@CasaColibri
American expat in Mexico
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American
Lives in Guanajuato, Guanajuato
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 02 December 2017
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Biggest Challenge in Moving to Mexico by ddfleming
Looking for some feedback: What was your biggest challenge in the process of relocating/moving to Mexico? How did you solve it? What worked/didn't work? Please comment on this thread or private message me if you don't want to post a public ...
Biggest challenge: getting over the inertia and making the decision to DO IT! Read More
Exploring Options by Elkhound
Some time in the next few years I will be retiring, and am considering moving to Mexico. My undergraduate degree is in Classical & Romance Languages, so I don't expect language to be a problem. I don't want to be on the coast, and I ...
Hello, Elkhound I'm Jan from Guanajuato. Just retired from the symphony orchestra here after 23 years, and plan to stay right here! Sounds to me like Guanajuato would suit you well. I can vouch for the pipe organs, with two churches I know of ... Read More
Planning Retirement in Mexico by Dave Cannon
Hi, I am in the final stages of planning my relocation from Florida and retirement to Mexico. I have family in Monterrey but plan to start the adventure in Lakeside. I have a dog and my personal items exceed what I can transport in my small car so I ...
Sounds like a good plan. I'd go with the short-term dog-friendly rentals while you explore. While you're exploring, check out the city of Guanajuato. I've lived here 20 years and still love it. About to retire, and plan to stay right ... Read More
long time resident seeks advice from other long-timers by CasaColibri
I refuse to call us "old-timers"! That brings up an image of toothless dotterers. (My apologies to any denture-wearers or jubilados... Is there a specific word in Spanish for long-time expats?? Like "sourdoughs in Alaska? ...
Got it. I only suggesting starting a separate thread about it because people who might find your idea useful aren't likely to be looking at THIS thread topic. Read More
long time resident seeks advice from other long-timers by CasaColibri
I refuse to call us "old-timers"! That brings up an image of toothless dotterers. (My apologies to any denture-wearers or jubilados... Is there a specific word in Spanish for long-time expats?? Like "sourdoughs in Alaska? ...
Hi, Louis I think that's a nugget of good advice for newcomers looking for a place! Maybe they could benefit by you starting a separate thread addressing that topic, something like "Tips for newcomers looking for real estate"? ... Read More
long time resident seeks advice from other long-timers by CasaColibri
I refuse to call us "old-timers"! That brings up an image of toothless dotterers. (My apologies to any denture-wearers or jubilados... Is there a specific word in Spanish for long-time expats?? Like "sourdoughs in Alaska? ...
I have posted and advertised in other threads about the cohousing project , and maybe I shouldn't have explained on THIS thread my REASONS for trying to reach more longer-term residents. I apologize for confusing the issue. The advice I seek ... Read More
Horrible barking dog problem by VictoriaLinden
There is probably no hope at all for this situation. I'm living on Independencia and my street has about 7 dogs that all take turns barking at different times. I've been here for 2 months. My nice neighbor has spoken with the other people on the ...
I tried one of those devices once when a new neighbor moved next door with a continually barking dog (a gringo, BTW!) Since the dog barked all day when he wasn't home, he wasn't aware of the problem. In the most diplomatic way I could ... Read More
long time resident seeks advice from other long-timers by CasaColibri
I refuse to call us "old-timers"! That brings up an image of toothless dotterers. (My apologies to any denture-wearers or jubilados... Is there a specific word in Spanish for long-time expats?? Like "sourdoughs in Alaska? ...
That was a belly laugh! Read More
long time resident seeks advice from other long-timers by CasaColibri
I refuse to call us "old-timers"! That brings up an image of toothless dotterers. (My apologies to any denture-wearers or jubilados... Is there a specific word in Spanish for long-time expats?? Like "sourdoughs in Alaska? ...
HAHAHAHAHAH! Read More
long time resident seeks advice from other long-timers by CasaColibri
I refuse to call us "old-timers"! That brings up an image of toothless dotterers. (My apologies to any denture-wearers or jubilados... Is there a specific word in Spanish for long-time expats?? Like "sourdoughs in Alaska? ...
Thanks for the moral support, Babs. I know I'll probably have to don several more hats besides wagonmaster and scout , but I'm willing to give it my best effort. Guess I'd better invest in a bigger hat tree! Read More
long time resident seeks advice from other long-timers
I refuse to call us "old-timers"! That brings up an image of toothless dotterers. (My apologies to any denture-wearers or jubilados... Is there a specific word in Spanish for long-time expats?? Like "sourdoughs in Alaska? ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, Chris What are some of your questions?? 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 ...
Hey, Johnny. Thanks! That was fun! I printed it out to give to a newbie friend. Read More
Real Estate by JGinAZ
Hello, I have started looking online at real estate rentals and sales. Is Vivanuncios one of the better options or what sites do you recommend to search properties. I am open to all areas, I like the Yucatan area but Guanajuato is appealing ...
Hi, JG I'm Jan. Have lived in Guanajuato 20 years and am about to retire here. Still love it! A lot of people come down having rented something on line, often paying a lot more than if they'd come in person and done a physical search. ... Read More
Is cohousing worth a look? by CasaColibri
Want to live somewhere where you have both the advantages of a fully-appointed communal house and your own smaller private house or cottage? Where you have your own community of neighbors to share resources, skills and knowledge? Where you know your ...
Thank you, OceanBeach. I read the gender article with interest. Important factors to consider. I believe one of the strengths of a true cohousing community is that it offers the opportunity for everyone, men and women, to contribute to the ... Read More