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  1. I see that you joined this this board in April of this year so I am assuming that you might be a newbe. I myself joined in April of 2008 when I moved here full time after travelling this country for about 10 years prior to that doing business as I continue to do to this day. During all this time I discovered that many times getting correct, up to date, consistent and reliable information in a timely manner here is spotty at best. This is true especially as it relates to the 2 business entities we are discussing. There are many folks posting here that have even more experience than me in this country and I would opine that they would agree to this. My understanding is that this board was initially set up to help expats and folks who have moved here or are visiting from distant locations to understand local customs and idiosyncrasies and ways to better live and operate within this environment. Over all these years I have seen this board operate in exactly this way, helping many with the wisdom and experience of those who have first hand experience and gone through all the ups and downs inherent this unique situation we all find ourselves. My initial post is a perfect example. It took a few corrections but in the end I got the information that I was looking for as well as some unexpected technical advise since I am not a tech guy. I applaud this valuable resource within our community and despite some flaws, inherent in such a venture, consider it a great resource of knowledge in all things relating to our living environment here. Welcome aboard!
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  2. I's planning to be in Ajijic for the month of Feb. Is there anyone giving group or private salsa lessons in Ajijic or Chapala? Thanks Stan
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  3. johs, I tried to private message you, but you are not set up for it. I am using Spencer Law Firm currently. Started on October 9, still waiting patiently for my card. Cost $7950 pesos. Learned more info while waiting at the immigration office. Contact me if you want more info. The Mexican lady at the immigration office speaks excellent English, in case you don't. She is a jewel of a person, and goes beyond the normal expectations of being helpful.
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  4. The body shop just beyond Casa de Waffle--Lake Auto Body or something. Best in town.
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  5. As you well know, very few people, if any, get paid in any other currency besides pesos here, so why all this talk about US minimum wage.
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  6. Not to mention those who make their living wages in pesos.
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  7. We appreciate the helpful and heartfelt responses to our post about finding an adult cat, and we are grateful to Anita at Anita's Cat Sanctuary, and Sue at Friends of Animals/Riberas Pet Store for offering numerous beautiful cats shelter, food, care and safety. Just before Thanksgiving, we found Mango patiently waiting to be noticed in the cat shelter at Friends of Animals/Riberas Pet Store. She now roams our home, noticing every nook and cranny, alerting to all the new sounds, finding new hiding places, and quietly watching her strange new humans as we go about our daily activities. She is a calico-colored American Shorthair (guessing her breed). Cat lovers, please remember to support and promote the two fabulous organizations we visited who offer safe haven to soooooo many beautiful cats. Mango will be well-loved. .
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  8. Junior's in Riberas. Best price and work I've found in five years.
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  9. If you go to their website during business hours, you will find the list of eateries for which they deliver. There are different minimum order amounts for the restaurants. You have to give them your street address; there are different delivery fees and I think it is based partly on the distance between your home and the eatery, since they show the distance in km. They also indicate the hours that delivery is available for each restaurant and they show for most, the estimated delivery time. This is the website, https://www.traitte.mx/
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  10. This is an extremely worthwhile project with terrific results fulfilling a need for both the graduates and the need for carpenters in various capacities. It's my understanding that the students are both boys and girls. If you have a project,why not contact the school first and see if they can do it for you?
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  11. I know this might sound crazy, but wouldn't the definitive answers be found by asking Telmex and Ilox? There are many times that the answers given are based on old information, supposition, or second hand information. If your phone service is important enough to you that you're questioning the need for a change, personally, I would consult with both service providers before I made a decision.
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  12. When I drive, I watch the scenery, which makes the passengers watch the road……..LOLOLOL
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  13. There is a Chapala mule service on Facebook and I have used them twice with success..
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  14. Yes, the last time we flew Aeromar to PV it was actually 28 minutes from wheels up to wheels down.
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  15. I think it was 10% of the total cost of the meal(s) I ordered and maybe a $30 peso basic fee. It seemed minimal so I didn't pay much attention to it. Then, I did tip the delivery guy as well. Val
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  16. Next day or same day some out of Guad are only here one day a week, you can usually get an appointment That day no long wait like in Canada
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  17. Yes, I second Quality Care: Dr. Luis Garcia Noquiera. Saw him last year. He comes in on Wednesdays.
    1 point
  18. I have 3 xoloitzcuintli and can see why they ate them , they are less problem dead than alive...not a breed for everyone...
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  19. Just the usual...….body in one country, brain in another. I´ve seen this same thing forever.
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  20. Yes, it is always good to be generous, especially when it is easy for the giver. However, everything is relative. Mexican minimum wage is about 6 pesos per hour vs. US minimum wage = about 150 pesos ($7.25) per hour. 60 pesos per hour is 10 times the minimum wage, the equivalent of $70 per hour in the US. That is an excellent living wage in Mexico, even if someone is working part-time and even here where expats have driven up prices for everything over the last 30 years and living expenses are higher than in most of Mexico. 60 pesos per hour is among the highest rates paid by expats for domestic work. 60 pesos per hour, quite above a decent wage, is an excellent wage.
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  21. Mine too in Chapala.
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  22. Contact the Technical College about recent grads. They will be well versed in current technology and some speak English. And they need the experience. Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Chapala Phone: 376 765 8030
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  23. For me, I have found the perfect solution. I had no US residential address. I researched and chose this service: www.travelingmailbox.com This is what I like about it: 1. It provides me with a US address. 2. The price is very reasonable. 3. When each piece of mail arrives, I am notified via e-mail. I enlarge the view to see who the sender is. I then decide what I want done with it and select that from a simple drop down menu. This allows me to have mail that does not interest me to be shredded and deleted at no cost. I instruct which items are to be opened and scanned. That's all done from that drop down menu. I get a notification once scanning is complete. It is usually within just a few hours. I then view it and print only the pages I actually want on my printer. Occasionally, someone might send me a refund check or something similar. I then select Deposit from the menu and they make that deposit for me. I can see its status easily. 4. I very seldom have items forwarded as I print whatever is necessary. There is a small extra charge for forwarding items. I can accumulate several items to be sent in one mailing. I have a friend who is frequently in the US and I have her bring me those items. I do this to avoid getting anything sent here and that way, it costs me nothing extra. 5. I am happy with the customer service (I am usually quite critical of most customer services) which is always available through chat on their site, should I have a question.
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  24. Really?? Couldn't you go the extra inch and just post the info.
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  25. Then it's not real Thai. Even the soup is hot and so is each dish cooked that way but they all have a different flavour so that you need to wait a bit between courses because your tongue will be numb,sip a cerveza, and carry on.
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