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[SeaBeeJoe]

Hello folks,

I have the opportunity late February or early March to take a working vacation. About three months, perhaps longer depending on a few things. I learned from my first trip to Tijuana that I need a more goal oriented trip in order not to get too bored. I've decided my primary goal for visiting is to finally get over some of my hurdles with Spanish.

I've been steadily learning Spanish since my trip years ago and I've found I can read and write at a modest level, speak it enough to be understood (with an atrocious accent), but I am having the most difficult time understanding spoken Spanish. A big part of this is because I am fairly deaf and my ears simply cannot distinguish from one word to another and lip reading Spanish has proven to be an extremely difficult skill to master.

I'm hoping that some personal instruction will be the ticket. I'm wanting to dedicate a significant chunk of my days and weeks to learning Spanish because I'd like to see what opportunities for earning money in Mexico there might be (though that's a topic for another day).

Does anyone know of any tutoring services, small classes, immersion classes, even University classes in or near Tijuana designed to teach guys like me a fairly proficient level of Spanish? San Diego would be fine as well, but I would be somewhat concerned with cost. I'm not looking for a quick fix, just steady genuine improvements in my fluency. If you have recommendations, but they are in other cities please let me know, Tijuana is more familiar, but I'm not limiting myself to one city. Any help would be greatly appreciated!.

Try Babel app you can download it to your phone, Speak with the regular people in Tijuana not the working girls in the zona. You should learn fast.

[ItalianBWalls]

Hello folks,

I have the opportunity late February or early March to take a working vacation. About three months, perhaps longer depending on a few things. I learned from my first trip to Tijuana that I need a more goal oriented trip in order not to get too bored. I've decided my primary goal for visiting is to finally get over some of my hurdles with Spanish.

I've been steadily learning Spanish since my trip years ago and I've found I can read and write at a modest level, speak it enough to be understood (with an atrocious accent), but I am having the most difficult time understanding spoken Spanish. A big part of this is because I am fairly deaf and my ears simply cannot distinguish from one word to another and lip reading Spanish has proven to be an extremely difficult skill to master.

I'm hoping that some personal instruction will be the ticket. I'm wanting to dedicate a significant chunk of my days and weeks to learning Spanish because I'd like to see what opportunities for earning money in Mexico there might be (though that's a topic for another day).

Does anyone know of any tutoring services, small classes, immersion classes, even University classes in or near Tijuana designed to teach guys like me a fairly proficient level of Spanish? San Diego would be fine as well, but I would be somewhat concerned with cost. I'm not looking for a quick fix, just steady genuine improvements in my fluency. If you have recommendations, but they are in other cities please let me know, Tijuana is more familiar, but I'm not limiting myself to one city. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I'm a paid member now so feel free to PM me if you wish.

Thank you,

IB.

[ScatManDoo]

If you are depressed about the financial situation you are finding yourselves in, due to the business downturn caused by the coronavirus.

Consider yourself lucky that you are not the owner of the Rams or Charges football teams.

They invested and borrowed $5 billion to build a new stadium that was scheduled to open three months from now in July.

[ScatManDoo]

Is it true that a Mexican Costco membership gets you into an American Costco?

How much does it cost?

I believe that is the case. But I don't know anyone who has done it, so I can't confirm.

I do know from my own experience that my SoCal Costco membership is accepted by the Costco in Tijuana. But unfortunately the Costco in Tijuana would not let me pay my annual dues at the Costco in Tijuana (neither in dollars nor in pesos).

[WombatEd2]

Costco 9.30 am to 9 pm. Stock up.

Is it true that a Mexican Costco membership gets you into an American Costco?

How much does it cost?

[Jackie888]

BTW, took a van / bus to the Playas (beaches of Tijuana) the other day for the first time. 14 pesos for one way. The van was clean, cooled (but I can see how it can get really warm and consequently stink with be. O. In the summer heat). It was much cheaper than the $10+1 taxi fare.

One can catch a ride a block South of the big Church across from the Tech mall 2 blocks south of HK. It took about 15-20 minutes. The Playas was interesting because you can see newly built homes adjacent (common wall) with an eye sore home that should be condemned because it looked like a shelled house in the middle of a war zone. There were tons of restaurants and coffee shops.

The beach was smelly but not too bad. But should be better in the Summer because of a lower chance of rain that can overwhelm its sewage system. Anyways it is an alternative spot to visit if one is in town for a couple of days and wants to see more of Tijuana than pussy. Unless you're a pervert like me who is constantly looking for panties even if a woman is covered from head to toe.

[Mabba]

"Amid negotiations and escalations in the process of moving USMCA through Congress, Trump has decided to go after one on America's closest trade partners: "On June 10th, the United States will impose a 5% Tariff on all goods coming into our Country from Mexico, until such time as illegal migrants coming through Mexico, and into our Country, stop. The Tariff will gradually increase until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied, at which time the Tariffs will be removed. Details from the White House to follow."

Meanwhile, moments after Trump's shock tweet, the Mexican deputy foreign minister Seade said that if President's threat to impose tariffs is carried out, "it would be disastrous", and Mexico would "respond strongly", adding that "we will not remain with out arms folded" before the tariff deadline "to see if it is serious."

Following an earlier leaked story from the Wall Street Journal, President Trump has confirmed that he will impose tariffs on Mexico until the illegal immigration problems at the southern US border are fixed.

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-...igration-stops

I suppose the good news here is that the peso getting cheaper means cheap vacations in Tijuana for Americans and more tourism business for Mexico.

Yesterday the best rate was around 18.75 in San Ysidro so not much better.

[Travv]

"Amid negotiations and escalations in the process of moving USMCA through Congress, Trump has decided to go after one on America's closest trade partners: "On June 10th, the United States will impose a 5% Tariff on all goods coming into our Country from Mexico, until such time as illegal migrants coming through Mexico, and into our Country, stop. The Tariff will gradually increase until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied, at which time the Tariffs will be removed. Details from the White House to follow."

Meanwhile, moments after Trump's shock tweet, the Mexican deputy foreign minister Seade said that if President's threat to impose tariffs is carried out, "it would be disastrous", and Mexico would "respond strongly", adding that "we will not remain with out arms folded" before the tariff deadline "to see if it is serious."

Following an earlier leaked story from the Wall Street Journal, President Trump has confirmed that he will impose tariffs on Mexico until the illegal immigration problems at the southern US border are fixed.

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-...igration-stops

I suppose the good news here is that the peso getting cheaper means cheap vacations in Tijuana for Americans and more tourism business for Mexico.

[Travv]

Santana 5 barber school is advertising this. On other days you pay 20 pesos. They will ask what size blade on the hair trimmer. I told them Tres or Three. About two blocks south of cathedral on the east side on the street. If you reach Diaz Miron street, you walked past it. Can't beat the price!

[Artisttyp]

I saw them at the Forum in 1975, when I was a junior in high school.

At the time "Kiss Alive" was a newly released double album.

That was enough.

Good Year to see KISS. 2nd row Madison Sq Garden 1996 reunion tour. Better than nothing.

The New York DOLLS are so much better though. The original glam rock boys.

[ScatManDoo]

Any KISS ARMY soldiers here?

I saw them at the Forum in 1975, when I was a junior in high school.

At the time "Kiss Alive" was a newly released double album.

That was enough.

[Artisttyp]

They were in Tijuana maybe 2 years ago? The backstage meet and greet packages were affordable compared to US shows but I didn't trust it. I also can't imagine seeing KISS without all the original members nor would I go see them if I couldn't fire up a joint.

Saw them 4 times already.

Tickets are usually easy to get.

Might be willing to go as a group with some guys. Maybe?

Any KISS ARMY soldiers here?

Spanish and English translations:

Tijuana est incluida en la gira de despedida de KISS en Mxico.

KISS dice adis a LOS escenarios.

Tijuana est incluida en las cinco ciudades en las que se presentar KISS como parte de su gira de despedida por Mxico.

De acuerdo con informaciand en redes sociales la gira "End of the Road" llegar a las ciudades de Monterrey, Guadalajara, Puebla, CDMX why Tijuana.

Aunque no se dieron a conocer ms detalles de la gira, se espera que en LOS prximos theas se anuncien las fechas, precios why lugares.

La gira mundial de despedida de la banda, inicia el 31 de enero en Vancouver, Canad why llegar a distintas ciudades de Estados Unidos, Francia, belgica, Alemania, Polonia, Italia o Inglaterra.

TPICOS: KISS, GIRA DE DESPEDIDA, MXICO.

Although no details of the tour were released, it is expected that the dates, prices and places will be announced in the coming days.

The band's farewell world tour begins on January 31 in Vancouver, Canada and will reach different cities in the United States, France, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Italy or England.

TOPICS: KISS, FAREWELL TOUR, MEXICO.

Edited just now by Sonero.

[Travv]

Tailor across the street from Pepe's Parking at the building at the 4 way intersection. Charged me 20 pesos to measure my legs and stitch / hem pant legs to length. Believe he has raised prices to 50 pesos for hemming pant length but you might ask for his price now for hemming your pants. Has patched a jacket and repaired broken zippers on a guitar case for very reasonable prices (offhand 50 pesos) but he is very busy now, so you may have to leave your clothing for a few days and pick them up the next time you park at Pepes and visit HK.

Also, the wristband on my watch broke, so I walked up towards the cathedral and in the catedral plaza found a small watch shop who repaired the metal watchband for 30 pesos. He also adjusted the band for wrist size, so I gave him 50 pesos for the extra help.

Will add business card pic later. Having load up errors.

[Artisttyp]

Hargow mentioned a tailor on Calle 2 and Madero which sparked my interest. I had 4 pairs of jeans needing to be altered. He whipped them out by the next day for roughly $3/4 in pesos.

Beats $13 each where I live.

Thanks Hargow20!

Business Card Attatched.

Will add business card pic later. Having load up errors.

[Artisttyp]

Hargow mentioned a tailor on Calle 2 and Madero which sparked my interest. I had 4 pairs of jeans needing to be altered. He whipped them out by the next day for roughly $3/4 in pesos.

Beats $13 each where I live.

Thanks Hargow20!

Business Card Attatched.