Hola RikiMichaels, thanks to Bbond I got to meet you last Friday. Didn't know all the drama was going on. Anyway, it was an honor and pleasure to meet you and put a face to the name. I hope to be your wingman in Tijuana soon.
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Hola RikiMichaels, thanks to Bbond I got to meet you last Friday. Didn't know all the drama was going on. Anyway, it was an honor and pleasure to meet you and put a face to the name. I hope to be your wingman in Tijuana soon.
Hey buddy. Tell us how was your adventure over the weekend? Anything excited happened?
Anyways, join me to Thailand this month end if possible.
[QUOTE=Funman13;1462002]Hola RikiMichaels, thanks to Bbond I got to meet you last Friday. Didn't know all the drama was going on. Anyway, it was an honor and pleasure to meet you and put a face to the name. I hope to be your wingman in Tijuana soon.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=RikiMichaels4;1461003]He said he was going to get the lowdown on xxxxxx and her but never asked.[/QUOTE]Without PMs I cannot help, as the info I have cannot be posted publicly. Anyone wants specifics will have to PM.
[QUOTE=RikiMichaels4;1461003].Got into Laredo at about 3:00pm and parked in the trucker lot by the bridge and hotel La Posada. The soldier waved us through as we entered Mexico with no luggage check.[/QUOTE]RikiMichaels,
I read your most recent post regarding your trip from San Antonio to N. L. And I notice that you mentioned that you parked your rented car in the truckers parking area next to La Posada. I am just wondering, did you then walk across into NL? I live in Laredo and have most of my life frequented NLBT quite often in the past but when the violence practically shut down the place I stopped going and changed my MO to visiting the downtown bars, although less frequently. I used to go all the time with a buddy of mine who would take his vehicle across, but his wife got wise and but his balls in a jar and through away the key, so NL is off limits for him which means that I am on my own. I'd like to get started on going again but not to sure if I should take my vehicle (truck) into NL or just park it on the US side and walk across. Which is why I am asking about the parking arrangement. Have you at any time driven your vehicle into NL? Or do you mainly walk across? Either way I am wondering which is safest or more / less risking. It would seem as if any of the ways has its pro and cons. Any info from any member on this subject would be appreciated.
Thanks
[QUOTE=Joroke; 1462598]RikiMichaels,
Either way I am wondering which is safest or more / less risking. It would seem as if any of the ways has its pro and cons. Any info from any member on this subject would be appreciated. Thanks.[/QUOTE]I live and drive in NL daily, it is, however, not without risk. I have been very fortunate. I cross to Laredo about once a week, and almost always use bridge 2 going and coming back. The lot he refers to is, I think, the city lot close to bridge1. I know guys that park free, in the street, in neighborhood areas. City lot is more secure and is $8 a day maximum, less if only staying a couple hours.
For those that knew him, I am saddened to report that Tomas, the owner of the Bar Intimo, has passed away after a long illness.
How this will impact the operation of the Intimo, Angel pool hall, Bar Redaccion, Bar La Junta, and Bar Gusanos, is not clear. They closed Thursday and may re-open after the funeral. His family may continue to operate them I don't know the whole story yet.
Most people that frequent here also know that the Bar Herradura [Horseshoe], once quite famous here, is closed and for sale. It is my understanding the lien holder is, or at least was, going to auction it.
Joroke, in my opinion it is much easier / safer to walk across to NL. Back in 2005/2006/2007, I used to drive my truck across alot to NLBT / Papagayo's. I stopped driving across after the NLBT Police planted a knife in my truck.
Mexico does not recognize U.S. Auto Insurance, so if you want to be safe driving in Mexico, you need to purchase Mexican Auto Insurance. An auto accident in Mexico is a criminal offense, not a civil offense like in the U.S. / Texas. If you get into an auto accident in Mexico without Mexican Auto Insurance and are found at fault for the accident. You better have the cash to be able to pay for the damage to the other vehicle & possible personal injury / injuries. If you don't have the cash, you will be arrested and your vehicle impounded. Bbond posted recently that the NL Transito Cops are back working and some back to their extortion tactics.
It has been around 1 year since I have not been to NL / NLBT. NLBT is not worth going to any more in my opinion. Danash was on it's last legs after they reopened after the car bombing out in front of the club-no air conditioning & around 6 unattractive women working when I last went. Danash is now closed. From what I have read, Shamrock, Pullman, Martas & Safari are about the only bars still open in NLBT. The downtown bars are a short walk from the bridge.
[QUOTE=Bbond;1462743]For those that knew him, I am saddened to report that Tomas, the owner of the Bar Intimo, has passed away after a long illness. How this will impact the operation of the Intimo, Angel pool hall, Bar Redaccion, Bar La Junta, and Bar Gusanos, is not clear. They closed Thursday and may re-open after the funeral. His family may continue to operate them I don't know the whole story yet. Most people that frequent here also know that the Bar Herradura [Horseshoe], once quite famous here, is closed and for sale. It is my understanding the lien holder is, or at least was, going to auction it.[/QUOTE]Are the Bar Redaccion, Bar La Junta, and Bar Gusanos mainly for locals?
[QUOTE=Gringo2;1463364]Are the Bar Redaccion, Bar La Junta, and Bar Gusanos mainly for locals?[/QUOTE]Yes, with the Gusano being a gay / tranny bar.
Well they were back, but all it took was one little hand grenade in the office and now there gone again.
Is the Blue Fox still closed? Is the Arkanos still open?
[QUOTE=Gringo2;1463631]Is the Blue Fox still closed? Is the Arkanos still open?[/QUOTE]Blue Fox has closed and building converted to something else. Arkanos shuttered.
[QUOTE=Bbond;1462733]I live and drive in NL daily, it is, however, not without risk. I have been very fortunate. I cross to Laredo about once a week, and almost always use bridge 2 going and coming back. The lot he refers to is, I think, the city lot close to bridge1. I know guys that park free, in the street, in neighborhood areas. City lot is more secure and is $8 a day maximum, less if only staying a couple hours.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Mcklipsch; 1462834]Joroke, in my opinion it is much easier / safer to walk across to NL. Back in 2005/2006/2007, I used to drive my truck across alot to NLBT / Papagayo's. I stopped driving across after the NLBT Police planted a knife in my truck.
Mexico does not recognize USA Auto Insurance, so if you want to be safe driving in Mexico, you need to purchase Mexican Auto Insurance. An auto accident in Mexico is a criminal offense, not a civil offense like in the USA / Texas. If you get into an auto accident in Mexico without Mexican Auto Insurance and are found at fault for the accident. You better have the cash to be able to pay for the damage to the other vehicle & possible personal injury / injuries. If you don't have the cash, you will be arrested and your vehicle impounded. Bbond posted recently that the NL Transito Cops are back working and some back to their extortion tactics.
It has been around 1 year since I have not been to NL / NLBT. NLBT is not worth going to any more in my opinion. Danash was on it's last legs after they reopened after the car bombing out in front of the club-no air conditioning & around 6 unattractive women working when I last went. Danash is now closed. From what I have read, Shamrock, Pullman, Martas & Safari are about the only bars still open in NLBT. The downtown bars are a short walk from the bridge.[/QUOTE]Thank you, Bbond and Mcklipsch. I appreciate the info. Yes, I remember all to well those days a few years ago driving to NLBT. You never knew what surprises those gate keeping thieves (so called cops) at the entrance would come up with. It's almost damned whatever you do. If you drive you run the risk of having an auto accident and dealing with that mess or being stopped by the transito for any made up infraction and having to pay your way out. And if you walk you I feel you're exposing yourself to being mugged by hoods on the street or even the cops patrolling the downtown area. Damn, it's too bad it's come to this.
Anyway, thanks for the input, gentlemen.
Bbond,
Sorry to hear that Tomas passed away. Although I never got to know him, I remembered always seeing him when I dropped into Intimo. He was never bossy, always a gentleman. Intimo is okay but I always like the pool hall. Met a lot of nice people there. I hope it stays open.
[QUOTE=Bbond;1463438]Well they were back, but all it took was one little hand grenade in the office and now there gone again.[/QUOTE]Shit, they have returned again, and back to old ways of extorting. Be careful driving here at night.