rinel Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 No malice involved towards Mexicans here, I don’t think…. I can understand the heightened interest in a new unknown element in town and wanting to be proactive in light of recent violent home invasions. I was not aware of this part of Mexican culture but thanks to this post I‘ll keep it mind when I move there. It might be better not to harass them if they are within their rights but perhaps some charity could assist them in meeting their daily needs. Some needed assistance could keep hardship from turning criminal. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobyjug Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 If you look at the signs, posted by the city, not the Gringos, visitors to the area are expected to behave with respect to their neighbors..rember that many mexicans bring their famlies to the park area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Are the Mexican families complaining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natbug Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hey, get a case of cerveza and go down and make friends. Good chance to practice your Spanish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeckoGretchen Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks Guss..... this is the kind of positive comment I was happy to read. I have no intentions of harassing anyone. I think being proactive and not turning a blind eye was what I was intending to convey... everyone deserves their little place in the sun. Everyone. And we all deserve the right to be cautious of our own safety. I think for the most part I was initially misquoted, or misunderstood. I for one, am among those who appreciate every person I have met in all corners of our world, and I am very happy those who enjoy the waters of Lake Chapala and the rising of the sun on its waters are able to do so. Could there be anything more that fills the soul. I hope all the people who have joined these great friends will continue to be able to enjoy their place in the little village in the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobyjug Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Are the Mexican families complaining? Yes they are ...and they do not want the trash dumped in their streets when the crazy people leave..if you had children would you like this type person in the play area?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 A Mexican friend of mine has told me she forbade her son to go and play soccer at the 6th corner soccer field as they are too many bad people around. We walk the lake area a lot and they are scary looking characters around the soccer field and before you get to the malecon. Some are just harmless drunks some are more aggressive. I would not want any of my kids around these guys either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 the decent mexicans have higher standards than most of the americans here. gretchen does not have to apologize. it is a shame that she does not have much support on this forum. (but not surprising). it is not allowed in ajijic have drunken parties outside late @night. this is disturbing to most good mexican families. gretchen should have her mexican neighbors call the police. i have called police when workers were blaring music @ 7,8 9 pm @ night last summer. the radio was turned off immediately. it could be because i live in a frac. the owners of new posada had municipal & police intervention when it became unbearable on the lake. these boys are not american hippies. you don't even know how many residents lived on that street in the 1960s, especially middle class mexicans. its an ridiculous comparison. they are harassing people, & it could progress. quality of life is an issue, especially since many mexicans are moving here from guad. most people on these forums are in la la la land. thats why americans get in so much trouble, they have little judgement. they are quick to do charity work in foreign countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishlass Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 In Ajijic do they not have noise ordinance? All load music turned down by 11:00pm as a show of respect for your neighbors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Mexico has all sorts of laws and little enforcement. If you want enforcement, move to Florida, etc. If you want music, color, smiles, a lot of personal freedom, great weather, nice people, delicious affordable food, almost non-existent taxes, etc., move to Mexico. No place is perfect, but we like it better at Chapala. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinel Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Gretchen, I understood exactly what you meant in your first post. Whenever you have large groups of people, especially younger males, and alcohol there is the potential for trouble. I don’t think it is a crime to inquire about it. Another poster said: “these are not American hippies.” Ironically enough, with the current deterioration of American society them being American youths would have me more concerned not less. I want good weather and affordable food but not at the expense of personal safety. You can enjoy all that Mexico has to offer and be safety conscious. Enjoying life as an expat and being sensible are not mutually exclusive concepts. Stay safe everyone. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martygraw Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 the decent mexicans have higher standards than most of the americans here. gretchen does not have to apologize. it is a shame that she does not have much support on this forum. (but not surprising). it is not allowed in ajijic have drunken parties outside late @night. this is disturbing to most good mexican families. gretchen should have her mexican neighbors call the police. i have called police when workers were blaring music @ 7,8 9 pm @ night last summer. the radio was turned off immediately. it could be because i live in a frac. the owners of new posada had municipal & police intervention when it became unbearable on the lake. these boys are not american hippies. you don't even know how many residents lived on that street in the 1960s, especially middle class mexicans. its an ridiculous comparison. they are harassing people, & it could progress. quality of life is an issue, especially since many mexicans are moving here from guad. most people on these forums are in la la la land. thats why americans get in so much trouble, they have little judgement. they are quick to do charity work in foreign countries. I would like to know the difference between "decent Mexicans" and other Mexicans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Excellent question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 guss, that is exactly what i am saying. well written post. & maybe the newer american generation IS different from 60s hippies! times have changed. as for martygraw/rvgringo: it is a simple statement. figure it out: there are decent people there are not. too simple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrunner Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Hey! It's Pedro! He's back! Again. Same bad grammar, punctuation, attitude. Ah, the power of reincarnation. What a treat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 attn: moderator 2, this thread has gone off topic, has become hostile. insults are not necessary. maybe it should be locked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad_Max Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Hey! It's Pedro! He's back! Again. Same bad grammar, punctuation, attitude. Ah, the power of reincarnation. What a treat! Ya think, huh? Could be just a copy cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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