New warnings on TV tonight in Tucson about travel in Mexico including Rocky Point? What in the world prompted these warnings???? We haven't heard a thing...traveled to RP in October and planning a trip for April...no trouble in October and not anticipating any in April? What's up???
We've seen this so many times that it doesn't come as a surprise. It almost always happens just before a holiday, spring break, the biker rally, etc. I always keep my ear to the ground and, as far as I know, there is nothing new to report or to cause the news to bring it up. There seems to be an agenda at work here, and most of us know it.
I just got interviewed by KVOA channel 4 in Tucson, it will air at 10 pm news, at least in this warning they stick to say that "exercise caution when traveling to Puerto Penasco and to use Lukeville crossing at all possible" mucgh better than the last and the 3 pages are your typical description of violent crimes thatn are happening in any city in the world as we speak not necesarily happening only in Mexico, i wish they also add some statistics about the violent crimes in USA cities along as a comparacense to the warnings in case!!! just my 5 dollars!!!
Man, San Carlos businesses must have really hated that. i've gone the Nogales route south a few time this year with no problem.It seemed to me there were less military and Po Po around (the ones that were didn't give a damn about us)
How dissapointing of almost 4 minutes of interview they choose about 4 seconds and possibly the only negative thing I said thruout the interview, also they were the only TV station to mention the warning, hopefully it will just die after this am news cast!!
Considering they are having the meeting of the states between sonora and arizona governors this coming week it seems stupid for KVOA to try to augment the almost gone false histeria about cartels violence in Penasco, I wonder if this is going to be brought up to Brewers attention? or will she point her finger at the Sonora governor too?
Just to clarify, these warnings are written to the lowest common denominator of traveler (stupid people) When we visited Spain in September there was a travel warning from the State department for the city of Sevilla, ridiculous - I would never base my travel plans on xenophobic writings, I think I will do just what I want to do.
Yeah. What's going on with this. Just another scare tactic to keep money away from R.P. coming back down in march. This will not deter the 25 of us coming down.
At a recent town hall meeting with Chad Cummins, U.S. Counsel, he said that it would be coming out and that Penasco would be mentioned. This would be done not because they were actually concerned about travel to Penasco but it was more a cover the State Department's butts as someone mentioned at the meeting.
Valerie said:
New warnings on TV tonight in Tucson about travel in Mexico including Rocky Point? What in the world prompted these warnings???? We haven't heard a thing...traveled to RP in October and planning a trip for April...no trouble in October and not anticipating any in April? What's up???
Y'all are probably sick of me repeating this but keep in mind that it's NOT news. It's highly filtered information designed to do one thing, garner eyes on the program. They like to appear important and exciting. To me it's the National Inquirer syndrom. They will tell you what they think will have you come back tomorrow, the don't give a sh*t about anything else, NOTHING. Just review the news mottos you have heard: "You heard it Here FIRST " etc. etc. Same reasons they cover the violence, it garners eyes, higher viewer numbers and higher spot rates. The news is one of the biggest money makers for most local stations.
If enough people bitch*t to them you have a better chance of changing things than getting the Govt. to stop. It's the coverage that causes the problem moreso than the actual Govt. warning issued. To understand how sick this industry is, follow Rupert and the News of the World scandal. Of course then it's the mentality of the viewers. Urrrp, well that gave me indigesiton.
I agree with however wrote it above. the states wants the college students to keep their money in the states, & that is why they are saying stay away. I'm sitting here with my door wide open, my husband asleep with too many margarrittas behind him, I feel perfectly safe. Mr & Mrs. Seadweller has driven us from A to Z showing us a great time, & not once have I ever felt unsafe ( okay maybe for 2 secs when I met Boo) but other than that, I'd rather be here than in New York.
that's my 2 cents, need to cross the dark creepy scary roads all by myself to do what a lady needs to do. gosh darn think I can handle it.
Wake up & it's a good day. Smile.
March 15th will be the beginning of our 17th year of living here full time 24/7... we spend a lot of time helping out in the barrios and I can't think of any momment in the past 16 years that I felt my life was ever in danger...
We meet visitors and locals almost on a daily basis and in my honest opinion the people we have met here in Rocky Point have been by far the most friendliest, kindest, caring and generous people that I have met anywhere, bar none... in fact so many of you have become such good friends we feel like you are family...
Well I had a real bad scare yesterday. I live next to that large empty field between Las Conchas and the Mirador. Yesterday I was walking Scooter about dusk and about half way across I suddenly came upon three shadowy figures approaching me. Friends have warned that it is not safe walking there. Turns out they are correct. The three figures turned out to be teenage girls. Knowing the lustful and wanton diesires of some of the teens today, I turned around and headed back to the house. Scooter barked at them and they shrieked so I think she save me from a terrible ordeal. Whew !!
Well I had a real bad scare yesterday.............Knowing the lustful and wanton diesires of some of the teens today, I turned around and headed back to the house. Scooter barked at them and they shrieked so I think she save me from a terrible ordeal. Whew !!
:lol::lol: I almost fell out of my chair :lol::lol:
So I saw a little blurb on Good Morning Arizona about travel to Rocky Point, this morning. It made me so mad. But I was expecting it to come, because it's time for spring break plans to be made. Can't let those US dollars go down there to mexico! SHEESH! Why don't they be REAL and issue travel warnings to South Phoenix, and the subway system in New York.
Wont STOP me! or (tequila todd) from going next weekend....now I'm just waiting for my friends and family to call me and tell me I'm crazy for going.....been through it MANY times before!!!!
Biggest thing I'm worried about is putting on a swimsuit and will there be enough beer........:)
Not all the news stories about Mexico are negative. There was a very good article in Fri Wall Street Journal about tourism in Mexico--yes it was up in 2011 and expected to go up again this year. And all the mid to luxury brand hotel chains have major expansion plans ongoing. They are making serious bets on Mexico. Of all the major tourist destinations only Acapulco is on hold. Manfacturers also are expanding more in Mexico. I trust the people putting up their money to have a better idea of whether is is safe or not rather than a bunch of gov workers than are first and foremost concerned with covering their backside--not giving our accurate info.
Mine was worse. I had the beach to myself - until 3 young teenage boys approached. And guess what! They smiled, wished me buenas tardes and kept walking! And lo and behold I didn't even have one twing of concern or fear, just a warm feeling of sharing a beautiful day. The Press would hate that.
Roberto said:
Well I had a real bad scare yesterday. I live next to that large empty field between Las Conchas and the Mirador. Yesterday I was walking Scooter about dusk and about half way across I suddenly came upon three shadowy figures approaching me. Friends have warned that it is not safe walking there. Turns out they are correct. The three figures turned out to be teenage girls. Knowing the lustful and wanton diesires of some of the teens today, I turned around and headed back to the house. Scooter barked at them and they shrieked so I think she save me from a terrible ordeal. Whew !!
No Sir...
I do not carry extra money for bribes...just for my bad habbit of having fun. My post on the Azstarnet was just validating that ladies statement that some people have been known to do that and I have heard stories. Nothing like that has ever happened to me. Like I also stated, if you do stupid things while in Mexico, you are increasing your chances of getting in trouble.
No Sir...
I do not carry extra money for bribes...just for my bad habbit of having fun. My post on the Azstarnet was just validating that ladies statement that some people have been known to do that and I have heard stories. Nothing like that has ever happened to me. Like I also stated, if you do stupid things while in Mexico, you are increasing your chances of getting in trouble.
I thought it read as if you did, and that plays right into their hands. That said, we've have some great threads about the pro's and con's of paying "bribes" on this forum, and I'm against it in most all cases.
Yeahhhhhhhhhh....no
I am planning to have place there someday. I have never been stopped,Harassed or felt on bit scared about traveling to PP or staying there.
There was this one time we were halted at a four way stop in Sonoyta for a random seatbelt check and of course, the kids did not have them on. Me not being the most fluent in spanish didn't understand at first until he pointed at the kids in the back seat and made a "Aaron Rodgers" gesture. LOL
He said its a law in Mexico to wear your seat belt ( all in spanish ) but I got the point. ---- my only run-in with the law in Mexico ---
My wife and I have been harassed. Years ago on a big weekend with the street of the Mirador packed with people. We were stopped leaving the Rocky Garden after it was turned into that strip club. We left to walk back to our room at Granada Del Mar. We were stopped and searched. They kept on asking me "mota"? We don't do drugs but they insisted that we did. An officer felt up my wife. She started crying and they let us go. It made us think twice about going back down there. We still go at least three times a year. We don't troll the bars any more though and hang out at our room at night unless we drive to Capones.
I was stopped once years ago for going the wrong way down a one way street (which I did). I knew I may have a chance when the officer asked for my registration, then held it upside down to "read" it (really..no kidding). He then asked me "do jew want a teekit?". I replied No..he asked a couple more times, I just kept acting ignorant (which is pretty normal for me) and he pointed at the One Way sign, shook his finger at me and said "No Mas". I'm sure he was looking for a few dollars and I am also sure he was mumbling under his breath about the stupid gringo who couldn't understand a One Way sign and didn't speak any more spanish than he did english.
In 20+ years of coming to RP that's been my only run in.
Badfish, you can go anywhere in Rocky Point in a taxi for 2 bucks. It's way safer than driving. If we go to Boo Bar we just take a taxi.....4 bucks round trip, peace of mind, priceless....
Badfish, you can go anywhere in Rocky Point in a taxi for 2 bucks. It's way safer than driving. If we go to Boo Bar we just take a taxi.....4 bucks round trip, peace of mind, priceless....
We cab it occasionally when we are down there. It all depends on if we have been drinking or if we will be later on that night.
I have been pulled over in town before. I was taken to the police station where I paid my $25 ticket and was released.
I have never been pulled over in PP in all my 46 years of going there......I guess I have been lucky....But, if I can't drive due to drinking, I have someone else drive.... I'm pretty much a stickler at that.....
I have never been pulled over in PP in all my 46 years of going there......I guess I have been lucky....But, if I can't drive due to drinking, I have someone else drive.... I'm pretty much a stickler at that.....
Hangin around GV will change all that. Beware, he's trouble with a capital T.