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    House repair and maintenance help

    We use Miguel Sanchez. Very knowledgeable and reliable. 638-384-0349. Also speaks English.
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    Holy freakin' cow

    So, artisticdiva, there is a recycling center off of Josefa, although I don't know specifically what they do or do not take. Las Conchas has set up a "recycling center" just before the entrance for cardboard, cans, batteries, plastics. They do not accept glass because they say there is no...
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    Permanent Resident Card?

    There's a website http://www.mexperience.com/ that has a wealth of information about all things Mexico including an ebook with all the current information about immigration requirements. Think you may find what you need there.
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    Pano And Vino

    I agree, Pane e Vino is fabulous!! But go try Chef Mickey's cause he knows how to cook an excellent steak also.
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    Where to buy mirrors?

    I've seen mirrors at Numeros - they might have something.
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    Pulling a trailer

    We just crossed last week pulling a closed utility trailer. We had some new patio furniture (still in boxes) that we stopped to voluntarily declare. We had our receipt. They asked to see inside the trailer, didn't even ask to open the boxes and paid no attention to the other items in the...
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    Coffee Beans

    CEDO's gift shop sells pound packages of whole Mexican coffee beans. We often get some to bring home with us.
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    Are camp fires allowed on Las Conchas beach?

    Our kids rented a beach house in Las Conchas that had a firepit on the beach. They had fires a couple of nights with no problems.
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    Need Stuccoers

    Just for your info - the term is plasterers. Those are the dudes that do exterior stucco or interior plaster (not to be confused with drywallers).
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    Help me understand one facet of Obamacare:

    My husband and I own a company that hires only union employees. We've successfully run our business for 23 years. The most employees ever was probably 15-20 but we are currently down to 5. We pay over $6 per hour to the union for health care alone and another $7 per hour for pension. We've...
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    Declaring merchandise going into Mexico

    Check the pdf again, Rosy. Under the section Tax Payments it clearly says $3000.00 with accurate receipts and a tax rate of 16%.
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    Best Pina Coladas

    Stainless Steel Professional Pineapple Corer at QVC.com - item # K37059.
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    The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens about

    The other fact you guys seem to be overlooking is that Malia is on a school sponsored service project. As a 14 year old she's not on a beer-fueled wild spring romp on the beach! Bravo for her trip to Mexico to do something worth while.
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    Money Tranfer to Mexico

    Wow, I've sent several money wires through my local branch of BOA and they have never mentioned this service!!! Thanks for nothing BOA - just another reason on the long list of things I dislike about you.
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    Quilting Classes

    Looking good!! I'll try to bring more down next time we visit.
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