3 hours ago, Mainecoons said:

I found this to be pretty shocking.  U.S. and Canada aren't that much better off than Mexico.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_countries_by_hospital_beds&fbclid=IwAR0uaunF21mGcUtBg8mk9gt4lTkDun_w-9FQO8GLPj5wQIWT5Q6DMog3Jfo

Actually, if I read this correctly, I am impressed that the US leads all reported in ICU beds, which is what seems to be of significance here. 29.3 per 100, 000 is a Lot of beds.

3 hours ago, Mostlylost said:

Board rules say no personal attacks. Slainte39 seems to get off on me for some reason.  Gets annoying.

He get off by seeing that it bothers you. He's not worth your time, so don't waste it on him.

Coronavirus 'emergency'? Oregon police ask people to stop calling 911 because they ran out of toilet paper

16 minutes ago, johanson said:

I don't know what I should do, but I somehow feel safer here lakeside than I felt one month ago when I was in Seattle, just a few miles from Kirkland where so many old folks have died from the corona virus. I was lucky that I returned when I did (more than 14 days ago)

Every 6 months or so, I go to a Costco to buy this and that to include 30 rolls of toilet paper and several 12 packs of paper towels. I just did an inventory and I only have ten rolls of toilet paper and 6 rolls of paper towels  at the house here in Ajijic. (all from Costco, of course).

I had been planning to drive to Costco in a week or three and buy another 6 months supply of this and that to include TP and paper towels. But it sounds like it might not be such a good idea.  I hope everything calms down including my fear of catching the Corona Virus

I wish all of you the best of luck during this scary time for us "Old Farts" (that's what some of my much younger relatives call us old folks).

It's always your choice, but I believe that your area NOB was ill prepared(both local and state) and in initial denial at the beginning is why so many cases and deaths. I believe now they have caught up and things have quieted down considerably there. All areas and States NOB are not equally prepared to care for their citizens. With today's stats release, the US death rate is now under 2%, so that should show everyone that the US, because of fast actions, is getting a handle quickly on things. Still, those fewer deaths are older with underlying illness. Just older is not the main concern.

48 minutes ago, bmh said:

The fact is that AMLO is obviously putting money before the health of his country..Does not want to screw up the Easter business . Pretty sad really.

Wonder how they think the CV gets into Mexico? Gto is having its 'rally" soon and there are basically entries from  all over Europe, including Italy. 

The Coronavirus is just the flu, not the plague.
Don't let your FEAR destroy the economy.
Wash your hands and LIVE YOUR LIFE.

1 hour ago, Eric Blair said:

Any information you want can be found online. Why waste time asking people on a board when you can research it yourself?

I found this online.  

56 minutes ago, Eric Blair said:

Any information you want can be found online. Why waste time asking people on a board when you can research it yourself?

Would you be kind enough to tell the source online for the Chapala Governments and state of Jalisco Plans for what those who suspect they may have contacted the virus should do and how to seek help. Thank you.

11 minutes ago, mudgirl said:

That's an entirely false and ignorant statement. Mexicans also get parasites and get treated for them. You think all those parasite medications in the pharmacies are there purely for the use of gringoes? And no, all Mexican restaurants don't recycle everything, including what's on the floor. Your statements are racist.

Got that derangement syndrome still I see !!! Only real racists use that word any more. That dog don't hunt here any more. You know so little about life in Mexico.Live with and among real working Mexicans before you run off at the mouth. Kiss my grits !

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1 hour ago, MER said:

I have learned that the papaya seeds are one of the best remedies.
You eat 20 seeds am and again pm for 5 days, take two days off. 
Then you take oil of oregano for a week every three months.
It knocks out the biofilm.  This is good for the good and bad junk in the gut.
Then wash your produce in vinegar water.
I think it is a cup per gallon of water.
Those three will keep you parasite free.
Papaya seeds daily, oregano oil quarterly; 
wash produce in vinegar water.  
Never touch your face or put fingers in your mouth;
Wash your hand after everything and before everything;

On the negative side, I saw a restaurant recycling the butter.
They put out a small container of herb butter, 
afterward, they scrap the leftovers into a large bowl,
then they refill small containers and put them out.
that is a parasite passage;  

I eat salad and use the vinegar dressing
that disinfects everything.
I am never touching the butter again.

 

Evidently you haven't lived in Mexico very long. All restaurants recycle Everything you leave on the table, whether you have touched it, smelled it, sampled it, sneezed on it, dropped it on the floor, etc. Just don't think about it and enjoy yourself. After a few years, your system will get used to it and build up a "mexican type" resistance. Welcome to Mexico !  

I think it is the fault of the US President and his administration. They probably are selling lots of surplus high powered arms to these cartels. If not, must be the previous administration, where everyone's son is protected from everything.

120 Years…. an interesting and funny read.

https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2014/08/120_years_of_climate_scares.html?fbclid=IwAR1mwNooEkYBn7osgB6Y2E58xJtQhzbAQZlvPPjdnXOljgMEgAIrCW8k9d0#.XZSdZ6u6Ots.facebook

1 hour ago, Francisco1302 said:

First of all, sorry for my english

 

 I have lived in the USA for a few years, and I have property in Monterrey that I go to literally every weekend, would there be any problem with having a Mexican car with my Texas driver's license?

Only if you plan to continue to live in the USA..

1 minute ago, RickS said:

There you go again.... calling folks you disagree with ignorant.  Is that valuable?  To you?

I don't know, ask mudgirl, as you "conveniently" overlooked that. You people need professional help, just sayin.

10 minutes ago, mudgirl said:

Oh, I forgot, Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara aren't actually a part of this planet. They exist on some other plane which isn't affected by anything else.

You can choose not to read things that upset you, you know.

Look: "The pot calling the kettle black"  !!!

5 minutes ago, geeser said:

Why not show the errors in the charts presented?

Few dispute that the climate has changed and always will. It was much warmer when Greenland was green. It was also much colder when earth endured the maunder minimum 1450-1540. The climate has changed since the world was created and will continue to.

geeser- there's no point arguing or pointing out the flaws in climate changers' thinkings or beliefs. If they wish to display their ignorance on public forums, the only people they are hurting are themselves. They are best left ignored.

What did people use where

3 hours ago, JGiff said:

Thank you everyone.  Yes, when I say grills I do mean bars. 

What did people use where you came from? Surely the thieves,robbers, etc. were just as bad, or worse in your area there

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11 hours ago, RickS said:

" It's unconscionable to make light of what's going on in SMA.  "

Liana "C", you are barking up the wrong tree. I have no reason to make light of anything Mexico-wise, much less murders. My comments were speaking from my perspective, without living there, but visiting and listening to the chatter on Civil_List and info from friends. Those 'Civil' people will jump on anything that is out of the normal and shag it to death.... but of course aren't really 'in the trenches'.  You are much closer to the problem and also speak/read Spanish.

You have also misconstrued a tongue-in-cheek comment about 'traffic' and turned it into an unfair indictment of me for your benefit. Shame on you for attempting to make my comment a serious statement about a serious problem. "Under Seige"... maybe so. Doesn't fit my description but to each his/her own.

 

From the way I read your comments, looks like she is "spot on" with her observations. Caught you with your panties down and now you are again trying to weasel out of it by blaming her. Man up sometimes and stop being a child that can't always have his way.

47 minutes ago, Eric Blair said:

With all due respect, I made no assumptions, and I did fact check. Dr. Garcia/Makaras Clinic put out print ads that listed 15 members of the "Staff" of the clinic.  A clinic is a healthcare facility that is primarily focused on the care of outpatients and is usually staffed by medical professionals of different disciplines. And the healthcare professional that did not go to or become associated with the hospital had some very negative reviews over the last couple of years.

 

 

 

That kinda cut his water off, didn't it?

On 7/13/2019 at 6:57 PM, Eric Blair said:

As we all know, I'm not an attorney, nor near an expert in Mexican law. However sometimes real-time experience and a little creativity can help.

Here are my two points, and I'm sure someone with much more knowledge than I have will weigh in and help.

Repeating: These are my experiences and opinions. Nothing in this post should be considered as legal advice or an interpretation of Mexican law. Always consult an attorney or Notorio for the most current laws/procedures. If you have time, you can actually research Mexican laws in English.
 

 

Thanks, Eric, for an excellent post. Personal experiences like yours here make this Board very valuable.

5 hours ago, pappysmarket said:

Many things have been known to disappear at lakeside following the death of a solo person in the house. Maids and gardeners are always blamed, but who really knows. Now property managers, well, you'd best have pictures of everything in your house you want to leave and make sure your beneficiary has them. I'm quite aware of "couch, table and chairs and lamps" being not what the deceased had left in the home. Assume the worst and take steps to prevent it.

Wife and I personally witnessed a Notary taking cars and other  valuables from a house in Chula Vista when the owner had died. I believe he was trusted with notifying next of kin, but helped himself to LOTS before he did so. That Notary once bragged to us to come to his ranch to see his over 20 antique US car collection(2 of them came from that property, we are sure). We declined. He was wealthy, owning several houses, multiple cars, etc. He has since died. I can guess where he gained his fortune. We entrust our wishes to several people we hope we can trust, so maybe through one of them they will get respected.

1 hour ago, mudgirl said:

I read not too long ago that Mexico City is actually removing topes. Their studies showed that there was far more exhaust pollution (something Mexico City really can't afford to have more of) caused by topes, as everyone has to slow way down to drive over them- the longer it takes to get somewhere, the more smog produced.

Doesn't take much intelligence, or much study, to know that those things cause a lot more pollution. Not synchronizing traffic lights causes a lot also. I find this a lot here in big cities.

You can't tell Mexicans there is a better way, as they are always correct.

It is possible that these topes were placed by the station owner, not by city hall. Happens, and unless someone goes to complain, they will stay. If illegal, no one knows who placed them, but they will come up, if complained about.

2 hours ago, bmh said:

I drove from San Francisco to Ajijic by myself a few years ago when the road was not as good.. .  Good luck, take it easy and have fun on the way!

What year was that exactly? What is a few? The roads have been good for almost 18 years, not just a few years.

6 hours ago, AlanMexicali said:

A Mexican citizen with a US Permanent Resident visa or dual citizenship can get a TIP for up to 1 year good for multiple exits and re-entrys. The TIP has to be turned in before the 1 year is up.

I was told you could use it no more than 180 days total in that year.