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Bubba

Jul 26, 2003, 12:14 PM

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DVDs in Ajijic

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So here is the situation:

There is a nice tienda on the carratera in Ajijic just west of Colon that rents DVDs and I really like this place. Rentals are $25 pesos per day. Nice selection and, unlike other VCR/DVD rental places in Ajijic and Chapala, not renting pirated VCRs and DVDs of unacceptable quality.

However, their selection is limited. For example, in order to view "About Schmidt", I had to go to the DVD rental store on the plaza in Ajijic and rent a DVD that was clearly pirated and - as it turns out - would not play through on my SONY DVD player. This was most irritating. The damn thing stopped functioning just as kathy Bates and Jack Nicholson got in the hot tub together. I don't need this aggravation so here is my plan.

One can buy the DVD of "About Schmidt" and lots of other fine DVDs at the CD/DVD store in Grand Plaza but at a cost of $300 Pesos. Absurdly expensive but, in the case of "About Schmidt" an important lesson in life for retirees. So, what are us old farts to do?

I suggest that a few of us get together and buy these DVDs from the DVD store and pass them around. If a DVD costs $300 Pesos, no big deal if we share the damn thing.

Any takers? E-mail me here or at bordoquy@yahoo.com if you have an interest. Maybe we can sell these first run movies to the tienda for a nominal charge after we have viewed them.

Bubba

pat

Jul 26, 2003, 1:23 PM

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I suggest that a few of us get together and buy these DVDs from the DVD store and pass them around. If a DVD costs $300 Pesos, no big deal if we share the damn thing.

Any takers?

Bubba, I saw Kathy Bates in the hot tub. I recommend you keep the 300 pesos.

Pat

sandykayak

Jul 29, 2003, 2:18 PM

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I was sooo annoyed about that part (in the hot tub)... (Bubba, write direct if you want to know).

I subscribe to Netflix in the US ($20/month unlimited DVD rental through US mail with max 3 at home at any one time) and had taken About Schmidt, Frida, and the Bourne Identity with me to Ajijic. At least my hostess was able to view and enjoy them.
Sandy Kramer
Miami, Fla & El Parque

Bubba

Jul 29, 2003, 2:23 PM

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Sandy' Im beginning to actally like you.

sandykayak

Jul 29, 2003, 2:26 PM

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hmmm.. do you have the Private Reply blocked? cos i was going to tell you that you probably wouldn't like me if I told you that I look like Kathy Bates in the hot tub! (sorry, couldn't resist!)
Sandy Kramer
Miami, Fla & El Parque

Bubba

Jul 29, 2003, 4:58 PM

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Sandy, darling, I love Kathy Bates. I am a native of Mobile and remember Ms. Bates as Tawana! If you are ashamed to remind others of kathy Bates you need an aspect adjustment.

Billy Bob Bubba

skwala

Jul 29, 2003, 6:39 PM

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DVDs y VCR videos: I've heard that a really great option to consider might be www.half.com. Let me know any, if any now or later, results of dealing with them. Muchas gracias! We do plan on ordering sometime through them. I've a pal who has bought quite a few through them VERY REASONABLY!

Bubba

Jul 29, 2003, 11:44 PM

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So, listen here Skwala:

I'm game but I got hit hard by Mexican duties the last time I ordered DVDs from Amazon - maybe because they shipped from Germany. If we share first run and cult movies, we can all enjoy great movie entertainment at reasonable cost. We have to trust each other, though. Shall we try that assuming you are a local here at the lake or plan on becoming one.

If Jean Sutherland in watching this, I tried to reach you on this subject but my e-mail was returned. Want to pursue this?

I have a classic Dr. Srangelove; "Mine Fuhrer, I can walk!" DVD but will not share it (or Motel Hell) with any of you unless you cooperate.

I can be reached at bordoquy@yahoo.com.

Gerry Krause

Aug 1, 2003, 8:25 AM

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I to am disapointed with the availablity of DVD s here at lakeside. I hear that there is software for downloading 5 and 1 surround sound from a DVD and that should be one of the main points of doing it. In any case, I would burn DVDs in there proper form just like just about everybody does with CDs. Otherwise you end up with just another bootleged DVD. If anybody has any knowledge of this new software let us know. The end result should be rewarding for anybody that wants to participate.

N2Futur

Aug 1, 2003, 9:05 AM

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Gerry, the software is called DVD X COPY and DVD X COPY EXPRESS. We are subscribed to Netflix and have successfully copied every movie we've rented, I'm converting all movies we have on VHS to DVD. The first version, DVD X COPY will sometimes split the movie up so it will take 2 DVD's to record. The newer version X COPY EXPRESS will actually compress the movie so it will fit on 1 DVD. The quality of the recorded disks are just as good as the original, the 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound is retained. This is completely legal. The software actually inserts a disclaimer at the beginning of each movie, stating that this is a back-up copy. DVD X COPY EXPRESS only copies the movie itself, none of the trailers. We bought ours at CompUSA. I buy DVD media in bulk at this website: www.meritline.com, their ACCU brand works great. I usually buy 100 bundled with the DVD cases. This website: www.dvdlister.com has downloadable covers, right-click on them and save. I create the covers in .ppt (made a master spine - I can send you a copy). Oh yeah - you will need a DVD burner, I recommend the SONY DRU500A, It records ALL formats -R/RW and +R/W. We're planning on visiting Lakeside during Thanksgiving week for the first time, we're thinking about retiring there; I'd gladly bring down a recorded DVD so you can check out the quality yourself. Also a note of caution: these recorded DVD's may NOT play back in a lot of the older DVD players. www.dvdxcopy.com has a list of compatible players.

Elke
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(This post was edited by N2Futur on Aug 1, 2003, 11:53 AM)