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The process is easy, "How much liquor do you have?". Texas has a set rate based on the volume and proof of the liquor. Yeah, it's not cheap. Walking back into Texas from Progreso, Mexico there is a separate booth for anyone carrying liquor. Quick and easy...but not cheap.

Wow, they knew you had earned it but couldn't check to see if you declared it? So they decided to just ask you? LOL

Don't walk, run from any ophthalmologist who would do both eyes at the same time.

Many years ago we went to Costco and used the ATM. One of the 500 Peso notes was missing a corner. When trying to use it at checkout the cashier said no. We asked to have the manager called. He listened to our story and said how could we prove it came out of THAT ATM and not from somewhere else. Besides, he added, we don't own that ATM. We had been in Mexico long enough to know we were going nowhere so just sucked it up. A week or so later our attorney swapped us a good bill and said his friend at the bank would take it from him. All part of life in Mexico...Viva Mexico!

Hahaha, really you're not part of Texas? My mistake...I was merely trying to add a small piece of information to the topic. Feel free to resume.

Here in the Rio Grande Valley all of our doctors demand you bring in all meds you are taking at every visit.

Mine was expired about 8 months and there was no problem and that was way before Covid. They're happy to get your pesos.

I suspect the Dr. has seen his fair share of hypochondriacs in his time. Not accusing you of being one but perhaps you reminded him of some. Just a thought since most people who had water with them would have made sure they brought it in if they had any thought of needing it before returning to their car. Or maybe he just had a bad day.

I'm shocked! In Mexico you say?

That approach is one I never used. If someone was recommended to me I showed them what I needed done, asked for a price, and unless I thought it was unreasonable I let them at it. Upon completion I made a decision as to whether to keep using him/her. Most "jobs" we had were not major construction or super complicated. I was always happy to find someone who was dependable, knew basically what they were doing and charged me a fair rate for that, I always knew I wasn't getting the "Mexican Rate" but so what? If the job was done right and without any drama that was a win for me. YMMV

Always wanting an eager employee I always asked them how much they wanted to do whatever job. That usually surprised them but they seemed to ask a fair price and if I could afford it I agreed. Not talking about construction projects but regular workers that were needed day in and day out. Worked for us.

That would need heavy moderating.

Yep, I-69 C

I think Clueless has resurfaced.

Remember one thing...you don't buy insurance to cover things that will just piss you off, small fire, minor water damage, minor injury to a guest or worker. You don't buy insurance for those things. You buy insurance for the rare, but it happens, when someone gets severely injured or killed. Many people look at the "odds" something will happen. The right way to look at it is if "X" happens will I just be pissed or will it put me in the poor house. If your answer is the latter you may want to consider insurance.

We had a homeowner's policy on our B&B in Ajijic through Parker. We did it mainly for the liability coverage. It was very cheap but I don't remember the number.

The simple solution to that is to buy the stock of those corporations and sit back and enjoy the windfall. EZPZ

We have Ooma and it will do that for you. It forwards to up to 2 cellphones, regardless of what kind. You buy the hardware and then the only monthly expense is the phone tax charged by the County and State where you choose to have your actual telephone number.

Just remember, those signs don't necessarily mean THAT house is for rent, just that info on a rental can be found at that house. Learned that the hard way.

Hahaha...Guilty of not checking before hitting Send

Negra...Cerveza Modelo Negra

No insult to you was intended or made. lakeside7 perhaps yes. Don't just take my word for it but take it as part of your "education" into life in Mexico. My best wishes to you.

Make sure you get a proper receipt showing you paid in cash, just in case that outfit gets embroiled in a fraud investigation. BTW, how is the situation in Portland?