by Gary | Jun 5, 2022 | casa, Mexico, Puerto Morelos, Uncategorized
We’re getting near the end. Lots of finishing details are happening. We have hit a delay though, with our windows. 😥 Our windows are all custom made, hurricane windows. The company that makes them had a problem with the assembly machine. They need a new part,...
by Gary | May 26, 2022 | adventures, Mexico, podcast
Elizabeth’s Done with Dieting podcast normally covers topics related to helping folks who are done with dieting, but still want to lose weight and feel good. This week, she’s gone with a more personal tale about our decision to expatriate from the US. She...
by Gary | May 4, 2022 | Mexico, Technology
After 5 years of living in Mexico, I finally got a Mexican cell phone number. We’ve kept our US cell phone plan, as we still need and use our US numbers for business purposes. And porting them to a VOIP service was not an option, as it would not give us...
by Gary | May 1, 2022 | casa, Mexico
It’s been way too long since I posted an update; there’s been a lot of progress, and we’re actually nearing the finish line. The celosias (breeze blocks) are all in, and looking great. All of the concrete work is done; just needs final...
by Gary | Jan 16, 2022 | casa, Mexico
It’s been a while since my last post. The past month or so has seemed like a very slow part of construction. The guys have been finishing all of the concrete walls. By hand. It’s a slow process, but the finished result looks great. Concrete walls On the...
by Gary | Nov 24, 2021 | casa, Mexico
I’ve been a bit lax in posting updates, as most of the work has been concrete blocks, rebar, and plenty of concrete. But, the house is starting to take shape! The “floating” roof with the window to the sky is in place. A lot of the work now is...
by Gary | Sep 27, 2021 | casa, Mexico
Our construction is trucking along. The top roof is being framed out (lots of wood forms and rebar), the underground cistern is in progress, and the interior walls are starting to get their initial rough coat. Living RoomKitchenTV AreaLiving...
by Gary | Jul 28, 2021 | casa, Mexico, Puerto Morelos
Today the concrete pumper truck was back and poured the concrete for the top floor! It’s super cool to watch – and even cooler that we’re making good progress! This is the floor of the top level The openings will be an offset skylight. Hard to...
by Gary | Jul 11, 2021 | casa, Mexico
The second floor of our new house construction is happening! The ceiling of the 2nd floor is is partially done as well. Hola! View from the back bedroom down to the pool Looking down into the living room View from Gary’s offce There will be a pool here. So much...
by Gary | Jul 7, 2021 | Financial, Mexico, Taxes, travel
Last month we made a quick trip back to the United States. We flew Southwest Airlines to Houston and back. Part of the overall airline charge was the Mexican tourist tax, which was $57.22 for the two of us combined. (Before anyone asks, the base fare was $0 as we used...
