By Terry Sovil from the January 2012 Edition Pacific Porgy The Pacific Porgy has a black spot on its upper pectoral fin base. They belong to the family of Porgies. These fish range from depths of 10’ to 100’. They are silvery gray with large white lips and chin. They have a steep snout and […]
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By Terry Sovil from the January 2012 Edition Mexico gets more than its fair share of media sensationalism. Personally, I get tired of hearing it because the coverage often seems very slanted to me. You rarely see scenes of real life in Mexico; you are more likely to see a border crossing, at night, from […]
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By Terry Sovil from the January 2012 Edition Mail Boxes Express has moved to a new location. I just found it today to mail a letter in their pouch mail to Laredo, TX. They provide many services and aren’t that far from where they used to be. Heading towards Las Brisas on Miguel de la […]
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In this issue: Christmas Issue A Northerners Christmas in Mexico – Freda Rumford Christmas Decoration Ideas Christmas in Manzanillo – Suzanne A. Marshall General Interest This n’ that – Vivian Molick Renewing IMSS – Robert Hill Health Health – How not to be Santa – Karen Trom Living in Manzanillo Manzanillo through the eyes of […]
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By Terry Sovil from the December 2011 Edition Moorish Idol A rival for one of the title “Most beautiful fish in the Manzanillo area” is the Moorish Idol from the family of the same name. Moorish Idols range in depth from 10-150′. They are common in the southwestern Sea of Cortez and Mainland Pacific to […]
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In this issue: General Interest This n’ that – Vivian Molick Health Health – Recess Time – Karen Trom Hurricane Edition Hurricane What are they – Terry Sovil Photographs – Jose Sandoval After the storm – Freda Rumford Mere Mortals – Suzanne A. Marshall A two Day visit of love – Lorenzo Living in Manzanillo […]
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By Terry Sovil from the November 2011 Edition Jewel Moray The Jewel Moray lives in depths from 15-80′. They are found in the southern Sea of Cortez and Pacific Coast mainland to Panama. Inhabiting rocky, boulder strewn areas and walls where they lurk in holes and crevices. Morays constantly open and close their mouths which […]
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By Terry Sovil from the November 2011 Edition Well, JOVA came to visit! Jova made landfall near Chamela in the state of Jalisco with maximum sustained winds of 160km/h (100mph), the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Jova, classed as a category two storm, made landfall at 23:00 local time (11:00pm Tuesday 10/11). Chamela is […]
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By Terry Sovil from the November 2011 Edition (1782–1831) Vicente Guerrero is sometimes compared to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in the USA. A former slave, he freed his country and then its slaves. Born in1782 in Ixtla, Mexico, he was of mixed white and Negro parentage (mulatto) with an Indian strain. His father, Juan […]
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In this issue: General Interest What On – October US Consulate Warnings This N’ That – Vivian Molick Whats in a name – Freda Rumford Twisted Way We Gringos Speak – Tommy Clarkson Health Fitness – Karen Trom History Mexican Currency – Terry Sovil Living in Manzanillo Renewing US Passports Why cant I do it […]
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