tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post8524383190808927166..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: i never do anything twiceSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-20642454884841862112012-10-19T16:43:05.749-05:002012-10-19T16:43:05.749-05:00It was beyond fun. They are a bit spending. But ...It was beyond fun. They are a bit spending. But I just looked at the price of buying a new Escape (with the amenities of my current one, but without all the dirt). $36,000! I thought I had been redirected to the BWM page. It made an ATV look like a bargain. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-48855107466687596292012-10-19T13:51:12.465-05:002012-10-19T13:51:12.465-05:00Oh my gosh, that sounds like SO much fun!! I reall...Oh my gosh, that sounds like SO much fun!! I really want an ATV but they are very cost prohibitive here. You could buy a car for what they want for one of those things. And Barbara, I wouldn't even care about the licensing or the helmet if I could afford one!Shannon Caseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-26612048447160080702012-10-17T16:48:04.262-05:002012-10-17T16:48:04.262-05:00Or leg. When Ray found out I was a motorcyclist, ...Or leg. When Ray found out I was a motorcyclist, he warned me not to put my foot down (as I would on a motorcycle to steady it on the oblique). He pointed out how the rear wheel would tear up my leg. Made sense to me. But at least five times I instinctively took my foot off of the riding rail. Fortunately, to no bad effect. But that was almost exactly the scenario where I ended up with a broken right ankle while ziplining. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-14796813299009865062012-10-17T16:44:17.227-05:002012-10-17T16:44:17.227-05:00I also found a good source in town. I also found a good source in town. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-20019012204551566502012-10-17T16:43:49.042-05:002012-10-17T16:43:49.042-05:00Almost as good as a motorcycle. Almost as good as a motorcycle. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-3624564852163474562012-10-17T16:43:24.792-05:002012-10-17T16:43:24.792-05:00We have all of those requirements, as well. But o...We have all of those requirements, as well. But our part of Mexico simply notes that a regulation exists -- and then we all go on with our lives as if it did not. The trick is either to avoid -- or ignore -- the traffic wardens. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-7031576100648505352012-10-17T16:41:19.478-05:002012-10-17T16:41:19.478-05:00I look forward to it. I look forward to it. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-74885349715623618522012-10-17T16:39:40.027-05:002012-10-17T16:39:40.027-05:00And I would gladly do it again.And I would gladly do it again.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-91016824812928579552012-10-17T16:36:00.393-05:002012-10-17T16:36:00.393-05:00You brave hombre you! I always wanted to ride on ...You brave hombre you! I always wanted to ride on on the dunes near Florence, Oregon but that's sand my friend much nicer on the kidneys.<br />Glad you did it, and you are here to write about it, Didn't notice your writing jittery of anything, way to go!!!Marilyn Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-9437367917970789642012-10-17T16:08:48.330-05:002012-10-17T16:08:48.330-05:00We've ATV'd with Ray the last two years. H...We've ATV'd with Ray the last two years. He's a great guy, very knowledgeable re. the countryside, it's plants and animals and history. As you say Steve, it was like being a kid again except there were no vehicles like ATVs when I was young and by the way, look for "strong and free"...... voile, that's true north! Hopefully we'll see you in Jan. Howienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-10721491927311510192012-10-17T15:57:03.800-05:002012-10-17T15:57:03.800-05:00The village of Cuestacuamote is full of farmers wi...The village of Cuestacuamote is full of farmers with them.......When I was in that area last Jan and Feb, the goat farmer came every day to check on and feed the goats. And, often to put them back inside the fence. I could hear him coming. He always waved. So did his kids and wife if they ALL were on the ATV. <br />Many expats here have them........easier to park then a car. But here they have to be licensed and inspected and everything else - plus a helmet just like a motorcycle.<br />GLAD you had so much fun! Babsofsanmiguelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-39305549638064660392012-10-17T15:55:34.571-05:002012-10-17T15:55:34.571-05:00 we've done quite a few bicycle trips around t... we've done quite a few bicycle trips around the country side, including Pinal Villa, the back side of Jaluco and El Aguacate through mango, banana and orange groves, pineapple and jalapeno fields, ATV trip is also still on our to do list....Let us know if you go on another trip with Ray and we'll probably join you!Elke L Gazvodahttp://www.facebook.com/people/Elke-L-Gazvoda/1791624416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-9721756106125276672012-10-17T15:43:09.194-05:002012-10-17T15:43:09.194-05:00I've never driven one of those babies either. ...I've never driven one of those babies either. Looks like fun. I envy you.Felipe Zapatahttp://unseenmoon.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-37724300902589114932012-10-17T15:10:48.145-05:002012-10-17T15:10:48.145-05:00Oh,Oh, I can see it now.....maybe they have those ...Oh,Oh, I can see it now.....maybe they have those lightweight casts for your arm and wrist...... tanchonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-45903704110987794022012-10-17T12:46:44.010-05:002012-10-17T12:46:44.010-05:00http://pv.es.craigslist.com.mx/mca/ http://pv.es.craigslist.com.mx/mca/ Craigsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-76911461786676918472012-10-17T11:23:37.237-05:002012-10-17T11:23:37.237-05:00I hope I have two good eyes. On the other hand, y...I hope I have two good eyes. On the other hand, you may have spoken with my optometrist. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-6251577991415474482012-10-17T11:21:50.825-05:002012-10-17T11:21:50.825-05:00One of the beauties f Mexico are the number of tra...One of the beauties f Mexico are the number of trails that exist -- or are just a step away from being made. I have a whole new appreciation for farmers in the jungle. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-63748558662337093852012-10-17T11:10:43.857-05:002012-10-17T11:10:43.857-05:00Another reminder of how much joy surrounds us in o...Another reminder of how much joy surrounds us in our daily lives. If we could only get that pesky work stuff out of the way. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-37090360491195756392012-10-17T10:49:45.916-05:002012-10-17T10:49:45.916-05:00I remember feeling that way when I took a kayak tr...I remember feeling that way when I took a kayak trip down the Willamette. I just kept thinking, "Does anyone else know this was here?"NWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-22412503357642074012012-10-17T10:30:51.779-05:002012-10-17T10:30:51.779-05:00As long as the ATVs stay on established trails and...As long as the ATVs stay on established trails and are not destructive to the environment, have fun. HomerAKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-76490807012150586312012-10-17T10:19:52.490-05:002012-10-17T10:19:52.490-05:00I have grown that flower here in Calif. Definitel...I have grown that flower here in Calif. Definitely a species of cosmo. You have a good eye.Cdubeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-91794286400333316222012-10-17T09:43:36.792-05:002012-10-17T09:43:36.792-05:00Yesterday we drove to villages I have never seen. ...Yesterday we drove to villages I have never seen. And, of course, places I could not get to in my Escape. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-59270637204761665792012-10-17T09:42:22.080-05:002012-10-17T09:42:22.080-05:00They are scarce. Some are imported directly from ...They are scarce. Some are imported directly from The States by the recurring tourist crowd. But they can be found down here -- for a price. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-23068110446371327992012-10-17T09:40:59.576-05:002012-10-17T09:40:59.576-05:00On yesterday's trip, I was thinking just how m...On yesterday's trip, I was thinking just how much fun it would be to regularly get out into the countryside. It is almost like discovering a completely new world around me.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-21174493835713271662012-10-17T09:39:32.531-05:002012-10-17T09:39:32.531-05:00Speaking of nostalgia, I saw a grandfather with tw...Speaking of nostalgia, I saw a grandfather with two of his young grandchildren in his lap "helping" him drive his pickup -- and creating memories for them like my dad did for my brother and me. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.com