ericurmudgeon

Unless you can’t afford it, why would you even think of paying her less than the full amount for as long as it is necessary? Believe me, you will be “repaid” in multiples. Stay safe. 

Nice to know you are still moving Ken. Stay safe. 

Apparent rip off! So, the Scotia ATM has a new screen. After entering the desired withdrawal amount you are presented with a screen essentially showing how much the pesos will cost in your home currency and are given the choice of accepting the conversion rate or declining it. I had read about something like this in the past and seemed to remember that accepting the conversion rate was a very bad option. I tested it and guess what, exactly right! If I accepted the rate it would have cost me $110.75 for 1400 pesos! I declined, still got my 1400 pesos and when I checked my account on line the debit to my account was 100.65 an effective exchange rate of 13.93. 
So, be forewarned! Always decline the offered exchange rate! 

Thanks all! Good information. 🙂 

On 10/12/2019 at 12:51 PM, Susy Wilson said:

We are also looking to share a Shaw account and would greatly appreciate it if anyone has a leftover line we could pay for:-) 

Still looking? I have a slot available. 

Coming down soon and just wondering if Arborio rice and or duck fat are available locally. If so, where? Gracias. 🙂. 

10 hours ago, barcelonaman said:

I saw it on fb. Gringos and or everything lake chapala sites.

Got it, thanks. 

9 minutes ago, Go Solar said:

Here's a board general link on blood donations with good local info and contacts.    Best way to search this board is simply on Google, put in "Chapala.com" and the topic words of interest.     The search function here on the board is.....well.....iffy, to be kind.

 

Thanks but not quite what I was looking for. I am trying to find the original post and the replies to it. 

I saw a post recently from someone who was in medical difficulty and needed blood donations on his behalf. Not sure where I saw it but think it was on Chapala.com. If someone remembers the post and can direct me to it, I would be grateful. Gracias. 

BTW, I have tried a search but no luck. 

11 hours ago, happyjillin said:

I have mentioned the stores already in this thread.

Ooops, I missed the earlier post. Thanks

On 8/10/2019 at 10:06 AM, happyjillin said:

I've had duck confit at a restaurant here but I  can't remember which one. Besides that several stores sell whole frozen  ducks including the world famous Brome Lake,Quebec duck.

One of the pics is confit a la Brome Lake.

Care to mention specific stores by chance? I would be a happy buyer. 😊👍😊. 

Duck confit. Peaches n cream corn. Canadian salted butter. KFC 😂😂😂. 

Sorry to hear this Ken. Fingers crossed. Hope she turns up soon. 

19 hours ago, luvsdawgs said:

Actually, 50 is the going rate. There are those who pay more, but 50 is the norm.

We have been coming down for nine years and to the best of my recollection, 50 pesos per hour has been more or less the “norm” for the whole time. Might be time to arrive at a new norm eh? Just saying. 😊. Yes we do have a maid and yes we do pay her more than 50 pesos per hour and she is worth every peso.  

I may need to rent a car here for two to three weeks. Just looking for basic transportation at a reasonable price. Any and all suggestions/recommendations sincerely appreciated. Gracias.

How does one “ignore” a specific poster? Could not find the info on the site,

thanks. 

25 minutes start to finish at the BP station on the librmiento about an hour ago. Orderly lines.

good luck.

On 1/16/2019 at 6:17 PM, Ferret said:

Interesting concept but expensive... and must be replaced (the filter) every two years. Even the filters aren't cheap at $123 U.S.  a pop.  Thanks but I'll stick with what I've got.

But, no more wrestling with the jugs time after time. 😊. 

How do you do a speed test on an iPad? ? 

I wonder if the new owners are following this discussion? 

On 2017-12-20 at 10:11 PM, dennis clark said:

I stopped by today. A very comfortable, beautiful , place. A wonderful hostess, gave me a tour of the place. A very nice gallery off to the right, that will change featured artists often, as I was told.A covered wrap around open air, area with many ,very nice tables with nice chairs, with a grassy garden like setting in the back. a small ,separate, small building off that area is their kitchen. Didn't peek in it, but was told that they will have a breakfast and full lunch menu available at the end of the month. There hours will be from 7;30 until 5. they also have a small private meeting room, with a  table seating maybe 12, with large screen for maybe presentations. The pricing of their coffee was very good, and I did try their coffee and thought it was excellent 18P. Very much worth a stop by.plenty of parking. Three very nice ladies there today practicing their customer service. Great place for a cup of coffee and a book.Check it out.Pleasantly surprised .

Interesting. I have looked in here twice in the last three weeks. Very similar impression and experience including the fact that the young women were practicing their service. I hope, by the time they actually open, their service reflects all the practice ??. 

I am very much looking forward to the opening which I have heard will be sometime around the first week in the new year. Left my contact info with Scarlet, the manageress. She promised to let me know when the opening will take place. We shall see. ?. 

Thanks all. Interesting experience. The key does have a chip which I thought would be a problem. Not so apparently. Got the job done with a minimum of fuss. Not cheap but certainly good to know it can be done locally. Never like only having one key. ?. 

Hola, I need to get a spare ignition key cut. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I suspect I will need to go to the dealer in Guadalajara but would prefer not if possible. The car is a ten year old Chrysler product. Thanks. 

Hola, I need to get a spare ignition key cut. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I suspect I will need to go to the dealer in Guadalajara but would prefer not if possible. The car is a ten year old Chrysler product. Thanks. 

Hola, could someone tell me when it is please and thanks. :-).