Mainecoons Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 Argentine ribs? Image is here in case it disappears. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=356739699786542&set=gm.3174929679386179 While I agree with the folks who wanted this thing torn down, it has sat vacant for nearly 10 years and they have been unsuccessful in getting rid of it. So if it is to remain, better to have it providing a useful function and a terrific viewpoint on the lake rather than a derelict and graffiti magnet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringohombre Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 Aw yeah...memories!!! The old Posada and this restaurant (what was the name?). I remember many wonderful lunches...the food not great but the view and ambience wonderful. When I saw this photo and the metal shutter on the left, it rang a bell. I went back through some of my old photos and found this one of the same spot...Poncho and his Burro!!! Not sure how Argentina ribs will fit in but willing to give it a try. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcstroker Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 I'll believe it when I see it. I row out of the kayak club which is located right next door. Hard to remember the times we've seen workers doing repairs to the structure. Would be nice if they finally finish. I see they put a dock on the west side of the building, with the water going down not sure if that was a good decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Greenwood Posted May 7, 2022 Report Share Posted May 7, 2022 I walk past the building Six days a week…..this is a well known Mexican restaurant corporation that has operated Argentinian restaurants for many years in several locations …over the last few days there have been a minimum of 8 -10 workers with professional construction equip…..obviously corporate money….new floors , walls roofing are all underway…keeping my fingers crossed…always loved the place . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshineydays Posted May 7, 2022 Report Share Posted May 7, 2022 $$$$$ always solves the problem or so it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevalerieleigh Posted May 7, 2022 Report Share Posted May 7, 2022 Sounds GREAT! I hope they can make it work. Wonderful location! Salud, Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted May 7, 2022 Report Share Posted May 7, 2022 Parking may be a problem.... unless they also build a dock! What parking there used to be is now gobbled up by Tango patrons. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Greenwood Posted May 7, 2022 Report Share Posted May 7, 2022 Great photo… about 10 years ago I was drinking with Boyd Simpson ( RIP ) watching the sun go down on a beautiful fall night at the next counter to Pedro Loco as the Mexicans called him . I believe the bar was called tequila republic but that might have been another one of its reincarnations. Boyd and Pedro knew each other having been around for many years, I believe they were both lawyers in Toronto at one time. By that time Pedro was mostly incommunicado, he had a minder with him who paid his bill and loaded him in the back of a small cart harnessed to vino blanco and away they plodded off into his sunset….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringohombre Posted May 7, 2022 Report Share Posted May 7, 2022 17 minutes ago, Ian Greenwood said: Great photo… about 10 years ago I was drinking with Boyd Simpson ( RIP ) watching the sun go down on a beautiful fall night at the next counter to Pedro Loco as the Mexicans called him . I believe the bar was called tequila republic but that might have been another one of its reincarnations. Boyd and Pedro knew each other having been around for many years, I believe they were both lawyers in Toronto at one time. By that time Pedro was mostly incommunicado, he had a minder with him who paid his bill and loaded him in the back of a small cart harnessed to vino blanco and away they plodded off into his sunset….. Yes, you are right...Pedro Loco (RIP) and it WAS the Tequila Republic at this time!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda Marshall Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 Hi Can anyone tell me when and how Boyd Simpson died - I noticed the RIP after his name in a post.? I was a friend of Boyd’s from university days and his life in Toronto and visited him a couple of times in Ajijic. Over the years, we lost touch but I have nothing but the fondest memories of him and would like to pay tribute to him somehow. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Greenwood Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Hi Linda…I was a friend of Boyd’s for the last 15 years….please call me at 334 302 9055…I can answer any questions you have . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda Marshall Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 On 1/13/2024 at 10:18 AM, Ian Greenwood said: Hi Linda…I was a friend of Boyd’s for the last 15 years….please call me at 334 302 9055…I can answer any questions you have . Thank you - I will call you tomorrow. Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Greenwood Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Lynda…we have been at the beach in Bucerias for the last couple of weeks …we should be home by the12th of Feb…please call…thanks …Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda Marshall Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 I will call after the 12th. Thank you and enjoy the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquipure Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 On 5/5/2022 at 11:40 PM, gringohombre said: Aw yeah...memories!!! The old Posada and this restaurant (what was the name?). I remember many wonderful lunches...the food not great but the view and ambience wonderful. When I saw this photo and the metal shutter on the left, it rang a bell. I went back through some of my old photos and found this one of the same spot...Poncho and his Burro!!! Not sure how Argentina ribs will fit in but willing to give it a try. Pedro and Margarita, his first burro. Miss the old days. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivore Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 The quaint man with the colourful hat is Peter Morse Moir who died on January 8th., 2013. Known as one of Lakeside's most colourful characters his passing at the age of 67 was a very sad occurrence. Peter was born on September 7, 1945, in Middleton, Nova Scotia. He had a long and successful career as a criminal lawyer and retired to Mexico about 12 years before his death. A victim of Alzheimer's disease, and often known as "Pedro Loco," he was well known in Ajijic for his flamboyant and unconventional mode of dress and a favourite companion, his donkey. His image showed up in advertisements and billboards publicizing businesses in the area. He was a familiar part of many local parades and festivities. He made friends wherever he went. Moir was pre-deceased by his twin sister, Elizabeth Susan, and survived by his son, Kyle James Moir, grandchildren Olivia, William and Colt, his sister Janet and brother Jim. He was married twice, both times to a woman named Patricia. Many of us remember Peter because he was special and, just perhaps....... because of his success in having developed such a unique way of dealing with Alzheimer's! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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