Memorial Day 2012

Hello fellow gringos! I started this post to see how many are planning a trip down South this Memorial day and as a general discussion for the upcoming weekend. :-D

I'm already here...

Seadweller said:

I'm already here...

Me Too.

Yo tambien !

OK... we're all here... Next question...

I have a plan for the weekend. I will get out of bed in the morning, no specific time, make fresh coffee or reheat the previous day's remainder. Drink said coffee and wonder around the garden checking plants and maybe water a bit. Say the morning prayer. Take a shower. Then do whatever I want to do at that time. That's the plan and I'm stickin to it no matter what GV has to say about it.

Seadweller said:

OK... we're all here... Next question...

Are you there year round or on an extended Vaca?

Both for Sea !!!

Actually, there is a lot going on for Memorial weekend... On Saturday May 26th Ladyjeeper a.k.a. Chari is having a potluck at her place in the North 40 of Playa del Oro RV Park and all are welcome...

Then on Sunday May 27th we are having our Memorial Weekend Bird Island trip aboard the About Time, this is a fundraiser to benefit our Adopt-A-Classroom of Puerto Penasco and like the potluck all are welcome but there is limited space available for this trip...

You can get more info about the Bird Island trip from my post in the Charities Section... Hope to see you all at either of these events and if you are unable to attend the potluck or BI trip I want to wish you all a Safe and Fun Memorial Day Weekend...

AZSon said:

Are you there year round or on an extended Vaca?

Roberto said:

Both for Sea !!!

Good answer Roberto... I am here year round and have been for the past 16 years and loving living here and the friends we have made...

Great info and I did read about the potluck and trip. We travel down 1-2 times a year and have for years. It's nice to hear about local events.

Roberto said:

I have a plan for the weekend. I will get out of bed in the morning, no specific time, make fresh coffee or reheat the previous day's remainder. Drink said coffee and wonder around the garden checking plants and maybe water a bit. Say the morning prayer. Take a shower. Then do whatever I want to do at that time. That's the plan and I'm stickin to it no matter what GV has to say about it.

Somehow, I get the feeling that is your routine every day, regardless of Holiday, workday, weekend day.

Wish I could be there for the pot luck, Bird Island venture and just to bug ole Roberto. But no.

I guess I'll have to wait my Tern.

I haven't been on Memorial day in a while. I wonder what the turnout will be this year.

*kicks dirt and mumbles you all suck I have to work*

JGattheSea said:

*kicks dirt and mumbles you all suck I have to work*

Watch your mouth... "WORK" is a 4 letter word we don't use down here...

prepares to become a squatter at your house *psst Barb leave the back door unlocked*

AZSon said:

I haven't been on Memorial day in a while. I wonder what the turnout will be this year.

Couple of weekends ago for the VBall tourney at LP, waited just about an hour at the border. If that's any indication that more people are starting to come down I'd expect the wait at the border for Memorial to be upwards of 1.5 to 2 hours.

Mexico Joe said:

Couple of weekends ago for the VBall tourney at LP, waited just about an hour at the border. If that's any indication that more people are starting to come down I'd expect the wait at the border for Memorial to be upwards of 1.5 to 2 hours.

That helps. From what I read, spring break had a good turnout as well. Can't wait for the tacos!!

Hey Mark,

I will be down but have to go back Sunday so I can't make the Bird Island trip but definitely want to meet with you and get you a donation.

Thank you Mark... it would be nice to see you again, we haven't chatted since the bike rally... maybe we can meet at the Boo Bar on Saturday..? Hope everything is going well with you... sea U soon...

Boo Bar sounds great, I'll call you.

Cool I'll buy you a beer...

Are the US agents strictly enforcing passports to return now? I can't find mine. Great.

Seadweller said:

Cool I'll buy you a beer...

So, haven't been down in a while and need good advice on best bars (read Manny's closed). Maybe best with loud trendy music and best local relaxing. Manny's fit both bills (and of course JJ's). .

Manny's is not closed......

AZSon said:

So, haven't been down in a while and need good advice on best bars (read Manny's closed). Maybe best with loud trendy music and best local relaxing. Manny's fit both bills (and of course JJ's). .

Boo Bar would be my first suggestion... but you're asking the wrong guy... I'm not a bar person so much because I don't drink and I only go to bars to visit with friends... most of my friends like the Boo Bar... but I'm thinking of expanding my horizons and checking out Revolution 13 I've been talking with Dan the owner and he seems like he has a good sence of humor or I should say it's warped... kinda like me...

Okay, where's Revolution 13?? Bruce and I already decided on the Boo Bar for lunch on Saturday, so we're already there (so to speak!)

We were down April 20-22 and had a half hour wait at the border going home...... So I would say, be prepared for a wait over Memorial weekend!! We're going down Friday, but not coming home until the following weekend, so we'll miss it:)

Revolution 13 is on calle trece at the old DugOut location...

Ladyjeeper said:

Manny's is not closed......

Xlnt!

That's what I figured.......

Seadweller said:

Revolution 13 is on calle trece at the old DugOut location...

that across (on the north side of street) from the XOXO with the good taco stand behind it?

Try Moon Shots a few doors down from Boo Bar. Abe and Jorge are great bartenders!

JGattheSea said:

that across (on the north side of street) from the XOXO with the good taco stand behind it?

No it's on the southside, it's the building with the big round entrance next to the Senorial hotel... but like I said I'm not a barfly so if I do visit Dan it will be during daylight hours since it's on Calle Trece...

I know they have a couple pool tables or they did have when it was the DugOut...

AZSon said:

Are the US agents strictly enforcing passports to return now? I can't find mine. Great.

No, I don't believe they have ever insisted on a passport. I forgot mine and crossed back into the US with only my AZ license with no problem. They did ask if I have my birth certificate with me; I said "No" and was motioned on.

Seadweller said:

No it's on the southside, it's the building with the big round entrance next to the Senorial hotel... but like I said I'm not a barfly so if I do visit Dan it will be during daylight hours since it's on Calle Trece...

I know they have a couple pool tables or they did have when it was the DugOut...

Ah I was thinking of the "evolution" maybe on calle 26 maybe .... i am horrible at remember where stuff is LOL

Thanks Rhino! Luckily, I found mine today:cheers:

Is there a good early morning coffee shop around in RP? Need something before the XX.

Ladyjeeper said:

Manny's is not closed......

Lol, it's not closed but you will be the only ones there and the Mirador is going to be black, no street lights and look like a dark alley over there by manny's. lol pry not the atmosphere you're thinking of when you think of Manny's... in my mind and Im some what of an expert on Rocky Point night life, Manny's is closed!!!!!!!! TRUST ME YOU WONT WANT TO GO THERE WHEN YOU SEE WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT, it's a shame I know I used to go to Manny's back in the day but its pretty much IRRELEVANT now. Basically you have three options in my opinion, ok 4. You have Wrecked at the reef (formally the reef), Chango's on Sandy Beach in front of the Sonoran Sea, Elixir (real night club experience) located around the corner from Pink Caddy in the Mirador, or Ice Box (wanna be Elixir, more local scene dance club) located in the Mirador as well across from burnt out Manny's. The first two you will find more Americans as they cater to Americans, the second two are mainly local clubs but Elixir is nice and has high end clientele, Ice Box is a dance club too like Elixir just a little bit lower clientele. Nevertheless both clubs are fun and have DJ's spinning live music. GOOD LUCK, GODSPEED

Chango's on Sandy beach also has a DJ spinning live music as well. Wrecked at the Reef has a live cover band which is always enjoyable too. Have fun!!!

We were down a couple of weeks ago & our relatives forgot theirs. The border agent told us on the way out that as long as you actually have one. It's OK. They just required their drivers licence.

Mexico Joe said:

Lol, it's not closed but you will be the only ones there and the Mirador is going to be black, no street lights and look like a dark alley over there by manny's. lol pry not the atmosphere you're thinking of when you think of Manny's... in my mind and Im some what of an expert on Rocky Point night life, Manny's is closed!!!!!!!! TRUST ME YOU WONT WANT TO GO THERE WHEN YOU SEE WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT, it's a shame I know I used to go to Manny's back in the day but its pretty much IRRELEVANT now. Basically you have three options in my opinion, ok 4. You have Wrecked at the reef (formally the reef), Chango's on Sandy Beach in front of the Sonoran Sea, Elixir (real night club experience) located around the corner from Pink Caddy in the Mirador, or Ice Box (wanna be Elixir, more local scene dance club) located in the Mirador as well across from burnt out Manny's. The first two you will find more Americans as they cater to Americans, the second two are mainly local clubs but Elixir is nice and has high end clientele, Ice Box is a dance club too like Elixir just a little bit lower clientele. Nevertheless both clubs are fun and have DJ's spinning live music. GOOD LUCK, GODSPEED

Wow that's sad to hear I remember going to the Rocky Gardens, Pitahaya, Reef, and Manny's as a mandatory night out of partying back in college We will go to Changos as it is close to where we are staying It's great to hear about the new spots.

AZSon said:

Wow that's sad to hear I remember going to the Rocky Gardens, Pitahaya, Reef, and Manny's as a mandatory night out of partying back in college We will go to Changos as it is close to where we are staying It's great to hear about the new spots.

Yes me too!! Those were the good ol days when that street would look like Mardi Gras. Yea if you're staying on SB then go to Wrecked at the Reef or Changos.

Will be heading down on the 25th... staying till the 29th. Usually everytime i go to the Mirador area on big US holidays the place is still pretty jam packed (not like it used to be but still quite a bit of people) I usually always stay at Playa De Oro (if there is beachfront avail) if not i stay at the Granada Del Mar. Cant want to be on the beach!! :cheers:

cwalsh said:

Will be heading down on the 25th... staying till the 29th. Usually everytime i go to the Mirador area on big US holidays the place is still pretty jam packed (not like it used to be but still quite a bit of people) I usually always stay at Playa De Oro (if there is beachfront avail) if not i stay at the Granada Del Mar. Cant want to be on the beach!! :cheers:

I've stayed at a few hotels in the past and with friends at their homes in Las Conchas and Encanto. This time we are at Privada so we may hit up some golf. I'm with you, can't wait for tacos 24/7, XX, and the beach!:-D

Less than a week away! Besides you all loving it already, who else is making the trip this year??

We're going down on Thursday afternoon and returning on Sunday- our daughter who was in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic for the past 2 + years is coming home! But we cannot miss our favorite weekend in Penasco- the water is warm but it's cooler than Tucson, most schools are out so kids (including adult kids) are having fun on the beach, and there is a great energy in town- money is coming in and the locals are happy.

I talked to a manager of a RV park today and he said that they expected to be 100 % for Memorial day the first time in 3 years. He was very excited. Tide and time wait for no man! I think this tide may have turned......

And one more thing- I can't wait to breathe the fresh air in Penasco. For the past month, I've been downing hay fever pills to no avail. Then last week in Penasco, my allergies cleared up and I could BREATHE!! We returned to Tucson on Sunday, and by Monday, back to the Benedryl and Zyrtec. One more week to go for fresh air.

MIRAMAR said:

And one more thing- I can't wait to breathe the fresh air in Penasco. For the past month, I've been downing hay fever pills to no avail. Then last week in Penasco, my allergies cleared up and I could BREATHE!! We returned to Tucson on Sunday, and by Monday, back to the Benedryl and Zyrtec. One more week to go for fresh air.

Naomi and I have not taken allergy medicine for 6 years now since we made the move to Penasco. I love getting through the springtime without watery eyes and constant fits of sneezing! I love it here!

Mexico Joe said:

Lol, it's not closed but you will be the only ones there and the Mirador is going to be black, no street lights and look like a dark alley over there by manny's. lol pry not the atmosphere you're thinking of when you think of Manny's... in my mind and Im some what of an expert on Rocky Point night life, Manny's is closed!!!!!!!! TRUST ME YOU WONT WANT TO GO THERE WHEN YOU SEE WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT, it's a shame I know I used to go to Manny's back in the day but its pretty much IRRELEVANT now. Basically you have three options in my opinion, ok 4. You have Wrecked at the reef (formally the reef), Chango's on Sandy Beach in front of the Sonoran Sea, Elixir (real night club experience) located around the corner from Pink Caddy in the Mirador, or Ice Box (wanna be Elixir, more local scene dance club) located in the Mirador as well across from burnt out Manny's. The first two you will find more Americans as they cater to Americans, the second two are mainly local clubs but Elixir is nice and has high end clientele, Ice Box is a dance club too like Elixir just a little bit lower clientele. Nevertheless both clubs are fun and have DJ's spinning live music. GOOD LUCK, GODSPEED

THIS.

Mirador is nothing like it used to be back in my college days. Place is a deserted and ghetto ghost town now.

I am a huge fan of Wrecked At The Reef. I think it's the best place to be in Rocky Point at night. La Merca is their Fri/Sat band and they are freaking awesome. Great clientle there and great staff members.

IMO, the places to day drink are Boo Bar and Shark Bite. Usually a decent fun crowd there. Especially when the 3 story beer bong comes out at Shark Bite lol. JJ's Cantina is a nice place to relax with a beer. I haven't drank at the new Wrecked At Old Port but I was next to it on Friday and it was a dead inside.

For night fun, Wrecked At The Reef is the best place in town. It's full of American tourists and the band plays all new radio covers. Their equipment is top notch and the owners of Wrecked have done an OUTSTANDING job remodeling it.

Changos is a decent place. It's kinda hit or miss for crowds though. But it's a nice place.

We went to IceBox a few times ago. It's practically 95% mexican locals. It was a disgusting sh1thole but a good time. The bathroom wasn't working and it smelled so bad in there you can to hold your breath. I was gagging when I did breathe.

The Mirador area is a lost cause. Sad. Cuz it was ridiculously fun back in my college days. But now that I'm older (and I'm not old) and married, I just prefer something a bit nicer. And you get that on Sandy Beach.

MIRAMAR said:

And one more thing- I can't wait to breathe the fresh air in Penasco. For the past month, I've been downing hay fever pills to no avail. Then last week in Penasco, my allergies cleared up and I could BREATHE!! We returned to Tucson on Sunday, and by Monday, back to the Benedryl and Zyrtec. One more week to go for fresh air.

Excellent! I've been suffering lately with the dead grass! Allergies are relentless. Jet Skiis + Ocean = YES!

AZJD said:

IMO, the places to day drink are Boo Bar and Shark Bite. Usually a decent fun crowd there. Especially when the 3 story beer bong comes out at Shark Bite lol. JJ's Cantina is a nice place to relax with a beer. I haven't drank at the new Wrecked At Old Port but I was next to it on Friday and it was a dead inside.

For night fun, Wrecked At The Reef is the best place in town. It's full of American tourists and the band plays all new radio covers. Their equipment is top notch and the owners of Wrecked have done an OUTSTANDING job remodeling it.

Changos is a decent place. It's kinda hit or miss for crowds though. But it's a nice place.

We went to IceBox a few times ago. It's practically 95% mexican locals. It was a disgusting sh1thole but a good time. The bathroom wasn't working and it smelled so bad in there you can to hold your breath. I was gagging when I did breathe.

The Mirador area is a lost cause. Sad. Cuz it was ridiculously fun back in my college days. But now that I'm older (and I'm not old) and married, I just prefer something a bit nicer. And you get that on Sandy Beach.

Gtrat info here. Thanks. I think we will hit Wrecked and maybe Changos. I would like to check out Boo Bar as well since I have never been there. Where is it?

On the Malecon next to the fish vendors on the sea side. It's upstairs...

Hey AzSon, everyone on this forum is invited to my potlucks. We would love to meet you and yours. Just check the potluck thread to tell what you are bringing. Please come all! Us Rocky Point lovers have to stick together!

AZSon said:

Gtrat info here. Thanks. I think we will hit Wrecked and maybe Changos. I would like to check out Boo Bar as well since I have never been there. Where is it?

It's on the Malecon area by the fish market. It's an upstairs bar. On the right side of the street. Maybe 100yds past Flavios Restaurant. Jose Flores is the owner/manager and is an awesome guy. I think the Asst. Mgr guy's name is Jerry. Pick a booth next to the open windows and it overlooks the water and the Sandy Beach condos are in the distance.

Changos is a nice place and good food. It's also convenient bc it's on Sandy Beach in front of one of the Sonoran condos. But it's hit or miss when it's busy.

Wrecked At The Reef is my favorite bar restaurant in Rocky Point. The band starts playing around 8:30-9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. I can't stress enough how good they are. They play covers of everything. And everything from 60's rock to country to 2012 pop songs from Katy Perry and others lol. They have so much energy. The crowd is usually late 20's up to 60's. Usually the folks staying on Sandy Beach or Cholla Bay. Indoor and outdoor stages. Flat screen tv's and a projector. The outdoor patio is ON THE BEACH with lighted palapas and benches, firepits, and cornhole bag games. GREAT BAR!!!

AZSon said:

Excellent! I've been suffering lately with the dead grass! Allergies are relentless. Jet Skiis + Ocean = YES!

Heres some fresh air and Jetskis for you to tide you over till you get here!

Thanks Russ, rub it in!

Ladyjeeper said:

Hey AzSon, everyone on this forum is invited to my potlucks. We would love to meet you and yours. Just check the potluck thread to tell what you are bringing. Please come all! Us Rocky Point lovers have to stick together!

Thank you very much! I appreciate the invite. I will check the thread.

Ladyjeeper said:

On the Malecon next to the fish vendors on the sea side. It's upstairs...

Thanks! I think we ate there once or twice. For some reason I remember some kids using buckets as drums and rocking out. Last time we were down (year before last) we ate at the place across the street, upstairs outside covered patio. I remember the stairs being really steep thinking I was going to kill myself coming down in my drunken stuper!

Yeah, my boyfriend has had to help me down those stairs......

Ladyjeeper said:

Yeah, my boyfriend has had to help me down those stairs......

Lucky You....I need help both up and down those stairs.

Lol!

One more weeeeeek!! :cheers:

cwalsh said:

One more weeeeeek!! :cheers:

We can do this!!!! Leaving Fri morning. :cheers:

Seadweller said:

Good answer Roberto... I am here year round and have been for the past 16 years and loving living here and the friends we have made...

Sitting at my desk wishing I was sitting at a bar...T- 88.5 hours.

Has anyone left for RP yet? If so, how was the trip down and how was the border?

AZSon said:

Has anyone left for RP yet? If so, how was the trip down and how was the border?

If you are leaving on Friday or Saturday, expect about a 15-30 minute wait just to get INTO Mexico.

we're leaving from Phoenix 1st thing Saturday morning & coming home on Tuesday.

Just an UPDATE...
There are only 5 spaces left available on our 3rd Annual Bird Island Trip Memorial Weekend Sunday May 27th, to benefit our Adopt-A-Classroom of Puerto Penasco...

This has been a great adventure in past years... While at ...the island we will be enjoying kayaking, snorkeling and we even get in some fishing to catch enough fish for our Annual Fish Fry for all those who hang around Rocky Point until Monday of Memorial Weekend...

The price is $55 per person and we will be leaving for the island Sunday morning at 8:00am from Safe Marine aboard the 60 foot yacht "ABOUT TIME"

To purchase tickets contact me at 602-324-9529 or locally in Rocky Point at 383-4963 or email at [COLOR=#417394][email protected][/COLOR]

sea U there...

AZJD said:

If you are leaving on Friday or Saturday, expect about a 15-30 minute wait just to get INTO Mexico.

Yea, I figured at LEAST that so we are leaving at 5 am Friday.

Seadweller said:

Just an UPDATE...
There are only 5 spaces left available on our 3rd Annual Bird Island Trip Memorial Weekend Sunday May 27th, to benefit our Adopt-A-Classroom of Puerto Penasco...

This has been a great adventure in past years... While at ...the island we will be enjoying kayaking, snorkeling and we even get in some fishing to catch enough fish for our Annual Fish Fry for all those who hang around Rocky Point until Monday of Memorial Weekend...

The price is $55 per person and we will be leaving for the island Sunday morning at 8:00am from Safe Marine aboard the 60 foot yacht "ABOUT TIME"

To purchase tickets contact me at 602-324-9529 or locally in Rocky Point at 383-4963 or email at [COLOR=#417394][email protected][/COLOR]

sea U there...

Thats great! Thanks for the reminder. I have to opt out this year but it sounds like a great time!

I am not too worried about getting into Mexico - i dont mind waiting 15-20 mins lol. Prob going to be heading out of Phoenix about 8a, sleep in a bit - dont want to be super tired my first night there!

BE SAFE AND DON'T SPEED! Cops in Sonoyta are preying. See you all tomorrow!

On way down.. Saw 3 people pulled over already. Just passed through AJO