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    Border Bank Accounts Being Closed.

    http://www.fronterasdesk.org/ I wonder if this has affected anyone on the forum?
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    Looking for a place to stay in Cholla Bay

    RON RICO'S MOTEL - CHOLLA BAY (011-52-638) 382-5371
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    Building Blocks, Home Port

    Yes indeed, it is long past due for the Mexican people to take care of business and clean house. If the additional massacre of 43 student/teachers and the 'disappearing' of outspoken clergy is not the final tipping point, I don't know what is. After all, WTF do these low life 'bad asses' think...
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    Flare Gun Question

    We might as well post a reminder that even pocket knives might also be better left at home before crossing. http://tijuana.usconsulate.gov/tijuana/warning.html
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    shark populations in puerto penasco

    How incredibly sad to read a first hand account of such negligent waste.
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    Building Blocks, Home Port

    Let's be honest here, notwithstanding the obvious that we forum members are Mexico diehards. Before any significant investment climate can be re established, Mexico must clean up its act exponentially and convince people around the world that it a physically safe and legally protected...
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    Antibiotics

    I also learned the hard way that there different types of antibiotics which are illness specific and if used by mistake allows the initial ailment to get worse while the patient thinks he/she is on the mend. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/antibiotics/page2_em.htm
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    shark populations in puerto penasco

    Jacques Cousteau has the famous video of the hammerheads schooling by the hundreds, if not thousands in El Mar De Cortes not far from there. Unfortunately I wasn't able to find it yet.
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    Antibiotics

    This is good to know since antibiotics used to be one item that did require a prescription in Mexico.
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    The Tourist Card in the Free Zone

    The 72 hour border visit maximum has been around for decades, long before the border zone was extended to Empalme and including Rocky Point. It is still in effect even if rarely enforced, but can have severe consequences especially for full time residents who unknowingly violate it year round. I...
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    Flare Gun Question

    Totally agree that it would depend on on how the circumstances would be interpreted. If the authorities perceived it as a weapon, the carrier could end up in a Mexican jail for a very long time, whereas if if it is treated as a typical piece of emergency equipment, it would pass muster with no...
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    Some interesting catches of 2014.

    http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/excursions/post/fishing-6-amazing-catches-2014/
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    Building Blocks, Home Port

    I certainly wouldn't waste a full Corona on a drone but an empty bottle might be alright. If none are available, perhaps take a cue from this protective parent. http://www.cnet.com/news/watch-a-kangaroo-punch-a-drone-out-of-the-sky/
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    Building Blocks, Home Port

    Short course in Spanish accented letters on an English keyboard. Note to use only the numeric keyboard on the right versus that on the top. http://www.spanishdict.com/answers/100808/how-to-type-spanish-letters-and-accents-
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    Totoaba poaching issue

    Viagra/Cialis, the God sent answer to the conservationist's prayers.
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    December Weather in Penasco

    Keep a weather eye out for these as you proceed. https://www.google.com/search?q=lightning+sand+sculptures&rlz=1T4GGHP_enUS481US482&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=h6OUVLq5AoHioAS4loEI&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1424&bih=702
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    December Weather in Penasco

    We appreciate your continuing vigilance in our absence, Roberto. Keep up the good work!
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    Kayak Launch Fail.

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    BOAT REPAIR MAJOR ?

    Don't do it.
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    Has Mexico reduced it's gas prices?

    December 2014 update shows 12.50 pesos/liter for gas. http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Mexico
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