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    What are the new rules for bringing a boat across the border?

    Some beneficial information for boaters to be aware of from Jim R's recent newsletter. Looks like you can do it online, which is a good thing. New Regulations for Bringing Your Boat Into Mexico Historically, the experience of crossing into Mexico via the Lukeville Border crossing has been one...
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    Sandy Beach Medical Clinic

    What is happening with the Sandy Beach location? He had it really fixed up. Extremely neat and clean when he showed us around.
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    Heated Pools - Sandy Beach

    You don't need/want the pools heated in the summer time! El Sol does a good enough job :)
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    Big Storm Coming

    Did the rains arrive?
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    Bella Sirena rental policies

    It is a against Mexican law for any children (owners or renters) to be in the bar pool. It used to be that renters could not use the gym - I think because the equipment got too much hard use - there was talk about changing that. Unless things have changed, no one was to bring coolers/drinks to...
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    Tucson chamber visits Peñasco

    Any more information on the Phoenix to Penasco air flights?
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    Rocky Point Condo Owner Fights Eviction in Lien Battle

    The following was part of the Bella Sirena Oct 2012 Quarterly newsletter. There were other references in President's letters, etc., as to the need to check trusts/paperwork. Check Your Bank Trust Status! In recent months, it has come to light that several owners at Bella Sirena have a...
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    Lost Cat...Sonoran Sea area

    So happy for you. Our Bengal just arrived to sprawl across the back of my chair after opening and closing cabinets - loudly. I can't begin to imagine the heartbreak of losing him. They are such a wonderful part of our lives.
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    Lost Cat...Sonoran Sea area

    Do pray you find your kitty. George, our Bengal, lived at Bella Sirena for 3 years. He loved it. An F2 he was an indoor cat. He like hanging over the 8th floor balcony and gave us heart failure.
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    ProAlliance Insurance

    We've known you for some years, both as a client and as a friend. We've never known you to be less than honest and always there for anyone that needed you - client, friend or stranger (probably even for a few non-friends). You were always there for us and ours. We believe in you as always.
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    New Wind Turbine in Town

    Russ, We were like you, careful in our usage - but never uncomfortable. Had a 2 story place and our electric bill was usually less than what we had paid in the States. I did know of people that used a lot of electricity and their bills were terrible. Think it is interesting that AZ considering...
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    Trip report from a first timer July 2014

    You would enjoy October on Sandy Beach - weather usually great - days warm, nights cooler - water still warm and generally no crowds, especially mid week. Think that and into beginning of November our favorite times there. Glad you had fun.
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    tips for a first timer?

    Wishing you and your family a wonderful time. Enjoy yourselves a lot. Remember that most people down there aren't in a big hurry. They will stop in the middle of the street to talk to friends - service can be slow - manana is alive and well in Penasco. Enjoy the views and meeting new friends...
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    tips for a first timer?

    My first time down was in 1948 - a lot different then with about 300 or so people - as you can obviously tell, our family was hooked!
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