Fred Habacht Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 I have thought frequently thought about leaving Mexico. I am blessed with decent health and good finances....and then I factor in my experiences with the people and I know that this is where I will stay. Last night, we had a power outage, one of many recently....and my oxygen deprived wife needed help as her air supply was failing.....one neighbor went and rented us a 14 hour o2 tank.....not easy on a Saturday night. Another one helped me get my generator up and running to charge our battery operated portable and two local women came and comforted my frightened wife. Offers to shop for us, (not needed but appreciated)....going with us to help get her into the doctor's office.....and much, much more. The Presidente in my village, yes I can call him and he has always been willing to get info as to CFE's progress in restoring power and last night was no different...WOW! When I think of the negative comments about local government, transitos, roads, noisy restaurants, etc.......I see my personal scale always tilts towards more pleasant thoughts. Is it perfect here? Certainly not but, pretty good for me. 22 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Habacht Posted May 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 Answer to several e-mails: We live in Jocotepec. Our neighbors are ALL Mexicans. We chose to live in "Mexico" and not Gringolandia and we have never regretted that decision. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 Fred, the fact that you and your wife are good, caring people also helps. A bit of good karma never hurts. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Habacht Posted May 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 I certainly and delightfully accept your compliment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 While I totally agreee about the kindness and helpfulness of Mexicans ( I would add to that easy-going natures, sense of humor, and not taking themselves too seriously) as a Canadian, I don't find it unusual- people in Canada also are generally caring of and helpful to their neighbors. So that isn't a factor than would keep me in Mexico if I was considering moving back up north. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetteforron Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 On 5/15/2022 at 5:33 AM, Fred Habacht said: I have thought frequently thought about leaving Mexico. I am blessed with decent health and good finances....and then I factor in my experiences with the people and I know that this is where I will stay. Last night, we had a power outage, one of many recently....and my oxygen deprived wife needed help as her air supply was failing.....one neighbor went and rented us a 14 hour o2 tank.....not easy on a Saturday night. Another one helped me get my generator up and running to charge our battery operated portable and two local women came and comforted my frightened wife. Offers to shop for us, (not needed but appreciated)....going with us to help get her into the doctor's office.....and much, much more. The Presidente in my village, yes I can call him and he has always been willing to get info as to CFE's progress in restoring power and last night was no different...WOW! When I think of the negative comments about local government, transitos, roads, noisy restaurants, etc.......I see my personal scale always tilts towards more pleasant thoughts. Is it perfect here? Certainly not but, pretty good for me. Good story Fred and my best to Barbara. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolphsj Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 At Costco last week when I was holding too much at the back of the store, a young Mexican with wife and child ran to the front to get me a cart. Same week when car battery died in Ajijic, a young Mexican and his wife diagnosed the problem, started the car and followed me to Autozone for new battery. This kind of stuff happens often; wonderful people. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Cassidy Posted July 3, 2022 Report Share Posted July 3, 2022 Fred, what's new? Hook up on Facebook or to georgecassidy67@gmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Habacht Posted July 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2022 George: I am on facebook as Jason Habacht....there was glitch with the use of "Fred"...so Jason is the new "Fred." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Cassidy Posted July 6, 2022 Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 Sent Jason a friend request on Facebook 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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