Introduction to the forum - Tell us about yourself

[Tracey Clark]

Originally Posted by TundraGreen

Welcome to all new and current posters! As we have many posters to the Mexico forum, I thought it would be great to find out a little more about every one. Please introduce yourselves so we get to know each other.

Cheers,
Will

¡HOLA! Me llamo Tracey Clark... I just found this site as I was online looking into job prospects in Chihuahua. I am from Hastings Michigan, trying to build a network of similar expats from the U.S. My boyfriend is from Delicias, Chihuahua, his last name is Terrazas, an historically political family in the state (read about Luis Terrazas and the Mexican Revolution) and he is planning to move back there soon.

I am working toward my Masters degree in counseling psychology/social work while taking Spanish classes to become fluent, and also intensely studying Latino culture and history. I may have to finish my degree in Mx. I am currently a technical writer / engineering services coordinator for a large corporation. I have 3 Arabian horses to move and this is a very important factor for me--to ensure their safe transit and find a nice place to keep them. That shouldn't be too much of a problem considering the horse culture in northern Mx! I have established some connections through FB, specifically in the Casas Grandes area, and they are some of the nicest, most interesting people I have ever had the privilege of communicating with. The culture, history, art, and political environment are fascinating in that area!

SALUDOS ~Tracey

[wendylee]

Hola! I am not fluent in espanol, but I have been studying it for some time on my own. My husband and I have been visiting Cancun yearly for 20 years. I knew, from my very first time there, that this is where my home and my heart belongs. It has taken some time for my husband to come around, but now that he is retiring, he is also ready to spend extended time there. We contacted a realtor and have found a really lovely place in town in Supermanza 17. The bank, it is a foreclosure, is delaying because they are hoping for a higher bid, but my heart is set on this place. We have been in contact with some other people who are retired and have been there for some time. We are interested in meeting other people, too. I'd love to hear from some of you.

[ronb172]

We are Ron and Karen living near Salt Lake City. We've been to cancun several times and on the way home last month we decided to retire in that area. We are heading back down to Merida for a week in Aug to check things out there. We hope to be moving to Merida by 2014 unless Karen is affered a early out she can't refuse. So for now we are getting ready for lots of yard sales and getting all our ducks in a row. This site has been great. I've learned a lot here.

[wendylee]

Nice to meet you both. Have you checked into international health insurance coverages?

[ronb172]

Not yet. We are covered by BC/BS Federal and I've read in a thread here where a guy had some major medical work done and they paid. That is something we will look into as our time to move gets closer.

[Schmo]

My partner and I are retired Texans with a home in Celaya, GTO. Over the years we have travelled Mexico extensively and chose Guanajato as our favorite state. The coastal areas are beautiful but the unpredictable weather and humidity kept us from living there. Celaya is centrally located with moderate weather and is a bit more affordable than the better known places. Don't run into many expats here and when we do they are generally not from here. We love it here.

[TundraGreen]

We have a lot of newcomers posting about their interests in moving to Mexico.

Ron and Karen - Merida in 2014
WendyLee and husband - Cancun
Tracey and boyfriend - Chihuahua (with Arabian horses no less)
Roni and wife - Merida within a year
Schmo and partner - Celaya
DandKay - San Miguel Cozumel

Greetings to all of you. I hope you keep us posted on your progress.

Will

[jrmyers]

Hi Everybody,

My name's John, I'm from Portland, OR (Hi Ron!). I work in IT. I'm 57 and would retire tomorrow if I could....but...I think I'm going to have to wait until I'm 62. I really don't understand why people would work later than that, but that's just me.

I've only been to Mexico twice. Once to just south of Tijuana to visit family friends, and again last October to visit friends in Ajijic. I spent a week, they took me all over and I fell in love with the country.

I'm convinced you either "get" Mexico or you don't. I want to do a lot more traveling around the country before I decide on a place to stay, so I'd appreciate any suggestions of places to check out.

BTW, Google Maps is a wonderful thing. I've been doing a virtual tour of some places through its Street View feature: Guanajuato, San Miguel Allende, Guadalajara, Merida...

Hasta luego,
Juan

[fedor1]

I am an expat teaching at a private American school in Cairo Egypt. In 3 months my husband and I are moving to San Antonia Tlay on Lake Chapala. We own a home there and plan to relax and enjoy the area for at least a year, then who knows?

We have lived in Cairo for 5 years and really enjoyed it and the whole region. Before that we lived in Canada all of our lives, teaching and living in Saskatoon, Sask. After my husband superannuated we decided to work in other countries and it has been a fascinating experience. We even got to experience our first revolution!

I am also a published writer and my husband is a professional musician, so we hope to be able to get back to professions in Mexico.

[Jade Perreault]

Originally Posted by TundraGreen

Welcome to all new and current posters! As we have many posters to the Mexico forum, I thought it would be great to find out a little more about every one. Please introduce yourselves so we get to know each other.

Cheers,
Will

Hi My name is Jade I came to Mexico to spend 30 days or so with my brother for work and relaxation ..I have to return to canada but will be back ..We are working in the Security & Telecommunications fields..Our company does everything from high end security systems to Satellite Communcations and GPS tracking modules ..Glad to be here