lakeside7 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Good morning..any feed back on the security meeting??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 You anounced it and did not go? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Just now, bmh said: You anounced it and did not go? Thank you for your observation I am sure the other readers are appreciative of you vigilance. No I did not go I was only the messenger......... and as is the norm the messenger gets crucified. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Habacht Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 You are famous for being a less than a welcome messenger. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 crucified is an overstatement, I just thought it was interesting that you took enough interst to announce it and ask for follow up when you dod not go.. No big deal one way or another.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Well, I'd like to know how it went if someone who was there is willing to give a report. I did not go. Lexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Beware deliverymen. Don't be fooled by uniforms and official looking vehicles. Confirm all specific entries. Armed home invasions are on the rise using the above to gain entry . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, HarryB said: Beware deliverymen. Don't be fooled by uniforms and official looking vehicles. Confirm all specific entries. Armed home invasions are on the rise using the above to gain entry . So, Harry, was that the gist of the meeting? Beneficial info but.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiko Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Maybe those who attended the meeting were kidnapped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelsZ4 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 As usual most of the expats are all talk and let someone else do it.. I suspect very few attended the meeting if there even was a meeting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Frankly, announcing an important security meeeting via a forum a day or two before the meeting may not be the best way to have people show up.. First of all, is there an increase in the armed robbery and home invasions? I do ot think we heard much about it and then an mportant meeting is called.. no announcement ahead of time by any official.. No wonder no one is taking it seriously... Do not blame the expats for that one.. Thank you Harry for the warning.. By the way a man calling himself Carlos called my husband several times in the last 2 weeks .. He said he was a worker from Chapala who worked at our house and that we owed him money and said he would be coming by and we ha to give him our bank card number..My husband was confused as I have a friend called Carlos. but he is no worker and livedsin CDMX.. I told my husband to hang up.. but the guy was insisting on coming by.. he finally gave up Probably another scam ging around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Kiko said: Maybe those who attended the meeting were kidnapped. Yeah, like they sometimes lure people with warrants outstanding to attend a "free food" meeting. Call a "security meeting" and then hold all the attendees for ransom. You're way ahead of me Kiko, wish I'd thought of it first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo1 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 I don't care if someone announces a meeting that they can't attend and asks for feedback from the meeting. BTW--any feedback from someone who had time to attend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Harry gave us the feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrylaxen Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 I hesitate to respond this given the kind and generous responses I've received in the past. In particular I would appreciate a non-response from: Mainecoon Fred Habacht Pappysmarket More Liana mtmama RVringo mudgirl Xena So I went to the meeting last night. I don't think they (the city representatives) wanted an open meeting. The reason I say this is because about a week earlier a policeman knocked on my door and asked if I was the president of our frac. I wasn't, but I signed for the invitation anyway and said I would deliver it to him. He was out of town, so I went in his stead. As far as I could tell, the people attending were mostly other frac presidents/board members and local business owners. They had about 100 chairs set up and about 100 people showed up. The meeting started pretty close to on time, around 5:10PM. It started with the mayor explaining how seriously the government takes people's security. Mostly just 10 minutes of platitudes. There was a representative of the state police who spoke for a few minutes, basically more platitudes. Then the microphone was turned over the the people attending. My Spanish could not keep up with the native speakers, but there was one gentleman who had a hard time speaking because he was overcome by emotion. I believe he was one of the victims of the home invasion. The president of La Floresta used the occasion to speak directly to the mayor, saying he had tried for months to arrange a meeting with him, to no avail. He suggested that La Floresta would pay to outfit and pay the salaries of two police units whose job would be to protect the La Floresta inhabitants. I believe he was told that the city is not allowed to do this, but the guy from the state police said he may be able to arrange it and that they should talk later. An English speaker spoke passionately about living here for twenty years and this being the first time he was frightened. Apparently an organized crime element has moved into the area and they are involved in the uptick in assaults, burglaries, and robberies taking place these days. Someone, perhaps the same guy, told about the deliveryman ruse mentioned above. I stayed for about an hour and twenty minutes, and would have stayed longer if they were serving margaritas 😉 but all they had was water and coffee. I recorded everything while I was there, though I can't vouch for the quality of the recording. It is available here if you are interested. Best wishes, Henry Laxen 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Basically accurate. Dale Palfrey will be doing an article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 My thanks to Henry L and others who shared info. Let's continue to work in a positive manner and watch out for our neighbors 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 The original state plan was to meet with 15 community leaders and their guests. Those included Fraccs, businessmen, and organizations. All seemed to be well represented. The meeting was two hours with many from the community speaking. Dale took many note and will certainly give a detailed report. The mexican papers were also present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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