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Mark Gulco is excellent.

https://www.facebook.com/mgulko

2 hours ago, TelsZ4 said:

The last time I was at the Jocotepec malacon there was sewage flowing into the lake, , if fact just about every time I’ve been there sewage has been flowing into the lake.

Same thing in Chapala.  With the lake so low, you can see the pipes that are usually submerged draining raw sewage directly into the lake. Nasty,nasty, nasty smelling!

4 minutes ago, Natasha said:

Gualberto has talked me thru two issues with my propane stove, which is what I think you might mean. Would certainly ask him. He won't lie if he thinks your issue is beyond his scope.

The ignitor is out on one burner and the oven. It was not my doing, because my pops used to have a hissy fit and shout, "You're going to ruin the ignitor!" every time he heard the click-click-click of the ignitor go on longer than a nanosecond when my mom or I were cooking.  

Does anyone know is the service providers mentioned work on stoves/ovens?

7 hours ago, bdmowers said:

I'm well-acquainted with Tlaloc.  But Chaak...that`s a new one to me.  Who the E HECK atl is he?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaac

Chaac (also spelled Chac or, in Classic Mayan, Chaahk [t͡ʃaːhk]) is the name of the Maya god of rain, thunder, and lighting. With his lightning axe, Chaac strikes the clouds, causing them to produce thunder and rain. Chaac corresponds to Tlaloc among the Aztecs

I have a substantial number of pesos that I will want to exchange for dollars, either before leaving Mexico or upon my return to the US.  

Where will I get the best rate?

I have an account at BBVA if that is a good option, but I would hesitate to exchange it all at one time for security reasons.

If two of us as a couple have more than $10,000usd or the peso equivalent,  do we need to declare that at the border?

Thanks for any help 🙂

1 hour ago, moonhill said:

Tried the plumber thing already. 

More specifics might yield better recommendations. 

None of us are mind readers, knowing what you need to have done.

Upscale Bazar just a few doors west of Pancho's in Riberas is a good one.

20 hours ago, bmh said:

They close on Wednesday.. closed yesterday open today which is thursday.

I was there on Wednesday and they were open.

10 minutes ago, NEWMtnMama said:

Can I get the RFC online or do I need to go to an SAT office?

SAT office.

It's open right now.

2 hours ago, chappy said:

My temporal expires in September; I know that I have to apply for my permanente a month before it expires.  Our plan is to park the US plated car, not using it until we go north after I get the permanente.  I understand that you can get a returno seguro from SAT in order to drive the car to the border legally.  Is that the office in Guadalajara where we got our RFC?   Or is it the customs place by the GDL airport?  When do I get that pass?  Before I turn in the temporal?  Or do I get it after getting the permanente, just before we depart?  We plan to keep the car so another service to get the car out of Mexico is not an option.  Thanks for any help.

I would highly recommend using an attorney for this.

Apparently,  timing is critical because the pass is only good for a few days.

I'm not a fan, but I have read that Spencer can facilitate this.

1 hour ago, Ferret said:

Also remember that saying "20/20 hindsight" and due diligence (which is what the OP is trying to do). This thread from the past may help... Septic tank questions ( arghhh ! ) - Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara - Chapala.com Webboard

How many people actually check the systems of the house that they plan on renting or buying? Or do they just ooh and ah at the decor and the garden or the size of different areas or the view? The best prevention is education.

A properly sealed from above septic system here is similar to turning a glass over (the tank) and submerging it in water (the ground and it's fluctuating water table)... the water will not rise inside the tank.

 

While it may be true that the water will not rise inside the tank, it is also true that when the ground here is saturated after weeks of heavy rain, proper below-ground seepage from even the biggest drain tank/field becomes an issue. A saturated sponge cannot hold more water. I would be willing to bet that when one sees hoses draining into streets during the rainy season, people are dealing with this well-known problem. No judgment here, because we have experienced this ourselves. 

7 hours ago, barrbower said:

Not sure what part of Riberas had work done on a sewer system since there are not any sewers in Riberas that I know about.  Many folks have septic tanks that they aren't aware of.  They recently did some water supply line work and installed a balancing valve that was supposed to help parts of Riberas that were always running out of water.  Maybe that's why you were having to save water.  The truth is that SIMAPA is underfunded like most infrastructure in Mexico.  The wells are old, poorly kept, and water quality is bad.  Yet the folks in charge keep giving permits to build without any thought to future needs or even current needs.  It has been years sine new wells were created.  Our water comes in as a trickle and full of sand and mud.  You need a big aljibe, a good filter system, and a lot of patience.  And you will still need to buy water from  a truck on occasion.  That is just one ugly truth about living in "paradise."

Alan

I appreciate your honesty.

Living here for a mere 7 years, I have learned that property owners, and those in real estate, either gloss over the glaring problems with the infrastructure here or lie outright.

Once one discovers the truth, it is often too late. 

Supply and quality have been an issue there forever along with sanitation.

16 minutes ago, Floradude said:

You might check out the glass store on the carretera, north side in Ajijic. Central area.  Just west of Colon. Near DHS office

That is ViLuMa.

Yes. Vi Lu Ma is probably the one you're thinking of.

On 5/20/2023 at 1:50 PM, Oatsie said:

Gee...   I missed what ACD posted.  I chose to IGNORE Him - Her.

I blocked them eons ago.

My serenity is too precious to listen to their endless blathering. 

45 minutes ago, ibarra said:

For reference, we paid them 600 pesos 3 months ago to take car from Brisas de Chapala to Escalera in Riberas.

That's not bad.

42 minutes ago, ibarra said:

If you have a flat tire, Goodyear will come to your location and get the tire and fix it.

It is an engine problem and with a flashing check engine light and no power, it must be towed.

1 hour ago, Mostlylost said:

There is really only one:   Gruas y Servicios Aguirre S.s de C.V  376 765 4242   If you speak Spanish I have a drivers number 327-978-0497

Before you pay anyone check your insurance  Usually there is 200 km of free towing available for a situation like yours. They will use this company

Thank you.

Does the insurance company arrange the tow after they're contacted?

I need to have my car towed from Chapala Haciendas to Fuentes Peña Goodyear.

Has anyone used a grua here that they were happy with and would recommend? 

Thanks! 

13 hours ago, ibarra said:

The Tepehua Treasures Thrift Shop is located on the highway in Riberas in the stretch between Huerto Cafe and Computerland. 

And, it doesn't open until noon.

1 hour ago, WendyMX said:

Can anyone recommend good exterminator for monthly basis in La Floresta area?

Gracias

Fu Mi Ga

331 464 6705

1 hour ago, kam said:

For the past 7+ years, we have ordered from Costco through Lakeside Shopping Services. We pay no membership fee, we don't have to pay for transportation to Guad and the order is delivered to our door. Really nice folks, too.

Same family.

It's nice when you just need a couple of items to have the store.