I know many of our ‘regular readers’ (ha ha) think that all we do is sit around in deckchairs all day, sipping margaritas… but really we have been none-stop busy since we got here 12 days ago. I need a rest!

This is Paul writing this week, as Leanne is out with our friend Helga, making the most of the “Buen Fin” (good weekend) sales - including the much loved ‘buy 2 get 3’ booze promotion at Soriana supermarket. We went there on Friday and while Leanne was looking at bedding, I stocked up on some bottles, and apparently was in trouble because I only got 3 white wines and 12 bottles of red -  well, I don’t like white wine! 

We also hit the sales pretty hard at a nice store called “Liverpool” (which is a bit like The Bay). Gabriella who served us,  spoke great English because she had studied French in Quebec a while back (that sounds funny)… she was on commission, so was very happy when we stocked the entire kitchen - pans, dishes, coffee machine, blender etc etc.. - all at 40% off. Helga was very kind to insist that she buy us a house warming present - so in future, everytime we raise a glass we will think of her!

I got to play a set with Terry Townson last Saturday at a great little club called La Morante in La Paz. Im going to try to make it to big band this Tuesday afternoon, if work allows (last week was too busy)

Im hoping to play tennis again this afternoon up at Ed’s with the Mexicans.

Car update - we are still having problems with Edgar the mechanic. He really is a bit of a pain (a lot of one actually) - but we still have faith that he will come through. We met the other car-fixing guy Filberto (Ford bodyshop manager) again on Saturday, and he is still totally credible and was equally frustrated by Edgar… he can’t do the body work until Edgar fixes the mechanics… oh well, we’ll see. We are meeting again at Edgars house on Monday. Might take Jorge with us to 'kick his ass' !

Looking forward to our next batch of visitors - Jill and Naveen arrive on Wednesday for a couple of days.

The 'Super Moon' was pretty spectacular

The sunrise the next day, wasn't too shabby either

The first of 6 'pipas' (water trucks) to refill the pool (and oil stain our driveway!)

I had to put back the drain covers before the water got too deep

Choosing fabric to re-cover our casita couch

The new server at "Tiramisu" has many attractions, such nice eyes

Great new roadside Carne Asada in our neighbourhood

Pool maintenance lesson #1

Assembling the base for the master bedroom bed - the mattress arrives Monday

Totopos galore!