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survey .. winter residents of La Manz

Posted by Charley on November 28, 2020, 11:58 am

hello,
Who is an usual winter resident of La Manzanilla and area, who is not coming down this year due to Covid and reads faithfully LM Message board?
I am.
Always enjoy the posts....specially Daniel's....

charleyfarrero@sasktel.net

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Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz

Posted by wayne on November 28, 2020, 12:11 pm, in reply to "survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

we also enjoy reading the posts and especially Daniel's comments. we all need a good laugh.

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Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz

Posted by Judith Boel on November 28, 2020, 1:35 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

HI Charley...As you know, George and I aren't coming down this year. I wish I were, but I feel a little better about my decision knowing that my next door neighbor in La Manz has just recovered from COVID. G. and I are in such high-risk categories. Love Daniel's posts. I hope someone gives him oatmeal cookies for Christmas..his favorite!

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Posted by bonnie on November 28, 2020, 3:33 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

I am not coming until there is a vaccine, which may be this winter in vermont... Miss LaManz intensely

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Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz

Posted by Kim on November 28, 2020, 5:48 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Love Vermont Bonnie. Lived there for several years. Don't miss the snow so much after all the winters in La Manz.
Hi Judith and George, miss the pool aerobics. I also heard that someone was airlifted out of La Manz. a while back that had Covid.
No matter were you are, Stay Safe!

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Posted by Daniel H on November 28, 2020, 7:03 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Hi Kim, you said

"I also heard that someone was airlifted out of La Manz. a while
back that had Covid".

Sounds like classic chisme (gossip) de La Manzanilla. Can
you expand on that statement i.e. give more details.

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Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz

Posted by Judith Boel on November 29, 2020, 11:36 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Yes It was the Mexican wife of a long-time resident. She first went to the hospital in Guadalajara. You can email me for more details. She is recovering slowly.

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Posted by Arnie on November 29, 2020, 8:19 am, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Catherine and I are not going to La Manz this year Missing it after the last 13 years We are fortunate to live in the most Southern part of Canada so will survive the winter not too badly. Lots of bridge on the computer Charley Take care!!

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Posted by mary shanti on November 28, 2020, 5:17 pm, in reply to "survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

I am still hopeful that I will be able to come in Jan. So I am just waiting to see what happens, missing my home, the surf, sun and good friends very much. Sending you all Holiday Greetings

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Posted by Steve on November 28, 2020, 7:28 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Still hoping to get down in Jan. unless the covid surge gets worse here in Cali, or in Mex. I sure do miss La Manz.

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Posted by Sharen on November 28, 2020, 8:23 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Sadly we won't make it down this year after spending the last 14 years in Mexico. Hard to imagine a winter at home in Canada, but due to COVID, we need to stay put. Will be back next year for sure.......glad to hear that there are some folks heading down to help keep the economy going.

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Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz

Posted by george d rachlin on November 29, 2020, 4:23 am, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

due to xochitl"s recuperation from covid we will be wintering in cleveland at her daughters

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Posted by Dave and Brenda on November 29, 2020, 6:34 am, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

We too are wintering in Canada. We miss la Manzanilla so much......planning for next season however....until we meet again, stay well.

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Posted by Tim Edwards on November 29, 2020, 9:14 am, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

While Ann and I don't stay a long time (I am a snow skier), this will be the first Christmas we have not been in LM is 15 years. There were 17 of us there last year. About 90% of our seasonal renters are not coming this season. We hope to make it down later in the season.

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Posted by Larry F on November 29, 2020, 10:26 am, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Pam and I cancelled our planned trip to La Manz because of the high risk involved. We are fortunate to live in another paradise - B.C.'s Gulf Islands. Do miss our friends down there, although most of them have stayed home as well. Stay safe.

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Posted by Dhyana on November 29, 2020, 10:37 am, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Unfortunately I wonʻt be down this winter (unless conditions change) and I miss all of you and La Manz so much. We are in the 2nd wave in BC with many restrictions, including unnecessary travel and socializing limited to 1 or 2 people if living alone. Iʻm grateful that I can keep a bit of sanity by teaching Nia and hula outside under a big gazebo in the park to a determined and enthusiastic group (yes in the rain, cold or snow) while following the rules about distancing and masks. Abrazos amigas y amigos

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Posted by Evelyn on November 29, 2020, 11:00 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

George, so sorry to hear that Xochitl got COVID. I hope she recovers as quickly as possible with no lasting symptoms. Please give her my love. I’m not in La Manz either, just taking it day by day, week by week. You take care too!

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Posted by Anne & Brad on December 12, 2020, 10:32 am, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Sadly, we won't be coming down either, we'll miss this wonderful winter escape but hope to see all our amigos next year

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Posted by Donald on November 29, 2020, 11:37 am, in reply to "survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

We bought a house last year in LM. Not travelling yet, our sense is that many winter residents are not taking COVID seriously upon arrival. Seems like a bad recipe currently. Be safe all. We wish we were there BUT. Hopefully in the new year sometime.
Don F

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Posted by Penny on November 29, 2020, 2:55 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

We're so grateful to be able to come down to our beautiful winter "home" - keeping safe in our van "bubble" - and of course respecting all COVOD protocal, both on the road and when we arrive in La Manz.

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Posted by Wendy Joscelyn on November 29, 2020, 6:33 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

I am sad to have cancelled and miss my LM friends. Canada had been doing relatively well, but Toronto is now in total lockdown .

I went on a MEX-eco tour to the Copper Canyon March 19-25 and
had had no idea that Mexico was essentially rolling up the streets as we went through. Last train thru copper canyon of the year, hotels and restaurants closing or at very low capacity after we passed. Airports were very, very clean. Vacancies on the tour were back filled with Americans who had been laid off from airlines!!!!! Despite this, it was a wonderful trip.

May everyone be well. Looking forward to returning in 2022. Wendy

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Posted by James on November 29, 2020, 6:50 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Donald you wrote " our sense is that many winter residents are not taking COVID seriously upon arrival." I would say your sense is correct. Almost no quarantines or masks.

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Posted by Jo Anna on November 29, 2020, 9:51 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

It's interesting to note that the folks responding to this post seem to be those who are not coming down. I guess the rest of us are out enjoying sunset and a Pacifico.
I arrived late last eve and am totally at peace with my choice to return.
I carry my mask on my wrist that I may don it when necessary -- I am in the fresh and moving air, in the heat and humidity, AND, I totally respect and honour others' choices.
Each of us has our very good and valid reasons for making our choices. Bravo.
p.s. Paca is delighted that Izzie's back! :0)

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Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz

Posted by Red on November 30, 2020, 8:36 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Then why are you not self quarantined? If you just arrived, stay home for 2 weeks.

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Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz

Posted by Stephanie on November 30, 2020, 8:46 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Kind of thinking along the same lines...if your country of origin is encouraging you to live cautiously at home why come here and not do the same?

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Posted by Martha on November 29, 2020, 9:52 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Sad to hear that maybe some residents are not taking COVID seriously.I feel it's not safe enough to come down to LM this winter for the protection of myself and everyone else.
I can't wait to be there again as soon as it makes sense.
Love to all,
M

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Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz

Posted by Jo Anna on November 29, 2020, 10:11 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Sad to hear that maybe some residents are not taking COVID seriously.I feel
I have a few quibbles with this post, as you might guess.
"maybe"
"not taking it seriously"
"I feel"

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Posted by Evelyn on November 29, 2020, 10:57 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

JoAnna, when we hear that many people in La Manz are not wearing masks....and I know for a fact that some people arriving are not quarantining, it’s only natural that alarm bells will go off for some who may be considering, or not, to come down. It’s a very personal choice, and a difficult one to make for many. No one should be critical of those decisions or how one expresses them. Are you quarantining? Anyway, all this board should be doing is sharing information and supporting each other around this terrible health crisis. For those of you already there, stay safe, be kind, and enjoy the weather!

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Posted by Monte Morgan on November 30, 2020, 8:34 am, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Last Thursday I took a 4:00 bus from La Manzanilla to Melaque. Of approximately 35 people on the bus I was one of 6 people with masks. Social distancing? Not on a bus. No, people are being incredibly laissez-faire in their viral attitude. Polly Anna rose-colored glasses will not put lipstick on a pig.

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Posted by Jeanne on November 30, 2020, 9:57 am, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Actually, I'm seeing about as many anti-maskers here as I saw in my home state of Oregon. I'd rather be here, outside, in the fresh air, than back in the states inside a heated house shivering!

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Posted by Randy and Lyn on November 30, 2020, 10:48 am, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

We are still planning to drive down in January. Jeanne is right, it's cold and wet here in Oregon.
If we see a chance to get a vaccine before coming we will go for it. We're pretty used to being careful, now, and would just as soon do it without long underwear.
MMXX has been full of surprises, so we're keeping our fingers crossed and knocking wood even though we're not superstitious.
Be safe everybody.

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Posted by Jay Ringstead on November 30, 2020, 11:07 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Tough decisions. We long to be in La Manz but at this point in time we are waiting to see where the numbers are going in MX, British Columbia and here onVancouver Island. In Canada we have guaranteed medical but what happens if we get sick in MX? Yes we take out extra travel insurance but still there are no guarantees. I am hoping that by February things will settle down and we can hop a flight out of here and our rainy, grey days. Keeping my fingers and everything else crossed!xxx❤️😷

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Posted by Ron Smith on December 2, 2020, 11:14 am, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

While not actually winter "residents" of La Manzanilla, Anne and I have spent 4-5 weeks each year here for over 20 years. We have decided not to come this year due to Covid travel and distancing complications. We will miss staying with David and Debbie. We might try to sneak a trip to LM in May if things stabilize. Stay safe.

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Posted by Robbie Boyes on December 2, 2020, 12:03 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Since Charlie's heading asks " who is not coming and reads the message board " I am weighing in. Alison and I decided to stay until we know more about the situation. One big concern is , if we should be one of the unlucky ones and become ill, how would that play out being there versus being here. So we are here, and actually , so far, it's just fine. On the rainy days I have a warm house heated by a wood stove and have lots of firewood, good books , nice guitars and of coarse THE INTERNET!. On sunny days we bundle up and take walks on the beach and have short visits with neighbours out doors and comfortablly distanced. When I need groceries and mail, our businesses all require masks to enter and a limit on the number of customers at any one time and the shop keepers are either masked or shielded. As far as I know there are no cases on our little island.I miss our place in La Manzanilla and our friends and the food and the ocean etc. but it's far from unpleasant here. I hope everyone has a wonderful winter wherever you are. And yes Daniel makes me laugh.

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Posted by Neal D on December 2, 2020, 2:20 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Well April is a very nice month in La Manzanilla and sort of unsettled where I live NOB. I hoping for a visit after Santa Semana. We will have to see how things shake out.

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Posted by bill on December 2, 2020, 2:41 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

I should be concerned but I'm not. Life's too short, and anyway, it happens to you where ever you are.
I'm on my way south with the dogs as soon as the border opens to drivers.

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Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz

Posted by Jesse Connor on December 6, 2020, 12:57 pm, in reply to "survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Charley , I hope that I’ll see you before the season is over . You’re one of the long time guys who make me smile when I see you . I’m getting through re- hab for ailing body parts and hope that it’ll co-incide with Covid vaccinations so I can come down before it’s too hot . While I’m putting my 2 cents in I have to say that Daniel ( Mod ) is one of the most informed and intelligent humans I’ve ever met . We are SO fortunate to have him in our village .

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Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz

Posted by Daniel H on December 6, 2020, 1:09 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"
Edited by board administrator December 6, 2020, 1:27 pm

Blush

Too kind, all of you. Thank you.

It takes a village.

Lets hope this is the last time we have to have this kind of thread, and that all who are in the process of deciding or won't make it till next year we will hold the highest vision of you.

This thread was a great idea Charley, thanks.

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Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz

Posted by charley on December 11, 2020, 2:10 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Thank you all for your responses..
nice to know your whereabouts, faithful readers of La manzanilla message board.
Where ever you are ..be safe.

Charley and Bonnie...
(from beautiful Pender Island, BC)

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Posted by Jacquie on December 6, 2020, 7:38 pm, in reply to "survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Hola Charley! You know I'm one of you and Bonnie and many of our LM friends not coming down this year.. First in 15 years! I too love reading the Message Board from home! Probably more in touch with LM life when I'm NOT there!!
And about Daniel...... he's already blushing, so....!!?

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Posted by RickF on December 11, 2020, 10:00 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

.... if anyone needs a reason to be in Mexico this time of year... it isn't any worse here now than for the folks in the picture,

... this is live and full screen is best, note the temperature in the top left corner

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Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz

Posted by Evelyn Storsley on December 12, 2020, 12:51 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

We are unfortunately not going to be coming down this winter also. Having health issues, but on the plus side, we are expecting our third grandchild beginning of March. Miss La Manzanilla a lot.

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Posted by Jon and Kathy on December 13, 2020, 4:14 pm, in reply to "survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

Kathy has been to LM three times and i have been twice. We love it and have a house booked for the month of March. We are undecided about travelling down this year and are weighing our options. At -19 degrees today in Edmonton we are leaning towards travel. Covid in Alberta is exploding right now that MX might be safer. We are both healthy, taking all precautions, cocooning at home and skipping Christmas celebrations. We would do the same in LM but with the option for more outdoors open air activities.

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Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz

Posted by Teresa on December 13, 2020, 5:02 pm, in reply to "Re: survey .. winter residents of La Manz"

We’re not coming down either
Too sketchy for us two oldsters
Can’t afford the medical insurance or the cost of airlift home
If things clear a little we’ll head down in spring just so we can dip our toes in
Missing the village and it’s folks
It’s cold and damp here
I prefer the kind of damp you get from exiting the ocean

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