovel full of sand!<br> <br>Getting around with the 10 of us, is quite a challenge! <br><br>Our guests enjoyed the Palmilla playa yesterday. There is a million things to show them. I&#39;ve realized how much we have gotten done in such a short time. We know a lot!<br> <br><br>Today is my recycling volunteering day, I think they are headed to Cabo!<br><br><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-6201997212664429618?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-62685192097070071292010-03-02T05:45:00.000-07:002010-03-03T05:47:22.515-07:00Yesterday, was the car day. Today is the house.<br /><br />We got all the little things done that we had gotten used to and had put on the back burner. <br />The kitchen got curtains and mouldings around the counters. Finally, I don't think they are so shabby after all.<br />Our bathroom got an above the door shelf for the linen sitting on the floor of our room.<br />Our room got a veil for the closet. Pretty cool setup if I may say so myself!<br />We took down the kids bunk beds to offer two side by side beds. What a different look it gives the place.<br />all the suitcases, scattered around the bedrooms were packed with the stuff we don't need and hidden away under the beds.<br />My massage stuff was tucked away in our room.<br />Beds were changed and a quick trip to Soriana to pick up a few things. (like 2 kilos of shrimp for supper!)<br /><br />off to school to get the kids then we headed to the airport for ''Kiki's job interview...) We stood around for about 20 minutes, that includes 3 trips to the bathrooms. Which is obviously where Cherine was when the doors opened and out came Teta sitting in a wheel chair being pushed by an attendant. Closely followed by Bertha and Gedo, also being pushed by attendants. Mony was loaded up with the suitcases following behind.<br /><br />What a majestic entrance! or would that be exit! The three chairs, the 3 attendants, Mony, joined by the 3 kids, Kiki, Cherine &amp; myself. <br /><br />After a long trip the only left to do is: Home Jaime!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-6268519209707007129?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-12331356388040709992010-03-01T05:34:00.000-07:002010-03-03T05:46:37.760-07:00Since we've been in Los Cabos, I have realized that I constantly ''measure'' things. Mostly by comparing to past experiences. So everything is either ''like'' back home, or ''like'' when I was in Spain. <br />Then we obviously measure our time here, first it was days, then weeks now in months. We are soon going to hit the 3 month mark.<br />Today, I measured our journey in km. Yep, we have been here for 5000km. In what way is that remotely important one would ask?<br /><br />My father, the non-mechanically inclined one, (I think all that aspect was sucked out of his genes by his older brother...) has taught me but one thing about cars. That one must change the oil at every 5000 km. Since then, my vehicules &amp; I have respected that date with the mechanic. Every 5000km we head off for an oil change an usually a tire rotation with a fluid inspection.<br /><br />Back to the importance of the 5000km, today, I dropped Cherine off at work then faithfully went to get the oil changed on our van for the first time since our arrival. The special includes a brake inspection, a car wash inside &amp; out, and a tire rotation. Great!<br />9:53am after giving the manager my keys. I figured I'd go somewhere and putz on the computer for a little while. <br />''How long do you figure it'll take?''<br />''I'll get started on it right away. It should be ready in 3 hours.''<br /><br />4 hours, I'll wear my fingers down by then... so I decided to give my sandals a beating instead. I walked back to Cherine's office to enjoy here company while working a little.<br />It was a nice walk through the rolling hills of San Jose although the return was a lot hotter!<br /><br />I showed up at 1:45, and the car was out of the garage. Super!<br /><br />All mechanical work had been done, no time to wash yet. Maybe, if I wait...<br /><br />So there is the account of a simple oil change and how you must plan the day around it...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1233135638804070999?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-10353537413117972432010-02-28T07:39:00.001-07:002010-02-28T07:39:35.047-07:00Nothing special today!<br><br>Same old, same old. Cherine working, kids playing, a bit of work around the house.Our trip to beach cut short by tsunami warning... <br><br>Just as I was setting up blanket and picnic, two officers on 4x4 approach to advise that all beaches in Los Cabos are closed because of Tsunami warning!<br> <br>Oh well, I guess we&#39;ll wait until tomorrow to go to beach. Unless it comes to us during the night...<br><br>Reana was invited by Marisol, to go play with Michelle and sleepover. Have a good girls night out!<br>Her morning working at the vivero wasn&#39;t all she hoped it would be. Maybe next time things will go better.<br> <br>Little kids got to sleep in living room. They are soooo excited. It&#39;s incredible how the little things in life make them happy. I guess I&#39;ll get to sleep earlier. Youppi! (it&#39;s incredible how the little things in life make me happy.) Hey, I just had a deja vu!<br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1035353741311797243?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-9189294125283999212010-02-26T06:28:00.000-07:002010-02-27T06:44:38.355-07:00This story pretty much tops all the ones we have lived so far. <br /><br />We have a huge day today. There are a lot of things that have been dragging on that we scheduled to get done. Starting by laying down a second coat of paint in the kitchen after having brought the kids to school. (Reana has a ped day today!)<br /><br />Reana decided to take a walk to the park. She was a little weary because of the ''Masked Military guys down the road. We convinced her that they actually are the good guys and to walk by on the opposite side of street and all would be OK.<br /><br />Cherine &amp; I drove off to start plucking away at our list of stuff to buy. We headed towards park to tell Reana we would be back in a hour or so. As we slowly drived by the ''guarded'' estate, something light blue is in the car amongst all the drab fatigues. Who do we see sitting in the driver's seat of the military Hummer? Our daughter Reana.<br /><br />I stopped, backed up and there she was chatting up a storm (ALL in spanish) with Manuel. The leader of this operation. After a few quick polite hellos. OK now, are you coming with us to the store? ''Nah, I'll stay.'' Manuel says:'' Leave her with us, she's in good hands. We are having a good conversation...'' So we drive off to get our stuff done.<br /><br />On our way back, we passed by to see Reana. She is still in the driver's seat and seems much more at ease. Manuel told us, he was explaining drugs to her. He showed her what the leaf looks like. We end up finding out that this house is a pot house and they are waiting for the warrant to be able to destroy the evidence. It can take a few days (of course, we are in Mexico...) Manuel had told Reana that in exchange for the teachings she would have to feed him. Reana had obviously agreed, even when Manuel said he was kidding. So, here we are making plans to bring them a bite to eat later on.<br /><br />Quickly, we did another trip to the furniture store to get the base for our bed. We now have a complete bedroom set. A really nice, bedroom set. <br /><br />Now is time to go to Roberto's Fish Taco stand before picking up the two little ones. Roberto's has some really good tacos right downtown. We took this appointment with him earlier this week when he offered to make us special empanadas with frijoles (not on the menu). So we have a couple of tacos and the famous empanadas. They are tacos stuffed with a mix of frijoles, azucar, canela and clou de girofle then deep fried. They were A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Not to mention, he insisted that it was a ''regalo'' (gift) so no charge for empanada. Muchas gracias Roberto!<br /><br />Just to make this meal complete, for 50 pesos, Luis washed our car while we ate. Yesterday, school girls were writting things in the dust...<br /><br />After a short half hour at home, it's about 15:30 now. Time to go get the ''carne asada'' for the ''ejercito''. Our order was ready when we got there, 4 kilos of bbq meat. Yummy, yummy in our tummies. <br /><br />When we got to Manuel and his merry bunch they drop the tailgate of the Hummer and we took out the food. So the five of us ended up standing around with a half a dozen or so military we shared a meal. Manuel is very nice, and ''accessible''. We talked about our adventure. He gave us his personal number, if ever we go to La Paz or have any problems not to hesitate to call. Gee, now the neighbors will be talking.<br /><br />Seen as there is no rest for the wicked, we take it all in stride and move on to the next thing on our list. The ''vivero'' (nursery), we visited the one right next to our house. There we met Sean &amp; the ''dueno'' Oscar. Cherine picked out a few plants. I now have a place to bring my compostable wastes. And Reana found a place where she can come and help out and learn about plants with Alma, Oscar's wife.<br /><br />We won't be forgetting this one for a while...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-918929412528399921?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-19147593285426146592010-02-25T05:56:00.002-07:002010-02-27T05:12:32.323-07:00Yesterday, while quietly driving back home with Reana. We heard a siren so I moved over as were the whole line of traffic, right?! Being on a bridge at the time there wasn't much move over I could do before my mirror was almost touching the guardrail. I was basically boxed in because the guy in front was at a dead stop and I was almost touching his bumper. Having completed my civic duty, all I wanted was that terrible screeching sound to stop. The guy beside wasn't far enough for the police, who were right behind us, to get by. As my neighbor finally managed to inch over the white van, hit the gas and roared by us. (that's odd, it's the first time I see a van...) Followed by a police pickup truck.<br /><br />Just to put you in context, so far, I have only seen the ''Policia Federal'' in cars (souped up Chargers!). All other policia, I say all because there seems to be a different one for everything , are driving in pickups. Often in king cabs and frequently you will see a few riding in the box. <br /><br />So back to the pickup that is now zooming by. The sight of the 6 guys riding in the box was impressive. They are sitting with a leg in and a leg outside of the box. They all carry big guns, I mean heavy artillery like I'm going to war stuff... Completely dressed in black including ''ski mask''.The mask is what put the cherry on the sundae. Yep, they looked like a truckload of ninjas, with guns, flashing lights and a siren. Reana wanted to know why they were dressing like the robbers?<br /><br />The official vehicule did not have the ''Policia whatever'' lettering, instead it read CERESO. What's that? Hell, if you are reading this take a second to google it!<br /><br />Naa, don't bother, I'm just kidding. It means ''CEntro de REadaptation SOcial''. These are prison guards????<br /><br />I'm figuring they were just transporting some badass from court back home...&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />(please note, there is a slight change to the ''I wanna try everything once''. I'll move the ''spend a night in a Mexican prison'' down to the bottom of the list.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1914759328542614659?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-89446698925393584052010-02-25T05:11:00.000-07:002010-02-27T05:14:13.764-07:00On my way back home after dropping off the kids at school. I drove by the house at the end of the street and in front of it was a huge army truck with a dozen well armed military in fatigues complete with ''pasa montana''. Kinda creepy, yesterday the policia now the military... then starts the questioning. What are they doing there? Is evertything OK? Maybe stake out waiting for bad guys? Maybe home to big head honcho?<br />We drove by again later with the kids, Reana was a little freaked with the whole faces being covere, they really are scary. <br /><br />Where were we driving to you ask?<br /><br />Off to Burger King! Eddy has been working extremely hard at school and doing his ''tareas''(homework) so we thought we would let him choose a restaurant as a reward. With Reana's help, he decided to go to the restaurant with the largest indoor playground I have ever seen in a fast food store. They enjoyed it very much. The food sucks, just like at home. Not to mention, it costs the same as back home, which is VERY expensive compared to local places. I warned the kids NOT to expect to be coming here much...<br /><br />February is a big month for school registrations and they have many specials if you sign up now. So, the kids are all set to start school in the fall.<br /><br />Today was a productive day at home, I got to tie up some loose ends before our visitors on Tuesday. Kitchen shelves needed some adjustments and some paint. I put up the missing hooks behind the door. All of this with the help of my new jigsaw.<br />By nine, I had finished a first coat of paint in the kitchen, What a difference! Now, it doesn't look like a workbench anymore... I sat down to watch a bit of a movie, ''Mystic river'' with Cherine only to realize that we had seen it already a million years ago and that I wasn't going to make it very far.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-8944669892539358405?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-51667769201624758532010-02-24T05:32:00.001-07:002010-02-24T05:32:45.261-07:00Well, we are making as much noise as we can these days. It is such a &#39;&#39;small&#39;&#39; (funny to say coming from sainte-anne-des-lacs) community that everybody knows everybody. And we are quickly integrating into the everybody.<br> <br>Today Cherine has yet another Ligamac meeting. Lovely ladies working very hard towards good causes. I&#39;m off to the BBP meeting this evening (I already have butterflies...) Baja Business People. It&#39;s a meet and greet with a presentation and introductions. The meet means food. The greet means other business people. The presentation could be interesting, then I figure I&#39;ll probably faint when it comes to introductions.<br> <br>Today is our day to run around and get all the things missing that we live fine without but that we would like in place for our guests. (Not to mention, some things we will need as we will now be 10 in the house!) Yay! <br> By the way, it is a surprise for the kids so in the event somebody talks with them, NO mention of the visitors! (gee, I hope they don&#39;t read my blog...)<br><br>OK, I&#39;m off to Facebook for my AM tour.<br clear="all"> <br>-- <br><br>Todd Massey<br>Cabo Casita Keeper<br><a href="mailto:trecks.in.mex@gmail.com">trecks.in.mex@gmail.com</a><br>CAN (438) 338 3073<br>USA (619) 630 1293<br>CEL (624) 174 9260 <br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-5166776920162475853?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-41423863259050160562010-02-22T05:50:00.001-07:002010-02-22T05:52:57.853-07:00Sherman is back...<br /><br />Here is another bit of entertainment from Savannah<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGW70DNqKto<br /><br />It was amazing playing in the waves in Zacatitos yesterday. I felt like a 40 year old again...Maybe I shaved off a couple years because I went swimming with my 84 year old customer Fernand. (he is a nice example of graceful aging.)<br /><br />Off to lunch with Dean Robbins today. We met him at our arrival, it'll be interesting to see how things have changed in such a short time.<br /><br />I have given into social networking! You can now find me on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and a couple other local mexican networks. I'll have to give up working just to keep up...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-4142386325905016056?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-4220931304902345462010-02-21T07:03:00.001-07:002010-02-21T07:03:06.843-07:00Just got my good deed for the day out of the way. Now, I can go back to being myself... There is a family that rummage through the garbage on our street pulling out cans. I called them over, and offered them mine. Ours are cleaned, crushed and bagged. I think they like me...<br> <br>I think I am still digesting the kilo and a half of Carne Asada from last night.<br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-422093130490234546?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-67287162460733025072010-02-20T09:05:00.001-07:002010-02-20T09:05:40.053-07:00Here is my first attempt at Youtube<br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So0T8TkXMUU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So0T8TkXMUU</a><br><br>T<br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-6728716246073302507?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-46311079899298681692010-02-20T06:49:00.001-07:002010-02-20T06:49:26.172-07:00Yes, there is all kinds of wildlife around here. It starts with the neighbors (none in particular, they are all the same) that party all night on any given night. I now have a new sense of &#39;&#39;any reason is a good reason to party&#39;&#39;. <br> <br>There is also the more commonly accepted definition of wildlife. One of which is not particular wild, I have ousted from our &#39;&#39;hogar&#39;&#39; on two occasions. Next time will be feet first... Check it out, I&#39;ve posted a pic of &#39;&#39;Sherman&#39;&#39;.<br> <br>Here is story of our time together:<br><br>We first met Sherman when the kids came back from a walk in the &#39;&#39;desert&#39;&#39; behind our place. I know, you are probably wondering why I let the kids wander in the desert? That&#39;s a whole other story...<br> So, RE&amp;S come home with a cute little mouse that they want to keep as a pet. Absolutely NOT! After lunch, you are marching back and bringing him back to his family and friends that are looking for him. So we all ate a delicious lunch, homemade Guacamole, Tor...wait I digress... Lunch over, we go to the box. No more Sherman. Bon débarras!<br> Next evening, while quietly watching a movie, Cherine &amp; I, heard noise in the kitchen. After a quick look through the drawers we came across...Sherman droppings! Shit! (literally.) No mouse to be found...<br>At this point, I am ready to get a mouse trap but majority rules so I&#39;ll wait a bit.<br> A couple days later we heard him again, so we poked around a bit and I found him in a drawer that I had removed. So very gently I brought the drawer outside. Without having a chance to grab him and bring him far away, Sherman hoped out and scurried away around the corner. Aaah. All&#39;s well that ends well. Ends my a-s-s!<br> Two days ago, Kiki told us that Sherman was back. So, I&#39;ve been hunting the beast ever since. Last night, Cherine thinks she may have seen him upstairs. Now this means war.<br>Now, I&#39;m getting a trap, the needs of the many(TRECKS) surpass the needs of the few(Sherman). Isn&#39;t incredible how we can find reasons to justify our actions.<br> This morning while checking my email, my new Twitter account, my blog and new LinkedIn account, who did I see scatter from the living room to the bathroom. Yep, Sherman!<br>I entered the bathroom, as I closed the door, I knew only one of us was coming out. So after a few minutes of digging behind shampoo and rolls of toilet paper, moving evertyhing that is on the floor, our gazes crossed. Sherman must have felt that I meant business because he trembled in fear. Maybe the fact that I am 5000 times his size might have something to do with it. You can run but you can&#39;t hide little guy. The game of Todd and mouse ended up with mouse between Todd&#39;s fingers. So by now, it&#39;s 530am. Yes, AM.<br> I&#39;m driving off, one-handed, with Sherman in my other hand to the end of our development (the &#39;&#39;desert&#39;&#39;) to give my life friend his last chance. Next time, the last thing he will hear is the cracking of his neck after he trips the latch that will drop the hammer of the mouse trap.<br> You would be wise to stay away Sherman, far away!<br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-4631107989929868169?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-91843419796157496132010-02-19T06:20:00.001-07:002010-02-19T06:20:30.870-07:00The kids are coming out of their shell a little more everyday. They are starting to interact with kids on our street.<br><br>***** EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT *****<br><br>This just in. Got a phone call this morning from Gedo. He has decided he would like to come visit. Without any definite plans yet we are already looking forward to greeting him.<br> <br>*******************************************************<br> <br>I&#39;m also trying my hand at Twitter. It&#39;s absolute madness.<br><br>I posted a single pic of Eddy taken last weekend at la playa Las Viudas (the widows...)<br> <br>Life is Good.<br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-9184341979615749613?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-80409709104130272032010-02-18T05:18:00.001-07:002010-02-18T05:18:39.740-07:00I&#39;ve been a BAD, BAD boy...<br><br>Why? Why, no news?<br><br>Ouf! Because I&#39;ve been glued to my computer every minute I have trying to evaluate my rates for Cabo Casita Keeper! I&#39;m scoping out the competition and looking for potential clients. I&#39;m fooling around with a website for me and one for Cherine. Then the cherry on the cake, I joined Twitter. I figured, that if I was going to network, I might as well do it right. Wow, that&#39;ll suck the daylights out of spare time... To make matters worse, our Internet access was blocked because we passed our monthly limit of 10 gigs and reached 20!<br> <br>Now, the Internet access is through the same router but with the sim card from my phone that my minutes were going to expire so I called them and ... our Internet is up again.<br><br>Cherine is getting into her groove at work. Good things are about to happen. She volunteered for a Ligamac Art event and met all kinds of people. We have realized that the community here is VERY small. It doesn&#39;t take very long for people to know you. And once they do, they ALL do. Now, please understand that the small community I&#39;m talking about is the &#39;&#39;white&#39;&#39; one. We stand out because we are new to town,  getting involved and our &#39;&#39;brown&#39;&#39; way of life. Where we live and the fact that we communicate in spanish not spanglish is a giveaway... Yet we also stand out from the &#39;&#39;brown&#39;&#39; as &#39;&#39;whites&#39;&#39;. Complicated? Not really. And I haven&#39;t felt any &#39;&#39;friction&#39;&#39; from either side, it&#39;s just matter of factly...<br> I guess we are &#39;&#39;special&#39;&#39;!<br><br>The kids are almost back to &#39;&#39;healthy&#39;&#39; with just a lingering sniffle. Last week has been trying with them sick, then a couple of rotten nights where they would wake up.<br> Lately we&#39;ve been to the Organic Market.<br>We had Julie &amp; Benoit over for supper on Sunday. It&#39;s turning into a tradition.<br><br>My alotted time for blogging is up. I&#39;m going to try doing a little less, more often so you can have a daily feed. Maybe with some pics, because you all seem to appreciate them.<br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-8040970910413027203?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-5157453892461296402010-02-10T05:42:00.002-07:002010-02-10T05:54:57.884-07:00What a day to get back on the wagon. I thought I would get to ease myself back into the blog.<br /><br />Here is the status of things in Los Cabos:<br /><br />- Kiki is heartbroken! Not because her and Roy have broken up. Because they miss each other. As of today, Roy's ''summer'' vacation is over so he goes back to school. With Kiki working 6 days a week from 14 to 23. their hours will no longer coiincide until the weekends. She is a wreck!<br /><br />- Savannah, woke up in the middle of the night, wailing! We tried everything just to understand what she was saying. It was like dealing with a new born that can't communicate. Finally after having fought with cover me and uncover me about 10 times. Gone through the motions of I want mommy by my side, I'd rather daddy by my side a couple more. she calmed down, and feel asleep all the while pushing me to the brink of falling off her bed. I went back to my cozy corner, that Cherine had kept warm for me, a few hours later.<br /><br />- Eddy came to see me around 3:30, soak in pee. He had an accident! so stip him, plop his white little body between cherine and I and once again, sleep on the edge of falling for a couple hours until the alarm rang.<br /><br />- Oh ya, yesterday's clouds turned into rain last night. Another 2 days to get the clothes out on the line to dry...<br /><br />Today is a big day.<br /><br />Drop off the kids. Go to San Lucas for Cherine's meeting. Back to San Jose for the LigaMac meeting (we are going to do some volunteering, it's good networking),. Pick up the kids. Drop us off at home. Go to the Palmilla area tours.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-515745389246129640?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-62204048864429956502010-02-09T06:15:00.001-07:002010-02-09T06:15:08.517-07:00<font size="4">As you have noticed, I&#39;m starting to fall behind.<br><br>I&#39;ll either bring things up to date or start fresh again by tonite. Tomorrow life should once again be good in blogville!<br><br></font><br> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-6220404886442995650?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121421376426119168.post-16112982917590398702010-02-09T05:56:00.001-07:002010-02-10T06:02:29.132-07:00<span style="font-size: large;">Working from home. A few quick calls to make to settle some important stuff. Like calling my mom to tell her I love her. Calling Pat to see what's going on with the insurance claim for the triplex... Call Ligamac and the accountant. Call, well you get the idea, I was on the phone this am.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Reana forgot her lunchbox in the car so rush to school to bring it to her. Then I realize it's NOT in the back of the car. Great! the first time I send cash instead of food, she loses her lunchbox... I walked into school to meet her and the lunchbox is on a bench in the corner. Yeh!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">It's a mostly cloudy day. Cold by their standards, we only had half the windows open and I kept my shirt on at home...</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2121421376426119168-1611298291759039870?l=trecksinmex.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Todd Masseyhttps://profiles.google.com/104862984598574266032noreply@blogger.com0