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Sorry, i noticed this morning that my Ipad doesn't show a search window either, so I guess the website uses Flash, which means Apple users wont be able to see it. I did doublecheck using a Lenovo PC, and the search window is there.

G598738, I think you meant you thought you lost your FL license and got a replacement, but then found the original, so you have two valid licenses.
Otherwise you would be admitting to criminal act on a public message board.

@Rufus,
We took the easy way and selected a property in a development (la reserva) being built by Desherman. We got to chose among several different lots and models, then customize the model. All of that was part of the negotiation process. The builder is responsible for all the legal issues.

@ajijic: thanks for the clarification.
@Bisbee Gal: and thanks for the DC translation! You have two pretty nice locations (AZ & Ajijic); we lived in Sierra Vista a long time ago and really liked it.
@Krogl309: I understand. Acoording to Johanson (thx), they should be easy to find.
@Saege007: great news; are you willing to share your secret to the right places to buy fabric in Guad? My wife will be eternally greatful.

wow, thanks all for the great, quick responses. We are really looking forward to coming down and joining such a wonderful community,
One general comment: if I plan on buying Mexican size beds, should I still bring down American quality sheets?
Specific responses:
@Ajijic: what is the Liverpool semi-annual sale?
@jrod: good catch on the draperies. We have many windows and sliding glass doors. I think we will plan our color scheme NOB and get the fabric, then bring it down and have the drapes made. Oh, and you are right about the picnic table--my wife told me she wanted wrought iron.
@ajijicer: I am probably being an optimist, but we have MANY friends and family saying they want to come and visit, so my initial plan is to give up both spare bedrooms as guest bedrooms. Plus, our intent is to spend most of our time on the mirador or the patio/garden.
@Krog1309: wrt swamp coolers, how big are they and where do they go? We had one mounted on top of a trailer we rented in AZ 30 years ago, but I never saw it.