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dragonfly4moose

Member Since 15 Jul 2009
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In Topic: barking dog

07 December 2009 - 10:10 PM

QUOTE (RosaritoRosie @ Dec 7 2009, 05:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My response to this might be expected considering I spend a great deal of time working towards ending the dog over-population here in Rosarito.

Dogs bark. A majority of them who "live" here are doing what they were acquired to do - bark. Of course, it's annoying and there are no laws to prevent it. You'd likely just get yourself into a whole bunch of hot water if you even tried to end the problem by alerting the authorities who would probably just laugh at you.

Your best bet, especially if you've exhausted all reasonable inquiries, is to buy one of the many gadgets on the market that will annoy the dog but not people. I have a small remote I use which emits a very shrill sound that is ultra-sensitive to a dog's ears. It cannot be heard by humans, does not do damage to the dog, and should discourage constant barking.

Good luck.


In Topic: New here, even newer to Baja!

18 July 2009 - 05:38 PM

QUOTE (rbakeremai @ May 20 2009, 11:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
First off, the site is great, I’ve found a lot of valuable information here, and I haven’t even scratched the surface. My wife and I and our pooch will be relocating somewhere in Baja, maybe Rosarito, maybe Ensenada, and until I got to this site I had not really considered TJ, but the area near the beach (the Playas?) seems appealing now too. My parents will likely follow as well. Temperatures that rarely exceed 85 degrees is the primary concern.

Proximity to the border is more of a convenience than a necessity. We are in our early 30’s, but we’re not wild at all, and so we’re hoping to find a fairly quiet area. We’re not exactly the Papas and Beer patrons; saw some stuff on you tube, wow. I’d send friends there all day long, looks like a really fun place, just not quite my pace. Finding a house to rent on the outskirts of town along the coast sounds ideal to me, but being unfamiliar with the area I’d love advice on whether that’s a good idea or not for whatever reason…

I’m coming from Phoenix, or more specifically Youngtown, which borders Sun City. Love the area, been here 12 years, but the heat has become way too much for my health to endure. I considered moving to San Diego, but got sticker shocked right out of that idea! I actually considered Costa Rica, but the weather was too hot near the beaches, so I got to looking at ocean temperatures and that lead me to north Baja. I know, I should have just looked down from San Diego. Don’t worry, I eventually catch on.

So if anyone can help with some advice that would be great. I’ve caught on about those who insist on speaking English, avoiding tourist areas in general, and respecting the slower paced culture. So what area would you prefer, Rosarito, Ensenada, the Playas area, or is there another area that’s just a hidden gem? I really like being tucked away from traffic. A beach house would be great, but not a huge deal. The lower the rent the better, but under $650 is the important goal.

I also want to know a couple things that I haven’t been able to find yet. Like is it legal to drive on beaches here? I know there are areas where it’s obviously not going to be permitted, but are the areas where it is? My father is mobile, but it’s getting harder on him. My dog is older too, and I imagine she might have some problems getting back to the car after a day of fun, and at 60 pounds I‘m not going to carry her. It would just be neat to be able to have a mobility beach day, you know?

Secondly, what is a good way to go when it comes to phones? I would like to have cell phones and be able to make and receive calls to the states. Health is one of my concerns, so keeping a life line is important.

On that subject, good medical care is important too. My mother is a 2 year lung cancer survivor, so being able to keep up on her medical issues is important. At least I know getting medications won’t be an issue!

And lastly, would having an older Lexus LS 400 make us stick out like or sore thumb, or more worryingly, a good target? I’m not all scared about safety, but I know having full coverage Mexican insurance would be a given. I’m in the process of looking for one, so should I reconsider? Am I just asking to have the car stolen? Would I be guaranteeing myself tourist prices when people see me pull up? I have an older 4runner, and I’m not worried about that, but I’m afraid the Lexus may be pushing it.

I have more questions, but I think this is enough hot air for now. Again, great site, and I see great advice here. Oh, and we speak very little Spanish at this point but we are working on it!

Thanks for reading!

Ryan

Hi Ryan,
My name is Bosa...pronounced like "Rosa" but spelled differently. Perhaps my mom knew something way back then?
My boyfriend and I moved to Rosarito 4 months ago and love it. I too came from a hot place...Las Vegas...yuk and my boyfriend, Jimmy came from muggy Mississippi.
I personally suggest Rosarito, as it is smaller and much easier to maneuver around in. It has one main street and that is primarily where all the businesses are.If you decide to move here, we can meet you and your wife and mom and the pooch and would be glad to show you a few things that we learned along the way. We don't have phones, but I understand Nextel is what all the locals do here. As for your Spanish, I suggest you brush up on the basic phrases, colors, things like that, write them down in a small notebook that you can carry around. The following 2 websites are really good: www.smartphrase.com & www.howtosayin.com. You can type in the words or phrases and it will translate. Also, for local news, you can read the BajaTimes newspaper: go to www.bajatimes.com
Good luck

In Topic: Coputer Repair

18 July 2009 - 05:02 PM

QUOTE (jm0501 @ Jul 17 2009, 06:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What is it?
Brand [model number]

How old
what operating system 2000,XP, Vista, [Home,Premium, Pro]
How much ram [memory],ram speed
CPU speed and type
how large is the hard drive/drives

Interesting but not important [unless your a big gamer]
Video card

The reason for these questions
To put a value on the computer before you spend money.
Computers go down in value faster than a new car.
not quite as fast a used sex protection but close.

Unless it is some kind of state of the art computer, [graphics,multi-media, CAD, Server]
It may be cheaper to buy new.

It has been my experience that white box's computers are much more expensive than Brand Name.
Years ago they where the way to go but, not anymore.
Unless you have some kind of special need.

at Costco USA not Mexico for 599.99 includes legal software not copied so you can get all you updates.
for instance, see below,they have cheaper also the one below is a gateway they have a ZT brand that is even cheaper.
PLUS free up date to the new windows7 that the techs that have running it say blows Vista out of the game.
Plus a no hassle warranty up to 90days you can take it back for any reason,
plus a warranty that is guaranteed by company that will be there yrs later.
The white box boys come and go sometime overnight.
White_box

GATEWAY
  • Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q8300 at 2.5GHz
  • 4MB L2 Cache
  • 6GB DDR3 SDRAM Memory
  • 750GB SATA hard drive
  • 16X DVD±R/RW Drive Super Multi-Format Dual Layer Drive featuring LabelFalsh Technology
  • Integrated Intel GMA X4500 Graphics
  • 10/100/1000 network interface
  • 56K ITU v.92 ready Fax/Modem
  • High Definition Audio with 7.1 channel Audio Support
  • Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB Powered)
  • Premium Gateway Keyboard
  • USB Optical Mouse
  • Microsoft® Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) with Service Pack 1
  • Microsoft Works

If you can cross the best bet is almost anywhere in the USA

as far as I know only one laptop at a time is allowed to bring into Mexico without a large tax 17% plus.
or hope for the green light.

One of my Mexican Citizen Doctor friends got caught not declaring, they fined plus kept the item. [That sucks]
If you are US citizen you can just turn around and try another day.
I guess with a degree he couldn't say I didn't know.

Sorry for the rant just my opinion.
I just hate to see people get taken advantage of.


JM

Thanks for the info...

the computer is only 9 months old, but I think what happened is there was a short in the wiring in the outlet that I plugged it into, and I am sure that is what fried it. Because I had it on in Vegas where I moved from just the day prior and it was fine. I don't have the finances to purchase a new one, so that is why I was looking into repairing this one. If it were ancient, then yes I would go that route.
Thanks again for all your help. That does really suck about your friend.
Have a good day...

In Topic: Coputer Repair

17 July 2009 - 07:03 PM

QUOTE (dragonfly4moose @ Jul 15 2009, 05:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone out there know how to repair computers?
I need a new motherboard installed in my HP...
If you are that person or know of someone, please let me know. Thanks

A tech at a local computer store diagnosed it as such.

In Topic: Restaurants in Rosarito

16 July 2009 - 03:07 PM

QUOTE (Rosarito Gary @ Jul 16 2009, 02:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Have not found a good Chinese restaurant in Rosarito.  Been to several  of them and never returned to any of them.


Thanks, though that would be the case...
Guess I'll have to make my own at home! Perhaps we can open up a good one?  biggrin.gif

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