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  1. ben21

    hassled again on my way back into US

    Agreed... I passed thru Monday around 12:30 and didn't cross until 2:00, only 3 lanes open. Border guy asked "Shouldn't you guys be at work on a Monday?" I just replied that I'm on vacation. I don't think they were prepared, or maybe just don't care about the long lines.
  2. ben21

    Taco Brisas

    Stopped by Tacos Brisas on Saturday. Great recommendations on the papa as well as the tacos caramello. The food was exactly what we needed after being at the beach all day. I didn't realize that they don't serve beer, but the staff didn't mind us buying a few across the street and bringing them...
  3. ben21

    www.jetpurple.mx

    I just got back from RP a few hours ago, waited 90 minutes at the border. 5+ hours total getting back to phx. A flight would be amazing...
  4. ben21

    flights from Scottsdale

    While I totally agree that this service would be awesome (I would use it probably once a month), can somebody with a little more knowledge than me in aviation explain how they can make any money at those rates? Between paying for a plane, pilot, fuel, maintenance, international fees, etc I just...
  5. ben21

    Jet Purple Flights from Scottsdale to Penasco - Need Feedback

    At those rates, I don't think they would have a problem filling up a flight for a holiday weekend... Of course I still don't see how it's feasible at $200 RT
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    Jet Purple Flights from Scottsdale to Penasco - Need Feedback

    It's been years since I've been to Scottsdale Airport but I know they used to have free parking. And yes, I agree with Miakko regarding times of departure. It would be a great option for a weekend getaway, especially at $200 RT. That being said, is it even possible to operate a flight at those...
  7. ben21

    Memorial Holiday Weekend OK,Somebody's got to say it:

    I agree that we're not quite back to the glory days, but things definitely are picking up. Case in point: I cannot find a 2 bedroom condo to rent for June 7-10 anywhere on sandy beach for Circus Mexicus. Even Penasco Del Sol is asking $150/night for a hotel room. 2 years ago for this event I...
  8. ben21

    AeroMexico Web Site lists Penasco

    I'm assuming the price on connecting flights will go down once this route is established. It's only the first day. Aeromexico will probably subsidize the flight for people connecting from other cities on other airlines. Same concept as when you book w/ Kayak, Orbitz, Etc. I doubt it will always...
  9. ben21

    Las Palomas Question

    Bump... Looks like it's been almost a year since LP HOA situation has been discussed. Have things improved? It's looking like my dream of owning a place in PP might finally be happening as I've rounded up a few other families to partner on a purchase. Thing is, they love Las Palomas. I'm...
  10. ben21

    New Venicle

    Good idea... That entry line is San Luis can be rough
  11. ben21

    Circus Mexicus 2013

    My favorite event of the year. Weather is perfect...
  12. ben21

    Tune in to watch Pto. Penasco on TV!

    Cool that they featured our favorite beach town, but what city is that at the 2:15 mark of the video? Definitely not PP. There was a another shot that didn't look like PP either. Overall very good for tourism though. Those re-runs show all the time on HGTV.
  13. ben21

    Brandon Webb in RP

    Calm down Joe... If you were offered millions more to go to Texas for a season, you would too. Gotta do what's right for your family. I've met Brandon and his family before and they are really nice, humble people. He pitched lights out for the Dbacks for 6 seasons until his shoulder let him...
  14. ben21

    Roger Clyne this weekend

    It did the day of or the day before the show last year.. I'm bummed I can't make it down this year. I haven't seen any announcement on their twitter feed saying that it's sold out yet.
  15. ben21

    Best Rocky Point Tacos?

    Cool, that's what I figured it was... The new entrance to Sandy Beach is both a blessing and a curse. Nice because it cuts off 15 minutes of drive time, but also bad because I don't see as much of the city! Glad we have this forum, it always gives me new places to try when in RP
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    Best Rocky Point Tacos?

    I'm intrigued by those burritos but can't seem to find "No Reeleccion" on Google Maps... Which street is this?
  17. ben21

    LOTS of US Folk in Town #2

    What "races" are you guys referring to?
  18. ben21

    Where Can I Find "Sold" Info

    Wow... seems that prices have dropped yet again. Might be time to start shopping.
  19. ben21

    Market indicators

    I've followed listings in RP for the last 2 years now and everything I see continues to show that the market is still bouncing around the bottom. Once Phoenix is back to normal, RP will follow w/ steady (3-6%) appreciation. Phoenix has seen big gains in the last year, but as mentioned above...
  20. ben21

    Anyone witness the banana pangas incident?

    Interesting. We were down this weekend and had to get up and leave early Monday morning. Passed through Sonoyta around 9:30am and everything seemed normal. Didn't even see any military which is odd if there was this armed convoy of 20 vehicles seizing the city 12 hours earlier?
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