tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post8866487529064905480..comments2023-10-22T02:33:14.519-05:00Comments on Isla Mujeres: Gringo in Paradise: Project Warm Hearts In TroubleIslagringohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18181198510287530636noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-60283759237977666382009-07-19T22:42:21.363-05:002009-07-19T22:42:21.363-05:00Well that really frosts me!! Really, I actually st...Well that really frosts me!! Really, I actually stammering as I type. I hope Babs' idea works.<br /><br />Now I'm all pissed off.Michele in Playahttp://www.lifesabeachblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-75384653527883609702009-07-18T05:46:20.332-05:002009-07-18T05:46:20.332-05:00Wayne - last winter I sent stuff via Multipak - do...Wayne - last winter I sent stuff via Multipak - do you have an office on Isla? Also, we're planning a drive NOB in August, I'd be happy to pick up anything you have there and deliver to John. We'll be stopping in Merida also on our way up NOB. <br /><br />Also we'd be able to ferry stuff from NOB down to John and Xico if people want to ship stuff to us in California (I think we did that last year also).<br /><br />We're planning on leaving the first week of August and coming back sometime in September.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11262700116262217636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-89183544939607487762009-07-16T08:17:53.748-05:002009-07-16T08:17:53.748-05:00By using the rather expensive Mexican mail system ...By using the rather expensive Mexican mail system the Project was putting money in the coffers - but this isn't enough.<br /><br />What kind of people care so little for their poor that they would hinder the process of giving.<br /><br />We are saddened and bewildered. At the same time it is an honor to be associated with people that had the willingness and hearts to care - proving that amongst all the greed and and callous people there are some very fine ones.<br /><br />We here in Ursulo Galvan, in the Municipal of Xico, Veracruz, Mexico thank you all VERY MUCH. In the truest sense of the word your efforts are recognized and appreciated more than you can imagine.Calypsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705486544074674388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-58633698243322771072009-07-15T22:36:06.886-05:002009-07-15T22:36:06.886-05:00I can only imagine your frustration at the post of...I can only imagine your frustration at the post office. It is so hard to understand this kind of cr-p.Frankly Rondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214064414695951062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-57281966399487729392009-07-15T15:42:26.781-05:002009-07-15T15:42:26.781-05:00What a bunch of crap! Guess the kids in Cancun wi...What a bunch of crap! Guess the kids in Cancun will enjoy all the hats I've made. I do like the idea of the bus delivery .. if it will work. I will use pay pal tho as I did last year.KfromMichiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092255492898320780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-55299938248611739192009-07-15T12:26:54.354-05:002009-07-15T12:26:54.354-05:00Since Mexicans ship a LOT of stuff on the bus in M...Since Mexicans ship a LOT of stuff on the bus in Mexico - I have been one many times, try taking it to the bus station with John's name on it and sending it that way. They will call him to come get the packages and it will be VERY cheap.<br /><br />Good luck.<br />BABSBabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-22237615043259382942009-07-15T12:12:29.878-05:002009-07-15T12:12:29.878-05:00Unbelievable !!! It would be interesting to get a...Unbelievable !!! It would be interesting to get a comment from Pres. Calderon as to why the gov't would tax donations of warm little hats and a little stuffed animal for the littlest of the country.<br /><br />There has to be a sensible solution to this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-18801861494019706542009-07-15T11:52:25.193-05:002009-07-15T11:52:25.193-05:00That's insanity. As if the Mexican postal sys...That's insanity. As if the Mexican postal system wasn't already hard/bad enough.Life's a Beach!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17604678027403810586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-2977437837435708182009-07-15T09:06:39.913-05:002009-07-15T09:06:39.913-05:00IslaGringo,
That sucks! But I bet now that you&#...IslaGringo,<br /><br />That sucks! But I bet now that you've written this some kind person who is traveling in Isla and is on their way to Veracruz will read this and offer to carry them to their destination!<br /><br />I think that something will turn up, or someone. I'd bet on it, too.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016075941355264454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-33864033393713677892009-07-15T08:44:56.349-05:002009-07-15T08:44:56.349-05:00I ran into similar "red tape" problems w...I ran into similar "red tape" problems with charitable donations collected after Hurricane Isadore, a disaster which left many thousands of rural northern Yucatan farmers without homes, possessions, electricity and clean water (for several months), and also destroyed crops and livestock--essentially everything. As you know, because I had friends living in one of those farming communities, I felt compelled to to ask for and accept donations. And that's when I boxed thousands of new and used items, donated by many kind people, which were air-shipped, free of charge by Fed Ex, to Mexican customs, where they were held until "taxes" were "arranged." Later, what would be the last (of tons donated and shipped free) arrived in Mexico, I was informed that if I didn't pay what I think was a large amount of hard cash (essentially more than what really nice quality, but gently used items are worth), all of it would be burned. (Really? Well, the Fed Ex contact who delivered this news didn't believe it either.)<br /><br />What I learned through that experience is this: I was not the only kind-hearted soul dismayed by similar news, and those who haven't experienced extreme poverty and strong-armed oppression probably won't understand. <br /><br />And I sincerely hope you will have more patience than I did, while you try to explain to others why they should donate money to your good cause, and forget about the other stuff (which, as you now understand, won't get through unless you pay an amount more than the items are worth.) It's not easy to be kind-hearted in this world.<br /><br />By the way, sincere compliments on your excellent descriptive writing published last Monday. Isn't it amazing the passion and soul searching a friend's news can produce?<br /><br />My hope is that you will soon find peace in what you have recently learned through experience. And Wayne, it's a really good thing to have the kind of loving heart that can still break. <br /><br />God bless you. <br /><br />JaneJane Hudallanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-89163184536212238002009-07-15T08:27:59.419-05:002009-07-15T08:27:59.419-05:00If we put our heads together, we should be able to...If we put our heads together, we should be able to think of something.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-33876039077679923162009-07-15T08:15:18.653-05:002009-07-15T08:15:18.653-05:00Just had to delete what I really wanted to say as ...Just had to delete what I really wanted to say as I guess I need to remember that I'm a guest in this country. But I will say that this is so illogical. Would the same hold true if you go to the parcel station in Cancun? Tons of things are shipped and received every day, hard to imagine it is all taxed if being sent within the country? Remember all the donations of clothes and bedding and supplies and food that people made after the hurricanes hit farther down the coast a couple of years ago? Does this mean it all has to be trucked rather than shipped via the post office in order to avoid tax? I guess I'll stop now, my head is just shaking with disbelief at how ridiculous our world is becoming.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18391875870787818644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-55794691106464918702009-07-15T08:04:35.142-05:002009-07-15T08:04:35.142-05:00Wayne - Of course this is a total drag. You have t...Wayne - Of course this is a total drag. You have to wonder what goes on in the minds of these people?<br /><br />I read recently that one must applying for a special visa to donate time or help in any way here in Mexico.<br /><br />The theme seems to be Mexico's government wants in on the donated action in a big way. It isn't enough that these efforts help reduce the needs of the poor which ultimately falls in their laps - I guess that is too many links in the chain to follow?<br /><br />We are considering options including going to DF and paying President Calderon a visit. I would like to hear the rational for these actions first hand from the horses mouth.<br /><br />Please don't give up on this valuable project just yet.Calypsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705486544074674388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-16302022092389854752009-07-15T07:45:01.685-05:002009-07-15T07:45:01.685-05:00Is there any way to use FedEx or UPS and avoid the...Is there any way to use FedEx or UPS and avoid the tax? Probably not....<br /><br />How about direct shipments from the US via the same? Although then you have to figure out how to get the items back to the US and perhaps then a duty is still due upon receipt.<br /><br />I would be willing to kick in on postage costs, for sure.<br /><br />What a shame! :(MD in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08875027599577691824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-60024785787666076042009-07-15T07:23:29.185-05:002009-07-15T07:23:29.185-05:00Hi Wayne, I will say this is discouraging to me. ...Hi Wayne, I will say this is discouraging to me. My brother and his kids have collected a truckload of sporting goods to donate to poor kids around Merida. The postal folks might just go postal when they see those 20 boxes coming our way.<br /><br />If you decide to drive the stuff, get it to Merida and I will go with you!Linda Dortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298495135726004606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-69245359857174260332009-07-15T06:59:02.316-05:002009-07-15T06:59:02.316-05:00That is such a bummer. I am so sorry. That is a ...That is such a bummer. I am so sorry. That is a bit of a catch 22. What are you supposed to do?!?!? I hope that it all works out.<br /><br />MindyRosas Clan in Tulumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10264493777912893859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-48915390120574654932009-07-15T06:41:02.260-05:002009-07-15T06:41:02.260-05:00How ridiculous! I planed on doing a donation via P...How ridiculous! I planed on doing a donation via PayPal as well as giving he stuffed animals. I guess that I will do it earlier and give more $ than I originally planned. Sorry you had to go through the hassle with the P.O.Jackiehttp://jackieinpdx.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-74748106275578603032009-07-15T06:35:26.405-05:002009-07-15T06:35:26.405-05:00What a bunch of xxx000x#$#@#4!!!! If its not one ...What a bunch of xxx000x#$#@#4!!!! If its not one thing its another!!lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998455958377639450noreply@blogger.com