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August 31, 2003
Dear Editor,
In response to Paul's email about
notaries, I have had several dealing with US companies
during my 3 years here in beautiful La Cruz. In all
those dealings, the US companies would not recognize
a signed and notarized document that was done by a Mexican
notary. This forces us to go to a U.S. Consulate wherever
we can find one to get the document notarized so the
U.S. firms will accept it. Does anyone know why this
is necessary?
Thanks
Ron M. from LaCruz
Dear Ron,
Paul also contacted us to tell
us that he “was told even the Canadian and or
local Notario were not sufficient for these documents....”
Perhaps one of our readers has
an answer to your query.
The Ed.
Dear Editor,
This is for Anna: The explosions
you heard were from the Feast Days celebrating the patron
saint of the church in El Caloso, which culminated on
the 15th of the month.
You were right, they start around
5:30-6 a.m.
Maria Elizabeth
Hello,
I am looking for a business report detailing the restaurant
industry in Puerto Vallarta. Trends, number of restaurants
etc. Do you know where I can obtain a free report like
this?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Mike T.
Dear Mike,
I think that your best bet would be the local chapter
of the National Chamber of the Restaurant Industry -
CANIRAC.
You can e-mail them at: canirac@pvnet.com.mx
The Ed.
Dear Editor,
I spoke to the ice cream department
manager at Sam's. I wanted to know when more 'Lite Time
French Vanilla Frozen Yogert' would arrive (1/2 gal.
for $35!). He said I must have been the only one buying
it - it sold so slow they aren't stocking it anymore…
So, if you love frozen yogurt (this stuff is better
than ice cream), talk to them or put a note in the suggestion
box, maybe they'll bring it back - they brought back
cinnamon rolls!!
Lite Time Lover
Hi,
Do you have any information on the Sheraton Buganvilias
Resort? We own a timeshare and are planning on bringing
our 2 sons down in March 2004. We would like to book
our week but we can't seem to get a straight answer
as to the date the Resort will open. Airfare is so expensive
from Iowa and we would like to purchase as soon as possible,
but are afraid to, because of the uncertainty of the
resort.
Thank you any information would
be greatly appreciated.
Shae Kerns
Dear Shea,
As far as we know, the hotel will be open for the holidays,
so you should have no problem at the time you mention.
The Ed.
Dear Editor,
This is a reply to Craig Abrahamson's
acticle about "Gringo's Whining". We are blond
haired, light skinned husband and wife, we have been
here in Mexico fulltime for 4 years now. And I can honestly
say that we have not been treated unfairly by the vast
majority of the people we meet. We have had Transito
single us out and have had Pemex workers short change
us. But these are minor things when you look at the
entire picture of living here.
It is a major cultural change for
us and we are still learning the do's and don’ts
of the culture. For instance, when a Mexican driver
decides to run a red light he isn't doing it to break
the law, he is doing it because he didn't want to wait
and needed to be in front of the line of cars. Ever
see someone pass you on the right side shoulder of the
road and fly to the front of the line? Sure you have
and I been told it has nothing to do with me, it is
a macho thing to be in front.
But my question to Craig Abrahamson
is who pays for the damage to my car when it is side
swiped by one of the "Gotta be in front" guys?
Perhaps, your complexion is darker and less obvious
as mine or others. Those who wrote and "whined"
did so for a reason if only to get it off their chests,
"a Gringo macho thing" perhaps.
PV has its' problems that Craig Abrahamson
and others like him may not see, and tourism will suffer
if word gets back that "Gringo's are not welcome
here" or "It's too expensive to visit here".
Look at Cabo and Matazlan, both places have suffered
do to these same problems. So let them WHINE and maybe
someone will listen and start planning for the future.
Thanks
R&B
Dear Editor,
After reading Mr. Abrahamson's letter
in the last issue, I couldn't help thinking about Mexicans
living in the USA. Are they constantly overcharged and
cheated by the American people? Sure, maybe some are,
but mostly they are provided food, shelter and medical
care by the US government - even if they are known to
be living there illegally.
I'm not suggesting the government
here provide for foreigners - on the contrary, foreigners
living here spend hundreds of thousands (if not millions)
of dollars each year. All we ask is to be treated fairly.
Wouldn't you think people who depend so heavily on seasonal
tourism would be a little supportive (if not thankful)
of foreigners who choose to stay here year round?
I continue to read about million
dollar real estate sales, but these aren't in PV. If
foreigners continue to move/buy away, what will happen
to the economy here? Everyone needs to make a living
and I believe foreigners would like to see local people
raise their standard of living. We're not WHINING, we're
just asking to be treated fairly (fair prices would
also encourage tourism) - so don't gouge those of us
spending money here all year long.
A faithful reader
Dear Editor,
What is the weather like in Puerto Vallarta in late
November?
Gracias.
Sid W.
Dear Sid,
In my opinion, November and December are the best months
of the year in Vallarta. It is sunny and clear every
day, the air is dry, temperatures range between 22 and
27 degrees Centigrade and the mountains are still lush
green following the rainy season that usually ends at
the beginning of October.
What more can I say?
The Ed.
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