Progress on the store is moving along and I will be sending an update soon. However I need to communicate with everyone that my email was hacked. I will change the contact here but if any of you have me in their address book please change the email to:
My yahoo address is completely none functional. Note: frequently your address box will automatically fill in an old address so please check to make sure emails are not going to yahoo.
Sorry about the mess.
This is the main plaza in San Miguel. Watch til the end to see the mojigangas.
And some dancers young and younger
They know how to have a good time.
Remember if you want to purchase a raffle ticket using paypal go to:
Good luck.
I just returned from a visit to Agustin Gonzales and Las Rancheritas. I am blown away. Here is the list of what has been done since April with about $1000 US dollars.
1. A functioning water line has been run to the site. Distence about 4 blocks.
2, A water storage tank has been installed with interior pipes.
3. A septic tank has been dug and bricks are being layed.
4. Two toilets and a sink are installed.
5. The main interior is competely finished including smooth concrete walls and a beautiful smooth floor.
6. A window has been installed with the fabulous view of the valley and San Miguel.
7. The road has been repaired so the entire distence from the asphalt highway to the building is a smooth gravel drive about 1/2 mile.
Please check the amount that has been spent. $1000 US dollars.
When you look at the photos parts may look crude. Remember everything is made from cement in Mexico so finish walls will be smooth and lovely and forever when they are complete.
You will also see the notebook where Isabel Cazares has keep every receipt and notated all costs. We are going to work on a little bookeeping system. Since this is an entirely new idea to them.
Rebecca Brooks is working hard to help us raise money to finish the store.
I know many of you have already given us generous donations. Thank you.
If you have not helped yet you many want to consider a ticket or two in the raffle. There are not that many people yet so your chances of getting the silver heart or a rug are pretty good.
If you would like to use paypal for your raffle ticket. Use the following address:
Once I receive the notice of your payment I will email you the number.
We will make a video of the drawing in front of the building. One of the women will do the honors. Stay tuned for update on the building. I head to MX June 28th.
Thanks to all of you that are participating.
rebecca brooks of "recuerda mo corazon" has created this method for raising funds for our store/restaurant. She has created a raffle using this beautiful silver piece as a fund raiser for Las Rancheritas. Please visit her blog for details. What a win win. This is a chance for you to receive a wonderful piece and everyone gets to help raise funds for the group. Tickets are only $10.00!!
http://corazon.typepad.com/recuerda_mi_corazon/2012/06/for-the-women-of-las-rancheritas.html
As a plus we are also encluding 2 rugs from Las Rancheritas so you have more chances to win!!
Rebecca Brooks, artist and creator of amazing cultural trips is helping us fund raise for the store. Please check our her blog for the beginning of details. More will be coming
http://corazon.typepad.com/recuerda_mi_corazon/2012/06/postcards-from-paradise-hands-and-hearts.html
