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10 hours ago, Upfront said:

can you imagine the logistics. nah, wont happen

I was arguing that your excuse of lack of "logistics" was lame.

How difficult is it for U.S. citizens living in this area to copy and paste the e-mail I sent to the U.S. Consulate? For your convenience, here is their e-mail address: acsgdl @ state.gov 

If we are all proactive, we may get somewhere. Spread the word to your friends in this area. Ask your friends in other parts of Mexico to write to their appropriate consulate. If we do nothing, we will get nothing. 

3 hours ago, Jim Bowie said:

I would guess that decision is up to the new administration.

 

The new administration is going to be spending trillions of dollars on covid relief packages. If they can’t provide covid vaccines directly, they could send payments to U.S. citizens abroad in lieu of that.

3 hours ago, Upfront said:

can you imagine the logistics. nah, wont happen

A lame reason. Has logistics stopped them from collecting taxes from U.S. citizens living abroad, or subjecting them to the same financial laws as Americans living at home? Don’t U.S. taxpayers living abroad have any rights? If we don’t stand up for our rights, who will?

The following is the text of my e-mail to the U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara:

6 hours ago, lakeside7 said:

I guess we can always try the alternative magic talisman recommend by the President

Can you please tell me where and when this talisman that will keep me safe from Covid is available? Will it cause any allergic reaction? I need to be liberated from this social distancing.

15 hours ago, slainte39 said:

Stopped by the recaudadora in Chapala around 3PM today, they said they will nor be open again until 9AM Monday

Were they open today, Saturday? And what are their Saturday hours. Thanks.

I paid my property tax in Chapala, this morning. It went up by 10.4 %. They office opens at 9:00 a.m. I'm not sure what time they close. You're given a number as you go in through the front door, then wait until they call you up. The while process took twenty minutes.

Did you buy the duck fresh or frozen? And how did it turn out?

Try "Adrezo Mil Islas", Members Mark Brand at El Torito.

4 hours ago, liquipure said:

Anyone know where they are serving Tomahawk steaks? I think Bruno's?

Ajijic Tango. The portion is large enough for two big eaters or 3 smaller eaters to share. 

42 minutes ago, oregontochapala said:

Sounds like a question for señor Google.

You don't think that was the first thing I did? 

I am currently using Unblock-us (VPN)  which was installed on my Airport Extreme. Unblock-us is going out of business, and is in the process of moving all their accounts to StrongVPN. Unfortunately, StrongVPN does not support Airport Extreme. Does anyone know of another VPN that can be installed on my Airport Extreme? Thanks.

Owner found. 

My neighbors have a lost dog with the name "Boles" on it's tag. They've called the telephone number on that tag but there was no response. If anyone knows of the owner(s) of the dog, or if you are the owner, please post contact information. 

There is a store next to the Waffle House selling empanadas, pizzas, and salads. They have a huge selection of empanadas at 30 pesos each. I tried a couple, and liked both. They're open 7 days a week. Great for takeout as the empanadas hold up well.

I'm trying to arrange for Spencer's office  to take me in to Guadalajara to renew my DL. If anyone else needs this service, please call his office (765-7553) so they can take us in as a group.

Is the Driver's License facility in Chapala open? If not, what are my alternatives? My driver's license expires this month.

I ordered a gas water heater from the Home Depot site. It was delivered within a couple of days. Mind you, the young man who delivered was clueless about my location. However, we figured it out, finally.

Can the CFE bill be paid online using a US credit card?

3 minutes ago, crynoutloud said:

So, are the banks in trouble? Well, tomorrow when rents in the U S are due and are not being paid it is possible that the banks will find themselves holding the bag. Most of that stuff ends up in bonds, so if the income to the bonds stops........ its's not good. How much of the financial collapse can the U S Government prop up??? They are buying ETF bond funds now and talking about buying stocks. Can the Gov. print themselves out of this mess? 

How is this related to whether Banks and ATM's are open for business here is Ajijic? Stay on point, please.

I thought the self-quarantine period required by the Governor of Jalisco was for 5 days starting Friday, March 20, and ending today Tuesday, March 24: http://www.banderasnews.com/2003/jalisco-5-day-voluntary-quarantine.htm

I would have assumed that starting tomorrow, Wednesday March 25, the period of self-quarantine would be over, and maids, gardeners, etc. would re-start their normal schedule. Exercising an abundance of caution, I would maintain a distance of 6 feet (2 meters) between the employee and me. 

3 hours ago, Atticus2 said:

I went there today and renewed my license.  I first paid at the Recadora and then went to the new office.  It is a very nice facility and everyone there was friendly and professional.  The whole process took less than one hour.

Where is the Recadora?

Thank you everyone.

When will the U.S. Consul be next visiting LCS for passport renewals. Also, I need to find out how to arrange for payment, and the amount. Thanks.