Gail Anderson
@gubabbaboy
American expat in Mexico
Forum posts
35
Contacts
3
About me
American
Lives in near Leon, Guanajuato
Speaks English, can converse in Spanish
Registration: 03 May 2011
Activity
Financial/banking information by gubabbaboy
I'd like to know if it matters to US banks about the mailing address of the owner of the account. I've lived in Mexico for ten years, and still use banking accounts in the US (Bank Of America, CITI Bank, Chase Bank). We use them to have ...
Thank you, travellight. I've been considering using secure messages with the banks I have used for many years. Maybe it sounds a bit paranoid, but I'm just not sure I want them to know, whether from a message or a call. My husband and I are ... Read More
Financial/banking information by gubabbaboy
I'd like to know if it matters to US banks about the mailing address of the owner of the account. I've lived in Mexico for ten years, and still use banking accounts in the US (Bank Of America, CITI Bank, Chase Bank). We use them to have ...
Thank you. This is a more direct way to get an answer, I'm sure, but my heart just sinks when I make a call to a US company - never sure if the answer I get is really real. But I'll get to it. Thanks very much. Gail Read More
Financial/banking information
I'd like to know if it matters to US banks about the mailing address of the owner of the account. I've lived in Mexico for ten years, and still use banking accounts in the US (Bank Of America, CITI Bank, Chase Bank). We use them to have ... Read More
Reading habits in Mexico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in Mexico or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of reading do ...
I have a NOOK reader with many, many books. I purchase mostly from Barnes and Noble's $1.99/$2.99 Bookbub offers. I occasionally purchase books at full price, and I have a few books in Spanish, although reading Spanish is rather slow. I read ... Read More
Crime in Rosarito, Baja by paullad
Trying to get the straight scoop on crime there. Of course real estate agents are going to downplay it. Does anyone have any insight? Thanks.
Speaking of Rosarito - some west coast friends are considering moving there, and are interested in knowing of some specific assisted living places:) Read More
US telephone number by grasshopper51
I'm moving to Mexico in a few months and I've noticed that some people have Mexican numbers and US (San Diego) numbers. I would like to keep my current telephone number that I've had for more than 20 years. Is that possible? I know that ...
T-Mobile has a Simple Mobile plan with free calling to local numbers in Mexico, and free calls to the US. I have my same "old" phone number:) Read More
Mexican document translated to English by Guestposter651
Does anyone have any idea where to get a Mexican birth cert translated to English by a registered translator?
Do you need an official translation for a business transaction, or is it just for your own use? My experience was related to getting a translation from English to Spanish as a prerequisite for marriage, and it was simple in central Mexico, near San ... Read More
Some Pitfalls of Spanish by jonny danger
I apologise to anyone fluent but this might help learners. Gender of nouns: There are three exceptions where the articles (the, a, an) don't match the noun's ending. !) El Aguila .. any noun that begins with A becomes masculine. You ...
Texasaaa, you can learn, little by little. People will be patient with you, and they will be relieved (at least the ones who don't speak English), and happy when you do your best to communicate. Read More
Some Pitfalls of Spanish by jonny danger
I apologise to anyone fluent but this might help learners. Gender of nouns: There are three exceptions where the articles (the, a, an) don't match the noun's ending. !) El Aguila .. any noun that begins with A becomes masculine. You ...
This is all interesting! Where I live (rancho, Central Mexico), people don't say "Qué?" as much as "Mánde?" or "Cómo?" if they want you to repeat. (Or "Cómocómocómo?") If you ... Read More
Our Recent Banking Experience - Expired US Banking Debit Cards by gubabbaboy
Hello, Friends. This is just a note with some information that might be of interest to some of you. Recently our Chase Bank and HSBC debit cards expired (we've had trouble using the USPS website and couldn't have our new ones forwarded ...
Thank you, gudgrief. I see your face as a friend - so familiar here on expat.com. I didn't have as good luck with wither Chase or B of A, but I really didn't try very hard. As we'll be heading to California in December (right around the ... Read More
Our Recent Banking Experience - Expired US Banking Debit Cards by gubabbaboy
Hello, Friends. This is just a note with some information that might be of interest to some of you. Recently our Chase Bank and HSBC debit cards expired (we've had trouble using the USPS website and couldn't have our new ones forwarded ...
Thank you for sharing your information. We might be interested in the future in using your forwarding service. We used a similar-sounding one in Santa Monica, CA, and then one in Los Angeles, as well. We found that the service expenses really added ... Read More
Our Recent Banking Experience - Expired US Banking Debit Cards
Hello, Friends. This is just a note with some information that might be of interest to some of you. Recently our Chase Bank and HSBC debit cards expired (we've had trouble using the USPS website and couldn't have our new ones forwarded ... Read More
what is a 'car hotel' ? by Lash
We want to drive to Cancun via Texas this November. Someone said to reserve 'car hotels' for sleeping every night. this way your car and its contents are secure while you are sleeping. Anyone heard of this?
Hello! I have lived in central Mexico for nearly 5 years. When my husband and I travel we often use Auto Hoteles. They're designed for privacy. When you enter, there is a barricade, and you speak into a speaker - no office here! Normally ... Read More
Internet connection in central Mexico by gubabbaboy
Hello, Friends, Greetings to all. We are musicians living in my husband's small home town and have had internet problems from the git-go four years ago, and they seem to be getting worse. I use USB broad band now, and would like to switch to ...
Thank you for your thoughtful reply. Read More
Internet connection in central Mexico
Hello, Friends, Greetings to all. We are musicians living in my husband's small home town and have had internet problems from the git-go four years ago, and they seem to be getting worse. I use USB broad band now, and would like to switch to ... Read More