Hola amigos y amigas. I am the new gringo in town. Forever I hope. Should I leave Mexico alive, you’ll see pigs use toilet paper! So after bragging to the publisher that I can write, (Oh Boy!), he says “Write me something”. And I said “What”. He said “ Something local and interesting, lets see what youve got”. Okay then - #1 Topic I love to watch American college and Pro football on TV. Prior to moving here, I lived in Baja Norte for five years with cable TV. During the six months of the football season I was gloriously sated each weekend. (Yah, I’m one of them!) Here in Mazatlan? Where to goes and who cares? I found quickly who cares. After picking up a copy of this publication at my local store, I found the ad for “The Biggest Little Bar In Town”, “The Sports Saloon”. Located in the center of the Golden Zone, off Av. Sabalo, behind Farmacia Moderna and Banamex. Open everyday 11am-11pm, Happy hour 4 to 6. And....Monday Night Football! I’m home! My first Sunday last month proved to me these folks are serious about the NFL. All the games, tasty snacks and food, and anything that you wish to drink.. The kitchen is now open and serving all of your favorite American snacks. There is a large menu of Mexican-American specialities, with hopes for a Thanksgiving bash with all the trimmings. (I’m not sure what I can get away with here, but if allowed, I promise to “skid” better next month.) (Oops, by the way what ever happened to Pia Zadora?) On a serious note for a few moments, I didn’t come here because of the September 11th tragedy. This move was planned many months ago. As yours are, my mind and heart are filled with feelings for all in the world who have been affected by this terrible event altering all

of our lives forever. Until terrorism is abolished as a tool by fools, creating a fear we’ve not known in sixty years, we must trust our government(s) to do the right things. Hopefully they will never politic with fanatics again. I know-lighten up! Okay, maybe this will be useful to someone you know about up North and flying here is not an option now. I’ve told everyone who’ve asked me in the US (and many who didn’t) that cross country bus travel in Mexico is economical, easy, safe, and professional. Nothing like that Monopoly Greyhound. Think of the luxury tour buses you’ve seen in the States. Here there is real competition and luxury! Air conditioned, contoured and assigned seating.(want a window seat? Ask for it when buying your ticket, and it’s yours for the trip) TV’s, videos, toilet, and window curtains. Suggestions? Glad you asked. From San Diego,CA., take the Greyhound (Ugh!) across the border to Tijuana main station. Luxury lines in order are “Elite”, “Tap”, “Pacifico” to the Interior. From Tucson, AZ, (Maybe Phoenix also) the “Crucero” line to all points South. From El Paso, TX., “Americanos” line directly South. Now, these buses do make 10 to 20 minute stops along the way, But...a couple of tips. Take aboard your favorite handy snack foods, chips, donuts, puddings, cookies, or mom’s meatloaf sandwiches, whatever. And if it’s going to be an overnight ride, carry on a small blanket, shawl or jacket (cause the a/c does get cold-cold). Maybe a small pillow will give you extra comfort , too. Anyway, why would folks on vacation want to fly over such a beautiful country as Mexico? Ay, caramba! Relax and enjoy the ride! Quote of the month: “If you think education is expensive....try ignorance!”