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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
Petate
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OK....now I know what you're talking about.
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CortezBlue
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I would think, since they are dead, that it wouldn't matter, but then again it is Mexico and the USA.
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CortezBlue
I would think, since they are dead, that it wouldn't matter, but then again it is Mexico and the USA. |
Plenty of dead firewood has come into San Diego along with it the Gold Spotted Oak Boarer. This little guy is destroying all the oak trees in San
Diego. There is a reason why items are banned for entry.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110902151649.ht...
[Edited on 12-20-2012 by Bajaboy]
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Udo
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Would you give me directions to your place, Mulegena?
I'll drop by next week and pick some up.
I need two of them to be 44"X65" with palm fronds hanging over the left, right and lower edges.
The third one I need is 65"wide by 50" long (two parts of 25") and is to be used as a roof top. Palm fronds hanging on the 65" edges.
The outdoor kitchen is 65 degrees pitch roof, with a raised shorter roof (25" each side that then slope down) this part is used as a vent to let out
any smoke.
BTW...
I think the best idea was to actually declare them and say that they are part of our camping set-up.
Mil gracias for the idea!
| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
Yes, Shari's right-on. They're part of your camping gear, and you'll find no better windbreak.
Petate is made from cariso, a water-loving plant from the bamboo family. It grows along the river up in La Purisima and is prized for its strength and
flexibility. Its woven into flat sheets, usually 6x10' or finer ones in 4x8'.
My husbands's family proudly makes 'em, and they are absolutely beautiful. They are really strict in planning their work by the phase of the moon.
They will harvest the cane only in the dark of the moon to reduce the possibility of infestation by insects which ensures a better-quality product.
To use them in your home be sure to put a light varnish on them: exterior use, straight from the can; for interior use, dilute the varnish/thinner
75/25. To cover the raw edges where they come together use the petate "weave" placed flat over the edges and secured with Liquid Nails and/or staples
for a beautiful finish.
I imagine that you could get a bill of sale from your supplier you could whip out at the border if they decided to go through your stuff.
It was I who got busted to secondary for bringing in shells. I think the guy said 1-2 kilos was ok but any more than that I'd have to go to Otay Mesa
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Udo
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Mulegena
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u2u me if you'd like to drop by if you're in town, Mulege.
You can see what we've done with 'em and share your ideas.
Udo, please follow-up on this thread re: importing them.
I'm really curious.
From reading the US import rules on-line I can see no restrictions, butbutbut...
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Marc
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I don't bring anything back i never declare anything. I learned thehard way. At Tecate if you are in a pickup you go to secondary no matter what. The
agents there are for the most part ass***les.
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Marc
I don't bring anything back i never declare anything. I learned thehard way. At Tecate if you are in a pickup you go to secondary no matter what. The
agents there are for the most part ass***les. |
Marc,
Do you have Bob Marley decals on your truck? 
I have never been to secondary in my truck at Tecate. I declare a few items like liquor or tee shirts thinking after a week or more the likelyhood
that I would have something is pretty high. Maybe thats the key?
Ken
[Edited on 12-20-2012 by tripledigitken]
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The secret
To where ever you cross is to make a list............we have been doing this for about 12 years and have never had a problem............
2 "T" shirts
1 hat
1 bottle vanilla
2 bottles olive oil
1 bottle tequila
Ect
Ect
Ect..............
When they ask you what you are bringing back, just start reading the list........ 
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
To where ever you cross is to make a list............we have been doing this for about 12 years and have never had a problem............
2 "T" shirts
1 hat
1 bottle vanilla
2 bottles olive oil
1 bottle tequila
Ect
Ect
Ect..............
When they ask you what you are bringing back, just start reading the list........ |
That's it!!!
(what brand of vanilla do you get and where?)
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bajaguy
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Usually the quickest and easiest place is Smart & Final here in Ensenada, and I just grab whatever is available......usually Molina - I think the
quart size big bottle.
We use it as bribes for our more talented baking/cooking friends and relatives in the US although I use it mainly in the summer for my homemade
vanilla ice cream.
PS: I try to find the plastic bottles to avoid glass breakage.
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Marc
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
| Quote: | Originally posted by Marc
I don't bring anything back i never declare anything. I learned thehard way. At Tecate if you are in a pickup you go to secondary no matter what. The
agents there are for the most part ass***les. |
Marc,
Do you have Bob Marley decals on your truck?
I have never been to secondary in my truck at Tecate. I declare a few items like liquor or tee shirts thinking after a week or more the likelyhood
that I would have something is pretty high. Maybe thats the key?
Ken
[Edited on 12-20-2012 by tripledigitken] |
Jeesh, never thought of it. Maybe I should take his thing off.
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Marc, you hippy!!!
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
IF they ask...just tell them they are part of your camping setup...like a windbreak...i dont think you will have a problem...you can get beautiful
ones woven to the size you want from Mulegena's husbands family. |
Hi Shari........ Hey....we need fotos of these things. What am I missing here? |
Here you go:
Every time you come thru my front door you walk on one, except the edges on mine are bound with leather.
Bob Durrell
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