The Ides of March are right around the corner as are many activities for this month. What a great weekend we just had. The weather was beautiful and there were a lot of folks out on the Malécon and walking around town. Ken, Hop a Long and I had lunch out on the patio of the Red Lobster yesterday after the U.S. vs. Canada hockey game. I managed to step on another pair of glasses and break them the other morning. Hence, my new glasses on the table.

While we are on the subject of upcoming events, Desert Mothers has a list of outstanding workshops coming up and the next one is with Aida Valencia teaching mosaics.

DESERT MOTHERS’ WORKSHOPS

MARCH 3,4,5 – Aida Valencia Mosaics I & II
MARCH 15, 16, 17 – Kari Montrose and Debbie La Bonte will be teaching beading and Jewelry design
MARCH 29, 30, 31 – Luis Cogley teaching  beautiful, fun “Yard Art” from the master
APRIL 8,9, 10 – Penny Nash – teaching “Clay Mask” making. This is the class everyone has been asking for, so sign up early.
APRIL 28, 29, 30 – Kari Montrose – teaching “Silver Jewelry” – Kari is a certified PMC teacher, Level II.
MAY 15, 16, 17 – Steve Sherrod – Metal Work – Table construction using metals.  Steve is a master with iron and his classes are always in demand.

For further information, contact Donna Roberts @ 576-0089 or 686-169-5267 or email her at bajadonna [at] gmail [dot] [com].

While at the Red Lobster yesterday, Marge and Tom Scott were there with friends and they had just finished brunch so I took their advice and had the Fettuccini. It was great. Although I know every one at the table, I’m not going to name each person because I already know I’ll call someone by the wrong name, so this is a group of San Felipians out for brunch on a Sunday afternoon.

On Saturday, Tony and I had lunch at the Nauty Taco, which is on the second floor of La Plazita. We had fresh fish filet and it was excellent and the prices are reasonable. Tony had been by to see the new Net – Home of Kat’s Korner but didn’t realize it was one floor up, so we went up and what a beautiful view of the Sea of Cortez and Mar de Cortez both south and north.

For many years there has been a display of Tony Reyes photos inside the Red Lobster restaurant. After Tony Reyes, Sr.’s death, they hand painted the date of his birth and death above display. His photos are actually on more than one wall, but if you haven’t seen them, stop by and take a look.

While driving around yesterday, I stopped in front of the old Net location to take a photo, which I did but I wrote “Moved to La Plazita” on it in my new color, which is green. I am going to miss being there, but it’s time to move on. At any rate, we are now on the top floor of La Plazita, which is across the street from Bancomer or Tavo’s pharmacy. Tentatively, the hours are 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. but please use 577-2577 until the phones are installed.

Speaking of moving, I drove by the new location for The Latin Gardens Restaurant on the Malécon and they are moving right along. The workers told me they plan to be open by March 6. There is outside and inside dining and it’s very nice. Can’t wait to see it when it’s open.