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Festival…
Early February into late February was a lazy 3 weeks of relaxing poolside and the occasional foray downtown. And we have this deck so every morning I’d make a beeline for it, coffee in hand, to sit and enjoy the … Continue reading
So much to do…
I’m so enjoying my 3rd month in San Felipe, and I couldn’t be more pleased with where I’m staying, Campo San Felipe. Right off the beach, 50 amp service, really fast Wifi (at least where I’m parked), room to extend my … Continue reading
Just a bit of news…
My last post, mentioned that the DirecTv wasn’t working… and I had that weirdness on my online DTV account info, which keeps showing my old cancelled VISA card number as my primary method on autopay. I’ve changed it 3 times … Continue reading
Posted in Travel - '17
Tagged 775 error, DirecTv SWiM box failed, Satellite 775 error, Step Well Cover failure
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More From San Felipe…
Well, the Seahawks got knocked out of the running…so my team isn’t going to the Super Bowl this year. That’s a pity. But there are other things to do around here rather than getting all pent up over that. My … Continue reading
Posted in Travel - '17
Tagged Cement workers, Dune buggies, Flea Market, Mexican Pottery., Mexican Silver jewelry, San Felipe Swap Meet, Tacos
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Visit to South Beach…
Bumped into a friend in the coffee shop across the street from where I’m staying. I knew him from my stay at Kiki’s. Turns out he’s moved out to South Beach. Has a big deserted beach, a little store nearby, he … Continue reading
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Stuff to do…
The Wifi here at Campo San Felipe was much, much better than at Kiki’s but there still were glitches. And the big one was my big RV blocking the signal from the people back from where I’m parked. There’s a small … Continue reading
Posted in Travel - '17
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More from San Felipe…
I’d initially stayed free at Kiki’s for 12 days, than I paid for 3 additional days, meanwhile, I had asked around the camp to see if anyone had a suggestion for a park with better Wifi. And sure enough, I got … Continue reading
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Enjoying Mexico…
Surprisingly chilly here in San Felipe since I arrived on Dec. 13th. Midday is nice and warm, and mostly sunny, but the mornings and evenings when I’m out and about can be downright cold. But when I consider what my friends … Continue reading
Posted in Travel - '16
Tagged Campo San Felipe, Casino, Kiki's RV Park, San Felipe, Saturday Market
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On into Mexico…
My stay at the Salton Sea was great, I liked having the cement parking spot for my RV at Oasis Palms RV Resort. Allowed for crawling around under the RV and spraying the entire undercarriage with Jasco Rust Preventer, using … Continue reading
Posted in Travel - '16
Tagged Calexico, Kiki's RV Park, Mexicali, Oasis Palms RV Park, San Felipe, satellite.
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Tour Around the Salton Sea…
This is the 2nd time I’ve visited the Salton Sea area, but during the first visit I didn’t have a car so I could not easily tour. This time with the car, I decided to just circumnavigate the sea and have a look. … Continue reading