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1 hour ago, Natasha said:

Have you had these in Guad? If yes, where?   Gracias

Only Canada but I see no reason they would not be available in GDL. I'll be searching in 5 years.

In case anyone is unaware a 'virtual colonoscopy' or CT scan is an alternative. I have only had these as a precautional preventative to potential injury [due to birth malformities]. Of course presence of polyps would require a true colonoscopy. One advantage is that organs are also scanned for abnormalities. I have no clue as to availability nor cost locally.  

I forgot to add; this is why Amazon Mexico often cannot compete with Amazon US.

The Mexican government should loosen up the import regulations and brokers should be restricted with further scrutiny. To get an import permit for business here is onerous and expensive. Also any commercial import of an electric or other machine operated device requires the importer to pay an outlandish annual fee for a government certification on each model. The Mexican economy could be booming, benefiting ordinary Mexicans but this is stifled by regulations catering to money barons. A few years ago I imported my mobility scooter from the US. I was charged $500 USD by an American broker plus $500 USD by a Mexican broker and I was charged duty on an item which is supposed to be duty free. I was promised official receipts to try recouping some cash which never came....crooked.

When I ran a business in Canada, I received my import permit free in one day. I brought 1/4 full containers of microscopes from China, duty free and the broker charged 100 CAD to clear through customs. I also imported and exported regularly with the US with very few costs. I could choose to act as my own broker. Here, Mexicans are discouraged from starting such businesses.  

If this politics > delete

IPAB current rate; 400,000 UDI x 7.7672 = 3,106,880.00 MXN   As far as I know all the local banks have this coverage but they also have the riskier higher paying investments which are not covered. A good question to ask.

On 3/13/2023 at 10:24 AM, HoneyBee said:

2 years ago I bought a set of tires at the Michelin tire place on the left hand side just before you get to the Jocotepec traffic lights. At the time they had the best prices and a very large selection of tires to chose from.

Me too. Good service.

Multiva -  

 Trading at 8.39    

https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/GFMULTIO.MX/financials/balance-sheet-annual

Actinver Total Assets   102,755.25 

Trading at 12.69 

https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/ACTINVRB.MX/financials/balance-sheet-annual  

Birds are not real. 

2 hours ago, Natasha said:

Yes I KNOW it's far too early (24+ years of listening) ........ but I've heard them the last two nights between 7 and 8 p.m. in Villa Nova.  One time.... accept "wishful thinking".... but TWO???   Since it's SO hot SO early this year, maybe they've been tricked as well........ but if so, do they have the power to bring early rain?    🤔

What kind of mushrooms did you have?😎

In real estate listings, I believe all or at least most listings are set in pesos. This does not change with currency fluctuations. The US prices are there only for the mathematically (peso value) challenged gringos.

The way to handle a lot of recycling of materials is to process it locally. Plastic can be turned into building beams and other useful items. It takes a local business or non-profit to get rolling with the equipment. I do not know the current process for cardboard but it can be composted and used as weed blockers in gardening and worms love it. 

More than one way to recycle.

8 minutes ago, Go Solar said:

What is the symptom(s)?

https://circuitboardmedics.com/tipm-module-repairs/

Thanks for the link. I found another similar company also in the US. Symptoms include door lock malfunction, windshield washers, hard starting [monitor screen intermittent?]. A friend (NOB) who repairs these as well as vehicle computers & ABS modules suggested the cleaning would most likely fix the obvious problems.  

1 hour ago, Mostlylost said:

The only possible repair might be the fuel pump relay which in some models is very small and Chrysler has an kit for that repair for certain years. Check online if your make model & year is one of those.   There are videos on youtube.

Otherwise it is a whole new TIPM. It is not cheap.

I've got the fuel pump adaptation already. There is a process to take the TIPM apart to get at the circuit board and clean the pins, then apply dielectric grease to the connections. That is the process I am looking for in a mechanic. If there is not one with experience, I'll do it myself. You are correct. They are expensive to replace.

Has anyone experienced successful repair or cleaning of a TIPM by a local mechanic?

Some on here. Some do not load or take longer than I waited.  https://123tv.live/

These cheap oximeters are often faulty (inaccurate) anyway and not worth purchasing. Even in 2 different hospitals where the portable units were used on me, I pointed out the inaccuracy and was proven correct when they were replaced by the one wired to a monitor. 

15 hours ago, PaulB said:

Ok. Went to anesthesiologist and got the prescription needed, a strong narcotic.  It was written in triplicate….Dr kept one, we give pharmacist one then I keep one for proof that medication is mine.  Has anyone dealt with Farmanest before in Guadalajara? 
 

thank you everyone for your input

Paul; Would you mind posting or private message me, what medication which you got?

16 minutes ago, ibarra said:

Also for 40 or 50 pesos the doctor at Farmacia Similares in Chapala on Madero will give you an RX.  FYI - Never had one given in triplicate, not that that matters.

PaulB, as Natasha already asked, it would help us help you if you would provide the name etc. of the medication that you need.

He/she has issued an RX for a narcotic?

1 hour ago, Ferret said:

If the med is a narcotic, it needs to be prescribed, in Mexico, by a Doctor who is also an Anesthesiologist. Prescription is in triplicate. I would suggest seeing a Doctor pronto to get a referral to such a qualified Doctor. Coming off pain meds cold turkey is no picnic.

This is correct (except maybe the triplicate thing). For the OP's information, Opiate narcotics are temporarily unavailable in Mexico. This may be cleared up this month. The senior doctor at Ajijic clinic is authorized to write these prescriptions, despite not being an anesthesiologist. If you cannot acquire opiate narcotics (e.g. morphine, codeine) you may purchase Tramadol wihout prescription which is an opioid - mu receptor binding medication but also blocks the re-uptake of serotonin so if you have a heart problem may not be great. It comes in 100 mg and 25 mg doses. 

Alternatively you can get Brospina without prescription which is a brand of buprenorphine, a synthetic opioid, however only the injectable form is presently available. 

2 hours ago, ibarra said:

And you think an app would stop the long lines?   Jajaja     Perhaps the long lines reflect the amount of people that live in the area of the bus stop.   

First of all, I did not say 'long lines'. Secondly, yes a tracking app would allow people to arrive at the bus stop shortly prior to the arrival of the bus. Are you also against GPS apps?

I cannot get on a bus but I see people waiting long times at the bus stops. It sounds like a great idea to me.

http://www.lakechapalamoving.com/

Moved my stuff from Canada. Excellent service. Included storing for 2 or 3 months and assembly & setting up all my furniture.

21 minutes ago, Natasha said:

What do you know that I don't?  (Agree worst case scenario for every ferreteria Lakeside)

Cannot even find many common bolts, nuts, screws at local ferreterias which can be found at Home Depot

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