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Andy in Aguas formerly Monterrey

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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But then, I just moved to Aguascalientes from Monterrey. By comparison, it feels like heaven! If you think there is a lot of grafitti in Aguascalientes, then go to Monterrey!I have just rented a two-bedroom apartment in a real nice neighborhood for around $300 a month. This apartment has built-in closets, built-in kitchen cabinets, and a small hot-water heater. These items are a somewhat of a rarity in Mexico.Most people from here tell me that I am paying too much money for rent. One of my new friends told me that I could rent a house in an INFONAVIT (somewhat like FHA housing in the States) with three bedrooms for as low as 1,500 pesos (about $155) a month.As yet, I do not own a car here. I can take a taxi from the near north side of town to the bus station, which is on the south side of town, for 20 pesos, which is a little over $2. There is no way you can get a taxi in the U.S. for that price! Also, see how much luck you have renting a nice two-bedroom apartment in a city the size of Aguascalientes (which now has about 800,000 people) for $300 a month.The climate here is generally pleasant all-year round. So, there are very few days when you would miss not having an air conditioning unit. Fans generally do the job for me in the warmer months, and I am overweight and hot natured. (However, I haven't been here in April yet, which I understand is the hottest month.) Also, the daytime temperatures in the winter months are always mild.Even though I will never renounce my U.S. citizenship, I am happier living in Mexico than in the U.S. Perhaps that's because, as a missionary, God called me here. : I just made a business trip to Aguascalientes. I made a few mental notes and compared what I was reading here. First of all I compared the prices of clothes, food, gas and the homes (comfort level). Let me tell ya folks, I by no means live high off the hog, but I didn't SEE anywhere or much of anything that was better or cheaper than what's in the U.S. Heck even gas is cheaper in the U.S. What would make a person just want to pack up and move to Mexico when it's more expensive? I hate to bust some people’s bubbles but a lot of parts of Auguascalientes reminded me of Beirut. What's the difference in living in some shack in Mexico and eating mostly rice and beans, some veggies vs. living in some 2 horse town in the U.S. where home cost around 36k and you have you Liberties and Constitutional Rights as to where you have none in Mexico? You’re at the mercy of your local corruption. Any mature comments are welcomed. Who knows, my view may change. But now I see why these people are killing themselves to get to the U.S. I don't blame them.

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Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Andy:
Praise God and Pass the bullets! LOL
Just kidding, I just had to say that. Question, are you working there or retired and doing the Lords work? Just curious.: But then, I just moved to Aguascalientes from Monterrey. By comparison, it feels like heaven! If you think there is a lot of grafitti in Aguascalientes, then go to Monterrey!: I have just rented a two-bedroom apartment in a real nice neighborhood for around $300 a month. This apartment has built-in closets, built-in kitchen cabinets, and a small hot-water heater. These items are a somewhat of a rarity in Mexico.: Most people from here tell me that I am paying too much money for rent. One of my new friends told me that I could rent a house in an INFONAVIT (somewhat like FHA housing in the States) with three bedrooms for as low as 1,500 pesos (about $155) a month.: As yet, I do not own a car here. I can take a taxi from the near north side of town to the bus station, which is on the south side of town, for 20 pesos, which is a little over $2. There is no way you can get a taxi in the U.S. for that price! Also, see how much luck you have renting a nice two-bedroom apartment in a city the size of Aguascalientes (which now has about 800,000 people) for $300 a month.: The climate here is generally pleasant all-year round. So, there are very few days when you would miss not having an air conditioning unit. Fans generally do the job for me in the warmer months, and I am overweight and hot natured. (However, I haven't been here in April yet, which I understand is the hottest month.) Also, the daytime temperatures in the winter months are always mild.: Even though I will never renounce my U.S. citizenship, I am happier living in Mexico than in the U.S. Perhaps that's because, as a missionary, God called me here.

Andy in Aguas

Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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I am a missionary in full-time prison ministry in Mexico. I recently moved to Aguascalientes from Monterrey, where I lived for a little over eight years. I just started receiving social security this year. Since I am paying more for a place to live and traveling more, I really need the extra income social security retirement provides. However, I will never retire from the ministry!Below is the address of my web site if you want to know more about my ministry (it needs some further updating).: Andy:
: Praise God and Pass the bullets! LOL
: Just kidding, I just had to say that. Question, are you working there or retired and doing the Lords work? Just curious.: : But then, I just moved to Aguascalientes from Monterrey. By comparison, it feels like heaven! If you think there is a lot of grafitti in Aguascalientes, then go to Monterrey!: : I have just rented a two-bedroom apartment in a real nice neighborhood for around $300 a month. This apartment has built-in closets, built-in kitchen cabinets, and a small hot-water heater. These items are a somewhat of a rarity in Mexico.: : Most people from here tell me that I am paying too much money for rent. One of my new friends told me that I could rent a house in an INFONAVIT (somewhat like FHA housing in the States) with three bedrooms for as low as 1,500 pesos (about $155) a month.: : As yet, I do not own a car here. I can take a taxi from the near north side of town to the bus station, which is on the south side of town, for 20 pesos, which is a little over $2. There is no way you can get a taxi in the U.S. for that price! Also, see how much luck you have renting a nice two-bedroom apartment in a city the size of Aguascalientes (which now has about 800,000 people) for $300 a month.: : The climate here is generally pleasant all-year round. So, there are very few days when you would miss not having an air conditioning unit. Fans generally do the job for me in the warmer months, and I am overweight and hot natured. (However, I haven't been here in April yet, which I understand is the hottest month.) Also, the daytime temperatures in the winter months are always mild.: : Even though I will never renounce my U.S. citizenship, I am happier living in Mexico than in the U.S. Perhaps that's because, as a missionary, God called me here.

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Nov 30, 1919, 12:00 AM

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Andy:
It takes a lot of dedication and guts to be in prison ministry. I checked out your web site. E-mail heading your way.: I am a missionary in full-time prison ministry in Mexico. I recently moved to Aguascalientes from Monterrey, where I lived for a little over eight years. I just started receiving social security this year. Since I am paying more for a place to live and traveling more, I really need the extra income social security retirement provides. However, I will never retire from the ministry!

Andy in Aguas

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The address of my web site is www.primla.org.: I am a missionary in full-time prison ministry in Mexico. I recently moved to Aguascalientes from Monterrey, where I lived for a little over eight years. I just started receiving social security this year. Since I am paying more for a place to live and traveling more, I really need the extra income social security retirement provides. However, I will never retire from the ministry!: Below is the address of my web site if you want to know more about my ministry (it needs some further updating).: : Andy:
: : Praise God and Pass the bullets! LOL
: : Just kidding, I just had to say that. Question, are you working there or retired and doing the Lords work? Just curious.: : : But then, I just moved to Aguascalientes from Monterrey. By comparison, it feels like heaven! If you think there is a lot of grafitti in Aguascalientes, then go to Monterrey!: : : I have just rented a two-bedroom apartment in a real nice neighborhood for around $300 a month. This apartment has built-in closets, built-in kitchen cabinets, and a small hot-water heater. These items are a somewhat of a rarity in Mexico.: : : Most people from here tell me that I am paying too much money for rent. One of my new friends told me that I could rent a house in an INFONAVIT (somewhat like FHA housing in the States) with three bedrooms for as low as 1,500 pesos (about $155) a month.: : : As yet, I do not own a car here. I can take a taxi from the near north side of town to the bus station, which is on the south side of town, for 20 pesos, which is a little over $2. There is no way you can get a taxi in the U.S. for that price! Also, see how much luck you have renting a nice two-bedroom apartment in a city the size of Aguascalientes (which now has about 800,000 people) for $300 a month.: : : The climate here is generally pleasant all-year round. So, there are very few days when you would miss not having an air conditioning unit. Fans generally do the job for me in the warmer months, and I am overweight and hot natured. (However, I haven't been here in April yet, which I understand is the hottest month.) Also, the daytime temperatures in the winter months are always mild.: : : Even though I will never renounce my U.S. citizenship, I am happier living in Mexico than in the U.S. Perhaps that's because, as a missionary, God called me here.