Posted on 01/01/2012 8:10:22 AM PST by Gen.Blather
I met some illegal Mexicans last night at a party. Several years ago I stayed with a couple of wonderful Mexican families in the Baja below California. These were well-off people. The homes, on average were beautifully tiled and some of them had mahogany inlaid walls, bookshelves and cabinetry that would cost a hundred-thousand dollars here. So, I’m guessing if they aren’t rich they’re very comfortable. The elderly not as well-off grandfather, while living in Mexico was receiving Social Security from the United States and owned a rent-free apartment in California which he used as his address to receive several forms of assistance checks from Californian agencies. He visited the apartment once a week to re-arrange things and make it looked lived in. He had a car, a Toyota Corolla that looked quite nice and had working air-conditioning. I gathered it was supplied as some form of assistance and he generally left it in California at the apartment. The apartment was about 1100 square feet and very livable. The grandfather told me most of entire complex, easily a 1000 units, were like him, on Californian assistance, but actually living in Mexico.
At the party were a couple of teenage boys from this family. Very nice kids. I’d be proud to have them as my own; diligent, hard working, trouble-free and much more adult than you’d expect from that age. They told me that they’d decided to go to high school in California instead of Mexico. They said that the (California) government gave them an apartment and they travel back to Mexico on the weekends. (I don’t know if they’re staying alone or if a family member is staying with them, but if I had to guess, they came alone.)
When I posted information on this family last time, Freepers angrily asked why I hadn’t reported them. Firstly, I was a well-treated guest. Secondly, this must be obvious to the casual observer. Even if I knew who to report it to in California, which I don’t, it is obvious that this is how it’s done. These people are only taking advantage of “benefits” put there for them. Not to avail themselves of these benefits would be like deciding not to take candy freely offered to you.
Do not ignore this notice.
The Vug under the Rug is now a Vug Rug... Negligent Discharge accident so we had it skinned and sewn into the Rug.
As for the chameleon... I don't see anything. Are you sure it isn't just a figment of your imagination?
I noticed those.
I've also noticed that the cats are out of food. Maybe that's why I haven't seen Tom for an hour ...
The chameleoid thing in the air vent eats stuff that is left too close to said vents.
Yeah, I’ll be in South Carolina reclassing from artillery to commo.
Notification of notice has been duly noted.
Have a great trip!
Thanks, I’ll try.
It’s going to be.. odd.
I live near South Carolina. If you have any spare time, you’d be welcome to stop in for some casserole and weirdness. If you timed it right, you could go to “PaganFest” with Anoreth, even.
FReepmail
Got it. Speaking of travel, pay your tolls in Maryland next time, Petunia.
Maryland tolls, UGH!
Noted
G’mornin’!
And no, I don’t know why the mallard is in the bowl in the bathroom.
He’s malardjusted. DUH!
A couple of years ago a mob of immigration protesters came marching down 2d Avenue toward the federal building, then made a sudden beeline for our building instead (we have immigration court in our building.) They occupied the lobby and refused to allow access in or out.
We went downstairs in spite of the managers’ dire warnings and engaged on proper mockery. (Well, those of us who like fun went downstairs. The managers were all tense and serious.)
It was fun!
I think he wanted a swim. Or hoped for a jacuzzi.
Can you imagine liftinig the toilet lid and hearing this outraged duck quacking at you?
The Mallards here tend to be aggressive and brash.
Watched one chase the outdoor cat.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.