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Juan "Loco"

Mengano - 1-7-2012 at 10:42 AM

This man is an American who says in the video he is in Ensenada four days per month at various locations. They call him "Juan Loco" -- Crazy John. He does a quick eye exam for 20 pesos ($1.50) and gives the people bifocal glasses. He says he is with a church group from Los Angeles. He also says they do the eye exams in Ojos Negros and prisons in Mexicali.

The elderly woman he gives glasses to at around 3:20 in the video says she is 78 years old. "Juan" is saying he gave her bifocals with a 1.25 diopter for far vision and a 3.75 diopter for near vision.

DENNIS - 1-7-2012 at 10:52 AM

This guy's legit. He's on a mission for Gawd. I see him a lot and have even bought reading glasses from him. When he's in town, he comes into Paty's coffee shop early AM.
I've never heard the "loco" thing......... don't know why anyone would call him that and I don't have time to look at the video so I don't know if I'm missing something.

RichBaja - 1-7-2012 at 10:59 AM

Dennis, Are you looking for a roommate? You and me buddy!

DENNIS - 1-7-2012 at 11:01 AM

uhhhhhh.....no.

RichBaja - 1-7-2012 at 11:02 AM

When do I move in?

DENNIS - 1-7-2012 at 11:05 AM

Move in with Woody.

RichBaja - 1-7-2012 at 11:08 AM

I believe Woody is looking for an alternative lifestyle roommate. I am disqualified.

capt. mike - 1-7-2012 at 02:43 PM

i think he works for the crazy guy at catavina who used to manage Elvis......

desertcpl - 1-7-2012 at 03:14 PM

I think I missed some thing here

Dave - 1-7-2012 at 07:15 PM

How does he not get run out of town? I'll bet he doesn't have credentials or even a business license.

DENNIS - 1-7-2012 at 08:31 PM

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Originally posted by Dave
How does he not get run out of town? I'll bet he doesn't have credentials or even a business license.


He's helping a lot of people see better. I suppose that's worth something. I suppose the only reason he charges anything is to keep some from draining his inventory. Charging twenty P's isn't like running a successful buisiness in spite of Hacienda. :saint:

Dave - 1-7-2012 at 09:11 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
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Originally posted by Dave
How does he not get run out of town? I'll bet he doesn't have credentials or even a business license.


He's helping a lot of people see better. I suppose that's worth something. I suppose the only reason he charges anything is to keep some from draining his inventory. Charging twenty P's isn't like running a successful buisiness in spite of Hacienda. :saint:


Yeah, but...

How does he not get run out of town? I'll bet he doesn't have credentials or even a business license.

DENNIS - 1-7-2012 at 10:01 PM

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Originally posted by Dave

Yeah, but...

How does he not get run out of town? I'll bet he doesn't have credentials or even a business license.


He's only one of many. We're overrun with illegals working here without proper documents and it's no secret to anybody. At least this guy is doing something good and I think it's appreciated.
I've always thought the authorities turn a blind eye to these infractions for fear that a crack down on offenders down here would prompt a similar NOB reaction.
Besides....this guy isn't taking anything away from a Mexican worker. He does his thing in prisons and swap meets.....for a little bit of nothing.

woody with a view - 1-7-2012 at 10:11 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
Move in with Woody.


thanks for looking out Dennis....:barf:

DENNIS - 1-7-2012 at 10:16 PM

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Originally posted by woody with a view
thanks for looking out Dennis....:barf:


Thought you might want him to move in just so you could help him move out. :biggrin:

woody with a view - 1-7-2012 at 10:22 PM

think again!:barf: