Around San Carlos & Guaymas in Photos

San Carlos Plaza’s nice bright facelift

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Restaurant Las Palapitas on San Fransisco Beach

Banana Boat rides in front of Bonifacio’s

Sandra’s Mariachi at Evie’s

Meet Don Brame of San Carlos Home Inspections

It was a lucky day for San Carlos when Don Brame sailed into the San Carlos Marina seven years ago. He wrapped up a lengthy sailing trip and moored his boat in San Carlos for several months with a plan to return the following year. When he returned it confirmed his initial hunch that he wanted to make San Carlos his home. After working many years in the San Francisco Bay Area in the high tech field and then owning his own construction company in Idaho, he was ready to enjoy the expat lifestyle in Mexico. However, over time, Don learned what many others have discovered upon retiring which is retirement does not mean inactivity. In fact, oftentimes it is quite the opposite. As a homeowner in San Carlos, he became aware of the fact that there were no home inspectors and that was a niche he filled with his company, San Carlos Inspections. Most Canadians and Americans are familiar with home inspections, however this was a very new business model here in Mexico. Some of the items on the Home Inspection Checklist include: termite inspection, electrical, plumbing, roof, propane connections, appliance checks, locate shut offs for all systems, proper drainage for the roof, drainage around the perimeter of the home itself, hose bib locations, and electrical breaker locations. On a recent home inspection Don was able to point out to the buyers that there were only two roof drains and those were undersized. With our flat roof styles and the summer Monsoons those are items that a buyer would want to address sooner rather than later. I encouraged one of my recent buyers to hire Don for a home inspection prior to signing the Purchase Contract. Homes in Mexico are sold “as is” so the inspection is very helpful for gathering information regarding the property and potential repairs that might need to be addressed. Don will provide a quote based on the square footage of your home and once he has completed the lengthy inspection prepares a typed summary of his findings with recommendations for repair work that will be required now or in the future. He does not provide referrals for companies or people to perform the actual work. He prefers to focus on his specialty which is to provide information about the home as it exists in operation, condition, and functionality. Don’s pricing is based on $0.10 USD per square foot which makes this a very reasonable service with big value for the home buyer. For those people that have decided to build a home, Don will provide a New Home Survey that is conducted prior to the final payment to the building contractor. This is a very detailed inspection and covers items such as: propane connections and leaks, running the water system to check pipe drainage and the tinacos (water storage tanks) to see if they function properly, checking all electrical outlets and verifying the number of circuits on each outlet, making sure junction boxes are covered, checking all cabinets, doors, and windows and a myriad of other items. With this information, the home owner can make sure that all items are completed and that all systems are operating correctly and efficiently prior to signing off with their contractor. When Don doesn’t have an inspection scheduled, it is almost a guarantee that you will find him at the Marina. Even though he is somewhat land locked these days, he doesn’t let his sailboat get too far from sight! by Janey McLean info@sancarlosjaney.com

Where are the Fish?

A little bit of wind this past week kept us off the water for a few days. We headed out after that but didn’t find too much out there. A few sails and one small marlin that pulled the lure for a few seconds. We did find a lot of sailfish right on the reef on our way back in. Our hookup and catch ratio wasn’t too spectacular though, landing only one. I will be looking to see if they are still there to try to even the score. Didn’t hear too many reports from the outside. One friend had a great catch of large dorado out in the center. A few large dorado have been caught closer in. I did hear of a couple wahoo that bit through some lines as well as an 80 pound tuna that was caught. I believe that the dorado are concentrated on the other side around the sargasso lines. There is some colder water popping up there too. It is a great time of year to go fish the other side, which we will be doing this coming weekend in our first annual Father’s Day Santa Rosalia crossing. It will be an inexpensive, fun, two-day tournament with an overnight stay in Santa Rosalia. Hopefully we’ll be weighing some fish to eat Sunday at 5:00pm at Marina San Carlos. Please email me if you want to learn more about the tournament/crossing. My boats have still been catching lots of sierra in the bay and some bottom-fish for ceviche. We found a few sailfish just outside the reef earlier in the week, and another friend found them close to the Island on the reef. There were some good bait readings down deep outside, but it seems that the flying fish are not around right now. Keep your fingers crossed and hope that the currents bring us some fish. For now, I’m breaking out the light tackle and circle hooks for some pez vela! tight lines, Bryan Replogle repsilon@aol.com Team Margarita Sportfishing San Carlos Aquatic Adventures

How to Cook Pescado Sarandeado

The latest video from SanCarlos.tv teaches us how to cook a Pargo, snapper that is, en el estilo Sarandeadonfo. It is really easy to do and a great way to cook a reef fish. Watch and learn.

Guaymas Ostioneros Baseball: June Games

Blue = home game Orange = away game EMP = Empalme SL = San Luis AP = Agua Prieta

What’s Playing at MMCinemas?

Some of the movies now playing:

From Paris with Love. In Paris, a young employee in the office of the US Ambassador (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) hooks up with an American spy looking to stop a terrorist attack in the city (John Travolta).

Remember Me. A romantic drama with Robert Pattinson.

The A Team (as of today, it only shows that it is playing in Spanish, so check before you go). Based on the popular 80′s TV series, and starring Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, and Jessica Biel. 

Shutter Island. Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese once again teams up with Leonardo DiCaprio in this spine-chilling thriller.

The Last Song with Miley Cyrus, Greg Kinnear and Liam Hemmsworth. 

The Prince of Persia. Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this action adventure movie. 

Robin Hood.  Starring Russell Crowe, the story of an archer in the army of Richard Coeur de Lion who fights against the Norman invaders and becomes the legendary hero known as Robin Hood.

Most “Hollywood” movies for adults are in English with Spanish subtitles, but check before you go. Cost — Adults $47 pesos, $37 pesos on Wednesday. And, the first movie each day is only $42 pesos. MMCinemas has a new website. For a full listing and show times, click MMCinemas. In the upper right hand corner, click SELECCIONA TU CIUDAD — choose Guaymas, then Selecciona tu Complejo.

Happy Hours

• Bonifacio’s. Half price appetizers from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

• Captain’s Club. Every day from 3:00pm to 5:00pm with 15 peso Corona, Pacifico, and Chope. 35 peso Margaritas and 25 peso well drinks. Closed on Tuesdays.

• Ruby Wine Bar. 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Corona and Pacificos are 10 pesos each and well drinks are 20 pesos each (including margaritas).

• Fiesta Hotel & Bar Coral. 1:00pm to 7:00pm. 15 peso beer.

• Evie’s. 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday to Saturday. 2×1 national drinks.

• Pool House Sport Bar. 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Tuesday to Sunday with Tecate 12.50 pesos, 1 lt cerveza 35 pesos. Free pool during happy hour. 2×1 pizza on Thursdays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm while you listen to Danny Moreno’s Rock and Reggae.

• Club Nautico. The bar opens at 12:00pm with Happy Hour from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. 11.50 pesos ($1 USD) cervezas. Thursday is Lady’s Night — free admission and free drinks from 9:00pm to 11:00pm for women.

• Pancho Villa. Everyday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm, beers are only 15 pesos, except for Sol, which is only 10 pesos. Big screen TVs in the sports bar.

• Tequila’s. 3:00pm -6:00pm.

• Banana’s. Monday to Friday, 4:00pm – 6:00pm: 15 pesos national beer 25 pesos well drinks. Every Sunday is “Bloody Mary Sunday” with 25 peso Bloody Mary’s all day long. Everyday: 45 peso margarita and 55 peso pina colada.

• Marina Cantina. 11:00am -5:00pm, Monday through Friday, 12 peso beer (Pacifico, Pacifico Light, Modelo, Modelo Light, Corona, Corona Light). And, Ten Peso Tuesdays with 10 pesos beer (Pacifico, Pacifico Light, Modelo, Modelo Light, Corona, Corona Light) all day long (11:00am until closing) — no food purchase necessary!

• Paradise Bar. Thursday, all day, 25 peso national drinks. Everyday, get a 10 bottle bucket of Sol for 150 pesos, or bucket of Tecate for 200 pesos.

• Mar de Cortez at Pilar. 4:00pm – 6:00pm with 20 peso beer, 20 peso margaritas and 70 peso pitchers of beer.

Who’s Who in Entertainment?

Leslie Sahlen The musician featured this week is from the “Bobby and Leslie” duet. These die-hard rock-n -roll entertainers have been playing their originals and classic 50′s and 60′s hits for the last decade in our pueblita. Leslie plays an amazing bass guitar and is multi-talented on vocals and guitar…AND..recording: She has produced and recorded the “TWINS” last couple of CDs with great success and her recording studio is available for local talents. 1. What was the first concert you ever saw? Beatles at Candlestick Park. I won tickets on KYA radio. 2. What are you listening to these days? Artists I’m recording and mixing right now. Christie Forester and Mark Mulligan. 3. What was the first album you owned? Jan & Dean’s “The Little Old Lady From Pasadena”. 4. What artist, genre or musical trend does everyone seem to love, but you just don’t get? Rap. For me it’s an artform, not music. 5. What musical act, current or defunct would you most like to see perform live? Paul McCartney. Loved Ringo in Vegas. 6. Musically speaking what is your favorite guilty pleasure? Abba, especially the Mama Mia soundtrack. 7. What song would you like to have played at your funeral? Randy Newman’s “Life’s Been Good To Me” from Faust. 8. What band or artist changed your life and how? Spanky and Our Gang. I interviewed her for Music Connection Magazine in 1977, the beginning of a long friendship and musical adventures. 9.  Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time? Randy Newman’s Faust. Brilliant. For more information on Leslie visit her websites, at www.mexmosancarlos.com, www.gatorlegs.com and www.youtube.com/tomatah1. For information on other local musicians, click here.

Who’s Who in Entertainment is written by local musician Eric Holland

Movie Night at San Carlos Community Church

Free Movie Event Movie Night at San Carlos Community Church on Thursday, June 17th at 6:30pm. They will be showing the movie “Facing the Giants”. Free refreshments: popcorn and lemonade provided. Please come join us and invite your friends and neighbors. Movie tagline: Never give up. Never back down. Never lose faith. If you have any questions, contact Russ or Lynne Pennry at 227-0223 or russandlynne@prodigy.net.mx.

Bonifacio’s Night Club

Bonifacio’s Cotton Club is now also a night club on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00pm to 3:00am. DVJ Tato brings an audio-visual music experience to Bonifacio’s. Visit DVJ Tato on Facebook. Bonifacio’s Cotton Club is open Monday to Thursday from 11:00am to 11:00pm, Friday & Saturday from 11:00am to 3:00am and Sundays from 11:00am to 10:30pm. See Bonifacio’s on a Map.

What’s Popular on What’s Up San Carlos’ Website?

• San Carlos Mx Weather. Your online resource for Guaymas and San Carlos Mx Weather, including daily temperatures, monthly averages, Sea of Cortez marine weather, tide and current predictors, satellite images, solunar table, sunrise, sunset and storm warnings.

• Wild Bill Wichrowski. The new boat on this year’s Deadliest Catch is the Kodiak. Her Captain is none other than San Carlos’ own Wild Bill Wichrowski. Watch the Deadliest Catch video that features Wild Bill Wichrowski and the Kodiak crew joining the show.

What’s Happening This Week?

Wednesday, June 16

Entertainment

• Wednesday Movie at the Yacht Club is over for the season.
• Eric Holland. 6:00pm – 9:30pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Omar Arriaga Piano & Guitar Music with Guests. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Karaoke. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.

Clubs & Organizations

• AA – Meeting. 6:00pm, at the Grupo Tetakawi AA meeting place on the road to Loma Del Mar next to the Bomberos (Fire Station). Call 226-0954 for more info.

Thursday, June 17

Special Event

• Movie Night at San Carlos Community Church at 6:30pm. Come and watch the movie “Facing the Giants”. NEW

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 8:00pm – 11:00pm, Pool House. Reggae and Rock.
• Mariachi. 6:30pm, Evie’s Iguana Bar.
• Eric Holland. 5:30pm – 8:30pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Karaoke. 7:00pm in Bar Coral at Hotel Fiesta.
• La Familia. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
• Karaoke. 9:00pm, Club Nautico.
• Karaoke. 9:00pm – 3:00am, Froggy’s.
• Silencio de Blanca. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa.

Friday, June 18

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 6:00pm to 10:00pm, Ruby Wine Bar.
• Omar Arriaga, Piano Sunset. 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Hotel Fiesta.
• Manuelitos. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Grupo Sexto Sol, Paradise Bar.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequilas.
• Giacoman. 9:00pm – 12:00am, Bar Coral in Hotel Fiesta.
• Luna. 9:00pm – 2:00am, Froggy’s.
• Control A. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• DVJ Tato. 10:00pm – 3:00am, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• De Javu. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.

Clubs & Organizations

• Tecalai Library. 9:00am – 11:00am. Works on a “leave one, take one” basis. Or, if you don’t have a book to leave, you can make a small donation.

Saturday, June 19

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno. 5:30pm -8:30pm, La Palapa Griega.
• Ron Daizley. 6:30pm- 9:30pm, Captain’s Club.
• Bobby & Leslie: “unplugged” with The Twins. 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Evie’s Iguana Bar.
• Cash Ross. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Manuelito y Los Retro Rockets. 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Bananas.
• Grupo Sexto Sol, Paradise Bar.
• La Banda. 9:15pm, Tequilas.
• Armando Quirós “Guitar Player”. 5:00pm – 8:00pm and 9:00 – midnight at Hotel Fiesta.
• Luna. 9:00pm- 2:00am, Froggy’s.
• DVJ Tato. 10:00pm – 3:00am, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• De Javu. 11:00pm, Pancho Villa. Mariachi at midnight.
• Control A heats up the dance floor with live salsa, pop, rock and dance tunes from 11:00pm to 2:30am at Club Nautico.

Sunday, June 20

Entertainment

• Control A. 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Cash Ross. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Bonifacio’s Cotton Club.
• Open Mic. 6:30pm – 9:00pm, Captain’s Club.
• Danny Moreno. 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Froggy’s.
• Acoustic music from Luna. 7:00pm -11:00pm, Froggy’s.
• Sandra’s Mariachi Band . 10:00am – 12:00pm, Fiesta Hotel.
• Jorge Pomp presents “unplugged” Trova, Sunday’s starting at 9:00pm, Club Nautico.

Clubs & Organizations

• Church Service. Chapel by the Sea non-denominational Christian Church. 8:30am.
• Church Service. San Carlos Community Church, 9:00am.
• AA – Meeting. 6:00 pm, at the Grupo Tetakawi AA meeting place on the road to Loma Del Mar next to the Bomberos (Fire Station). Call 226-0954 for more info.

Monday, June 21

Entertainment

• Silent Movie Night with Omar Arriaga.7:00pm – 8:30pm, Captain’s Club.

Tuesday, June 22

Entertainment

• Danny Moreno & Omar Arriaga. 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Soggy Peso.
• Efrain and Martin Giacoman. 5:00pm -8:00pm, Fiesta Hotel.

Sports

• The Nifty Niners – the ladies 9 hole golf group. 9:00am. Visitors, residents and golf members are welcome to join us at the San Carlos Country Club. For more info, email us at scniftyniners@yahoo.com or call 226-1519.

Save these Dates: (see next week’s newsletter for more information on these fun-filled events):

• July 1 – 4th. 63rd International Billfish Tournament.
• July 13th. Festival del Mar Bermejo.
• July 22 – 25th. Convention AESMAC: parties, dance, coronation and “trashion” show.
• July 30 – Aug 1st. Hooked on San Carlos fishing tournament organized by Sonora is Safe.
• September 5-7th. Labor Day Fishing Tournament.
• October 9 – 11th. Cantina Cup Fishing Tournament.

If you’re asking yourself, how do I get my events & happy hour added, the answer is simple: Just email us and we’d be happy to list your events for free.

What’s Up San Carlos is published by David Irons and Christa Thomas

Special thanks to Sue Fehrle, Matt Young, Eric Holland, Johan Broere,Bryan Replogle and Janey Mclean for their help with this issue.