tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post7188721210722993948..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: offering and accepting a handSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-32041855801646223312009-07-01T16:07:29.155-05:002009-07-01T16:07:29.155-05:00I think you should give yourself more time. The t...I think you should give yourself more time. The thing I love most about Mexico, besides the generosity of the people is the spontaneity. We have lived in three different places and they have all been special and we've taken a lot from each one. It's really the country and circle of friends and new adventures that will help you decide. Re: your later blog, I love the mechanics here. We have never been disappointed. I think you might need to relax, don't overanalyze, don't put yourself on a time table. Good luck to you Steve.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515309210668656076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-51991250272813646192009-07-01T09:28:23.880-05:002009-07-01T09:28:23.880-05:00Listen to Jiggs....Live in the Moment!!Listen to Jiggs....Live in the Moment!!BoBo's Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-39528041102023678972009-06-30T15:50:49.440-05:002009-06-30T15:50:49.440-05:00I'm not so sure that it is too soon to start l...I'm not so sure that it is too soon to start looking around and evaluating where you are. I felt that the greatest benefit we had in moving here was the many years of driving all over the Republic and it's neighbors to the north and south in our RV. We could stay as long as we felt like and move anywhere that looked interesting. I always pretended I was living wherever we were parked, it was fun. It also quickly showed me whether I would want to really live in a place, it didn't take long to figure out. We returned often to those places that I enjoyed "living in" and that made our eventual choice an easy one. I knew what the things were that made me content or made me want to move on. By now, you have the 'feel' of Melaque. The good will perhaps get better (certainly the weather will move closer to perfect soon) but the bad may also get worse. It just matters if the balance is right for you.Jonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14775514857047122526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-16556571297286144842009-06-30T13:24:15.681-05:002009-06-30T13:24:15.681-05:00Dear,Steve
I do not have much to say about living ...Dear,Steve<br />I do not have much to say about living in Mexico or retire in that matter.but I feel,I got to know you little by reading your Blog....<br />I wish you the all the best!<br /> min VaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-51175369324508698512009-06-30T11:17:24.822-05:002009-06-30T11:17:24.822-05:00There are tons of things to be done in every littl...There are tons of things to be done in every little pueblo. All it takes is asking and finding the right person. I am positive that your skills could be utilized by someone. Not your professional skills though, I mean your life skills from the north. Heavens' they don't need more legal beagles down here.Tanchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196129338636347646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-58309000535923366252009-06-30T11:04:31.719-05:002009-06-30T11:04:31.719-05:00Agree with Islagringo who has been working hard fo...Agree with Islagringo who has been working hard for the people in <i>my</i> area (go figure).<br /><br />As to helping you with a conclusion - waaaay too soon. You have been there 8 weeks. I don't think anyone can arrive at this kind of a conclusion at this point. I could say be patient. ;-)Calypsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705486544074674388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-12545882086714938662009-06-30T10:25:52.064-05:002009-06-30T10:25:52.064-05:00Steve - As far as accepting help and/or moral supp...Steve - As far as accepting help and/or moral support, it's probably easier for us females. Especially those of us who have raised kids.<br /><br />Regarding whether you should choose another spot, I'm wondering if two months is adequate time for you to make that decision. I suggest you keep an open mind. If you decide too soon to go elsewhere your mind will be distracted by your next destination and you might be less likely to make lasting friendships where you are.1st Matehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05276608080436409432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-28194846741678690152009-06-30T10:09:56.308-05:002009-06-30T10:09:56.308-05:00I have read many places that it was feared that th...I have read many places that it was feared that the internet and computers would isolate us from each other...that we would sit in our houses typing away and lose the ability to make real connections.<br /><br />But actually I think it is the opposite...my world has expanded in such a wonderful way thanks to blogs, bloggers, and so many new friendships.<br /><br />But it is hard to explain to people sometimes!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016075941355264454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-39636539784265843962009-06-30T09:50:44.967-05:002009-06-30T09:50:44.967-05:00From my point of view the logistical help received...From my point of view the logistical help received from the owner of the house you are sitting, and bloggers like new beginnings and sparks made your transition into life in Mexico a lot easier. Encouraging and discouraging words from others who have “been there, done that” have also helped to stabilize the emotional and decision making process. NOB you spent a lifetime nurturing connections and building a circle of friends and advisors. Challenges that arose in Salem were easy to master because you already had the connections and resources. All the simple things like where to get a haircut, where to shop, where are the best restaurants and who is the best mechanic, have to be relearned. The best way to learn who, what and where in Melaque is to ask for help from the “been there, done that” crowd that you have access to. This blog is your most useful tool. USE IT.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01100143317263846589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-57793662036423845942009-06-30T08:26:21.280-05:002009-06-30T08:26:21.280-05:00I've almost always found that when people say ...I've almost always found that when people say "if there is anything I can do..." that they never mean it. That mindset changed when I entered the blogosphere. When bloggers say it, they really mean it. To outsiders, it is a strange relationship, almost incomprehensible, that bloggers have with each other. I don't claim to understand it. I just accept it and love it for what it is.Islagringohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181198510287530636noreply@blogger.com