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  1. I assume your tongue is firmly planted in your cheek. But, just for the record: (1)Yes, they are tested; written, driving and eyes. (2)Yes, it's taken here. (3) Many golf cart owners have given up cars and don't need a car driving license. (4)Of course global warming is fake news.
  2. Need for insurance: It shouldn't require much imagination to picture yourself being backed over by a golf cart. You don't think you'd suffer injury? You bet you would. Who should pay for it? Insurance, normally. I haven't heard one good reason as yet why car owners should be required to carry insurance and golf cart owners should be exempt. Licenses: Car drivers are required to be tested, including eye tests, before they are licensed to drive. Should a person whose sight is seriously impaired be allowed on the road in ANY kind of vehicle? There are other matters, such as knowledge of the rules and capability to drive properly for which car owners are tested. Why should golf cart drivers be exempt? Arguments about golf carts saving air pollution and gas mileage are red herrings.
  3. Whether or not your argument is reasonable, it's the government you're addressing, and you must have heard what is said about "fighting city hall". Good luck on that.
  4. Are your golf carts not licensed and insured?
  5. That was a pretty good rant, SYSY, until you reached the last paragraph and assumed a lot about those who are not in favor of illegal golf carts and you spewed a chunk of nastiness: " Why should we serve as a target for the self-righteous, self-centered and self-serving car population? Seems like it should be the other way around… " Do you have a problem with golf cart owners being required to be licensed, insured, and not allowed on the main highways? That is what all this is about.
  6. I never heard of that. I thought they took everyone.
  7. Last time I looked, there were two of them at "Mr. Hammer's" Todo Bueno shop next to S& S auto.
  8. Joyfull gave you good advice. Most renters find something they are satisfied with if they take their time in the looking process. IMO, all the lakeside areas have something good going for them; depends on what appeals to you. Good luck and welcome.
  9. Slight correction: I picked up the flyer about Bobby's birthday. It says the party is on "Saturday, May 20th from 6-9 pm. All drinks 2 for 1 & birthday cake. DJ Howard will be spinning tunes ". The carrot fritters are delicious the first time, freshly made. Another story when re-fried from a previous batch. Glad you had a good experience. Next time, I'll try the fish.
  10. We went there for lunch and were hoping that the food had improved because the setting is so pleasant, especially in the warmer months. The new owner, Bob, is very welcoming. The service was attentive. The carrot fritters were served quickly, but sadly, were a "rerun" and greasy. One bite sufficed. One of us ordered Pad Thai and the other, Chicken Curry. The curry had a unfamiliar sauce, but was good. The other ordered Pad Thai. Not so good. The chicken had been over marinated, with the texture of moosh. The noodles were flavorful but there was an excess of red and green peppers. Very attractive presentation. I know that I might well have been happier with another dish since there were many attractive lunch offerings, and we will give it another chance....but I can't recommend the Pad Thai. I'm a fan of Bobby and hope his health issues have a good outcome.
  11. When I looked at the site with the inexpensive aids, I naturally asked WHY there was such a huge difference between the prices of these and other brands. I wish that a knowledgeable audiologist could explain this to us. I also am wondering how a hearing aid could work when the buyer would be ordering it without a hearing test?
  12. To the guy who can get the same hearing aid at Costco for half the price the LCS guy quoted: If it's exactly the same brand and model, you'd be a fool to buy them anywhere but Costco. But....I'll bet that isn't the case. To the guy who finds them aggravating and "unnatural": My hearing loss is hereditary. Once, I had perfect pitch and could hear the literal pin drop. My dad started losing his hearing in his fifties and was nearly stone deaf at 70. He wouldn't even consider getting hearing aids. They were "unnatural", so he naturally stopped communicating with his family and friends. The friends drifted away. The family felt loss. Yes, they are "unnatural" and aggravating, so it's about priorities, isn't it? Mine dictate that I put up with the dang things and stay connected to the world. To Jrm30655: Thanks for the chuckle. You're really not old enough to get away with all that yet!
  13. There is a product available which is just a amplifier. It is cheap, but is a different world from a true hearing aid. My experience: have had various hearing aids for over 15 years: my spouse for over 30. This is a true case of getting what you pay for.
  14. I believe that you need to go to Guadalajara for that. CT scans; MRI, etc. They do have a good Xray and Sonogram facility in Chapala. There is also the Xray facility available in Mascaras Clinic in the lakeside area.
  15. I'm chuckling here. Since when does a brain wear out from working? Seems like it's lack of activity that brings on cognitive decline. But seriously folks, one thing has been shown to be true: people going deaf tend to withdraw from social life if they don't get hearing aids.
  16. Good hearing aids are expensive, everywhere. I should know, since my spouse and I have worn them for years. A local audiologist is our choice: Polo Gonzalez, who works out of an office at the Lake Chapala Society. He can also do repairs and "tweaking" to get the fit and the sound right. Nice man; speaks excellent English. He's there on Mondays and some Saturdays. A sign up sheet is outside the office in the rear area of the grounds.
  17. We used to go there occasionally, optimistically hoping that it would have improved since our last visit. Alas. Then, one Thanksgiving when we and a friend went there on a last minute basis (due to a culinary disaster), they had an outstanding buffet with the best turkey you could ask for. Went there again, assuming there was new management or something.........with the usual letdown result. It's not BAD, just not what it could be. Love the garden setting, anyway.
  18. People do all the things you are referring to in your first sentences, but then they pray to an invisible being and believe that when they die, they will go to heaven. (or hell). We can't prove all the things we believe, or explain everything that we see. An open mind is a wonderful thing and a healthy curiousity should be nurtured, not condemned. I've never seen a UFO. That doesn't mean other people haven't.
  19. I read the translated article which said nothing about chemo treatment which is usually done following colon cancer surgery. Another unfortunate friend had recent surgery for colon cancer under private insurance, and the enormous cost of the chemo treatments following would have broken anyone's bank account.
  20. IMSS sends representatives on Monday and Tuesday a.m. to assist those applying. There are waiting periods for covering pre-existing conditions. It is NOT impossible to get, as one poster claims. Both my husband and I have carried it for over 8 years, although we have not used the services. It is not free: the cost varies, based on age. Seguro Popular costs less and depends on the individual financial circumstances. Anecdotal information: A friend's good friend has Seguro Popular coverage and has developed colon cancer. Seguro Popular does not cover the cost of chemo. treatment. Another Lakeside person who I used to know had all the costs of her breast cancer treatment, including hospice care, covered by IMSS. Good to know when making the decision between the two programs. Be sure to get all the details.
  21. Speaking of fraud: the following scam has been attempted several times during my dozen years here. A doctor or group of doctors who have connections with a U.S. medical practice will treat patients in Mexico and bill the treatment through their U.S.group to Medicare. Once this is exposed, it is stopped. This may have been what you heard of. Trust the posters who are telling you this fraud is not the way to go. If you keep your multi part U.S.Medicare coverage, you can sign up with one of the "medivac" Insurance companies and you will be flown back to the States for care. First, you must be "stabilized" here before you fly. They advertise in the weekly Guadalajara Reporter. If you are under 70, there is private insurance available in Mexico. Bellon Insurace, across the road from Superlake, can advise you regarding some of these plans as can any other agent. IMSS has a waiting period for coverage of pre-existing conditions and charges yearly fees, but is worth looking into. Representatives from IMSS come to the Lake Chapala Society every Monday morning and can advise you. Not necessary to be a member of LCS to use their services. Medical costs such as office visits are so much lower in Mexico than in the U.S that many people sign up with either IMSS or Seguro Popular as a backup plan, but simply pay out of pocket for most medical care.
  22. Hi Zed,

    Can you buy Keen sandals locally?  My foot has problems now and it's getting in the way of walking, so I'm looking for a solution.

    Marian

  23. I agree with RV Gringo about Electroventa for sales and installation. Bear in mind that you might need to do some cosmetic work on the walls after they leave, since they have to cut into them to install the pipes. Yes, I believe the mini split is the way to go. The window A/C's are noisy and less energy efficient. Ours is installed in the bedroom which has no no natural cross ventilation, with the compressor on the roof. The part in the bedroom delivering the coolth is very quiet. The compressor is noisy enough that you don't want it anywhere near the window, especially if that's a sleeping room. It's a matter of individual heat tolerance. I like a cool room for sleeping and soon found that a fan doesn't do the job. YMMV.
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