Jim Bowie

7 hours ago, dichosalocura said:

Sorry I must of dozed off halfway through the post, this heat is brutal.

Hey, if you got it, flaunt it. Why can't we live like NOB? 

We have had excellent luck with LG. A refri since 2007 and a washing machine in 2007. No problems. Stove is Arcos, 2008, no problem. Electric dryer is 1982 model Kenmore. Picked it up at garage sale in Texas for $45 in 2009.  No problems.

44 minutes ago, Shag said:

yes, mom and pop stores are cheaper.  I go to them all the time and avoid Walmart unless there is one item i cannot get elsewhere.  All our mexican friends say the Oxxos are more expensive also.  One time we went to the new Vevero in riberas on the mountain side, got a quote for a 5 foot Tabachin tree, $2,800 !!!!! ($140 US)    Went down the road to another one,,,,same tree....$120 pesos ($6).....lol....better shop around.  Us, like many probably, when we first moved here we think the prices are pretty cheap, at least reasonable, then when you have friends with the locals, you realize how much you are paying through the nose!!!  Went to the "gringo" chopo lab...got a quote for 3 tests....then went to my lab in Chapala.....one third the price for the same 3 tests !!!

It definitely pays to "shop around", unless you have money to throw away, as some do.

11 hours ago, gringohombre said:

Please be aware: THERE IS NO PERFECT CLIMATE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD...but this is close!!! 

Don't forget: close, then closer, and finally closest !!! A ways to go by your admission.

5 hours ago, ednet94 said:

One of the best climates, yes, but not perfect. These days are hot. Even Mexicans complain about these hot days. And Ferret wasn't complaining but giving suggestions how to keep your house cool which is more then helpful especially as lot of houses here don't have good insulation. If you see that as complaining you really must question yourself not other people.

During April, May, and until the rainy season starts, the heat can be  very oppressive here at Lakeside, BUT, my major complaint is the "extreme" UV rating, that indicates a person could burn in as little as 5 minutes from sun exposure. Best climate in the World? Certainly not during these months. Rest of the year, excellent weather.

6 hours ago, HoosierMex said:

Hello all, anyone have any suggestions of how I can get a set of tires and rims here from the Phoenix AZ area here?  Maybe someone coming here with a pickup truck or pulling a small trailer?  I am open to any suggestions, not too expensive please.  Thank you all again in advance.

One problem is the import duty at entry. 

55 minutes ago, Senoir D said:

Can't say but pm me .

Could PROFECO be of help?

40 minutes ago, gringal said:

HOWEVER...the U.S. appears to be having problems of its own in terms of increased crime.

Give it a rest. This is the one about Mexico. 

2 hours ago, gringohombre said:

I would leave Mexico out of that equation (they are nowhere near the worse). Of course China is by far the worse, add India and Russia...and yes the US is up there also!!! 

Air pollution is a real problem in Mexico, causing about one in 17 (5.9%) of all deaths in the country. It is the eighth largest cause of death, after factors such as diet, overweight, high blood pressure, alcohol and drugs, smoking and lack of exercise. The most dangerous of the airborne particles are known as PM2.5 . Air quality in Mexico is among the worst in the world. According to the World Bank, air pollution kills nearly 33,000 Mexicans every year, mainly in towns and cities. 

8 minutes ago, RickS said:

Well, doing nothing like 'we' have been doesn't  seem like a very good idea.  Quite frankly I'm just glad I was born in the middle of the last century and not 'lately'.

Maybe we should start with the worse offenders, like China, Mexico, etc. THAT might make an impression.

4 hours ago, cedros said:

2018 was relatively recent

Certainly this Century, but not this Decade.

15 hours ago, luvsdawgs said:

More money does not mean better hands.

 

Tell that to the doctors that are "specialists".

11 hours ago, mudgirl said:

Yes, obviously a dog walker has to be good with dogs and care about them, not playing on their cell phone when they are supposed to be providing the dog with an enjoyable outing. But it isn't something I would call skilled labor, i.e. having to study and work at for years  to be proficient at.

And Bowie didn't mention how long his dog walker takes his dog out for. But 240 pesos to take the dog for a walk seems all out of proportion to wages in Mexico. Guys hump 5 gallon pails of cement on their shoulders up a ladder for 8 hours a day for 300 pesos. How is taking some gringo's dog for a walk for an hour or whatever worth 240 pesos? 

 

And, others clean house for 480 pesos for 6 hours. Not near the physical labor, yet pays more. Maybe it is the "training" that makes the difference?

2 hours ago, johanson said:

My full time gardener of many years makes  $63.75 pesos per hour.  $240 pesos or about $12 US per hour to walk a dog seems way out of line.

Sister-in-law in California pays $21.50 an hour, so $12 an hour here seems about right, no?

6 hours ago, gringohombre said:

Who's on first???

20 hours ago, Bandol said:

Good dog Greta needs a reliable dog walker because her owner´s knees are shot.  Greta is a medium/large leash-trained German Shepherd mix.  

 

My walker charges 240p an hour. I only use him usually 3 times a week. Interested?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 minutes ago, gringohombre said:

Maybe she is not happy that her age was outed!!! I had a birthday a few days and and sure would not like to have my age publicized here or anywhere else!!!

I won't give it away as I can't type numbers above 99.

1 hour ago, Mostlylost said:

Rainy season will arrive in June  as it has for hundreds of years

Yep, mostly correct !!!

Economy was in a great place during last US Administration and we were reaping benefits here in Mexico. Now, as you say. food and gas prices have risen and the rest of the economy is under stress. This is not "normal" inflation; it was created by poor economic decisions. Simple as that. It was bad before Putin jumped in, so this is not on him, contrary to some.

2 hours ago, Natasha said:

......a  sealed copy is filed at Achivo de Instrumentos Públicos in Guad, and to access for any reason a valid Death Certificate of the Testator is required.

I heard that  same thing earlier today.

Please P.m.  me. TY

Sorry to hear about the Hound Dog. He was a character.

38 minutes ago, fishcake said:

Yes Jim.  Definitely a large cockroach.  I have had them around me all my life.  In Fl we called them Palmetto bugs.  Never had one bite me though.

 

 

Although they may seem scary, palmetto bugs do not pose an immediate danger. They rarely ever bite people. Palmetto bug bites are not serious or painful, but may leave a small, red mark. These pests can contaminate your food with bacteria such as salmonella because of their tendency to hide in unsanitary areas.

 

Always remember fish, ICE is your best friend for ANY bite(after you have washed it with soap and water to get rid of the bacteria) and the quicker you get it on the faster it works to help you.

13 hours ago, fishcake said:

Just going to bed & large (palmetto) cochroach on my screen. I picked it off to toss outside & it bit/ stung me ... wow it hurts.  Never had this happen before & I am not afraid of bugs.

Any advise re bite?????

It was not a roach.

There seem to be a lot of "Cornhuskers" in Nebraska. Wonder if they also make flowers?