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  1. Yes, I understand perfectly, you are right. It needs to be pointed out that things have gotten to this disastrous point in other countries even after taking precautions! This should sober up those who still think this whole thing is media hype or that it will just blow over soon. Hindsight is cheap. Foresight is golden.
  2. This just in from Dallas, TX. Yes I know, this website has a famous right wing bias, but they are correctly depicting what is happening as Dallas gets a Shelter In Place order from a judge. The charts and graphs should really sober you up. Without taking precautions, the death rate would soar. It already has soared in places that have taken the precautions! Which is worse? An economic depression or and economic depression with millions of people dying everywhere? About the Big Businesses, i.e., major corporations - they already got an immense government handout via Tax Cuts For The Rich which did not trickle down to the rest of the economy because they were busy playing casino games with their new riches via the stock market. They squandered their own riches! Now that game is up. They can get free loans. No more government handouts to already wealthy businesses/CEOs. Better that government funding gets funneled directly to the working people via generous unemployment and other benefits, plus help for small businesses. That is what will help people survive! https://www.breitbart.com/border/2020/03/22/dallas-county-judge-model-predicts-5000-texas-covid-19-deaths-with-shelter-in-place-model-nearly-600k-without/
  3. This just in. it's so bad in Italy that people over 60 in the hospitals with CV are being left to die while younger people get treatment. There is just not enough to go around. Is that what we want? https://www.jpost.com/International/Israeli-doctor-in-Italy-We-no-longer-help-those-over-60-621856
  4. Here are 2 great article to give you perspective on this issue. Living in Mexico, we have to realize that the people here do not have any sort of social "safety net" as is taken for granted up north. The people of the USA will get at least some token crumbs tossed to them for survival as a stimulus package favoring large corporations over the every day working people is in the works. What will the Mexicans do? For decades, their social safety net has been to migrate to the USA to work, not get on welfare. Most of them send money home to their families in MX. Well, that is shrinking too. For all the great wealth in the USA, the official policies have been too little and too late. State governors have had to take command over what should be a federal issue affecting the whole country, some places more. We are Sheltering in Place to stay ahead of the curve of infections and deaths, not behind it. If this all blows over and turns out to be "exaggerated" then we can all breath a huge collective sigh of relief. Better than dying or burying many, many dead. I feel that some people have such a hard time comprehending these harsh realities that they cling to lies, conspiracy theories, or false optimism instead of dealing the the problems head on. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3076420/coronavirus-why-are-so-many-more-people-dying-italy-germany https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/03/17/hello-italy-your-future-is-grimmer-than-you-think/
  5. Yep. It's worth noting that some of these malaria drugs can be so risky that they have only been given to people who are already dying, mostly in other very poor countries. The side effects can kill you.
  6. Wasn't the topic at hand about the Balneario at SJC? I was there a few days ago to use up the last day of my discount pass. It was open but hardly anyone there, slower than the slowest day I ever saw there, and I go out there a lot. Skeleton crew only. Lots of space, easy to socially distance yourself. I asked the manager if they were going to stay open and he said yes. The waters out there are disinfected already by piped in ozono and hand disinfectants are everywhere, although, if you are in and out of that water along with other intermediate showers, you don't have to worry.. The five day limit sounds very arbitrary but better to be safe than sorry. We are not on a total lockdown as in italy. People can go out to get food, we can't starve, and many restaurants are staying open but with take-out only. You can still go outside for walks if you just keep your distance from other people, not hard to do. When I see Mexican friends I put up my hands and say Besos De Lejos - kisses from afar! I didn't think the MX situation sounded too bad until we learned that around 400 people in GDL have been found through flight records to have been in Vail, CO for a major ski event recently - along with others from Italy. I suspect that is why Jalisco is getting into high gear with prevention at this time. Also, the man who sells coconut juice (agua coco) near the Ajijic plaza told me he has had customers from Spain and Italy. Just FYI. I've seen videos from Italy showing people singing from their windows and balconies. Also shots of super crowded hospitals, a church full of coffins, etc. Accounts from residents sound truly grim. It is imperative that everyone follow the precautions to avoid that. Italy's death count is still soaring every single day.
  7. About the Ajijic Tianguis... so, it is closed per the new regulations against large groups of people Fair enough... but... I always buy all my produce for the week plus other food items there. I had to go the the Major Gringo Grocery instead. It was more crowded than the tianguis plus it is indoors! That makes no sense to me. Couldn't they re-open the tianguis for food sellers only? There would be plenty enough space to keep people from getting crowded and those merchants could still make a living, and we could find the best produce all in one place. Outside in the fresh air.
  8. No need for panic. Follow common sense precautions and the CDC statements, and stay away from crowds. I cancelled my own trip to Italy, sad, but CV has spread exponentially there, and that is the scary part. It is reasonable to assume that smoking would predispose you to any kind of respiratory infection. In Spanish, I tell people "Besos de Lejos" - kisses from afar - with a nice wave and smile.
  9. The Chinese doctor who first recognized the CV died from it.
  10. Please note: 376 is the area code, 766 is the local prefix for most land phones in Ajijic, 765 for Chapala.
  11. I was just referred to him for a checkup. I have lots of confusing information, trying to clarify. The # I was given - land phone - did not answer. The clinics associated with him are Lakeside? quality care? Plaza Interlago? Integrity? Which is correct?? I understand he is up on the libramiento but I'm not familiar with that area because I only recently bought a car and never go up that way. Can somebody please clarify for me where he is and what the correct phone # is? Gracias!
  12. Here we go again. My Telmex internet was down for 2 days but just during the day. So, now I have internet - here I am... but I'm not able to post on FB or send emails although I can read them. WTF??? Could it be because of the previous problems?
  13. With several new websites regarding Ajijic and Lake Chapala, I did a google search for the Carnaval Info just for fun. Only one website, https://lakesideguide.mx/carnaval/ had the correct information. The others were sadly mistaken about almost everything including dates and routes. The Pre Carnaval parades have a different route than the actual Carnaval Day parade. Newbies beware! Bad info abounds in this area. I used to write about the fiestas years ago because I actually went to them and got my facts straight. It seems that some people just like to make up their own versions of things for some reason, like fake news. The one big change in recent years is that the post-parade party now happens at the malecon rather than the plaza. The Carnaval parade is great fun but not for the faint of heart. Large loads of flour are thrown at most spectators most of whom are young people. Do not bring dogs, even on a leash. The pandemonium will probably be too much for a newbie dog. The Carnaval tradition in Ajijic has very old roots. It is said the Zayac@s stemmed from the story of Xicanti, a woman who lived in this area around the time of the arrival of the Spaniards. She was a little "touched in the head" and it is said that she used to chase men around and if they rejected her she would throw some sort of powder at them. It is also said that Xicanti was sent out to greet the invading Spaniards when they first arrived here almost 500 years ago. The wacky Zayac@ tradition came about as a way to mock the pretentious dress styles of the Spaniards - which is the underlying dynamic of most Carnaval festivities in the Latin-American world. You might notice that many of the Zayaca masks depict light skin and red cheeks which were characteristic of the Spanish invaders. Men played both the male and female roles in this satirical depiction because the real women were always busy taking care of their babies. Here are a couple of my videos: Pre-Carnaval Parade and Pandemonium. I was here for 4 years before I even knew that the pre-carnaval parades ended up at the Lienzo Charro where the Zayac@s really mix it up with the Big Boys. Nary a gringo in sight. The first time I went to this event I was the only female inside the bull ring, very crowded, unable to move, not knowing what was to come. Now with smart phones everyone is a photographer so lots of people get in close now to get their own shots. Here is a Carnaval Parade. I have hundreds of videos on my channel on UTube but it seems they are no longer visible to the public except for the 10 most recent. Search if you like for more, including my travel videos all over Mexico.
  14. OMG, I walked past La Bodega the other night and I thought I heard him playing. What sad news. He will be sorely missed in the local music scene. RIP, Jimmy.
  15. Thanks to all of you for your thoughtful comments. I read all this with a heavy heart and memories of the great times I had in Guanajuato and Zacatecas. I could just stay home and relish the many fotos and videos I have. I had a friend in SMA for a while but she moved away mostly for personal reasons to be closer to her (Mexican) family in the US so she didn't comment on recent violence. Fearless as I usually am, this all requires a serious consideration of all possibilities and on all levels without sinking into paranoia. I've recently been traveling to Yucatan for pyramid tours, going on a 3rd one soon. But I have been yearning to get back to these closer mountain spots with so much to offer.
  16. I really love the beautifully decorated altars around the town as well.
  17. Hola Amig@s, Thanks for your comments. In my travels in MX I have never come across a single shady or scary character. I have encountered, as a rule, really friendly nice people, often out with their kids. I wouldn't be out late anyway. I'm more concerned with driving between here and there although the roads seem mostly like a very safe toll road. I have very good radar for people in my surroundings. But. I would have to get up to speed with the tunnels in GTO 😃
  18. I have been to each of these lovely small cities with tour groups and would like to return on my own. I have gone alone to San Cristobal and Oaxaca (by air) and had a great time. I speak Spanish and like to connect with the locals and do my own thing at my own pace. I now have a car and was thinking about driving to the 3 above locations - alone, for lack of an ideal travel partner. Question: How safe is it these days? I'm not a Fraidy Cat but I'm not stupid either. Have any of you actually seen or experienced negative situations in any of these places? Gracias!
  19. Hola Amig@s, I am reviving this thread because I still have some "issues" with my cel phone and plan to change next year although I don't know exactly what I want anymore or who I want to do business with. Some of you stated you were happy with certain persons that I have dealt with, but most gringos buy (or already have) the most expensive phones or packages deals. I am a budget shopper and so they give me a lot more sales pressure or lies, such as Telcel is no longer servicing Nokia. I used extremely little internet in the very short time I had a smart phone ( which was stolen) so that was never the issue. I would like to know if any of you have had these specific problems or alibis or lies as the case may be: * I have to check your "line" to see what the problem was. (What line?? We were talking cel phones, not telmex!) * Sometimes "the system" doesn't record your payment. * Your phone is not functioning because of the change over to the new rules that everyone has to use 10 digit numbers now. * The voice message you get is just trying to sell you packages. (I understand enough Spanish to know that a voice message regarding "saldo" is that yours is out.) * Your maid didn't understand the voice message. (My maid is Mexican, for chrissake!) Has anyone had a problem with putting simple calls through when you were paid up? If so, how did you resolve that? Gracias!
  20. Yes, I already know about the aguinaldo and plan to pay it. My question is - my maid works on Wednesdays which Xmas falls on this year. She has stated she would like that day off, but we agreed to have her reschedule to another day. Do I still have to pay for the day off? Gracias! Also, for those of you who are in the mood to donate to the poor, the best thing they could receive at this time of year would be warm clothes and blankets for all ages. There is no tradition here of Santa coming down the chimney with lots of gifts for kids, although you may see Santas and Xmas trees used purely as decoration. The kids here do not feel bad if they don't get presents on Christmas. Their big day is 3 Kings Day on January 6 where they get trinkets, candies, peanuts, etc.
  21. This morning I found a load of cat poop on my rear patio (walled in) and the apparent cat curled up and hiding under a table in the corner of the patio. She is not begging for food, she seems sick. I just called the Animal Shelter and they have no more room for cats. I cannot keep her but would be willing to pay for someone to take her and get her the proper vaccinations, etc. Can anyone help? Muchisimas gracias.
  22. The last night of the fiesta has always been supported by the Absent Sons, meaning Mexicans living mostly in the USA who send contributions to their families here for the fiesta and hopefully are able to visit for the occasion. I have never heard of foreigners here contributing to that night. The expat attendance and interest at the fiestas almost nil, and I say that as a fiesta-head from 12 years ago. I used to post fotos and videos to Webhsots.com which removed its public viewing around 7 years ago, so sorry I can't post links to how fun the fiestas used to be. Things have changed. The SemanarioLaguna reported that there has been diminishing contributions from all groups. But show up around 10PM, you are sure to find something fun to do.
  23. I was just in Mexico City and would like to share these videos. The Templo Mayor Museum is relatively new just in the last couple years. I dearly love the danzantes; they are my favorite part of Mexico. Enjoy!
  24. I had to get an emergency hip replacement in GDL 11 years ago and they accepted my debit card, no problem.
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