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18 hours ago, daisy2013 said:

If you do not like it just do not go.  Can you imagine if everyone did this between restaurants that they do not like, banks, people who sell cars locally and the list can go on and on.

just do not go where you do not want to for whatever reason.    Stay calm

Or, if you don't like the posting, take a pass?

5 hours ago, Mainecoons said:

Walmart threads are great for building traffic on this site.  🤣

Too true. I only wrote this because I had had it with waiting in the one line that had a cashier. It was all done a bit tongue-in-cheek, obviously. Also, I'm doing it so that maybe, just maybe Wally will look up from his tequila and open --dare I say it? -- another line.

I shamefully admit I still shop at the Big Blue Box store because there are products there that I can't get elsewhere. Yes, it's a painful shadow of those up north, but...

How many times have you gone to the cashier line, only to find five, six or more folks ahead of you and it's moving as fast as drying mud? OK, I don't normally have anywhere that I absolutely have to be in five minutes or less, but when you have frozen goods that are slowly defrosting while you wait for the hordes ahead of you to finish their own transactions, well, it's frustrating. So, I have started ignoring the 20 or less sign for the self-checkouts. I'm perfectly capable of using the machines and I always pay by card for many reasons. Yes, I've gone wild and had as many as (take a deep breath) 30 items! Guess what happens...nothing. I get in, get out, and the person standing where I would have been in the cashier lane is still there and will be for a bit longer. 

Join my mini-revolution and use the self-checkouts with a semi-full cart! Maybe then Wally will realize that one cashier, especially on the weekends, is not going to cut it.

On 2/26/2023 at 8:21 PM, RickS said:

Well THAT'S a great bargain to get 'everyday' COSTCO product for just 10% above what one would pay if they drove all the way to Guadalajara.  IMO of course. 

You're right if you're talking just one or two items, but I think the best bargain for more would be the Lakeside guys. All of the Costco products and just the delivery charge. It's worth it to me not to have to drive into the madness that's Guad (although I still do).

http://www.lakeside-ss.com

We just give ours the day off with pay. She's happy; we're happy. Win-win.

21 hours ago, chapalence said:

Not so much anymore and if the current trend based on this administration continues, the lack of infrastructure....thinking water in particular,  is going to create megaproblems.

Oh, if only there were such a product!

(Sorry, Chapalence, couldn't resist! 😉)

Glad to see the cash infusion for the locals, but we'll be tucked up in our cubbyhole until it's over!

For every one that replied, both here and in PMs, thank you! Dra. Claudia is giving me an emergency appointment on Monday. It's too long (and boring) to explain here, but going into Guad is extremely difficult right now, but if it had been the only option, well, Alpha1, you're right--they may be crappy, but they're the only eyes I have.

Again, BIG thanks to every one.😍

I know that this topic came up before, but no one directly responded to the posting, just did PMs (which may answer my question).

I usually use Dra Claudia or Dra Paulina, but they're not available and I may have an urgent situation. Can anyone tell or PM me about AR? I'm trying hard to avoid going into Guad.

TIA

Mine is square, too, with 3 trays. Most times, I don't bother adding anything other than the food. Once in a blue moon, I'll spray a light touch of coconut oil to keep things as close as possible to the original taste (fried sweet potato...heaven!). Food gets nice and crispy and you really don't miss the oil.

I was in WM yesterday. Aisles were blocked with crap to be stocked and no stocker in sight. There were two full-service check-outs and one was stuck with folks waiting (I couldn't tell the problem) while the one I was in had folks with baskets loaded. Meanwhile, the fancy self-checkouts, which I normally prefer to use, had zero use because...most folks are honest enough to admit they have more than 20 items. Good idea, incredibly stupid execution.

Everything the OP said, and more is true.

ETA:  I don't hate WM, but the one down here is a disgrace. When we have to go north for "X" reason, we will hit WM for the cheap supplies that you can't find here. If you ask a question, you're given a cheerful answer. No, it's not perfect, but it's no better or worse than any other place. Here, I have had the employees darn near run me over and not even look in my direction. When I politely say "con permiso" to get through their little gabfest because they're blocking something, I'm given filthy looks or a loud sigh that...shock! a customer actually wants to shop! Why do I go back when it's so bad? They have a few products that we just can't get elsewhere. I try to hit Soriana's as much as possible, or the local shops, but often WM is the only one to carry "X." 

Maybe mark your name on the outside in HUGE black letters? It's pretty sad that a 20 peso (or so) bag is suddenly a "hot" commodity.

John, you're exactly right. This is how it SHOULD happen and how it USED to happen but doesn't seem to anymore. We keep a small local account for CFE and TELMEX, but don't use it for anything else--well, maybe we would if the dog hadn't eaten our card, but that's another story. In the span of a week, the ATM at HSBC didn't give me my requested amount two times (yes, we have more than enough funds) . I called our bank, ETrade, and the fun began. It took over 4 days and 5 agents just to get them to submit the dispute properly. In the past, it was a case of filling out a form and faxing it. Then, as technology progressed, you just hit a right click on the amount and the process of disputing it could all be done online. Now, you have to call in and pray that they submit the right form. Yes, that's an ETrade issue, but it could happen with anyone's bank.

It took me a week to get a provisional credit on the first amount--with proof!--and then today it was finally cleared as valid. Now, I'm waiting for the second one to be provisionally approved to get the credit back. It's not instantaneous as it was in the past. 

I realize that the majority of my issue is with my bank, but it still started with HSBC. This last run of bad dispensing is not the first time it's ever happened, far from it, but it's getting a bit too regular. What's frightening is that it's really easy to forget to grab your receipt or sometimes the machine doesn't dispense one. Then, what proof do you have?

BMH just reminded me of the main reason why I ranted here instead of just "sucking it up." It used to be really simple to dispute the charge but now it seems like you have to go through hoops or sell a pint of blood. Up until the last week, if the machine kept the money, I could go back to the house, check the account, and see that it had already self-corrected. Now, there are a lot more steps. Eventually, the money is credited back to the account, but it's unbelievable how difficult it now is...and that's WITH a receipt that clearly states the date, time, machine, and "No Completada." What more is needed? Well, besides that pint of blood...

FWIW, we do have a local account to pay the electric and phone, but we keep that at minimal amounts and the rest in the US.

It happened again in the span of a week...the ATM didn't spit out the money, but our account was charged. Of course, I kept the receipts and will get the money back, but it's just the irritation factor. It used to be that the system would self-correct nearly instantly, but now it doesn't. I always check online when I get home for this very reason. The last time it happened, it took a battle for me to get the money credited and that's never happened before. Since we're in the process of having work done at our house, we hit the ATMs up pretty regularly. Lesson learned...I will not use HSBC (across from Wal-Mart) again. 

3 hours ago, Shoshanah said:

One more comment. 
Dr Hector Briseno (cardiologist) at Quality Care is excellent. As a retired cardiac nurse, I think I am a pretty good judge as I understand the physiology and disease processes. 
However, even with the best in Mexico, they lack technology, and in some cases, knowledge that a first world country has. I am so fortunate to live in Manhattan now, which is known for its top doctors and hospitals in the US. All I can say is, get a second opinion (I did that even here for my upcoming lumbar surgery.) Better yet, come to the US for the serous stuff. 

Shoshanah,

I'm sorry to read of all the problems you've had. Unfortunately, there are several doctors here who shouldn't be operating and yet they are. Worse, because they speak English, some folks will swear up and down that that particular doc is one step away from JC. I won't comment on any in particular, but we've learned to be very, very careful. When care is good, it is unbelievably good and puts the US and others to shame. 

As most of us have learned a long, long time ago, any time you post something even slightly controversial on this board, get ready to meet the trolls. It doesn't make the board a bad place, but you just learn to pick and choose your battles.

I hope you're doing better with your medical issues.

So, just another day lakeside...

"Max prefers the ladies"

I know it's a bit inappropriate considering the topic and some of the comments, but that line still gave me a much-needed chuckle (it's been a rough day). So, thanks!

Have you tried the programs such as TurboTax? I know this isn't what you asked, but just a note...when we had our business, the first time we needed taxes done, we went to a local tax provider and ended up paying nearly $1k. I knew this wasn't right, but there wasn't much we could do. The next year, I got the program and it was user-friendly and walked me through every stage. I learned a lot, very quickly. What a difference! Even stocks were much easier to claim (buying/selling). It's not for everyone, but it sure was for us. 

Yeah, I'm not placing any bets on this one...

Love, love, LOVE lakeside services. The time and aggro that we save by using them is well worth the cost (low and very fair) of their services. Honest and pleasant folks who are filling an important niche. 

I have to add...the Google Earth is a very real possibility for outrageous increases. I've mentioned this before, but a couple of years ago it happened to us. I went in with a very recent survey and the guy who did the calculations couldn't have been more pleasant and cooperative. We were actually about to hire someone to help us report all of the changes with our property when this happened. I actually thanked him because he saved us money by the update coming directly from his office instead of having to use an attorney's services. 

FWIW, I do realize this isn't the US and comparing the tax systems is unfair, BUT it is a reality that it's less here. Yes, inflation is here and yes, it hurts, but the pain is a lot less here than there. JMHO.

On 1/6/2023 at 5:01 PM, ibarra said:

Translated by Google:

What to do if my employer or employers do not want to pay for my social security?
During the phase II pilot test, incorporation is voluntary.

It kind of makes you wonder if it's another "feel good" law that gets passed and then slowly forgotten like so many others.

Ok, please, please, please don't shoot me, but (there's always a but, isn't there?) aren't the taxes low enough for you? We've been here nearly 18 years and we STILL pay less for the year than we did for 1 month in Texas. I'm for taking all of the discounts you can, but I'm not going to get too worked up over the predial. This is apples to oranges, but many times when I purchase meds, I automatically get a discount even though I don't have a DIF card. They used to ask but now it's automatic.  I'd be insulted, but they're right

ETA:  I realize that not everyone is in the best of situations, so please go for it if you meet the requirements.