Is Mexico Safe?

Discussion in 'Americas' started by Arte, Feb 1, 2010.

  1. LarrytheDRguy

    LarrytheDRguy Adventurer

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    Want me to pick you up a shirt? What size? Small?
  2. LarrytheDRguy

    LarrytheDRguy Adventurer

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    Did you notice the Rolex on my wrist?
  3. jimmex

    jimmex Guero con moto Supporter

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  4. acejones

    acejones Long timer

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    But if you don't the SPCA will have to.
  5. Turkeycreek

    Turkeycreek Gringo Viejo

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    Looks just like my fake Rolex. Mine was purchased in Wuhan, China by a friend. Self winder, not electric, looks really good and only loses about a minute per week. I wear it to piss off my brother.

    Another tip, a mugger will take you down for a fake Rolex as quickly as he will for a real one so don't wear yours on your visit to Fantasyland.
  6. TRAVELGUY

    TRAVELGUY Old Traveler

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    Last time I called 911 here in teh states it took 21/2 hrs. to get respose! I've spent 5 of the last 8 years traveling and living in Central America and feel as safe in all those countries as I do in the USA.

    TravelGuy


  7. dcstrom

    dcstrom Long timer

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    Had a fantastic ride today down "The Devil's Backbone" from Durango to Mazatlan. Oops I shouldn't be so effussive... I know there are much better roads in Florida :lol3

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    But it was REALLY REALLY dangerous - or at least the last few feet were...

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    You gottta watch out for those deep gutters dipshit!

    Had a great time in Durango, seems like a really nice city - and have to give a big thanks to SR for his hospitality, local knowledge, and letting me mess up his garage!

    Trevor
  8. MikeMike

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    Key West? Isn't that the t- shirt shop at the end of that really straight road?

    Daytona has more curves than some counties in Florida.
  9. Turkeycreek

    Turkeycreek Gringo Viejo

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    Nice report Trevor. BTW, I'm shutting down the hotel and moving to Florida for the great riding. I'll be offering MC tours in the state as well. I have not been on the ADV all that long and I didn't do a search but your post is the first one I've read where the word "effusive" was used. As an English Major, I salute you.

    Keep the updates coming.
  10. terrapinneck

    terrapinneck Been here awhile

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    I've been going to MX since 1992. Driving through day and night to Aquismon, SLP. I've had to pay a few bribes...and didn't mind..a ticket or two...had some firecrackers thrown my way...For the most part I have enjoyed every moment of the trips down south...I haven't been killed, beheaded, abducted, robbed, or accosted. Mostly I've been blessed. Thank you Mexico. Effusive !!
  11. terrapinneck

    terrapinneck Been here awhile

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    On the bucket list....
  12. SkizzMan

    SkizzMan Me caigo, me levanto

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    Feext
  13. SkizzMan

    SkizzMan Me caigo, me levanto

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    You trying to get him banned?!
  14. SkizzMan

    SkizzMan Me caigo, me levanto

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    C'mon, Larry. First you'd have to trim the pink lace off your panties before you'd even think about going near that gate. And you know I'm right, don't you?

    Now go open another light beer and immerse yourself in some Ride Report about men riding motorcycles in exotic places. You can still dream, can't you?
  15. terrapinneck

    terrapinneck Been here awhile

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    Never been to the Keys, so this summer , instead of a Mexican beach I think we'll head to Key West, taking beach roads as much as possible.
  16. terrapinneck

    terrapinneck Been here awhile

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    :rofl
  17. SkizzMan

    SkizzMan Me caigo, me levanto

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    I think I just figured out how to retire in Mexico. :evil Thanks RD!!

    By the way, old bearded guy in a Power Ranger suit by day, hot chica in a dress at night. You truly ARE a transformer!!
  18. MikeMike

    MikeMike Long timer

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    Schizz's next post is, "Let me rephrase that sentence".:deal
  19. Tricepilot

    Tricepilot Bailando Con Las Estrellas Super Moderator Super Supporter

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    Looks to me like the Indios kicked in :freaky
  20. Tricepilot

    Tricepilot Bailando Con Las Estrellas Super Moderator Super Supporter

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    I don't get my information from the State Department or from cable or network TV.

    My go-to source these days is Newsy's Carissa Loethen :freaky :evil

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