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Pesos to Puta
Originally Posted by SomeDude321
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Tijuana is a border town so they'll readily accept USD so there isn't the absolute need to have pesos. If anything, USD preferred as it's more stable compared to the Mexican peso. You know how last year inflation was 8%? From talking locals, that's the norm when earning / living in MXN pesos.
I will want to pay the girl in Pesos. Once I'm in the Zona where is a safe place to exchange dollars for pesos?
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Pdate
Originally Posted by Scbb1
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Does anyone have any intel on when the Ped West border crossing will open again for all foot travel, the latest I heard was it was just open for Ukrainians.
Well in today's paper they happened to talk about some in Tijuana putting pressure on the US to use it for those seeking asylum like they did with the Ukrainians. The Ukrainians are no longer allowed to come to the US via Tijuana. They have to fill out forms in Europe first to get permission to enter. Or those in Mexico have to go to the Embassy in CDMX. So now the Pedwest is again no longer being used. I don't imagine it being open to regular foot traffic anytime soon especially with the unclear future of Title 42. DHS would like to send people directly to the border to grant asylum to people instead of them waiting in the US. So if this happens I'd imagine them to use the Pedwest for these or they may switch the foot traffic to only Pedwest and use the building at the East to expedite those seeking asylum.
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Originally Posted by Scbb1
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They did take my payment last July, I checked my status online. It said status was under review. Also what did your wingman have to do to get his money back from is Sentri application? Did he just change the application? Was it just as simple as filling out a brand new Global Entry application? Can I have both?
There is confusion about these two programs. At one time, years ago (when I got mine) they were two separate programs and you had to apply separately, pay separate fees and have separate interviews.
Now, for US citizens, you just need to apply for Global Entry. For US citizens Uncle Sugar has combined the two, so to speak. Your GE card gets you across the Mexican border in the SENTRI lines, and you can use the GE kiosks in airports. Plus you get TSA Pre-check.
SENTRI is still, technically, a separate program. But it seems targeted more toward Mexican nationals who cross frequently, like for a job, or whatever. Having SENTRI alone does not allow you to use the Global Entry kiosks, etc. , and it's only good for Mexico.
So, anybody considering this should just apply for Global Entry if you are a US citizen.
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He said he changed from SENTRI to GE.
There should be a procedure to do it. Look it up.
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Originally Posted by CaptainSolo
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SCBB,
Did they take your payment last summer? That was the peak of coVid. Federal employees were working at home. They likely lost your application.
Not sure about SENTRI, but I applied for Global entry, got conditional approval in 3 weeks, had an interview lined up in San Ysidro in 2 weeks and got the card. A wingman applied for SENTRI, changes to GLOBAL ENTRY, got approval and an interview at LAX all within 1 week, with the card mailed to him the next week.
Print out your proof of payment and write to them with a new application. But I can tell you the federal government agencies are so far behind with their normal business that lots of things got messed up.
Sentry.
They did take my payment last July, I checked my status online. It said status was under review. Also what did your wingman have to do to get his money back from is Sentri application? Did he just change the application? Was it just as simple as filling out a brand new Global Entry application? Can I have both?
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Ped West
Does anyone have any intel on when the Ped West border crossing will open again for all foot travel, the latest I heard was it was just open for Ukrainians.
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Originally Posted by TjBrazil
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Little off topic but I read today that Eli Lilly has a breakthrough cure for obesity. People are losing over 20% of their body weight. 50 pounds of weight loss. This is a real game changer for us older mongers that gained a lot of weight. Here is the article. They are saying this is the biggest breakthrough all time. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...t-20-of-weight.
Losing 50 pound would renew my mongering career.
How long do you have to stay on the therapy? What happens when it stops? Who qualifies for these injections? Is this covered by insurance? Diet and exercise with intermittent fasting is a long time solution that cost very little. Join a boxing gym.
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Cure
Little off topic but I read today that Eli Lilly has a breakthrough cure for obesity. People are losing over 20% of their body weight. 50 pounds of weight loss. This is a real game changer for us older mongers that gained a lot of weight. Here is the article. They are saying this is the biggest breakthrough all time. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...t-20-of-weight.
Losing 50 pound would renew my mongering career.
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Originally Posted by WombatEd2
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I've never tried it at that location, but as with everything in Mexico, I'm sure the price is negociable. (Count the empty seats, and multiply by 75 cents, and that will tell you how much, at the most, the driver would get by waiting.)
But you're absolutely right, if you're only going from the border to the Hong Kong Club, the taxi is a more likely option.
Yea when I used to visit every few months it didn't matter cab it is. Now I'm moving to SD and ill be a weekly monger I need to shave the extra expenses.
Thanks.
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You're Right
Originally Posted by MmaufcFan
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Well how much cause if your going to say $5 then that will get you to the doors of Hong Kong by taxi.
I've never tried it at that location, but as with everything in Mexico, I'm sure the price is negociable. (Count the empty seats, and multiply by 75 cents, and that will tell you how much, at the most, the driver would get by waiting.)
But you're absolutely right, if you're only going from the border to the Hong Kong Club, the taxi is a more likely option.
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Originally Posted by WombatEd2
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In similar situations, I've been able to bribe the driver into leaving early.
Well how much cause if your going to say $5 then that will get you to the doors of Hong Kong by taxi.
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The duality
Through my vast research into Mexicanas. Putas are putas but there are conservative ones. On one extreme, there's the all three holes are open, ATM is always open, black kiss is the best kiss, throat pie and more end. On the other extreme are the conservative chicas. No CIM, swallow out of the question, anal-nope, and she won't even suck your dick after it's been in her pussy (regardless how clean her honey hole is) but she'll suck your dick (pre-penetration) like it's the last one she'll ever have and want your leche in her pussy like she's taking communion.
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Taxi Van Bribery
Originally Posted by BrotherMouzone
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One mildly irritating thing about the vans is they don't leave the border until they fill up so there can sometimes be a bit of a wait. From what I can tell, the vast majority of times those vans fill up pretty quickly but last Wednesday night, which is probably an off-peak time, it took 10-15 minutes or so for the van to fill up. Not a big deal but would just be aware that the vans don't always fill up that quickly.
In similar situations, I've been able to bribe the driver into leaving early.
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Codet
Hi all,
Does anyone have experience with CODET for cataract surgery?
Thanks for any info.
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Originally Posted by Dogers69
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The 10 peso or 75 cent bus which somw drivers will ask for full dollar is generally white. And there's a guy letting people on saying where it is going. Its a sprinter sized van. Just make sure its Centro. You pay when you get off. Your stop will be called Madero. Thats a block before revilucion. If you miss the stop it doesn't matter because sometimes they stop on revolucion anyway, and most or all people get off on the block after revolucion. Thats even quicker walk to Hong Kong probably but maybe more dangerous in the area closer to the alley. If your surrounded by Mexicans doing their routine you won't get robbed. You can catch this van to border until evenings too. But he seems not allowed to stop in street to pick people up from Hong Kong area. So you have to walk up which is walking south maybe 3 blocks. When going to the border the stop is at a corner with a 711. When he drops you off for the border you still need to walk about 800 to 1000 feet to see the border line. He won't announce he's at the border.
If I don't have peso coins as change, I pretty much always give the driver $1 (as opposed to 75 cents) as it's much more convenient anyway. I'm one of the cheapest people you'll ever meet but that 25 cents isn't a big deal and the driver would probably appreciate the little bit of extra change more than I would LOL. You're right, there probably are 1-2 stops other than the Revolucion one that are a (slightly) shorter walk to Zona Norte but I'm very comfortable walking on Revolucion at any time of day, even well past midnight, as it's a tourist drag and there are usually a shitload of other people around. Those other streets nearby I'm a lot less knowledgeable about so not nearly as comfortable unless I happen to be walking during the day, though during the day I'm more likely to just hike the 1+ mile from the border to Zona Norte anyway as I enjoy that walk.
One mildly irritating thing about the vans is they don't leave the border until they fill up so there can sometimes be a bit of a wait. From what I can tell, the vast majority of times those vans fill up pretty quickly but last Wednesday night, which is probably an off-peak time, it took 10-15 minutes or so for the van to fill up. Not a big deal but would just be aware that the vans don't always fill up that quickly.
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