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que mas · 01-22-2008

Hello to all!!! My name is Keri and I don't know if Im in the right place for finding info, but I am looking for some info on local florists, bakeries, and someone to do a wedding ceremony for me....So far the wedding coordinators just put together these packages that seem kind of ridiculous...I would love to use the places the locals use and put together a wedding myself....Any ideas out there?

**Mindbender** · 01-22-2008

Hi Keri

You'll have a much better chance of getting replies if you create your own 'thread' in the general section.

1. So, go to the 'General' section, then click on the 'New Thread' button.

2. Give it a title like 'Help needed to find suppliers for a wedding in Playa'.

3. Then write your message.

4. Click 'Submit New Thread'.

5. Then wait for any help, advice and tips to arrive.

Good luck and welcome to playa.info!

Michele · 01-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alliecat

Expat lessons?!? I gotta take some first... we're off to Cablemas, wish us luck!

Hey Allie! Can you post exactly what documentation (and number of copies of said documentation) you needed to get your cablemas account set up. I am about fed up with our internet service/connection.speed (sorry Corbin) and I'm going the Cablemas route this week. Gracias chica!

kwdoug · 01-31-2008

curious as I close in a week or so. How difficult and how long to get the water and electricity turned on?

Alliecat · 01-31-2008

Hey Guys,

We still don't have cable because we don't have any proof that we're living in the apartment. They love if you have an electric bill in your name, but we can't get that switched over since we don't have proof that we live here. We're waiting for the attorney to get us a contract drawn up so we can have it notarized as proof that we're renting this apartment.

I would imagine getting everything set up is much easier if you're the owner of the place. I will say that getting gas may take a while. We've been out of gas now for about a week and, so far, have put in two "pedidos" (requests) for them to come fill it. I'll be going back there this afternoon to put in another one since they didn't come today, either.

I would say that the most helpful things to have are a good grasp of the Spanish language and loads of patience!

Saludos,
Allie

kwdoug · 02-01-2008

thanks for the info and good luck with the cable
I can';t wait

Alliecat · 02-11-2008

Well, we went by Cablemas and you need a Comprobante de Domicilio (or electric bill or water bill in your name- proof that you live where you want them to connect the cable) and a passport. We don't have a C. de D. though we're meeting with our landlord's attorney today to sign the contract, so maybe we'll be able to get her to draw one up for us.

Oh- someone asked what we do... we do web development for US clients, been in business 9 years now and went virtual 2 years ago in preparation for The Move.

**Anna** · 02-13-2008

So, Allie, I see that you have already made your acquaintance with some of the frustrations about living in Mexico.

Things like that can take a lot of your time, but it's also a part of the experience. Patience is a virtue - let it become your mantra.

Alliecat · 02-13-2008

It certainly is a slipperly slope if you start comparing inefficiencies here with efficiencies in the US or Canada... I try to stay away from that type of expat, no need for that type of negativity in my life! Ask an expat Argentinian and they'll tell you how much BETTER Mexico is in a lot of ways- it's all a matter of perspective!

I'm pretty laid back, travelled alot, etc. and I knew about how things work here before I moved, but I can see how some Americans might not be able to adjust and have to move home after being here for a couple months!

kwdoug · 02-13-2008

close on my new condo this Friday
arrive PDC tomorrow
can't wait
Gameplan....3 B's
bed, bar and blender
that's what I call decorating
best place for matress???????????? any suggestions

Alliecat · 02-14-2008

I think you forgot the fourth B- BEER!

I'd check Telebodega on the main highway... Not sure, though, I'm renting and my apartment came furnished.

Jbold1 · 02-14-2008

Beach, bikinis, babes, and beer...um, right?

Michele · 02-14-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwdoug

close on my new condo this Friday
arrive PDC tomorrow
can't wait
Gameplan....3 B's
bed, bar and blender
that's what I call decorating
best place for matress???????????? any suggestions

Best matresses we have bought came from Costco. I have also heard that Sam's has quality matresses as well. Telebodega are more...how shall I say..."Mexican Style". In other words, they could be hard as a rock slab.

Good blenders at Walmart. Good bars everywhere. Beer is cheap and cold. Welcome to Playa, Doug! Now when are you having us all over to break in the new pad??

jlsl · 02-16-2008

Welcome to Playa!

Luis

Michele · 02-16-2008

Soooo. How was the closing? Any last minute drama?

02-13-2008	#25 (permalink)
kwdoug lost on fifth Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: key west Posts: 17	I'm HERE close on my new condo this Friday arrive PDC tomorrow can't wait Gameplan....3 B's bed, bar and blender that's what I call decorating best place for matress???????????? any suggestions

02-14-2008	#27 (permalink)
Jbold1 toe in water Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coeur d Alene, ID Posts: 47	4 "Bs" for me... Beach, bikinis, babes, and beer...um, right?

01-22-2008	#16 (permalink)
que mas sandflea Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 3	Hello to all!!! My name is Keri and I don't know if Im in the right place for finding info, but I am looking for some info on local florists, bakeries, and someone to do a wedding ceremony for me....So far the wedding coordinators just put together these packages that seem kind of ridiculous...I would love to use the places the locals use and put together a wedding myself....Any ideas out there?

01-22-2008	#17 (permalink)
Mindbender License to kill Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 3,138	Hi Keri You'll have a much better chance of getting replies if you create your own 'thread' in the general section. 1. So, go to the 'General' section, then click on the 'New Thread' button. 2. Give it a title like 'Help needed to find suppliers for a wedding in Playa'. 3. Then write your message. 4. Click 'Submit New Thread'. 5. Then wait for any help, advice and tips to arrive. Good luck and welcome to playa.info!

01-31-2008	#19 (permalink)
kwdoug lost on fifth Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: key west Posts: 17	curious as I close in a week or so. How difficult and how long to get the water and electricity turned on?

01-31-2008	#20 (permalink)
Alliecat way into it Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Q.Roo, Mexico Posts: 118	Hey Guys, We still don't have cable because we don't have any proof that we're living in the apartment. They love if you have an electric bill in your name, but we can't get that switched over since we don't have proof that we live here. We're waiting for the attorney to get us a contract drawn up so we can have it notarized as proof that we're renting this apartment. I would imagine getting everything set up is much easier if you're the owner of the place. I will say that getting gas may take a while. We've been out of gas now for about a week and, so far, have put in two "pedidos" (requests) for them to come fill it. I'll be going back there this afternoon to put in another one since they didn't come today, either. I would say that the most helpful things to have are a good grasp of the Spanish language and loads of patience! Saludos, Allie

02-01-2008	#21 (permalink)
kwdoug lost on fifth Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: key west Posts: 17	thanks for the info and good luck with the cable I can';t wait

02-11-2008	#22 (permalink)
Alliecat way into it Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Q.Roo, Mexico Posts: 118	Well, we went by Cablemas and you need a Comprobante de Domicilio (or electric bill or water bill in your name- proof that you live where you want them to connect the cable) and a passport. We don't have a C. de D. though we're meeting with our landlord's attorney today to sign the contract, so maybe we'll be able to get her to draw one up for us. Oh- someone asked what we do... we do web development for US clients, been in business 9 years now and went virtual 2 years ago in preparation for The Move.

02-13-2008	#23 (permalink)
Anna top babe admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: after 10 wonderful years in Playa, now back in Sweden Posts: 3,085	So, Allie, I see that you have already made your acquaintance with some of the frustrations about living in Mexico. Things like that can take a lot of your time, but it's also a part of the experience. Patience is a virtue - let it become your mantra.

02-13-2008	#24 (permalink)
Alliecat way into it Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Q.Roo, Mexico Posts: 118	It certainly is a slipperly slope if you start comparing inefficiencies here with efficiencies in the US or Canada... I try to stay away from that type of expat, no need for that type of negativity in my life! Ask an expat Argentinian and they'll tell you how much BETTER Mexico is in a lot of ways- it's all a matter of perspective! I'm pretty laid back, travelled alot, etc. and I knew about how things work here before I moved, but I can see how some Americans might not be able to adjust and have to move home after being here for a couple months!

02-14-2008	#26 (permalink)
Alliecat way into it Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Q.Roo, Mexico Posts: 118	I think you forgot the fourth B- BEER! I'd check Telebodega on the main highway... Not sure, though, I'm renting and my apartment came furnished.

02-16-2008	#29 (permalink)
jlsl beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 464	Welcome to Playa! Luis

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02-16-2008	#30 (permalink)
Michele añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 2,734	Soooo. How was the closing? Any last minute drama?