The San Felipe Home Show for 2009 was situated at an
especially scenic location this year --the Pavilion
at El Dorado Ranch's Las Caras de Mexico golf
course.
The
guest speakers, who talked about the logistics of retiring
to Mexico, buying property, building a home, starting
a business, importing your possessions, remodeling,
investing, leasing land, healthcare and other subjects
crucial to beginning a new life south of the border,
seemed to be well appreciated.
Exhibitors ranged from interior finishing options,
cabinetry, ornamental iron works, solar battery solutions,
a wireless water pump control, custom window shades,
art works, pottery and ceramic creations, earth-friendly
solar ovens, wireless security systems, even a selection
of chocolates for your home's sweet tooth. Construction
companies and real estate developments were also well
represented.
Ed Meders was there selling the NEW Baja Almanac (yes,
it's finally out), along with Graham MacKintosh and
Greg Niemann, both with copies of the numerous Baja
books.
Food and beverage venues were on hand for the mid-day
and late afternoon hunger pangs.
The turnout wasn't overwhelming but there was a steady
trickle of people showing interest in the various kiosks
and tents. By late afternoon fatgue got the better of
some of the exhibitors and they called it a day.
The local ultra-light pilot made the Home Show part
of his tour and flew overhead several times with his
passengers.
On the whole, the show appeared to be a success. It
fell on a day when there were several other events happening,
including Baja Java's Wine Tasting and Opera, and the
Turkey Trot Poker Walk. Later in the early evening,
there was a Rodeo at the baseball diamond in town. Possibly
the Home Show would have had a larger audience if the
locals didn't have to choose between so many events.
