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That is a scary thought, Sola.

That is what I call organic.

Ajijic tianguis acts as a social gardening place for gringos. Place to see others and to be seen. So maybe it has some "value". Good for people watching too . Bring your chair.

I am glad you mentioned art, rafter. That is actually the beginning of Ajijic's popularity but it is hardly the reason people move to Ajijic these days. Demographics are changing . But the area is lovely and the weather is still fabulous (in comparison with other places.) One thing one cannot ignore living in Ajijic (or Mexico in general) is the noise factor. Mexicans love to celebrate so get in the mood. Dogs can bark all night on the next property , parties can go all night . It could be annoying at the beginning before people get use to it (eventually).Before one moves permanently should check if there is not a machine shop next door or a restaurant as all is mostly behind the walls and not so obvious at first.

For sure.. Different name (again) but the same good old Pedro. Cannot hide

Although I cannot recommend where to get one , I can recommend the one in Ferret's post: https://www.movilidadsinlimites.com/salva_escaleras_elite_recto.php We have it (in Canada) for couple of years now and it works well. No service needed so far. It works even if electricity is out (battery is continuously charged when "parked"). I use it seldom for myself but it has a remote control so I can send my laundry or heavier items up or down. Very useful for elders or people with limited mobility. We have a straight stairwell so installation was done within an hour .

Is the pontoon boat a regular service? I have seen it on the lake but was not sure if it runs on regular bases. Tnks.

OP said that the dentista is highly recommended here quite often and there is only one female dentist who is highly recommended on this webbord.

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We all have a different views on high end furniture but would you like something like this? http://www.kreiss.com/ located on AV. Pablo Neruda 3024, Providencia 4a. Secc, 44630 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico or: http://amparotaylor.com/ Av. México 2795, Vallarta Nte., 44690 Guadalajara or this: https://www.boconcept.com/es-mx/ or: leather furniture: http://sulibazzi.com/emodern.n/ Calle Sierra Grande 2463, La Esperanza I think you should be able to find something you like in Guadalajara. Perhaps not all in the same store. Happy retirement.

Andi, We drive from Green Valley to Navojoa and the Best Western there is a good choice .As you enter the town it is on your right. There are many hotels along the main street but I do not know about pets. Just to let you know that there are no rest areas like in US so your best bet for bathroom break is either the gas station or the toll booths, most have some snacks. Also, you will have to have enough pesos to pay for tolls and gas, Mexico is still mainly cash society. The drive is pretty straight forward. Stay on the 15D and follow the signs to the next bigger town (Mazatlán, Tepic, Guadalajara) The roads are good. You might go through a military check stop so do not be alarmed. That highway seems to have a big military presence (Which is good). Smile a lot. Also, be mindful of your car's gas consumption because from Mazatlán south you will not see very many gas stations . La Nueva Posada is a wonderful place to stay in Ajijic. I did not know that they allow dogs in there.( I have never seen one.) Have a safe trip .

Thank you Shira and MtnMama. I am not member of either Facebook or InsideLakeside so that's why I did not know. Looks like she knows what she is doing to have such endorsement.

Excuse my part-timer ignorance but where does Julie Hensley advertises her sales? Seems like everybody knows. Except me. :-)

Do not forget that more than half of the GDP of the county is consumption and if one live abroad he/she is not participating in the economic growth of the country. There is a big tax on consumption in Canada which probably supplements for the OAS and GIS , medical and other benefits.

I was looking at a satellite tonight (flashing several colours) which could be the UFO talked about here.??