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RE: Loss of Farmland to Mexico!
I guess we insist on keeping them poor. Let's forget the opportunities that change can make, throw education out the door, twiddle our thumbs and continue to shake our heads. Mexico will never get better. It just one giant piece of ---- :S. It wouldn't be convenient for most people in North America if Mexico became prosperous.
If it did get better we wouldn't have anything to discuss here. Most of the posts are negative. Everything is corrupt, everything is bad, watch your back. I guess I have lived in a cave for 23 years and am your typical rich American :h
You can always find me over on my blog. Adios! I've made my New Year's Resolution!
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qtla9111
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12/14/09 10:10pm |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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RE: Loss of Farmland to Mexico!
The Mexican migrant workers that return home are very disappointed. Therirkids do have education and are accustomed to a decent lifestyle. Now they have no seguro, are hassled by the police and forced to work for less than 100 pesos a day. If they can find work. The crisis in Mexico is just as severe as elsewhere. Mexican farms are the worst employers in the nation. In Sonora and in Sinalao the majority of the workers are from the south of Mexico where there is no work at all. Al this talk of more education is a bunch of bull. How will the poor become educated? Schooling is not free in Mexico. The parents have to pay for books, uniforms, school supplies and any outings as they do in the states). When the children become teens they must work to assist the family. The cycle of poverty continues.
Moisheh
Moisheh, we each have our own point of view. However, the statement that they are forced to work for 100 pesos a day is not true. Maybe in the fields in Sinaloa but that doesn't count for the rest of the country. Wages vary depending on the job and the location.
I'm sorry you disagree on education, as someone who has worked for 20 years directly with the education department in Mexico education is on the move. Education is the key to success and I am sorry you feel so negatively about it. I would spend less time giving people things and more time helping them with schooling, scholarships, etc.
If you understand how the education system works in Mexico you will see that what a parent pays is a small share of a very big picture. Education is free, yes, it is only logical that you pay for the clothes on your back and school supplies.
I sometimes think that people would prefer that Mexicans stay poor and the country a mess, of which I don't think it is. Maybe the situation described above is limited to specific areas of the country like Baja.
Being a forum, to many generalizations and not enough facts.
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qtla9111
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12/14/09 06:45am |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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RE: Need a Sprinter windshield in Maz or PV
Any windshield shop can help you (I do windshield repair). What I see as a problem as well as an after thought and a reminder to rvers and travelers alike in Mexico, do not leave the scene of an accident. This can make it very difficult to file a claim. As others have stated, on a toll road you should have had coverage.
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qtla9111
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12/13/09 11:32pm |
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RE: Loss of Farmland to Mexico!
As I stated in my post earlier, they are returning in droves to their small towns all over Mexico. Now that they are back, they have no education, they don't speak English, they are older, and have acquired many bad habits. No one here wants them.
I will stick to what I say, stay in Mexico, get a good education and you will do just fine. The dream is just that, a dream. Now we will see what happens next. A big lesson is being learned here.
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qtla9111
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12/13/09 11:24pm |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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RE: Loss of Farmland to Mexico!
I think it belongs right where it is. We are seeing more and more Mexicans also returning to Mexico. Today's headline in El Norte, "Migran a Nuevo Leon Los Paisanos". They can't find work in the states and are returning here. It has both good and bad implications.
More and more Americans as well as foreigners from other countries are moving to Mexico. Life is cheap, medical less expensive and good. Mexico loves those SS checks deposited into Mexican banks. It brings jobs, rvers, tourism and much more.
We live in a global society, more freedom to move where the money is or where we can afford to live in retirement.
It would be great if we could get some more decent rv parks and begin to open up national parks to camping and rving like our state parks in Nuevo Leon.
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qtla9111
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12/13/09 11:05am |
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RE: Shocked at the $$ spent on food during a trip
Too expensive and always disappointing. I rarely find a place to eat these days that excites me. We finish the meal, our eyes bug out at the price and then we look at each other and say that we can do better at home. Being on the road for work, I even take some of my own food to avoid all the fat, salt and sugar.
With the rv, we stock up on all the things we normally eat at home. "If" we eat out, we try to avoid all the fat and junk.
The real p----- for me is when we enter a restaurant and the menu says, "no splitting" or if you split there is a surcharge. We politely excuse ourselves and go elsewhere. If they ask, we tell them.
We are looking forward to our retirement and rving as much as we can. You need to be healthy to do that so exercise and diet are an important part of the rving lifestyle.
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qtla9111
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12/13/09 06:39am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Possible New Regs on FMT/Tourist Cards?
The FM2 is going that way also. You can now obtain the FM2 in credit card form in Mexico City only. It is good for ten years and has the magnetic swipe strip on the back and a chip implanted on the front like our drivers license here in Nuevo Leon.
When we move to our new place I will make the trip to get mine.
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qtla9111
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12/12/09 05:36pm |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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RE: San Miguel RV Park San Miguel Mexico
Glad you guys are installed in SMA. If you get a chance, I posted a pic on my blog of the road work on our street. Too little too late :).
BTW, the park you're in has some pretty nice apartments for rent and very economical, for those without rvs. Great winter location.
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qtla9111
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12/11/09 07:43pm |
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RE: New Router Install Problems
Update: First, thanks for all the great advice that was posted. I was able to work via cable direct to my modem.
I contacted my internet provider, Telmex Mexico. They refused to help me connect through the router as it was not one of their products.
I found a help number on the router I had purchased. They were able to get me the IP and we entered the numbers and everything works great. Much faster than our old router which by the way connected right away when we purchased it.
I do find now though, that I cannot enter some of the Yahoo sites without problems. But I think I have found a fix by adding those addresses to the "trusted sites" under the internet options.
Thanks again.
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qtla9111
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12/11/09 05:53am |
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RE: The best route from San Miguell to Veracruz.
On MX-150D between Puebla and Orizaba is a pretty serious mountain pass. It is a very good road so not to worry. But it goes up over 8,000 feet and is often in the clouds. With all the curves it can be very slow going - maybe max 35mph. All the trucks and buses go that way. It is not like a traffic jamb. Just lots of hills and curves. Two lanes each way so passing the real slow traffic not a problem. If you get lucky and go through this area on a clear and sunny day you will see some of the highest mountain peaks in North America. Amazing scenery. Enjoy.
I took this route many times in 2007. Beautiful drive.
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qtla9111
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12/10/09 04:56pm |
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RE: Same Old Same old for the Aduaneros
Maybe some crossing are better than others? Columbia for us cannot be beat. Coming into Mexico it is always a breeze, they have only checked the rv on a couple of occasions, taking into account we have Mexican plates.
Going into the U.S. is a nightmare, though. With the rv it can take hours of waiting, inspection, X-Raying, questioning, dogs, etc. Not worth our while anymore for the small amount of time we can spend over there. So now we hardly ever take the rv with us unless it will be for a couple of weeks or more.
If we had polling software here, we could take a poll of the best and worst crossings.
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qtla9111
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12/09/09 01:25pm |
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RE: good border crossing
Glad you're back and hoping you'll post with more frequency.
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qtla9111
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12/08/09 05:24pm |
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RE: Guns in Mexico
Someone needs to come up with a chemically Super charge meth that is guaranteed to blow up the heart muscle and kill'em all. Get it out on the streets to all the dealer simultaneously so they all go at once. This will save us billions on our tax dollars in, jails, govt sponsored programs, and the bottom end of our society that tears at the very fabric of this great nation. After the initial kill off from the super drug it would be hard for a dealer to sell once the nation learns they might be dead from its use. When you see a cockaroach in your house do you pick it up and put it back outside so it can rehabilitate. No you step on it.
Just ignore this poster. Above is one of his posts. Tells me all I need to know. How long before this thread will be closed???
Moisheh
You're right. I should have checked first.
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qtla9111
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12/07/09 01:07pm |
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RE: Guns in Mexico
I question even going into Mexico. Plenty to see here in the states.
Funny, I live here in Mexico and feel the same way! 31 states, majestic mountains, beaches, resorts, rv parks, 57 languages, foods, dance, culture.
I know what you mean!
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qtla9111
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12/06/09 11:12am |
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RE: Broke down in Hermosillo??
Advice for Gervais' friend:
Stay calm. The world has not ended and you will get back on the road. Be patient. Things get fixed but not at NOB speed. In this case you are broke down in an area where there is not much mechanical help on the highway. I know that Pemex and can only think of a tire shop at that spot. BUT Hermosillo is only a few miles away. Depending on the problem you might have to go to a dealer for your powerplant. Every mfr. is represented in Hermosillo: Chev, Ford, Dodge, Cummins, Cat, DD. etc. The Diesel shops do offer mobile service. I assume this person has a gas engine. If you feel the problem is minor then I would start by asking for a mechanic at the Pemex or the tire shop. If your unit has more serious problems a local mechanic may not be able to help. Today is Sunday and most shops will be closed. Have you tried reaching the Green Angels?
If the engine is a Chev from the mid 90's and up it could be a fuel pump problem. In a pickup this is an easy fix. In a class A this is more serious as there may be items preventing an easy drop of the fuel tank( trailer hitch, hydraulic levellers, etc.). Most mechanics will have a guage and a hose that he can attach to your fuel system and check for pressure. Easy test. Ford's of some years also have fuel pump troubles.
Good luck and pls. contact me if I can be of some assistance.
AS an aside:
I wish posters would stop recommending Good Sam or any other road service to help with vehicles in Mexico. They do not know diddley about the locations of anything in Mexico including tow trucks!! They will reimburse you for towing but do not dispatch in Mexico!!!
RE Tow Trucks:
If you need a tow and your vehicle is a Class A do not let any old tow truck provide service. Ask for a Grua with wheel lift. There are at least 3 KW's in Hermosillo with this equipment. Tell them it is an autobus .
Moisheh
Excellent advice on all points.
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qtla9111
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12/06/09 07:53am |
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RE: RV Retirement in Mexico
My glass house is too fragile to throw any stones at anyone else.
But I sure enjoy watching/reading. LOL!
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
See Roc, if you lived in Mexico you would have a house made out of cement block with bars on the windows. Pretty good protection from rock throwers :B
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qtla9111
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12/03/09 11:48am |
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RE: RV Retirement in Mexico
Google ads are just that. They are meant to produce income. Same here on this forum. Affinity gets paid for any ad that people click on. Maybe they donate the money to charity, but I doubt it. Just about anybody with a blog earns income from the ads.
I am not a believer in donations. No offense to anyone one here who does bring things but why not buy things here? Wouldn't that help the economy even more?
The world is made up of about 40% moochers, of which I don't consider George one of those. Since the beginning of time, people have looked for a way to avoid work. I also believe that giving things to people is a very temporary solution and one that can make people dependent upon them (trust me, as an American I saw it go on for too long and it still continues now more than ever). I like the idea of paying for someone to go to school. That goes much further than any donation of clothes and food.
We don't give anything away. If someone wants something, they have to work for it. If we pay a person's tuition, they have to be working part-time or come here and mow the grass and help out around the quinta. They respect themselves and their accoplishments much more. (from our experience as teachers, those that receive the tuition for free are more likely to dropout, by this I mean teenagers and adults).
Just like clicking on someone's blog. Nothing is for free. Better to support a local economy than drag have your ---- down from the U.S. for the winter.
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qtla9111
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12/03/09 08:57am |
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RE: Mexico Living
Excellent video. Living here fulltime I pay 86 dollars a month for private full coverage (age 53). I have been thinking about taking up IMSS so that I can have access to low-cost or free tests and preventive medicine.
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qtla9111
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12/02/09 05:05am |
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RE: The Peso is rising
Falling in time for the holidays. We were in San Antonio and the peso at the border was 12.99 to buy a dollar. Lots of Mexicans hitting the malls. Stores here in Monterrey offered rebate of the 15% IVA to keep customers home. The Mexican stock market closed today at 31,750. The peso is at 12.86.
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qtla9111
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12/01/09 04:32pm |
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RE: Christmas Camping..Where will you be when Santa comes?
El Charco del Ingenio Botanical Gardens, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
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qtla9111
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12/01/09 04:01pm |
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