Living in Mexico

[pesqueso]

How is it living accross the border? I'm talking Monterrey or Mexico City. Anyone have any experiences or stories? This could be a possibility for me 1 yr. down the road.

[energy]

How is it living accross the border? I'm talking Monterrey or Mexico City. Anyone have any experiences or stories? This could be a possibility for me 1 yr. down the road.

Pesqueso you going to take care of the Casino machines in Mexico?

[mena]

How is it living accross the border? I'm talking Monterrey or Mexico City. Anyone have any experiences or stories? This could be a possibility for me 1 yr. down the road.A good friend of mine is from Monterrey. Is there anything specific you want to know? I can try and ask her any questions you might have. I know that it is custom to rent houses with no appliances nor furniture. They have a Walmart, HEB and a Sams Club. They also have a university. If you do go there, make sure you let me know. I would like to study there to sharpen my skills in Español.

[pesqueso]

Yea they have machines like Lucky Eagle in about 10 cities in Mexico now. I know Nuevo Laredo is out of the question. I'll work and get the hell out. And I want hazard pay. A Wal-Mart in Monterrey is more like it. I'm sure there is probably a community of US residents working down there. Are they treated good, or is there kidnappings and killing there also? Of course I'll be dressed as a velador so I'll fit right in.

[energy]

Yea they have machines like Lucky Eagle in about 10 cities in Mexico now. I know Nuevo Laredo is out of the question. I'll work and get the hell out. And I want hazard pay. A Wal-Mart in Monterrey is more like it. I'm sure there is probably a community of US residents working down there. Are they treated good, or is there kidnappings and killing there also? Of course I'll be dressed as a velador so I'll fit right in.

If you go to Nuevo Laredo make sure you buy some good Body Armor, get the one that covers your nuts!

[pesqueso]

Yea I plan to set up shop next to Papa Gallos.

[mena]

Yea they have machines like Lucky Eagle in about 10 cities in Mexico now. I know Nuevo Laredo is out of the question. I'll work and get the hell out. And I want hazard pay. A Wal-Mart in Monterrey is more like it. I'm sure there is probably a community of US residents working down there. Are they treated good, or is there kidnappings and killing there also? Of course I'll be dressed as a velador so I'll fit right in.I have only heard of hijacking and killings in Mexico city but, not in Monterrey. I had a friend from EP that worked in Mex. for HEB but, didn't stay because they wanted to pay her in pesos. She said she enjoyed working there.

[pesqueso]

s.a. paper has a story on a killing in monterrey this morning, and the growing drug war down there. o well. you gotta do what you gotta do. stories of ep being a drug trafficking community, doesn't mean the whole town is corrupt. Although to an outsider, it may seem that way. Just hearing some stories like murder rate in Dallas or Houston, some peeps wouldn't move there. I would. Just stick to your work and don't go or do things you ain't supposed to.

[mena]

Mamá always said nothing good happens after midnight. There are only locos out there. I guess it is all about what area of town your in, that you have to worry about. I'm not saying in won't happen in a good area just that the chances increase somewhere else.

[catlady]

Hi! I've been living in Mexico city for since 1968 and the truth is I love this city. There are great museums here, including one of the best anthropology museums in the world. Lots of movie theaters with all the new movies. Concerts of all types, including free concerts: I got to see Santana and Meatloaf for free in the zocalo. Pretty good transportation system. The people are nice and freindly. Yes, there's crime here but that kind of goes with a city that has a population of 20 million people. Families are still pretty integrated here and shootouts at schools are unheard of. Teachers are still respected. I know, I was teacher for many years in a public secundary school. I retired 2 years ago. I love this city. It has been very good to me.

[gsgutz]

Hi! I've been living in Mexico city for since 1968 and the truth is I love this city. There are great museums here, including one of the best anthropology museums in the world. Lots of movie theaters with all the new movies. Concerts of all types, including free concerts: I got to see Santana and Meatloaf for free in the zocalo. Pretty good transportation system. The people are nice and freindly. Yes, there's crime here but that kind of goes with a city that has a population of 20 million people. Families are still pretty integrated here and shootouts at schools are unheard of. Teachers are still respected. I know, I was teacher for many years in a public secundary school. I retired 2 years ago. I love this city. It has been very good to me.

Thats good to hear catlady, that show "Mujer, casos de la vida real" has scared the living daylights out of me!! At one time visiting Mexico City was one of the places I would most like to visit, but with all the crime stories you hear about it really discourages you. Like others have said though, it cant be any worse then living in Houston can it??:eek:

[catlady]

The problem is that whenever a crime is commited it gets front page news, but most of the horrible drug cartel shootouts are in Acapulco, Nuevo Laredo or Michoacan. Yes, you can get mugged, but that can also happen in any great American city. There was an incident here in my colonia, where some robbers tried to break into a house, and they got chased by a hord of neighbors.

[gsgutz]

The problem is that whenever a crime is commited it gets front page news, but most of the horrible drug cartel shootouts are in Acapulco, Nuevo Laredo or Michoacan. Yes, you can get mugged, but that can also happen in any great American city. There was an incident here in my colonia, where some robbers tried to break into a house, and they got chased by a hord of neighbors.

You are right, My parents went on a trip to Mexico and visited several states, dont remember which ones cause I didnt go but they said they loved it, the diversity, the food from the different regions. Maybe I might take a trip afterall!!:D

[catlady]

There are so many beautiful places in Mexico and the food is so varied and great. If you have a family, Veracruz is a great place to go or you can go to Oaxtepec and rent a beautiful house in teh resort, for 7 people for 120 bucks a day. And it is very safe there. They have 5 or six huge swimming pools and little bungalows with a wading pool in each. Food just outside in the market is good and cheap.

[gsgutz]

There are so many beautiful places in Mexico and the food is so varied and great. If you have a family, Veracruz is a great place to go or you can go to Oaxtepec and rent a beautiful house in teh resort, for 7 people for 120 bucks a day. And it is very safe there. They have 5 or six huge swimming pools and little bungalows with a wading pool in each. Food just outside in the market is good and cheap.

WHAT A GOOD TIP!! I do have family in Veracruz but we arent close enough for me to go stay with them, my sister and I are always looking for a different place to stay, thats good info especially from someone who lives in the country. Is there a website? can you email it to me? otherwise it'll get deleted.

[catlady]

Ok. Oaxtepec is in the state of Morelos just 1 hour from Mexico city. Here's the link http://www.imss.gob.mx/IMSS/IMSS_SITIOS/DPES/DPES_SER/Vacaciones/Oaxtepec it's owned by the Instituto mexicano del Seguro Social and it is so beautiful and comfortable. The best hotel is the Tepoxteco and it is very comfortable. There are 3 other resorts...all beautiful, cheap and very, very clean

[gsgutz]

Ok. Oaxtepec is in the state of Morelos just 1 hour from Mexico city. Here's the link http://www.imss.gob.mx/IMSS/IMSS_SITIOS/DPES/DPES_SER/Vacaciones/Oaxtepec it's owned by the Instituto mexicano del Seguro Social and it is so beautiful and comfortable. The best hotel is the Tepoxteco and it is very comfortable. There are 3 other resorts...all beautiful, cheap and very, very clean

Thanks Catlady, I bookmarked the site, by the way "WELCOME" I hadnt seen any of your postings here before!!:D

[catlady]

Thing is I originally logged in to find some friends from way back when I was a kid, but I've had no luck.
I do want to keep connected to EP. I was born there and I dearly love it though I have not been back in a long, long time. So. you'll be seeing me around.

[gsgutz]

Thing is I originally logged in to find some friends from way back when I was a kid, but I've had no luck.
I do want to keep connected to EP. I was born there and I dearly love it though I have not been back in a long, long time. So. you'll be seeing me around.

Good luck, I joined to find old friends here too, but had no luck, there are very few active members

[zunzune]

I logged in to find old friends and ended up making new ones! Cyberfriends, but friends nonetheless. :)

[zunzune]

The problem is that whenever a crime is commited it gets front page news, but most of the horrible drug cartel shootouts are in Acapulco, Nuevo Laredo or Michoacan. Yes, you can get mugged, but that can also happen in any great American city. There was an incident here in my colonia, where some robbers tried to break into a house, and they got chased by a hord of neighbors.

I love Mexico. My mom recently took a road trip (literally) through Mexico. She started in Coahuila, went on to Nuevo Leon, Durango, Michoacan, Oaxaca, San Luis Potosi, Veracruz and a few others (not in that order) and she had a great time. She brought a local coffee somewhere that bears our family name (Balderas) and real vanilla beans! Yummy! They've been soaking in vodka for months now. I love Jalisco and San Luis Potosi and never had any problems when I visited.

[Irenera]

Hi! I've been living in Mexico city for since 1968 and the truth is I love this city. There are great museums here, including one of the best anthropology museums in the world. Lots of movie theaters with all the new movies. Concerts of all types, including free concerts: I got to see Santana and Meatloaf for free in the zocalo. Pretty good transportation system. The people are nice and freindly. Yes, there's crime here but that kind of goes with a city that has a population of 20 million people. Families are still pretty integrated here and shootouts at schools are unheard of. Teachers are still respected. I know, I was teacher for many years in a public secundary school. I retired 2 years ago. I love this city. It has been very good to me.

Hello Catlady, maybe you found one of your classmate or somebody you might know or know a sister or two. I also left EP in 1968. You might know a friend from EP that lives here. Tony Chavez, he stoddards alot and would talk to everybody. Another one was Irene Flores, she use to be a little on the heavy side and live on project homes by the old Jr. High.

I visited Mexico City in l990. We drove, and I promise myself I will never drive where their are mountains againe. I manage to vitied that big church, and had a few drinks at a park call "Garivade" I know I misspell the word but its the big park where alot of mariaches play, others play las marimas, and etc. Guess what happen their, my husband went down on his hands and knees and re propose to me, and ask me to married him through the church. In l991, we had a big chruch wedding with everything. Anyway, when we were in Mexico, city I wanted to visite Chapultepe, but didn't made it, sorry, I can't even say it and worst on the spelling. From Mexico city, drove town to Acapulco. On the way back we stop at the big chruch San Juan de los lagos, I just had to stay two days there, it was an experience. The only good thing about driving is that you can take your time and stop and do some sight seeing everywhere.

[catlady]

Hey Irenera,
I wish I could say I remember more people but I unfortunatly I don't. I do remember Armando Garza III. He was a sweet and very funny guy and a really good friend of mine but I think most people my age just don't have emails.
About road trips, next time come to Guanajuato. It is a beautiful state and has a lot of places to visit. Don't bring a big car! The streets are the original, cobblestone and very narrow which makes maneuvering difficult. The City of Guanajuato is gorgeous totally colonial and at night you can go with the estudiantina (a student musical group from the university that dresses in colonial outfits and sings songs from that time and from now) and drink and sing and walk all around the little winding streets. In Dolores Hidalgo you can see where the Cura Hidalgo called people to join for the independance and in Irapuato you can buy strawberries and any strawberry product you can imagine.
Ok. I'll stop there I think I got kinda carried away... Oh in Guanajuato city you must go to the Callejon del beso, which has abeautiful legend and gets so narrow that at one point only one person can pass, but you have to kiss there so your marriage or relationship will be lucky.

[Irenera]

Hey Irenera,
I wish I could say I remember more people but I unfortunatly I don't. I do remember Armando Garza III. He was a sweet and very funny guy and a really good friend of mine but I think most people my age just don't have emails.
About road trips, next time come to Guanajuato. It is a beautiful state and has a lot of places to visit. Don't bring a big car! The streets are the original, cobblestone and very narrow which makes maneuvering difficult. The City of Guanajuato is gorgeous totally colonial and at night you can go with the estudiantina (a student musical group from the university that dresses in colonial outfits and sings songs from that time and from now) and drink and sing and walk all around the little winding streets. In Dolores Hidalgo you can see where the Cura Hidalgo called people to join for the independance and in Irapuato you can buy strawberries and any strawberry product you can imagine.
Ok. I'll stop there I think I got kinda carried away... Oh in Guanajuato city you must go to the Callejon del beso, which has abeautiful legend and gets so narrow that at one point only one person can pass, but you have to kiss there so your marriage or relationship will be lucky.



We are never too old, you know we have experience and can kick a**.
Did you graduate in 67or 68 maybe we can remember the same people. Five years ago Mr Jesus Rubio (corky) teaches here in our dept. His father is Mr Rubio that use to teach in high school. He came and told me to put my email address on the epalumini, I didn't wanted, hey, I was not a popular person nobody knew I existed. I was shock cus the next day I had mail from a person that graduate in 67. through our conversations he graduated with my sister and knew my sister cus both play on the band. We continue emailing he use to stop here before he would go home to visit his mom at EP. He lives in San Diego,CA, I visit and its a back and forth. I sometimes travel with him to Las Vegas, and baja Caf.
But don't get me wrong, I being divorce almost 6yrs.
One time a sister in law invitied me to a wedding at Dolores Hidalgo, I didn't go cus I had already bought a ticket to fly to Cancun. She told me that the town was very nice colonial style. The wedding was a three day wedding, she told me all the fun they had, that I could have kill to have gone. Girl, the strawberries, I have seen them and eatten them. When we drove to Mexico, City we would stop on all the stands by the road. The strawberries were as big as an apple. then they put this cream on top of them, darn I want some now. also their cacqueta, or something like that, its on a big barral with bees all over it and they put it on a little cup or on like a icecream comb. Their carne asada with auacate...con jalapeno, why is it that food by stand taste better. Ok, let me stop talking about food. The holidays are here so I am in a diet, so I can pig out during the holidays. :D

[catlady]

I would have graduated in 1970. Susan Riskind was my classmate. By the way, Corky and I were in Kinder together in Our Lady of refuge, then in Jr. High we used to hang out at Susan's house. I sent him 3 emails and he didn't answer back. Guess he was to busy. I remember a girl named clementina but can't remember her last name. I was friends with Connie Herrera who lived across the street from me on Webster street. When we moved to México I was able to get into a prepa and then went back to EP and got my GED. Prepa was so much harder. Really. I had to take calculus, geometry Physics, biology and Chemistry. They were not optionals! I really suffered.

[zunzune]

Remembering is fun! I looked at my yearbook last night (no picture there ;) ) and read one of the signings. Someone had written that when they became rich and famous, they were going to treat me to lunch. It's been 25 years.....I'm still waiting to see their picture in the papers.

Catlady, in what part of Mexico do you live? I have know several scientists that live in Mexico City.

[catlady]

I live in Mexico city in the Coyoacan area. It's really nice. I've always been really bad at math and science...so I went to Law School, then I decided that I really was not good at that either, so I transferred to Letras Inglesas (English Lit) and I loved that. I work as a translator and English teacher.

[Irenera]

I would have graduated in 1970. Susan Riskind was my classmate. By the way, Corky and I were in Kinder together in Our Lady of refuge, then in Jr. High we used to hang out at Susan's house. I sent him 3 emails and he didn't answer back. Guess he was to busy. I remember a girl named clementina but can't remember her last name. I was friends with Connie Herrera who lived across the street from me on Webster street. When we moved to México I was able to get into a prepa and then went back to EP and got my GED. Prepa was so much harder. Really. I had to take calculus, geometry Physics, biology and Chemistry. They were not optionals! I really suffered.

I got you, so you might know one of my three younger sisters. Sylivia Ortiz or Oralia Ortiz or Anglina we use to live in Medina St. I graduate in 68 and left. We all attended Webster Elem, Steven F Austin, I can't even remember the name of the Jr. High. did it had a name or was it eagle pass Junior high.

[Irenera]

I live in Mexico city in the Coyoacan area. It's really nice. I've always been really bad at math and science...so I went to Law School, then I decided that I really was not good at that either, so I transferred to Letras Inglesas (English Lit) and I loved that. I work as a translator and English teacher.

wow, I am not good with either lanuage. I am very pocha. I was married with a Purto rican once and I pick up on his words, then I move other cities and I pick up their words, I am so screw on my lanuage that when I speak I have to think or else my words come out half of this and half of that.:confused:

[zunzune]

How wonderful! I became a certified translator a while back and it sure does have its perks.
Has anybody ever asked you what language you dream in?

[Irenera]

How wonderful! I became a certified translator a while back and it sure does have its perks.
Has anybody ever asked you what language you dream in?

:D oh, girl they call me all names, alot of them from here, on line. Zusnzune calls me chisques. But at work, they don't cus sometimes I have to deal with students from other countries and their english is worst then mine, so we are like the blind leading the blind. We have students that come from Africa, in the 80's we had students from Sadi Araba. We have students from New York that thinks the college and books are free. Students from New Orleans their launage is mix with French. Some people on line write that I live in lala land. I don't get mad, I just laugh cus they are young and haven't being around much. In the 1980's we were not allow to use the Spanish lanuage at work or anywhere. My children did not learn the Spanish, but I enroll them in Spanish classes in school. Daughter is now a Register Nurse, she understand the Spanish but she cannot speak it. She carries a small english&spanish dictionary. Son, he can speak it a little since he is a player and goes out with different girls. But now that we can speak spanish when ever Mr. rubio comes to my office, we carry our conversation in spanish.:D

[Irenera]

[quote=Irenera]:D wondering here, when I dream I don't have conversations.

[Irenera]

:D ok, i mess up and can't get out of this loop

[zunzune]

:D Chisquis! You're just now realizing you messed up! :D What do you mean you don't have conversations in your dreams. I'm always talking to somebody. I dream in Spanglish, English, Spanish.....Every monolingual I've ever met has asked me about the language I dream in. Do you dream you're a tree or maybe a blackbird or bluejay? Maybe you're an inanimate object like a washing machine.....I talk to dead people. Kind of like the sleeping pill commercial where the dude has Abe Lincoln and the astronaut in the background waiting on him to dream. That's where some really good ideas for stories come. That and my whacked family!;)

[catlady]

It's funny because I speak in either English or Spanish in my dreams depending on the circumstances.
My dad was the Mexican consul in EP and he and my mom made sure we learned how to speak both languages properly. My sister and I spoke Spanglish at school, but never at home. When we moved to Mexico I could read better in English than in Spanish but eventually I got the hang of it. I love both lnguages. There's a saying in Spanish: El inglés para el comercio, el francés para el amor, pero para hablar con dios, el español.

[Irenera]

I would have graduated in 1970. Susan Riskind was my classmate. By the way, Corky and I were in Kinder together in Our Lady of refuge, then in Jr. High we used to hang out at Susan's house. I sent him 3 emails and he didn't answer back. Guess he was to busy. I remember a girl named clementina but can't remember her last name. I was friends with Connie Herrera who lived across the street from me on Webster street. When we moved to México I was able to get into a prepa and then went back to EP and got my GED. Prepa was so much harder. Really. I had to take calculus, geometry Physics, biology and Chemistry. They were not optionals! I really suffered.

Catlady, just talk to Corky, he said he did respond to your email. but you stop writing. He gave me your name (fran H.) anyway que sera, sera. Another person that graduate in 1970 who works here is Teresa **, was kind of a tom boy, loud, they use to call her la india. We talk on and off when we see each other inbetween buildings or parking lot. she brings me some gossip from EP when she visits. Its fun to run accross people from EP we always try to keep in touch.

[catlady]

Well something must have gotten screwed up cause I didn't get his emails. Nice to know he did write back. I will write him again, but it's Frances J not H. LOL!
I remember Teresa Guajardo. She was a nice kid. How can I get in touch with her?

[kurtmasur]

Wow Catlady, so you live in Mexico City? I've only visited once and I totally loved the city from the moment I arrived at one of the Centrales de Autobuses. It's hard to describe what was so appealing about it... the people, the atmosphere... it's just different. I'll go even further and dare say that it had a European-like atmosphere. And me being a sucker for public transport, this city also had excellent marks in that area. (It certainly puts major cities like Dallas, Houston and San Antonio to shame). Wow!

For those contemplating on going but are not sure because of the crime, I say put all these preconceptions aside and GO! Like in any US big city, just use common sense and use your intuition about which parts to visit and which to keep away and you'll be fine.

[catlady]

I had read several of your opinions in the section on politics and thought you were an intelligent, educated person...now, I confirm that opinion. Mexico city definately has a European air because of the colonial buildings and the Art Deco and Art Nouveau architecture. I love it here. People have been very good to me.

[Irenera]

Well something must have gotten screwed up cause I didn't get his emails. Nice to know he did write back. I will write him again, but it's Frances J not H. LOL!
I remember Teresa Guajardo. She was a nice kid. How can I get in touch with her?

Girl I didn't wanted to give your name away, thats why I wrote it that way. I am sending you Terry email address, but you got to swear you will never let her know where you got it from. Our email at work are almost the same way. ** (tguajard@accd.edu) she works in Advising & Assessment.:cool:

[Evie]

Girl I didn't wanted to give your name away, thats why I wrote it that way. I am sending you Terry email address, but you got to swear you will never let her know where you got it from. Our email at work are almost the same way. ** (tguajard@accd.edu)she works in Advising & Assessment.:cool:

Irenera don't you think someone will eventually see this and know you gave the address to her?:rolleyes: Can anyone say: Private message

[catlady]

I promise I will never tell! Thank you.

[Irenera]

Where are you catlady, or anybody that can help me. My sis wants to ride the bus to San Juan de los Lagos in Mexico. Looking for a hotel or motel by the Basilica. I being looking on the computer and I end up at a dead end. Is San Juan de los Lagos Basilica in Jalisco? I being there once when we drove to Mexico city, Acapulco, etc. its being a long time. We found a hotel or maybe it was a motel a block away from the Basilica. Is anybody out there familitary with hotels or motels by the Basilica that can give me info on it. thanks;)

[zunzune]

It's been a while since I've been. It is in the state of Jalisco. There are two hotels that I can think of. One is the Estancia Real and it's considered a 5 star hotel and then there is the Quinta Cesar. I drove in from San Luis Potosí so I had no need for a hotel there. Good luck! This is the busy season.

[Irenera]

It's been a while since I've been. It is in the state of Jalisco. There are two hotels that I can think of. One is the Estancia Real and it's considered a 5 star hotel and then there is the Quinta Cesar. I drove in from San Luis Potosí so I had no need for a hotel there. Good luck! This is the busy season.


thank you Susie Q. I found the Hotel Quinta Cesar. Not bad Sencilla desde $384 pesos. Doubl desde $641 pasos and Triple desde $769 pasos.

Got one question is sencilla a twin size bed,is double full size, how about triple is triple a queen size.:mad:

[zunzune]

thank you Susie Q. I found the Hotel Quinta Cesar. Not bad Sencilla desde $384 pesos. Doubl desde $641 pasos and Triple desde $769 pasos.

Got one question is sencilla a twin size bed,is double full size, how about triple is triple a queen size.:mad:

Actually, sencilla is a full or queen bed, doble is two beds and triple is either one king or a suite type room.

[Irenera]

Actually, sencilla is a full or queen bed, doble is two beds and triple is either one king or a suite type room.


I AM GLAD I ASK, THANK YOU SUSI Q;)

[zunzune]

CatLady, you've been quiet for a while. What's new in beautiful Mexico?

[Irenera]

Maybe Catlady have a new boy friend by now. A girl like her, she will have all the guys waiting. She can sing. Or maybe she is back with her old boyfriend. We all like to know, Como las hijas de don Simom:D

[Evie]

Or maybe Gateway or Dell bought her computer and she is waiting for them to send her a credit so she can buy a new one!!! :D

[zunzune]

Or maybe Gateway or Dell bought her computer and she is waiting for them to send her a credit so she can buy a new one!!! :D

She's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!:D

[Irenera]

Or maybe Gateway or Dell bought her computer and she is waiting for them to send her a credit so she can buy a new one!!! :D

Or return Gateway or Dell and stay with the cash:D

[Evie]

She's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!:D

Blaaaaaaahahahahahahaha!

[Evie]

Or return Gateway or Dell and stay with the cash:D

No cuz then she cant post!!!

[catlady]

Maybe Catlady have a new boy friend by now. A girl like her, she will have all the guys waiting. She can sing. Or maybe she is back with her old boyfriend. We all like to know, Como las hijas de don Simom:D

I've been back for a while checking out the ghost stories and such. It'es to know I've been missed! And NO, I am not back with my boyfriend. He did try to make a comeback last week, but I told him where to go!!! Don't have a new boyfriend, but that's ok. i have a rock magazine that I am making and I love doing that!

[zunzune]

I've been back for a while checking out the ghost stories and such. It'es to know I've been missed! And NO, I am not back with my boyfriend. He did try to make a comeback last week, but I told him where to go!!! Don't have a new boyfriend, but that's ok. i have a rock magazine that I am making and I love doing that!

Magazines! Yummy! Good luck to you 'cause there is nothing better (IMHO) than the printed word.

[zunzune]

Hey catlady, did your buildings shake? I heard there was a 6.4 earthquake very early today but with no major damage. I hope you and yours are well.

[catlady]

Yeah! Semana Santa school vacations strat tomorrow! Two whole weeks! Best of all...a lot of people leave the city, so it is very quiet and peaceful!

[mena]

Did I miss something with Catlady's post?

[catlady]

Did I miss something with Catlady's post?
Nope1 Just happy two wekks of vacations are finally here! Plus in Mexico City we get zero springbreakers!

[mena]

Ah...enjoy!

[catlady]

Yeah! I'm gonna try to visit the "Ashes and Snow" phto exposition, but I'm really not sure because some people I know have stood in line for up to 5 hours! The other expositions I want to visit are the "Isis and Quetzalcoatl" (also huge lines) and one on Felines at the Museum of natural History! Good thing my kids love museums!

[catlady]

This city, as stressful and overpopulated as it is has some really nice things. For example, there are 10 mom and pop grocery stores within walking distance. There are three coffeeshops(not starbucks). There are two libraries and three grade schools, two kinders, and three jr highs all also within walking distance. I am only counting public schools. In Mexico city, students of public kinders, grade schools and jr highs not only have the Libro de texto gratuito but free uniforms and notebooks, pencils, stationery, once a year. there is a pension for people over 65. It doesn't matter if they have another pension, if they have none or if they have never worked(which is true of a lot of women of that age group.) most people are genuinely nice. I have had accidents on the street or in the subway and have always found a good samaritan to help me. people still take their kids to school and I mean to the door and wait for them to go in, and pick them up. Transportation is not great , except for the metro, but it is very cheap. Their are a lot of problems. After all, we are 20 million people, but basically, it is a good city to raise kids in.

[mena]

When I lived in North Texas I was able to walk my kids into each classroom. I made sure they got there in time. Down in the South Texas the rules are different. They want all the parents to be in the car, in a line, and drive slowly until you reach the teacher to bring your child to the car. Let's just say there is a lack of communication in regards to my 6yr old teacher and I. The teacher only accepts notes or set up conference for type of communication. They have a weird system. Luckily the teachers of my older kids a up with the email, so that works good for both of us.

If I knew my 6 yr old was not on top of the game I would not be so passive with her teacher. This is just not what I am used to.:(

[catlady]

When I lived in North Texas I was able to walk my kids into each classroom. I made sure they got there in time. Down in the South Texas the rules are different. They want all the parents to be in the car, in a line, and drive slowly until you reach the teacher to bring your child to the car. Let's just say there is a lack of communication in regards to my 6yr old teacher and I. The teacher only accepts notes or set up conference for type of communication. They have a weird system. Luckily the teachers of my older kids a up with the email, so that works good for both of us.

If I knew my 6 yr old was not on top of the game I would not be so passive with her teacher. This is just not what I am used to.:(
You are so right! It is very important to have good communications with your children's teachers. that way you know right away if there is any problem.

[catlady]

OK Here's a few more things I love about living in Mexico! When you get married you don't have to use your husband's last name. You can if you want to but you don't have to. All your legal papers such as social security, Hacienda (IRS) and such, remain in your maiden name. In many hospitals, public or private, you are registered in under your maiden name.
The IMSS (Mexican Institute of Social Security) despite gov't cutbacks and such still works pretty well. For example, my niece's baby was born with a problem in her hip joint and it looks like she will have to be operated to correct it. My niece is on her company's payroll so she has social security. She pays a cuota every month which is about 350 pesos, because of that she will not have to pay a cent for the surgery. Even if, God forbid, she needed brain surgery or a transplant, she wouldn't have to pay anything. The IMSS is really not that good if you have a cold or something, unless you need the doctor to sign for you so you don't get your pay docked.
By law, you get an 84 day maternity leave, paid. And when you get back to work, you can get out an hour early for six months, so you can be with your baby. If you are fired during this time period, you can sue your boss and you will win.
There are a lot of loopholes of course but most of the time it works very well.
So that's another eason why I like living in Mexico.

[zunzune]

I'm glad you love living in Mexico!

[mena]

Whatever makes you happy is all that matters.;)

[catlady]

I really do love living here. It is a crazy city with waaaaaaayyy too many people but it's nice. Plus colonias are like little towns, you know everybody and they know you and keep an eye out for you! A few years back, a robber broke into a neighbor's house and she started to scream for help. Well, a lot of the neighbors came and ran after the guy! They didn't catch him cause he got into a car but it was good to see the neighbors uniteing on this.

[Irenera]

I really do love living here. It is a crazy city with waaaaaaayyy too many people but it's nice. Plus colonias are like little towns, you know everybody and they know you and keep an eye out for you! A few years back, a robber broke into a neighbor's house and she started to scream for help. Well, a lot of the neighbors came and ran after the guy! They didn't catch him cause he got into a car but it was good to see the neighbors uniteing on this.

Sounds like a nice place to be. I don't know my neighbors out here. Only the one on my right and the left of me and two on the front of my house. I was the only one that work so it was just a hi and by. But we do a watch on each other. Now that I am home and mostly watch TV on my bedroom I can see whats happening. One time I was taking care of my mom and she snick out through the back door. My neighbor call me that a lady was up on the front yard screaming. It was mom, she said she wanted to meet the neighbors. I told mom you are not in EP. One don't visited neighbors out here. Its different out here, but one get use to it. A lot of neighbors know me, but I don't know them. I always being more private and keep to myself. But I am a helper. An older lady that use to live behind my house sometimes her provider wouldn't show up I will go and cook meals for her. Make sure she was alright. Every Tuesday I will put out her big trash can that was provided by the city. The containers are so big and heavy. Sometimes my neighbor on the right will help me when I couldn't do it. We look after each other. My neighbors know I live alone so they keep an eye on my house.

[catlady]

That's exactly it, Irenera! You don't have to be best friends with your neighbors. I kno w i'm not but keeping an eye out for each other regardless of whether you like them o r they like yoy, helps keep a neighborhood safe.

[Irenera]

That's exactly it, Irenera! You don't have to be best friends with your neighbors. I kno w i'm not but keeping an eye out for each other regardless of whether you like them o r they like yoy, helps keep a neighborhood safe.

I never thought about it that way. I enjoy her company as she did mine. I like her stories during the depression. How the government will give them coupons for food and to buy use tires. How she use to dance with the GI men for 25 cents a dance to help her parents. She show me pictures when she was young and I can say she was a beautiful girl. Her high school graduation she wore this beautiful dress that look like the good fairly on wizard of oz.

All the elders have a history to tell. One day I will be telling my history to somebody.;)

[catlady]

I never thought about it that way. I enjoy her company as she did mine. I like her stories during the depression. How the government will give them coupons for food and to buy use tires. How she use to dance with the GI men for 25 cents a dance to help her parents. She show me pictures when she was young and I can say she was a beautiful girl. Her high school graduation she wore this beautiful dress that look like the good fairly on wizard of oz.

All the elders have a history to tell. One day I will be telling my history to somebody.;)
That kind of neighbor is a joy! I meant your other neighbors. Start telling your memories now. We never know how long we'll be around!

[Irenera]

That kind of neighbor is a joy! I meant your other neighbors. Start telling your memories now. We never know how long we'll be around!

When I was in college I would go to EP for the summer and work with the Social Security with the SSI program. The morning I would do fill work and the afternoon I will do office jobs. Making Dr.appointments , making appointments for the bus to pick up some of the elders to take them gro shopping and etc. It was fun, cus the people were elders and when I visited them they would have coffee and pan de ducse ready for me. I will spent time talking to them. But I encounter some that didn't believe in women working. I ran across the old lady that use to sell the tickets at the Aztec theater, boy did she had a history to tell. I sometimes would go the the Kickapoo reservation under the bridge. They would invited me inside their cardboard hut and sit and eat with them. They cook good but toooooooooooooo hot. My stomach will burn and my eyes will water.

I can say, I have enjoy every job I had and every thing I done through out my life. I gain more than what I given.

[catlady]

When I was in college I would go to EP for the summer and work with the Social Security with the SSI program. The morning I would do fill work and the afternoon I will do office jobs. Making Dr.appointments , making appointments for the bus to pick up some of the elders to take them gro shopping and etc. It was fun, cus the people were elders and when I visited them they would have coffee and pan de ducse ready for me. I will spent time talking to them. But I encounter some that didn't believe in women working. I ran across the old lady that use to sell the tickets at the Aztec theater, boy did she had a history to tell. I sometimes would go the the Kickapoo reservation under the bridge. They would invited me inside their cardboard hut and sit and eat with them. They cook good but toooooooooooooo hot. My stomach will burn and my eyes will water.
I can say, I have enjoy every job I had and every thing I done through out my life. I gain more than what I given.
That is the kind of job that gives you a lot back, just in satisfaction. Gee! I can't believe you met the lady who sold tickets at the Aztec. She had a sister. they did a lot of traveling, They even went to the Holy land.

[Irenera]

That is the kind of job that gives you a lot back, just in satisfaction. Gee! I can't believe you met the lady who sold tickets at the Aztec. She had a sister. they did a lot of traveling, They even went to the Holy land.

They sure did. One had pass away. I am trying to remember her name, that I being saying my A<B<C and see if I can remember her name. According to her story, she said both sisters fell in love with the same guy. So they will argue and fight, well like most sisters do over the same guy. The parents got fed up with it and were told neigher of them will see that guy again. So they never did, but than both sisters waited and see if the other will fine somebody else so she will have a chance to married the other guy. It turn around on both of them because the other sister was planning the same thing. So according to her, neighter got married. There parents pass away and she said they live at their mom's house. Since they never work under Social Secrity the only thing they qualified was the SSI, what people call the small check of $250. and some food stamps. So I feel for the elders. If I am not mistaken they started taking Social Secrity until the mid or late 1950's.

[Evie]

I remember them. We used to call them Las Conejas. Man they were rude and mean. But now that I know their loveless story I know why they were that way.:eek:

[Irenera]

I remember them. We used to call them Las Conejas. Man they were rude and mean. But now that I know their loveless story I know why they were that way.:eek:

We use to call them las senoritas ungaras. By the way I also work at the Aztec my sis and I will alternate at the popcorn stand. And they were mean and rude like you said. You see my sis and I work something out. When one was working the other can go and see the movie for free that was our benefits. But watch out con las senoritas ungaras if they are in a bad mood forget about the free movie. I also work on the other theater across the street. That one was more fun. Remember how the bathrooms were on the back. The girls and boys will be all standing by the bathroom doing their thing. Well on my free day I went to the movies and sat on the last roll by the bathrooms. I got to see more action there. who went with whom and all the smooching. Well one evening a mother came looking for her daughter and she happen to be standing on the back with a guy. all I heard was cursing and screaming and hitting behind me. Boy the girls mother bit the hell of the guy and she slap the hall of her daughter and took her out the theater by her hair. :D I was just a freshman in high school and all I could think was I better not put myself in that situation because my mother would have done the same thing that lady did. :eek:

[energy]

According to her story, she said both sisters fell in love with the same guy. So they will argue and fight, well like most sisters do over the same guy. The parents got fed up with it and were told neigher of them will see that guy again. So they never did, but than both sisters waited and see if the other will fine somebody else so she will have a chance to married the other guy. It turn around on both of them because the other sister was planning the same thing. So according to her, neighter got married. There parents pass away and she said they live at their mom's house.

So Men are good for something, see what will happen to you without the company of a man. :D

[Irenera]

So Men are good for something, see what will happen to you without the company of a man. :D

Is being said that Men live longer when they have a woman. But women live longer without a man.:D

[energy]

Is being said that Men live longer when they have a woman. But women live longer without a man.:D

Yes they hang on waiting for Mr. Right making life miserable for everyone that crosses their path.:D

[catlady]

Is being said that Men live longer when they have a woman. But women live longer without a man.:D
What's the difference between a single woman and a married woman?
The single woman gets home, sees what's in the fridge and goes to bed.
The married woman sees what's in the bed and goes to the fridge!
LOL! Just kidding ! But their story goes to show that no guy is worth stopping your life for! He got married as well he should, but they were left alone.

[zunzune]

En gustos se rompen generos. Wish I had my accent cheat sheet here.

[zunzune]

Yes they hang on waiting for Mr. Right making life miserable for everyone that crosses their path.:D

You just made my morning flash! Thank you.

[catlady]

You just made my morning flash! Thank you.
You know, I really don't think that they loved the guy after a while. It just became a bitter game between them.

[Evie]

Hmmmmmmmmm maybe it was something else that held their interest for so long.;)

[catlady]

Hmmmmmmmmm maybe it was something else that held their interest for so long.;)
You know I really don't think THAT was it! LOL!LMAO! Because there'e no body THAT good!

[energy]

The guy was probably doing hoochie coochie with both...

[catlady]

The guy was probably doing hoochie coochie with both...
I don't know. If you think about it these were "señoritas de las de antes".

[energy]

I don't know. If you think about it these were "señoritas de las de antes".

What a Waste........;)

[catlady]

What a Waste........;)
I really agree! With all due respect to those who think otherwise, I've never really gotten the "virginity" thing.

[Irenera]

I really agree! With all due respect to those who think otherwise, I've never really gotten the "virginity" thing.

Its more of a male thing Than a female. They want to conquer as many as they can but than marry a virgin. Let me see soaking their oaks:D

[catlady]

Its more of a male thing Than a female. They want to conquer as many as they can but than marry a virgin. Let me see soaking their oaks:D
LOL! Sowing wild oats! LMAO!

[zunzune]

Its more of a male thing Than a female. They want to conquer as many as they can but than marry a virgin. Let me see soaking their oaks:D

Soaking oaks? I can't help but laugh at that one. The visual is hilarious. I only know one other person who can take an old saying and make it their own.

[energy]

Waaa Hahahahaha, That Was A Freaking Good One, Soaking Their Oaks..... Should Have Been Dipping Their Wick.........
Nowdays Very Few Virgins Left Anyways......i Would Dare Say Their Are More Male Virgins Than Female Ones.............

[catlady]

Waaa Hahahahaha, That Was A Freaking Good One, Soaking Their Oaks..... Should Have Been Dipping Their Wick.........
Nowdays Very Few Virgins Left Anyways......i Would Dare Say Their Are More Male Virgins Than Female Ones.............
Can't say I'll ever cry over that!

[zunzune]

Waaa Hahahahaha, That Was A Freaking Good One, Soaking Their Oaks..... Should Have Been Dipping Their Wick.........
Nowdays Very Few Virgins Left Anyways......i Would Dare Say Their Are More Male Virgins Than Female Ones.............

I love your new signature quote. Guess I'm feeling the same right about now. BTW, your response was hilarious.

[Evie]

.i Would Dare Say Their Are More Male Virgins Than Female Ones.............

OK where are they??? Bring 'em on down so we can fix that problem!:D

[catlady]

OK where are they??? Bring 'em on down so we can fix that problem!:D
I agree! It requires urgent experienced attention! hahahahahahaha!

[zunzune]

You guys are too funny! Here I am wondering when I can get completely dressed on my own and there you are wondering how to undress them.

[catlady]

You guys are too funny! Here I am wondering when I can get completely dressed on my own and there you are wondering how to undress them.
Don't worry! You'll soon be there again! By the way, put aloe on the scar. My ex-husband always recommneded it to his patients. He's a heart surgeon.