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Thanks for this post! Eventually I will be moving my things from Stockton California to Lake Chapala!
It is considered rude in Mexico to answer QUE!!??? WHAT?
if someone calls you...
You are taught when you are little that is is good manners to answer " mande"?? Mande is from the verb MANDAR - which means to send, or to tell someone what to do ......
first annual MEXPAT Guadalajara Posada - you need to register at Andy's house!
December 13, 2009 from 2pm to 9pm
I'm writing to invite you to the first annual MEXPAT Guadalajara Posada. This will be our first MEXPAT event designed for the MEXPAT family. This will be a casual social event with activities for adults and children. There will be catered food and...
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Too cute! Thanks, Mercy
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the casa,
Not a creature was stirring -- Hijole! Que pasa?
Los ninos were tucked away in their camas,
Some in long underwear, some in piyamas,
While hanging the stockings with mucho cuidado
In hop...
Guadalajara - just came from a chiropracter...I have NEVER BEEN TO ONE BEFORE and was a bit nervous about the whole thing but the pain in my left shoulder was getting to the point where , being left handed, I was becoming right handed!!
I went to ...
Here's a good one - that I love....DINERO MATA CARITA...
that means a guy with money will always get the girl over a cute (carita) guy!!!
I bought these pillows in Patzcuaro but they are from the south of Mexico - Chiapas...aren't they GREAT!! I believe they cost me $150 pesos each...about 13 USD!!
What a great blog, Mercy! You make *ME* want to take your course!
oHHHH Carol - great blog!! I agree!! I would add to it VALENTINA hot sauce!! It is not TOO hot..has just the right flavor..and I have a great recipe where I boil SMALL WHITE POTATOES..and then put them in a frying pan once boiled (don't overcook) ...
See pamphlet here
it has VIAGRA
There are new machines in Gdl for parking -I took a pic of them and decided to post it so you would see what they look like. It means that on that BLOCK that machine is the KING. You have to put in $$ (the instructions can be in English if you wan...
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- Do you live in the Mexico, the US or Canada
- both
- What city and state
- Tucson and Guadalajara
- If in Mexico, how long have you resided there?
- Since 1969 on and off
- Tell us about yourself, type of business, last employment
- Own Trilenium Bienes Raices / Real Estate in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico - the second largest city in Mexico and known for its Tequila, Mariachis and beautiful weather!
- Do you have any websites for your business or websites you wouldlike to refer someone to?
- http://www.trileniumbienesraices.com
- Website Address?
- http://guadalajararealestate.blogspot.com/
- How did you hear about Mexico-My Space?
- from Don and Linda Wright in Chapala/Ajijic Mexico
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'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the casa!!!!!!!
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the casa,
Not a creature was stirring -- Hijole! Que pasa?
Los ninos were tucked away in their camas,
Some in long underwear, some in piyamas,
While hanging the stockings with mucho cuidado
In hopes that old Santa would feel obligado
To bring all children,… Continue
Posted on November 26, 2009 at 10:46am — 1 Comment
ON BEING A SPEAKER AT THE NAR CONVENTION!!
I had the opportunity in 2008 at the Orlando NAR convention to be a speaker (presenter? trainer?) on the DOING BUSINESS IN MEXICO course that they have prepared in order to help NAR convention attendees to understand a little bit more on what exactly the process for purchasing property is… Continue
Posted on November 20, 2009 at 10:38am — 1 Comment
If you are parking in Guadalajara - OJO - as they say!!
There are new machines in Gdl for parking -I took a pic of them and decided to post it so you would see what they look like. It means that on that BLOCK that machine is the KING. You have to put in $$ (the instructions can be in English if you want! just tell the computer) and once you have the ticket you have to rip off part of it and put it in the FRONT OF YOUR STEERING WHEEL so that if the transito comes by they can see if it has expired or not!
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Posted on November 18, 2009 at 7:04pm —
HIGH PAYING SALARIES IN THE CENTER OF MEXICO - WOW!!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
SALARIES IN MEXICO - HIGHEST PAID
The cost of living in Guadalajara is much lower than the USA - see my previous blog on this. But what many people don't realize is that also salaries are very low compared to the USA.
In a recent report from the Secretaria del Trabajo y Prevision Social, which got its date from a national survey on jobs (www.empleo.gob.mx)the best paying job are in transportation engineering, aeronautics, and p… Continue
SALARIES IN MEXICO - HIGHEST PAID
The cost of living in Guadalajara is much lower than the USA - see my previous blog on this. But what many people don't realize is that also salaries are very low compared to the USA.
In a recent report from the Secretaria del Trabajo y Prevision Social, which got its date from a national survey on jobs (www.empleo.gob.mx)the best paying job are in transportation engineering, aeronautics, and p… Continue
Posted on October 28, 2009 at 12:13pm — 1 Comment
GUADLAJARA COST OF LIVING OCT.2009
Cost of living in Guadalajara Oct. 2009 Wow – Mexico on 20 dollars a day? Yeah…right…I don’t think so – maybe back in the 50’s!!! But there is still a BIG difference between the cost of living in the US and Mexico. My daughter lives in San Jose (Silicon Valley) and believe me, there is a huge huge HUGE differe… Continue
Posted on October 26, 2009 at 10:17pm — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 5:43pm on November 17, 2009, George Puckett gave Mercy Stirling de Duenas a gift…
Great Smile! Looks like you just closed a tough escrow. I see the resemblance to your sister Penney. George P FounderDudeFrom the Gift Store
- At 3:34pm on June 24, 2009,
Gerry Szakacs said… - Hi Mercy
The Stadium looks really neat. I, though specifically noticed your new Hummer in the picture. Business must really be good ???!!!!
- At 9:21pm on June 18, 2009,
Wayne Corcoran said… - Hello Mercy, I finally joined, now what? Everyone in this network that wants to learn or stay up to speed about Puerto Penasco please joinf this social network http://puertopenasco.ning.com/ and get information from the website www.puertopenasconow.com.
- At 9:58pm on June 16, 2009,
Eli & Joseph said… - thanks for the note! We live near Hillcrest and SDSU and are fervently packing up to come back in a few weeks. So much to do, but a very exciting time for us. We'll wave hello to Bonita next time we're on the 5:)
- At 10:07pm on June 1, 2009,
Don & Linda Wright said… - Hi again Mercy,
That was quick.Welcome.
Cheers
Don
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This story came to mind this morning, and I don’t think I’ve ever blogged it, and it does provide some good lessons for anyone contemplating buying property in Los Cabos…
Two years ago about this time of year a friend came to me with a proposit...
Liga MAC Christmas Fiesta at The Shoppes at Palmilla
December 8, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm
Liga MAC (for Mexican American Canadian League) are having their Christmas Fiesta at the Shoppes at Palmilla on December 8 from 6 until 9 PM. Wine and soft drinks, Christmas treats, live music and a raffle. Admission is one unwrapped toy suitable ...
VERY INTERESTING ARTICLE
"MANDE" What would you like me to do?
"MANDAY" Pardon me?
"CHIQUITA" Mi amiga
"CARITA" cute guy
"DINERO MATA CARITA" the guy with the money
gets the chiquita over the carita....
A BUENO beginning! Gracias to all!
Thanks for this post! Eventually I will be moving my things from Stockton California to Lake Chapala!
MUCHO BUENO! Life in paradise!
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