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Roberto
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Nena, you've been missing the obvious.
Here's how to solve your problem, and get what you want. Just ride in there nekkid. You'll be amazed at the response. 
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805gregg
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I rented a Jeep in Loreto last Sept. Price doesn't matter. I showed up. They had a FWD Jeep Liberty for me. They asked me where I was going to drive
it, I said (I had my longboard with me) San Juanico. They looked troubled, I was worried there was something mechanically wrong, they said no, it was
in an accident. I replied let me see. I went outside, to the car, the tail light was broken and taped up. I said big deal, get me out of here. The
porter not only helped me carry my camping gear, he helped me put the surf racks on the jeep, and when I came back 6 days later I got the same
treatment. Don't sweat the small stuff, you're on vacation.
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oxxo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Natalie Ann
When I picked up the car, the front driver's side light and turn signal and their plastic casing was broken, car had a bad dent in front same area.
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Nena, on the positive side..........you will blend right in!
Suerte
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fishbuck
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My trip is next Wens. I guess I can expect a beater. As long as the aircon works no problema. I renting and econobox so I'm sure they'll have one.
But I hope it goes smoothly.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Natalie Ann
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Roberto - You're right.... and I was gonna try that. But the plastic seating is soooo uncomfortable against my nekkid burro... motorcycle has nice
cushy leather seat.  
oxxo.... I'd blend in with the locals were it not for that big green National sticker on the car, which shouts - gringa driving! 
fishbuck - You expect the air conditioning to work? Excellent good luck to you!
The air conditioning in mine works best if I open all windows and drive real fast.
And 805gregg - Wish I'd had you and Igor to remind me the lay of the land a few days ago. There's still a part of me wants to slap silly that
smart-***ed kid from yesterday, but I'm gonna let go of that part in a bit during my morning walk.
Again, thank you everyone for your caring and concern.
Have I mentioned how much I've enjoyed riding the bus for 12 years?
Nena
[Edited on 5-16-2008 by Hose A]
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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amir
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... very serendipitous that I chanced upon this thread...
Now I know for sure you need an adjustment.
Check your u2u.
Amir
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Natalie Ann
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| Quote: | Originally posted by amir
... very serendipitous that I chanced upon this thread...
Now I know for sure you need an adjustment.
Check your u2u.
Amir |
Need an adjustment? Who, me 
Yes, thank you Amir - let's try to arrange something for Wednesday.
Meanwhile, you get feeling better yourself.
n
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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Iflyfish
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Amir,
Looks like we all need an adjustment at times down in Mexico! I got mine a while back discussing the issue of different prices for different people. I
guess the trick is to stay loose and not get out of joint! I appreciate Natalie's processing of this.
Iflyfish
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capt. mike
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this is why i ONLY use american express or my business class visa when they won't take AE.
if there is even a hint of bad biz or back sass BS from the vendor i simply tell them to cancel no matter what they say i "owe" and then call the
card's 24/7 cust service line and log in the facts. i NEVER have had to pay in the end.
Natalie - i hope this works out.
i never expect reasonable service in mexico so am never set up for disappointment. and if something by magic does work out - hey it's a bee yoo ti ful
day!
mexico started out being fun because it's a 3rd rate 3rd world place for adventure if you can stomach it. not for the weak of heart or mind.
now it is becoming a "pretender" to joining the rest of the world in class. sorry........not gonna get there yet.
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
\"Remember there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over....\"
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Natalie Ann
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RESOLVED
Well glory be and several Hail Guadalupes! As of 5 p.m. Friday, I have a different car... 2 upgrades to a Jetta and delivered to my door - with
apologies. Took pictures of the many dents dings and scratches, also Alan marked them all clearly on the diagram.
We checked water and oil - there was almost none of either, just like the last car. Poor guy didn't know what to do. I said I'd have oil and water
put in, would bring receipt when I turn in the car. Said they could reimburse me - or I'd wait until home in Berkeley and write my credit card and
National Car Mx to deal with the refund.
So... the impossible has happened. For me, it took venting (here, to my credit card, to National Car Mx) and then letting go of it all. I never get
what I want until I remember to let go of the need.
Also the fact of this Nomad email campaign in my support - must have have a big effect. Comment was made "you sure have a lot of friends around
here". Thanks to all for the assistance.
Now I'm going to rest from a hard day at the beach.
Nice to know I can drive tonight for dinner... already walked a hole right through my sandals.
great big smile
Nena
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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Paulina
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Nice to hear a happy ending. Enjoy the rest of your vacation.
P<*)))><
\"Well behaved women rarely make history.\" Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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lingililingili
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Natalie Ann:
Do you ever wonder where we would be without the internet?
•Life is just one damned thing after another
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Paulina
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hose A
| Quote: | Originally posted by lingililingili
Natalie Ann:
Do you ever wonder where we would be without the internet? |
In the kitchen fixing dinner.  |
O.M.G.
You're kidding. Right?
When we built our house in PB, the architect forgot to build in a space for the fridge, which I pointed out during our walk through. His reply,
"There's a reason women belong in the kitchen."
P<*)))><
\"Well behaved women rarely make history.\" Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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sd
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Nena,
Happy to hear that things improved.
Laura Bryant,
If you are reading this, thank you!
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lingililingili
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hose A
| Quote: | Originally posted by lingililingili
Natalie Ann:
Do you ever wonder where we would be without the internet? |
In the kitchen fixing dinner. |
Hose A
I just finished washing the dinner dishes, took a cake out of the oven, hung up my apron and will check to see if there is anything else I can do for
Mr. BMG. NOT! You did make me smile though!
•Life is just one damned thing after another
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longlegsinlapaz
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Hosed Up A, I'm certain that you'll be receiving an engraved invitation for the next social function held in La Paz. We need to
talk!
Rendezvous with you in the kitchen!
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BMG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hose A
| Quote: | Originally posted by lingililingili
Natalie Ann:
Do you ever wonder where we would be without the internet? |
In the kitchen fixing dinner. |
Thank you very much.
I sure enjoyed my bowl of cold cereal for dinner tonight.
I think the world is run by C- students.
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gringorio
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Glad to hear it Nena - Happy vacation!
Did you see the sliver of moon shining on the Sea? Did you hear the Terns calling overhead? Did you feel the waves and sand wash over your bare
toes? What more ...
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Natalie Ann
Well glory be and several Hail Guadalupes! As of 5 p.m. Friday, I have a different car... 2 upgrades to a Jetta and delivered to my door - with
apologies. Took pictures of the many dents dings and scratches, also Alan marked them all clearly on the diagram.
We checked water and oil - there was almost none of either, just like the last car. Poor guy didn't know what to do. I said I'd have oil and water
put in, would bring receipt when I turn in the car. Said they could reimburse me - or I'd wait until home in Berkeley and write my credit card and
National Car Mx to deal with the refund.
So... the impossible has happened. For me, it took venting (here, to my credit card, to National Car Mx) and then letting go of it all. I never get
what I want until I remember to let go of the need.
Also the fact of this Nomad email campaign in my support - must have have a big effect. Comment was made "you sure have a lot of friends around
here". Thanks to all for the assistance.
Now I'm going to rest from a hard day at the beach.
Nice to know I can drive tonight for dinner... already walked a hole right through my sandals.
great big smile
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longlegsinlapaz
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Serves you
right (pun), for offering me up to the blood suckers...but I'm betting tonight was "self-serve"!! 
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Skipjack Joe
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I'm very happy it worked out for you, Nena. I guess the blunt manner was just for show. They really wanted to please you after all.
What's to be learned from all this? I don't know. I suppose it depends upon why they decided to mend the situation. And that doesn't seem to be clear.
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