tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post950417846101573481..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: for whom the bell tollsSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-15710756399953373622011-09-03T23:49:17.677-05:002011-09-03T23:49:17.677-05:00One of my joys in Melaque was learning the differe...One of my joys in Melaque was learning the difference between the various bells, honks, whistles,Tarzan calls, and shouts. It has been interesting discovering the differences between my fishing village by the sea and your fishing village by the lake. I suspect my education will re-commence before too long.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-61413659281139713492011-09-03T22:49:35.526-05:002011-09-03T22:49:35.526-05:00In Mexico you will find sounds and signals for eve...In Mexico you will find sounds and signals for everything from trash trucks, knife sharpners, scrap metal collectors, gas deliveries, veggies hawkers, homemade tortillas and much more. <br />At my house I just leave a coin or two on top of the Home Depot purchased trash can and they come to door and empty it every time they are in the neighborhood. No fuss, no muss, it gets emptied even if I forget to leave a tip.Ric Hoffmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-12463137261016027332011-09-01T09:04:35.896-05:002011-09-01T09:04:35.896-05:00Oh, there must be a middle ground. Maybe he could ...Oh, there must be a middle ground. Maybe he could occasionally ask permission? I can't believe the people he meets are so thin skinned as all that.Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-20198460229664645232011-09-01T09:04:16.884-05:002011-09-01T09:04:16.884-05:00Take a look at http://unseenmoon.wordpress.com/Take a look at http://unseenmoon.wordpress.com/Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-74555255921533512912011-09-01T09:03:28.233-05:002011-09-01T09:03:28.233-05:00But Dorothy dined alone -- a lot.But Dorothy dined alone -- a lot.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-11833974289857895092011-09-01T09:03:04.326-05:002011-09-01T09:03:04.326-05:00Tee hee! You could be right. And in fairness to St...Tee hee! You could be right. And in fairness to Steve, although I miss his sins of omissions, as I described in my original rant, it is true that his own personality comes through pretty well-- so at least there is one character. Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-25869252793012716692011-09-01T08:56:53.115-05:002011-09-01T08:56:53.115-05:00oh good! I will look for you.oh good! I will look for you.Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-81412838223754319922011-09-01T08:56:29.925-05:002011-09-01T08:56:29.925-05:00Dorothy Parker is weeping.Dorothy Parker is weeping.Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-83559885774453074812011-08-31T22:16:39.906-05:002011-08-31T22:16:39.906-05:00And pay I shall. I am always pleased when someone...And pay I shall. I am always pleased when someone will haul my trash.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-25831838709420906222011-08-31T21:30:56.121-05:002011-08-31T21:30:56.121-05:00These guys are on the lowest scale of minimum wage...These guys are on the lowest scale of minimum wage... probably about $5 dollars a day tops. So a few pesos tip is appreciated.... If they ever go on strike...they will be sorely missed and after about a week you'll hear the screams of the local citizenry.Bob in Exilenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-231128890958239452011-08-31T20:37:29.247-05:002011-08-31T20:37:29.247-05:00Well, my neighbors certainly got to see more of me...Well, my neighbors certainly got to see more of me than I have shown anywhere but the beach.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-30395686590543030172011-08-31T20:35:54.570-05:002011-08-31T20:35:54.570-05:00Now I know. That may explain the rather stunned l...Now I know. That may explain the rather stunned look.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-5765793021568201202011-08-31T19:50:57.868-05:002011-08-31T19:50:57.868-05:00Christine: I'm not gone. I just changed styles...Christine: I'm not gone. I just changed styles and universe.Felipe Zapatahttp://unseenmoon.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-36726182122099529422011-08-31T19:45:38.728-05:002011-08-31T19:45:38.728-05:00In theory, it's a free service, but I always g...In theory, it's a free service, but I always give them a few pesos, usually five.Felipe Zapatahttp://unseenmoon.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-59115619298340492722011-08-31T19:17:29.064-05:002011-08-31T19:17:29.064-05:00If tips are the custom, I stiffed the hand that ri...If tips are the custom, I stiffed the hand that rings the bell.<br /><br />I suspect I will be back.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-78178035685199894432011-08-31T19:16:50.076-05:002011-08-31T19:16:50.076-05:00I was house sitting San Miguel de Allende and the ...I was house sitting San Miguel de Allende and the owner told me that I was to catch her garbage man when he rang his bell--at 6 am 'approximately'--I decided that I would not make any garbage! In Merida, the guys come 3x's a week and pick it up w/o the beeps and honks. I do appreciate the early morning social aspect; my friend in SMA later learned to pay the neighbor kids the night before to take her garbage!baldwinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-11671471346922533392011-08-31T18:53:20.858-05:002011-08-31T18:53:20.858-05:00More Cow Bell!!!
LOL... I was hoping that wasn&...<b>More Cow Bell!!!</b> <br /><br />LOL... I was hoping that wasn't already written. <br /><br />In F's neighborhood the signal is a whistle. And then we all scramble out with our trash, hoping fervently that the truck won't be too far down the street before we arrive. And in typical Mexican tradition, tips are expected. In fact, that may well be what pays for the service. I'm not sure. Did you have to fork over cash too?<br /><br />I too have enjoyed your visit to Pátzcuaro. <br /><br /><i>C'mon back soon, ya hear?</i><br /><br />Saludos,<br /><br />Kim G<br />Boston, MA<br /><i>Where we'd also like to return to Pátzcuaro one day.</i><br /><br />P.S. To Christina--<br /><br />I think what Steve is providing is the "Salemized" version, given his provenance.Kim Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-81436616773617432472011-08-31T17:50:15.841-05:002011-08-31T17:50:15.841-05:00It was near the top of mine, as well. Still is.It was near the top of mine, as well. Still is.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-79796237762909436692011-08-31T17:43:37.201-05:002011-08-31T17:43:37.201-05:00Thanks Steve for sharing Patzcuaro with us. I'...Thanks Steve for sharing Patzcuaro with us. I've loved all the pictures. My husband and I have had many discussions about where we would like to retire in Mexico. Patzcuaro has always been towards the top of the list.<br />Jackie MartinezJackie Martineznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-46013799046168062932011-08-31T14:25:31.439-05:002011-08-31T14:25:31.439-05:00I get the impression the beach may be the odd man ...I get the impression the beach may be the odd man out in the garbage process.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-73541931967060864482011-08-31T14:23:16.547-05:002011-08-31T14:23:16.547-05:00You left out "direct."You left out "direct."Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-85024146912523323312011-08-31T14:22:25.150-05:002011-08-31T14:22:25.150-05:00It was a slow pitch across the plate.It was a slow pitch across the plate.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-54403657997737600692011-08-31T14:21:38.471-05:002011-08-31T14:21:38.471-05:00This may be one aspect where the coast wins on eff...This may be one aspect where the coast wins on efficiency. I wander why the difference?<br /><br />Thanks for the notice on the weather. It has been raining steadily here this afternoon. If I need to, I can always stop and spend the night along the way.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-5339678602220039442011-08-31T14:20:14.640-05:002011-08-31T14:20:14.640-05:00Jennifer said there{s no plot and no personalities...Jennifer said there{s no plot and no personalities.. That's a B.Traven story right there...No heros ..'[The Treasure of the Sierra Madres".<br /> Listening for the cowbell... one morning in Puebla I ran to throw my garbage on the truck...there was an American lady doing the same... I told her.. "We've got to stop meeting this way".Bob in Exilenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-21327683543689670302011-08-31T14:19:49.895-05:002011-08-31T14:19:49.895-05:00This place is real uptown.This place is real uptown.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.com