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second evening without electricity...
Tingting replied to feewee's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
And this is exactly why I love living in Mexico! Great story, thanks.1 -
That was a really fair and honest appraisal of the company. Tks for the link!
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I love a happy ending!
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Thanks for the link! It doesn't look like much from the road, but they have a surprisingly decent selection and the quality of the granite and work can't be beat.
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I'd like to give a really strong recommendation for Granite Fantasy in Riberas. We had to replace one of the countertops in our kitchen and the staff made everything so easy! We knew that we weren't going to be able to get the same as we already had, but wanted to get something in black that would complement the other colors. No problem! The staff are really helpful and friendly. The total price included the removal of the previous granite counter, making the new counter to measurements, installation, and would have included removal of the old stovetop (parilla) that was in the previous counter, but we'd promised that (and the old counter) to someone since they were still in good shape. Everything went like clockwork! They're on FB (I can't give any more info about that since I don't use FB). The address is #243A Hidalgo, Riberas. 331-068-6029 If you drive there, it's on the left of Lago Montana Real Estate (HUGE black sign/frontage with the letters in gold).
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Sorry to hear this happened to you, but I've had great results with TEMU and only one crap product which I immediately returned. On a shipment that disappeared into the void after receiving tracking updates stating that it was on the way to my house, they immediately refunded the order, after a quick set of questions (asking what happened, basically), I returned (at their expense) the crap product and will be receiving a refund on that, too. The good thing is that everything was done on a credit card. Obviously, if there was an issue with the refunds, I'd challenge it on the card. I have to say that I've bought quite a bit from them and despite the slightly long (about 3 weeks) wait time, I have received some amazing products at an unbelievably cheap price. I go to the site knowing that I'll rarely get "name" products. I don't care. I take generic medications, so who cares what the label is on my shirt as long as I like the shirt? I know I didn't buy a Canon camera, but a "Saneen," yet the quality and features on the cheapie are pretty impressive. The key is to really look at the description, the photos, the reviews, and then at the size (if applicable). One thing I can honestly say is that I've never received something that wasn't the same as in the pic and description, but those are my experiences. FWIW, no, I'm not trying to plug Temu or contradict Natasha's posting. I've no doubt that she didn't get a good product and is right to be unhappy, but my experiences have been the complete opposite for nearly everything. Still, proceed with caution as YMMV.
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Wow, just wow... In this day and age of cameras in nearly every possible location except bathrooms, you'd think they'd know better. Hope the folks involved are identified and shamed into paying for the repairs.
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When did they start to require appointments? I've always just walked in whenever I bought or sold a scooter. This is definitely good information to have, thanks!
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Things Better NOB--They can go fishing!
Tingting replied to Mainecoons's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
Geez, it's a JOKE about HARRY'S parentage. Nothing more, nothing less. And yes, I will continue to comment when I feel it's warranted. -
Misdirected mail- anyone know these guys?
Tingting replied to NEWMtnMama's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
Personally, I'd appreciate it if someone did this for me if they got my mail by mistake. If you don't get any bites, then you can always do a "Return to Sender" or something, but if you can get it to the person(s) directly, it'd be faster...and a lot more reliable! -
Things Better NOB--They can go fishing!
Tingting replied to Mainecoons's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
Sorry, Natasha, but I also think it's funny. Is it black humor or in poor taste? Yup. So are a lot of the jokes here. That doesn't make it any less funny, but JMHO. -
Bwahahahaha...oops, sorry. Obviously, this is an important and necessary thing, but I'm not holding my breath. It'll be enforced for a while and then it'll be back to business as usual. Heck, I'm waiting to see when they stop the scooters with the entire family on them. I don't know how many times I've seen some 3 or 4 year old in the front, helmetless, and "driving"while Dad sits behind him, another kid hanging on from the middle or side, and Mom precariously balanced on the tail section. Ah, life in Mexico!
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Youtube tv is good, also. You need a reliable VPN (we use Express), but it gives us all of the channels we want and then some. Every so often we have to change the location of the VPN, but...so far, so good. We used to use LiveNet tv and Mobtv (I think that's what it's called), but a lot of the channels are disappearing and they're both too unreliable. Although they're free, who knows how long they'll be around?
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We used to be regulars, but the waitstaff's attitude really changed from "May I help you?" to "Whaddya want" (implied, not said, lol). The food took a very noticeable nosedive, too. We haven't returned.
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Thanks for the recommendation. Our only gripe (?) is driving to Ajijic because of traffic, BUT it sounds like this would be a great place to check out, so we will.)
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We just stopped at Punto Verde today after weeks of promising to check it out. Now, I'm mad that it took us so long! This is a GREAT cafe/restaurant. The food is fresh and made to order. It's more of a breakfast/sandwich/pasta/salads type of place, but the quality is amazing. I had what should have been a boring cheese sandwich with tomato soup --it was anything but! The bread was thick and toasted with a HUGE slice of cheddar. Honestly, the tomato soup was almost too pretty to eat. It had that fresh tomato taste and was served piping hot. Hubs had the turkey baguette which came with hot, crispy veg and also a potato/leek soup. Again, everything was excellent. The only thing to watch is that some things can be heavily salted, so just be sure to tell them to go light if salt is an issue for you. I plan on going back again very, very soon.
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Both the father (above) and son are great docs. Dr. A. Rodriguez was the one to diagnose a life-threatening illness of hubs that had him hospitalized in Guad within hours. He had just left a local "name" hospital the previous day after being ignored while in the ER and then sent off with a casual, "you should have this checked." Both doctors are very thorough and you don't feel rushed. BTW, the address given, "www.hospitalsanantonio.com.mx" is NOT Hospital Ajijic.
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Websites - Annual Car and Casa taxes
Tingting replied to ibarra's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
Anyone else having problems with the predial site? The first time I typed in the info, up popped the 2024 predial. I hit the pay page and zippo (message that there was either a problem or they couldn't find our account). I saw the actual info pop up several times before it went into the great beyond. I guess it's another year of paying in person. ETA: I did get as far as hitting the payment button and then got the spin cycle before trying again and no longer existing. Sigh...gotta love the computer age. -
Can you give some info, pls? I've used them several times and have been pretty happy. I haven't had any issues w/cards, but it's always good to know what to look out for.
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FuMiGa for fumigation. They're not the cheapest, but they're the best, and they get the job done.
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There might be a lesson to be learned here.
Tingting replied to Eric Blair's topic in Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara
That's not exactly true. Any private hospital requires a deposit of the estimated 50% of whatever procedure they think you're about to have. You don't have to have that amount on hand as long as you have a credit card that does...or several to get the total (don't ask me how I know). Spouse has had two unexpected hospitalizations (and several expected) and this was standard for each hospital involved. I think another lesson to be learned here is to make sure you know what to do in the event of an unexpected hospitalization. In this case. lack of knowledge can kill you. It seems to me that the OP should have known what was required to be seen...especially at his age and with a Mexican wife. Medications aren't necessarily the same. The hospital does not have to take you, etc., etc. -
Lexy, I'm so sorry. I obviously didn't make myself clear (not the first time! lol). I've changed the original posting but what I meant was that Hubs is no longer a client (private patient) of Dr. Attitude. I should have said Hubs fired Dr. A as his "X" doctor. Still, I like the image that you mentioned!
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IKR? Dr. Attitude had incredibly high ratings and reviews on Doctoralia and is one of the highest rated X-type specialists in Guad and yet he's too cheap to pay for AA batteries? Wow, just wow. I forgot to mention, but just how short-sighted is this guy? The illness that he specializes in is not something that goes away. If you're a doc, you want patients. For the sake of a few batteries, he lost a long-term patient. Fortunately, there are many others to take up the slack.
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Since we have a running post for jokes and funny stories, I thought I'd start one for things you've experienced that you must share because...well, just because. For reasons that will quickly become apparent, I cannot give more specific information than what I'm writing here. Please don't PM me to ask. Anyhoo...Hubs has been receiving treatment from several specialists for various conditions. One of his specialists, Dr. Attitude, had a very brusque manner, but he was an excellent doctor, so we just chalked up his attitude to the subtleties of each language and "doctorhood" in general. On Friday, Hubs was scheduled to go to a local place and receive a particular monitoring machine to wear for 24 hours. The following day, he would see the specialist for the results, except... After two or so hours, the machine died. I called and was told that he needed to return. We did. The doctor handling this, Dr. Nice, checked and discovered that the batteries needed to be replaced, and then the machine recalibrated. Simple, right? Things happen, and maybe the official "battery checker" had been too busy to ...cough, cough... make sure a piece of medical equipment was ready for use. Dr. Nice left to search for fresh batteries and returned within 10 minutes with two large packs. Great, right? Nope. He had contacted Dr. Attitude to advise him of the problem (and maybe to see if Dr. A wanted to change the follow-up appointment due to the delay?). Dr. Attitude instructed Dr. Nice to have hubs go out and buy the double A batteries and then return to have them replaced and the machine recalibrated. Not only had Dr. Attitude failed to ensure his equipment was in working order, but he also expected my 77-year-old BTK amputee hubs to go out and buy batteries for his machine because he was too cheap to use his own! Hubs immediately canceled his appointment for the following day and told Dr. Nice that he was no longer a patient of Dr. Attitude.