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surebought
Junior Nomad
Posts: 84
Registered: 11-30-2009
Location: Ensenada
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I just joined. I have a business in Baja.
Hello Everyone, Someone came in my store the other day and told me about Baja Nomad. It looks like a great forum for keeping up with the ever
changing Baja Landscape. I have owned a Farmacia in the Tourist District of Ensenada for the past 20 years. I think it is a record for an American
successfully doing bisiness in Mexico. And about 7 years ago I finished with Mexican Imigration. I don't know of anyone else who has ever done that
either. The Store is called Medicine Man and it is on the corner of First Street and Castillo. I always like to talk about Baja. David
In a while the smile on my face turned to plaster.
Stick around while the clown who is sick, does the trick of disaster. Neil Young from Mr Soul.
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shari
Select Nomad
Posts: 13049
Registered: 3-10-2006
Location: bahia asuncion, baja sur
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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Hola David and a hearty welcome to Nomadlandia. It's very nice to see you posting here and introducing yourself by name. This is a wonderful site with
lots of information and more important...FUN...dont sweat the small stuff and ignore the nasty kids in the sandbox. We look forward to your
contributions to the board.
Boy...you must be a die hard all right to have had a mexican business for so long...good work.
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Iflyfish
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 3747
Registered: 10-17-2006
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Mucho Gusto! Welcome.
Iflyfish
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BajaGringo
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 3922
Registered: 8-24-2006
Location: La Chorera
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Mood: Let's have a BBQ!
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Welcome David - operating a business and going through the immigration / naturalization process in Mexico is an "interesting" adventure (I know) but
it sure gives us lots of stories to tell...
Welcome to the forum...
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David K
Honored Nomad
Posts: 65287
Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: San Diego County
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Mood: Have Baja Fever
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WELCOME TO NOMAD DAVID!
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noproblemo2
Super Nomad
Posts: 1088
Registered: 4-14-2006
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Welcome David... Good to have you here....
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wilderone
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Hi David - I'm sure you'll become our "go to" guy for the scene in Ensenada.
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Bob H
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Registered: 8-19-2003
Location: San Diego
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Welcome aboard David! My wife and I love to visit Ensenada whenever we can.
Bob H
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ELINVESTIG8R
Select Nomad
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Registered: 11-20-2007
Location: Southern California
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Bienvenido Tocayo!
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DENNIS
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Registered: 9-2-2006
Location: Punta Banda
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If there is anything, most especially gossip, that a person wants to know about Ensenada, David is the man to ask. I've known him for twenty years,
maybe more.
Good to see you here, David.
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alafrontera
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Registered: 11-4-2009
Location: San Diego
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Hi David, that was ME !! (also David). Glad you signed up.
I'm still mulling over your idea  I'll be needing your help if I decide to do
it 
low lattitude attitude
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Bajahowodd
Elite Nomad
Posts: 9274
Registered: 12-15-2008
Location: Disneyland Adjacent and anywhere in Baja
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Welcome aboard, David. Hmmm. A farmacia in the tourist district. Has me wondering. Do you get much business from the cruise ship passengers? Two
reasons that I ask. First is that when it comes to tourism, the cruise passengers appear to be almost all that's left keeping the tourist related
economy going. (sad) Second, I know that the cruise lines have tightened security and wondered if they hassle folks returning to the ship carrying
medications. Just thought you might be the right guy to ask. Thanks.
We are long-time fans of Ensenada. We used to head down 2-3 times a month for the weekend. Have to admit that since the US has slowed things down at
the border, we don't do it quite as often. We'll check your place out next time we're down.
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surebought
Junior Nomad
Posts: 84
Registered: 11-30-2009
Location: Ensenada
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1. We do notice that when the Cruise Ships are in, the sales are a little bit up. I have heard it said that most people do not even get off the Ship
though. And the ones that do - take tours and don't come into town. The gossip among the other Merchants and myself is that Carnival brings a much
lower end customer than Royal Carribbean Lines did. They no longer come to Ensenada and it is a big factor in sales. Of course, I talk the party
line by saying that we don't have different classes of people in the US. This always gets a big laugh out of the other Mexican Merchants. I think
we're surviving much better than Rosarito and Puerto Nuevo. I went to Taxco last month on a buying trip and from the time I got on the Airport Bus in
Ensenada until I returned 6 days later, I did not see even one other American the whole time I was gone. Not on the plane - not anywhere.
2. Customs doesn't seem to care about (Non Controlled Medications), not to be confused with medicines that need prescription in the US, but not in
Mexico. These are generally non controlled Meds. Small quantities of nearly anything get through with no problem. Big quantities of anything draw
suspicion. Have a worry free day all. David
In a while the smile on my face turned to plaster.
Stick around while the clown who is sick, does the trick of disaster. Neil Young from Mr Soul.
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mulegemichael
Super Nomad
Posts: 2310
Registered: 12-24-2007
Location: sequim,wa. and mulege
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Mood: up on step
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welcome david...we usually stay at the corona when driving north or south...will look you up next time we're in town...mike and roz
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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nobaddays
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Posts: 183
Registered: 2-24-2007
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welcome
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Ken Bondy
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Registered: 12-13-2002
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Bienvenidos David!!
carpe diem!
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bajabass
Super Nomad
Posts: 2016
Registered: 10-4-2006
Location: La Paz,BCS
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Mood: Want to fish!!!
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Welcome David. I purchase a couple meds in Ensenada on a regular basis. I'll have to stop by and check your prices. Does being married to a Mexican
citizen make the hassle of running a business any easier for the gringo spouse(me)?
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doradodan
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Posts: 162
Registered: 11-23-2006
Location: San Felipe
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welcome david
\"The time spent off the water, I\'m thinking of ways to get back in\"
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surebought
Junior Nomad
Posts: 84
Registered: 11-30-2009
Location: Ensenada
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Well yes, I do have a Mexican Wife. Early on I was having some problems with imigration and she heard about it and went over there and really stired
the pot. I had to go up to Tijuana and talk to the Regional Delegado to smooth things over. Since I believe that Mexico is basically a matriarchal
society, it does really pay to listen to their intuition when it comes to doing business with the hombres. They can spot a thief a mile away. If a
man has a Mexican wife he would be well advised in my opinion to let her watch his back in all business with the locals. And let her deal with all
the government stuff too. But unfortunately its the man that must cultivate the political connections by being very carefull about hitching his wagon
to the people who count and not to the people who are about to be sacrificed by the system. Since you asked...
In a while the smile on my face turned to plaster.
Stick around while the clown who is sick, does the trick of disaster. Neil Young from Mr Soul.
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bajabass
Super Nomad
Posts: 2016
Registered: 10-4-2006
Location: La Paz,BCS
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Mood: Want to fish!!!
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Thanks David! It is still a little ways off, but my wife is a doctora from Ensenada. We will be moving down full time in the near future, and I have
to find something to do besides fish and drink, or I will go crazy!!
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