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Drivers Don't Cut You Off in Mexico!
When we first got here, my lovely bride panicked at least once, every time we drove anywhere. This is was especially true when we hit the...
Frederick L Shelton
2 days ago2 min read
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My AWESOME Birthday in Mexico vs. Trump’s Debacle in the USA!
As mentioned before, the people and culture here in Mexico are MUCH warmer, friendlier and better than in the USA (especially MAGA-Land...
Frederick L Shelton
Jun 163 min read
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Shopping in Mexico is Different, Better, Okay Sometimes Weird
We're open when it works for us! Shopping in Mexico is different. I get lots of questions like "Do you negotiate for everything, like...
Frederick L Shelton
Jun 123 min read
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Our First Vet Visit in Mexico
I'm not saying our dog (actually, she's definitely my wife's dog - follows her everywhere) is spoiled but she has a three puppy beds and...
Frederick L Shelton
May 241 min read
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Neuvo Aventuras! Buying a Car in Mexico is... Different!
You can buy an incredibly nice luxury car for the price of a used car in the USA. Another AWESOME thing about living in Mexico: Chinese...
Frederick L Shelton
May 224 min read
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Mexico: Who Knew It Was so HEALTHY!!!
Let’s get something straight: I didn’t move to Mexico for quinoa salads and ancient corn varieties. I moved because the U.S. felt more...
Frederick L Shelton
May 184 min read
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Is it Safe Down There? It's a LOT Safer Than the USA!
Are the toll roads safe? You bet! I have a LOT of friends and acquaintances who have become very curious about living in Mexico – even...
Frederick L Shelton
May 164 min read
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Thanks to a South African Asshat, We Ended an Era and Sold Our Tesla
Yesterday I drove into a dangerous country that mane me nervous to even enter. I've seen and read about the corrupt Gestapo that has...
Frederick L Shelton
May 33 min read
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The Expat Executive: The Bubonic Plague and My First Experience With Health Care in Mexico!
Day 3 of The Bubonic Plague Okay ladies, unless you've given birth to triplets without an epidural, you just have no idea what I, and all...
Frederick L Shelton
Mar 233 min read
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Live Like Millionaires on Vacation for $3,000 a Month
Our previous home in the US Okay let me be clear, my blog is purely anecdotal. It is based on my personal experiences, interactions and...
Frederick L Shelton
Mar 157 min read
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The Expat Executive in Mexico - Things You Might Not Like!
The hottest part of the day, at the club. 82 degrees and sunny. I like it here in San Luis Potosi, much better than in the USA!...
Frederick L Shelton
Mar 16 min read
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The Expat Executive - Day 30!!!
I Started Working in Mexico Today. You Probably Can't, Though. Back Crackery & Neck Twistery Mexican Beef Jerky? Who Knew??? Our Stuff is...
Frederick L Shelton
Feb 273 min read
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MEXICO: Movies vs Reality
Mexico: Movies vs Reality When I was growing up, I knew exactly what Mexico looked like! It was small villages with white or pastel...
Frederick L Shelton
Feb 263 min read
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