Jim Bowie

It has to follow, that if I had to apply for membership, then I could resign/withdraw as a member. Of course if I withdraw, I am not entitled to water delivery or trash pickup. I can still use the roads to get to my privada. So apparently there is no law that requires a person to be a member of the Association, just as there is no law requiring the Association to provide a non-member anything other than water. This is "no thinking" ?

There is nothing to worry about, one way or the other.

Need to check with an attorney before doing anything.

I always went Ocotlan, Penjamo, Salmanca, Queretaro, SMA, but that was over 15 years ago. Went every other weekend for a year or so. Haven't been back.

See how easy it is to get what you need. Pay attention to what info is given by Viable sources.

Sometimes you just can't help people no matter how hard you try. You have explained over and over and they still run around in circles. Really sad, isn't it.

Many people have found this helpful in moving to Mexico: https://www.youtube.com/c/MexicoRelocationGuide

Humidity gets "unbearable" in Merida in the summer.

After reading your list of candidate cities/areas and your comments on clubs, it is obvious that money considerations are not a concern for your family. With that in mind, my suggestion for your Strong Consideration would be Queretaro, which has a very large influx of young people and families that work from the Internet.(more coming every day) Yes, it is an expensive city(yet much cheaper than SMA), very modern, but with a beautiful Centro Historico, excellent year round weather (except April/May, which is hot everywhere in Mexico). Excellent/modern private schools, many beautiful and safe areas to live, with all amenities/parks, etc. Lots of modern sports activities available for all ages. Excellent medical/dental/hospital/airport/transportation. I think that once you look into Queretaro, the more you will feel it is where you will want to be.

You know, it is really sad that after you have explained this so many times, so many still do not understand it and continue to accept the bank rate of exchange ("the conversion rate is not the greatest").They also seem not to understand that Visa and MC set the exchange rates and when it changes. Really sad.

Mexican schools do not offer the extra activities that US schools offer. Sometimes you may find a club where you can pay to join for things like soccer.

Most, but not all. Obviously, you have not ventured into those blocks. I hope you don't.

As someone who has lived many years in Chapala, there are a few blocks on some streets that you probably do not want to be on when darkness comes.

There is quality education available here. Rarely since 1997 have I seen what I would call children of foreigners walking the streets at Lakeside. When I do, it is usually Holiday season and they are with what looks like grandpa and/or grandma. Of course, the quality education in these private schools is very expensive and that eliminates all but fairly wealthy families. I only know of 1 child that was Mexican/American that attended for 12 years locally in private schools and did well. However, testing to attend college at Texas A &: M University had to go to Blinn College (a Jr. College) first to take some English and Math classes before they would let her attend A & M.

The Constancia has ALL the numbers you might ever need. Better than getting the RFC just by itself.

People do not attack another person UNLESS his words have value. They just ignore him. Hummmmm !

No reason for people to get their panties is a wad over these changes. They will all get done some day, or not. This is Mexico.

Great, Info !

If you reread this, I think you will find it is about travel, not about living in a certain place.