Is Mexico Safe? - Page 674

SchizzMan · 09-11-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dwj - Donnie

Hey JD!

I don't have a work place to do my reading!

Donnie

One of the benefits of postponing retirement.

EL HUX · 09-11-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by miguelito

Well, I'm pretty sure if I read all 674 pages of this thread, I could find which bridge in Laredo/Nuevo Laredo is the least crowded to cross into Mexico, but I'm in Laredo now, and crossing manana, and just don't have the time to research it, so flame me at will ya bastids. Meanwhile, anyone who will just answer the question, TIA. Normally I would have crossed at Columbia, but timing and circumstance has brought me to beautiful Laredo, TX.

2 has worked for me. You can always check the web cams http://guianuevolaredo.com/pagina.php?id=39

tricepilot · 09-11-2012, 04:18 PM

Can you name this goddess of the forecasts in Mexico?

She has appeared on these pages many times

tricepilot · 09-11-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

Harley or GSA for Saturday?

That really depends upon if SR needs me to bring his (BIG) pile of boxes to the Riverwalk. If not, then the GS (or the Rocket. But not the KLR)

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Originally Posted by dwj - Donnie

I said I have not read all of the pages, I did not say that I didn't look at all of the pictures!

dwj - Donnie · 09-11-2012, 04:27 PM

I have a border question for y'all.

I will be selling my home in Mississippi in the future and am strongly considering renting a house in Mexico within the next year. While it will be my only permanent residence, it would by no means be where I am at all of the time. Probably 50% of the time at the most. I like most of you, avoid border towns and generally spend no longer time there than I must, but I have a dilemma of sorts. I would like to be within a one day ride of Dallas, TX, plus I would like to have access to the US Postal System. Yes I know the USPS sucks, they lost between six and eight weeks of my mail earlier this year while I was in Central America, but I need them for prescription drug deliveries and a few other things.

Anyway, it appears that Ciudad Acuna south to Nuevo Laredo might be logistically within the area that would fit my needs. While I worked in Piedras Negras many years ago, living there was never a consideration, so I really know very little about the finer points of such an undertaking. I would probably handle all Mexico business in someone else's name and simply be an occupant in the house.

That should make things a little bit easier!

I am very interested in hearing the Pros and Cons of the various towns along the border. Oh, I would also want to live across the border from a US hospital.

Thanks!

dwj - Donnie · 09-11-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tricepilot

Can you name this goddess of the forecasts in Mexico?

She has appeared on these pages many times

Si, es Mi Amor!

mundobravo · 09-11-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by miguelito

Well, I'm pretty sure if I read all 674 pages of this thread, I could find which bridge in Laredo/Nuevo Laredo is the least crowded to cross into Mexico, but I'm in Laredo now, and crossing manana, and just don't have the time to research it, so flame me at will ya bastids. Meanwhile, anyone who will just answer the question, TIA. Normally I would have crossed at Columbia, but timing and circumstance has brought me to beautiful Laredo, TX.

hey bro , guess you got rolling !!! Columbia just is a sweet crossing but if you can't get there just go EARLY , hey , your a Mexican anyway right ? lmfao .. Ride safe and F'n email me the details of your ride home .

Kiko · 09-11-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by miguelito

Well, I'm pretty sure if I read all 674 pages of this thread, I could find which bridge in Laredo/Nuevo Laredo is the least crowded to cross into Mexico,

Bridge 2 usually moves well,
Que te vaya bien vecino.

SchizzMan · 09-11-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EL HUX

2 has worked for me. You can always check the web cams http://guianuevolaredo.com/pagina.php?id=39

Now that's handy!

Thanks!

tricepilot · 09-11-2012, 04:50 PM

I have web cams for Mayte as well, but its a monthly subscription

BobLoblaw · 09-11-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SchizzMan

One of the benefits of postponing retirement.

and what are the others

miguelito · 09-11-2012, 05:10 PM

Thanks to all for the rapid response to my Laredo Bridge question. Hux, I found those bridge cams by googling too. Pretty cool. Mundo, after hanging here for 3 nights for the Suzuki dealer to open, and diagnose the problem, I found out today that the shop's diagnostic equipment wasn't working. Kinda par for the course on this trip, eh?

Rode the bike over to another dealer who had a very experienced mechanic run through the possible causes. The upshot is that he thought the bike was fine to ride, and I could diagnose the signal at a later date. Onward to SMA tomorrow!

rockymountainoyster · 09-11-2012, 07:25 PM

Trice: I consider that an enormous compliment. I have read/scanned all of the pages. It is dark cold and snowy here in the winter and I enjoy reading this stuff.

dwj Donnie: You clearly walk the walk and have thousands of miles under your wheels, a lot of helmet time, and some amazing experiences that you have shared with us...you don't need to read this stuff... You live it with a lot of grace.

Joe McK: with your 164 or whatever posts what is your point about my 80 posts...I post when I have learned something and have something to say. I am a professional writer and award winning filmmaker. I have ridden in Mexico, Chile, Argentina and on the shores of Lake Turkana in Kenya hundreds of miles from the nearest paved road or anything approximating civilization so kindly STFU.

Pardon the digression... I have been royally pissed since the comment about the six year old with the loaded AK, especially since we have seen the photos of boys no much older in Darfur and other places similarly armed.

I have learned that dumb asses make bad choices...make mistakes... And if they survive they learn from them...morons on the other hand never learn anything because they already know it all... Just sayin' ya' know.

tricepilot · 09-11-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by miguelito

Rode the bike over to another dealer who had a very experienced mechanic run through the possible causes. The upshot is that he thought the bike was fine to ride, and I could diagnose the signal at a later date. Onward to SMA tomorrow!

I think that was Hank's assessment as well.

IIRC, something about the sensor magnet at RPMs through the first 5 gears, and then the speeds associated with 6th enough to [fuzzy recollection here] to this or that with the magnet.

Anyhoo, good seeing you and good luck with the health/fitness vector.

tricepilot · 09-11-2012, 07:43 PM

Yes, I'll have the filet please

Looking forward to Saturday night with SR & family, Schizzman, WhiskeySmith et al.

Riding the Rocket III downtown. I think I'll do a burnout in front of the Alamo

09-11-2012, 04:18 PM	#10098
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 6,077	Mexican Weather Woman Can you name this goddess of the forecasts in Mexico? She has appeared on these pages many times __________________ Oaxaca The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

09-11-2012, 04:27 PM	#10100
dwj - Donnie Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Clarksdale, MS Oddometer: 10,926	I have a border question for y'all. I will be selling my home in Mississippi in the future and am strongly considering renting a house in Mexico within the next year. While it will be my only permanent residence, it would by no means be where I am at all of the time. Probably 50% of the time at the most. I like most of you, avoid border towns and generally spend no longer time there than I must, but I have a dilemma of sorts. I would like to be within a one day ride of Dallas, TX, plus I would like to have access to the US Postal System. Yes I know the USPS sucks, they lost between six and eight weeks of my mail earlier this year while I was in Central America, but I need them for prescription drug deliveries and a few other things. Anyway, it appears that Ciudad Acuna south to Nuevo Laredo might be logistically within the area that would fit my needs. While I worked in Piedras Negras many years ago, living there was never a consideration, so I really know very little about the finer points of such an undertaking. I would probably handle all Mexico business in someone else's name and simply be an occupant in the house. That should make things a little bit easier! I am very interested in hearing the Pros and Cons of the various towns along the border. Oh, I would also want to live across the border from a US hospital. Thanks! __________________ Donnie - Retired & Riding - 2007 KTM 990ADV 20,250 Miles Return to Mexico 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=802682 Mexico & Central America Solo 2012: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767492 6,700 Miles to Baja, MX Solo 2011: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=750875

09-11-2012, 04:50 PM	#10105
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 6,077	I have web cams for Mayte as well, but its a monthly subscription __________________ Oaxaca The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

09-11-2012, 05:10 PM	#10107
miguelito Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: San Miguel de Allende, GTO, Mexico Oddometer: 485	Thanks to all for the rapid response to my Laredo Bridge question. Hux, I found those bridge cams by googling too. Pretty cool. Mundo, after hanging here for 3 nights for the Suzuki dealer to open, and diagnose the problem, I found out today that the shop's diagnostic equipment wasn't working. Kinda par for the course on this trip, eh? Rode the bike over to another dealer who had a very experienced mechanic run through the possible causes. The upshot is that he thought the bike was fine to ride, and I could diagnose the signal at a later date. Onward to SMA tomorrow! __________________ 3200 miles thru Mexico and SW US Mainland Mexico via Baja I ♥ La Sierra Gorda/Lost in the Fat Mountains The most fun I've ever had following a cop Essential Spanish Phrases

09-11-2012, 07:25 PM	#10108
rockymountainoyster Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Back in the San Juan Mountains Oddometer: 600	Flamin? Trice: I consider that an enormous compliment. I have read/scanned all of the pages. It is dark cold and snowy here in the winter and I enjoy reading this stuff. dwj Donnie: You clearly walk the walk and have thousands of miles under your wheels, a lot of helmet time, and some amazing experiences that you have shared with us...you don't need to read this stuff... You live it with a lot of grace. Joe McK: with your 164 or whatever posts what is your point about my 80 posts...I post when I have learned something and have something to say. I am a professional writer and award winning filmmaker. I have ridden in Mexico, Chile, Argentina and on the shores of Lake Turkana in Kenya hundreds of miles from the nearest paved road or anything approximating civilization so kindly STFU. Pardon the digression... I have been royally pissed since the comment about the six year old with the loaded AK, especially since we have seen the photos of boys no much older in Darfur and other places similarly armed. I have learned that dumb asses make bad choices...make mistakes... And if they survive they learn from them...morons on the other hand never learn anything because they already know it all... Just sayin' ya' know.

09-11-2012, 07:43 PM	#10110
tricepilot El Gran Payaso Joined: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio Oddometer: 6,077	Yes, I'll have the filet please Looking forward to Saturday night with SR & family, Schizzman, WhiskeySmith et al. Riding the Rocket III downtown. I think I'll do a burnout in front of the Alamo __________________ Oaxaca The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

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