What date will it rain?

slainte39 wrote:

1. I am NOT American, and do not get car washes in the States.
2. What I pay, or do not pay for goods and services is my business and mine alone.
3. When I'd like an opinion I'll be asking for it.

Thank you.

When you go on a public forum and tell everyone you are taking your car to an expensive car wash, aren't you kind of making it everybody's business and indirectly, if not overtly, asking for other opinions.
I have never understood why people who go public with any event in their lives on these forums wonder why they get responses.
In answer to your item #3...I would say you did.[/quote]


No dear, I am simply making a statement that when I get my car washed, regardless of price, it always rains, and I could have got it for free, as previously and eloquently explained by Axixic.
I never ask for opinions unless I know the person really well and also know that they are an expert in the subject.

Maybe it's a Canadian thing.

E-raq wrote:

slainte39 wrote:

1. I am NOT American, and do not get car washes in the States.
2. What I pay, or do not pay for goods and services is my business and mine alone.
3. When I'd like an opinion I'll be asking for it.

Thank you.

When you go on a public forum and tell everyone you are taking your car to an expensive car wash, aren't you kind of making it everybody's business and indirectly, if not overtly, asking for other opinions.
I have never understood why people who go public with any event in their lives on these forums wonder why they get responses.
In answer to your item #3...I would say you did.

No dear, I am simply making a statement that when I get my car washed, regardless of price, it always rains, and I could have got it for free, as previously and eloquently explained by Axixic.
I never ask for opinions unless I know the person really well and also know that they are an expert in the subject.

Maybe it's a Canadian thing. [/quote]

Well, if everbody would abide by those rules, it would cut down on the posting tremendlously. LOL
Maybe Bob should have a key that says: opinion wanted/ no opinion wanted.
I realize that John is quick to reply with his opinions but that you let him get his foot in the door.
Not defending John's opinion at all about whether the car wash is expensive or cheap...really don't care.
You won't get anymore opinions out of me...been properly warned, as you don't know me and I certainly am not an expert.

slainte39 wrote:

E-raq wrote:

slainte39 wrote:

1. I am NOT American, and do not get car washes in the States.
2. What I pay, or do not pay for goods and services is my business and mine alone.
3. When I'd like an opinion I'll be asking for it.

Thank you.

When you go on a public forum and tell everyone you are taking your car to an expensive car wash, aren't you kind of making it everybody's business and indirectly, if not overtly, asking for other opinions.
I have never understood why people who go public with any event in their lives on these forums wonder why they get responses.
In answer to your item #3...I would say you did.

No dear, I am simply making a statement that when I get my car washed, regardless of price, it always rains, and I could have got it for free, as previously and eloquently explained by Axixic.
I never ask for opinions unless I know the person really well and also know that they are an expert in the subject.

Maybe it's a Canadian thing.

Well, if everbody would abide by those rules, it would cut down on the posting tremendlously. LOL
Maybe Bob should have a key that says: opinion wanted/ no opinion wanted.
I realize that John is quick to reply with his opinions but that you let him get his foot in the door.
Not defending John's opinion at all about whether the car wash is expensive or cheap...really don't care.
You won't get anymore opinions out of me...been properly warned, as you don't know me and I certainly am not an expert.[/quote]

I did indeed set myself up, as you rightly pointed out, however in my defense, I am also pretty sure that John is not an expert on car washing. However if I'm wrong, I am absolutely certain that John will have a new sticky in short order with HIS expert opinions on car washes in and around Ajijic. LOL.

E-Raq quote - "No dear, I am simply making a statement that when I get my car washed, regardless of price, it always rains, and I could have got it for free, as previously and eloquently explained by Axixic.
I never ask for opinions unless I know the person really well and also know that they are an expert in the subject.

Maybe it's a Canadian thing. "

When you originally made your statement about it being expensive, you didn't say that you could have waited for rain and thus it would be free. Rain washing your car is not the same as a high pressure wash with soap and water. I have never seen rain, no matter how torrential, wash a car as well as a car wash, otherwise car washes wouldn't exist.

johninajijic wrote:E-Raq quote - "No dear, I am simply making a statement that when I get my car washed, regardless of price, it always rains, and I could have got it for free, as previously and eloquently explained by Axixic.
I never ask for opinions unless I know the person really well and also know that they are an expert in the subject.

Maybe it's a Canadian thing. "

When you originally made your statement about it being expensive, you didn't say that you could have waited for rain and thus it would be free. Rain washing your car is not the same as a high pressure wash with soap and water. I have never seen rain, no matter how torrential, wash a car as well as a car wash, otherwise car washes wouldn't exist.

Point to John. I am, as you know, only trying to spread sweetness and light wherever I go.

Oh yeah, right, we noticed by all your previous sarcastic posts under your former name of raqueteer. You may be able to fool the newbies with that stuff, but not the oldies who remember your discussions.

johninajijic wrote:Oh yeah, right, we noticed by all your previous sarcastic posts under your former name of raqueteer. You may be able to fool the newbies with that stuff, but not the oldies who remember your discussions.

Are you absolutely sure that you haven't had a wee tipple. Everybody knows my previous handle, I hardly tried to hide it.
At least this evening has been entertaining.

If you mean too much to drink, the answer would be no, unlike the other drinkers on here. I do not drink. Ask CBob if you don't believe me. I went to the Bored meeting, his parties and he's been here for Dinner.

johninajijic wrote:If you mean too much to drink, the answer would be no, unlike the other drinkers on here. I do not drink. Ask CBob if you don't believe me. I went to the Bored meeting, his parties and he's been here for Dinner.

Now,now, John, while Dawg is not your enemy, Dawg started drinking 57 or so years ago in about 1955 and knows with certainty that closet drinking is a fine and accomplished art whether one was raised in Metropolitan Montgomery, Boston or some wolf´s lair in CB´s frozen tundra so don´t be bullshitting the bullshiters. Come clean and you´ll sleep better as the night wears on.

Dawg, for one, welcomes back e-raq who has been sorely missed if for nothing more than entertainment value as well as intellectual challenge. Dawg even finds you amusing from afar, John so my tastes are eclectic.

Dawg is summering in Paris drinking fine wine and French distilled spirits of superior manufacture but I got my French family by
marriage loaded on margaritas made with the best Herradura Tequila so the relationship is symbiotic. I´ll return soon so Doctor Dawg will be open at lakeside to help you overcome these frivolous denials about the value of spirits to the soul.

johninajijic wrote:When you originally made your statement about it being expensive, you didn't say that you could have waited for rain and thus it would be free. Rain washing your car is not the same as a high pressure wash with soap and water. I have never seen rain, no matter how torrential, wash a car as well as a car wash, otherwise car washes wouldn't exist.

John, not to belabour the point and said with all due respect but you are coming off rather obtuse here. Of course rain doesn't wash a car as well as a carwash The idea that it "always rains after I wash my car" is a comedic device and surely you know that - just as another poster on this board laments that the exchange rate always worsens when they are ready to change money - I'm sure it isn't always true but it is a funny comment on their luck - just as the rain and the carwash.

This is a thread ABOUT rain - surely the context provides a means of understanding the humour.

Again, no disrespect intended.

the best car wash I've ever had in Mexico was when I was headed back to Villa Nova a few years back ....as we approached the crest of the hill , the traffic had slowed to a crawl .... workers for the new 2 story building on the mountain side had hit a water main in the parking lot and a solid stream of water was shooting up over 2 stories high and falling back on the parking lot
I pulled out of line and slowly drove under the falling torrent of water ...the noise was incredible ! ....I thought the volume was going dent the roof on " Maya the mud pie " ....as I pulled out from under the water and put on the wipers , I was met by all the workers laughing and applauding ..... "Maya " was never that clean before or since ....

Now,now, John, while Dawg is not your enemy, Dawg started drinking 57 or so years ago in about 1955 and knows with certainty that closet drinking is a fine and accomplished art whether one was raised in Metropolitan Montgomery, Boston or some wolf´s lair in CB´s frozen tundra so don´t be bullshitting the bullshiters. Come clean and you´ll sleep better as the night wears on.

Dawg, for one, welcomes back e-raq who has been sorely missed if for nothing more than entertainment value as well as intellectual challenge. Dawg even finds you amusing from afar, John so my tastes are eclectic.

Dawg is summering in Paris drinking fine wine and French distilled spirits of superior manufacture but I got my French family by
marriage loaded on margaritas made with the best Herradura Tequila so the relationship is symbiotic. I´ll return soon so Doctor Dawg will be open at lakeside to help you overcome these frivolous denials about the value of spirits to the soul. (end quote)


Good to see you are alive,well and thriving in the land of fine cheeses, excellent wines, and superb cuisine. Please give my best regards to your bride. We have also missed both of your viewpoints in these remote parts of Peoria upon Sump, and hope you will return as soon as humanly possible to extol the virtues of spiritual sustenance, by which I mean the liquid variety. ;-)

Cheers,
E-raq





































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Today, in approximately 20 minutes or less.

In before the first drop has fallen.

Yes, the big guy got his car washed today!!!!!

Me? Just want to know what I will win when the rains begin on June 14 at 4:00. My sincere apologies for putting this thread back on topic. chico

Tonight's the night....
My bet was June 7th at 7 p.m....the thunderheads are lookin' good. Don't know if it'll be the official 1/2 inch required though.
I believe ya win braggin' rights only. Thanks for the help E-raq.

ferret wrote:Tonight's the night....
My bet was June 7th at 7 p.m....the thunderheads are lookin' good. Don't know if it'll be the official 1/2 inch required though.
I believe ya win braggin' rights only. Thanks for the help E-raq.

Sorry I was off on the 20 minute bit, however I can smell that wet earth scent even in my smoke laden study, and we've been hearing thunder for about half an hour at least.

I do believe that true braggin' rights may very well belong to you.

ferret wrote:Tonight's the night....
My bet was June 7th at 7 p.m....the thunderheads are lookin' good. Don't know if it'll be the official 1/2 inch required though.
I believe ya win braggin' rights only. Thanks for the help E-raq.

Not a chance in hell. You are wrong, wrong, wrong. June 14 at 4:00. I really hate it when you are wrong and sorry that it happens so often to you. Tried to find a smiley face, but after a half hour of searching through the archives, no luck. chico

I don't hear thunder and I don't smell rain. Where do you live E-raq?

Chico wrote:

ferret wrote:Tonight's the night....
My bet was June 7th at 7 p.m....the thunderheads are lookin' good. Don't know if it'll be the official 1/2 inch required though.
I believe ya win braggin' rights only. Thanks for the help E-raq.

Not a chance in hell. You are wrong, wrong, wrong. June 14 at 4:00. I really hate it when you are wrong and sorry that it happens so often to you. Tried to find a smiley face, but after a half hour of searching through the archives, no luck. chico

Sorry chico/manny/susan/bronco/terry,

IT IS RAINING IN SJC.

Maybe not the required half inch, but it is RAINING, and heading for you as I type.

Ferret is waaaaaay ahead of you.

Not raining in La Canacinta....PLEASE...send it here.

Chico wrote:

ferret wrote:Tonight's the night....
My bet was June 7th at 7 p.m....the thunderheads are lookin' good. Don't know if it'll be the official 1/2 inch required though.
I believe ya win braggin' rights only. Thanks for the help E-raq.

Not a chance in hell. You are wrong, wrong, wrong. June 14 at 4:00. I really hate it when you are wrong and sorry that it happens so often to you. Tried to find a smiley face, but after a half hour of searching through the archives, no luck. chico

Personally, I don’t give a shit, cool and fresh air is my concern, ferret you get my vote, it’s just great, and have one on me! Yeah! Enough to understand why “We’ love the rain.

E-raq wrote:

Chico wrote:

ferret wrote:Tonight's the night....
My bet was June 7th at 7 p.m....the thunderheads are lookin' good. Don't know if it'll be the official 1/2 inch required though.
I believe ya win braggin' rights only. Thanks for the help E-raq.

Not a chance in hell. You are wrong, wrong, wrong. June 14 at 4:00. I really hate it when you are wrong and sorry that it happens so often to you. Tried to find a smiley face, but after a half hour of searching through the archives, no luck. chico

Sorry chico/manny/susan/bronco/terry,

IT IS RAINING IN SJC.

Maybe not the required half inch, but it is RAINING, and heading for you as I type.

Ferret is waaaaaay ahead of you.

Please let us know when you reach the required half inch. Ain't going to happen tonight I-raq. Oops. E-raq. chico. June 14 at 4:00. How many times do I have to tell you folks?

After just spending 40 years in the Pacific North"Wet" and not being here in Chapala very long yet we are not ready for torrential rains however we do want to witness some of the great thunder and lightening.

Well, it was all talk and no action. Sure looked good for a while there though. CBob, the thunder and lightening will be spectacular from where you are staying. I just hope that the electricity doesn't go out as well.
One of the main reasons that we moved from Riviera Alta was the number of electrical outages they had...no electricity equals no water there. I can do without the electricity but being without water was a pain in the butt. We were without electricity there more times in one year than in the previous sixteen that we have lived in Mexico. Somethin' wrong with that picture.

Well, let me feign surprise. chico

Chico wrote:Well, let me feign surprise. chico

About what?