General Reports

[DramaFree11]

In my mongering career I've wondered two things. How come guys don't post names and at times don't write how much they paid a chica. I've thought is got to do with PLM stuff. And now with the Corona going on guys on this site and on CB are posting tips on how to send money to their chicas. I think in this situation is the right thing to do. I still can't help but laugh every time I read these kinds of posts but still I'm supporting you guys. This brings me to the second part of my question. Sometimes when I posted the damage in my reports I didn't want to do it cause I was embarrassed about overpaying for what I got in return. And now look at where we're at.

Great point. I have said the same thing. Also, when guys travel to these far away destination, they leave out travel expenses. I know a lot of guys lie and exaggerate, I lived in one of these destinations, the details they leave out in there reports blows my mind.

You also have to figure your time. Time is money and if you spend 2-3 days traveling that adds a tremendous amount to your trip. My last couple of trips to Moscow I had major delays. The airlines compensated some, but I was still out of pocket money. Not to mention missing additional work. Also, some of these guys are on the commuter 2-3 hours a day researching, they forgot to mention this.

[LuvMexicanas]

I know some of you fellas live in Tijuana and / or have significant social networks down there so I have a question. The Zona bars are closed but what about bars like La Cueva Del Peludo that are away from the areas where the gringos roam and caters more to locals?

[Goyo61]

Funny to hear someone say "mongering career" . It really can be!

Guys are constantly saying what they paid for a girl on this forum. Your correct about the names I guess for a little privacy but it would be interesting to see what a girl is charging other people.

I am not to embarrassed to share what I paid if it was too much. It's a good way to learn from others. Yea. It is a "guys" club a bit so I will get some grief but it's OK, as most of the guys on the board seem perty supportive of each other and also one of the good things about being over 50 years old, is others don't get "a vote" on how you feel about yourself.

In-other-words, what others think means less and less as you get very comfortable in your own skin and know that if I lived the life of someone else I would think just like them, and if they lived in my shoes, they would be making the exact same decisions so don't go to hard on others as we all have our "filters" that we view life through.

Goyo.

In my mongering career I've wondered two things. How come guys don't post names and at times don't write how much they paid a chica. I've thought is got to do with PLM stuff. And now with the Corona going on guys on this site and on CB are posting tips on how to send money to their chicas. I think in this situation is the right thing to do. I still can't help but laugh every time I read these kinds of posts but still I'm supporting you guys. This brings me to the second part of my question. Sometimes when I posted the damage in my reports I didn't want to do it cause I was embarrassed about overpaying for what I got in return. And now look at where we're at.

[LuvMexicanas]

According to their conversations with InSight, press releases, and reports in the newspaper El Mexicano, this kidnapping was not a simple extortion tactic, but a settling of drug debts.

The above was a pull quote from the second article. The first, too, dealt with increased drug cartel violence.

So, do you have any evidence to show that, then or now, American tourists were / are being targeted by cartels? Do you have any evidence to show that cartels are targeting cars with CA plates, of which there are about a bazillion in Tijuana.

Your point is well taken. I'll expound on it with an opinion. If I were a cartel leader and someone in my organization kidnapped, executed or otherwise targeted an American, that someone would see a six feet deep hole in the desert. The reason is it's simply bad for business and perhaps even more so now with Trump. I'll explain. The cartels have to know that any harm to an American will illicit a response and perhaps a severe one. They also likely understand that the current president is just a tad more rash than ones past. The last thing they want to do is poke the bear. Again, if I were a cartel leader, I would not want to do anything to disturb the status quo because I'm making oceans of money and AMLO certainly isn't going to get in my way unless big brother to the north twists his arm to the point of breaking it. The plausible it was a case of mistaken identity massacre of the Mormons near the Arizona border was a Mulligan and the cartels likely understand that it will be the last. Just my two pesos in support of Phordphan's general point that Americans in Mexico should worry more about general street crime than constantly looking over their shoulders for the cartel.

[Member #4722]

In my mongering career I've wondered two things. How come guys don't post names and at times don't write how much they paid a chica. I've thought is got to do with PLM stuff. And now with the Corona going on guys on this site and on CB are posting tips on how to send money to their chicas. I think in this situation is the right thing to do. I still can't help but laugh every time I read these kinds of posts but still I'm supporting you guys. This brings me to the second part of my question. Sometimes when I posted the damage in my reports I didn't want to do it cause I was embarrassed about overpaying for what I got in return. And now look at where we're at.

In my case the lady in question is more of a friend than lover and it seemed like the right thing to do. Reminded her this was a one-time deal and she needs to figure something out.

[Dcrist0527]

According to their conversations with InSight, press releases, and reports in the newspaper El Mexicano, this kidnapping was not a simple extortion tactic, but a settling of drug debts.

The above was a pull quote from the second article. The first, too, dealt with increased drug cartel violence.

So, do you have any evidence to show that, then or now, American tourists were / are being targeted by cartels? Do you have any evidence to show that cartels are targeting cars with CA plates, of which there are about a bazillion in Tijuana.

Thank you Phordphan. It's not often I agree with you. LOL But you are dead on. This is just the latest example of speculative fear mongering. Your assessment of the article posted is right on.

As another poster said, we'd all be better off using critical thinking instead of accepting what is spit out in the media. If even 20% of what the media portrays Tijuana to be were true, I would never return.

[Phordphan]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/mexico-mu...145257601.html

It's no surprise that the cartel and criminals are increasing the killings now that the police / military are staying home.

If you think you have a high risk tolerance, want to guess what the risk tolerance for criminals and cartel members are?

With business (racketeering) slowing, I wonder if the Tijuana cartel will go back to kidnapping and torture like they used to specialized in.

If you drive into Tijuana for "dental works," consider removing your California "fresh meat" license plates, wear a hat and look Mexican.

https://www.insightcrime.org/investi...he-new-normal/

According to their conversations with InSight, press releases, and reports in the newspaper El Mexicano, this kidnapping was not a simple extortion tactic, but a settling of drug debts.

The above was a pull quote from the second article. The first, too, dealt with increased drug cartel violence.

So, do you have any evidence to show that, then or now, American tourists were / are being targeted by cartels? Do you have any evidence to show that cartels are targeting cars with CA plates, of which there are about a bazillion in Tijuana.

[GoodQuestions]

In my mongering career I've wondered two things. How come guys don't post names and at times don't write how much they paid a chica. I've thought is got to do with PLM stuff. And now with the Corona going on guys on this site and on CB are posting tips on how to send money to their chicas. I think in this situation is the right thing to do. I still can't help but laugh every time I read these kinds of posts but still I'm supporting you guys. This brings me to the second part of my question. Sometimes when I posted the damage in my reports I didn't want to do it cause I was embarrassed about overpaying for what I got in return. And now look at where we're at.

[Jackie888]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/mexico-mu...145257601.html

It's no surprise that the cartel and criminals are increasing the killings now that the police / military are staying home.

If you think you have a high risk tolerance, want to guess what the risk tolerance for criminals and cartel members are?

With business (racketeering) slowing, I wonder if the Tijuana cartel will go back to kidnapping and torture like they used to specialized in.

If you drive into Tijuana for "dental works," consider removing your California "fresh meat" license plates, wear a hat and look Mexican.

https://www.insightcrime.org/investi...he-new-normal/

[Phordphan]

I have used WU once too but I believe their offices are closed. At least I know they are closed in Havana because my desperate chica who is stuck in a shitty apartment with her mom told me. They are under a strict quarantine. I recharged her phone and will get extra long BBBJ's when I can get back there.

WU and MoneyGram can be collected in the supermarkets. Also at Coppel and Elektra, assuming they are still open.

[TomJackin]

I know some of you are still crossing back and forth for reasons beyond me.

I will not risk losing my Senti / GE / TSAprecheck OR getting sick just to play with a puta or two.

Every time you cross back in the US, the agents have records of your crossings. And so many dental appointments will not sit after a couple.

I guess if you don't have Senti / GE / TSAprecheck. Then your only worries will be getting sick.

[Captain Solo]

Dodger.

I feel for your HK flu, bro.

Buy a dozen blown-up plastic dolls, spray some cheap perfume on them and lean them against your apartment's walls. Your apartment would look exactly like HK or Coahuila alley on weekend. Then you can drink again!

[AmorPorFavor]

I use western union but I am sure there are cheaper options.

I have used WU once too but I believe their offices are closed. At least I know they are closed in Havana because my desperate chica who is stuck in a shitty apartment with her mom told me. They are under a strict quarantine. I recharged her phone and will get extra long BBBJ's when I can get back there.

[ScatManDoo]

Lucky me! I got the same information about my McAfee expired.

Kind of funny though because I don't have that useless program.

Ditto for me. Started a couple of weeks ago.

[TomJackin]

I was, but it seems to have stopped. Fortunately, it was kind enough to inform me that my McAfee had expired 3 days ago and that I had viruses. Ugh!!

Lucky me! I got the same information about my McAfee expired.

Kind of funny though because I don't have that useless program.