Comments on: The secret is out http://www.countdowntomexico.com/2009/07/14/the-secret-is-out/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:25:51 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Susan http://www.countdowntomexico.com/2009/07/14/the-secret-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1974 Susan Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:16:32 +0000 http://www.countdowntomexico.com/?p=1633#comment-1974 Nancy! I can relate on so many levels. Our first home in La Paz was the winter escape for some people in Oregon. So no screens and no A/C. We moved to La Paz from California in August 2000. I did not realize I was also entering menopause. The heat was like a hammer that never stopped, oh that was the demolition crew starting on removal of unfortunate decorating decisions. We had a mini split installed in our bedroom the first week.Screens the second. I kept the temp. at 17 at night. Frosted the windows. My beloved was under blankets and wearing a knit cap, begging to be allowed to click it up one notch. After running one of the interminable daily errands, we would escape to the bedroom with books. I am sure the workers thought we were having mad sex. When the architect needed to discuss plans that did not require us to be downstairs in the heat and dust, he came to the bedroom to meet with us. We had more than one meeting with us all sitting on the bed. If we had not paid in full for the house, we would have moved out within days. We had no pool, just a spa. It was conveniently located under a palapa, so I kept it cold and lounged in it for hours. Once the demo was done downstairs we installed a mini-split that could cool the entire open floor plan lower level. We had fans to also move the air. It was misery, and I still get goose flesh when I think about it. We thought we had made the most expensive mistake of our lives. After we installed a pool with a movable shade cover, I was more comfortable, and would even swim in the wee hours. Four years ago we built a house on the beach, with insulation, dual pane windows a salt water pool and good electrical. Summer is still hell here, but I am more comfortable.And i am never at a loss for a house sitter! I am now cold with the mini splits set at 26! Our hot season is miserable to be sure, but mild compared to Mazatlan. Our electricity is subsidized as well. I am careful not to over cool the house, only run the mini splits in the room I am using, and of course conserve water and electricity just like I did in CA. But, I did not come here to be miserable , so I use the A/C as I need it. I did not need A/C in CA. but I certainly needed heat in winter and used it w/o guilt. But, I treat summer like one would treat Winter, I modify my indoor climate, dress accordingly (like naked) and don't venture out in the worst part of the day. I think I am going to have to write a post on my blog. This is going on a long time here!! The point is, we would not consider being without heat in winter. Why do we feel that keeping cool is less important? Something from our parents who grew up in the Depression and never let us forget it? Oh and thanks for commenting on my blog and my upcoming book about buying in MX. Your house is gorgeous, and I hope the work stops eventually so you can sit back and enjoy your efforts. Susan Nancy!
I can relate on so many levels.
Our first home in La Paz was the winter escape for some people in Oregon. So no screens and no A/C. We moved to La Paz from California in August 2000.
I did not realize I was also entering menopause.
The heat was like a hammer that never stopped, oh that was the demolition crew starting on removal of unfortunate decorating decisions.
We had a mini split installed in our bedroom the first week.Screens the second.
I kept the temp. at 17 at night. Frosted the windows. My beloved was under blankets and wearing a knit cap, begging to be allowed to click it up one notch.
After running one of the interminable daily errands, we would escape to the bedroom with books.
I am sure the workers thought we were having mad sex.
When the architect needed to discuss plans that did not require us to be downstairs in the heat and dust, he came to the bedroom to meet with us. We had more than one meeting with us all sitting on the bed.
If we had not paid in full for the house, we would have moved out within days.
We had no pool, just a spa. It was conveniently located under a palapa, so I kept it cold and lounged in it for hours.
Once the demo was done downstairs we installed a mini-split that could cool the entire open floor plan lower level.
We had fans to also move the air.

It was misery, and I still get goose flesh when I think about it.
We thought we had made the most expensive mistake of our lives.
After we installed a pool with a movable shade cover, I was more comfortable, and would even swim in the wee hours.
Four years ago we built a house on the beach, with insulation, dual pane windows a salt water pool and good electrical. Summer is still hell here, but I am more comfortable.And i am never at a loss for a house sitter!
I am now cold with the mini splits set at 26!
Our hot season is miserable to be sure, but mild compared to Mazatlan.
Our electricity is subsidized as well. I am careful not to over cool the house, only run the mini splits in the room I am using, and of course conserve water and electricity just like I did in CA. But, I did not come here to be miserable , so I use the A/C as I need it. I did not need A/C in CA. but I certainly needed heat in winter and used it w/o guilt.
But, I treat summer like one would treat Winter, I modify my indoor climate, dress accordingly (like naked) and don’t venture out in the worst part of the day.
I think I am going to have to write a post on my blog. This is going on a long time here!!
The point is, we would not consider being without heat in winter. Why do we feel that keeping cool is less important? Something from our parents who grew up in the Depression and never let us forget it?

Oh and thanks for commenting on my blog and my upcoming book about buying in MX.
Your house is gorgeous, and I hope the work stops eventually so you can sit back and enjoy your efforts.
Susan

]]> By: Chrissy http://www.countdowntomexico.com/2009/07/14/the-secret-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1973 Chrissy Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:34:32 +0000 http://www.countdowntomexico.com/?p=1633#comment-1973 How are the conure's doing with all the noise? I bet they are screaming their heads off. Tango would be beside himself trying to out talk the banging. Oh, and if they are carrying any tools, that just gets extra decibels of screaming, clicking and stomping around the cage. How are the conure’s doing with all the noise? I bet they are screaming their heads off. Tango would be beside himself trying to out talk the banging. Oh, and if they are carrying any tools, that just gets extra decibels of screaming, clicking and stomping around the cage.

]]> By: Jackie http://www.countdowntomexico.com/2009/07/14/the-secret-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1972 Jackie Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:39:47 +0000 http://www.countdowntomexico.com/?p=1633#comment-1972 The windows are wonderful. I can't wait to see the finished project photos. The windows are wonderful. I can’t wait to see the finished project photos.

]]> By: Nancy http://www.countdowntomexico.com/2009/07/14/the-secret-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1971 Nancy Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:02:35 +0000 http://www.countdowntomexico.com/?p=1633#comment-1971 Mic, Thanks, originally I was just going to post about it when it was all over but I can never keep a secret! Mic, Thanks, originally I was just going to post about it when it was all over but I can never keep a secret!

]]> By: Mic http://www.countdowntomexico.com/2009/07/14/the-secret-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1970 Mic Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:42:02 +0000 http://www.countdowntomexico.com/?p=1633#comment-1970 Wow!! that's a very impressive project. I do love watching a project come together.....so glad you shared the secret. Great photos. Wow!! that’s a very impressive project. I do love watching a project come together…..so glad you shared the secret. Great photos.

]]> By: Nancy http://www.countdowntomexico.com/2009/07/14/the-secret-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1969 Nancy Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:27:38 +0000 http://www.countdowntomexico.com/?p=1633#comment-1969 Lauren, Thank you! Yes, a beach community with a historic downtown is hard to find in Mexico, and the combination is perfect for us. Chrissy, Thanks, I'm just in the taking it day by day mode, dust and pounding is already getting on my nerves. Michael, Please don't say that! I need to beeeeelieeeeve! Paul, Thanks, today if I actually WAS the jefe somebody would have been in big trouble! They don't know how lucky they are! Lauren, Thank you! Yes, a beach community with a historic downtown is hard to find in Mexico, and the combination is perfect for us.

Chrissy, Thanks, I’m just in the taking it day by day mode, dust and pounding is already getting on my nerves.

Michael, Please don’t say that! I need to beeeeelieeeeve!

Paul, Thanks, today if I actually WAS the jefe somebody would have been in big trouble! They don’t know how lucky they are!

]]> By: Paul http://www.countdowntomexico.com/2009/07/14/the-secret-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1968 Paul Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:02:04 +0000 http://www.countdowntomexico.com/?p=1633#comment-1968 Great pics, looks like they are making good progress, must have a good jefe. Great pics, looks like they are making good progress, must have a good jefe.

]]> By: Michael http://www.countdowntomexico.com/2009/07/14/the-secret-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1967 Michael Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:17:52 +0000 http://www.countdowntomexico.com/?p=1633#comment-1967 Nice use of recycled materials. I think it is a good project. I predict you will be wondering when it will end quince dias hence. Nice use of recycled materials. I think it is a good project. I predict you will be wondering when it will end quince dias hence.

]]> By: Chrissy http://www.countdowntomexico.com/2009/07/14/the-secret-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1966 Chrissy Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:38:49 +0000 http://www.countdowntomexico.com/?p=1633#comment-1966 the windows are perfect! the windows are perfect!

]]> By: laurencancun http://www.countdowntomexico.com/2009/07/14/the-secret-is-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1965 laurencancun Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:07:22 +0000 http://www.countdowntomexico.com/?p=1633#comment-1965 Awww...I'm jealous! LOL - in a good way of course!! You just can't find homes like yours in Cancun! Your home is just beautiful!!! Can't wait to see the finished project! Awww…I’m jealous! LOL – in a good way of course!!
You just can’t find homes like yours in Cancun! Your home is just beautiful!!! Can’t wait to see the finished project!

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