Foods allowable ....

Ladyjeeper

Ladyjeeper

Sonoran Goddess
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Well, I just had an interesting conversation with one of my colleagues who does charity work in Agua Prieta on the weekends. She said they passed a new law in Mexico which went into full effect in April. They are now taxing donations and all imported food. She doesn't know why or how much the tax is. She also told me if you live there full time, just tell them and they will let you bring in everything. Her parents live in Agua Prieta and they do this. Maybe Rosie can research this for us. This could be disatrous for all of us...........
 
GV Jack

GV Jack

Snorin God
Maybe there's a glimmer of hope here. Our beloved government and Mexico just reached an agreement on the Free-trade pact that allows truckers from both sides to have access across the border.
It also is supposed to "reduce" the "Mexico-imposed teriffs on US trade. Maybe that will take some of the pressure off. I refer you the the AZStarnet and today's lead article. It is ludicrous to hassle
people who are trying to give help and aid to kids. If you just want to take tennis balls, I'm sure if they stop you and ask, you can just say "I have B...s and they won't mess with you.
 
Ladyjeeper

Ladyjeeper

Sonoran Goddess
Staff member
Lol! But what about me? I can't say that!

Can you post a link to the newspaper article here?
 
GV Jack

GV Jack

Snorin God
I better quit while I'm ahead. I'm too new to get in trouble with the powers that be.

Just one last comment...can I have the first dance?
 
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GringoZona

Guest
I am guessing this was Mexico playing their political hand, playing some hardball, making it even more of a hassle to bring imported items in, and then the Obama admin finally caved in and said, OK, screw it, we'll give you this concession if you stop all of this BS. I wouldn't be surprised if these new restrictions magically disappear.
 
Ladyjeeper

Ladyjeeper

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I certainly hope so! There are many of us here on the forum who bring things down........
 
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Kea

Guest
We keep all the pet vet stuff in the glove box. They both had vet trips in April right before our last trip. I know the health certificates are only supposed to be for 7 (or so) days. But I think we're OK as long as their rabies shots are current. If not, I'm not sure if I can get them to the vet tomorrow!
 
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Sonora

Guest
I have seen dry dog food in bulk at the Spice store around the corner from "Veel Electric." You also might try the new Wal Mart store on the way into town.
 
Ladyjeeper

Ladyjeeper

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Is Spice the store that is near Ramons and is painted black with white polka dots? If it is, they don't have a very good selection...
 
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lagrimas85

AKA Carnac
Ladyjeeper said:
Is Spice the store that is near Ramons and is painted black with white polka dots? If it is, they don't have a very good selection...
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Thats a pet store LJ, its painted like a cow. If you shop there I ain't eatin' at your house. To get to the store he is talking about if you are headed south on Benito Juarez, one block before Melchor O'Campo make a left. There is a pemex staition on that corner. They have all kinds of spices.
 
Ladyjeeper

Ladyjeeper

Sonoran Goddess
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No, I've never shopped there, Bill. My friend went looking for emergency dog food when she decided to stay a couple extra days and walked in, looked around and scooted back out that quick. She fed him eggs and cheese and stuff. LOL! I seem to remember she said it wasn't very clean......
 
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lagrimas85

AKA Carnac
Ladyjeeper said:
No, I've never shopped there, Bill. My friend went looking for emergency dog food when she decided to stay a couple extra days and walked in, looked around and scooted back out that quick. She fed him eggs and cheese and stuff. LOL! I seem to remember she said it wasn't very clean......
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It was probably cheaper to feed them eggs and cheese, dog food is expensive as hell in Rp.
 
Jim

Jim

Guest
There is a warehouse kind of place behind the police station. It's a big garage door with pallets of stuff inside. Kind of like a mini Sams Club. I found the dogfood there to be almost the same price as in the States.
 
GV Jack

GV Jack

Snorin God
What a week I have had here. I have learned so much.
I have learned I don’t know diddly. Not Bo, but the other diddly about Rocky Point. But let’s start with what I do know.
I know I will sorely miss Daniel at Oceano. He was a good friend and managed our place. He was tremendously patient with this old man in pointing out and directing me from Point A to Point B in his flawless English. How sad.
I know how to get from Las Conchas (have to watch the spelling, I got in trouble last time) to Black Dog, Reggie’s, Manny’s, Old Port, Friendly Dolphin, Capone’s, Playa Bonita, Super Lay and the liquor store on the main drag. One would think that would be enough. But no, you guys have filled me with so many more targets.
I know I can’t cross the border, either way with my clothes on, food, beer, car, dogs, wife and charitable donations. I know I missed something. Oh yeah, bland dietetic chicken.
Here’s what I don’t know and it’s all your fault. I have no earthly idea what a torta is but I’m sure once I get one I’ll love it. I have no idea how to get to the following places from Las Conchas. The butcher shop on Bravo, La Carreta for Tacos al Pastor, Las Palmas Grocery and others, but you know what, I’m sure gonna try. I'm also gonna get a good city map.
Thanks to all for the info. You folks are the best.
 
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mis2810

Guest
So my husband and I have kind of "adopted" a family as of this last trip. They are vendors on the beach and come from the same tiny little pueblo in Oaxaca as some really good friends of ours here in Phoenix. They invited us to their humble home for dinner last Wednesday night and it was wonderful. On our next trip down, we want to bring some stuff down for them - an old tv, clothes for the kids, etc.

My husband is a Mexican citizen, how does that change what items we can cross? I know there's something he can get at the Mexican Consulate called a Menaje de Casa, but is it really necessary?

Anybody here with a Mexican spouse ever done this?
 
Roberto

Roberto

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GV jack
A decent city map is in both local papers the RP Times and Join Us. You can pick up a copy at Twin Dolphins office on Fremont.
 
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