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  1. Good image sent out by one of our Asian partners / suppliers:
    4 points
  2. Pretty ungrateful response there, to a lot of useful info.
    4 points
  3. Maybe because they and I have always heard that Mexico takes a dim view of copying legal documents in color... except for the CURP?.... i.e. trying to commit fraud? Don't know if that is/ever was true but that is probably why.
    3 points
  4. Guess this guy doesn't appreciate any help...If you want your credit card compromised, then by all mean use it at the taxi stand...
    3 points
  5. You have to satisfy the Feds before you even get started with the state. https://themazatlanpost.com/2019/05/31/how-to-import-a-car-into-the-us/ In general since cars cost more here than in the U.S. it is a good idea to sell the car here and buy one there.
    2 points
  6. A bit arrogant to argue with someone about what was on their plate when you weren't there, don't you think? Regardless of Eric's penchant for complaining posts, I'm sure he's far more aware of what he was served than you are.
    2 points
  7. The COPD medicines are available here with Spanish names. Google Translation: Fluticasona 250 mcg-salmeterol 50 mcg / dosis Blister en polvo para inhalaci贸n Ipratropium 0.5 Mg-salbutamol 3 Mg (2.5 Mg Base) / 3Ml Soluci贸n de nebulizaci贸n The desiccated thyroid extract medicine - Levotiroxina in Spanish, if that is the one, I did find. http://www.fahorro.com/synthroidr-75-g.html
    2 points
  8. Have used my AMEX with them many times.
    2 points
  9. You have to look at where the response is coming from.. It鈥檚 the usual negative attitude...
    2 points
  10. Novel Coronavirus Update - as of February 29, 2020 VA Portland Health Care System is closely following and responding to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). We are aware of a presumed positive case in the Portland metro area. We are in close contact with our Public Health partners, who are working to identify and contact all persons exposed to this case. Public health is currently NOT recommending COVID-19 testing for people without symptoms. Seeking medical care: If you would not otherwise seek medical care for a respiratory illness (cold), this is not a reason to seek care now. Please take care of mild symptoms at home to avoid exposing others. If you have more severe symptoms like difficulty breathing or inability to stay hydrated, call your medical provider to discuss symptoms and any possible exposure to a known COVID-19 case. If you do need to be seen, a plan can be made to avoid exposing others and limit spread in the community. Please use MyHealtheVet or call 503-220-8262, option 2 to relay a message to your Primary or Specialty Care team or to make change or cancel an appointment. Remember to practice these routine actions that help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. These include: Stay home at the first sign of illness. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, throw the tissue in the trash and do hand hygiene. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. Avoid unnecessary contact with people who have symptoms of respiratory illness.
    2 points
  11. Ferret, you have to order it 24 hours in advance...well worth it.
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  12. I use it at places I trust, I use common sense...So no expats in Mexico have ever had a credit or debit card compromised?...I know of 3 in the last 4 months...But its all good, 24 years in MEX, ever peeked out from behind the walls to see what's really going on here?...LOL...
    1 point
  13. LOL! And how many times have you used it in Mexico? Just asking because your paranoia showed up loud and clear in your previous post. As long as one doesn't leave their brains at the border, all is well.
    1 point
  14. I always use my Canadian VISA card at the taxi booth at Guadalajara airport.
    1 point
  15. Color copies of official documents are technically illegal in Mexico. Your CURP is printed as an original and is color. It is not a copy.
    1 point
  16. Have you considered how the altitude will affect her COPD?
    1 point
  17. Okay thanks. Google can't always be trusted.
    1 point
  18. Yes Guadalajara accepts credit card at. The taxi kiosk at the airport.
    1 point
  19. I bet most medicines are available down here, and often much more economical than the US. I don't know about Canadian pricing. If one of the medicines is "Levothyroxine Sodium" at a dosage of 25mg per tablet, it is much more economical here than in Seattle.
    1 point
  20. Useful if the question was "Does anybody know if there are ATM machines at the Guad airport"? It was not.
    1 point
  21. You have to judge the answers more closely before being judgemental...bottom line the op did not get an answer to his question...maybe like requesting help to fix your computer problems and the guy offers to make breakfast
    1 point
  22. The answer to the question is yes.
    1 point
  23. I'm with Yo1 on this one. There have been at least 3 outbreaks over the past years in Puerto Vallarta. It always starts the same, someone selling homemade cheeses, like queso fresco, become popular, then bang, outbreak of disease. The sanitation required to process dairy products must be impeccable. It includes steam, and more likely these days, UV steri!izers. Another easy to make fresh cheese, from pasteurised whole milk, is called paneer cheese. Anyone with a compromised immune system should not be consuming raw milk products. Let's ask the FDA https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/dangers-raw-milk-unpasteurized-milk-can-pose-serious-health-risk
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  24. I am not sure there is a Farmacia that does compounding. It might be helpful to identify just what you are looking for.
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  25. Well I'm thinking all this media hype may be having some inpact. There were reports of a run on the Costco in Culiacan and when we went to Costco Lopez Mateos as it opened this morning it took 20 minutes to check out and the lines were much longer when we left. Have never encountered this even at Christmas. We're all gonna die! 馃ザ One good thing. With all those damned topes gone or tamed greatly it took a lot less time to get to the Joco bypass. Traffic flowed smoothly, no backups, no crazy passing out of frustration no congestion until the usual in Ajijic these days. Reminds me of what it used to be before the tope madness happened along the carretera.
    1 point
  26. Just west (leaving Ajijic going towards Jocotopec) of the development called La Reserva. The first place in the little strip center is El Ancla, then Jitomate Gourmet, then the wonderful chocolate lady and then Nissa"s. There are quite a bit of great offerings for lunch and dinner and sweets in this one little strip.
    1 point
  27. It鈥檚 like seeing someone approaching in a dark alley. Nothing is lost by just walking on the opposite side.
    1 point
  28. I no longer drink glasses of milk BUT I do put it in my coffee and also make cheese sauce and fettucine alfredo with it. I also use butter.
    1 point
  29. For what it's worth... and I admit it is basically worthless here.... the state of Virginia just passed a LAW that the word 'milk' could ONLY be used when describing a product produced by a cow. and PS, I could NOT survive with real cow's milk. The Virginia kind. And I'm not a calf. Sometimes maybe bull, but.....
    1 point
  30. I'm totally with you in this regard. You are correct about the cow's milk. I also make delicious almond milk, and it's super easy. I also buy the unsweetened soy milk...I think most people want convenience, however, they may not realize that the almond milk sold isn't that great, and making it is so darn simple.
    1 point
  31. One of our favourites..... NEVER had a bad meal there !
    1 point
  32. I am still alive, thanks to the interventions of Dr. Hector Brise帽o, assisted by his father, who is also a cardiologist. Prior to Dr. Brise帽o, I was treated by Dr. Ramon Gaercia Garcia, who is probably now retired. Currently, my resting blood pressure hangs around 102/61 with a pulse rate of 70 bpm. I know that seems low, but it is keeping me alive until something else does me in.
    1 point
  33. He is a wonderful person as well as the best cardiologist this side of anywhere. And, sm1mex is correct-he does not substitute his services. He has an assistant with him, but she is not substituted for him. RUN to get an appointment with him, or call 766-1870. Lety is also a wonderful receptionist- really a Girl Friday. she takes care of business!
    1 point
  34. Greetings from Tokio where Corona Virus is going around for now. We feel sorry but we could not be snow birds this time. Fortunately, I have not heard any news about Corona things in Mexico except beers so far. Here are few things I would like to mention from what I have heard about Corona virus. FYI, I had been in a medical field for many years so I will try to be neutral. As of today, # of infected person in Japan: 170 , # of death: 1 (80yrs old lady) # of recovered: 23 excluding 691 infected and 3 died passengers on board. # of int'l infected: 79,391 , # of deceased 2,696 , # of recovered 27,878 Death rate is not big as of SARS for now. But the death rate of elderly person with diabetes, coronary and/or pulmonary diseases is well over 80%. Infectivity of Corona is much much stronger than SARS. As 80% of infected person get slight attack and/or no symptom. Incubation periods vary for 5~6 days and 2 weeks. So you may have a great chance to get infected or transfer the virus to the other without awareness. It is very difficult to identify the chain of infections. Do not take this too serious but do not underestimate Corona virus which, I hope not but I am sure, will be arisen soon in Mexico. My advice to you: Go and get a bottle of ethanol disinfectant diluted with water (not 100% pure one that is less potent). Wash your hands with disinfectant. Once you hear the news in Mexico, stay away from the crowd and be a hermit until this incident is over. Personally, I doubt the effectively of masks with regard to the virus. Have a good day and buena suerte!
    1 point
  35. Well Eric, you will be pleased to know the Mexican government is right on top of this. They too found the temperature scanners were not accurate enough, so they have switched to the much more reliable anal thermometer method. Happy travels!
    1 point
  36. I don't think anybody cares about the number of people at this point. Walkers, cyclists, wheelchairs. No one cares what kind of concrete barriers they are, either. The problem is the width and the loss of road room, passing room, bus stops and emergency pullover areas.
    1 point
  37. Taco Bell, Taco Bell.....
    1 point
  38. Hi Catbird...I lived in Ajijic for about five years (1999-2004) and still visit occasionally. I have lived in Morelia for a total of 8 or 9 years, with a break when I lived for 8 years in Mexico City. I've been back in Morelia for exactly a year. Morelia is home for me. Morelia bears absolutely NO resemblance to Lake Chapala--except that as you mentioned, the weather is similar. It's generally cooler here than there, and can be quite chilly in the winter. Our altitude above sea level is 6400 feet; Lakeside is at 5200 feet. Morelia is a colonial city of 1.2 million people; the English-speaking expatriate community is approximately 300 to 400 people. The city is extremely cultured, with at least 6 major universities, a symphony orchestra, a chamber orchestra, frequent festivals of importance, including the Morelia international film festival in October-November (considered to be the best film festival in Mexico), the international music festival during the last two weeks of November (concerts range from popular music to classical music, many are free to the public), plus annual jazz, organ, classical dance, and other annual festivals. There is no large body of water close to Morelia--Lake P谩tzcuaro is about an hour away. We have a small international airport 45 minutes to an hour northeast of the city. We have a long-distance bus terminal about 15 minutes from Morelia's Centro Hist贸rico. We have excellent taxi service and good Uber service. There is no organized community of English-speaking foreigners, no animal rescue group of foreigners (that I am aware of), no ladies' lunch groups, no little theatre (although we have two theatres that often have traveling companies of concerts, dance performances, and Spanish-language plays), no 'bar scene' for foreigners, no restaurants oriented to foreigners. Really, nothing in Morelia is directed to a foreign community. There is quite a bit of national tourism here, and some foreign tourism---but nothing like the level one sees at Lakeside. We treasure and preserve our history, including our culinary traditions. There is a large indigenous presence here, primarily the Pur'epecha community, whose presence is crucial to our ways of thinking and believing. Morelia's Centro Hist贸rico is considered to be the most beautiful in all of Mexico. Our buildings here are made predominately of cantera stone blocks and date to the mid-1500s. This is not the colorful tourist-oriented town that, for example, is Ajijic. We are typically Mexican: conservative and relatively formal in dress, building exteriors, etc. On the other hand, there are many historical families here, many intellectuals, and quite a bit of non-conservative thinking, music, and art. We have a number of fine museums and many, many historical buildings in the city. Unfortunately, the level of narcoviolencia in and around Morelia is substantially higher than that at Lakeside. Unlike the Lake Chapala area, we in Morelia are very little influenced by foreign ideas of what central Mexico is like. If you have more questions, please ask.
    1 point
  39. Google it. Also considering wearing surgical gloves. Think of all the surfaces you touch in a plane, with luggage, money, etc. Better safe than sorry. Just my opinion.
    0 points
  40. And welcome to paranoiai-ville. Of the billions of credit card uses every day, what is the percentage of compromise? Especially when the reader is in plain view. I'm sure you have never used a credit card to pay for anything, and that makes you perfectly safe. If a little short-sighted. I won't ask how you book an airline flight or a hotel destination. Wait... what was that I just heard someone say... ? About covert card readers on ATM machines... ? Hmmm...
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  41. The card reader is on the counter at the taxi stand. In other words, your card is never out of your sight (like some restaurants) and, if it's not out of your sight, it's damn near impossible to clone... especially when using a pin number. Just use the usual precautions of shading the pin entry with one hand as you enter it... same as you would do when using an ATM.
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  42. correct..why do people keep having apoplexy when talking about color copies, as if the world will come to an end..get over it..it is the intent that matters
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  43. Maybe it seemed ungrateful as only econ man came close to answering the OP's question
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  44. Thanks, econ man. Everyone else: =sigh=
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