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[*] posted on 5-13-2011 at 08:28 AM


In Europe, they don't refer much to "migrant labor;" instead, they are "guest workers." Something in that same spirit might work, though at this hour of the day, I can't think what it might be.



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[*] posted on 5-13-2011 at 08:43 AM


Wellll...let's see now...hmm....OK, howsa about this?
Estados Unidos is, as we all know, EU. EU sounds just like "Hey, You." Maybe we could be called the "Hey, Yous."


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[*] posted on 5-13-2011 at 10:04 AM


Well i was at a loss for words as well, consider the community we are talking about is made up of americans, europeans, canadians, and even some asians and southamericans.



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[*] posted on 5-13-2011 at 10:54 AM


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or maybe "expat".


Yeah...that's it, Expat. There were no foreigners in Rick's Café in Casablanca. Only expats.

If you're going to be Pigeon-Holed, have them put some Joie De Vivre into it. How could anyone be content being just a common foreigner?
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[*] posted on 5-13-2011 at 11:05 AM


I always thought extraneros were people from mainland mexico?
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[*] posted on 7-2-2011 at 10:15 AM


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Having only been here for a few months, the first and only thing that comes to mind is street signs! I have most of the main streets figured out, but chase my own burro in circles looking for places on the smaller streets.







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[*] posted on 7-2-2011 at 10:41 AM


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Mayor Ponce has agreed to do a meeting with the foreign community in La Paz municipality. We have to figure out the dates (20 to 30 days from now aprox), and the place and time. She wants to know how she can improve communication betwen the local goverment and the foreign community, plus she will give you all the details of the new english speaking office that will specifically deal with advising and helping foreigners that live in La Paz to deal with getting permits, paying for services and taxes, and dealing with problems.
JESSE, do you know whether or not there's still a plan in the works for a public meeting....or did we all scare her off with some of the more weighty issues raised? :(:lol:
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[*] posted on 7-2-2011 at 11:02 AM


An issue that's not brought up yet, if I am correct, is the city's attitude towards dogs. Hotels claim it is a municipal ruling that does not allow dogs in their hotels. The malacon, which is the nicest part of La Paz to walk your pet is off limits for dogs.
a friendlier attitude towards dogs would be much appreciated by many expats. And most North American dog-owners don't mind cleaning up after their pet, so let them have fun and come back time after time.




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[*] posted on 7-2-2011 at 11:18 AM


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Mayor Ponce has agreed to do a meeting with the foreign community in La Paz municipality. We have to figure out the dates (20 to 30 days from now aprox), and the place and time. She wants to know how she can improve communication betwen the local goverment and the foreign community, plus she will give you all the details of the new english speaking office that will specifically deal with advising and helping foreigners that live in La Paz to deal with getting permits, paying for services and taxes, and dealing with problems.
JESSE, do you know whether or not there's still a plan in the works for a public meeting....or did we all scare her off with some of the more weighty issues raised? :(:lol:


I didn't get much interest from the ex pat community, so i didn't go ahead with making the meeting a reality.




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[*] posted on 7-2-2011 at 02:39 PM


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In Europe, they don't refer much to "migrant labor;" instead, they are "guest workers." Something in that same spirit might work, though at this hour of the day, I can't think what it might be.



Well then-- how about guest residents? It is a bit of an oxymarooon, but that works because so many of us are somewhat marooonic, no?
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[*] posted on 7-3-2011 at 12:21 PM


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Well then-- how about guest residents? It is a bit of an oxymarooon, but that works because so many of us are somewhat marooonic, no?


I thought that trait was reserved for Loreto.
Loreto Bay comes to mind.:biggrin::biggrin:




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[*] posted on 7-3-2011 at 02:17 PM


Jesse, maybe you should ask people to give their names if they are interested and then start a numbered list to see how many folks really want to go. This was such a nice gesture on the new mayor's part and there are some very important issues to be handled ....what do you think ?




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[*] posted on 7-3-2011 at 02:32 PM


It appears that apathy runs high in the foreign, expat, guest resident community....with regard to municiple government involvement.



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[*] posted on 7-3-2011 at 05:31 PM


I don't believe it's apathy as much as everyone in the foreign community has been repeatedly warned off against any involvement in/commentary towards local politics to the point where even when asked specifically for our input, the stigma of dis-involvement remains for many.

Secondly & possibly more to the point, there's a relatively small number of La Paz area residents who frequent Baja Nomad. It's likely that a better response would be forthcoming if JESSE were to post this information on a La Paz specific site, such as the La Paz Gringos Yahoo Group:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lapazgringos/ or

http://www.clubcruceros.org/Links.html or

http://www.rozinlapaz.com/rozinlapaz/Home.html
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[*] posted on 7-3-2011 at 06:37 PM


I just noticed that the 30 days are up....what a shame... had I known about the other sites, i myself wuld have put the notice up in those places..

othis was a unique opportunity and I think it should be pursued but only if enough people participate .... and if you want to try once more JESSE, i will communicate with the other la paz sites even tho we don't even live close to la paz !!





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[*] posted on 7-4-2011 at 08:29 AM


Apologies if this is redundant or simply too late . . . but recently I've heard (and share) complaints about the density of the foot, bicycle, skate board and automobile traffic on the Malecon, both on the street and on the banquette, particularly in the evening hours when families are out for a social stroll.

The velocity of the bicycles and skateboards illegally operated on the banquette is both unnerving and potentially dangerous. As a Class C cyclist, I'm not down on bicycles at all. But they do not belong on the banquette during evening hours when the young, old and infirm should be able to enjoy a stroll without fear of wearing tire tracks up their middle.

Perhaps it's time to mall all of the Malecon, say between the hours of 7 and 11 and between Hidalgo and Bravo. Getting automobiles, bikes and skateboards off the Malecon would restore some of its lost charm and be beneficial from a public safety standpoint.

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[*] posted on 7-4-2011 at 09:18 AM


Have been to La Paz and enjoyed staying at the Marina Hotel and either driving or catching a cab back into La Paz Malecon for enjoying the evening. We liked eating out by the Malecon Marina and even back at the Marina Hotel outside sitting areas.
I had to pass through the traffic stops but it seemed to me that they we looking for those that had been drinking and vehicles not properly licensed or tourista windowshield tag on them. I had no problems with the police nor did they even try to get money from me. Not saying it does not happen, as when driving down to Puerto Vallarte through Hermosillo the cops tried that B.S. of pulling me over for the "bite" but they got nada!! Wasn't doing anything wrong and had cars zooming by me and they tried to say I was speeding, yea right!! My wife told the cop in Spanish that his radar had to be on the other cars speeding by us and we know he saw them doing just that without even trying to stop them. End result was no ticket and on my way after 20 minutes. So, La Paz police were not a problem and even used them for directions to some business we wanted to go to in the downtown area and found them to be very helpful.
Great dinning experiences in La Paz and very friendly people even those from the USA,LOL. Had some great help from a local woman working at the Marina Hotel when our jeep had problems to which her dad helped us with the mechanic. Helped in turning a bad situation into a good experience. Take Care & Travel Safe--- "No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN" bajafun777




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[*] posted on 7-5-2011 at 08:19 AM
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That's cool, Jesse, thanks a lot! I'll look forward to meeting her.


Me too!

My 2 cents... some bloody street signs and graffiti removal squad.
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