Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Owen Lee https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/ Information for visitors and locals about Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, Troncones, Barra de Potosí and the surrounding region of the Costa Grande in Guerrero, Mexico en Owen Lee (reply) Hi Rob,
It would be great to visit with you. Is that possible? We leave on the 11th.
Morning coffee?
Wendell

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=165175 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=165175 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:36:16 +0000 Wendelito Owen Lee (reply) I knew Owen back in the day. Shared beers provided by him at his place at the end of Las Gatas with my oldest son. He was a humble eccentric and interesting guy.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=165174 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=165174 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:43:24 +0000 nicatnit Owen Lee (reply) It was simple back then. You would meet an inviting person who proudly shared their experiences.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=165133 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=165133 Sat, 04 Mar 2023 01:15:53 +0000 Zihuateco Owen Lee (reply) He was a great guy! I stayed with him at his "Rustic" retreat the first three years I came to Zihua. It then got too rustic, even for me! He was a great story teller and my favorite times were hanging out in his hacienda, drinking mezcal and trading stories. He came to visit me in British Columbia for about 10 days. I was afraid he wasn't going to leave when he was introduced to the quality of the local pot! Remember "BC Bud"?

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=165128 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=165128 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 23:56:23 +0000 Quadra Paul Owen Lee (reply) That is awesome! I have read a bunch of the posts. Love the post from people who knew him or have read his book. I’ll read more. Any spot in town with a plaque or something? We are staying until March 11th at La Ceiba Suites.
I am going back to Las Gatas next Monday and hoping to see his old house again. I’ll wait for the grounds keeper again.
Thanks. Wendell

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=165070 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=165070 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:18:57 +0000 Wendelito Owen Lee (reply)

Hello,
I read his book- Prisoner In Paradise.
I am wondering if there is a plaque or something around town commemorating him in anyway. Also, anybody around town that new him?
I was allowed to see his former home and area in Las Gatas on Feb 20th by a grounds keeper. Very cool to see where he lived. Too bad it is just ruins now…..
Wendelito

There's quite a bit of info about Owen here in my old archived messages as well as the current version of the Message Board. The two different search engines can help you locate it if you're interested in learning a bit more about him. My wife knew Owen practically since he arrived here, and I knew him since 1974. I also did the cover design for his book.

Gringos who buck the system and don't kow-tow to local políticos don't get plaques, awards or any positive official recognition.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=165067 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=165067 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:01:34 +0000 ZihuaRob Owen Lee Hello,
I read his book- Prisoner In Paradise.
I am wondering if there is a plaque or something around town commemorating him in anyway. Also, anybody around town that new him?
I was allowed to see his former home and area in Las Gatas on Feb 20th by a grounds keeper. Very cool to see where he lived. Too bad it is just ruins now…..
Wendelito

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=165061 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=165061 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:16:01 +0000 Wendelito