If the transitos are starting to take plates, perhaps tamper proof screws would be a good investment.

Here are some from Amazon Canada, but probably available at Amazon Mexico or even AutoZone.....

Tamper proof number plate screws

44 minutes ago, Jreboll said:

Your OCD with Covid just doesn’t let up.

Gee...   I missed what ACD posted.  I chose to IGNORE Him - Her.

We're snow birds who are in Mexico for 5 winter months.

We have an Ontario plated car that we leave in MX, so need Temp. Redid visa to legalize the car.

I can tell you the routine when we (wife and I) flew from Guadalajara to Toronto with a 3 hr. stop in Dallas, on April 19th, 2023

I'm a "Tourist" and wife is a "Temporary Resident".

FIRST - arrival in Guadalajara - When we arrived at Guadalajara on Dec 29th 2022, we presented our passports at arrival Immigration.  I said I was a tourist and my wife presented her Temporary Resident Visa card.  Both passports were stamped, no paper issued. 

DEPARTING Guadalajara - As soon as we arrived at the airport at 3 AM, on April 19th., this year... 2023, she went to the INM window near the international arrival area.  The window WAS manned at that early time.  She showed her Temporary Resident visa and passport - NO boarding pass.  The attendant stamped her passport and sent her on her way.

We then went to the American Airlines booth to check in.  The AA person checked both her and my passport, plus our proof of Covid vaccinations since we were arriving in the USA, issued our boarding pass and sent us to the security check-in area.

That went without a hitch and we were on our way.

Hope this helps.....

This receiver can be used as a receiver for Shaw Direct.    https://www.amazon.ca/Shaw-Direct-Arris-DSR800-DSR/dp/B078GC3JMS

Here is their Facebook page:    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063700712798

5 hours ago, HarryB said:

I believe "Mama Cleo's Home for Boys" is the only place abandoned boys can go, currently 26. DIF brings them boys often, but, provides no support, I believe. Expats have helped them find a new home. BUT, there is only a small stove and no washing machine.

Can anyone envision washing for 26 boys without a machine?

 

Is there anyone out there who can help?

45 minutes ago, Mostlylost said:

tercera edad.

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....and a 40% discount at the hot springs in San Juan Cosala.....

For those searching for a reliable refrigerator repair person, I was more than pleased with the many recommendations of Real Refrigeration.  I WhatsApp'd them last night and Gualberto (the father - Spanish only) replied and sent his English speaking son over at 11.AM.

He was quick and very reasonable.  I wouldn't hesitate in using them again!  Sorry that the below card is so big......

Looking for a refrigerator repair person... English speaking.

Using the "search" option rings up hundreds of every type of repair person. 

2 minutes ago, Natasha said:

My sympathies to your and your spouse!   Is it even worth going to bed????     Safe travel and see you in the fall.

Nope... but guaranteed to sleep on the plane....

Were booked on American Airlines for a 5.15 AM departure from GDL.

I'm wondering if the INM booth is now open earlier than 4 AM to accommodate this early departure?

Anyone actually have experience getting their passport stamped for this flight's departure ?

7 hours ago, mexijims1 said:

Our favorite is Mediterraneo on the carretera, mountain side across from Pemex in Riberas.376-688-1181.  Closed Sundays and Mondays   Not sure if they deliver or not.

is from the Mediterreano's Facebook page today:

"We inform our clients, we will take a few days off from April 6, returning to our activities on Tuesday, April 18.
We appreciate your understanding."

Not sure of Cruz Roja but Tepehua certainly will.  You can drop it off at their thrift store - Tepehua Treasures on the lake side of the Carrettera in Riberas,,,just 4 -  5 stores west of Huerta Cafe or Kinda Bazar.

If you can't make it I could pick it up and deliver it.  I have some recent expired meds to drop of too....

PM - DM me......

Several years ago the police were parked outside a property in Lower Chula Vista.  It was the location of a drug lab and a homicide victim was found inside.

They were parked there for several months, but I never did find out why.  Perhaps guarding the scene, but why for so long?  Who knows.

We would drop cokes and bags of chips off to them regularly.

When we make the drive, we stay at the City Express - Monterrey North.  It is at the north end of Monterrey on the main highway to Nuevo Laredo - Columbia.

There is a Carl's Jr. and another restaurant in the same parking lot

There is a free American breakfast and it's nice to be past the Monterrey traffic for a fresh start of the day.  3 1/2 hours to Colombia crossing.

City Express Monterrey North

Here is a YouTube video explaining that Mama Cleo's Boy's home is:

Mama Cleo's

I can't recommend a brand, but get a large one with a square cooker pot.  It's difficult to fit 2 grilled cheese sandwiches in a round pot.

4 minutes ago, ibarra said:

We have scanned documents to FBU in Guadalajara.  You may want to try that.

Or, here is what you asked for:

https://www.cybo.com/MX-biz/correos-de-méxico-chapala-jal

What's "FBU" ????

The address is....   C. Degollado 323, Chapala Centro, 45901 Chapala, Jal.

Here is a link to Google maps with a visual location.

Chapala Post Office

8 minutes ago, Ferret said:

WOW! So many outlets in Monterrey and 4 in Queretaro. Be still my heart. 

Someone could make a lot of money by opening one here in Gringo - Canada !

9 hours ago, HoneyBee said:

Decided to move to Pakistan because last week I read in the news that Tim Hortons in opening an outlet there. (Guess Mexico was just to far for them 😊).

Tim Hortons Mexico......

2 hours ago, ibarra said:

There was a post last year about a clothing consignment shop somewhere in Ajijic Village.  I don't remember name or any other pertinent information. 

So Chic Boutique

5A Ramon Corona, Ajijic, Mexico

Women's New & Consignment Clothing Store

https://www.facebook.com/people/So-Chic-Boutique/100063856310206/