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Camping in Catemaco, Veracruz

July 1, 2017January 23, 2018Dan and Lisa GoyLeave a Comment

By Dan and Lisa Goy from the July 2017 Edition January 15 and 16, 2016 (Days 9-10) We leave Veracruz and continue the southward journey along Hwy 180 to Catemaco and the Tepetapan RV Park. It was Mike and Kelly’s turn to take the lead and they did just fine. This was a very scenic […]

Facebook privacy demystified (part five) Gotcha! Games and Facebook Apps

July 1, 2017February 17, 2021Señior TechLeave a Comment

By Señior Tech from the July 2017 Edition If you have read and followed instructions to set-up your Facebook account detailed in the previous four articles, you are ready to explore. There is, however, one other thing to inspect before your data and personal information are safe. In the Facebook universe, in addition to posting […]

Lightening Storms, Electricity and Appliances

June 1, 2017December 9, 2017Terry SovilLeave a Comment

By Terry Sovil from the June 2017 Edition Living in a beautiful spot like Manzanillo is fantastic. The weather here can vary but it is generally sunny and nice. Or HOT and HUMID. In the past, we talked about expensive personal items like computers, cameras, tablets etc. This time we want to focus on our […]

African Spear-I Planted Roots in Mexico

June 1, 2017February 3, 2019Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the June 2017 Edition African Spear Sansevieria cylindrica Family: Asparagaceae Also known as: Cylindrical Snake Plant, Spear Sansevieria, Elephant’s Toothpick, Bow String Hemp or Skyline Spear San- sevieria The evergreen perennial succulents of the Sansevierias come in several forms and are capable of surviving for generations. Many call them Snake Plants […]

Oaxaca – Rich in History and Culture

June 1, 2017December 9, 2017Dan and Lisa GoyLeave a Comment

By Dan and Lisa Goy from the June 2017 Edition February 29 – March 5, 2016 (Day 54-59) We left Playa Zipolite and Puerto Angel before 8:00 on the last day of February headed for Oaxaca on what should have normally been a shorter driving day given this was only 269 km or 150 miles […]

Facebook privacy demystified (part four) Set up a Group

June 1, 2017February 17, 2021Señior TechLeave a Comment

By Señior Tech from the June 2017 Edition Another way to protect your privacy on Facebook is to set up a group. Select the down arrow from the main Facebook menu bar. Then click “Create Group” on the drop-down menu. Groups are great for getting things done and staying in touch with just the people […]

Facebook privacy demystified (part three) Friend me again ??

May 7, 2017January 1, 2018Señior TechLeave a Comment

By Señior Tech from the May 2017 Edition The last few issues I have written about privacy settings in Facebook. In the past weeks, a few of my friends have posted warnings not to friend them again. The reason, one of their friends may have friended someone who had larceny in their hearts. Once in […]

Chetumal

May 1, 2017December 17, 2017Baja AmigosLeave a Comment

By Baja Amigos from the May 2017 Edition February 11-14, 2016 (Day 36-39) This morning we departed southbound from the Pal Mul RV Park for Ciudad Chetumal, about a 5 hour drive, still on the Caribbean, but with a lot fewer tourists. Hwy 307 was wonderful, good pavement and plenty wide, lots of 4 lanes […]

My Ocean Loves My Stuff

May 1, 2017February 18, 2021Terry SovilLeave a Comment

By Terry Sovil from the May 2017 Edition Those beautiful beaches in Manzanillo can have a few draw- backs. We’re going to focus on trying to protect your stuff from the oxidation and rust that our ocean seems to share. These are common worries for those fortunate enough to live right on the beach. “I […]

Cherry Tomato-I Planted Roots in Mexico

May 1, 2017February 3, 2019Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the May 2017 Edition Cherry Tomato, Esculentum lycopersicum Family: Solanaceae Also known as: Mexican Midgets Yes, these Cherry tomatoes are, indeed, an important part of the Ola Brisa Gardens plant family. Why you ask? Well, firstly and quite simply, I love to pick and eat fresh tomatoes right off the vine! […]

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