tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post539864524600385944..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Hacienda Contreras (day 8)Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-79665816847153419222011-10-10T09:38:49.587-04:002011-10-10T09:38:49.587-04:00Jim and Sandie...Barb has several bottle brush tre...Jim and Sandie...Barb has several bottle brush trees here at the campground and they do look nice. We needed a tree that wasn't fragile because at the bottom of the field they do get frost. Yes, the roadside stands are probably the best place to buy fresh produce in Canada and the States now.<br /><br />George and Suzie...Love the markets. Our spanish has been coming along over the years travelling through Mexico but we want to do even better with it.<br /><br />Kenny and Angela...So sorry about you loss. I am sure you will miss Lady Bug just like we miss Whiskey. I hope you find a wonderful place for her ashes.<br /><br />Donna...Thank you! We are having fun with our spanish lessons, you should hear us laughing at ourselves!<br /><br />Karen and Al...That's the same thing with us and when you go back to buy more of the produce you liked it isn't there or they have a new batch which isn't as good.<br /><br />Contessa...Yes, we sure do get sticker shock when we are back in Canada. Especially love the fresh fruit down here. Whiskey was special, thank you.<br /><br />Teresa...Trust us, you will love the markets and the food along with the great prices. I love looking back at Whiskey's pictures, she always looks happy and that's the way we want to remember her, thank you.<br /><br />Trent and Teresa...Thank you. We were the lucky ones! She should could make us laugh. We brought her everywhere that we could, she loved to travel.<br /><br />Paul and Helen...Thank you. I hope we are able to entice more people here. We want to show people that Mexico isn't the place that the media makes it out to be. There so many wonderful places and experiences here. We managed our first two years here with just a little spanish and really had no problem. We made a point trying to learn more last year and of course even more this year.<br /><br />Anonymous...It is so true. They do bring so much joy to our lives. She was really a part of our family and we treated her that way. We would love to have another dog but not at this time. Good thing there are lots of dogs here in Mexico so we can get our doggie fix!<br /><br />Janie and John...Our little purchase was nothing. Barb bought a huge box full of produce for $13.45 and the guy keep throwing in extra stuff at no charge. Gotta love it!<br /><br />Chris...Yep, you are sure right there. We just want nice fresh produce at a decent price, we don't need all the bells and whistles. I don't know about being experts, I think it would take us a lifetime to make that achievement. We'd just be happy to be able to carry on a conversation without feeling lost.<br /><br />FULL-TIMERS...OCT. 17, 2009...One of the many reasons that we love it here so much! As for the spanish, it is a good thing to have for sure. We managed to get by with just the basics for our first year and ever since then we just keep improving. Hopefully after this year we will be able to do more than just get by. I can't believe you were the only one to comment on the chicks. Insane is probably a good word for it! I guess they do it as a gimmick to try and sell them.<br /><br />Kevin and RuthKevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28566019415732644412011-10-10T08:03:39.228-04:002011-10-10T08:03:39.228-04:00I cannot believe you got all that fresh fruits and...I cannot believe you got all that fresh fruits and vegetables for under $4. AWESOME! Your pictures are beautiful.<br />Great idea to learn some Spanish. Something you can always use.<br />Enjoyed looking at the pictures of Whiskey. <br />What is wrong with people? They have to dye chicks different colors? Insane!Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-8646012286128823832011-10-09T20:57:03.415-04:002011-10-09T20:57:03.415-04:00Oootra vez. Santa Vaca!!!!Oootra vez. Santa Vaca!!!!living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67428223738485526962011-10-09T20:29:48.183-04:002011-10-09T20:29:48.183-04:00Amen to the artsy-fartsy markets that have now spr...Amen to the artsy-fartsy markets that have now sprung up. Almost looks artificial and most of the time people pay way too much for what they get. It is more show than substance.<br /><br />Valle is a beautiful town. We love it there. And as you said, the square is very nice.<br /><br />Good work on the classes, soon you guys will really be speaking Spanish well and become experts. OMG, Santa Vava!living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13311781999798985442011-10-09T18:12:46.852-04:002011-10-09T18:12:46.852-04:00You are making us all jealous with those Mexican m...You are making us all jealous with those Mexican market finds. Beautiful produce at a beautiful price!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263191567454481794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-50461138563833835682011-10-09T14:40:23.914-04:002011-10-09T14:40:23.914-04:00It is amazing how much a part of our lives our pet...It is amazing how much a part of our lives our pets become and how smart they can be about us. <br /><br />It is very hard to let them go when their time comes. It took us more than a year before we considered a new dog after our last one passed at a similar age to Whiskey. It sure was a difficult part of our life. <br /><br />I miss your Whiskey too. I liked hearing about her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-50433382078221461302011-10-09T13:59:23.808-04:002011-10-09T13:59:23.808-04:00That's a great page for Whiskey.
I wonder ho...That's a great page for Whiskey. <br /><br />I wonder how many people who read your blog become enticed to travel into Mexico. We decided first, and found your blog later, through Sam and Donna. If we hadn't chosen Mexico before, we would now.<br /><br />Helen and I are studying our Spanish. I wish I had taken my junior high Spanish course more seriously.<br /><br />Keep us informed.<br /><br />PaulPaul and Helen's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181439329146823266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69062892001780936402011-10-09T13:09:09.627-04:002011-10-09T13:09:09.627-04:00What a beautiful tribute to Whiskey.
She really w...What a beautiful tribute to Whiskey.<br /><br />She really was lucky to have been raised in your family. So nice to see she went everywhere with you.<br /><br />And of course, the blessings she brought to your family will be fondly remembered forever !!<br /><br />Take care, guys....TnTTrent and Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713372273661874041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63718722641592857542011-10-09T12:31:06.806-04:002011-10-09T12:31:06.806-04:00Sounds/looks like a super day yesterday - can'...Sounds/looks like a super day yesterday - can't wait for the markets and well Mexican food also.....<br /><br />Thanks for the Whiskey page - nice to see her at the different stages - brings tears to my eyes. I didn't know her of course but since we have gone through 5 furkid deaths in 5 years I feel the pain.<br /><br />Have a great day!Teresa Woodhttp://www.alifemadesimple.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-43787962745905380832011-10-09T12:08:25.232-04:002011-10-09T12:08:25.232-04:00It is always a shock to buy produce when you leave...It is always a shock to buy produce when you leave Mexico, tasteless, unappealing and expensive. Enjoy every bite.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing Whiskey's life with us. She was special!Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09679358754417239296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13242142334452227692011-10-09T11:41:48.492-04:002011-10-09T11:41:48.492-04:00Trying produce before you buy is a nice idea. So ...Trying produce before you buy is a nice idea. So often I buy fruit that looks good but tastes terrible. I've gotten so I only buy one or 2 and that's always the good stuff!Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-23919971902320706102011-10-09T11:11:37.337-04:002011-10-09T11:11:37.337-04:00The bottle brush is a beautiful tree... Whiskey wi...The bottle brush is a beautiful tree... Whiskey will love it! Glad your having fun and learning the language.<br />Have fun & Travel safe<br />Donnasquawmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814752309515986976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-43967147239138181492011-10-09T11:00:07.308-04:002011-10-09T11:00:07.308-04:00Whiskey will love the bottle brush.
Think we are...Whiskey will love the bottle brush. <br /><br />Think we are going to take Lady Bugs ashes with us when we hit the road and pick a nice spot to place them.Kenny And Angela's Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760482956166260722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-82982854461831246542011-10-09T10:19:24.497-04:002011-10-09T10:19:24.497-04:00Yes love the Mexican markets, so fresh, reasonable...Yes love the Mexican markets, so fresh, reasonable and fun. Nice to get some more Spanish lessons, its fun to learn their language and almost a must. Hpefully the storm bypasses you, keep safe.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83709635228006371992011-10-09T10:18:22.813-04:002011-10-09T10:18:22.813-04:00Whiskey will love that bottle brush. They are beau...Whiskey will love that bottle brush. They are beautiful. The farmer's markets here in the states are also getting artsy-fartsy. And expensive. I like to find the small roadside stands and buy from them whenever we can. Good luck with the lessons.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.com