tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post6242376950971665653..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: since we're neighbors ...Steve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-66952545603836016002008-07-28T22:42:00.000-05:002008-07-28T22:42:00.000-05:00Gloria -- Jiggs is continuing to decline, but he ...Gloria -- Jiggs is continuing to decline, but he is hanging in there. I spent a lot of time with him this weekend because both of his back legs are now giving him trouble. He is also starting to lose weight. But his other senses are fine -- if deteriorating. The two of us were just having a nice evening snooze together in the back yard. Thanks for asking about him.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-53715604437568448902008-07-28T21:58:00.000-05:002008-07-28T21:58:00.000-05:00What a wonderful read. I wanted to ask, How is Jig...What a wonderful read. I wanted to ask, How is Jiggs doing? I think it is great the adventures you are having. Enjoy life, it is too short. My best to Jiggs.GlorV1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06789212398770555465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-69791859869454067612008-07-28T12:43:00.000-05:002008-07-28T12:43:00.000-05:00Jennifer -- I probably fit in your last category. ...Jennifer -- I probably fit in your last category. I have noticed that most of us who migrate south have a certain charming eccentricity that may drive the more staid to distraction.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-65445043863284817032008-07-28T12:27:00.000-05:002008-07-28T12:27:00.000-05:00Just remember that your relationship with your nei...Just remember that your relationship with your neighbors may be as fleeting as that image you saw this morning in the bathroom mirror. Not only do neighbors move on, their attitude toward you and your relationship with them will be altered by your migratory status in Mexico. Our approach to tourists is at one level, because we know they'll be soon long gone. We can be even as dubious about those who're testing the waters without laying down roots -- particularly when those folks start asking questions about real estate. We know that they've got no intentions of buying and are only looking for entertainment.<BR/><BR/>The neighbors who are stand-offish may just be taking a wait-and-see approach, their reserve turning to friendliness if the situation warrants. And those who look like they've got the desired credentials and are jumping up and down at the prospect of having you as their new neighbor may turn out to be weird.jennifer rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285568306915329954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-83850443859049426502008-07-28T08:31:00.000-05:002008-07-28T08:31:00.000-05:00Good suggestion, John. Sports are the universal b...Good suggestion, John. Sports are the universal bonding opportunity.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-26728609481481422272008-07-28T06:44:00.000-05:002008-07-28T06:44:00.000-05:00The man in the Chivas shirt resembles some of my n...The man in the Chivas shirt resembles some of my neighbors. I first bridged our cultural gap while watching last year's championship game on a TV in a mercado. When Guadalajara scored the winning goal, I found myself hugging guys like him.John Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528813616267577733noreply@blogger.com