pappysmarket
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Retailers routinely do not give up the names of their suppliers. Frustrating but par for the course.
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I remember many years ago that Mexico was complaining to Canada about their signal bleeding over and stealing business from SKY. I assume Canada said sorry, we didn't mean to and we'll fix it next time. Perhaps next time is coming.
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Yes Pete and I have no dog in the fight. It seems to me that Shaw is telling people they will not notice any difference if they have upgraded. Implicit is the assumption that the hardware is in Canada not somewhere that it's not supposed to be.
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Questions for those who have solar power
pappysmarket replied to kimanjome's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
What am I missing? You have an $11/mo (US) electric bill and you want to spend money to reduce it further? Does that make economic sense? -
Work possibilities for an American
pappysmarket replied to Lisa S's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
There is plenty of volunteer charity work available. -
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I would think the doctor(s) who diagnosed you would be in a good position to advise you. Stay close and connected to friends and family.
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Hearing Aid Purchase USA vs Mexico
pappysmarket replied to folktraveler's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
I'm not recommending this but I have a friend who says the cheapest way is to buy one on eBay. Used. Then find an audiologist who will work with you and tune it for your particular hearing loss. Could be your recently deceased uncle and you inherited it. Wink wink. -
Hearing Aid Purchase USA vs Mexico
pappysmarket replied to folktraveler's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
I'm not an EE but I understand supply and demand. I would like to have both a hearing aid and a nice diamond for my wife. I am not willing to pay the going price for either but I am not in the least bit bothered by someone else setting the price. My choice, I don't like Big Brother sticking his nose in those things. Don't inject drugs if you don't want to get Hep C. -
Hearing Aid Purchase USA vs Mexico
pappysmarket replied to folktraveler's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
Yeah I agree. I bought the same item and then priced a diamond and they wanted 1000 times that. How can that be? -
Makes sense but a nice Mexican airline employee advised to get in the Mexican line and all was well that time. Next t we got the lecture but were passed through. Been here long enough to know "it depends ".
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And which line do you get in at Migracion? Mexicans or visitors? We were advised Mexican by one person, all went well, and the next time we got a lecture that we are not Mexicans.
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Time for a visit from John Taffer?
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Haha, yeah I should have complimented Ken on his unusually good directions. I thought I inferred it but obviously not. How many times have people told me "it's about 2 blocks from Oxxo" and here in PV there are usually 5 or 6 Oxxos in the same general area. Almost as bad with Pemex.
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Directions in Mexico usually include "It's close to..........". Usually Oxxo or Pemex is involved.
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DESPERATELY NEED TRUE JARDINERO
pappysmarket replied to Wait. What?'s topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
There are gardeners and there are waterers. The waterers outnumber the gardeners in Mexico by about 50-1. If you find a gardener keep him/her any way you can. -
How much do I pay my Cleaning Lady?
pappysmarket replied to kosika's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
Well stated. -
How much do I pay my Cleaning Lady?
pappysmarket replied to kosika's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
Remember the important word KISS. Keep it simple, stupid. Sit down with the nice maid and ask her what she thinks is a fair amount for the work you are asking her to do. Unless it's some crazy amount just agree to it. No more wondering or asking other opinions. You and she have a deal and she named the price. -
Wow, your experiences there are incredibly similar to ours, complete with giving them another try. It should be good but never is.
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Life for single people at Lakeside
pappysmarket replied to hopeful Mex's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
Gracias Joyful. -
Life for single people at Lakeside
pappysmarket replied to hopeful Mex's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
If you put the tilde over the n in the first Dona you then have (in English) donya. A very important word that signifies respect for an elderly female. Don is the equivalent for a male. Check the sign next time you are there. Sorry I don't have a Spanish keyboard on this device. As in Don Julio, has nothing to do with the name Donald. -
Life for single people at Lakeside
pappysmarket replied to hopeful Mex's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
You're getting closer but not quite there yet. -
Life for single people at Lakeside
pappysmarket replied to hopeful Mex's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
I've heard it called by many names but this is a first! -
Anyone who asks a serious question about a medical or legal issue on this or any web board is asking for trouble.
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Providers in Lake Chapala accepting Medicare?
pappysmarket replied to Elizabeth's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
Any provider who accepts Medicare outside the US is committing fraud. -
Flying out, leaving TIP car in Mexico
pappysmarket replied to RickS's topic in Customs and Immigration
Welcome to Mexico starting to use computers to track all kinds of things. Was hoping they never would but it looks like I was wrong.