tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post1197746415157348837..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: renting my cultureSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-41270340131423834892011-07-28T16:05:26.699-05:002011-07-28T16:05:26.699-05:00Great to hear from you again.
I agree that San ...Great to hear from you again. <br /><br />I agree that San Miguel has a lot of tourists -- most from Mexico City. And there are a lot of Americans. But I think both help to add to the city's rich culture. If the place had not turned into an artist colony, it would probably have slipped into being one of those "ghost" towns that dot this area.<br /><br />Whether it is the place for me, I don't know. I do know it is filled with lots of blog material.<br /><br />A visit to Puerto Vallarta sounds like a possibility. Keep me posted on when you will be there.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-50931442368454110772011-07-28T15:25:30.692-05:002011-07-28T15:25:30.692-05:00SMA? Well, visited it as the temporary tourist I a...SMA? Well, visited it as the temporary tourist I am from time to time - and found too much tourists there, and too much Gringos. Just like in the "Gangs of SMA" blog. ;-))))))<br />Steve, we will be in Nuevo vallarta in Nov./Dec. Maybe we will be able to meet this time...it´s only about 250 kilometers, and I hope I can steal the car of my mother-in-law. :-) :-)Holger Soodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-64687472659921956302011-07-25T23:54:21.995-05:002011-07-25T23:54:21.995-05:00If I do not stop in to see him on this trip, I wil...If I do not stop in to see him on this trip, I will in the future.<br /><br />Talking of old musicians. I am staying in a house where John Davidson once lived. It probably does not qualify for a blue plaque. But I found it interesting.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-52822743589877751102011-07-25T23:48:02.265-05:002011-07-25T23:48:02.265-05:00You probably know this Steve but Doc Severinsen, f...You probably know this Steve but Doc Severinsen, from the old Johnny Carson show lives in SMA and performs ay the Bella Italia Ristorante. Doc is a spry 84 or so but he does miss the odd show, If you are lucky enough to catch him there, he puts on a great show. Norma and I had a great time and Doc spent several minuter chatting with us at our table. There is a minimum charge so plan on eating there if you go, We can highly recommend him!Croft Randlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-51189291973263556762011-07-24T01:10:07.469-05:002011-07-24T01:10:07.469-05:00The cool nights have been delightful -- as have th...The cool nights have been delightful -- as have the mornings.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-16603318840546185972011-07-24T01:09:31.764-05:002011-07-24T01:09:31.764-05:00Depending on where you live, the trip back home ca...Depending on where you live, the trip back home can be quite a climb. If I lived in one of the houses on the hill, my weight would be down in a jiffy. At least, I am now accustomed to the altitude.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-44891511170008637502011-07-24T01:07:57.168-05:002011-07-24T01:07:57.168-05:00Even though I live in Jalisco, I will be spending ...Even though I live in Jalisco, I will be spending the rest of July in the state of Guanajuato -- in San Miguel.<br /><br />And, no, I am not a citizen yet. Though that is always a possibility.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-46404773709589976842011-07-24T01:06:34.134-05:002011-07-24T01:06:34.134-05:00I have indeed. But I was looking forward to meeti...I have indeed. But I was looking forward to meeting you here.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-55132981757396990032011-07-24T01:06:09.815-05:002011-07-24T01:06:09.815-05:00I am sticking with enjoying the days I have. We s...I am sticking with enjoying the days I have. We shall see what Melaque has to offer when I return in September.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-67132265186775746242011-07-23T21:15:31.011-05:002011-07-23T21:15:31.011-05:00Go for it. You have been alone far too long. And t...Go for it. You have been alone far too long. And the climate? I am wearing long sleeves now, socks, and long pyjamas. Nothing like a good mountain climate to make a body feel at rest. Laurie Mathernehttp://laurieinhonduras.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-76777909615326328242011-07-23T20:21:20.353-05:002011-07-23T20:21:20.353-05:00I met someone via email a couple years back from S...I met someone via email a couple years back from San Miguel, home town Portland OR. He loves it there but said it is very hilly. He was a avid hiker and skier but now that he is retired he finds walking a bit of a challenge in SMA. He hangs out in the Jardin every morning for the local news and to meet more people. I would love to see San Miguel once I land in Mexico. My dream date is May 2012. Keep in touch,<br />hopefully see you soon somewhere. MarilynMarilynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-29772261408195251532011-07-23T20:01:06.838-05:002011-07-23T20:01:06.838-05:00Hi Steve,
Am glad u r having a blast in Jalisco, ...Hi Steve, <br />Am glad u r having a blast in Jalisco, Mexico. Now, r u a citizen in Mexico now?Cori_santiago100@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-14558443130960187572011-07-23T18:25:09.683-05:002011-07-23T18:25:09.683-05:00Well.. you have arrived in Paradise..Well.. you have arrived in Paradise..Richard Landerhttp://www.facebook.com/richard.lander1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-81618937204386495912011-07-23T10:17:12.635-05:002011-07-23T10:17:12.635-05:00SMA really has a lot going for it, not least that ...SMA really has a lot going for it, not least that it's only a few hours from DF. I'm sure that when you get back to Melaque, it will seem much more like the sticks than when you left. <br /><br />Saludos,<br /><br />Kim G<br />Boston, MA<br /><i>Where a spell in the sticks would do us good.</i>Kim Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-35129568000893400392011-07-23T09:38:17.609-05:002011-07-23T09:38:17.609-05:00I like your adjectives. I also find the place com...I like your adjectives. I also find the place comfortable. Like an old pair of loafers that get softer and change tone with each wearing. "Magic" works for some folks. But it just does not work for me as a descriptor of places. Salma Hayek -- now she is magic. Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-31412915782487628042011-07-23T09:30:22.756-05:002011-07-23T09:30:22.756-05:00Steve, there may not be any real magic in SMA, but...Steve, there may not be any real magic in SMA, but take a close look at those you have met there, as it would appear that you have been bewitched during your visit... For all the brouhaha going on in Mexico at the moment, I have always found the town to be "comfortable" - exotic enough to be of constant interest, "familiar" enough to be assuring...<br />Dan in NCDan in NCnoreply@blogger.com