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SDRonni
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When's the party?
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SDRonni
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I believe that someone here said that things were pretty much "back to normal" at the border. One of the movers bidding on our move says that isn't
the case. Anything new to report here to bolster up either assertion?
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BJSoccer16
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
A gringo moving to TJ in these times?? |
Playas in TJ is a great place to live; I just moved there with my husband and one year old. I will probably stay here a long time. Don't do or sell
drugs, hang out with people who do and stay away from Centro and Norte; use common sense and enjoy.
[Edited on 8-28-2009 by BJSoccer16]
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bajadock
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SDRonni, the party is all weekend at the Pub. Dinner last night was a huge, fresh salad with grilled pork and wine tasting.
It has been several months since I've been red-lighted.
Did get to secondary first-time-evar on northbound visit July 30 for having a photocopy of my lost passport. "You photocopied your passport because
you were planning on losing it?" was the guard's question.
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Bajahowodd
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BJ- I'm a big fan of Mexico. My remark was made in the context of all the negative press, that has certainly put a damper on people's enthusiasm for
going there. Best of luck in your new digs.
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dianaji
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Mood: hungry for knowledge, simplicity, hugs and fish tacos!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
BJ- I'm a big fan of Mexico. My remark was made in the context of all the negative press, that has certainly put a damper on people's enthusiasm for
going there. Best of luck in your new digs. |
thanks for the encouragement...we need it.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by SDRonni
I believe that someone here said that things were pretty much "back to normal" at the border. |
I said that. "Normal" relative to the hysteria that was being whipped up here at the changeing of the guard. I know it's different but, it will
seem most different only to those who continue to transport contraband and not pay proper taxes. Those who don't will not be affected. The red light
has always been there and most everybody has seen it first hand.
I'm not beyond guilt. Two days back, I crossed with 150 bucks worth of goods. Way above the advertised limit of 50. I didn't stop to volunteer
paying taxes and will continue with this method I hope forever. 50 dollars worth of goods would fit in the glove box and if both sides want to
promote commerce, the amount has to change. I think it will soon enough.
The US side will have it's turn to cry the blues. Cars loaded with Christmas gifts wont be parading south through the border as in the past.
Too bad, but, pressure from both sides may bring change. We can only hope.
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MikeLikeBaja
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BJSoccer16
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
A gringo moving to TJ in these times?? |
Playas in TJ is a great place to live; I just moved there with my husband and one year old. I will probably stay here a long time. Don't do or sell
drugs, hang out with people who do and stay away from Centro and Norte; use common sense and enjoy.
[Edited on 8-28-2009 by BJSoccer16] |
Um.......lots of things you have as don't dos. Is it ok to breath and hang out in your back yard?
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comitan
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MikeLikeBaja
There are 1.5 million people living in TJ, that are living their lives as everyone else including NOB. I'm sure they only read about the cartels in
the papers and in the news.
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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Cypress
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From my experience, it's a lot easier getting into Mexico than getting out of Mexico.
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MikeLikeBaja
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| Quote: | Originally posted by comitan
MikeLikeBaja
There are 1.5 million people living in TJ, that are living their lives as everyone else including NOB. I'm sure they only read about the cartels in
the papers and in the news. |
LOL thanks guy. You may want to reread.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by schwlind
I just received an email from a friend who lives in Ensenada regarding the new regulations going south into Mexico with a link to a site which gives
more information... If someone has already posted this information, please forgive the duplication.
Here's the url...
http://www.aduanas.sat.gob.mx/aduana_mexico/2008/pasajeros/1...
Linda |
On the first post on this thread, chicken was mentioned as not being allowed, but on the restricted list on the aduana site, meat is not mentioned. I
checked other sites and only fined mixed messages.
Is there a site that specifically lists food allowed and disallowed? Or did I miss it on that site?
We will hide the spam if necessary.  
Diane
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jdtrotter
We will hide the spam if necessary. |
Put a can on the dash, in plain view, and you'll never see a red light again. These Newbies understand quality.
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nbacc
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We have taken chicken (several) and veggies in our cooler everytime we have gone. We don't want to shop right when we get there so it is dinner for a
night or two. Never had a problem. Nancy
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Bajahowodd
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Maybe I'm just different. But it seems to me that for anyone headed South of Ensenada, the availabilty of just about everything necessary in Ensenada,
what with all the supermarkets, including Costco and Walmart makes kind of an exercise in futility in trying to decide what you can and cannot bring
across the border. I know there have been threads about people jonesing for certain items just not available in Mexico. But, when I wander through
Comercial Mexicano, Soriana's of even Calimax, I just don't see the need to be hauling stuff from Stater Bros down in a cooler.
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Bob and Susan
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99% fat free turkey meat
not available here
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Bajahowodd
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When you say "here", do you mean Mulege, or Baja? I'll bet there's alot one can get in Ensenada or La Paz that you're not going to find in Mulege.
Brings up a question, as you guys are in the hospitality biz. I have encountered Kirkland products such as water and paper products in many out of the
way areas of Baja. Is there some enterprising guy that loads up a truck at Costco and deliveres door to door along Highway 1? Or is it every man for
himself?
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Cypress
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When Bob and Susan speak, Baja bound folks should listen.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Maybe I'm just different. But it seems to me that for anyone headed South of Ensenada, the availabilty of just about everything necessary in Ensenada,
what with all the supermarkets, including Costco and Walmart makes kind of an exercise in futility in trying to decide what you can and cannot bring
across the border. I know there have been threads about people jonesing for certain items just not available in Mexico. But, when I wander through
Comercial Mexicano, Soriana's of even Calimax, I just don't see the need to be hauling stuff from Stater Bros down in a cooler.
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We are quite limited in what is available where we are, so we do take several food items with us. We like to support our local merchants for much of
what we eat, but there are many items just not available.
The owner of one of our better stocked stores in town even asked us if we would bring him a jar of Best Foods Sandwich spread---he loves it and he
said he cannot find it even in Ensenada or in La Paz---now that is something we can definitely live without, but he loves it on his baloney
sandwiches---
When we can, we shop in Ensenada, but during the hot weather, that becomes very difficult as we travel with our two dogs.
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comitan
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Well some may not like this but at a supermalmart, we bought every chub of ground turkey 93/7 all 12 and if they had more I would have bought
them.
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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