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    Pot laws for individuals in Mex?

    I got three kids, all with the help of alcohol.............
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    CNN article on the fish bladder trade

    This article was from today 5/23/16: http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/23/health/aquatic-cocaine-totoaba-bass-smuggling/index.html
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    Border Declaration,

    I once brought 16 industrial batteries down for power storage on my solar system. It was late at night and the bank was closed. I of course went to the declaration side. The agent looked at my receipt, through it down in mock disgust and said in perfect English "this receipt means nothing to...
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    Sting Ray Bites

    This is me about two weeks ago in 20' of water. I was a little intimidated by this guy.
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    What are the new rules for bringing a boat across the border?

    It is a 14' Lido, no motor. I did read a post recently that said a new permit is required and that the permit itself was not available at the Lukeville crossing.
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    What are the new rules for bringing a boat across the border?

    I know this was recently discussed but I cannot find the thread. Now I am pressed into bringing my sons sailboat down. Thanks.
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    What are the new rules for bringing a boat across the border?

    I know this was recently discussed but I cannot find the thread. Now I am pressed into bringing my sons sailboat down. Thanks.
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    Why Mexican real estate will not boom again

    Ity's the same thing that happened to the real estate market-quick money fuels ever increasing prices. It DOES take willing participants.
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    Taking boat to Rocky Point

    I just brought a stove across and the Impuesto guard now takes your cash. I expected a hard time from this new system but lucked out with a very friendly guard and a much lower tax to pay than I expected.
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    Weekly ATV Rentals?

    In all my years of racing offroad I have seen way more terrible injuries and deaths from casual riders who are inexperienced, drunk and ill equipped.
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    Taking boat to Rocky Point

    Sounds like another CF by the Mexican government.
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    Looking to build custom home, need a builder?

    I have had to repipe for a tankless because I used 3/4" line instead of 1". Just be sure you strictly follow manufcturers recommendations. https://www.rinnai.us/tankless-water-heater/
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    Looking to build custom home, need a builder?

    I have not seen PEX in Mexico but if you use it make sure you have someone who knows what they are doing and tests the connections.
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    Looking to build custom home, need a builder?

    Its all in your expectations, the shell of a house can be had in Phoenix for under a $100 a foot but then you get in to the finishes, doors, cabinets, flooring, windows, extra insulation, efficient appliances, efficient HVAC.......you can get above $200 easily. Do not ever be mislead by the "I...
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    Looking to build custom home, need a builder?

    Do not allow any rusty rebar on your property! It will continue to rust and cause great problems. Check out the SIP's panel discussions on this forum. Jerry's comments about tankless water heaters and the correct sizing is spot on, I just had to repipe my newly installed pipe in Phoenix because...
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    Looking to build custom home, need a builder?

    If you you decide to build make sure you have a decent set of plans that both you and your builder understand. Set out in writing what the expectations are for build time, payment schedule and the completion date. Forget about asking for Sq. Ft. price. this is the biggest misnomer in the...
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    Looking to build custom home, need a builder?

    This was pretty much my experience also.
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    Pot laws for individuals in Mex?

    I heard that pot has been decriminalized for individual use. Can anyone correctly clarify this?
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    Mexican Beer doldrums

    #1: O.K. , For the last six months or so Pacifico has been darn hard to find in Sonoita. Vasquez liquors has had little or none and says they can rarely get it. The other liquor/beer stores are spotty in their supply at best. #2: I have been told by two fine drinking establishments in Phoenix...
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