JoeSB_TulOK Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 My husband and I currently live in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are looking at visiting the Chapala/Ajijic area in mid-March. Would really like to have a contact or somebody just to talk with, so that our trip isn't just us. We're planning on retiring as expats to Mexico in about 5 to 10 years. I'm 48 and he's 53. We just want to be somewhere where there's a slower pace and we can just relax in our golden years. As I said we just like to have somebody to get to know, I guess you could say a pen pal, so that we know someone when we get there. So anyone that wants to reach out and say hi, hello my name is Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Lake Chapala Society is a good place for info and talking to people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 29 minutes ago, sm1mex said: Lake Chapala Society is a good place for info and talking to people. An opinion not shared by everyone. In any event, the OP wishes to communicate before they get here. Hello Joe my name is pedro kertesz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSB_TulOK Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Thanks Pedro. I did check out the LCS page. I'm hoping to meet some folks to converse with. I could do this through here, social media, or even email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 I have lived in Ajijic for 40 years, I was a pioneer, would love to talk on line with you, kgosh365@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 38 minutes ago, artsnob said: I have lived in Ajijic for 40 years, I was a pioneer, would love to talk on line with you, kgosh365@hotmail.com Gosh Ken you sound like you came down in a covered wagon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSB_TulOK Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, lakeside7 said: Gosh Ken you sound like you came down in a covered wagon! LoL 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiko Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 There are some who are older than Artsnob, Some arrived with Moses when he parted the waters of Lake Chapala. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Get your info quickly OP because many of us will no longer be here by the time you retire. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSB_TulOK Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 15 minutes ago, Ferret said: Get your info quickly OP because many of us will no longer be here by the time you retire. Maybe... Maybe not. LoL 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPanda Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 2 hours ago, happyjillin said: An opinion not shared by everyone. In any event, the OP wishes to communicate before they get here. Hello Joe my name is pedro kertesz There is nothing wrong with the LCS for beginners. It is still a good place. After you've been here a while, OP, you can judge for yourself whether the "hidden inference" of Pedro's comment is worth pursuing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 21 minutes ago, AndyPanda said: There is nothing wrong with the LCS for beginners. It is still a good place. After you've been here a while, OP, you can judge for yourself whether the "hidden inference" of Pedro's comment is worth pursuing. Coffee shop on Ajijic plaza is another place to meet folks. Coffee shop on right going into Chapala is another place. American Legion in Chapala is another place. LCS is fine different but fine. Pedro can be picky lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafterbr Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Hola, my name is Jim and we spend half of our time Lakeside and half our time in Oklahoma. We have a cattle ranch at Prague, Oklahoma and own a house Lakeside in Riberas Del Pilar. I am married to a Mexican woman from Mexico City who is also a practicing psychologist here in Mexico. We would be glad to answer any of your questions and could probably meet in Oklahoma prior to your visit here. Location, location is very important here and it is helpful if you can speak a little Spanish. A lot of the locals speak English due to the large number of ex-pats here but not all. The further you get from Ajijic the more Spanish you need. I was told when you first get here many people go to the LCHS but after they are here for a while and make friends, they don't much use it. The people are friendly and there is many, many restaurants which I enjoy. Property prices have not risen like in the states but I am sure after the virus settles down they will. Adios for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 I bet that in 10 years you will not recognize this area so come down and look but do not expect it to be the same in 10 years, you will have change and so will have this area.. As Ferret saaid get information quick because most people will not be here in 10 years. Learn Spanish and you will have a whole lot more options in Mexico than Lakeside. The climate is nice but it is getting seriously over crowded and I hate to see how it will be in 10 years. The LCS is a good place to go to to meet people. If yo do not like the people you meet keep looking. There are lots of different people here and al types so I am sure you will hit it off with someone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSB_TulOK Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, bmh said: I bet that in 10 years you will not recognize this area so come down and look but do not expect it to be the same in 10 years, you will have change and so will have this area.. As Ferret saaid get information quick because most people will not be here in 10 years. Learn Spanish and you will have a whole lot more options in Mexico than Lakeside. The climate is nice but it is getting seriously over crowded and I hate to see how it will be in 10 years. The LCS is a good place to go to to meet people. If yo do not like the people you meet keep looking. There are lots of different people here and al types so I am sure you will hit it off with someone. Our plan is to start visiting different areas of Mexico to see what we like first over the next few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 That is a very good plan.. I am sure you will enjoy the search- We bought a house the first week I came down Lakeside 20 years ago. After 3 years I bought a house in San Cristobal de las Casas that could not be more different from here. I like both places and live and work in Chiapa 8 mnths of the year and the rest of the time I spend here and will have a tough time chosing between the two when the time comes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 @JoeSB_TulOKYou may want to review immigration requirements here. Sonia's website is kept up-to-date and she also discusses vehicles and other important topics. http://www.soniadiaz.mx/home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Definitely start seriously working on Spanish because the older you gets the harder it gets! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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