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Oh thank you so very much !!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Mainecoons: you wrote this in 2018 Very reliable expat who just likes to get out and drive so he makes runs with and for people to the U.S. and Canada. you wrote this to help someone. I was just wondering if you still know how to contact this person and if they are still doing it? I have a friend with 3 small dogs who lived here and wants to return. Thank you so very much for any help you can give. Barbara boswelltb@yahoo.com

yes we passed by too and saw the body. Brought tears to our eyes.......

I have googled electric cars. China now sells a little 4 seat electric car for about $4000 US in mexico City. They might deliver. Im looking into it. There are alot that are like a motorcycle with 3 wheels but i prefer a regular 4 wheel and steering wheel

Yes there are alot growing wild. Our mexican friends have 2 in their back yard and we just saw another one on a property in west ajijic. Mexican said there are many here.

Zeb, also pretty standard for mexican rentals there is no frig or furniture. But we know where you can get a good used frig.

So sorry Zeb. I have been out. Just saw your post. I PM'ed you the directions and how to get a hold of someone who could show you.

so sorry, I just now saw your post. Yes those are the rents. We mostly have mexican friends. They pay much different rents than the expats. Of course they do not know how we pay the kind of rent we pay. Just two different worlds. Our good friends pay $1700 a month pesos, have a two bdrm, large. Not much curb appeal but that is pretty normal.

You are so very welcome Sue, but people like you and Dr. Hector have the HARD work and we all thank you.

I am so very sorry, that is not like him, I will ask him what happened.

As far as tolls. In our Honda Fit we always allowed $60 US , then got a truck, allowed $100. I personally would have $200 for a motor home. But I could be wrong. We have a 40 foot 5th wheel in the states. We have thought of bringing down from time to time but with these roads it would be disastrous to make a wrong turn so you really need to know where you are going. Weve lived here 7 years and for 4 of them went back and forth every 4 months to care for parents and with all that experience still made wrong turns. Have you ever been to this area? This is not to discourage you as Ive seen really big motor homes here, but it might be worth your while to drive down in a car, stay in a rental and look the place over first. Or find someone who has actually driven here with one. But good luck and enjoy when you are here.

So nice of you to say so.......I told Ernesto.....it will make his day !!

Hi Carrol: I tried to call you but i forgot the 3 numbers I am suppose to dial before your number. I wanted to tell you about Ernesto Barron our good friend. Many people on this board use him. He is a hard working, honest and knowledgable young man. His father works with him and taught him everything. He is totally bilingual and lived in the states all his life. Many people have said many good things about him. I know he would be willing to give you a trial run if you wanted to check him out. He has his own truck and all the tools. A white truck that says "Barron's Landscape" You can go to the search bar and type his name and see the references. Thank you for considering him. Ernesto and Demetrio Barron 331 267 9364

In Chapala new construction but very basic. 3bdrm for $4000 pesos and a 2 bdrm for $3000 pesos

Piadad lives in Chapala. Has all the skills you need. And she is totally honest. Step son is bilingual. He owns a Landscape business. Can call him for initial contact. She can provide many references: Ernesto Barron - 331 267 9364 totally bilingual Piadad Barron - 332 918 7969

For 4 years, every 3 months we have to go back to texas. Weve done ALL the border crossings. Will never do Loredo. It is nightmare traffic and strict most of the time. We love Presidio/Ojinaga. Sometimes there is no one manning the bridge. We dont even show our passports and no one ever checks what we bring. Tues Wed and thursday are easiest to cross. Other good crossings are Del Rio/Acuna and Eagle Pass/Piadras Negras. The reason we dont like to cross at far south texas, like McAllen, Mission, Brownsville is because it takes a long time to drive down there, when you can cross much sooner. We are about to make another trip back to Texas. We always start when it begins to get light, drive to Matehuala and stay at Las Palmas Hotel, arriving there about 4:pm before dark, there is a walmart. then get up early next morning and make it to the border, cross and spend the night again on the texas side. The toll roads are awesome. Maybe you already know this but keep to the right side of the road as mexicans coming the opposite direction pass other cars and come into your lane. It is not dangerous and everyone is aware of this rule, just know it exists. If a trucker is in front of you and he has his left turn signal on it is usually to let you know that the coast is clear and you can pass safetly. We have found the truckers to be very very helpful. Just know alot of mexicans drive very aggressively and fast so we personally have to drive a little more defensively being cautious. The only other information I would like to offer is use "Waze" or some good GPS as the signs in Mexico can be misleading as to which roads are toll and which are "Free" (libre) We love driving, it is a beautiful country, have never been fearful and actually feel safer here than in the states. Hope this helps. Good luck

Thank you I hope so too. She has a great reputation for her big heart

This is just a public Thank you and lots of gratitude to the Riberas Pet Store and people like Sue who work tirelessly and have such a big heart for little innocent animals. I found a little street dog whose leg was broken. Doctor Hector will fix her and they will find a home for her. I would have taken her but already have 3 but my heart ached when i saw her. I just want to say that people like Sue make this world a much better place.....and our little town of Riberas is so blessed to have you in it !!!!! Thank you Sue.

when i rode the bus, they told me the animals must be sedated. so i didnt take my dog. But yes we took a taxi across the border from Ojinaga into Presidio and she drove us to the bus station in the states

Here are some of the quotes from different people: Ernesto Barron - very responsible, hard working, knowledgeable, perfect English (grew up in the US) - a really fine young man and an excellent gardener. 331-267-9364 Ernesto Barron has an excellent gardening service in Jocotepec, Ajijic, Chapala area. On time, communicative, perfect English, reasonable rates, comes as needed to our garden. Hard-working, honest and does excellent work. Has own truck and tools. 331-267-9364. I can't help with an apartment but I do want to highly recommend Ernesto - a good landscaper and a good guy! We have used Ernesto for I think 6 months now - he comes every Wednesday at 9am - always on time. We had a sod project we needed done and it was held up only due to the sod not coming in, but once it came in the job was completed - we also had a large garden area that needed stone and planting - project done on time. In our experience we have found him very reliable artsnob. Believe me if he were not we would get someone else. Sputnik recommend this gardener and I can't say enough about him. The name of his company is Barron Landscaping. Speaks perfect English, since he was raised in the USA, and does excellent work. Shows up when he says he is going to and owns a truck and his own equipment. I live in Joco and he willingly comes. You will not be dissapointed. His name is Ernesto Barron 331 267 9364 He is fantastic! Will post his info again. April, he is at our home currently diligently working. I do hope those in need of a gardener call him. Good question. He comes to us every 2 weeks now during the "rainy" season and will come once monthly during the dry season. You will find that his is comparable to others but his work is very good. Please give him a call and he will happily look at your space and give you a quote. Just a brief comment. I used Ernesto Barron to clean-up my small garden, and he did a fine job. He is hard working, arrives when he says he will, and his prices are reasonable for the quality of work. I will be using him in the future, and can recommend him highly.

Our dear friend. Ernesto Barron TOTALLY Bilingual grew up in Kansas and his father Demetrio, who taught him. Many on this board use him and have given him rave reviews. Hard worker, reliable and dependable. Totally honest. Has his own truck and all equipment..I will go to some of the posts about him on this board and copy them to you. Thank you so very much for considering him. He can give many references: Barron's Landscaping 331 267 9364

I have a great Mexican lady friend who actually enjoys cleaning and is looking for work. I trust her with my life. She is honest trustworthy, hardworking and reliable. She lives in Chapala, but would be willing to travel. She does not speak english but her son in law is fluent and could translate if need be. Piadad: 332 918 7969 Son in law, Ernesto: 331 267 9364

a little store on the west side of the main street in Chapala. It starts with a "M" Merc......something. Ive been there many times. They have all sorts of sewing things. I think it is a black store. Just look for one that starts with an "M"....lol....sorry I cant be of any more help. I go to chapala about 3 times a day so next time Im there I will notice more details.

Hello Apachewoman: I referred another person on this board and they hired him. He is realiable, honest and always so helpful. Totally bilingual as lived in the U.S many years. He always thinks ahead. For example we rode the bus from the states and got into Chapala late at night and were just going to take the bus to Riberas and walk the rest of the way. He contacted us and said no i will pick you up. Of course he is a great friend and didnt want to take any money, but he has a family and is working hard so we always make him take the money. So many times he thinks ahead. He knows Guadalajara also. Thank you for considering him. He is also a handyman, skilled in many areas. Miguel - 331 768 8026