007tennis Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Hi Ladies/Gents, We are a 40 year old couple. I have lived in the 'hood' for the past 4 years((seis esquinas)) but am now very close to sealing the deal on a house in Lower La Floresta (block or 2 West of Walmart & block down from the Carretera). Security is paramount for my family, but we have just fallen in love with this house. It's on a prominent corner, not hidden away and is quite large, which hopefully helps and not too far from a school. I would be looking to install latest barbed wire/security cameras/alarms etc and do have a dog. Not sure again if it makes a big difference, but my wife has a very large Mexican family who would visit us on a regular basis, so there would be lots of activity and cars coming and going. Would hiring a security guard personally or if a few neighbours agreed be viable option? I believe there are 2 security cars that patroll the estate 24/7? Anyone confirm? Any input, experience or advice from past/current residents or those long standing residents would be appreciated. Safety safety, but can't live in fear Keep smiling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhite1948 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 You mentioned installing barbed wire. I'm not certain of the exact restrictions but I believe La Floresta has rules about walls and fencing; you need to talk to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Liana Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Do people really think that 'gangs' from Mexico City are traveling to Lakeside to burglarize houses? Seems highly unlikely. Can you cite me some cases--not with your assumptions, but with links to news reports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007tennis Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 @bwhite Ok will do, many thanks. Surrounding houses have similar roll barbed wire so hopefully will be Ok, as looking to have the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Other than the barbed or razor wire, do you plan to put up any other signals to indicate that you are rich and have a lot of valuables to protect? Think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007tennis Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 @RVGRINGO ^^ very good logic~certainly food for thought :~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinx Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Lived Seis Esquinas before moving to La Floresta. Feel much more secure here. Hard to imagine why the question would come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Lived Seis Esquinas before moving to La Floresta. Feel much more secure here. Hard to imagine why the question would come up. I agree. We also lived near Seiz Esquinas for several years before we moved to Chapala. Actually, we have not felt insecure in either place. But then, some folks just look like ...... well, you know; they just seem to send out vibes that say they are worth targeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007tennis Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 @Ajiji_Hiker For sure getting to know area. Actually Seis esquinas is one of safest places, contrary to belief, most house terraced style, look nothing from outside(tbf fair a lot aren't inside either), always a million families in the streets etc/neighbours close by, not solo_ virtually no unoccupied houses and if there are still any bad kind in the hood, don't [mod cut - language] on their own doorstep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadpole Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 All in all La Floresta is a safe place. Things do happen though. There are things you can do to keep from being a victim bit it can happen anywhere. Now, large family, lots of cars coming and going, much activity. Hope you don't plan to party all night and keep you new neighbors awake. Hope you will play nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyfull Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 @bwhite Ok will do, many thanks. Surrounding houses have similar roll barbed wire so hopefully will be Ok, as looking to have the same. please use a regular font. Your blue italic font is very difficult to read.Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007tennis Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 @Tadpole lol thanks for your message. Absolutely....... Usually in bed by 9pm haha~ activity>daytime Mexican family gatherings with many young children would be a more appropriate phrase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadpole Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 @Tadpole lol thanks for your message. Absolutely....... Usually in bed by 9pm haha~ activity>daytime Mexican family gatherings with many young children would be a more appropriate phrase. Children are wonderful assets. Let them play and enjoy themselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanneb2000 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Barbed wire, alarms, security cameras and a dog seems a bit of overkill to me. I have lived in lower La Floresta for four years, only with a dog who only barks when a stranger comes to my gate. If I had to live in fear and be afraid all the time, I would move. Life is too short to be insecure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 If it helps, I have a friend who lived in lower La Floresta for four years. Single woman, no dog, no alarms, no barbed wire, no cameras, no bars on the windows and no problems. She made friends with her neighbors and lived her life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I guess you could go to the office and inquire how many "incidents" have been reported!!!..lets us know what they say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 If I had to live in fear and be afraid all the time, I would move. Life is too short to be insecure. A security system and a dog enable some people to NOT live in fear. Let it be, to each their own. Whatever it takes to be comfortable is OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaChula Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 please use a regular font. Your blue italic font is very difficult to read. Thank you Yes, I have trouble with that font. Thank you for mentioning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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