tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post771683799540877077..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: in a pickle with the queenSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-27290978100010519522012-10-13T10:06:00.034-05:002012-10-13T10:06:00.034-05:00It's nice to know at least one person noticed ...It's nice to know at least one person noticed my absense! Yes, I was indeed away - a week in Budapest. Followed by a week of work and processing photos from my new camera on my new laptop....it's been a great gadget fortnight!Gary Dennesshttp://garydenness.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-25056815046767365552012-10-13T09:45:04.912-05:002012-10-13T09:45:04.912-05:00Have you been away? I was a bit concerned that I ...Have you been away? I was a bit concerned that I had not heard from you. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-66256146608186259792012-10-13T09:27:36.907-05:002012-10-13T09:27:36.907-05:00Glad it arrived ok, Steve. And relatively quickly ...Glad it arrived ok, Steve. And relatively quickly too. Mexico's postal service impresses again. Even if the republican minded stamp man did his best to deface it! Gary Dennesshttp://garydenness.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-4612488054703189072012-10-09T13:59:35.732-05:002012-10-09T13:59:35.732-05:00And Alex has a full selection of flavors of Kettle...And Alex has a full selection of flavors of Kettle Chips (from my old home town) in Hawaii. Well, everything but pickled onion -- which they do not make in Salem, either. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-36386089866760109582012-10-09T13:31:06.059-05:002012-10-09T13:31:06.059-05:00Steve, Salt & Vinegar potato chips - available...Steve, Salt & Vinegar potato chips - available in the regular potato chip section at Walmart. They also finally had pretzels again.Elke L Gazvodahttp://www.facebook.com/people/Elke-L-Gazvoda/1791624416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-23843430580081385712012-10-06T23:33:52.873-05:002012-10-06T23:33:52.873-05:00 I love wasabe chips. They were everywhere in Chi... I love wasabe chips. They were everywhere in China.Must have been for the "secret" Japanese visitors.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-64179918477241297052012-10-06T20:25:24.307-05:002012-10-06T20:25:24.307-05:00 Similar re chips here - Alaska Cool (King Crab fl... Similar re chips here - Alaska Cool (King Crab flavor) and, of course, wasabe and nori flavors. Fun to sping some of these on visiting Americans!Thomas Ricehttp://www.facebook.com/thomas.rice.906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-83138875636195377342012-10-05T18:20:11.438-05:002012-10-05T18:20:11.438-05:00It is nearly as difficult. I went through the int...It is nearly as difficult. I went through the interview process when I was looking for a companion for Jiggs.<br /><br />The coat of a golden may not be the best here on the coast. But I have my preferences. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-42429627934716151722012-10-05T18:18:08.218-05:002012-10-05T18:18:08.218-05:00You really think Golden Rescue is going to let you...You really think Golden Rescue is going to let you take one of their precious charges into dangerous, narco-infested Mexico? I hear it's harder to get a dog from them than it is to adopt a human child. <br /><br />It also seems like it'd be hard (hot) life to be a golden retriever in coastal Mexico. Why not go native and get a Xoloescuincle if you insist on living in an infernal climate?<br /><br />Saludos,<br /><br />Kim G<br />Boston, MA<br /><i>Where we think cats are both more entertaining and easier to take care of.</i>Kim Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-41478160116369693122012-10-05T12:48:37.962-05:002012-10-05T12:48:37.962-05:00I suspect I will need to import a golden. They ar...I suspect I will need to import a golden. They are rather rare in these parts. When I was in Oregon, I regularly monitored the golden rescue site. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-9803617029216725602012-10-05T05:59:38.038-05:002012-10-05T05:59:38.038-05:00What happens with Linda and I with dogs is that th...What happens with Linda and I with dogs is that they come to us. We were dogless for about two weeks after our Jiggs clone passed on; when a friend fell sick. "Just take her until Mr.--- gets better". Our best dogs have arrived in that package. normnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-84483974668286955512012-10-05T01:10:06.389-05:002012-10-05T01:10:06.389-05:00That is because you have never tasted beef and wor...That is because you have never tasted beef and worcestershire sauce potato chips in China. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-67439556385994301492012-10-05T01:05:57.837-05:002012-10-05T01:05:57.837-05:00I am far older than I look. I was Cortes's po...I am far older than I look. I was Cortes's pool boy.<br /><br />When I was in China, I was pleasantly surprised at the variety of flavors in chips. Most of which would never show up on American shelves.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-79667019355422346532012-10-04T20:31:02.905-05:002012-10-04T20:31:02.905-05:00I didn't realize you'd been around at the ...I didn't realize you'd been around at the time Mexico got rid of the monarchs! (55555 - in Thai 5 is pronounced ha, so 555 is the same as lol or ha ha ha).<br /><br />Agree with the salt and vinegar chips being addictive and am so pleased that some of the island's stores - including 7/11 [yes it's here too] have Lorenz's from Germany and some carry Lay's version as well.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Phuket Tom<br />Rawai Beach, Phuket Island<br />The Kingdom of ThailandThomas Ricehttp://www.facebook.com/thomas.rice.906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-31766708905252081862012-10-04T19:26:36.208-05:002012-10-04T19:26:36.208-05:00The first time I had a vinegar and salt potato chi...The first time I had a vinegar and salt potato chip, I thought "rotten potato chip." Now that I know they're supposed to be that way, I still think of them as chips gone wrong.jennifer rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-76593092581649833382012-10-04T10:40:29.119-05:002012-10-04T10:40:29.119-05:00 Good one that. Good one that.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-32007243613275242992012-10-04T10:34:38.397-05:002012-10-04T10:34:38.397-05:00It seems that Mr. Denness sent an old photo of Mic...It seems that Mr. Denness sent an old photo of Michael Jackson.Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-44710411486210891612012-10-04T10:14:46.141-05:002012-10-04T10:14:46.141-05:00Speaking if pets, if I buy a house down here, I ma...Speaking if pets, if I buy a house down here, I may buy another dog. A small estate needs a golden retriever. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-29937774389705752782012-10-04T10:09:50.302-05:002012-10-04T10:09:50.302-05:00I bought the salt and vinegar chips at Soriana. Y...I bought the salt and vinegar chips at Soriana. You never know what you will find in their "exotic imports" section.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-48929092873977998362012-10-04T09:16:00.260-05:002012-10-04T09:16:00.260-05:00What a great post card. The post office face tatto...What a great post card. The post office face tattoo definitely adds to its appeal.<br /><br />I love salt and vinegar chips. Were these brought from up north, or did you mange to find them somewhere nearer home?Marc Olsonhttp://marcoyucatan.blogspot.mx/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-25738149917396579042012-10-04T07:25:50.816-05:002012-10-04T07:25:50.816-05:00As long as King or Queen has little or no power to...As long as King or Queen has little or no power to set policy, I'm good with it. It's like having a fancy pet.normnoreply@blogger.com