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Carolyn Richardson
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Kat, thank you for the gift! Where has the year gone!!?? Here it is the Christmas season already! At home in Grass Valley at the moment, and where the fall colors are lovely, its Cold out, and I'm missing the warmth and sun of Baja. Soon, hopefully,…
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Thanks Warrne for the feedback. Apprecaited! Hopefully I'll bet my SENTRI pass first try early Nov! So if I understand correctly, the sentri gate is up and running at main border crossing at Calexcio, but not up and running yet at the east gate---?…
P.S--Ultimately, is having the SENTRI pass worth having? I guess thats my primary question--does it actually move things along getting through the border lines?
Thanks Warren for the Info. I didn't know about the phone bill info needed. I assume to show residency. I have already my the interview appt at Calexico for early Nov, so Hopefully it goes smoothly!
On the advice of a friend who lives full time in Baja, I'm applying for the SENTRI pass through the Calexico office---anyone's comments on how effective this will be, or any problems I should be aware of, are appreciated. Thanks! (San Felipe group,…
Now that I'm retired, I'm able to spend more time in San Felipe, and am looking forward to this 'season' as activities gear up. Looking forward to the Shrimp Festival in November! Please see my profile (San Felipe group) for further info about me. L…
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- Do you live in the Mexico, the US or Canada
- In US, spending some winter months in San Felipe
- What city and state
- San Felipe/El Dorado Ranch--in US, Grass Valley, CA
- Tell us about yourself, type of business, last employment
- I fell in love with the San Felipe area when a friend suggested I come just to see how I liked it. I loved it! Always thought of myself as a mountain and water person, never a desert person--but San Felipe has them all, the tranquil beauty of the mountains, turquoise water, fascinating desert--and the people are great. That was in 2002. I found it hard to leave when the time came. Ten months later, I came back, and purchased a lot in the solar section of the El Dorado Ranch development. Haven't regretted the decision one bit. Each year I develop my lot a little more. Haven't been able to build yet, but when I can I will. Meanwhile, I have a liveable trailer on the lot, and now that I'm full time retired, I plan on snowbirding much of the winter months to San Felipe.
I'm a retired legal secretary, loved my job at the time, but love retirement even more. Retired June 2008. A widow now for 14 years---I was 48 when my husband died--I've learned to do many things on my own out of necessity, not necessarily because I prefer it. My husband first suggested the idea of retiring to Mexico, but at the time it just seemed a long way off.
My passion has become traveling in all its forms--RVing, short trips to the coast, and foreign travel. I've been lucky to have had the opportuhity to visit 15 countries thus far and of course many more on "the list" to explore as I can. I learned the concept of Carpe Diem from my husband--seize the day, do it now. And I've embraced that philosophy whole heartily. Swam with the dolphins in Moorea, snorkeled in Bora Bora and the Great Barrier Reef, rode an elephant in Bali, kissed the Blarney Stone, love Turkey with all its history, etc. As various blogs within My Space-Mexico indicate, it takes an independant type (man or woman) to leave the comfort zone of the States and venture out on her own, but I have embraced it. My preference is to share these new experiences with someone special, but until that guy comes along, if he does, I'll continue 'doing my own thing" and enjoying every moment of it.
I'm looking forward to making new friendships in my second home, Mexico, refreshing my weak high school Spanish with lessons, and exploring more areas of Mexico. Any suggestions are welcome!
- How did you hear about Mexico-My Space?
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 7:15pm on December 2, 2009,
Wayne Cobb said…
- Thanks Caroline. I came to San Felipe permanently 17-18 years ago. I had been visiting San Felipe for many years and wanted to get away from the "big city". During the 70's and early 80's I owned an airplane and travelled throughout Baja California quite extensively. I actually worked for El Dorado from 2002 until 2004. Like you I have travelled a lot and spent time in Bora Bora (including Moto Tapu) and Moorea and Papeete. elipe.I'm sure we will eventally meet in San F
- At 10:56pm on December 01, 2009, Kat Hammontre gave Carolyn Richardson a gift…
- From the Gift Store
- At 10:54pm on December 1, 2009,
Kat Hammontre said…
- I just read your profile and you should consider writing more, as I thoroughly enjoyed your profile whatchamacall it!! Kat
- At 11:33am on November 20, 2009,
Carol Billups said…
- ¡Feliz Cumpleaños! from Cabo San Lucas! Hope you have a great day. Enjoyed reading about your very fascinating life!
- At 10:17am on October 24, 2009,
Rob Cromwell said…
- Happy to hear from you Carolyn - welcome to Baja - Rob
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Not for kids. This is not typical Santa stuff!
Last Saturday was my birthday and my friend and I set out on an adventure. No, I won’t tell you where, because it’s supposed to be the new last undiscovered paradise. And if I blog it, it won’t be undiscovered anymore and I won’t be able to afford m…
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Thanks for posting, and you're absolutely right about Ceneval (the exam discussed in the original blog) needing to take us into consideration and also about the lack of training. I wish we had a mandatory exam, which would go something like this...Q…
Excellent article Carol. A couple of comments.. About licensingYES state licensing is the only way to go A while back a licensing law for B.C.S. was drafted and translated. ( Paid for by the two AMPI Sections.) It went to the state government and di…
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