450 - July 20, 2010 3:10 pm

Name:

Felecienne

Subject:

Petanque from Southern France comes to Baja --haha

Comments:

Having watched a gazillion games of petanque while we were driving through the south of France, I can tell you one rule that we observed but may not show up in the rule book. For the throw to count, at least one of the players must be peeing on a tree when the ball is thrown. Trust me, this must be an official rule, because it was obvious in every game we saw. A corrollary to this is the rule that if six Frenchmen are standing together, at least one is peeing. And if six Frenchmen are standing together, they are probably playing Petanque.

El Diablo: thinks peeing on a tree can be a good thing

449 - July 19, 2010 10:57 pm

Name:

Marie and Natch

Subject:

Petanque--pronounced pay-tonk in English

Comments:

You might hear our Mexican friends talking about Petanka. This an interesting simple game originated in Southern France one hundred years ago and you will now see it being played here in San Miguel.

A "court" has been set up behind the bar area for the games. The game is played with three metal balls and one wooden ball, object is to come closest to the wooden ball with the metal balls. For more info about this sport, you can google it on Petanqueamerica.com or Petanque in Mexico.

It is similar in concept to horseshoe although the target wooden ball may move when hit. It is a game for all ages and even handicapped and wheelchair bound can participate and have fun.

There are hundreds of clubs now in the US and in Yucatan and Merida in Mexico.

It is a sport that can be played with one hand while you hold your drink in the other, making it a very social game.

The games will be held on Mondays for men, Thursdays for women and Sundays for families. Times will be posted. Lunches will be served in the restaurant and drinks served from the bar. Bar-B-Que will also be available sometimes outside. Sounds like fun!!

El Diablo: thinks having a drink in one hand is a good thing

448 - July 17, 2010 10:27 am

Name:

Jeff

Subject:

Buyers Needed

Comments:

I founnd out the contract for the mobile home is for 6 months. Hopefully the village finds buyers for those abandoned houses so they don't have to renew the contract.

Know anyone looking for a get-away by the ocean ?

El Diablo: thinks ocean get-aways are a good thing

447 - July 16, 2010 1:35 pm

Name:

Jeff

Subject:

Trailer - Relocate

Comments:

I sent another note to the office regarding the mobile home but haven't heard back.

A couple weeks ago they said they would look into finding a better spot to relocate it. Now the trailer has a deck. May not be so temporary!

El Diablo: thinks relocating is a good thing

446 - July 16, 2010 1:30 pm

Name:

Jeff

Subject:

Bunny / Snake

Comments:

No recipe necessary for snake or rabbit!

I like "gummy" snakes or "chocolate" bunnies. Otherwise not interested! I know - tastes like chicken! No road kill for me thanks!

El Diablo: thinks chicken is a good thing

445 - July 14, 2010 6:55 pm

Name:

Marie

Subject:

Need a recipe

Comments:

Does anyone have a recipe for chocolate coated rabbit? Maybe it could include peanut butter so it would taste like a Reeses Butter Cup.

Oh, the reason I am asking is that Jeff says he only likes chocolate bunnies.

I doubt if anyone can come with a suggestion how to cook, braise or grill the snake that would be appetizing to him. Oh, well, I can't win them all.

El Diablo: thinks chocolate is a good thing

444 - July 12, 2010 2:11 pm

Name:

Bev and Jeff

Subject:

Sun / Trailer

Comments:

Though the sun didn't come out till Sunday we had a nice weekend in San Miguel. We enjoyed a BBQ with friends but passed on the rabbit and snake
(the pork chops were fine for us).

We hate to complain but really don't like the big trailer in front of our house. We haven't been able to "look past it" because it is directly in front of our house! We prefer the ocean for our view. Are we the only ones that are unhappy?

El Diablo: thinks BBQs are a good thing

443 - July 6, 2010 10:25 am

Name:

Office

Subject:

Bill - Prompt Payment

Comments:

Hello all:
we are dangerously low on funds for New Bill, again.
Please be prompt with your payment.

And to all who still owe on "old bill", please contact the office so we can program payments on it...

Thank you
Lupita

El Diablo: prompt payment is a good thing

442 - July 5, 2010 1:38 pm

Name:

Subject:

Electric Bill

Comments:

Hello all,
please send $39 dls... to James hodges; 16505 clark ave, bellflower, ca 90706
Or CASH at the office
Due date: Jul 11
Gracias

Sincerely,
Villa De San Miguel
011-52-646) 174 7948
barsanmiguel.com

El Diablo: thinks electricity is a good thing

441 - July 5, 2010 12:01 am

Name:

El Diablo

Subject:

Anonymous but not Hiding

Comments:

On 4/16/08 someone referred to this site and wrote "no one will listen to you as long as you hide behind a moniker"
Well, they may not be listening but they sure appear to be stopping by to read!

We had over 6540 visits in June! Thank you everyone for dropping by.

El Diablo: still anonymous ... but definitely not hiding!