Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Hammock made at the prison

Hammock made at the prison (reply)

Wanderer — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 04:28:03 +0000

Ok, thanks, Rob and everyone for all the relevant info and everyone else who put in their dos centavos, I think I know where to go now!

Chairs made at the prison (reply)

Talley Ho — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:58:47 +0000

Most of the hanging chairs available in Mexico don't work, they have too little distance from the seat to the wood on top. The one we bought from the prisoners is fabulous, and gorgeous too.

As you pass by, it's the white one on the top floor. The brown one is one that he made for me in 1977 and is still the bestest of the bestest!!!

Chairs made at the prison (reply)

Talley Ho — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:56:52 +0000

Thanks! We live in paradise and it's wonderful. Thanks for your kind words.

Chairs made at the prison (reply)

Grumpy in Lake Cowichan — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:40:35 +0000

Good on you Talley..... I always read your posts and you are certainly living well in Zihua.... we hope to do the same one year.......went by your place in Jan in the way to Trattoria do Gianni looking good..... stopped in at loot for a cocktail ...... nice place as well........ keep on living the dream ........ and posting about it

Chairs made at the prison (reply)

mexicoman — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:29:08 +0000

Wowie zowie!!

Chairs made at the prison (reply)

Talley Ho — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 23:00:01 +0000

Nope. Their wood of choice is Bocote, a local one. They make at least three styles, we have the all wood ones on our deck. Adjustable for lounging.

We liked the chairs so much that we wanted a matching table. Gave the dimensions to Dona Teri, the woman who seems to be in charge of sales, and she called a couple of days later with exactly what we wanted, and it was beautiful!!! They had also made a couple of round ones we coveted but had no place for.

Keep the prisoners fed, buy their crafts!

Hammock made at the prison (reply)

mexicoman — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 20:40:26 +0000

What kind of chairs?

Hammock made at the prison (reply)

ZihuaBella — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 18:36:25 +0000

Yes it is the jail. We have bought several there over the years. Last spring there were none on display outside so we knocked on the big gate and asked to look at some. We had to leave sunglasses and phones at a desk in the courtyard. My husband stayed with the guard there and I went into the jail area. Had lots to choose from. Several of the inmates were observing and I think hoping I would pick theirs. They are very well made.

Hammock made at the prison (reply)

ZihuaRob — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 18:32:04 +0000

Saw them last Wednesday on our way to Bodega Aurrera. They also make chairs and do custom work.

Across the street from the soccer field, on Paseo del Deportista in front of the Government Building.

The “Government Building” or “prison” on the Boulevard Bicentenario aka Paseo del Deportista where the hammocks are made is La Academia de la Policía Municipal.

Hammock made at the prison (reply)

Talley Ho — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 18:22:39 +0000

Saw them last Wednesday on our way to Bodega Aurrera. They also make chairs and do custom work.

Across the street from the soccer field, on Paseo del Deportista in front of the Government Building.

Hammock made at the prison

Wanderer — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 17:17:42 +0000

Yes this has been discussed before on this page , but not for a few years. I would like to buy one, does anyone know if there is still any availability and if so, where?