Zeb

Just now, Zeb said:

I agree.  Why compare the cost to another country.  We don't live in the US, so we need to compare to the cost here.  Otherwise, for that matter, you could compare to prices in Nicaragua and other places, but irrelevant.......

Also, I want to add a comment.  People say that to me all the time about restaurants.  $180 for a meal they say is not expensive.  It is expensive for Mexico.  It is not much for the US, but we don't live there, so it is irrelevant.

1 hour ago, Bisbee Gal said:

Manzanas a naranjas.  

I agree.  Why compare the cost to another country.  We don't live in the US, so we need to compare to the cost here.  Otherwise, for that matter, you could compare to prices in Nicaragua and other places, but irrelevant.......

4 hours ago, TelsZ4 said:

Expensive is a relative term.. Usually when someone says “That’s expensive” It’s because they can’t afford it.  La Pubelita is catering to a wealthier clientele.  Check out facilities NOB.  I have acquaintances living in retirement/assisted living places paying $7000 US a month.. So when you compare La Pueblita with other places in North America it doesn’t seem that expensive.

 

 

 

 

 

To me, that is irrelevant.  Expensive can mean a person cannot afford it, but not necessarily.  I could afford it, yet I think it is too expensive for what you get.  Also, the rent is increased yearly by a percentage.  Yes. It is less than the US, but expensive for Mexico.  And....still a lot of money for a place you are only renting. 

1 hour ago, timjwilson said:

I'm curious if those envisioning such need in their future might consider throwing in together, form a nonprofit, buy a nice property and build-convert the perfect facility.

Conceptually, it is a good idea.  Problems I see are getting people to agree on location, conversion and all that is involved in such a project.  Certainly, it would be less expensive.

Thank you Chillin.  I did not know that.

I did drive to QC's office as it was the only way to get in touch.  They are aware of all the phone issues, even with the cell phones......

It is really expensive.

On 8/12/2021 at 4:00 PM, sm1mex said:

QC moved several months ago. They have been relentlessly contacting TelMex to hook up their land lines but TelMex has failed. Cell numbers used are 332 785 0259. Second choice 332 050 4009. These work. 

This is really a lot of trouble. I have called those numbers many times today and no answer.  It's good that they work for you, but obviously no consistency.

6 minutes ago, happyjillin said:

On GOOGLE: 332-785-0259. It has been established many times on here that the Quality Care landline is not functional. I have been a patient of his for several years and have his cell# in case of an emergency.

Thank you for your reply.  I finally was able to reach someone at one of the cell numbers.  The clerk did say the land lines don't work.  It seems to me they should be removed from their contact information on their site as I (and probably others) who don't know that keep calling and wasting our time. 

I have been caling 376.766.1870 for this doctor. No one answers the phone.  How to reach his office to make an appointment?

Just now, Zeb said:

I am not a lawyer, but did look into that and this is what I learned.  US has no jurisdiction in Mexico and vice versa, so US assets go into US Trust and Mexican assets handled with Mexican Will. I don't know anything about Mexican trusts, do not now if there is any benefit to creating this entity.

Suggest you get Notario advice for Mexican assets.

Typing error. Should have been "do not know".

I am not a lawyer, but did look into that and this is what I learned.  US has no jurisdiction in Mexico and vice versa, so US assets go into US Trust and Mexican assets handled with Mexican Will. I don't know anything about Mexican trusts, do not now if there is any benefit to creating this entity.

Suggest you get Notario advice for Mexican assets.

$30  X 12 = $360 USD.  I am thinking this is the cost of one flight. Great if you don't care.

Overpaying means creating inflation and higher prices for everyone.

What a great way to get interest free loans.  None of the airline policies are for the benefit of the consumer.  Imagine if we could just book a flight, fly, then pay afterwards.  How would that work for them?  They use our money.  We should use theirs.  What a concept.

2 hours ago, Mainecoons said:

You're not doing that on a government form.  You're doing that on the Volaris page to avoid being erroneously charged.  When you get the FMM all the information on that is correct.  Have done this a number of times.  If you try to get your money back by not doing this and being charged, good luck to you.

Yes. Thank you for fine tuning that.  That is exactly what I need to do and have done in the past.  This time, I totally forgot this residency issue when I completed the reservation form.  Since they are crooks, there is no other way to handle this.

1 hour ago, Jreboll said:

This thread has run its course.  Every conceivable answer has been given. 

Wheres the moderator when you need him?

I don't think anyone is moderating as the rules for personal attacks are never enforced.  This was a simple request I made and it turned into people criticizing and insulting each other.  Why????Why is this not stopped????

10 hours ago, bmh said:

Once Chillin reads what zeb wrote , he may realize that his answers on tree killing are totally off the subject but that is what he wants to talk about so it may take a while.. Good luck..

Correct. I said nothing about killing anything, only trimming.

It is called a "non-resident" fee not a "non-citizen" fee.

1 minute ago, RickS said:

Same thing with Denver Pete....

BTW.... I have probably flown them 15 times in the last 10 years with zero problems ever.

 

Rick,  Maybe that is true or not. 

Are you a Permanent Resident?  If so, and you are filling our their reservation form, it asks your citizenship.  What then happens, automatically, is that they are charging a Tourist Tax on each entry into Mexico.  This is illegal.  We are not tourists and are exempt from this tax.  Even their Call Center does not know this.  I made the mistake of completing the form and putting in my correct citizenship.  Years ago, my travel agent said the only way to fix this is to type is that you are Mexican.  Instead of creating a field on their form asking for the Residency Information, they just take the money.  It's about 30 USD on each trip.

5 minutes ago, Stream said:

How about training an army of leaf cutter ants

That's the most creative idea yet!!!

Anyone have the e-mail address for Volaris Customer Service?  It is almost impossible to find and I know why.  It is the worse airline ever.

On 6/21/2021 at 2:12 PM, bmh said:

What is very expensive?

Fr exemple my mother in France  rent a nice one bedroom apartment in a building with restaurant and elevator. There are nurses 24 /7 . Each person has to wear a necklace  to call for help if they need it. There is a library and games and events weekly.

Once a week a van take people wherever they need to go in town, barbers and hairdressers also come as well as many other suppliers.

There is a nice garden with benches  to relax on .

Electricity heat water are included, You have to contract for phone and internet. You can hire cleaners The laundry people also come once a week to pick up and deliver.

You can hire help to help you daily if you like.  The monthly price  for the apartment is 200 Euros  My mother spends about 500 euros a month at the restaurant.

If you become totally incapcitate with Alzeimer for exemple you canot stay there but you are signed in into another facility that has only private rooms and for that the price is 700 euros with nurses and doctors 24/7

That is in a country where the realestate is more expensive than here and the help is expensive as you have to pay all benefits. Minimum 35 euros an hour for a cleaner  and up from there for nurses and helpers.

How does it compare pricewise.?

 

You are comparing apples to potatoes.  Different country. Different cost.  That does not mean it is not expensive FOR MEXICO.  You cannot make this comparison.

Not trying to kill any tree, maybe some bushes.

Actually, there are several options: Boiling water, bleach, white vinegar.

5 minutes ago, bmh said:

I think that if you speak with her nicely face to face it maybe different.. As a last effort.. Do you live in a place where there are rules or in the village? Some communities have rules and the management maybe able to help. In the village it is forget it ..

The HOA manager has already spoken to her and supposedly she said she would do the best she could and so nothing is being done.