I drove up to my store in Ensenada and there were three Oaxacan women selling chiclets in front my place of business. This might anger the
un-enlightened, but for me, I was thrilled. There have not been any indians selling chiclets in front of my store for at least four years. For me
this is a real indicator that this might be a much better year than 09. These people travel all over the country and are really organized and they
have a sixth sence about when its worthwhile, and when its not; they disappear. The fact that they are back made it a good day.noproblemo2 - 1-2-2010 at 03:51 PM
Fingers crossed for all the business' herewilderone - 1-3-2010 at 08:05 AM
Traveling gum salesmen? I don't see how spending all that money on transportation and lodging could ultimately give them enough profit from sales of
gum to make this enterprise worthwhile. Why don't they pick a product that has more net gain and just stay home and sell it? Could you give us your
insight? I had no idea that's how it worked.Pescador - 1-3-2010 at 08:17 AM
I don't pretend to have the insight that surebought has, but have been told that a lot of the people travel in big groups and are a sort of a union.
They handle a whole gamut of things like rice grains in a bottle with your name, braided names on bracelets, souveniers, chicles, etc., and go to
different towns and spread out. I have seen them selling one thing the first day and something entirely different the second day. They normally have
meals in a group area, and report back occasionally to report sales to the leaders. Norteamericanos, always sensitive and caring seem to think they
are helping out a poor person with some small change, and they are in a round about way, but may really be helping a company that pays next to nothing
and love to use Indian women with babies, pregnant women, small children that ought to be in school.
El Paso
zforbes - 1-3-2010 at 12:25 PM
Surebought, I appreciate your signature. One of my all time favorite songs -- it brings back memories of good times in Baja, where my father-in-law
always sang it when he was feeling no pain!DENNIS - 1-3-2010 at 01:33 PM
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Originally posted by surebought
I drove up to my store in Ensenada and there were three Oaxacan women selling chiclets in front my place of business. This might anger the
un-enlightened, but for me, I was thrilled.
I wonder how thrilled you'll be when they show up tomorrow with a few 2x4s and a sack of nails. "Early detection" is all important or someday, people
will be refering to your business as the Farmácia behind the Chicle Puesto.
Arn't these little women called "Marias?"surebought - 1-3-2010 at 04:19 PM
I would rather have the Maria's than the those Night of the Living Dead Mentally Ill alcoholics that lived under the two bridges over the dry river,
robbing the cars at night and pestering the tourists during the day. I had to spread rumors that Chinese Organ thieves were stealing their kidneys to
get them to leave. They are Mexicans not Americans in case anyone is wondering.DENNIS - 1-3-2010 at 04:24 PM
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Originally posted by surebought
I would rather have the Maria's than the those Night of the Living Dead Mentally Ill alcoholics that lived under the two bridges over the dry river,
robbing the cars at night and pestering the tourists during the day. I had to spread rumors that Chinese Organ thieves were stealing their kidneys to
get them to leave. They are Mexicans not Americans in case anyone is wondering.
But, now they have a nice new bridge to live under. Have they returned yet?
Whoever said Mexico ignores their homeless.surebought - 1-3-2010 at 04:37 PM
You right Dennis, but the government is finally getting the message. That area is Federal Zone and those guys do not have a concession. The Profepa
office is right there and they can get their cars stolen just as easy as the tourists can.bajabass - 1-5-2010 at 06:50 PM
I have a picture in my head of a homeless loco alky/druggie getting caught stealing a cop's ride in Mexico:biggrinnly once though
nly once though