La Alegría SenZIHlla
by ZihuaRob 
, Zihuatanejo, México, Monday, December 14, 2020, 20:52 (2158 days ago)
As of today Zihuatanejo has registered a cumulative total of 1,558 confirmed cases of Covid-19 (four more than yesterday), 124 that have resulted in fatalities, 17 that are currently active, and approximately 1,314 that have recovered.
Saw three gringas or canadienses early this morning all chattering giddily as they walked down our street without facemasks. I simply can't fathom why they would think it's okay for them to forego them here. Don't they realize anyone who looks like a gringo or gringa who isn't wearing a facemask scares the crap out of locals? Just because you're on vacation doesn't mean you leave common sense and established health protocols at home. Locals are up before sunrise going to markets, to work or to exercise. Not cool, ladies.
A BIG SHOUT OUT to my friend Lucio Soberanis, my go-to person for everything related to air conditioners. Came by to give mine a charge up and explained to me about the new economic A/C units that were discussed here recently. Now I almost can't wait for my A/C unit to die. Going on 8 years and still runs like new. ¡Gracias, Lucio!
A real shame to see our pier so empty even at this "late" hour of the morning (if the sun's already up you're late going fishing, though it's the usual hour for many tourists).
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by Ironwood , Monday, December 14, 2020, 21:24 (2158 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
I thought air conditioners were for wimps, tourists and recent ex-pats?
One local wrote: "Snowbirds and other northern dwellers frequently find the humidity uncomfortable if not intolerable, and they usually seek salvation in air conditioning......"
It's comforting to know that even some locals seek salvation in air conditioning. 
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by frostbite , Hamilton MT, Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 06:10 (2158 days ago) @ Ironwood
When we're down there, I run the A/C in the bedroom for a couple of hours before bedtime, but sleep under the ceiling fan.
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by ZihuaRob , Zihuatanejo, México, Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 08:38 (2158 days ago) @ Ironwood
I thought air conditioners were for wimps, tourists and recent ex-pats?
One local wrote: "Snowbirds and other northern dwellers frequently find the humidity uncomfortable if not intolerable, and they usually seek salvation in air conditioning......"
It's comforting to know that even some locals seek salvation in air conditioning.
I have an office with expensive electronic equipment that needs the A/C to run cool as well as for protection from the salty air. I don't live or sleep with A/C like you Yankee wimps.
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by frostbite , Hamilton MT, Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 10:21 (2158 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
A/C removes salt?
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by ZihuaRob , Zihuatanejo, México, Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 10:49 (2158 days ago) @ frostbite
A/C removes salt?
No, silly, a sealed air-conditioned room keeps sensitive electronic equipment from being exposed to the salty air OUTSIDE and everywhere else near the coast.
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by Casa Juan , Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 13:00 (2158 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
Have not used air con since 10/29/20. With tall ceilings, good breezes and big awnings over the windows, I am happy to do without.
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by GolfSuper49 , Baton Rouge, LA & San Juan del Rio QRO, Thursday, December 17, 2020, 17:14 (2155 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
Rob, I hate to hear that many people from the Gringo/as are not wearing masks as required. Of course I was there in Sept for my visit and then returned here to Augusta, GA for a little golf event we had in Nov. Over the weeks I have been home, I cannot count the times, in stores such as Wal-Mart, Lowes, Home Depot (today) and others, where I have had to tell the "Spanish" workers here, Where is your mask in Spanish?? Donde es Cubre Boca??? I'm not perfect in ESP but they look at me in amazement that 1st I speak Spanish and the other to tell them that. No other person here talks or tells them that to put the mask on as required by law. So it seems to be going on both places. Just wanted to share from my side of the border and the real deal. Missing paradise as usual, my Girls here in the USA for 3 weeks and then gearing up for April and another Big Green event. Siempre Fiel Zihua!!
