Jim Bowie

1 hour ago, sm1mex said:

TOB suggested American legion. I don’t pass by there to often but hopefully I can drop it off if someone will take it and know what to do with it. All flags should be respected and disposed of with respect. Mexican flag is my flag that  I honor and respect but it has seen it’s day flying in the sun. Time to buy a new one and a good time with Independence Day and flags everywhere. 
Any other proper flag disposal protocol appreciated. 

According to the Mexican Emblem, Flag and Hymn law, burning the flag is the correct way to dispose of a damaged or old flag but it should be done with respect. If it is not done respectfully or it's not a damaged flag, burning it will get you fined with the equivalent of 250 days of minimum wage (around $1,000 USD)and can get you 35 days of jail time. Suggest you let someone show you how to use "google", it really is VERY simple. I just "googled" this "how to dispose of an old Mexican flag" and guess what I found?

37 minutes ago, dichosalocura said:

Interesting names need to be spelled correctly to avoid ridicule.  Your constant daily attention gathering schemes are turning a lot of people against this forum.

My guess is he can spell as well as many on this Forum, but he chose his own version just to rattle the chains of those hung up on spelling. Just another way to get some more Feed. YMMD

I think there is another type besides the "Trolls". There are certain people who get as much pleasure as the "Trolls" by continuing to "feed the Trolls". No matter what you tell them, they just keep on every time a "Troll" posts. You can see who they are here, just as you can see the "trolls". These "Feeders" get too much pleasure to stop, just like the "Trolls". Both groups live for their opportunities here.

3 hours ago, cedros said:

Many doctors now have an App on their computers so that when they write  prescriptions it will give the Doc  a warning if there is the  possibility of bad drug interaction.

Hopefully they will start asking what meds we are currently taking and enter that on their App to check for interactions.. So far, we have only been asked once at Lakeside. I have noticed that NOB by all doctors we see. YMMD

You may be looking for an Internist ? What ever you do, if given meds, be sure you check in the Internet to see if Europe, Canada and the US have banned those drugs because of high deaths before you take them. Also, if currently taking meds, often you may be given new meds that could put you at risk if taken with your current meds. Both situations have happened here to both me and my wife. Once from a dentist. Only once have we been asked what meds we currently take by a doctor here. That is why for anything serious, we travel NOB. YMMD

8 hours ago, dottiejane said:

because ididn't want to besmirch the names of the dentist i went to with my own misgivings,  , I will say I did go to Dr. B but  never got him - or met him = personallyl nor did I know I could have asked for him. I figured a patient was just sent to whomever in the office did the required work.    One of his dentists worked onthe crown and another on the deep cleaning.  As I said, after three visits, the crown is fine but did I really need three visits at the cost I quoted - 550 dollars.  I haven't had a crown in years so ha ve no idea howlong it takes or how much it should cost.  The fillings were also done well but took a lot of drilling and only one was done per day.  - again, I haven't had a cavity in years so same situation - I have had deep cleanings twice a year for years  since I do have a lot of bone loss followed by two regular cleanings but I have never been asked to come back for another one in two months. 

 

 I appreciate the responses =  the folks on this site  are a  patient and valuable resource for those of us who are new and trying to find our way around.  thanks- 

The only thing is that getting the main man sometimes takes a little longer, but I have always thought it was worth the short wait.

2 hours ago, Go Solar said:

Thanks MC!    STI Solar Technology has just been selected over all other firms to provide and install a 108 panel commercial system at lakeside, more details to follow; it is designed to cover 100% of the organization's consumption from CFE and continue their "green path" that they started quite a few years ago.      The board chose STI not only for an excellent design and highly competitive pricing; but even more so for the top quality service and support that STI has provided for 16+ years to the organization and many of its member's homes.      

So how accurate is what Mostlylost is describing?

26 minutes ago, dottiejane said:

okay rick since you are a coloradon and i am  a long time denver person - grandson just greaduated from csu - and kids are in denver - would you continue to go to one of them and pay the amount asked --just askin d

DJ, if you went to Haro himself, that is maybe the cost. I think with Barragan, maybe the cost would be a little less. I would only use the head dentist in those offices. I would never use another office, those are the only two "top dentists" Lakeside. BTW, Harro speaks excellent English, but don't use his assistant dentist. Have used Haro since 1997.

10 minutes ago, bmh said:

we say that because we are run by bureaucrats and the politicians change but the bureaucrats are the ones  that do not change..

Sounds exactly like Mexico.

2 hours ago, daisy2013 said:

Expect smaller portion of arrachera, it was one half the size it used to be, yes prices have gone up.  Baked potato was not that hot.  We were disappointed. It use to be so great.  We were there at lunchtime and only one couple there.

I bet if you spoke up they would have fixed that. But, why waste your time, right? Just don't go back if you are unhappy.

4-5 years ago went to Dolores Hidalgo. Got there late one Friday afternoon and about 9:30 p.m. went to the Centro for a snack. The alarm on the bank in the center of town was sounding, but no one paid any attention. Saturday, same thing. Went Sunday about 7:00 p.m., same thing. Alarms scare maybe amateurs, but no one else bothers with them.

1 hour ago, Jim Bowie said:

I bought a cheap ($39.95) at&t phone at Walmart, includes sim card with US number. Easy to unlock, if you need to for some reason. I use the $0.10 per minute/$ 0.20 per text plan and have $25 added automatically every 3 months ( do that on the Internet). It serves me extremely well. No problem with 800 numbers, just dial like you are in the US. I also use at&t 150p per 25 days plan on my Mexican phone and I can call the US as much as I want in those 25 days, including 800 numbers. Think about it. For us, easy way to go. Suerte, Dj !

This is a "Prepaid Plan" phone, not just a regular phone.

I bought a cheap ($39.95) at&t phone at Walmart, includes sim card with US number. Easy to unlock, if you need to for some reason. I use the $0.10 per minute/$ 0.20 per text plan and have $25 added automatically every 3 months ( do that on the Internet). It serves me extremely well. No problem with 800 numbers, just dial like you are in the US. I also use at&t 150p per 25 days plan on my Mexican phone and I can call the US as much as I want in those 25 days, including 800 numbers. Think about it. For us, easy way to go. Suerte, Dj !

22 hours ago, happyjillin said:

Hector V is a surgeon not a gastro..That would be Daniel Briseno at QC.  Hector V successfully did my 2 sports hernias and removed my gall bladder. He AND Daniel B  are polite and caring with their patients  I highly question your veracity.

I didn't know you were a Texas Longhorn fan ! Hook 'Em, Horns !!!

https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/tourism-in-mazatlan/?utm_source=TWE&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tpcc %3D dailynewsletter&pnespid=5qs4CSdbJLoe0eCRrCjkEYjUoR_zWspyLeLimLBi.0xmuEy5VsbO2LXkkNCvF6o5zV.pTwv7

16 hours ago, dichosalocura said:

Interesting:  First I check the forum and then I read the news.

https://us.yahoo.com/news/greenland-hit-unusually-extensive-melting-110053363.html

 

Interesting. Maybe Greenland will go back to being very green like it was millions of years ago. I'm sure there are those there hoping so.

18 hours ago, Lou Quillio said:

Sorry, that's a myth. The name "Greenland" was a sales pitch.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenland

LQ

 

It actually got its name from Erik The Red, an Icelandic murderer who was exiled to the island. He called it “Greenland” in hopes that the name would attract settlers. But according to scientists, Greenland was actually quite green more than 2.5 million years ago.  So there is that, LQ !

2 hours ago, artsnob said:

 I just watered my garden for the third time in a week, what happened to the rainy season it sure has not rained in central Ajijic, Is this climate change??

Yep, climate changes every year for either better or worse. This year we are getting the worse, but it will change and then we will get the better. Just may have to wait a while.

1 hour ago, ea93105 said:

I'm surprised someone hasn't put a fence up and "claimed it" , sounds like the owner is MIA

They probably think Fred is the owner.

1 hour ago, RickS said:

Nice pool MC.

In general, I'm curious about the 'rates' being considered.  100 to 200 pesos per visit, even when considering that the worker stays on average 30 minutes and the owner buys the chemicals, seems to be too low. Considering that the laborer has to get to the premisses, which also may take 10-15 minutes, that $5-$10 US seems to me to be slave wages for a 2022 worker.... 'even' considering that it IS Mexico.

I don't think the OP was asking opinions on what people thought of prices people were paying for the service. Only wanted to know what they were paying. If you feel so strongly about what they should get paid, I am sure MC would allow you to make up the difference in what he will pay and what you want him to pay. Otherwise, if that doesn't float your boat, just continue to piss into the wind.

Everyone I have known here on FMMs have used Lewis & Lewis. Their service is without a doubt currently the best available.  Prices are great. Compare rates and you will be pleasantly surprised. Great coverage.  https://www.mexicanautoinsurance.com/

2 hours ago, dottiejane said:

thanks for the excellent advise which i will take of course - the phone would also save me a ton of frustration but what i WMNOB - that i haven't heard before - d

WM- Walmart

NOB- north of the Border (the US)

3 hours ago, dottiejane said:

i am using my daughters address in denver - schwab does have an international division i believe whch i will have to check out - the money thing has been the most complicated =and the biggest mistake was not to keep my us number - i think there is way to get one but i haven't figure that out yet - because the security everywhere no needs to send you a code to your phone or test and i can't do either it becomes a question of calling the 800 number which presents another whole boatload of problems - should have moved to miami - but i will would have had to learn spanish!!!!!!! 

Just a FYI from my experiences here: (1) I have seen a Notary that was given POA  by a resident like you, clean out a nice house and take the 3 cars (2 antiques worth lots of money)(I'm sure clean out the bank accounts here BEFORE he notified the family NOB.  (2) I keep a prepaid, cheap, at&t telephone bought at WM NOB where I put $25 every 3 months on it to use for those bank security messages. Seems a cheap and convenient way to manage that problem. (3) Here, you know no one and please don't place your trust and your life in the hands of  someone so sweet and caring that you are not 100% sure about. Remember you are in Mexico, not Kansas. Don't get in such a hurry that you just accept anyone or anything. Unless you are on the verge of Hospice Care, you will have time to do it correctly. BELIEVE ! Best wishes.

Amazing how few people spend the 2 minutes it takes to go outside to read your meter at the beginning of the cycle and at the end of the cycle so you will know exactly if what was charges is correct. Such a simple process, basic add and subtract. 2nd grade level?

On 7/19/2022 at 10:02 AM, Natasha said:

Tried 2 x to edit spacing   sorry to all

Delete it and do it over. Simple.