Expat living in Mexico

[@pamelabadini1216]

I think I know and love you for being so consistent and friendly. ❤ You're like a relative you talk to most often.

[@johnpetry5321]

I bought my condo in PV, up the hill behind the church in Centro for 60k USD, furnished. My neighbor, who had a unit exactly like mine just sold his for 238k USD. My cost of living in Mexico has gone up but it is still around 40% of the cost of living in the US. I have good internet for 18.00 USD a month since I do not have cable on the bill. Imported food is expensive but the local food is much cheaper and much fresher. I have a king-size bed and I buy my sheets from Costco which is 20 minutes from my house. The cost is the same as in the US. I keep hearing people tell me about how dangerous Mexico is but truthfully, that is just not really accurate. If you are not involved in the drug trade or hanging out with people who are, you are not going to have any more danger in your life here than you would experience living in the USA. One thing you do not see in Mexico is "lone gunmen" going out and randomly shooting up schools, churches, movie theaters, shopping malls, or the like.

[@teresaramos1719]

Have to disagree. Tulum is becoming a dangerous place...tourists and natives alike may find themselves in a shoot out ..2 people shot ..first of year. A guy got held up by a cop in Cancun in front of his resort at 4am on his way to airport lost his $$$ jewelry, cologne, wallet cell phone...swears off of Mexico and will dissuade all friends and anyone who will listen ..just recently a month ago this happened..soooo. no thank you .Mexico is as dangerous 😳 if not more than US

[@johnpetry5321]

@@teresaramos1719 news reports of the Tulum shootout indicate that the men killed in the restaurant were involved in the drug trade and were killed by a gun man from a rival cartel. Hence my comment was accurate. As for your claims about your friend bring robbed on the street at 4am that is unfortunate. Nothing like that ever happens in the United States ever. If one looks at the numbers of tourists traveling to Mexico yearly which number in the millions and then at the numbers of tourists injured and killed, the numbers show that deaths are low and typically involve alcohol mixed with motor vehicles. Mexico has its problems. I am the first to admit that. But dying in a drug cartel shooting is not something typically experienced by people not involved in the drug trade. And, unlike the US, random, lone gunmen shooting up schools, shopping centers, etc. are not found in Mexico but are in the states where apparently any drunken, mentally disturbed man angry at the world can buy an AR-15 and go on a rampage. There have been over 250 such incidents in the USA so far in 2022. I feel much safer in Mexico.

[@maximusextreme3725]

@@johnpetry5321 First of all I am not sure how you know that there have been that many shootings next year, but maybe your crystal ball is deadly accurate. The term "mass shootings" is also defined as 3 or more people shot in the US, not necessarily dying and that includes domestic violence and gangs etc. It's still a lot but it's pretty high in Mexico as well. Over 33,000 murders in the country in 2021. And just like in the US, it is possible for you to get shot by a cartel member because you got caught in the crossfire, or you're mistaken for someone else.

[@johnpetry5321]

@@maximusextreme3725 I am not going to get into an argument on KZbin with someone who uses a typo as a strawman. I am also aware of the definition of a mass shooting. Nothing you mentioned refutes anything I said. But you be you.

[@57Class]

@@johnpetry5321 We all know that Crime is everywhere but the chance of being unvoluntary involved in a violant situation is significantly higher in the US...at the beginning of my day,I feel much safer in México.

[@AngelAguilar-ct8ex]

Hi JC, one of your videos came up as a suggested video and just fell in love with your channel. I was actually born in Zacatecas, Mexico, but moved to the US when I was 10 years old, and although, now at almost 54 years old, I am well assimilated to the American culture and am an American citizen and love the USA for the opportunities it has given me, the older I get, the more Mexican I feel in my heart, so I love that you are able to teach or show other Americans about the beauty of Mexico and its people and to not believe all the bad media. I also love your philosophical comments about life in general and can't wait to get through all your videos and and keep up with the new ones, and who knows, maybe when I retire, I may end up back in Mexico 🙂

[@marikeyshappyhomedecor4876]

Same here 👍🏽 My mom is also from Zacatecas, I was born and raised in Tijuana but now living in the USA for a few years now. The older I get, the more Mexican I feel 🇲🇽 💚🤍❤️

[@leealexander3507]

My son, his wife and I are looking into buying a vacation home in Mexico although we're not sure if it would be better to buy or just rent when we happen to be down there. I'm retired and they both work remotely. They might want to retire there so long as we can get high quality secure WiFi and a house with a small guest house for me. A guest room in the main house would be okay if we are otherwise happy with the property. We need a big enough yard for pets. My son has two large dogs. While beach areas are nice we will probably look inland at a slightly higher altitude.

[@leealexander3507]

I'm sure my son's wife Maria will be able to help us choose the most suitable area although I'm fairly certain where I want to be. The only thing is I don't know if we can get secure reliable wifi for their work and might have to choose a different community. Once we decide exactly where I think we should buy rather than wasting money on rent.

[@angelakilcrease1448]

Thanks for sharing information, we are considering Mexico for retirement 😀In Texas now

[@laraeash8550]

Thank you, Jerry, for all of your insights, stories and humor. Im a fellow Oregonian (Cottage Grove) and Ive been following you for several years. I appreciate and trust your perspective.

[@bob_frazier]

CG? Me too! Small small world!

[@laraeash8550]

@@bob_frazier Hi Bob! It is a small world! Have you been to Chapala yet?

[@bob_frazier]

@@laraeash8550 Not yet, but it's on the bucket list!

[@laraeash8550]

@@bob_frazier i spent a couple of weeks there five years ago. I’m seriously looking into moving to the area within a year or so. There’s something very special about the people and place. We’ll see!

[@bob_frazier]

@@laraeash8550 Good luck, I'm envious! I love Mexico.

[@deegonzalez7593]

Hi Jerry, I enjoy your videos very much! I also recommend your videos to people that are skeptical about visiting Mexico. I’m looking forward to the test results on the different waters.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

So nice of you to make a “what’s changed in Mexico” video. It helps someone who might be considering it based on old facts and not todays reality 😉

[@leealexander3507]

I haven't been down there for awhile but between KZbin and my son's wife Maria I should be able to get a quick update now and then.

[@cesarloretto4476]

I find your videos fascinating. I'm from Guadalajara and my friends want to travel to other countries while other foreigners want to move to Mexico. We all have different priorities when it comes to culture and lifestyle, but I ultimately want to understand Americans better and watching these kind of videos help a lot.

[@dennishassler605]

There are a lot of CRAZY Americans and we can all hope they stay afriad of Mex. and never go there. Most expats are better people and meld well with communities in Mex. - It is important they they select a safe community in Mex. and where expats have numbers there's a more welcoming community for them.

[@pamelasoto-saines9221]

Happy Father's day 🌺 Here since May 23rd. We chose Jocotepec for the fact it is more affordable and feels more authentic. We enjoy your stories and honesty.

[@normaevett]

That was our plan, to retire to Joco. But Mexico raised their income requirements and we no longer qualify. So disappointed! Hope you are enjoying your life there!

[@dickielarue1451]

Greetings from Portugal...Originally from Texas...Lived in Mexico for many years...Tulum and PV...traveled all over the country...Simply loved the culture, food, topography and etc...Yes there have been changes, however there have been changes in Portugal lived here for 5 years now...heck everywhere...Found memories of Mexico...Simply magical country...Cheers from Portugal...🇺🇲🇲🇽🇵🇹👍🤟✌🤘🤙

[@VaughnBresheare]

Violent crimes are uncommon in Portugal, and when they occur, they rarely involve tourists. Regardless, one should take the usual precautions and stay in populated areas. On the other hand, while most popular areas of Mexico are safe, violent crime is a widespread issue in many Mexican states.Jan 9, 2023

[@dickielarue1451]

@@VaughnBresheare Boa tarde...Violent crimes do happen here and they also happen to Tourist...You will never here about in the news...unless one looks...Unlike another Mass Shooting Stateside again in Texas.. Predatory behavior begets predatory behavior...the United States is driving the drug trade and it's misery, period...The U.S. refuses to take responsibility because it is the business model set in place...Not only outside it's borders but also within them on it's own Citizen's...Reality vs. Fiction...Boa Tarde.. 🇵🇹😉👌

[@goldensgreensandblues3858]

Looking forward to the water test video. Jerry teaches us in such a gentle, fun way.

[@Wilfredos_]

Yes!!!

[@soulfulgardener]

So glad I came across your channel, love your sense of humor! My fiancé and I are moving to Mexico in November, I’m absorbing everything I can between now and then!

[@brendastarks6153]

Wow. Congratulations to you for making the MOVE. My husband and I plan to move to Mismaloya Mexico, right outside of Puerto Vallarta. We have friends there, and they share with us a peaceful, happy lifestyle. We plan to sell out house and prepare to do business remotely. Life here in the USA is not the best living anymore. Life is what you make it, the old saying goes. Live your best life, enjoy each other. Live as if your on vacation everyday. Blessings to you.

[@unknowninfinium4353]

Where are you planning to move in Mexico?

[@brendastarks6153]

@@unknowninfinium4353 Hello future expats.We are not prepared for retirement. I am 58 and my husband will be 60 next month. Although we are in good health, thank God. We do not want to continue to work so hard to keep up with the high cost of living here in the US. We live in Las Vegas, and everyone is in shock mode of the increase in rent, gas, etc. And all over the country as well.This was once an affordable metropolitan area. And the wages are stagnant. I am a Licensed Practical Nurse and my husband is in radio and community services. We plan on doing business remotely. I'm going to teach English as a second language. We still have a few years before getting social security. So with the equity in our home after selling, some investment moves and working part time. We figure we won't have to work like dogs in our golden years. Plus, we will be near an international Airport that will get us back into the States in two hours if needed. So, were absorbing everything as well. But it definitely looks like our money will go much further in Mexico. Sorry, for dragging on. But I hope this answers your question. We are moving to Mismaloya, 20 mins from Puerta Vallarta.

[@LeeYvesMexico]

2 months in Lake Chapala now, we're very happy

[@jum3883]

Bienvenidos

[@josemanuelalvarezbilbatua7869]

I thank you for providing an unbiased and balanced view of Mexico

[@victoraguilar8449]

Hello Jerry my name is Victor I've been watching your videos for some time now. I would like to thank you for all those great videos you produce. I am from California and I will be moving to Guanajuato Mexico when I retire. Your videos have been very helpful. Thank you once again and keep posting them I'll be watching. I send my best regards and wishes to you and your wife.

[@LuisTorres-mn1wv]

Eres Mexicano o Chicano? Cómo sabes cada sexenio algún cartel se pelea con el gobiernos y este a sido Guanajuato, las cosas están algo delicadas con el narcotráfico ahora, San Miguel de Allende y la ciudad de Guanajuato están bien pero hay otras partes que no.

[@rompiendocadenas4253]

@@LuisTorres-mn1wv tu ignorancia es Infinita deja de usar esa palabras cualquier mexicano nacido en USA es llamado mexicoamericano no Chicano eso fue un moviemiento cuando USA robo el teritorio a Mexico y les ofrecio la ciudadania estadounidense y les mitio.porque eran tratados de lo peor y asi surgio Los chicanos

[@austinbonifacio2471]

Jerry, today is monday but I’m still giving my salute for Father’s Day. I just subscribed to Your Channel, I really liked. I have passed through Ajicic, it’s a beautiful place to live. And your right things are changing in mexico, the most important thing that’s going to be so nice for You and everybody is.......... Free internet in all Mexico within the next year. I’m from hermosillo sonora mexico that’s where I was born but I lived in California for 30 years and now I’m living in mexico. Thanks for Your videos. Un abrazo desde sonora. Saludos y conyinue ha cien do videos tan informativos.

[@davidcail2880]

I lived in Mexico from 1965 to 1968 and understand exactly what you are saying. I always wanted to return to live there. I'm now 78 but still haven't given up hope. I appreciate you channel and informative talks. Even though I can afford it I still live without the modern conveniences here in the USA. So I won't have any problems readjusting to living in Mexico again.

[@clough40]

You should consider moving to Mexico I think you might find how much more you get for your dollar. I moved here in 2010 on a pray and a shoe string and have never regret it.

[@alragyahoo]

I have everything here in Mexico like the USA. Except. Fresh drinking water from the faucet. Not the greatest plumbing. Power goes out more here. But, medicine insanely cheaper. Repairs cheaper. Food. The best. Climate. A dream. And everyone wants to b my friend.

[@VaughnBresheare]

Violent crimes are uncommon in Portugal, and when they occur, they rarely involve tourists. Regardless, one should take the usual precautions and stay in populated areas. On the other hand, while most popular areas of Mexico are safe, violent crime is a widespread issue in many Mexican states.Jan 9, 2023

[@tpowell3776]

So great that my husband and I got to meet you last Tuesday by the Thai restaurant we always look forward to your perspective on things.

[@JCTravelStories]

The pleasure was mine. :)

[@ramonarellano4988]

I always watch your videos Jerry. very calm.

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

I haven't seen you in forever and i forgot the name of your channel, good to see you!!

[@hidaichavez9982]

Hello Mr. JC !!! Primera vez mirando sus videos , me gusto mucho . Gracias por compartir su punto de vista de Mexico . Me alegra mucho que este disfrutando su estancia. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😎😎😎😎🌻🌻😁🌺🌼🌺😁🌻🌻😄🤓😀😋😋😋😋😋

[@FranciscoRodriguez-ku1nl]

SALUDOS Jerry y Linn , another beautiful sunny Father's day here in California, oh brother prices are going to the sky. Hope the best to everyone.

[@mariajimenez2012]

Es. Verdad. Francisco está por los cielos tanto la. Renta como la compra de casa vivo en Los Ángeles tan solo ase dos semanas fuimos Aver una casa de renta solo para entrar Hera n 6; dólares 3000 mensuales

[@FranciscoRodriguez-ku1nl]

@@mariajimenez2012, En menos de 2 meses Vicente se mudo a Crossroad Washington, Jason a Boulder Co. Alfredo a Marysville Tennessee , me estoy quedando solo en L A , QUE ESTA PASANDO EN CALIFORNIA.? ?

[@mariajimenez2012]

@@FranciscoRodriguez-ku1nl pasa que ya no se puede en. L A CA los dueńos de casas cobran mucha. Renta y dijeron claramente que no van a bajar la renta y que los dueńos pueden cobrar lo que quieran

[@sksman71]

Happy Father’s Day !Always a pleasure to watch your insightful videos.

[@janetrobinson8925]

I like this guy! I don't like being on social media either, NO FACEBOOK, but enjoy informative U-tubes

[@Lucaangelo252]

Hello beautiful how are you doing, hope you are doing well and having a wonderful day and time with your family!

[@scottoakley6862]

Hi Jerry, Been really enjoying watching your videos and kinda getting to how you a little better with each one. Great attitude, hard working and funny, I admire your young at heart spirit. Your partly responsible for me planning to come down mid February until end of March lol . Anyway keep making your videos…all the best Hasta la próxima.

[@ExpatCaroline]

Thanks for sharing this video. I have a feeling more and more retirees are going to be considering Mexio and this will be helpful for those that will be on a strict budget. That bicycle ride left me speechless. 😲

[@jodywhitehead9173]

Looking forward to your water testing as I'm considering moving away from the insane housing costs in Vancouver.

[@dj33036]

I rented my little house here in Aguascalientes 5 years ago and the rent has increased by exactly 100%.

[@Wilfredos_]

WOW! 100% I am planning on moving to Querétaro for retirement next year… That gives one a perspective weather to rent or buy!

[@dennishassler605]

Is it better to buy the house? That's a huge increase, but sometimes the rates do not go up too much, too. If you buy, it would not go up too much????

[@L0_V]

What about build on a empty lot??

[@ramontieso1208]

My grandparents immigrated from Mexico to Iowa back in the 30s. My Father did a lot of back and forth travel. I have not but July 2022 I am going to visit Relatives I have never met before. We will be in Chapala, LaBarca and then Mexico City. I have been watching your videos for over a year. They have made this visit less scary! I am going with my aunt who is fluent in both languages and cultures. I will be looking at real estate.

[@puppx13]

Great insight on the 20-year time lapse. I appreciate the info and content. Thanks. ---Los Angeles, CA.

[@joansyposs9402]

I really love your honesty

[@Lucaangelo252]

Hello beautiful how are you doing, hope you are doing well and having a wonderful day and time with your family?

[@getalifeadventures3863]

Thank you for sharing your life. It is appreciated!

[@chriscairns6417]

G8 video, nice decor and luv the croc on the wall

[@laanglr]

I stumbled upon your video and I'm glad I did. I appreciate you taking the time to make this and share your experience and insight from the last 20 years. I have subscribed ✅

[@GoGreen-l7e]

I'm the first to admit, I'm facing retirement and looking at all my options. Not happy with the US right now. But my comment is with all the retirees leaving the US how is that affecting our economy? I'm sure it evens out as many people are coming to the US. We do not value are seniors here in the US and it's so disheartening. I just think a lot of the congress men and women are so out of touch with what we need and what is going on. Just babbling my thoughts.

[@jeantyler9059]

They know what's going on. They just put their interests above all others.

[@cesarurias6646]

You are always welcome here in México

[@Tootsie806]

Too many people want too many things from the government.

[@hivolco151]

I love your stories Jerry! I would love to hear your mom's stories "retold" Those funny old stories are going away... mostly because a lot of the people who told them are NOT here anymore. I was thinking about some of the hilarious stories that my Uncles and Grandpa used to swap and most people do NOT remember those stories.. sadly. I am happy to hear prices are still good in comparison.... btw... I hear that Social Security is giving another raise at the end of the year... LOL... Let's see how that goes. You could tell these stories EVERYDAY and I personally wouldn't get tired of them... MIL GRACIAS!!

[@jeffstiern9682]

Thank you!

[@stephenfordhammusic]

My wife lived for 6 weeks in Southern Chiapas in 1977. She then traveled with a friend through Mexico in 1988. We watched this together and things have really changed there! Wearing shorts for a woman was not acceptable back then. Calling home was rare . She said she wrote letters.

[@didaqueministries]

Hi Jerry! I was the person that made “the comment.” And I’m definitely not trying to be argumentative-I love your channel! I just wanted to make the point that prices in Mexico go up every time the exchange rate goes up. I’m still in Mexico and happy to be here. But it’s a fact that prices are based on the USD. Keep up the great videos! And by the way, I still owe you a bag of coffee!

[@waltobringer2928]

I've been considering moving to Mexico. Thanks for the insight!

[@cmackscott761]

My wife was in the other room when you stated in this video, that you once would spend two or three hours answering comments. Listening from the other room, she thought you said you used to spend two or three hours drinking coffee.

[@tryan7]

Happy Father's day. Good day. I find your h20 test very interesting. 🤔. Looking forward to that video. Best wishes.

[@jodywhitehead9173]

In 1974, as young men, we crossed from Morroco into Algeria wearing shorts. We got mobbed by kids staring and making fun of us. So we immediately changed into jeans, and got stall vendors hassling us to buy our jeans. lol

[@potsmoke5187]

Mexico is a life saver for me. I couldn't live on my SS in the USA.

[@daisyapontehavenmemoriestr8552]

I think you adorable and the memories with your daughter so nice. At the end that’s the only we have in this world good memories with the love ones

[@James-dx6sf]

Only think of the good in life. If you watch the news, it is only bad and negative. I have not turned by TV on in 3 days. I have trips scheduled all year to Europe, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Thanks to nice guys like JC who provide entertainment for us. Have fun.

[@malicemew]

My family in Mexico is well off but they have a tight budget when they travel around the states, conversion of thousands of pesos to dollars isn't much. Sure inflation is making everything go up but American dollars is still enough in Mexico to stay afloat. Greetings from New Jersey, great video

[@judithgrace9850]

I live In Querétaro.Mexico, and understand replying to comments. I have been visiting Acapulco for over 60 years. Real truth. Not into bit ch coins etc.

[@blg6583]

My husband and I visited Ajijic Lake Chapala about20 years ago. We found the people to be very warm and friendly. We were there on Mothers Day morning. The sound of it seems like 50;thousand mariachi Bands outside our window at 5 am. It was a celebration all day for the moms. I think a New Orleans Mardi Gras parade would have paled at the sight. It was wonderful. While we were there, Lake Chapala had dried up somewhat at Ajijic. We read later they fixed the problem and it was beautiful again. I hope so. Thank you for your down to earth videos.

[@jimdolen225]

Coming up on three years as a full time resident of Bucerias Nayarit. We lived in St. Helena California (Napa Valley) and used a Grand Banks boat in Sausalito as our weekend getaway. We loved our time in both places but with the change in the political climate felt it was time to leave. I decided to sell my business and sold it in less than a week. It was a business that depended on tourism and between many wild fires and than Covid I am not sure my business would have survived. We then sold our home and six months later yet another fire burned it to the ground. Mexico now feels very much like home and we LOVE it here. Yes, the cost of living is 35% of what is used to be but more importantly the local people here make this an amazing place to call home. Timing is everything.

[@mariaherreradechaidez3483]

Happy Father’s Day Jerry!! Enjoy our beautiful Mex. Have a wonderful day!

[@HiddenTruth346]

Preach brother. Im from Texas and i moved to Mexico to reduce my costs and avoid the inflation. My friends back in the states keep seeing their rent go up and i rent a luxury apartment in Puerto Vallarta for $600 a month. I can't even get a room for that price in the states. Of course i work online and don't make much per us standards . I find that culturally mexico and the us are very similar and you can now get pretty much everything you get in the u.s in Mexico

[@shahjehan]

You're one of the chillest guys I follow

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

Ha! Portland has one of the largest, well attended naked bike rides of all!! Glad to hear Guadalajara has one as well!!

[@chadsummers4728]

My wife and I have property in the Philippines, and they have the "peso" also. It's around 50 pesos to $1 US Dollar. If you make dollars and spend peso. Anyone can be an expat. Love the channel.

[@EvelineNow]

Your videos are superb. Humorous as well. My comment is go for it!

[@joniskibo5910]

Hello👋Jerry The Lake 'Chapla' is a Beautiful Area 😊

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

That's where my best friend retired.....miss her but she is so happy there.

[@leestack]

Great video - and we always love hearing what's on your mind...

[@angrytaxiowner7941]

Good video I grew up in ensenada and Tijuana

[@NomadicBrian]

That naked bicycle ride is 'nuts' 🤣

[@frevele1656]

Always enjoys your videos and thoughts

[@setsailatnoon]

Remember the old peso before they overstamped three zeros? Then came the NP?

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

Hi JC my stepdaughter just came to visit me from Jalisco. One of them is from lake Chapala. Her name is Sonia. And her husband's name is Miguel. Hes a mil uses. I fell and hurt my hip. So they came to help me. I'm 71. Naked bicycle ride? Oh lord. That's right about the shorts. We have been influenced by the USA. I celebrated my 55th yr out of secundaria this month! I was brought to Mexico at age 11. To La Paz.

[@robertolouth7468]

Love your stories in Mexico and really wish you are having the best of it here. From Mazatlan Love and Friendship

[@lindamurray5503]

My husband and I are 70 and he wants to live in Mexico. I want to visit first, then we can decide

[@AlmostRetiredinMexico]

KZbin hasn’t suggested one of your videos in a while. Good to “reconnect”!

[@alcantwell]

I've been in Mexico for 11 years, and I refer to that time as pre-Amazon and post. Amazon Prime has been a game changer. The other big difference between now and 2008 are the car hire services, InDriver, Didi and Uber. Gone are the days of having to live near a bus route or taxi stand. His observation about the exchange rate is right. For a period of years, my rent essentially went down month after month as the rate climbed from 11 to 1 up to 20+ to 1. The peso amount stated the same, but my rent was effectively halved. Other than that, yes, everything is more expensive (everywhere) than it used to be, thanks to inflation. And PV is becoming overdeveloped in the Emiliano Zapata colonia, with buildings out of scale for their surroundings, and hand in hand with that is more traffic, longer commutes. Finally, the other big difference about PV in 2022 vs 2011 is that the average age has declined markedly as younger people move here to work and raise their children. Although I have to say I'm really glad I got my permanent residency under the former rules!

[@catherinelewis6920]

What is the difference in permanente residency you have vs current?

[@chancer74]

My friends Mike and Lorette Goss moved to Ajijic from Arizona a few years ago and seem to love it. Know them?

[@Commentthat]

Yeah you make a good point.

[@tucsonazul]

The Mexican president said today that Mexico wil no have any shorteges on food and fuel. Fuel is also subsidized to keep inflatio down for the wellbeing of the Mexican people.

[@johnperrin914]

Another great video! Looking forward to your water tests and how they compare to your son's Take care of yourself from coquitlam, BC, Canada.....suburb of Vancouver

[@gregpeterman1102]

I still prefer an old IBM clicky keyboard myself. Met you in person around campfire in Quartzite 1.5 years ago, I thought I had subscribed but KZbin just threw this one at me, good to see you again! With your talk on the price of milk, it illustrated to me that the lastest inflation that is affecting the USA is not affecting Mexico, and I've seen it's not in Germany, and places that trade Euros. The dollar is sinking fast.

[@JCTravelStories]

Hi Greg. We missed Quartzite last winter. Hopefully will get there this year.

[@gregpeterman1102]

@@JCTravelStories yes, me too. We missed seeing Will Prowse in person! Planning on making it back this winter, even with high gas prices. Unless something comes up, you never know.

[@timlee5260]

One of the big changes I noticed is the ability to do business in the afternoon. Before everyone was closed for nap time.

[@stevekollen1672]

I totally agree with you about typing speed and keyboards. Years ago, I tested at 115 wpm on the old electric IBM typewriters. Now, the keyboards are not the correct slant from top to bottom and they are missing some of the old home keys or these keys' "feel" is different. My speed has been cut in half and my mistake rate has soared. So now I used Dragon voice recognition software and my speed is back and I don't get as physically tired. I live in Costa Rica (since Nov. 1997) and almost any water you can get out of a tap anywhere in the country is potable, so I don't envy Mexico's water situation. We don't need tinacos, it comes from a tube next to the road by your house. I'm wondering why people tolerate it. People here would just about revolt, I think. There are bunches of countries in Latin America with potable water that are at least as old as Mexico.

[@josevidalmedina3189]

love your style of person how you explain yourself

[@daisyapontehavenmemoriestr8552]

I love the cocodrilo 🐊 on the wall. Lol

[@clintrichardsonclintfromny203]

Starts at 4:11

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Great video. And Happy Father’s Day!

[@msdella4253]

Happy Fathers Day, Jerry!

[@kathyfann]

I certainly would what a blessing

[@Lucaangelo252]

Hello beautiful how are you doing, hope you are doing well with your family?

[@kerrylattimore2684]

That naked bicycle picture said it all. I lived a year in Mexico City in 1968 and during that time I was able to visit some other areas of Mexico too. I distinctly remember that women were required to wear a head covering into Catholic churches! I once wore a knee length culotte skirt downtown and got grabbed by men. As an attractive young blond I couldn't go anywhere alone without being harassed by men (It was really pretty scary at times). Has that gotten a lot better? If woman can ride bikes naked things must be really different. It sounds like you have a nice life in Mexico. I'm happy for you.

[@janethamilton7583]

Love that pink wall!

[@evelynmariel6422]

Cant wait to see the water video!! Super idea and very curious!

[@debbie4938]

I live cheaper in Nashville, TN. I want to leave, but cannot see paying more than I do in the US. I live very comfortable in the US. I’ll be stepping down several levels to move to any other Country. I’m lucky as I own my home and have private insurance through Ford Motor company. I’m 65 and retired and live better in the US. I went on the Panama relocation tour last year. I traveled all of the major cities. It cost more to live in Panama. I have sewage and clean water in the US. If I had to rent as a young person, I would definitely leave. Suppose I’m more blessed than I realized.

[@MichaelWolfe1000]

Being from Mexico City, I went about 13 years ago with a Scottish friend to Guadalajara, my friend of course wore shorts so I did so also, but frankly I didn't feel comfortable, I felt out of place. Before nobody wore shorts in Mexico City except children and tourists. Now you do see people using shorts mainly on weekends.

[@unknowninfinium4353]

Going to sound like a noob but do excuse the Ignorant question - Is it safe there?

[@rogerk2049]

Its always nice to exchange views when being an expat. Started in 1967 in Mexico, took a year then on to points south ultimately in Costa Rica. Fine times! But live in the USA now and prefer it even tho here or anywhere, things or life is seemingly in retrograde. Governments, no matter where tax us all, busisnesses just try to keep up.

[@Camera1931-p5v]

Being a well driller i am looking forward to your testing!

[@spirit4joy327]

Please update, Assisted living vids with costs around your area when you have time. Our US social security doesn't increase in keeping with U.S. inflation. Several of my senior friends who love visiting Mx are looking for long term options.

[@GabyPelayo]

I sure enjoy your story telling techniques.

[@Richard-b4f8b]

This was a nice video on your keyboard and typing School

[@judithgrace9850]

It was 1650 per month in the USA for everything, and 700 per month in Queretaro.

[@richardahlstrom9694]

Very interesting. Always relaying info on Mexico to my husband. He won't hear of it. He sees Mexico as too dangerous. We are both retired law enforcement.

[@electricmom9389]

I am retired LE and I feel the same way!! If I moved there, I would go to Mexico City only.

[@richardahlstrom9694]

@@electricmom9389 Many KZbinrs seem to feel safe. Hard to decipher where the truth lies.

[@MrTachyon3000]

@@richardahlstrom9694 ... The USA is way more dangerous with daily mass shootings and the 460,000 children that disappear yearly, but the USA media does not touch that subject.

[@jr.6199]

The truth is there are metrics on cities, ratings for crime. Mexico has more cities in the worst 25 than any other country. Beyond the corruption of low and high level justice workers, Mexico has dropped in Democracy rankings and least safe for news reporters. When you lose these parts of the rule of law in society, the future is precarious.

[@LeeYvesMexico]

Here's our view of the last 9 months in Mexico. We're healthier, happier and feel as safe here as in Canada. We eat better, walk more, there's more cash in our pocket. Yes we must always be careful, we keep our eyes open, watch where we go and don't drive at night, we stick to toll hwys while travelling this beautiful country and look past the things we do see and won't want to remember like road accidents which there are many, especially on the Baja. We keep our visa's on us all times. Never give our real ID police or pay them fines road side. Lake Chapala is home because of this wonderful expat community, weather is perfect too.

[@Thomascolman]

Good info I’m thinking about moving out of Canada. Can you make a video on if you were to restart your journey. Where would you look at going first

[@Roger_Ramjet]

They have changed everywhere....it's just the way it goes.

[@gigiwills7851]

I'm looking forward to the water testing video. I used a "reverse osmosis" filter in Goleta CA because the water was so hard it was undrinkable; it required a monthly rental fee. It took me a while to figure out a shampoo that would lather in that water (Prell); on the whole, you felt like you came out of the salty ocean *after* you showered.

[@SirenaSpades]

I had to comment that I use Prell and love it. I'd use it regardless :) I had knee length hair until two weeks ago - now it's waist length. Great shampoo.

[@LJ-jq8og]

Can we set-up a "go-fund-me" to clothe select bike riders ? 😂

[@R2drum]

Glad you feel comfortable being an immigrant in Mexico. So much beauty there.

[@ar6888]

In short, things are a hell of a lot better. Given the trajectory of Canada/USA, I think moving to Mexico is a safe bet. Thanks! (Minus the naked bike ride) That's kind gross.

[@wken123]

Hi: you lived in La Foresta, what what your view of that area. I am looking at a house there. Thanks

[@JCTravelStories]

The area is fine, conveniently located, nice homes, wide streets. We got tired of looking at the inside of our own walls with no view.

[@wken123]

@@JCTravelStoriesThanks, that helps my search

[@domingodeanda233]

That was pretty damn good, thanks.