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    Wierd scene coming into Rocky Point today.

    No one can can guarantee that any location is absolutely safe whether in Mexico, the US or elsewhere. A better consideration might be whether Puerto Penasco is any less safe than anywhere else. No matter where we visit anywhere in the world, it is incumbent upon all of us to be aware of our...
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    Wierd scene coming into Rocky Point today.

    I wonder if they will want their deposit back.
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    Wierd scene coming into Rocky Point today.

    Thus far, cartels are not known for running scared but are known for retaliation. Nothing is over until it is over. Don't rejoice just yet.
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    Bad News Thread

    For clarification purposes, did the chase end at the Miramar beach subdivision by the Mayan or a smaller Ejido Miramar on the Sonoyta / Penasco highway? Thanks.
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    Reverse migration

    Perhaps someone from Las Conchas could expand upon this, but my recollection was that the HOA and residents lost substantial amounts of money in trying to build a desalination plant for their own use, when the contractor and others failed to perform, leaving it defunct. I'm not aware of any...
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    Blacklisted Gas Stations

    I actually had two 20 liters gas cans on the same fillup as my truck and both 20l cans were on the mark.
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    Blacklisted Gas Stations

    A couple of weeks ago I filled up as usual at the Barclin gas station which is the last one before the Caborca Rd heading north to Sonoita from Penasco. I also had them fill a 20 liter gas can first to check for accuracy and it was right on the mark. Top marks for Barclin in my opinion.
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    I hate to see this as a top story in Phoenix. Anyone know where this happened?

    Mexican drug smugglers target unsuspecting drivers - San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8 - cbs8.com
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    Coffee Beans

    Sam's has both ground and whole bean and yes they are both very good.
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    Coffee Beans

    Sam's Club has several Mexican bean coffees; one under the Member's Mark brand is reasonable and very good.
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    Roberto Exits Penasco Quietly.

    Que vaya bien, amigo Roberto; tenga cuidado y no nos olvide. Buena Suerte!
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    Semana Santa Closures.

    Can anyone verify whether the local and federal government offices in Penasco will be closed during next week's Semana Santa? Thanks.
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    Painting, Painters, Paint

    http://www.homedepot.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOM/HomePage/Know_How/Brand_Pages/Paint/Behr/Docs/SpecialtyPaints.pdf
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    Platform at Sandy Beach

    In that case it is too bad that you missed this one then. Google Image Result for http://cbsdetroit.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/costa-concordia-luxury-cruise-ship-crash-in-italy-13.jpg
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    How to Legally Bring $ for Property Purchase

    http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/newsroom/publications/travel/currency_rpt_flyer/currency_reporting.ctt/currency_reporting.pdf
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    How to Legally Bring $ for Property Purchase

    Where does it say that the crosser needs proof of where the money came from, whether it is under or over $10,000? Thanks.
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    Update on the Marine Vet Jailed in Mexico

    I am not sure what the criteria for seizure might be but it does happen fairly frequently. http://www.cbp.gov/archived/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/archives/2010_news_releases/june_2010/06172010_4.xml.html
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    Update on the Marine Vet Jailed in Mexico

    This is a possible general explanation of CBP's actions. http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/register_items.xml
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    Marine Vet Jailed Since August

    Did you get your knives back, Bob? When I learned about this some time ago, I quit carrying my survival knife and machete.
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    Marine Vet Jailed Since August

    I wonder how many people have routinely dodged the bullet in spite of carrying their pocket knives. Guns are Illegal in Mexico | U.S. Consulate General Tijuana, Mexico
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