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A Space for your favorite Mexican Food Recipes. Add them in the comment box.
Since it is fall and pears are in season I have a very easy and different dessert for you. It goes great with Mexican food!
Peras con Piloncillo y Tequila
2 1/2 cups water
1 Tablespoon very fine strips lime peel
1 stick cinnamon
1 cone (5-6 oz.) p...
The Gathering Place for American & Canadian Expatriates living in Guadalajara. This should develop into one of our largest Groups.
There's a lot of talk about Health Care reform in the US & lower Medical costs in Mexico. We would like to hear from our Members on their experiences with Medical Care in Mexico. Recommend Doctors, Clinics & Hospitals if you wish.
Excellent news. Thanks for the update Doug. I'm hoping the Mexican government pulls out all stops and promotes tourist in the US and Canada to come to Mexico. A return of tourism to previous times will do much to pull much of the Mexican economy o...
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Profile Information
- Do you live in the Mexico, the US or Canada
- USA for now
- What city and state
- Tucson, AZ on the Desert but it's a Dry Heat!
- If in Mexico, how long have you resided there?
- I lived in Ensenada for 7 years
- Tell us about yourself, type of business, last employment
- This is the Press Release for my book, "Baja Diaries-Chronicles of a Paradise Lost." It gives a lot of information about me and I approve this message:
Author Shares Chronicles of a Paradise Lost in “Baja Diaries”
Memoir Follows Black Couple through Seven Difficult, Eye-Opening Years
TUCSON, Ariz. – It may read like a novel, but Baja Diaries – Chronicles of a Paradise Lost (published by AuthorHouse), the new book by George E. Puckett, is anything but fiction. The fascinating memoir recounts, in striking detail, the eye-opening and heartbreaking experiences of George and his wife, Tina, an African American couple from Tuscon, Ariz., over a seven-year span in their lives. Kent Anderson, Ph.D., writes in the book’s foreword:
In 1994, [George and Tina Puckett] embarked on a great adventure, leaving behind the United States of America, many friends and family, to settle in a beautiful enclave near the Pacific Ocean in the Mexican city of Ensenada in Baja California. The episodic nature of Baja Diaries reveals the high accomplishments of the Pucketts, their dashed hopes, and, ultimately, tragedy.
George and Tina Puckett were simply looking for somewhere to vacation one year when a friend recommended Ensenada, Mexico. The couple had no idea at the time that the beautiful beachfront community would be their home for the next seven years, and that the illusionary paradise would play host to some of the most challenging times in their lives. They had no idea that amidst the good memories they would make and the good people they would meet, there would be just as many bad experiences and encounters with “unsavory” characters.
While their time in “paradise” allowed them to expand their horizons, develop new friendships and experience a strange and scenic land from a perspective few will ever know, the Pucketts would eventually become overwhelmed by “systematic Mexican skullduggery in the form of dubious real estate dealings” and shady practices on behalf of law enforcement. Frequent instances of death and religious infighting among their fellow Americans would begin to conquer their pioneering spirits, and just as their struggles were coming to a climax, they would be stricken once more by incredible tragedy.
In Baja Diaries – Chronicles of a Paradise Lost, George offers his thoughts on these experiences as a “catharsis” for “trying to come to grips with 7 years of his life,” and as a way to share the truth with other Americans considering a retirement in Mexico.
Author George E. Puckett attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he was active in the Civil Rights movement. He later attended LeMoyne College in Memphis before joining the U.S. Air Force. After he was honorably discharged, George attended San Jose State University, where he graduated with honors in 1972. He later attended graduate school at the University of California at Berkeley. He is the father of three, including a daughter, Alysia Marie, and two sons, Edward and Everett, both of whom are paralyzed. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Baja Diaries will fund Everett’s visit to Project Walk in an attempt to get him on his feet and walking again.
- Do you have any websites for your business or websites you wouldlike to refer someone to?
- http://www.bajadiaries.com
- Website Address?
- http://twitter.com/epgeorge
- How did you hear about Mexico-My Space?
- It was my dream and I developed it for my friends. Now I have many friends all over Mexico.
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Active Assisted Living by Linda Neil
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Linda Neil - settlement-co.com
October, 2009
"Many are coming to recognize that Mexico with
its lower cost of living, culture and tradition for caring,
with outstanding medical services, may be the new place
for Americans and Canadians looking for retirement."… Continue
Linda Neil - settlement-co.com
October, 2009
"Many are coming to recognize that Mexico with
its lower cost of living, culture and tradition for caring,
with outstanding medical services, may be the new place
for Americans and Canadians looking for retirement."… Continue
Posted on November 3, 2009 at 5:30am —
On November 19 and 20, producers for the Jim Lehrer News Hour on PBS will visit Puerto Vallarta
On November 19 and 20, producers for the Jim Lehrer News Hour on PBS will visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
The News Hour reporters will be preparing a segment on various aspects of healthcare issues for U.S. expats living in Mexico. The News Hour is interested in exploring questions such as how expats access and pay for care in Mexico, and what their opinions are regarding quality of care available in both private and public healthcare settings.
Americans for Medicare in Mexico is organiz… Continue
The News Hour reporters will be preparing a segment on various aspects of healthcare issues for U.S. expats living in Mexico. The News Hour is interested in exploring questions such as how expats access and pay for care in Mexico, and what their opinions are regarding quality of care available in both private and public healthcare settings.
Americans for Medicare in Mexico is organiz… Continue
Posted on October 26, 2009 at 12:27am —
Special: Cancel Your Timshare
I was reading my Google mail this morning and I saw an ad with the title, "Timeshare Fraud." It attracted my attention because I feel that I was a victim about 10 years ago in Mazatlan. I clicked on the ad and was taken to a very interesting website of the Mexican Law firm of "Gonzalez & Gonzalez."… Continue
Posted on October 24, 2009 at 3:30am — 1 Comment
US hits back at drug cartel
NATION
US hits back at drug cartell
300 arrested in swoop on 'La Familia,' ultra-violent Mexican meth network
By Elliot Spagat and Sean Murphy
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 10.23.2009
OKLAHOMA CITY — In the largest single strike at Mexican drug operations in the U.S., authorities arrested more than 300 people in a sting that demonstrates an upstart cartel's vast reach north of the border.
The tentacles of "La Familia" extend coast-to-coast and de… Continue
US hits back at drug cartell
300 arrested in swoop on 'La Familia,' ultra-violent Mexican meth network
By Elliot Spagat and Sean Murphy
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 10.23.2009
OKLAHOMA CITY — In the largest single strike at Mexican drug operations in the U.S., authorities arrested more than 300 people in a sting that demonstrates an upstart cartel's vast reach north of the border.
The tentacles of "La Familia" extend coast-to-coast and de… Continue
Posted on October 23, 2009 at 9:55am — 1 Comment
Will Hurricane Rick impact your plans?
Hurricane Rick could have an impact on some of your plans over the next week to 10 days. Cabo will feel it first and a large portion of Baja Sur. I know it's slightly early for this warning but it is never too early to start preparing.
Keep up with the progress of the… Continue
Keep up with the progress of the… Continue
Posted on October 18, 2009 at 12:30am — 5 Comments
Comment Wall (56 comments)
- At 3:37pm on November 07, 2009, Nina Joy gave George Puckett a gift…
Thank you George for your kind words!!! We really appreciate all you are doing as well!!! Thanks a million!!!! NIna Joy and FamilyFrom the Gift Store
- At 5:52pm on November 6, 2009,
Don D. Nelson said… - George; I have tried to post classifieds under tax categories but get the following message: Not Acceptable
An appropriate representation of the requested resource /newad2.php could not be found on this server.
What can I do to get it to work? Thanks. Don
Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
Apache/2.2.0 (Fedora) Server at www.mexico-myspaceclassifieds.com Port 80
- At 8:44am on November 6, 2009,
alleybenito said… - A few friends here last nite enjoying the evening
- At 8:27am on November 6, 2009,
Curt Firestone said…
- Thank you for the compliment. I am an amatuer photographer who has decided to start sharing his work. And would you believe, just decided to move from an advance point and shoot camera to a DSLR. I knew I had talent when our I showed my photos publicly for the first time in our local Fall Fair this September and won several ribbons and Best n the Show color photo. Please feel free to share any of my photos on this web site.
- At 10:37am on November 01, 2009, Linda Lou gave George Puckett a gift…
- From the Gift Store
- At 4:34am on October 29, 2009,
Staccey Wright said… - Hey George! You beat me to it! I was just about to send YOU a friend request - great work you are doing here - tell me - other than the classifieds (my next stop) do you have ad pages?
- At 9:27pm on October 26, 2009, Carol Billups gave George Puckett a gift…
- Hey, FD! I'm getting squauk from others saying they log on and get a blank page for the REXMEX page? I have no idea, I'm clueless. Any help? Take care and thanks for all you do!! Blogging QueenFrom the Gift Store
- At 8:25am on October 24, 2009,
Beverly Spiro said…
- thanks George. I will join the SMA group as well. There is a similar enterprise in Puerto Vallarta, but much larger in scope than I envision. Check it out if you'd like, Health Resources Puerto Vallarta.
Bev
- At 7:29am on October 24, 2009,
Gonzalez & Gonzalez Law Firm said… - Thank you for inviting us to be at your webpage, I would also like to add the fact that we work under a contingency basis, menining that only if we achieve the results offered in any particular case, we get paid, if not, our service is free.
Never be scammed again!!
- At 8:18pm on October 20, 2009, Carol Billups gave George Puckett a gift…
- From the Gift Store
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4th Annual "Blues and Arts Fiesta" at Downtown San Felipe Baseball Arena
March 27, 2010 from 10am to 10pm
"changing Live through Music and Art!" An outdoor concert and art event like no other! Held downtown San Felipe at the base of the mountains along the Sea of Cortez. This years music lineup is exceptional. Javier Batiz ( Taught Carlos Santana), Al...
Lion's club "Poker Walk" San Felipe at Starts at "Fandango's Bar"
November 14, 2009 from 11am to 5pm
Saturday, November 14th brings the annual San Felipe Lion's Club "Poker Walk". Enjoy the drinking stroll to five restaurants and bars in downtown San Felipe. The best & worst poker hands win prizes. A guest appearance by "Agave Blues"band, will be...
Barbie, Loreto is a two hour airflight from Nayarit. Sorry it is not closer.
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Funny you should respond to my discussion! Carol Billups just referred me to you as a reputible closing company (and more it seems from your website). I will be contacting you via email for more info :)
I would tend to agree with Douglas. We are Mexico's largest closing company and have done titles country wide. Our new process ( Marca Registrata) the Virtual Closing, allows us to do closings from Cancun to Acapulco.
I woold make one comment. The...
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