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Chatted with Bank of America (email) this morning (Monday) about the Payment Refused. They suggested we wait until tomorrow when the items are scheduled for delivery. To be continued...

I take back what I said above. On Thursday I purchased two items with my Bank of America credit card. Amazon.MX confirmed my purchase and said the delivery would be on Tuesday, and that a signature was required. I just went into my bank account and the purchase was listed and it was stated that PAYMENT WAS REFUSED. I will be curious if my delivery occurs on Tuesday.

I also used my US Credit Card last week to purchase a couple of items from Amazon.MX

The shelves are full with taco shells at El Torito. Not just one brand, but three brands of the same thing. There is only one box of the Taco Mix packages, and it is almost gone. I am happy. The crisis has been averted.

Ajijic Rainfall History 43 rain days in 2023 8 rain days in September 0 days since last rain See Detailed 2023 Rainfall Chart Inches 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 AVG1 Total 15.57 (as of 9/18/2023) 39.64 40.60 31.26 26.68 32.24 30.29 40.03 41.13 31.15 28.52 33.53 Jan 0.00 0.00 0.02 0.64 0.20 0.09 0.00 0.23 0.03 0.00 2.28 0.31 Feb 0.00 0.04 0.00 0.93 0.01 0.72 0.06 0.33 0.74 0.00 0.00 0.51 Mar 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08 0.16 3.73 0.01 0.00 0.33 Apr 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.14 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.02 May 0.52 0.92 0.70 2.06 0.01 3.90 0.13 1.90 3.48 1.73 0.79 1.33 Jun 1.03 7.82 4.24 4.12 3.52 6.45 4.72 6.03 9.48 5.69 5.68 6.16 Jul 6.10 11.79 12.29 7.27 6.84 5.05 8.69 8.06 9.36 7.12 4.53 8.21 Aug 5.10 11.07 9.83 6.60 4.71 3.74 9.36 8.53 3.08 4.00 4.30 6.44 Sep 2.82 5.80 6.87 9.19 4.47 6.50 5.37 8.05 5.96 7.64 6.66 5.96 Oct 1.80 6.52 0.38 5.46 3.81 1.51 5.16 4.78 3.37 0.51 3.16 Nov 0.27 0.02 0.00 1.34 1.97 0.37 1.25 0.02 1.43 1.68 0.78 Dec 0.12 0.11 0.07 0.12 0.01 0.00 0.19 0.44 0.16 2.09 0.32

1.6 inches now that it stopped (8:45 AM) in Upper Ajijic

I have trouble getting the signal in my bedroom.

Not to worry I live 3 blocks up the hill from Plaza Bugambilia

Well, you got my hopes up, but it was not to be. Torrito does not have Taco shells or Taco seasoning.

Thank you Whipstock. You have averted a crisis.

Earlier today (Friday) I was shopping in Superlake. On my list was taco shells. I have been buying them at Superlake for many, many years. I looked in all the usual places and could not find them. I asked a lady who was out working in the store where they were. She looked and could not find them. All together four different ladies looked and could not find the taco shells. Finally, the fifth person that was asked informed us that Superlake was no longer stocking them, or the small Taco Mix pkts. I think you know where I am going with this. Please, let me know if you are aware of any place at Lakeside that stocks the shells, and pkts that you mix with the ground beef.

I bank at Intercam but why look for parking and wait in line, when there is an Oxxo next door, which I walk by every morning. In and out in 5 minutes.

No, according to our old postman, now in Chapala, Telmex is not sending the bills. Because the amount never changes I just take in an old bill to Oxxo and pay with that.

Remember Chapala was going to pick up different things on different days. We were supposed to put the stuff in different colored bags, etc.

We have had several previous attempts at re-cycling, including the City of Chapala. Sadly, none on them made a go of it.

At 8:30 AM at my house in Upper Ajijic I had 2 inches on my gauge. This is in roughly 12 hours. Anything else arriving will be counted in tomorrow's tally. I think this is a record for my area.

Did they record your BP and other stats on the document ? If yes, did you sign something allowing them to do that as that is private information? Of course they did. That was the whole purpose of going there. This information is required for over 75 and is on the Certificado Medico now required to get your license.

I would say with basic (elementary) Spanish go. Actually, if that is your only option go and they will struggle with you. The other places mentioned would require excellent Spanish.

This morning I went to the Red Cross and got my Medical Certificate. It was not difficult and did not take long. It helps if you speak some Spanish. They open at 10 AM and I was there at five after. It was a good time as they were not busy. As you arrive there is an office on the left and one on the right. I first went to the office on the left, which was empty. I then went into the area on the right and just kept walking until I encountered several ladies. It turns out this is the medical wing. With everybody looking at me I just said, "necesito Certificado Médico. It turns out The CERTIFICADO MEDICO DE SALUD is a legal-size document in red ink. The asked what I wanted it for, and I told them car license. They wrote Licencia para conducir on the form. They ask you several questions about yourself, take your weight, height, and blood pressure. There are no tests. When finished the sign the bottom of the document and stamp it. You then go to the other office (on the left) and pay. $100

From what is printed in the Guad. Reporter and hospital does not meet the requirements.

I have an appointment on the 23rd. to renew my license. I have already pre-paid. So, what should I do? ..If they want to obtain or renew their driver's license, adults over 75 years of age will have to present a health certificate that demonstrates that they have the physical and mental aptitudes to drive a car on the streets of the Entity .

There is a man that comes around our neighborhood sharpening tools. He has been doing this for years. He plays a distinctive whistle, so you know he is coming. Upper Ajijic

I put them with my old batteries which I eventually take to a disposal location. Usually the police/city hall in Ajijic...across from the plaza.

AJIJIC RAINFALL HISTORY 20 rain days in 2023 2 rain days in August 0 days since last rain See Detailed 2023 Rainfall Chart Inches 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 AVG1 Total 8.04 (as of 8/3/2023) 39.64 40.60 31.26 26.68 32.24 30.29 40.03 41.13 31.15 28.52 33.53 Jan 0.00 0.00 0.02 0.64 0.20 0.09 0.00 0.23 0.03 0.00 2.28 0.31 Feb 0.00 0.04 0.00 0.93 0.01 0.72 0.06 0.33 0.74 0.00 0.00 0.51 Mar 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08 0.16 3.73 0.01 0.00 0.33 Apr 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.14 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.02 May 0.52 0.92 0.70 2.06 0.01 3.90 0.13 1.90 3.48 1.73 0.79 1.33 Jun 1.03 7.82 4.24 4.12 3.52 6.45 4.72 6.03 9.48 5.69 5.68 6.16 Jul 6.10 11.79 12.29 7.27 6.84 5.05 8.69 8.06 9.36 7.12 4.53 8.21 Aug 0.39 11.07 9.83 6.60 4.71 3.74 9.36 8.53 3.08 4.00 4.30 6.44 Sep 5.80 6.87 9.19 4.47 6.50 5.37 8.05 5.96 7.64 6.66 5.96 Oct 1.80 6.52 0.38 5.46 3.81 1.51 5.16 4.78 3.37 0.51 3.16 Nov 0.27 0.02 0.00 1.34 1.97 0.37 1.25 0.02 1.43 1.68 0.78 Dec 0.12 0.11 0.07 0.12 0.01 0.00 0.19 0.44 0.16 2.09 0.32 1 The average rainfall in Ajijic since 2011. (in Inches)

I use SHAW, but I was not aware of this. I guess I just tune them out.