tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147217458046676151.post7350989359458365971..comments2023-04-29T05:49:16.035-05:00Comments on Dentro del Jardin: Home againSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18391875870787818644noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147217458046676151.post-89731080292851547372010-08-20T10:00:20.104-05:002010-08-20T10:00:20.104-05:00I don't believe the red light is random. The o...I don't believe the red light is random. The only time I've been stopped in Cancun by the red light was when I was alone, with more baggage than I could easily carry (most of it donations to a church group). After an angry man's severe scolding, he pointed me in the direction of what turned out to be two very nice Mexican women who complemented me on my purchases (good deals, they said--examining all my receipts). They smiled and quickly sent me on my way, without examining any of my baggage. And the next time I saw that crabby man, I got out of his line. Too many nice people in Mexico to risk being bothered by azzhats.Janenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147217458046676151.post-50602505587758687232010-08-19T17:40:07.860-05:002010-08-19T17:40:07.860-05:00Jane - who knows, power freaks are just a pain in ...Jane - who knows, power freaks are just a pain in the butt, I'd love to tell them where to go, but of course, they know they've got you and you can't say anything.<br /><br />Beck - I can only hope!<br /><br />Jeanie - that recipe online isn't the real thing...it's a deep dark secret. Someone said there is a Cracker Barrel in Toronto, but the one in Buffalo is probably closer to you. How was the corn?<br /><br />Linda - IF you like mac and cheese, you should try it - creamy and smooth. Yum! And the pets - there are lots of stories, I just don't have pictures and sometimes don't have the energy to write, but rest assured the pets here are all up to their usual shenanigans.<br /><br />Zina - I don't think the red light means a thorough search unless they feel like it. I've had the light several times with loads of stuff (always within limit) and they only sort of went through a couple of my bags and didn't even bother with the others. It's when they see lots of bags and just one person that they think you are bringing in stuff - but I'm ready for that, and other than the time it takes for them to go through the bags (which is really only 5 minutes max), I don't really care. Bummer about someone taking stuff out of your bag!<br /><br />Wayne - it's the fuzzy rules, you never know whether you're doing it right or wrong, and you know that whatever you do will not be right. So I just take their scolding but it ticks me off. It's like building a car with defective brakes and then getting mad at the driver when they have an accident due to brake failure.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18391875870787818644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147217458046676151.post-48680128077464880072010-08-19T13:05:45.139-05:002010-08-19T13:05:45.139-05:00Jane: they are not just jackasses to women. I get...Jane: they are not just jackasses to women. I get it from them all the time too. And Sue is right, whether you go in the tourist line or Mexican line, they are going to yell at you to go to the other one.Islagringohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181198510287530636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147217458046676151.post-64117576269001744432010-08-19T12:55:10.719-05:002010-08-19T12:55:10.719-05:00My three bags got a thorough search in June even t...My three bags got a thorough search in June even though I didn't touch a light. It was explained this way: If I did the light and it came up red, it would be a pain in the butt long time to inventory every item. That's when I notice things were already missing from TSA opened bags. Ahhhh, only the good stuff! A lined rain jacket, 2 headsets with mics. Grrrr. Mexico was actually the nicer part of the traveling.IslaZinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13086331911846338751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147217458046676151.post-79868732822973625042010-08-19T10:00:08.891-05:002010-08-19T10:00:08.891-05:00Guess I have to try that mac & cheese some day...Guess I have to try that mac & cheese some day!!!<br /><br />Isn't it great to be back home? We (I) miss your pet stories, but did see one on Facebook today!!!<br /><br />Linda<br />Isla ChicaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12648865681379728454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147217458046676151.post-91309846108049746572010-08-18T13:26:01.186-05:002010-08-18T13:26:01.186-05:00Sue, After your last post I went right out and bou...Sue, After your last post I went right out and bought corn and enjoyed every juicy buttery bite. Now I'm wondering where to get mac and cheese. Cracker Barrel's recipe is online, but it's too hot here. We get takeout on Thursday but tomorrow we MUST go to Green Acres for turkey dinner. So much for the diet LOLjeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00748849108794254036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147217458046676151.post-21114222724245909182010-08-18T12:35:24.096-05:002010-08-18T12:35:24.096-05:00Sue, I wonder if the cable package on Isla will ev...Sue, I wonder if the cable package on Isla will ever carry HGTV as part of their 'junk' American television? I'm so addicted, I have to be home at 12:30 p.m. to watch Househunters International, and they're always reruns! I got the red light last time, but the guy wasn't really interested in my stuff since it was just clothes. I love the turkey dinner at Crackerbarrel, but never order the macaroni and cheese. Bet if feels wonderful to be home again!Life's a Beach!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17604678027403810586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147217458046676151.post-330298765788630822010-08-18T12:25:42.709-05:002010-08-18T12:25:42.709-05:00I've also run into "behind counter" ...I've also run into "behind counter" jerks at Cancun airport ... does it make them feel "bigger" to abuse their authority against women traveling alone?Janenoreply@blogger.com