Natasha

57 minutes ago, Floradude said:

Your map (picture) is on the wrong side of the carretera.   

Not from the way you described it in earlier post.  You said ".... Go east and make the first right turn down.  Go a short distance down and turn right.  You are now heading west.  Drive straight ahead up the hill and go straight and make a left turn into Walmart. "    That IS in fact a one-way heading EAST..... and those coming up that little hill are going against what is one way.  By entering Walmart at very first right, you re ALSO contravening one-way rule, becasue that is supposed to be an exit only..

Also Easter vacation time ergo more traffic as  visitors flock to the area.

IF you are interested in the process:    Samsung Smart TV purchased July 2021     Original remote ( this was important).  STEPS to reset: ( I found them VERY weird)

1. Unplug electric connection back of TV.    2.  Press down manual start button on TV and hold 30 seconds.       3. Plug TV in again.

4.  Remove batteries from remote.           5.  Press "on" button and hold 30 seconds.           6.  Put batteries back in remote.

7.  Turn on TV with either remote ( if it will) or manual "on" button.              DONE!!!!!          

UPDATE:  Figured out that none of the remotes I was looking at (Amaz or ML) matched the exact last 3 letters of TV model number ( made IN Mexico).  Phoned Samsung Mexico. LONG conversation ( Spanish)  with very patient young man. In the end he  talked me thru what I can only assume was a factory reset......... and then he remotely accessed the TV itself to confirm all was good. Even stayed on the line while I wrote down the steps to take for the next time......... YES!!!!!!!!!

21 minutes ago, Kalik said:

Repair guy in San Juan Cosala.  Carreterra, South side, under the cell tower.

Yes I know about him and we've used him  but if it's only the remote it'll be easier to just get it on Amazon.  But thank you

Having issues with remote ( not that old).  Lately, sometimes will turn TV on or off, but sometimes won't ( either way) plus only sometimes sound control won't work.  Have checked ALL elec connections. Yes, I CAN turn on with  button underneath TV and yes I've tried new batteries. Yes little red light flashes within remote itself.  

Found correct one on Amazon but before I buy, an other ideas?  Thanks in advance

5 hours ago, Mainecoons said:

My understanding is Mexicans don't normally tip cab drivers.  Has this changed?

What has that got to do with YOU, MC?  You're not a Mexican and you can well afford to give a hard-working guy a little appreciation for "safe home". 

Blanket, you are making the HUGE assumption that IMSS will even take you!!!!!     HIGHLY unlikely. Then you're assuming there won't be a MAJOR wait time for costlier things...... and any pre- existing conditions ( such as you've stated you have), would be excluded forever anyway.

Unless you're going to try and get an Uber at GDL airport, you have NO OPTION but to use their provided cabs   so using any other website is a waste of time

don't forget to tip the driver since he has to kick back a %age of each trip to them

About 50-60 pesos more to Ajijic as distance is further.  Also, it seems to matter  what TIME you need one.  Last year I paid more ( evening arrival) than this year when I arrived around 3 pm

2 hours ago, Oatsie said:

Rich has just contacted me with this message:.................Glad he's well and still around.....

Oatsie he was sick for a while ...... I had to wait for about 3 weeks for him to come to us for "maintenance" on our FS but that was all over by very early March.

Yes.... Shaw situation will have created a whole new can of worms, but he's definitely worth the wait.

Especially THIS Friday,  the Ides of March!!!

17 minutes ago, Mostlylost said:

You should read your suplimental police. It wil depend on your provider.  

Or even better...... GO DIRECTLY TO THEM and then you'll know what's right and what isn't.

Meanwhile, to we Canadians, the rates Americans are getting are only a distant dream.

March 7 for CAD: MXN     ( credit card or ATM rate)     :   12.0895    😭

(1)  Go out and look at your elec meter.  Any actiuon?  (2) IF you can, check those of a few adjacent neighbours.  You will be asked if this is only your house, or general area.

(2)  Get out your CFE bill.  Call 071. (Land line or cell phone)  Be prepared to give NUMERO DE SERVICIO  ( 12 numbers)  plus name of owner ( you or not) upper left. They MIGHT at this time be able to tell you they're working on it, and if so, will give you a   Report Number and when it was first reported.  If not, they may have to check further and will require house address   and names of streets to east and west of you even if you are on a corner lot.

This will, or course, be in Spanish. And yes... CFE are getting really good at this ( not like in the "OLD" days!)

Chopo by the original Pancho's in Riberas.  EXCELLENT equipment, and be sure to ask about "deals of the week" because they always have something.  Also VERY easy for you, Lexy, to navigate.

But there IS a happy ending!  On line site gave me permission to keep, toss, or donate the faulty item.  Marisela at iSHop took one look, clasped it to her chest, grinned  and said " for my mother with osteoporosis!!!!!"      YAY!

16 hours ago, Tingting said:

...... I've had great results with TEMU and only one crap product which I immediately returned..

Just to be clear. I had no idea one could order from TEMU directly. In my case, this is NOT what happened ( not where original was placed).  New item arrived yesterday (not via them) and was exactly as expected.  That said, I agree..... in many cases I don't care if something is a "generic"....... but THIS "generic" turned out to be apples vs turnips!!!

For clarification only....  two item in pix.  Upper is what I got.  Lower is (my original) what I ordered.  ALL online info order page conformed to lower item.