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All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-07 | Carolyn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-23 | Bill | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-27 | Jim | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Mike is great; quick replies, knowledgeable, not afraid to tell the truth gently. Couldn't ask for more. |
| 2009-08-26 | Branden | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Mike. That really helps me out. There is nobody, Mexicans included, that know the process for this type of situation. Again much appreciated! |
| 2009-08-23 | David Ladely | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for the quick response and thorough and good advice! Dave |
| 2009-07-31 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for your expert advice and quick responses. God Bless. |
| 2009-07-21 | Nathalie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-07-09 | Gary | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-04-10 | Larry | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | THanks good information. |
| 2009-03-12 | jack | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Mike, I am disappointed it took you so long to respond :-) Good advice, as always, and will try it next month with my non-working "Mexican" club. Saluds, Jack |
| 2009-03-11 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Great web site. Thanks! |
| 2009-02-28 | jay | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your time and expert advice. Best of the best. Now all I need is some advice on flying ha ha |
| 2009-02-24 | Jason | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hey Mike , Thanks for the incouragement. We have all lived in Costa Rica for years. and we just wanted to know the updated safety concerns . Thanks Again |
| 2009-01-08 | michele | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Great feedback from an expert...and a reply within record time! Good ideas to think about..and to get myself in gear to do more research! |
| 2008-12-21 | Tonja | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Awesome |
| 2008-12-12 | jack | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Dear Mike, Thanks for your prompt and helpful response. I will look into the hot springs. |
| 2008-11-20 | Jodie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Mike, here are 4 10's for you and I nominated you Volunteer of the Month. You have spent a lot of time defending yourself and I think you deserve the highest of rankings. When I mentioned getting answers about my pet, I was referring to a question I had asked of "pet experts" and was only comparing their lengthy and detailed answers to yours. Ok, enough said. I will check out your website. Thank you for explaining to me how I might have found it in the first place. |
| 2008-10-03 | Ben | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow, thanks for the detailed and useful response. Much appreciated. Ben |
| 2008-10-01 | Rebecca | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | great info, thank you Mike!! Rebecca Simmons |
| 2008-10-01 | shawn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great response, more than expected or asked for. Obviously very knowledgeable! |
Answers by Expert:
Mexico Mike
Expertise
I cannot answer car permit questions. I can intelligently answer just about any question about driving in mainland Mexico, living in Mexico and hot springs in Mexico. I do not recommend specific hotels, there are quidebooks for that. I am not a Baja expert. That is a different part of the country and there are plenty of people who know more about it than I do. Naturally, I have a web site (www.mexicomike.com) and make a living with personal consultations, but am here to offer good advice for general topics for free. But please understand that I can't answer detailed questions about moving or extensive driving trips to Mexico here without being unfair to my paying clients. And please, no car permit questions.
Experience
Driving Mexico -- I have been driving to Mexico since 1968 and writing travel guides for drivers to Mexico since 1984. I frequently drive the country and have a reputation for honesty and integrity. I will tell people the plusses and minuses of traveling in and living in Mexico.
Living in Mexico -- I have lived and done business in Mexico. My book, 'Live Better South of the Border' has been in print since 1997 and speaks to people of all ages, not just retirees.
Hot springs of Mexico -- I have been researching and enjoying Mexican hot sprigs since the lsat 1980's. My book 'Spas & Hot Springs of Mexico' was the first book on Mexico's hot springs. It is now out of print, but selling for $60 or so on Amazon as a collector's item.
Organizations
Chamber of Commerce, McAllen TX
International Committee, Chamber of Commerce, McAllen, TX
Publications
Frommers, Fommers, Insight Guides, Dallas Morning News, Mexico Business Magazine, McAllen Monitor, Mexico City News, San Miguel de Allende paper 'Atencion' and so on
Education/Credentials
As the author of more than a dozen books on Mexico and psychology, I believe that speaks for my being educated.
Awards and Honors
NY Times -- Profiled for writing about driving Mexico.
Wall Street Journal -- Profiled for writing about driving Mexico.
Texas Monthly -- ditto.
Former Mecia Spokesman (1997) for the Mexican Tourimm Ministry
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