Gail Anderson
@gubabbaboy
American 暗网禁区 in Mexico
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About me
American
Lives in near Leon, Guanajuato
Speaks English, can converse in Spanish
Registration: 03 May 2011
Activity
Financial/banking information by gubabbaboy
I'd like to know if it matters to US banks about the mailing address of the owner of the account. I've lived in Mexico for ten years, and still use banking accounts in the US (Bank Of America, CITI Bank, Chase Bank). We use them to have ...
Thank you, travellight. I've been considering using secure messages with the banks I have used for many years. Maybe it sounds a bit paranoid, but I'm just not sure I want them to know, whether from a message or a call. My husband and I are ... Read More
Financial/banking information by gubabbaboy
I'd like to know if it matters to US banks about the mailing address of the owner of the account. I've lived in Mexico for ten years, and still use banking accounts in the US (Bank Of America, CITI Bank, Chase Bank). We use them to have ...
Thank you. This is a more direct way to get an answer, I'm sure, but my heart just sinks when I make a call to a US company - never sure if the answer I get is really real. But I'll get to it. Thanks very much. Gail Read More
Financial/banking information
I'd like to know if it matters to US banks about the mailing address of the owner of the account. I've lived in Mexico for ten years, and still use banking accounts in the US (Bank Of America, CITI Bank, Chase Bank). We use them to have ... Read More
Reading habits in Mexico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in Mexico or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of reading do ...
I have a NOOK reader with many, many books. I purchase mostly from Barnes and Noble's $1.99/$2.99 Bookbub offers. I occasionally purchase books at full price, and I have a few books in Spanish, although reading Spanish is rather slow. I read ... Read More
Crime in Rosarito, Baja by paullad
Trying to get the straight scoop on crime there. Of course real estate agents are going to downplay it. Does anyone have any insight? Thanks.
Speaking of Rosarito - some west coast friends are considering moving there, and are interested in knowing of some specific assisted living places:) Read More
US telephone number by grasshopper51
I'm moving to Mexico in a few months and I've noticed that some people have Mexican numbers and US (San Diego) numbers. I would like to keep my current telephone number that I've had for more than 20 years. Is that possible? I know that ...
T-Mobile has a Simple Mobile plan with free calling to local numbers in Mexico, and free calls to the US. I have my same "old" phone number:) Read More
Mexican document translated to English by Guestposter651
Does anyone have any idea where to get a Mexican birth cert translated to English by a registered translator?
Do you need an official translation for a business transaction, or is it just for your own use? My experience was related to getting a translation from English to Spanish as a prerequisite for marriage, and it was simple in central Mexico, near San ... Read More
Some Pitfalls of Spanish by jonny danger
I apologise to anyone fluent but this might help learners. Gender of nouns: There are three exceptions where the articles (the, a, an) don't match the noun's ending. !) El Aguila .. any noun that begins with A becomes masculine. You ...
Texasaaa, you can learn, little by little. People will be patient with you, and they will be relieved (at least the ones who don't speak English), and happy when you do your best to communicate. Read More
Some Pitfalls of Spanish by jonny danger
I apologise to anyone fluent but this might help learners. Gender of nouns: There are three exceptions where the articles (the, a, an) don't match the noun's ending. !) El Aguila .. any noun that begins with A becomes masculine. You ...
This is all interesting! Where I live (rancho, Central Mexico), people don't say "Qu茅?" as much as "M谩nde?" or "C贸mo?" if they want you to repeat. (Or "C贸moc贸moc贸mo?") If you ... Read More
what is a 'car hotel' ? by Lash
We want to drive to Cancun via Texas this November. Someone said to reserve 'car hotels' for sleeping every night. this way your car and its contents are secure while you are sleeping. Anyone heard of this?
Hello! I have lived in central Mexico for nearly 5 years. When my husband and I travel we often use Auto Hoteles. They're designed for privacy. When you enter, there is a barricade, and you speak into a speaker - no office here! Normally ... Read More
The other side of the Mexican postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
I have lived in Guanajuato, Mexico for three years, right in the heart of the country. In a nutshell, we came because this country, this little town, this house is my husband聮s birthplace. We had retired from years of working the US, and found it ... Read More
Car Legalization/Residente Temporal, My Experience by gubabbaboy
My husband and I have been living in a rancho in the state of Guanajuato for three years. This February I received my Residente Temporal card (my husband is Mexican), and we were relieved that our car with its California plates would now be legal ...
Hi, rsandyanne, Well, as you can see from my post, I am still being informed - this was just my experience. What I have been told is right there:). If you have a Residente Temporal permit you (SHOULD) be allowed to have your car. Check with an ... Read More
Car Legalization/Residente Temporal, My Experience
My husband and I have been living in a rancho in the state of Guanajuato for three years. This February I received my Residente Temporal card (my husband is Mexican), and we were relieved that our car with its California plates would now be legal ... Read More
Mail by rsandyanne1
While in Mexico, how do I get my Mail from the USA? sandy
I have had good service from mailboxforwarding.com. They forward to our local post office box. They handle all mail. They scan, shred, forward as you wish, for about $300/year. The only drawback for us is that you cannot actually go to the site ... Read More
Getting married in Mexico by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Mexico or who are about to get married in Mexico to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Mexico? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...
Very interesting. And thanks for the tip! Read More