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roamingthroughbaja
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If you are thinking about La Paz, think of El Centenario. It is about 15 minutes from the new Salvatierra hospital in La Paz, small town, lots of
beach things to do on the quiet beaches to the north. It could also use a good English speaking doctor with a consult attached to a farmacia.
There is one here, but the doctor who is there most of the time doesn't speak English and it is very, very basic. There are a lot of foreigners who
would be lined up to see your wife. Also, there are some cheap rentals around if you wanted to try it out first. Here is the website for the local
real estate office, just to give you an idea: www.lapaz-centenariohomes.com.
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bajabass
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rtb, pardon my abbr. I type slow, THANKS! My wife worked as a doctor in the clinic attached to a Farmacia Similares in Ensenada, and as a basic MD
for the ISSTECALI hospital as well. Her English is good enough to deal with U.S. insurance companies, doctors, nurses , labs, ect., in her current job
as a case manager for a home health care provider here in Ca. She has said it would be possible for us to start a Dr. Simi type clinic/RX business. If
there is enough demand not being currently met, it might even be profitable. Unlike my business for the last couple years. Now, how about demand for a
english speaking brake, suspension, alignment expert? I know mechanics work cheaply in Baja, but the boat needs gas and Pacifico to operate
properly
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roamingthroughbaja
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There is 1 1/4 (I think) farmacias in El Centenario and I'm sure the population could support another. To me, a proper clinic is really needed, not
just the 40 peso "here's a prescription clinic", but one where someone could actually get a checkup without going to three different doctors.
Re the brake, suspension etc., shop? Who knows? There are lots of backyard mechanics and one brake shop (which from my experience isn't very good)
in Centenario, so that might work out for you. Anyone else in Centenario have a comment on this?
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bajabass
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This is starting to sound even better rtb! Any gringos in La Paz or El Centenario need a good, honest mechanic? Sounds like you need a doctor. I'll
pack my tools!
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fishbuck
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Did you like the lotes website I sent you?
"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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bajabass
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Funny you ask Fishbuck. I have known about the cove development for close to 2 years now. George is a customer at my business here in Orange. When he
is in the states, he stays at a very nice RV park here in Orange with his motorhome. He beats the hell out of his Subaru down there. Nice lots for
sure. Like the idea of good water pressure and a real sewage system. My wife really wants a bigger town though. It would be ideal for me, but she will
be the one having to work. Not Me!!
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fishbuck
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabass
Funny you ask Fishbuck. I have known about the cove development for close to 2 years now. George is a customer at my business here in Orange. When he
is in the states, he stays at a very nice RV park here in Orange with his motorhome. He beats the hell out of his Subaru down there. Nice lots for
sure. Like the idea of good water pressure and a real sewage system. My wife really wants a bigger town though. It would be ideal for me, but she will
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Just a couple of miles to S. Rosalia. Should be plenty of work for a Doctora there.
Yeah, I like the lots too. Might need one to go along with Campo Fishbuck in SanQ.
"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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bajabass
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Yeh Mike, it would be ideal, but she wants a bigger town with a teaching medical university. On the bright side, short drive north or south to S.B. or
Cabo!!
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comitan
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El Centenario does have an English speaking doctor that mostly specializes in diabetic's.
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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k-rico
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| Quote: | Originally posted by soulpatch
I wonder how that would work? Everything I've read says ixnay on the worknay if it would take away work a Mexican can do...
maybe since you are married to a Mexican national that could work for you.....
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabass
This is starting to sound even better rtb! Any gringos in La Paz or El Centenario need a good, honest mechanic? Sounds like you need a doctor. I'll
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With the correct visa an American can work in Mexico and being married to a Mexican, and owning property in Mexico, will make getting the right visa
alot easier.
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fishbuck
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| Quote: | Originally posted by soulpatch
Good to hear k-rico.
Very cool. Then I better get to work on my NABCEP training to become a photovoltaic designer and installer.....I want a little something to do when I
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I recommend Bartender school and then go to Mulege.
"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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bajabass
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Thanks K-Rico, that is how my wife understands it as well. We were married in both the U.S.A. and Mexico. I have certain rights, married to a citizen,
and living in Mexico. Unless I become a citizen, we can hold property together, though not me solely. I also believe Mexico is a "community property'
country. So, what she owns, I own, and I could work at a business we own together. Maybe the reverse of Shari and Juan! She doctors, and I
occaisionally get paid to FISH The idea is for me not to really work for
at least a couple years, or maybe build a house in between fishing trips. I'm a tired puppy,ready for a looong nap!
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bajabass
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Hey Fishbuck, don't think the idea of a little cantina as a retirement diversion has not crossed my mind! Mixing maggies is a lot more fun than fixing
Fords! Fish till noon, and tend bar till 8!
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wessongroup
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Bajabass, not sure how you could work it out, maybe payment in chickens and tamales.. which isn't bad either.. but just a thought..
Remember a number that stopped me in my tracks.. it was related to that terrible bus crash where so many folks got killed just a month or so back on
the road over to Mexicali .. brake failure..
But, the thing that struck me more than anything else was the statement for the head of the Department of Transportation who said the 80% of ALL
accidents in Mexico could be prevented with proper maintenance of vehicles.. not sure how one would be able to "work it out" but would appear to be a
real "need" here for repair..
Again, not sure how one would work it all out.. but where there is a need, there is opportunity.. and I think you said you have tools.. some folks
work the old fashion way, no money, just barter.. I fix your brakes you fix my roof.. just maybe.. think if all here put their collective minds to it,
just about anything is possible...
I don't have too much to do, I will keep thinking and looking.. if that is ok.. don't think it's charity, rather just help a neighbor out...
Good luck, sure it will go just fine...
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bajabass
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Trading labor or goods is an option for sure! I think most work would come from gringos, but who knows for sure. The tools are not a problem, after 30
years of wrenching on cars and trucks, I have a 4500 sqft shop with 5 hoists and equipment up the kazoo! The hard part would be importation I
think.$$$ I see many cars from bodyshops for alignment after collisions. I don't have numbers, but after all my years in this business, I have noticed
that a fair number of cars have bald tires, poor brakes, or steering and/or suspension problems! Even more so a few weeks after significant rain. Take
care of your vehicles Nomads, it saves money, and lives!!!
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wessongroup
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Have to agree, front end work would keep you busy alone... the pot hole do a number on aliment and I watch my tire constantly for those tell tale
signs of uneven wear.. have been lucky so far, they are still looking ok, after four months on the old road and some "pothole" which is an under
statement.. there were two that the wife named, the "Gaviota Pits" both in the right lanes, south bound.. they had to be almost 2 feet deep and deep
enough to put a dent in your rim if not careful.. we watched a car ahead of us hit it square, the driver and passenger both hit their heads on the
roof of their car.. this last week, the wife drove up to Rosarito, on the way back we saw someone and put "dirt" into the first pit.. the second was
still working..
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bajabass
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I like the way you think sir! That is the main idea. Work for me would
only be out of boredom, or needing the cash.
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