tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post6570614624898543006..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: high dawn in yumaSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-81031562398106396032009-04-20T10:26:00.000-05:002009-04-20T10:26:00.000-05:00AMM -- Thanks. We will get together before you le...AMM -- Thanks. We will get together before you leave.<br /><br />Brenda -- I hope to get back up your way on my travels. Stop by Melaque if you are down our way.<br /><br />Francisco -- It is a fun trip. More to come.<br /><br />Larry -- The fence is a distressing symbol and a silly reality. Sorry we missed you in Mazatlan. We came in late and left early.<br /><br />Billy -- We had a great "conference."<br /><br />Constantino -- Exactly what I thought. Parkinson's Law in practice.<br /><br />Larry -- Good ponts. It helps to explain the official fog.<br /><br />Babs -- The meeting certainly outweighed that silly fence.<br /><br />Cynthia and Mike -- I passed on your greetings to the group. Your advice on matters Mexican has turned out to be very helpful -- especially, speed limits.<br /><br />Rick -- Look for a new title -- SOON.<br /><br />Gloria -- I have enjoyed everything.<br /><br />Jonna -- Thanks. I hope you know my tongue was firmly embedded in my cheek.<br /><br />1st Mate -- Thanks. It was great meeting the three of you. Darrel and I had a great time that evening.<br /><br />Kim -- Hey, Boston Boy. Certainly not you.<br /><br />Teresa -- You always know where to find me.<br /><br />José -- A nice dream -- to tear down our own walls. But politics will prevail. The nativists and Teamsters will have their way.<br /><br />Larry -- See today's post. Sorry we missed you.<br /><br />BoBo's Mom -- Jiggs is hanging in there.<br /><br />Alee' -- I fear the pounds have crept back on. But we are almost at our destination -- and I can get serious again.<br /><br />CancunCanuck -- Touché.<br /><br />Islandgringo -- Thanks, Wayne. Proud to be a member of The Community.<br /><br />Hollito -- Great to hear from you again. Thanks. More to come.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-48126089811604303682009-04-20T03:35:00.000-05:002009-04-20T03:35:00.000-05:00As always, it was interesting to read about your r...As always, it was interesting to read about your road trip until now. I´m curious how it will go on. Wishing you a good time down south! :-)Hollitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13536803143246476262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-14617915658663627582009-04-19T22:59:00.000-05:002009-04-19T22:59:00.000-05:00Glad to return home to discover you have truly hea...Glad to return home to discover you have truly headed for your new one. But to be honest, I knew even before returning home. The buzz at the east coast conference was that Steve was finally on his way and had crossed the border. Even in the midst of our fun, we take time to check up on you!Islagringohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181198510287530636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-80831996735966595892009-04-19T22:16:00.000-05:002009-04-19T22:16:00.000-05:00Bienvendia a Mejico! Glad you got across alright ...Bienvendia a Mejico! Glad you got across alright and met some fine people (I'm jealous!). But hmmm, hoity toity, eh? We'll see about that Mr. Left Coast. ;-)CancunCanuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694054388941351498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-54186795920506558912009-04-19T21:35:00.000-05:002009-04-19T21:35:00.000-05:00Hi Steve,
I've been following your journey south ...Hi Steve,<br /><br />I've been following your journey south - sounds like a breeze, so far. <br /><br />I hope you continue getting all that exercise with Mr. Jiggs - you were looking mighty svelte at your neighborhood despedida. I can't believe how fast you lost those pounds. It took me over six months to do the same. But, I'm so happy now with my hard-earned size eight. Be sure to send us a peek at your new beachboy physique!<br /><br />Que viajen con mucho cuidado,<br /><br />Alee' Robbins, SalemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-40954364296667630902009-04-19T21:31:00.000-05:002009-04-19T21:31:00.000-05:00Congrats for making it through the border!! Hope ...Congrats for making it through the border!! Hope Jiggs is enjoying this adventure as much as you are.BoBo's Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-54779170303221808972009-04-19T21:22:00.000-05:002009-04-19T21:22:00.000-05:00We're getting a little concerned here. It's 8:30,...We're getting a little concerned here. It's 8:30, dark and getting pretty late for you to still be on the road. Hope you're watching out for the pot holes south of Culiacan.<br /><br />Jeez, I sound like a fussy old man!<br /><br />LarryLarry in Mazatlannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-67687503875703024132009-04-19T20:35:00.000-05:002009-04-19T20:35:00.000-05:00That wall indeed sets new heights of ugliness at a...That wall indeed sets new heights of ugliness at all levels. Maybe President O. can give his own wall speech. 'Tear down this wall Mr....um...Mr......Mr. Who?<br /><br />José del Pueblo<br />MexicanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-60049651407180330532009-04-19T18:31:00.000-05:002009-04-19T18:31:00.000-05:00steve,
glad your trip is going so smoothly. i am...steve,<br /><br />glad your trip is going so smoothly. i am having problems with Windows-don't know when i'll get it fixed, so if i don't write for a while, you'll know why. using a friend's computer right now. take care and i hope the rest of your trip goes well.<br /><br />God bless,<br />teresaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-10967774535536935412009-04-19T16:48:00.000-05:002009-04-19T16:48:00.000-05:00Who you callin' hoity-toity?
Kim G
Boston, Ma
Hru...Who you callin' hoity-toity?<br /><br />Kim G<br />Boston, Ma<br /><I>Hrumph!</I>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-80323055852468348202009-04-19T14:39:00.000-05:002009-04-19T14:39:00.000-05:00What a treat to sit down for delicious comida Mexi...What a treat to sit down for delicious <I>comida Mexicana</I> with the Brothers Cotton and hear about your excellent adventures. Sorry I was late, but I always get lost in Guaymas, just ask Brenda. It seems Murphy's Law ruled yesterday, but we survived and prevailed.<br /><br />Be safe, <I>amigos</I>. Even if the landlady is waiting for you, take it easy and enjoy this historic expedition.1st Matehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05276608080436409432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-22336348474483889782009-04-19T14:07:00.000-05:002009-04-19T14:07:00.000-05:00Hoity Toity is one thing we really aren't down...Hoity Toity is one thing we really aren't down here, we missed having you Brenda & Roy and 1st Mate and the Captain here but hope we'll all be in one spot for one of these. <br /><br />Nice that you are taking this road trip with your brother and enjoying the drive. Welcome to México! It's good you are finally here and the adventure has begun.Jonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14775514857047122526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-44153640570610515082009-04-19T13:23:00.000-05:002009-04-19T13:23:00.000-05:00Glad to hear that everything is going well. How fu...Glad to hear that everything is going well. How fun that you met up with your fellow blogger's and enjoyed some time with them. Keep on Trucking! Drive safely and a warm hello to Mr. Jiggs. It's rather vast and open out that way, and beautiful.GlorV1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06789212398770555465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-17773068830372714742009-04-19T12:16:00.000-05:002009-04-19T12:16:00.000-05:00Steve, your blog is finally living up to its name ...Steve, your blog is finally living up to its name and we sitting here are thoroughly enjoying it! <br /><br />Only one thing - it will be a new location but for sure not the same life.<br /><br />RickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-64464333186997899422009-04-19T12:09:00.000-05:002009-04-19T12:09:00.000-05:00Everyone looks GREAT! We're glad to see you made ...Everyone looks GREAT! We're glad to see you made it across without any problems. Keep on truckin'...Mike Nickell and Cynthia Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15871130667961722274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-71413603568147391612009-04-19T10:53:00.000-05:002009-04-19T10:53:00.000-05:00Oh that photo of the fence is HORRIBLE - thankfull...Oh that photo of the fence is HORRIBLE - thankfully the residents of Texas are fighting it tooth and toenail. I hope they succeed. <br />BUT the photo of the "gang" was great and ended the blog on a happy note.<br />Glad you're ALMOST to Melaque.Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-30876817633871375882009-04-19T10:25:00.000-05:002009-04-19T10:25:00.000-05:00Steve
Ah yes, you discovered a little something a...Steve<br /><br />Ah yes, you discovered a little something about Mexican officialdom during your crossing.<br /><br />1) If the script says they open at 8:00, they open at 8:00.<br /><br />2) Copies of documents are checked against the originals many times, and always with a serious face. Back and forth, back and forth.<br /><br />3) Stamps are a sign of authority and are used with much vigor. They are also usually signed, hence the little scribble in the middle of the stamp. In fact if somebody doesn't sign a stamp, ask him/her to just in case.<br /><br />4) Nationals are leery of dogs, especially big dogs.<br /><br />The traffic on route 15 may have been due in part to the end of the two week holiday. Although, it is a major north/south route.<br /><br />LarryLarry in Mazatlannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-8210500882813652562009-04-19T10:20:00.000-05:002009-04-19T10:20:00.000-05:001 hour for a permit? They have too much time to fi...1 hour for a permit? They have too much time to fill, glad you are on your way!Tanchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196129338636347646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-68444262501354740112009-04-19T09:32:00.000-05:002009-04-19T09:32:00.000-05:00You lucky man. I'd love to sit down with Brenda, R...You lucky man. I'd love to sit down with Brenda, Roy and 1st Mate too. Travel Safely.Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-73495338000417010682009-04-19T09:23:00.000-05:002009-04-19T09:23:00.000-05:00So sad! When we crossed three years ago there was...So sad! When we crossed three years ago there was no fence. I'm glad we missed it.<br /><br />LarryLarry in Mazatlannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-2858113115965344372009-04-19T08:53:00.000-05:002009-04-19T08:53:00.000-05:00Steve,
Excellent road post. Looking forward to mor...Steve,<br />Excellent road post. Looking forward to more.<br />Saludos,<br />FranciscoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-50554315625844326742009-04-19T08:49:00.000-05:002009-04-19T08:49:00.000-05:00We enjoyed meeting you and having a mini bloggers ...We enjoyed meeting you and having a mini bloggers conference. Hope to be able to get together again sometime.<br />Take care and travel safely.Brenda Maashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03451724306271286173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-84967623080083725302009-04-19T07:48:00.000-05:002009-04-19T07:48:00.000-05:00Oh mannnnn - Monday - this Monday - I am in the US...Oh mannnnn - Monday - this Monday - I am in the USA :(Frankly Rondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214064414695951062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-3090087771644519692009-04-19T07:47:00.000-05:002009-04-19T07:47:00.000-05:00Woooo Hooooo!!!!
I am smiling big for you. It is...Woooo Hooooo!!!! <br /><br />I am smiling big for you. It is such a great feeling to get through that red light and be in Mexico!<br /><br />See ya Monday!Frankly Rondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214064414695951062noreply@blogger.com