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dianaji
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Where to place my home
My mobile home (double wide) will be delivered this coming week. i
would like to have it placed where it would get the best exposure for
solar/sun/breeze, etc. Anyone have some knowledge in this area?
thanks, diana
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rpleger
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Where are you?
Richard on the Hill
*ABROAD*, adj. At war with savages and idiots. To be a Frenchman abroad is to
be miserable; to be an American abroad is to make others miserable.
-- Ambrose Bierce, _The Enlarged Devil\'s Dictionary_
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comitan
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900 miles south of where you think you want it.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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dianaji
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la mision, high on a hill, but cannot see the ocean, unless i have a deck built on stilts.
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Diver
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You sure seem to have a lot of questions for being about to move to Baja.
Have you ever thought that maybe your cart is way in front of your horse ?? 
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oldlady
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Be that as it may, diver, her cart is on it's way. Any help some of you guys who know an awful lot about this kind of thing could give a damsel in
distress would probably be greatly appreciated.
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Russ
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Diana, You can adjust your solar array to work. Think what you'll be looking at once it's set up. The view, even if it's not water front is really all
important and then think where the winter and summer winds come from. I've tried to set my place up so that the winter cold wind is blocked and you
can still enjoy being outside. Even if it's a back patio you'll want to BBQ or suck up some sun without the cold wind. Also consider what you might
like as far as landscaping. Maybe post some pictures of your lot and different views you could take advantage of. You really need more time to think
this through. Camp out a couple of days on the lot and get a feel for what is important to you. Listen to advise but don't let it confuse what your
heart tells you. Think back to when you first bought the lot and what were the most notable memories and got from there. First impressions are really
important. Good luck!
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bajagrouper
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I would make sure that the roof of my dwelling faced South so if I wanted to install solar panels they would be facing the correct direction for best
results...just curious, why La Mission????
I hear the whales song
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Lorin
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Just curious, where is la mision??
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Lorin
Just curious, where is la mision?? |
about midway between rosarito and ensenada. if you look closely whilst traveling at light speed on the toll road you will see the water tower on the
hill off to the right, or left. way back when, i ditched point loma high school and took my honey down for the day and we climbed up that old tower.
spent most of the day up there in the clouds....yesca, mostly. but we had a great time. jackie m. might tell it differently, but i doubt it! 
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dianaji
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why la mision? because that is where i found a great lot at a great price! i knew of no other... i was led there and i followed.
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dianaji
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| Quote: | Originally posted by oldlady
Be that as it may, diver, her cart is on it's way. Any help some of you guys who know an awful lot about this kind of thing could give a damsel in
distress would probably be greatly appreciated. |
thank u dear oldlady,
i feel your support. and that is what i need at this time. i know not a soul anywhere near here. the people in this group are the only ones that by
some divine intervention that i found quite by accident (and thee are no accidents). and yes, everyone that has helped me is "greatly appreciated."
this is quite a journey!
diana
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805gregg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Diver
You sure seem to have a lot of questions for being about to move to Baja.
Have you ever thought that maybe your cart is way in front of your horse ??
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And the carts not full either.
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Bajalover
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Dianaji, congratulations. I've only dreamed of owning property in Baja....shall one day.
Solar - there are many variables to look at: Wattage needed, tied into the grid or not, inverter sizes, and "how much money you expect to put into
this". Solar can be expensive.
1- Solar array needs to be facing south
2- array size depends on what you plan on running or is it just used to reduce your electrical bill
Once you've decided grid tie in or not then you'll have a better idea as to what you'll need. To start with take a look at this web site and go from
there.
www.thesunworks.com/id6.htm
Since you're on a hill "where it's windy", you might like to look at a small wind generator as another option. They run anywhere from us900 to 2700.
For 2700 you can get a vertical soundless generator that pumps out 1.5kw. Take a look at
http://www.pacwind.net/#sea
This site is good info.
Well this is enough to get the gray matter churning and once you've got more direction on what you'd like to do, I'm certain there's plenty of nomads
who would help design a system and help install it. Shall be watching out for you ideas and thoughts.
Good luck-Rudi
Sometimes you really do question; why you are and where you are.
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dianaji
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Thank u so much for that info, rudy!
i will keep your post in my "coming to mexico" file.
if u are looking for a good lot for a great price, let me know and i can perhaps help u out. i believe in "paying it forward."
i have been dreaming of owning property for mannnny years also...it's wonderful having dreams come true.
diana
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David K
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Do you already have your FM-3 visa or are you a Mexican citizen? You are a brave lady to just pick a place in another country without spending any
time there in advance to see how things work.
Thank you for sharing your new 'adventure' here on Nomad! There are many who would like to be as brave as you and will benefit from your shared
experinces.
Keri (here on Nomad) runs the Pyramid Resort, there in La Mision. Every year (usually May) she has a big event for all us Nomads and other Baja lovers
to meet authors of Baja books... I have been at every one of them... Photos in my web site.
You may be able to write a book about moving to Baja, after you are settled in and it all works for you!
Thanks again... and keep us posted on every detail!!
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dianaji
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Do you already have your FM-3 visa or are you a Mexican citizen? You are a brave lady to just pick a place in another country without spending any
time there in advance to see how things work.
Thank you for sharing your new 'adventure' here on Nomad! There are many who would like to be as brave as you and will benefit from your shared
experinces.
Keri (here on Nomad) runs the Pyramid Resort, there in La Mision. Every year (usually May) she has a big event for all us Nomads and other Baja lovers
to meet authors of Baja books... I have been at every one of them... Photos in my web site.
You may be able to write a book about moving to Baja, after you are settled in and it all works for you!
Thanks again... and keep us posted on every detail!! |
no, i do not have any of that. i am an american and have been a city girl all of my life and for the past 4 years wanted to live a quiet, simpler
life.
yes, i have been told that i am the bravest person ever. i had to learn that since birth...so, it's a gift and has taught me resourcefulness.
without taking risks, one could stay stuck in life and I DO NOT! i was planning to move to costa rica and it became so impossible. i have been to
rosarito beach many times when i was in business on buying trips, and for many years wanted to 'come on down.' also, to add to this, after raising a
family in miami, 25 years later, i got on a plane with 7 suitcases, not knowing a soul and moved to san francisco, then 3 years later to san diego.
this is part of the story of my life.
i am extremely adventurous and love newness. since i love to share...my middle name... one day i do, in fact, want to write a book and this will be
an exciting chapter. so, here is a part of the book...
lori has been very supportive in this group and i cannot wait to meet her and want to come to her next event, and perhaps i will meet u. i hate that
i have to wait until may!
thank u for caring and for your interest.
diana
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David K
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De nada...
For your own security, please get an FM-3, ASAP... because you are illegal without it. Your property is also not legal to leave in Mexico if you only
have the FM-T tourist card/ visa... Tourist only visit Mexico on a vacation... You are going to be a resident and will need to have the correct visa.
Best of luck! Keep posting!!
[Edited on 8-17-2008 by David K]
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dianaji
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FM-3
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
De nada...
For your own security, please get an FM-3, ASAP... because you are illegal without it. Your property is also not legal to leave in Mexico if you only
have the FM-T tourist card/ visa... Tourist only visit Mexico on a vacation... You are going to be a resident and will need to have the correct visa.
Best of luck! Keep posting!!
[Edited on 8-17-2008 by David K] |
OK, next question...yeah, i'm sure keeping u'all busy, huh?
where do i get an FM3? what does it entail/cost, etc.?
i feel like i'm in a fish bowl and everyone can see how green i am and how little i know.
my mobile home is going to be arriving perhaps on wednesday*sigh*
thanks, diana
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gnukid
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Diana
On Baja Nomad go the upper corner of the screen and click Search, a window will open and there type in the word FM3 in the search keyword box.
You will find lots of wonderful info.
You can also go to a site like yahoo.com and google.com and type in mexico fm3 and look for government related sites with info.
Then if you have a specific problem or question someone can help.
The same advice goes as always, yes you should get a FM3 but it is totally reasonable that it might take a while and as long as you are in process and
have a legal FM-T visa (180 days) prior to your application while in Mexico it can take as long as it takes. No worries. Just get the form to begin
and use that as a starting position. Legally it serves as your proof you are in process of doing it. In Mexico they say, first you have to pretend to
do something, then with permission you can do it. Pretend has a different meaning though it means getting started.
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