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It is 9:33 AM here. 82 degrees with 78% humidity. A grand day. It looks as if we are headed toward 90 degrees in the afternoon.by srcotton - Off-Topic Forum
I just watched a film on the import of cane toads to Australia. I now have no doubt. It is one.by srcotton - Off-Topic Forum
Yesterday I wrote an essay about a toad that came knocking at my door. Literally. It appears to be a cane toad. Am I correct?by srcotton - Off-Topic Forum
At first, I thought it was another 28 December practical joke story. It certainly had all the elements. Two young Canadian women. Fire bombing. Mexican government offices. But it appears to be the real deal. Now, I wonder how the Canadian newspapers will turn this into another story about how dangerous Mexico is?by srcotton - Off-Topic Forum
I suspect Steve is finding life as a newly-married man to his liking.by srcotton - Off-Topic Forum
Isn't that how you are supposed to garden? Emulating the Garden of Eden -- and all that.by srcotton - Off-Topic Forum
Nothing like a good pun to start the day. And, yes, I will confess at 11 AM, I am just starting the day. It's hard not to love living here.by srcotton - Off-Topic Forum
"2 peacocks and 19 working ladies" sounds a bit Parisian. There may be a short story lurking in there somewhere.by srcotton - Off-Topic Forum
Not to mention the smaller version in my inlet who can be seen up close and personal now and then. Croc, that is. Not cowboy.by srcotton - Off-Topic Forum
Gary Larson could not have done better.by srcotton - Off-Topic Forum
Mexico is projected to have a 3.5% growth rate this year. I know a man in a certain white house who would love to have just half of that.by srcotton - Off-Topic Forum
Nothing at all wrong with the crowds. They have brought the town alive. Especially with all of the children. At Villa Obregon, it is 75 degrees; 87% relative humidity at 11:41 PM. And it is delightful. The nights are still a bit chilly.by srcotton - Off-Topic Forum
DH -- I look forward to getting back down there full time. Soon. The northern gig is almost up.by srcotton - La Manzanilla - Tenacatita - Boca de Iguanas
I received an email this morning urging expatriates to get involved in this political matter. I understand the urge. But I would also counsel caution. Article 33 of the Mexican constitution provides: "Foreigners may not in any way participate in the political affairs of the country." That "in any way" has been interpreted broadly in the past. The same article gives thby srcotton - La Manzanilla - Tenacatita - Boca de Iguanas
Message boards are often like talking with people in a bar. Some are fascinating. Some are nice. Some are better ignored. But even they can put a ruby on the conversation tray. Post more. It is good to hear new voices.by srcotton - La Manzanilla - Tenacatita - Boca de Iguanas